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The Budget Mouse - A Disney Podcast
Leah Althiser
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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.
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Apr 7 2024
Should I Get The Disney Dining Plan in 2024?
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
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Apr 7 2024
Should I Get The Disney Dining Plan in 2024?
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
Apr 1 2024
Disney World Summer 2024 Ticket Deals Unpacked
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
Dec 3 2023
November Trip Report: Disney World Low Cost Fun (Mini Golf, Cookie Stroll, Elephant Tour)
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 m8tw7ifq
Sep 15 2023
Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort Overview & Tips
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.
Sep 9 2023
September 2023 Trip Report
Here's episode 89 of The Budget Mouse podcast, which is all about my quick September trip to Walt Disney World.
Apr 25 2023
April 2023 Trip Report
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.
Apr 4 2023
Beauty and the Beast in Disney World
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!
Dec 16 2022
Disney World Transportation Tips & Tricks
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.
Jun 5 2022
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind (no spoilers)
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
Apr 28 2022
Disney Swan & Disney Dolphin Resorts
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
Jan 27 2022
Genie+ Update: Slinky Dog Dash, Stacking, & New Options
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
Jan 11 2022
January 2022 Trip Report – Day 3
Here’s episode 82 of The Budget Mouse, which is a report from day three of our January trip to Walt Disney World.
Jan 10 2022
January 2022 Trip Report Day Two
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.
Jan 9 2022
January 2022 Trip Report Night 1
Here’s episode 80 of The Budget Mouse podcast, the first nightly trip report from my January 2022 trip to Walt Disney World. Hyatt Card
Dec 22 2021
Disney Genie Plus & Lightning Lanes Overview
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
Nov 8 2021
November Trip Report
Here’s episode 78 of The Budget Mouse podcast, a report from my quick November trip to Walt Disney World.
Nov 2 2021
Taking a Girls 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
Oct 19 2021
October 2021 Trip Report Day 3
Here is episode 76, the third nightly trip report from my October 2021 trip to Walt Disney World.
Oct 6 2021
October 2021 Trip Report Day 2
Here is episode 75, the second nightly trip report from my October 2021 trip to Disney World.
Oct 5 2021
October 2021 Trip Report Day 1
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