Press Room for MouseSavers.com
Since its founding in 2001, MouseSavers.com has been recommended by hundreds of major media outlets, including Wall Street Journal, New York Times, CNN, USA Today, Washington Post, BBC and many others. See the list below for press mentions and some quotes about the site, which has been praised by the likes of Arthur Frommer, probably the most famous budget travel writer in the world.
Sarah Stone and Don Munsil, webmasters of MouseSavers.com, are available for interviews as experts on Disney discounts. You can contact them at: (You’ll have to type the address into your email – the graphic is not clickable in order to deter spammers.)
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2024
- CNN.com – “Disney’s new all-access, skip-the-line plan can cost more than the park ticket does” – October 16, 2024
- Clark.com – “What’s the Best Way to Get a Deal on Disney Hotels and Resorts?” – April 4, 2024
“…you will learn so much on MouseSavers,” Clark says. “You will be just shocked that there are these people who spend this much time digging deep into everything Disney.”
- PennLive Patriot-News – “Ticket prices for Walt Disney World have spiked for 2025” – March 25, 2024
- CBS News Miami.com – “Walt Disney World ticket prices going up in 2025 ” – February 28, 2024
- CNN.com – “Walt Disney World has raised ticket prices for 2025 ” – February 27, 2024
- CNN.com – “The wealthy are cutting the line at the airport, Disney World and ski resorts” – February 8, 2024
- CNN.com – “It’s never been more expensive to be a Disney fan” – February 7, 2024
2023
- CNN.com – “Disneyland is increasing its prices again – here’s why” – October 13, 2023
“… trying to manage park crowds…”
- WSJ.com – “Disney Raises Prices at Its Theme Parks” – October 11, 2023
- CNN.com – “What’s Behind the Summer Slump at Disney World and Universal Orlando” – July 13, 2023
“… the discounts may reflect a return to prepandemic demand levels… There are essentially the same discounts they offered back in 2019. In 2022 they were stingy with the discounts.”
- WSJ.com – “Disney Adds Lower Priced Theme Park Access and Perks” – January 10, 2023
“Disney sends out surveys constantly, and they really do pay attention to those surveys “
2022
- CNN.com – “Disney World increases ticket prices for second time in a year” – November 17, 2022
“…this price change…is about demand management “
- CNN.com – “Some Recent Disney Theme Park Price Hikes Outpace Inflation. But The Crowds Keep Coming For Now” – October 19, 2022
“…the tiered pricing by season, or the optional add-on of Genie+, are ways to allow people of different income levels to visit the parks, rather than keeping prices flat across the board”
WashingtonPost.com – “Disney World budget tips: How to save on tickets, hotels and food” – August 13, 2022
“Mousesavers.com …lists dozens of free or cheap activities on the resort complex, including riding the boats, rail system and the cable-cars that function as Disney transportation.”
- CNN.com – “Families hitting the road for vacations despite skyrocketing prices” – April 1, 2022
“Mousesavers.com shows the most expensive types of tickets … jumped 11% (and) 12% from two years ago.”
2021
- Marketwatch.com – “In Its Fifty Year History, Walt Disney World Has Evolved From a $3.50-a-Ticket Amusement Park To A ‘Luxury Priced Destination’ “ – October 1, 2021
- Marketwatch.com – “Walt Disney World Unveils New Annual Passes – With Higher Prices and Fewer Perks” – August 31, 2021
- CBS6Albany.com – “Disney Trips on a Budget” – June 14, 2021
“There are hundreds of Disney travel and fan websites offering insider tricks and tips to help you plan a discounted Disney trip. (One of two favorites mentioned by name by the author is) Mousesavers.com.”
- Marketwatch.com – “Disneyland Reopens this Month: Be Ready For Fewer Rides, No Meet-and-Greets – And Shorter Lines” – April 7, 2021
2020
- TravelWeekly.com – “When (Travel) Agents Partner With Disney Influencers, Both Profit” – September 17, 2020
“Mousesavers.com has never run traditional advertisements…the site is much more information-oriented, bringing in revenue from referrals.”
Marketwatch.com – “The Future of Disney Theme Parks After The Shutdowns – Empty Seats On Space Mountain And NO Hugs From Cinderella” – May 9, 2020
- TravelAndLeisure.com – “How To Save On Disney World and Disneyland Vacations This Summer” – March 9, 2020
- Marketwatch.com – “This Is The Cheapest Time To Visit Disneyland and Disney World” – February 20, 2020
2019
- Clark.com – “Where to Find Discount Disney Tickets” – December 23, 2019
- TheTravel.com – “10 Disney Black Friday Deals You Don’t Want To Miss (And 10 To Stay Far Away From)” – November 23, 2019
- TheSimpleDollar.com – “Is It Still Possible To Do Disney On A Budget?” – July 19, 2019
“In general, the experts at Mousesavers.com recommend avoiding Disney around Christmas and other major holidays, early spring, and mid-summer.”
- Lifehacker.com – “How to Plan the Perfect Trip to Disneyland and Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge” – June 24, 2019
“(…researching hotel prices.) That included hitting up the ever-helpful Mousesavers.com to check for any available discounts.”
