The Budget Mouse - A Disney Podcast: Recent Episodes
Leah Althiser
A podcast that helps you have an incredible Walt Disney World vacation, even if you’re on a shoestring budget! Tips, tricks, hacks, and advice for enjoying your Disney World vacation without breaking the bank.
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 to Uber & Lyft at Disney World Away We Go private transportation (join Neverland Travel Club for a 10% off discount) Best Credit Cards for Disney World Best Hyatts Close To Disney World
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 The Budget Mouse on Instagram Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic RewindWelcome 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 Mouse on Instagram
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 epsiode 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.
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 of my May 2024 visit which including TONS of money-saving strategies and visits to Disney Springs, Typhoon Lagoon, and the Disney All-Star Resorts.
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 Hotels on Undercover Tourist
- Get a free vacation quote from my travel agent partner
- How I Fly to Disney World for Free
- Visitor Toll Pass
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 to 70% at Disney World
- Where To Buy Discount Disney Gift Cards
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
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 World
- How to Use Priceline to Save on Disney World Hotels
- How to make Room Requests at Disney World
- Sign up for my email newsletter here
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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 Septmeber 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.
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.
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
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
Here’s episode 82 of The Budget Mouse, which is a report from day three of our January trip to Walt Disney World.
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.
Here’s episode 80 of The Budget Mouse podcast, the first nightly trip report from my January 2022 trip to Walt Disney World.
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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 about the same topic:
Disney Genie Plus Ultimate Guide
Here’s episode 78 of The Budget Mouse podcast, a report from my quick November trip to Walt Disney World.
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
Here is episode 76, the third nightly trip report from my October 2021 trip to Walt Disney World.
Here is episode 75, the second nightly trip report from my October 2021 trip to Disney World.
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
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 airport starting in 2022.
Mears Connect reservations Tips For Using Uber & Lyft at Disney World How to Rent DVC Points and Save Thousands at Disney World
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.
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.
Welcome to episode 60 of The Budget Mouse podcast! In this show I talk to our amazing travel agent Siera about her July 2020 trip to Walt Disney World with her kids. I think you will learn SO much about traveling to Disney World in the age of coronavirus - I sure did!
Click here to get a free quote from Siera for a trip to Disney World in 2020 or beyond
Click here for my post about using Mobile Order at Disney World
Get info about my Disney World Made Easy online course here!
Here's episode 59 of The Budget Mouse podcast! I'm sharing my thoughts on what a Disney world reopening may look like and why 2021 will be a big year at Disney World.
Here is a link to where you can get a quote from my travel agent partner Siera with Destinations in Florida: Get a free Disney vacation quote
Here is episode 58 of The Budget Mouse podcast! I interview Dave Rich of the Add More Mouse podcast about Walt Disney's life.
We both highly recommend this biography of Walt Disney by Bob Thomas. Enjoy!
Here's episode 54 of The Budget Mouse podcast which is all about discount Disney gift cards! Here are the resources I mention in the show:
The 3 Best Places to Buy Discount Disney Gift Cards DOSH Cash Back App DisneyGiftCard.com for combining multiple Disney Gift Cards
Here's episode 53 of The Budget Mouse podcast which is all about the exciting new things coming to Disney World in early 2020.
Welcome to episode 52 of The Budget Mouse podcast which is all about celebrating a birthday at Walt Disney World!
Here are the resources I mention in the show:
Disney World Backstage Tours Overview & How To Get Discounts Epcot Behind The Seeds Tour Review Disney Floral and Gifts Get a free quote for a Disney vacation from Siera with Destinations in Florida
Welcome to episode 51 of The Budget Mouse Podcast which is all about the Disney PhotoPass service and Memory Maker.
Here are the resources I mention in this show:
My Disney World Made Easy online course Attraction photo locations from Traveling Mom Report a missing PhotoPass photo here When Is It Worth It To Buy A Disney World Annual Pass?
Here is episode 50 of The Budget Mouse podcast!
The resources I mention in this show include:
Disney World Made Easy Online Course TouringPlans.com Room Finder Request a free Disney World vacation quote How To Make Disney World Room Requests + Free Template
Here's epsiode 49 of The Budget Mouse podcast! In this show I tackle some great listener questions as well as share my picks for the best dates to visit Walt Disney World in 2020.
