The Budget Mouse - A Disney Podcast

Welcome to episode 110 of The Budget Mouse podcast! This show is about visiting Magic Kingdom in 2025 and what my perfect day there looks like.  Here’s a link to the guidebook I mentioned in the show: Magic Kingdom Visual Guidebook The post My Perfect Magic Kingdom Day appeared first on The Budget Mouse.

Welcome to episode 109 of The Budget Mouse podcast! This show is all about Blizzard Beach, including what’s there, touring strategy, and tips for a great day. After I hit publish I noticed on this sign that there may be other resorts offering direct bus service:  So it’s worth contacting these resorts to confirm this... The post Blizzard Beach Strategy & Tips appeared first on The Budget Mouse.

Welcome to episode 108 of The Budget Mouse podcast! I share a report from our June 2025 trip to Walt Disney World including details about Extended Evening Hours at Epcot, free water park entry, and more. Here are the resources I mention in the show:  How To Rent DVC Points My Favorite Travel Credit Cards... The post June 2025 Trip Report: Extended Evening Hours, Free Water Park Entry & More appeared first on The Budget Mouse.

Welcome to episode 107 of The Budget Mouse podcast! This show is all about how Early Theme Park Entry works at Walt Disney World. Here are some resources I mention in the show:  Guide to Disney Resort Perks and Benefits How to Book Disney Resorts on Priceline (how to link your reservation to My Disney... The post Early Entry at Walt Disney World appeared first on The Budget Mouse.

Welcome to episode 106 of The Budget Mouse podcast! This episode covers my recent trip to Walt Disney World and I discuss navigating Disney World in the rain, renting a car at Orlando International airport, park hopping, and my stay at Port Orleans Riverside.  Here are some resources I mention: Free Intro to Reward Travel... The post Disney World in the Rain, Rental Car Tips, Port Orleans Riverside and more appeared first on The Budget Mouse.

Welcome to episode 105 of The Budget Mouse podcast. This is a report from my family trip to Disney World in November. Here are some of the resources I mention in this show:  Neverland Travel Club Away We Go Transportation Standby Skipper Burner Ride Episode FREE Intro to Reward Travel Course The post November Trip Report: Good Snacks, Epcot Crowds, and More appeared first on The Budget Mouse.

Welcome to epsiode 104 of The Budget Mouse podcast! This show is a trip report from my quick trip to Walt Disney World in October 2024. Here are some of the resources I mentioned in this episode:  Neverland Travel Club Standby Skipper Chase Disney Rewards Visa Lightning Lane Ultimate Guide The post Trip Report: Standby Skipper, Under The Sea Rooms, and MUCH More appeared first on The Budget Mouse.

Welcome to episode 103 of The Budget Mouse podcast! This show is about a tactic for using Lightning Lane Multi Pass at Magic Kingdom and other parks. Click here to check out the reel I mention in the show Click here to sign up for my FREE Lightning Lane Cheat Sheet Click here to learn... The post Why You Need a “Burner Ride” in Your Lightning Lane Selections appeared first on The Budget Mouse.

Welcome to episode 102 of The Budget Mouse podcast which is all about how to have two people make dining reservations and Lightning Lane selections for a Disney World vacation.  Here are some resources I mention in the show:  Free Lightning Lane Cheat Sheet sign up Podcast episode about how the new Lightning Lane system... The post Two-Person Strategy For Making Reservations at Disney World appeared first on The Budget Mouse.

Welcome to episode 101 of The Budget Mouse podcast! This episode is packed with tips for savings money on Disney Cruise Line. I’m joined by special guest my partner Andy.  Here are some resources I mention in the show:  Get a Cruise Quote From Siera Current Guaranteed Discounts from Disney Cruise Line David’s DVC Rental ... The post How To Save Money on a Disney Cruise appeared first on The Budget Mouse.

Welcome to episode 100 of The Budget Mouse podcast! Thank you so much for listening over the years. Here are the resources I mention in this show: Touring Plans Line App Lightning Lane Ultimate Guide + Cheat Sheet FREE Intro to Reward Travel Course The Budget Mouse Academy The post Listener Questions Answered About Lightning Lane And More appeared first on The Budget Mouse.

Welcome to episode 99 of The Budget Mouse podcast, which is all about using the new Lightning Lane Multi Pass at Magic Kingdom. Here are some resources I mention in the show: Disney World Lightning Lane Guide + FREE Cheat Sheet Lightning Lane Tiers at Disney World Explained The Budget Mouse Academy The post Tips & Tricks For Lightning Lane Multi Pass at Magic Kingdom appeared first on The Budget Mouse.