“…Mousesavers has a good, thorough list of discounts…” (on park tickets)
- MartketWatch – “At Disneyland’s New Star Wars Attraction, Brace Yourself For $200 Light Sabers, $42 Cocktails, and 4:00 a.m. Lines ” – June 8, 2019
“Every minute earlier you arrive represents maybe 40 or 50 fewer people ahead of you… There’s always someone more hardcore than you.”
- KHOU.com – “Secrets to Save Big at Disney and Universal This Summer” – May 21, 2019
- HouseBeautiful.com – “Save $$$$ on Your Next Trip to Disney World With This Insider Tip” – May 6, 2019
- ApartmentTherapy.com – “This Insider Disney Website Will Save You Big Bucks on a Disney World Stay”– May 5, 2019
“And trust me, the deals do not disappoint.”
- TravelandLeisure.com – “Here’s How to Save Big on Your Disney World and Disneyland Vacations This Summer”– April 10, 2019
- MarketWatch – “The Best Ways To Save Your Family Money on Disneyland Tickets” – February 5, 2019
- MarketWatch – “Here are the best ways to save your family money on Disneyland tickets” – January 31, 2019
- Travel & Leisure – “A Woman in Florida was Caught Selling Fake Disney World Tickets – Here’s How to Avoid Scams” – January 23, 2019
- Fodors.com – “Scammers Target Tourist with Cheap Theme Park Tickets – Here’s How to Protect Yourself” – January 22, 2019
2018
- TheTravel.com – “25 Cheap Disney World Hacks Most Smart People Never Forget To Use” – October 7, 2018
“Every savings opportunity counts, and MouseSavers is the place to score the sweetest deals.”
- CheatSheet.com – “When is Shoulder Season at Disneyland? The Best Times to Visit Disney Parks” – September 6, 2018
- Slate – “Disney Dreaming: Why I Plan Trips I Can’t Afford to the Happiest Place on Earth” – August 29, 2018
- MSN.com – “19 Expensive Mistakes to Avoid at Disney” – July 13, 2018
“There’s no shortage of blogs, forums, and fan sites dedicated to the wide world of Disney. But few are bigger, more reputable or more reliable than MouseSavers.com.”
- WFTV (Orlando ABC Affiliate) – “How to find Orlando Deals and Discounts” – May 31, 2018
- CheatSheet.com – “7 Secrets to Saving Big at Disney Resorts for Your Most Magical Trip Ever” – April 22, 2018
- WFTV (Orlando ABC Affiliate) – “Orlando theme parks ticket guide: Best coupons, discounts” – February 14, 2018
- Chicago Parent – “The Disney low-down” – February 14, 2018
- WFTV (Orlando ABC Affiliate) – “Top tips for visiting Legoland Florida near Orlando” – February 13, 2018
- Times Union (Albany) – “Disney World on a Budget:Tips and Tricks to Help You Save” – January 19, 2018
2017
- Inquisitr – “2017 Walt Disney World Christmas Hours: Expect Big Crowds & Sunshine At WDW On December 25” – December 17, 2017
- News.com.au – “Top tips for visiting Disneyland, Disney World and Universal Studios” – November 8, 2017
- MarketWatch – “Disney shuts down vacation savings accounts” – July 29, 2017
- WFLA (Tampa NBC Affiliate) – “How to avoid buying fake tickets to Walt Disney World” – June 29, 2017
- Travel Weekly – “Power List Profile: Small World Vacations” – June 26, 2017
- Credit.com – “10 Ways to Save at Universal Studios Florida” – June 5, 2017
- Money – “10 Secrets to Saving Money at Disney and Universal, According to Theme Park Experts” – May 31, 2017
- MarketWatch – “Is the free food at offer at Walt Disney World really worth it?” – April 26, 2017
- NOLA.com/The Times-Picayune – “The Mardi Gras escapees’ guide to 6 cool getaways” – January 18, 2018
2016
- US News & World Report Travel – “Splurge or Save: Which Disney Perks are Worth the Money?” – December 5, 2016
- Travel & Leisure – “Everything You Need to Know Before Booking a Disney Vacation” – November 23, 2016
- GoBankingRates.com – “Reasons to Spend Your Christmas Vacation on a Cruise” – October 19, 2016
- FoxNews Travel – “Disney Villains Have Their Night at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party” – September 26, 2016
- Huffington Post – “Why the Best Vacation of My Life Was At Disneyland” – September 1, 2016
- Money – “Where to Vacation This Summer” – May 26, 2016
- 41 KSHB, Kansas City, MO – “Disney Park Secrets Most People Don’t Know” – April 29, 1996
- WCPO Cincinnati – “Save on Disney and Universal theme park tickets” – March 24, 2016
- US News & World Report Travel – “6 Insider Secrets for Saving Time and Money at Disney” – February 25, 2016
- Money – “How to Enjoy Disney World on the Cheap” – January 17, 2016
“Mousesavers.com shares that during peak times, not only are hotels and tickets more expensive, but Disney even raises its food prices.”