Here's my blog post about the best dates to go to Disney World:
The Best Time To Go To Disney World 2020 + FREE Printable Calendar
Welcome to episode 48 of The Budget Mouse! This week I answer all of the questions I frequently get asked about renting Disney Vacation Club (DVC) points. Here are the resources I mention in the show:
How to Rent DVC Points & Stay at Disney Deluxe Resorts For Up to 70% Off How To Use David's DVC Rental To Save Thousands on Your Disney Vacation DVC Point Charts at ResalesDVC DVC Cost & Point Calculator
Welcome to episode 47 of The Budget Mouse podcast! Here are the resources I mention in the show:
Disney Caribbean Beach Resort Review Disney Caribbean Beach Restaurants How To Make Disney World Room Requests How To Use Orbitz To Save Up To 50% on Disney Resorts How To Find Disney Resorts On Hotwire How To Rent DVC Points to Save At Disney Deluxe Resorts
Here is episode 46 of The Budget Mouse podcast which is all about staying on-property at Disney World vs off-property.
Here are the resources I mention in the show:
How To Rent DVC Points & Stay At Disney Deluxe Resorts For Up To 70% Off! On Vs. Off Property Hotels At Disney World: What To Expect For $100/Night
Here is episode 45 of The Budget Mouse podcast which is a compilation of nightly trip reports from my September trip to Walt Disney World.
Here is episode 44 of The Budget Mouse podcast which is all about what to pack in your Disney World park bag!
Here are the items and resources I mention in the show:
Waterproof phone pouch on lanyard Ultra Lightweight Packable Backpack Power Bank External Battery Phone Charger Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry Touch 100+ SPF Sunscreen Packable Roll Up Sun Hat Stroller Organizer/Cupholder
Here's episode 43 of The Budget Mouse podcast which is all about how to plan a last minute trip to Walt Disney World.
Here are the resources I mention in the episode:
Airfare Watchdog (for monitoring flight prices) Quick Google hack for finding the lowest prices on Disney resorts Get a free quote from my travel agent partner Siera How to use Hotwire & Priceline to book Disney World hotels MouseDining.com (for dining notifications) Best of Disney World Quick Service dining category
Here's episode 42 of The Budget Mouse podcast which is all about the nighttime entertainment at Walt Disney World.
We're having a meetup! Here is the info for listeners of the podcast and members of The Budget Mouse Facebook group:
Tuesday, September 3rd from 4-5 pm Contempo Cafe at Disney's Contemporary Resort (4th floor monorail level) Come for prizes, cupcakes, and to meet Disney friends
Here's episode 41 of The Budget Mouse podcast which is all about meeting the Disney World characters on a budget.
Here are the resources I mention in the show:
Current Disney World calendar with character meet and greet times Printable Disney Character autograph cards from Hip2Save Akershus Royal Banquet Hall Review Discount Disney Gift Cards Babysitting service at Disney World
Here's episode 40 of The Budget Mouse podcast! I talk with Julie Elster of Double Your WDW this week about her visit to Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Disneyland and what to expect in the Disney World version of the new land.
Here are some resources on her site related to this show: Extra, Extra Magic Hours Announced for Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge: Everything You Need to Know About This New Land
Here is episode 39 of The Budget Mouse podcast which is about navigating ground transportation at Disney World on a budget.
Here are some of the resources I mention in the show:
Resort Fee Checker website How To Get The Best Rental Car Deal With Autoslash Parking at Disney World: Everything You Need To Know How To Use Uber & Lyft At Disney World Disney Magical Express: Everything You Need To Know How To Avoid Paying Overnight Parking Fees at Disney World Resorts
Here is episode 38 of The Budget Mouse podcast which is all about Disney Magic Bands! Learn the basics plus my tips, tricks, and hacks for having the best possible experience with MagicBands.
Here are some resources I mention in the show:
Disney MagicBand 101: Everything You Need To Know 13 Must-Know MagicBand Tips & Tricks MagicBand Puck Holder For Smart Watch on Etsy
Here's episode 37 of The Budget Mouse podcast!
Some resources I mention in the show include:
My #1 Source For Discount Disney Gift Cards Be Our Guest Dining Review & Tips MouseDining.com The Budget Mouse YouTube Channel The Budget Mouse on Pinterest
Here is episode 36 of The Budget Mouse podcast! Some of the resources I mention in the show are:
How To Make Room Requests at Disney World + Fax Template The Budget Mouse Facebook Group Instacart Disney World: How To Get Groceries Delivered How To Use Uber & Lyft at Disney World Mobile Order at Disney World: Everything You Need To Know
Photo Credit: Disney Parks
Here's episode 35 of The Budget Mouse podcast! This show is all about what to expect on a Disney World vacation after the new "Star Wars Land" i.e. Galaxy's Edge opens at Hollywood Studios on August 29th.
