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

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 before your visit.  Here are some of the resources I mention in the show: Guide t...

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 Orlando Visitor Toll Pass Program $25 off $50 Dining with inKind Neverland Travel Club Follow...

Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind 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 Experience) Disney World Visual Guidebook  

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 course Visitor Toll Pass program Disney World Visual Guidebook The Budget Mo...

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

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

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 more about The Budget Mouse Academy

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 works The Budget Mouse Academy Course 

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  Chase Disney Visa

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

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

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

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.  Click here for my Disney World Lightning Lane Cheat Sheet and FREE Guide!

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 Club Points at Disney World

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

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 To Travel To Disney World And Beyond With My Favorite Travel Card Book Disney H...

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!) Ultimate Guide to the Disney Dining Plan How to Rent DVC Points and Save up...

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 bank advertiser. Responses have not been reviewed, app...

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. Here are the resources I mentioned in the show: How to Rent DVC Points at Disney Wo...

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. 

Here's episode 89 of The Budget Mouse podcast, which is all about my quick September trip to Walt Disney World.

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 episode. 

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!

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.