Affording Walt Disney World or Any Family Vacation

How Can You Afford A Vacation?

Cara and Steve at Fort Wilderness Campground

When Cara was young we had a small pop-up camper. We loved our camper! We would go camping every weekend and I could put it up by myself! Once I bought her actual play clothes (she was my first and I should have bought stock in Gymboree!), she could get out and tromp around in the creek or pet the bunnies, try to feed the peacocks. So many amazing memories! One day I was talking with my dad about camping and I said Cara just loves it! He said I know why, because she has you and here daddy 24/7. No phone, no tv (although we had tv with a DVD player because she needed her shows!), just us playing, relaxing and enjoying and growing. I miss those days!

Blink and 9 years later and an addition of a little brother we don’t camp much anymore. Too many things to do, too many irons in the fire! I’m sure like most of you, we try to schedule family time, maybe a family movie night, a girl’s day or a boys going to the game, but it’s not the same.

Sometimes the time isn’t always the issue. These days it’s hard to scrap together a large chunk of cash at once! That’s where MackeyMouse Travel can save the day! We can offer low deposits and monthly payments, giving your wallet a rest and allowing you to pay CASH for some much needed family time!

How can we do that? MMT has partnered with suppliers who offer our clients the best service and the best options for your family’s budget. Our largest supplier (well outside of Disney!) has now lowered their deposit to $150! Even on packages that include air!!!! Unheard of!!

Sit down tonight and talk to your kids, talk to your family and decide where you can reconnect together! Is it going to be on the beaches of the Caribbean with oodles of kid’s clubs activities? Or is it going to be on a ship at sea, where you can opt for a formal night for that family portrait? Or what about a magical trip to Walt Disney World where your princess can ride on daddy’s shoulders wearing her tiara and princess dress?  Where ever your dreams take you, MackeyMouse Travel is ready to help you plan it! Contact us today so we can get that vacation planned!

Trips with low deposits:

Walt Disney World - $200.00

Disney Cruise Line – Percentage of cruise fare

Major Cruise Lines - $100.00 - $150.00 per person

All Inclusive Resorts in the Caribbean - $150.00

Happy Planning!

Mia
www.mackeymousetravel.com

Avoid Family Meltdown!

How to Avoid a Family Meltdown at Disney World!

Cara "chillin" in July

We’ve all been there. It’s hot (no matter when you go WDW can be hot!). You’re tired. Your amazing child is whiney. You are in sensory overload with all of the sights, the sounds, the smells and yes the tastes of the most magical place on earth. And your last nerve has just snapped!

Boom! It’s on! “The next kid that whines is gonna get it!” We’ve heard dozens of parents say this every day of our vacation. Sadly, we’ve said it a couple of times ourselves! We’ve identified the problem, now let’s find the solution!

July photo shoot!

Midday break is a must! No matter how young you are, no matter how in shape you are, no matter how well you’ve prepped your family, you will need a chance to sit and recharge. When my kids were younger we always planned our trips like this:

7:00 leave resort for Magic Kingdom
12:00 leave Magic Kingdom for resort (catch burger in park if we are up to it)
4:00 leave resort for Epcot

Our trips went like this every single time, until recently. Why did you take 4 hours in prime time you ask? Because kids need down time! They don’t need scrunched up in a stroller sleeping in the heat time. They need flat on their backs (or in our babies case on tummy butt in the air) time, in a dark and cool room. We would take a shower, change our clothes and rest ourselves. You’d be amazed and what wetting your hair will do to your body temperature!!!

When I see parents dragging kids around the park, whining, pitching a fit, screaming, or just walking very tired I want to take the parent and square up their shoulders and say listen to me now. You will thank me later. We all need that midday break now. It’s a given! I did mention we did this until recently, I’ll discuss that another day. Until then remember this, you are on vacation and you don’t have to do every single thing to prove you had fun at Disney!

Happy Planning!
Mia

www.mackeymousetravel.com

Disney World Family Vacation Special!

Disney World Family Vacation Special!

Special Deal from Walt Disney World for families with small ones!!!

A visit to the Walt Disney World® Resort provides a one-of-a-kind opportunity for you to experience your little one's first magical dream come true.

And now you can get Memory Maker for FREE* when you purchase this kid-size package. Stay at a select Disney's All-Star Resort hotel, including 3 nights in a standard room and a 2-day Magic Your Way base ticket, and pay only $899 for a family of 3 for stays most nights Aug. 15 – Sept. 30, 2014!