Here's a link to the article I wrote on this topic for Resales DVC: https://www.resalesdvc.com/what-to-expect-in-a-post-galaxys-edge-disney-world/
And here is the latest from Disney about Galaxy's Edge: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/destinations/hollywood-studios/star-wars-galaxys-edge/
Here's episode 34 of The Budget Mouse Disney podcast! I'm following up from my last episode about the top table service restaurants on the Disney Dining Plan. This show is about my top 10 picks for table service dining when you are not on the dining plan.
Here are some of the resources I mention in the show:
My Top Sources for Discount Disney Gift Cards Manage and combine Disney gift cards All About The Disney Rewards Visa The Budget Mouse Patreon Page
Here is Episode 33 of The Budget Mouse podcast which is all about my favorite table service restaurants that are a good value on the Disney Dining Plan.
Here are some related resources:
Disney Dining Plan 101 Disney Dining Plan Tips & Tricks Akershus Royal Banquet Hall Dining Review
Here is episode 32 of The Budget Mouse podcast where I answer reader/listener questions about FastPasses, food budgets, and more.
Here are some of the resources I mention in the show:
Google Flights Frontier Kids Fly Free program How I Regularly Fly To Disney World For Almost Free Disney FastPass: Everything You Need To Know How To Use Instacart at Disney World
Here is episode 31 of The Budget Mouse podcast which is about our ultra low-budget February trip to Walt Disney World.
Here are the resources I mention in the show:
How I Regularly Fly To Disney World For Almost Free How To Save Big On Disney Hotels With Hotwire & Priceline How To Get Groceries Delivered to Your Disney Hotel with Instacart How To Uber & Lyft At Disney World Chase IHG Rewards Credit Card (this is my referral link) My #1 Source for Discount Disney Gift Cards
Here's Episode 30 of The Budget Mouse podcast with special guest Siera Duiser from Destinations in Florida!
We share our picks for the best attractions for first time Disney World visits by age and park. I think you'll get a lot out of this show no matter how many times you've been!
Here is episode 29 of the Budget Mouse podcast, where I share a compilation of my nightly trip reports from my January trip to Disney World.
I mention how I booked my rooms through Hotwire, which I describe in detail in this post.
The music in this episode is the Adventureland music loop.
Welcome to episode 28 of The Budget Mouse Podcast! This week's show is about how to take a family of four to Disney World for under $1000. I also answer some reader questions about the Disney Dining Plan.
Here are the resources I mention in the show:
Get a free quote from Siera at Destinations in Florida All-Star Movies Resort Refurbished Room Tour How to Save On Disney World Hotels With Orbitz Barclay Arrival Plus Mastercard (to help offset the cost of park tickets) How To Rent DVC Points And Save Thousands At Disney World Disney Dining Plan 101: Everything You Need To Know
Here's episode 27 of The Budget Mouse podcast, which is about my ten tips for enjoying and surviving the most crowded (and wonderful) time of the year at Disney World!
Here's a link to the post on ResalesDVC: How To Survive (And Enjoy) The Holidays At Walt Disney World
And here is a link to the post about how to use Mobile Order: How To Use Mobile Order at Disney World + Tips
Here's episode 26 of The Budget Mouse podcast which is all about the four popular festivals at Epcot.
Some resources mentioned in the show are:
Epcot Festival Roundup: What To Expect At Each Of The Four Festivals All About The Epcot Candlelight Processional Dinner Packages All About Epcot Festival of the Holidays Best Of Epcot Food & Wine Festival
Here is episode 25 of The Budget Mouse podcast which is all about how to save money on Disney World tickets!
Here are the resources I mention in the show:
How To Save Money on Disney World Tickets How To Rent DVC Points to Save Thousands at Disney World How To Find The Cheapest Times of Year To Visit My #1 Source for Discount Disney Gift Cards Military Discounts at Disney World
Here is Episode 24 of The Budget Mouse Podcast, in which we check out Disney California Adventure Park, Downtown Disney, and the Disney resorts in Anaheim, CA!
Here is Episode 23 of The Budget Mouse Podcast! This week I'm sharing ten reasons to love the Disney World Value Resorts.