Welcome to episode 98 of The Budget Mouse podcast which is all about Character Dining at Disney World and how to find the most affordable options.  Here are some resources I mention in this episode:  Should You Get The Chase Disney Rewards Visa? Cheapest Character Meal at Disney World The Budget Mouse Academy The post The Most Affordable Character Meals at Disney World appeared first on The Budget Mouse.

Welcome to episode 97 of The Budget Mouse Disney World podcast! This show is all about the big changes coming to Disney’s line skipping pass. Formerly know as Fastpass, Fastpass Plus, and Genie Plus, the newest iteration is called Lightning Lane Multi Pass. I break down the good, bad, and ugly of this new program. ... The post New Lightning Lane Fastpass System Starting July 24th at Disney World appeared first on The Budget Mouse.

Welcome to episode 96 of The Budget Mouse podcast which is all about Resort Refillable mugs at Walt Disney World. You can also read about the mugs in this detailed post! Here are some resources related to this episode:  Disney Dining Plan Ultimate Guide 13 Disney World Park Bag Essentials How To Rent Disney Vacation... The post All About Disney World Resort Refillable Mugs appeared first on The Budget Mouse.

Welcome to episode 95 of The Budget Mouse podcast which is all about Typhoon Lagoon! Here are links that I mentioned in the show:  Typhoon Lagoon Discount Tickets Free Intro to Points & Miles Course The post Typhoon Lagoon Review & Money Saving Tips appeared first on The Budget Mouse.

Welcome to episode 94 of The Budget Mouse podcast! This is a Disney World trip report from my May 2024 visit which including TONS of money-saving strategies. I talk Disney Springs, Typhoon Lagoon, the Disney All-Star Resorts, and more. Here are the resources I mention in the show: FREE Intro to Reward Travel course How... The post May Trip Report: $600 for Four Days At Disney World appeared first on The Budget Mouse.

Welcome to episode 93 of The Budget Mouse podcast! In this episode I’ll answer the question “should I get the Disney Dining Plan or NOT?” with some insight into who most benefits from the plans.  Here are some resources I mention in the show:  Disney World Dining Cheat Sheets (with special discount for podcast listeners!)... The post Should I Get The Disney Dining Plan in 2024? appeared first on The Budget Mouse.

Welcome to episode 92 of The Budget Mouse podcast! Disney World has some special ticket deals for summer 2024… but are they REALLY a good deal?  Check out these resources:  Cheapest Disney World Tickets How I Earn Free Disney World Tickets With Capital One Venture Rewards Comments disclosure: Responses are not provided or commissioned by... The post Disney World Summer 2024 Ticket Deals Unpacked appeared first on The Budget Mouse.

Here’s episode 91 of The Budget Mouse podcast. This is a trip report from my November 2023 visit to Walt Disney World. I cover some of our low-cost fun, such as Disney World miniature golf at Fantasia Gardens, the Epcot Festival of the Holidays Cookie Stroll, and the Animal Kingdom Caring For Giants Backstage Tour.... The post November Trip Report: Disney World Low Cost Fun (Mini Golf, Cookie Stroll, Elephant Tour) appeared first on The Budget Mouse.

Here’s episode 90 of The Budget Mouse podcast, which is an overview of Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort. I share the pros and cons of this Disney moderate resort, and why you may want to stay there on your next Disney World vacation.  The post Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort Overview & Tips appeared first on The Budget Mouse.

Here’s episode 89 of The Budget Mouse podcast, which is all about my quick September trip to Walt Disney World. The post September 2023 Trip Report appeared first on The Budget Mouse.

Here’s episode 88 of The Budget Mouse podcast, which is a trip report from my April 2023 trip to Walt Disney World. I checked out TRON Lightcycle / Run, Typhoon Lagoon, a Contemporary Main Tower room, Fantasmic Dining Package, and more! Click here for info on the Chase Sapphire Preferred offer I mention in this... The post April 2023 Trip Report appeared first on The Budget Mouse.

Here’s episode 87 of The Budget Mouse podcast! This episode is about all things Beauty and the Beast in the Walt Disney World theme parks and resorts.  I’m joined by guest host Dave Rich of the Add More Mouse podcast! The post Beauty and the Beast in Disney World appeared first on The Budget Mouse.

Here’s episode 86 of The Budget Mouse podcast! I’m excited to introduce the NEW host of the podcast, Dave Rich! In this show, we talk about how to use Walt Disney World transportation and share some general advice plus our tips and tricks. The post Disney World Transportation Tips & Tricks appeared first on The Budget Mouse.

