The Budget Mouse - A Disney Podcast

My Perfect Magic Kingdom Day

15 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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.  H...

Blizzard Beach Strategy & Tips

26 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 gr...

June 2025 Trip Report: Extended Evening Hours, Free Water Park Entry & More

15 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 Eve...

Early Entry at Walt Disney World

14 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Disney World in the Rain, Rental Car Tips, Port Orleans Riverside and more

04 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

November Trip Report: Good Snacks, Epcot Crowds, and More

20 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Trip Report: Standby Skipper, Under The Sea Rooms, and MUCH More

05 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Why You Need a “Burner Ride” in Your Lightning Lane Selections

14 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 park...

Two-Person Strategy For Making Reservations at Disney World

04 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 fo...

How To Save Money on a Disney Cruise

20 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 gu...

Listener Questions Answered About Lightning Lane And More

10 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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: ...

Tips & Tricks For Lightning Lane Multi Pass at Magic Kingdom

05 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 resou...

The Most Affordable Character Meals at Disney World

27 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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.  ...

New Lightning Lane Fastpass System Starting July 24th at Disney World

02 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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. Forme...

All About Disney World Resort Refillable Mugs

08 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Typhoon Lagoon Review & Money Saving Tips

31 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 La...

May Trip Report: $600 for Four Days At Disney World

11 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 s...

Should I Get The Disney Dining Plan in 2024?

07 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 in...

Disney World Summer 2024 Ticket Deals Unpacked

01 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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?  ...

November Trip Report: Disney World Low Cost Fun (Mini Golf, Cookie Stroll, Elephant Tour)

03 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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-...

Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort Overview & Tips

15 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 m...

September 2023 Trip Report

09 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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

April 2023 Trip Report

25 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 / Ru...

Beauty and the Beast in Disney World

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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....

Disney World Transportation Tips & Tricks

16 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind (no spoilers)

05 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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. ...

Disney Swan & Disney Dolphin Resorts

28 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Here’s episode 84 of The Budget Mouse podcast, which is about the Disney Swan and the Disney Dolphin resorts.  Here are some resources:  Dis...

Genie+ Update: Slinky Dog Dash, Stacking, & New Options

27 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

January 2022 Trip Report – Day 3

11 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Here’s episode 82 of The Budget Mouse, which is a report from day three of our January trip to Walt Disney World. 

January 2022 Trip Report Day Two

10 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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. 

January 2022 Trip Report Night 1

09 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Here’s episode 80 of The Budget Mouse podcast, the first nightly trip report from my January 2022 trip to Walt Disney World. 

Disney Genie Plus & Lightning Lanes Overview

22 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 f...

November Trip Report

08 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Here’s episode 78 of The Budget Mouse podcast, a report from my quick November trip to Walt Disney World. 

Taking a Girls Trip To Walt Disney World

02 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

October 2021 Trip Report Day 3

19 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Here is episode 76, the third nightly trip report from my October 2021 trip to Walt Disney World. 

October 2021 Trip Report Day 2

06 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Here is episode 75, the second nightly trip report from my October 2021 trip to Disney World. 

October 2021 Trip Report Day 1

05 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

How To Get To Disney World From the Airport

22 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 O...

Disney World 50th Anniversary Celebration

07 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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. 

April 2021 Trip Report – Day 5

01 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Here's episode 71, the last nightly report from my April 2021 trip to Disney World. 

April 2021 Trip Report Day 4

30 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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

April 2021 Trip Report Day 3

29 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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

April 2021 Trip Report Day 2

28 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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

April 2021 Trip Report Day 1

27 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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

Flying Free To Disney World With Lyn Mettler

05 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

November Trip Report Day 4

23 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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

November Trip Report Day 3

20 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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

November Trip Report Day 2

19 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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

November Trip Report Day 1

18 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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

Disney World Resort-Only Trips!?!

17 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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

Should You Visit Disney World Soon? July 2020 Trip Report with Siera Duiser

01 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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...

What A Disney World Reopening May Look Like & 2021 Vacation Thoughts

05 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

How Walt Disney Overcame Adversity

11 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 reco...

February Trip Report – Day 3

03 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Here is the third and final update from my February trip to Disney World. 

February Trip Report – Day 2

29 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The second nightly report from my February trip to Walt Disney World.

February Trip Report – Day 1

29 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The first nightly report from my February trip to Walt Disney World.