Here are some related posts:
The Best & Worst of the Disney Value Resorts What To Expect at the Disney Value Resorts How to Use Orbitz Promo Codes to Save on Disney Resorts Art of Animation Family Suites Review
Here is episode 22 of The Budget Mouse podcast which is all about the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival!
Here are some resources related to the show:
2018 Epcot Food & Wine Festival Favorites & What To Skip Tips & Tricks for the Epcot Food & Wine Festival How To Get Discount Disney Gift Cards
Epsiode 21 of The Budget Mouse podcast is all about Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party!
Here is a link to discount Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party tickets from Undercover Tourist.
Check out this related post on the blog for all of the details I mention in the show.
Here is Episode 20 of The Budget Mouse podcast which is all about my September trip to Walt Disney World!
I mention many resources in the show, here are some links:
How To Fly to Disney World For (Almost) Free on Southwest How to Book Disney Hotels on Priceline and Hotwire How to Use Orbitz Promo Codes on Disney Hotels Will The New Disney Dining Plan With Alcohol Save You Money?
Episode 19 of The Budget Mouse podcast is my interview with fellow Disney fan Dave Rich in which we talk about all of the ways to keep the Disney World magic alive in your everyday life.
Most of us can't visit the parks as much as we'd like, so here are a bunch of ways to connect with Disney and the theme parks even when you can only visit every 2-3 years.
Dave now has his own podcast - check out how to bring more Disney magic to your everyday life at Add More Mouse!
Some resources that are mentioned in this show:
Walt Disney: An American Original - Bob Thomas WDW Radio with Lou Mongello Connecting with Walt - The DIS Unplugged Brian Wilson - In The Key of Disney Louis Armstrong - Disney Songs the Satchmo Way The 3028 Podcast
Here is episode 18 of The Budget Mouse Disney podcast! It includes my cheapskate trip planning timeline and steps for planning a trip to Disney World on a tight budget.
Here are some of the resources I mention in this week's show:
Best Times of Year to Visit Disney World The Budget Mouse Resources Page Online Savings Account + $25 Bonus To Get You Started Top 5 Credit Cards for Free Travel Using Swagbucks to Get Free Starbucks Gift Cards for Disney World Grocery Delivery at Walt Disney World
Here is Episode 17 of The Budget Mouse Podcast which is all about my favorite free items and activities at Walt Disney World!
Here are a few things I mention in this episode:
Cheapskate Princess 120 Freebies at Disney World Episode 8: Animal Kingdom Lodge How To Save Money on Disney World Park Tickets
Here is episode 16 of The Budget Mouse podcast which is all about Disney Vacation Club!
I’ve called in someone who deals with DVC every day for her job – Kristen Tutas from ResalesDVC. In this interview I recorded on my trip to Disney World last month we chat about all things DVC – what it is, how it’s VERY different from traditional timeshares, how one becomes a DVC member, what to know about buying DVC directly from Disney versus buying on the resale market, and more!
Here are links to some of what we talk about in the show:
How To Rent DVC Points & Save 70% on Your Disney World Vacation David's Vacation Rentals How To Rent DVC Points With A Broker ResalesDVC
Here is episode 15 of The Budget Mouse podcast which is all about ways to save on food expenses at Walt Disney World when you are paying out of pocket!
Here are links to some of the resources I mentioned in this episode:
Grocery Delivery at Walt Disney World Renting DVC Points at Walt Disney World AllEars.net Disney World Menus
Episode 14 of The Budget Mouse Podcast is all about visiting Walt Disney World during the holidays and how to save money on a trip in November and December.
Here are links to the posts I mention in the show:
All About Epcot Festival of the Holidays A Disney World Christmas: The Ultimate Budget-Friendly Guide! Candlelight Processional Dining Package Tips
Here is Episode 13 of The Budget Mouse Podcast! I share lots of tips and tricks for the new Toy Story Land at Disney's Hollywood Studios.
Here is a link to some posts I mention in this episode:
Toy Story Land Tips & Tricks How to Use Mobile Order at Disney World Terralina Crafted Italian Review (Patrons-only post)
Here is a compilation of the trip reports from my July trip to Walt Disney World. I share how we saved money on ALL aspects of the trip, where we stayed, what we ate, and a little about what I did at Hollywood Studios.