Here’s episode 85 of The Budget Mouse podcast which is about how to ride the new Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind attraction in Epcot. How To Use Disney World Virtual Queue The post Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind (no spoilers) appeared first on The Budget Mouse.

Here’s episode 84 of The Budget Mouse podcast, which is about the Disney Swan and the Disney Dolphin resorts.  Here are some resources:  Disney Dolphin Resort Review Disney Genie Plus Tips Extended Evening Theme Park Hours The post Disney Swan & Disney Dolphin Resorts appeared first on The Budget Mouse.

Here’s episode 83 of The Budget Mouse podcast, which is a quick update on Disney Genie+. And here’s my updated post: Disney Genie Plus Tips & Ultimate Guide The post Genie+ Update: Slinky Dog Dash, Stacking, & New Options appeared first on The Budget Mouse.

Here’s episode 82 of The Budget Mouse, which is a report from day three of our January trip to Walt Disney World.  The post January 2022 Trip Report – Day 3 appeared first on The Budget Mouse.

Here’s episode 81 of The Budget Mouse podcast, which is the second nightly trip report from my January 2022 trip to Walt Disney World.  The post January 2022 Trip Report Day Two appeared first on The Budget Mouse.

Here’s episode 80 of The Budget Mouse podcast, the first nightly trip report from my January 2022 trip to Walt Disney World.  The post January 2022 Trip Report Night 1 appeared first on The Budget Mouse.

Welcome to episode 79 of The Budget Mouse podcast! In this episode I will walk you through how to use Disney Genie Plus, give you my tips and tricks for getting the most from it, and share how to decide if you should spend the extra money on it or not.  Here’s my blog post... The post Disney Genie Plus & Lightning Lanes Overview appeared first on The Budget Mouse.

Here’s episode 78 of The Budget Mouse podcast, a report from my quick November trip to Walt Disney World.  The post November Trip Report appeared first on The Budget Mouse.

Here’s episode 77 of The Budget Mouse podcast, which is all about taking a girls trip to Walt Disney World! Here are the resources I mention in the show:  Kelly’s blog Trial and Eater Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Review Kelly’s review of the vegetarian dishes at Food & Wine Fest   The post Taking a Girls Trip To Walt Disney World appeared first on The Budget Mouse.

Here is episode 76, the third nightly trip report from my October 2021 trip to Walt Disney World.  The post October 2021 Trip Report Day 3 appeared first on The Budget Mouse.

Here is episode 75, the second nightly trip report from my October 2021 trip to Disney World.  The post October 2021 Trip Report Day 2 appeared first on The Budget Mouse.

Here’s episode 74, the first nightly report from my October 2021 trip to Walt Disney World.  Here are resources on some of what I mention in this episode:  How To Rent DVC Points Boma at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge The post October 2021 Trip Report Day 1 appeared first on The Budget Mouse.

Here’s episode 73 of The Budget Mouse podcast! Disney’s Magical Express service is ending December 31st so here’s how to get to your resort from the Orlando International Airport. Mears Connect reservations Tips For Using Uber & Lyft at Disney World How to Rent DVC Points and Save Thousands at Disney World The post How To Get To Disney World From the Airport appeared first on The Budget Mouse.

Here’s episode 72 of The Budget Mouse podcast! I’m sharing details on what all is going on for Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary celebration.  The post Disney World 50th Anniversary Celebration appeared first on The Budget Mouse.

Here’s episode 71, the last nightly report from my April 2021 trip to Disney World.  The post April 2021 Trip Report – Day 5 appeared first on The Budget Mouse.

Here’s episode 70, from day four of my April 2021 trip.

Here’s episode 69, day three of my April 2021 trip report.

Here’s episode 68, night two of our April trip report.

Here’s episode 67, the report from day one of my April 2021 trip!

Here's episode 66 of The Budget Mouse podcast! I talk to Lyn Mettler (also known as the Go To Travel Gal) about how to fly your family to Disney World for free using points and miles.  Get her free guide 101 Ways To Earn Southwest Miles here! Click here to learn more about her Families Fly Free program. Be sure to use code BUDGETMOUSE to save 10% if you join in the month of February 2021! And here is my post on how I regularly fly to Disney World for free on Southwest points.

Here's episode 65, the last nightly report from our November 2020 trip to Disney World.

Here's episode 64, the third nightly report from our November 2020 trip to Disney World.

Here's episode 63, the second nightly report from our November 2020 trip to Disney World.

Here's episode 62, the first nightly report from our November 2020 trip to Disney World.

Here is episode 61 of The Budget Mouse podcast which is all about resort-only trips to Walt Disney World.