All About Discount Disney Gift Cards

11 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Exciting New Changes Coming To Disney World In Early 2020

21 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Here's episode 53 of The Budget Mouse podcast which is all about the exciting new things coming to Disney World in early 2020. 

Celebrating a Birthday at Disney World on Any Budget

10 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Everything About Disney Photo Pass & Memory Maker

22 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 ment...

How To Get The BEST Rooms at Disney World Resorts

06 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Here is episode 50 of The Budget Mouse podcast! The resources I mention in this show include: Disney World Made Easy Online Course TouringP...

Listener Questions & Best Times To Visit WDW in 2020

10 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 vis...

Renting DVC Points FAQs

28 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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) poi...

Are The Disney Moderate Resorts Worth The Cost?

12 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to episode 47 of The Budget Mouse podcast! Here are the resources I mention in the show: Disney Caribbean Beach Resort Review Disney C...

Staying On Property VS Off Property at Disney World

27 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 m...

Sept Trip Report: Galaxy’s Edge, Food & Wine, and more…

13 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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. 

What To Pack In Your Disney Park Bag

23 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 me...

Last Minute Disney World Trip Planning

13 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 me...

Fireworks & Nighttime Entertainment at Disney World

27 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Meeting Disney World Characters On A Budget + Listener Questions

13 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

A WDW Insider Look at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

29 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 Di...

Ground Transportation: Getting Around Disney World On A Budget

15 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Everything Magic Bands

31 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Here is episode 38 of The Budget Mouse podcast which is all about Disney Magic Bands! Learn the basics plus my tips and tricks for having the best pos...

Origin Story & Reader Questions About Strollers, Gift Cards, and Be Our Guest

17 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

April Trip Report: Caribbean Beach, Trader Sam’s, MK Tips and More…

28 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 + Fa...

What To Expect On A Post-Galaxy’s Edge Disney World Vacation

04 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 th...

Top 10 Table Service Restaurants When Paying Out Of Pocket in Disney World

21 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 Dini...

Best Table Service Restaurants on the Disney Dining Plan

07 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 Pla...

Ep 32: Reader Q&A – FastPasses, Food Budgets, and more…

22 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Here is episode 32 of The Budget Mouse podcast where I answer reader/listener questions about FastPasses, food budgets, and more.  Here are some o...

Ep 31: Ultra Low-Budget February Trip Report

09 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 m...

Ep 30: Best Attractions For Disney World First Time Visitors

25 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 attract...

Ep 29: January Trip Report: Boardwalk Inn, Awesome Cheap Eats, & All Star Sports

16 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 ment...

Ep 28: $1,000 Disney World Family Trip Budget + Dining Plan Questions Answered

29 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 ans...

Ep 27: Ten Tips To Survive (And Actually Enjoy) The Crowded Holiday Season at Disney World

11 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Ep 26: All About Epcot Festivals: What To Expect & What You Can’t Miss

28 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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: ...

Ep 25: 8 Ways To Save Money on Disney World Tickets

16 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 th...

Ep 24: Disney World Regulars Take On Disney California Adventure Park and more…

07 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 Ana...

Ep 23: Ten Reasons To Love The Disney World Value Resorts

17 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 pos...

Ep 22: How To Save Money & Eat The Best Stuff at Epcot Food & Wine Festival!

05 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Ep 21: Highlights, Discounts, & Tips For Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party

23 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 Hallow...

Ep 20: September Trip Report: All-Star Movies For The Win, Food & Wine, Halloween Party and more…

19 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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, he...

Ep 19: How To Keep The Disney World Magic Alive When You Can’t Visit As Much As You Want – Interview with Dave Rich

06 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 Worl...

Ep 18: Cheapskate Trip Planning Timeline + Steps

29 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Ep 17: Top 20 Freebies at Walt Disney World

17 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Ep 16: All About Disney Vacation Club – Interview With Kristen Tutas from ResalesDVC

11 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 h...

Ep 15: 12 Tips to Save Money on Food at Disney World!

03 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Ep 14: All About the Holidays at Disney World (and How to Visit on a Budget)

28 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 Dec...

Ep 13: Everything You Need to Know About Toy Story Land

21 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Ep 12: July Trip Report With Money-Saving Tips!

14 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 stay...

Ep 11: My Favorite Things at Disney World That Most People Skip

04 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 answe...