Here are links to some of the things I mention in this show:
How to Find Disney Hotels on Hotwire and Priceline How to Get the Best Rooms at Disney World + Room Request Fax Printable How to Get Groceries Delivered at Disney World How to Use Uber & Lyft at Walt Disney World Personal item-sized bag from Amazon
Here's Episode 11 of The Budget Mouse Podcast! This week I'm sharing 15 things that I absolutely love in the parks that most people skip. Plus I answer a reader question about visiting in January during the Walt Disney World Marathon.
The Budget Mouse Patreon page is up and in this week's show I thank patrons Ashley, Kim, Becky, and Laura!
Here's Episode 10 of The Budget Mouse podcast! It's all about the Disney Dining Plan, and when it could actually save you money.
I'm excited to announce that my Patreon page is ready - check it out here!
Here's Episode 9 of The Budget Mouse podcast! I share my five tactics for avoiding waits at Disney World plus answer a reader question about handling room charges when traveling with a group.
Here are some of the resources I mention in the show:
Undercover Tourist Crowd Calendar WDW Prep School - Rider Switch Info All About FastPass + Free Printable Cheat Sheet The Budget Mouse Podcast Episode 7 - The Best & Cheapest Times of Year to Visit Walt Disney World How To Never Wait in Line at Disney World (And Still Ride Everything)
Here's Episode 8 of The Budget Mouse Podcast! This show is all about why a stay at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge should be at the top of your Disney World bucket list and how we stay there on the cheap.
Here are some resources I mention in the show:
How To Rent DVC Points to Save Up To 70% at Disney Deluxe Resorts How To Rent DVC Points with a Broker Animal Kingdom Lodge Free Resort Activities Animal Kingdom Lodge Resort Review
Here is episode 7 of The Budget Mouse podcast, all about my picks for the best and CHEAPEST times of year to visit Walt Disney World! Did you know the cost of the same room at a Disney World resort can be HALF PRICE during a value season compared to peak season? Get all of the details in this week's show!
Here are some of the resources I mentioned in the show:
Disney World Room Rates & Seasons – an incredible resource over at MouseSavers DVC Point Charts – a great resources from ResalesDVC for planning a stay with rented DVC points Orbitz – If you want to stay at a Disney resort and have one or two people in a room, you can save an extra 15% using Orbitz promo codes. These codes will work on some off-property hotels as well, but only if they aren’t chains. Aardvark Compare – my recommended travel insurance provider David’s Vacation Rentals – Renting DVC points is the #1 way to save thousands on a Disney World vacation. David’s handles everything for you and makes renting points so easy (read my full review here). Undercover Tourist – Undercover Tourist offers the best savings on a room-only reservation for more than two people in a room.
In this week's episode, I share all of my tips and tricks for staying cool at Walt Disney World. I also ask for listener and reader feedback on renting a vacation home or villa in the Orlando area.
Here are some of the resources I mention in this episode:
The Best Dates to Visit Walt Disney World + Free Printable Calendar Disney World Grocery Delivery: What You Need to Know + How to Get It For Free! The cooling sports towels I mentioned: KUYOU Cooling Towels 3 Pack The oh-so-fashionable open top hat I mentioned: Packable Rool Up Wide Brim Sun Hat
Here is Episode 5 of The Budget Mouse podcast! In this show, I share 10 add-on experiences at Walt Disney World that are affordable AND will make your trip extra special. I also share my tricks for getting the best price on a room-only reservation at Disney World including when and how to book them.
Here's Episode Four of the Budget Mouser Podcast! This week, I tackle transportation costs involved with a Disney World vacation (should I fly? or drive? or both?), share my tricks for getting to Orlando and back again on the cheap, and answer a reader question about Candlelight Processional Dining Packages at Epcot.
Note: Though I don't mention it in the show, I mainly am making suggestions for those on the East Coast of the US. Those traveling from the West Coast and Internationally deserve their own show and suggestions!
Another note: I'm not happy with the audio quality on this week's show, but I am working on getting consistently good quality for you in future episodes.
In Episode 3 of The Budget Mouse Podcast, I answer a BUNCH of reader questions and share my top 5 favorite quick service restaurants in the Walt Disney World theme parks!
Get tips, tricks, and hacks for a magical Disney vacation on a shoestring budget every week on The Budget Mouse podcast.
In Episode 2 of The Budget Mouse Podcast we talk FastPass+ at Walt Disney World, Toy Story Land, and Dole Whips. Thanks for listening!
Here's the first episode of my new podcast! I explain Free Dining at Walt Disney World, answer a reader question, and share a money-saving tip.
Check out my full post with everything you need to know about Free Dining here!