Booking Window:
Feb. 6 – April 20, 2014

Travel Window:
Aug. 15 – Sept. 30, 2014

Ask about other great rates for stays most nights April 27 – June 15, 2014.

SHARE WITH EVERYONE YOU KNOW!!!!! THIS IS AT LEAST A $149 (pre purchase price) SAVINGS!!

Atlanta Braves Spring Training Schedule

 ATLANTA BRAVES SPRING TRAINING TICKETS

2013 GAME SCHEDULE

at The ESPN Wide World of Sports

 

Date	Opposing Team	Time
Feb. 22	Detroit Tigers	1:05 pm
Feb. 23	New York Yankees	1:05 pm
Feb. 25	Miami Marlins	1:05 pm
Feb. 26	Washington Nationals	1:05 pm
Mar. 1	Washington Nationals	6:05 pm
Mar. 3	Detroit Tigers	1:05 pm
Mar. 7	Detroit Tigers	6:05 pm
Mar. 8	Toronto Blue Jays *SS	1:05 pm
Mar. 10	Miami Marlins	1:05 pm
Mar. 12	St Louis Cardinals	1:05 pm
Mar. 15	New York Mets	1:05 pm
Mar. 16	New York Yankees	5:05 pm
Mar. 18	Philadelphia Phillies	1:05 pm
Mar. 20	Pittsburgh Pirates	1:05 pm
Mar. 21	Washington Nationals	6:05 pm
Mar. 23	Houston Astros *SS	1:05 pm
Mar. 25	New York Mets	1:05 pm
Mar. 28	Houston Astros	1:05 pm

*SS= Split Squad

Dates, times and opponents are subject to change.

Character Meet & Greet at the Magic Kingdom

Since the closing of Mickey’s Toontown you might be worried about catching those amazing character autographs. Never fear, Disney has it covered! You can always see Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and the Disney princesses at Town Square in the location currently known as Town Square Exposition Hall. Once inside you can choose from 3 lines (Mickey & Minnie, The Princesses or Pooh & Friends). Once you choose you will wind through the ropes until you enter the room with your chosen characters. Only about 10 families can enter at once so you have a little more time with each character. There is a Disney PhotoPass photographer with each character so you don’t have to worry about having your cameras out. If you have autograph books you will need to have them ready for each character (remember gloved characters need fat pens!).

Once you have seen your characters you can get in line for the other characters in the hall. Other Disney characters will be in the courtyard outside the hall and in different spots throughout the Magic Kingdom, including the new Fantasyland. Opening December 6^th, in Princess Fairytale Hall, Aurora, Cinderella and other Disney princesses, such as Tiana and Rapunzel, will greet you in their new home, an elegant royal court on the site where Snow White's Scary Adventures stands today. Already open is Pete's Silly Sideshow character greetings: A place where guests can meet some of their favorite Disney circus stars who wait to show off their special talents. The tent features two options: Join a line that leads to Minnie Magnifique (Minnie Mouse as a circus star) and Madame Daisy Fortuna (Daisy Duck as a fortuneteller), or head to see The Great Goofini (Goofy as a daredevil stunt pilot) and The Astounding Donaldo (Donald Duck as a snake charmer).

Lots of great areas to meet your favorite characters!!! MackeyMouse Travel will send you on vacation with a great list of tidbits like these!! Contact us today so we can help you plan your next Magical Vacation!! mackeymousetravel@yahoo.com or 770.490.5974.

Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique

 Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique 

 

Feel like a Disney princess in this magical salon, which is owned by the Fairy Godmother and operated by Fairy Godmothers-in-training. Consider such entrancing options as hair styles, nail polish, make-up and a total package including Disney princess costume and photos.

Children three to twelve can choose from three different hairstyles - Disney Diva, Pop Princess or Fairytale Princess - and three makeover packages:

• Coach Makeover - Hair style and shimmering make-up.
• Crown Makeover - Hair style, nails and shimmering make-up.
• Castle Makeover - Hair style, nails, shimmering make-up, imaging package (includes one 6"x8" and four 4"x6" photos in a themed holder) and a Princess costume of your choice complete with crown, wand and shoes.

 The Boutique also offers an additional service for ages three to twelve called The Knight Package, which includes colorful hair gel and confetti, a sword and shield.

The Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique is open daily and has two locations, inside the World of Disney® Store at Downtown Disney Marketplace and inside the Cinderella Castle at the Magic Kingdom® Park.

Reservations are strongly recommended and is a part of the services MackeyMouse Travel offers! Contact us today so we can get your vacation planning started!! mackeymousetravel@yahoo.com