2015
- Huffington Post – “Disney Cruise Line Opened Its 2017 Bookings, And They’re Magical” – October 8, 2015
- Time – “How to Get a Disney Cruise Deal” – September 4, 2015
- Orange County Register – “This week’s best deals” – September 11, 2015
“Heading to a theme park? Do what I do: Go to MouseSavers.com to find updated lists of deals and discounts for Disney and other theme parks. They do a great job of keeping this site updated.”
- DailyFinance – “3 Reasons to Plan a Late-Summer Trip to Orlando” – August 27, 2015
- USA Today – “Las Vegas 101: Renting a Car” – August 13, 2015
- Epoch Times – “12 Magical Resources to Help You Plan Your Family’s Disney World Vacation” – August 4, 2015
- Huffington Post – “17 Creative Ways to Save Money at Disneyland” – July 2, 2015
- US News & World Report – “Top Tips for Disney World First-Timers” – June 4, 2015
“If you need help keeping on top of all the deals, the travel blog MouseSavers.com keeps a log of past discounts for Disney World vacations to help you estimate when future deals will be released. Plus, it offers a step-by-step guide for planning your Disney vacation.”
- Buffalo News – “Tips for Saving On A Trip to Disney” – May 10, 2015
“Sign up for the newsletter at Mousesavers.com for the most up-to-date Disney deals and discounts.”
- Chicago Tribune “Chicago Now” Blog – “How To Afford Disney World With a Large Family” – March 21, 2015
- Boston Globe – “Planning a Trip To Disney? Read This First” – March 19, 2015
- Orlando Weekly – “Six tips for making the most of your trip to Walt Disney World” – March 19, 2015
“MouseSavers.com always has the latest intel on discounts.”
- Wall Street Journal’s MarketWatch – “5 smarter things to buy than a Disney trip” – February 28, 2015
“…there are ways to save on everything from accommodations to food. We recommend checking out sites like MouseSavers.com…”
- ConsumerAffairs.com – “Nothing goofy about the new prices at Disneyland” – February 24, 2015
- ABCNews.com – “Spring Break: Cheap Trips and Travel Tips” – January 18, 2015
2014
- Albany Times-Union – “Savings Magic” – August 15, 2014
- CNN.com – “An optimist’s guide to off-season travel bargains” – July 16, 2014
“MouseSavers.com…lists codes and coupons for scoring little-known deals…”
- Wall Street Journal’s MarketWatch – “4 easy ways to offset Disneyland’s price hikes” – May 20, 2014
- KXLY4 Spokane, WA – “Working 4 You: Disney deals, summer travel and investing in the pot business” – May 20, 2014
- Lehigh Valley Express-Times – “Money-saving strategies for a trip to Disney World” – May 11, 2014
“Another great way to learn about Disney specials is MouseSavers.com, a website that’s been highlighting Disney discounts and special offers since 2001.”
- Travelers Today – “Disney World Tickets: Get More Bang for Your Buck” – March 28, 2014
- MSN UK Travel – “Taking the Mickey: Disney Orlando on the cheap” – March 11, 2014
“MouseSavers.com is one of the most comprehensive online resources of regularly updated tips on how to save money on all things Disney…”
2013
- Charlotte Observer and McClatchy newspapers nationwide – “6 travel websites sure to make your trip affordable” – October 18, 2013
“This is the must-bookmark site if you’re planning a trip to a Disney park or on a Disney cruise. It has thousands of great tips on how to save money and time.”
- Huffington Post – “15 Reasons Why October Is the Best Time to Visit Disney World” – October 4, 2013
- Associated Press – “Day at Disneyland now $92; Disney World tops $100” – June 3, 2013
- BBC – “How to save time and money at Disney” – May 16, 2013
- Redding Record Searchlight – “Nerd Chicks Adventures: Find travel deals online from cruises to Disney” – May 11, 2013
“Planning to do Disney? Believe it or not, there are ways to save if you know the insider info. Check out Mousesavers (www.mousesavers.com) for a collection of the best deals on all things Disney. In addition to tips on how to get the best price on tickets, dining and special Disney experiences, discover where to book to get the best rates on hotels, what you can expect on Disney cruises, even what’s planned for upcoming park, resort and ship improvements.
Current discounts and promotions are highlighted on the front page and updated regularly — from how to get the most out of a Disney Visa card discount program to coupon codes and special offers that would otherwise be tough to ferret out. You’ll find up-to-date info about shows, freebies and tips to make the most of your trip, including how to spend less time in line and more time enjoying your trip.”
- Clark Howard (syndicated column) – “Theme Parks Offer VIP Treatment for a Price” – May 3, 2013
- KDKA Pittsburgh, PA – “Summer Travels Deals: Booking Family Vacations” – April 26, 2013
- Travel + Leisure magazine website – “Best Disney World Money-Saving Tips” – March 2013
“Waring’s site has evolved into MouseSavers.com, a clearinghouse for scrimping Mouseheads… Without assistance from Disney, she finds and posts more than 300 pages’ worth of coupon codes and money-saving ideas…”
- Parents magazine – “Disney, Three Ways” – March 2013
- FamilyFun magazine – “Your Trip Starts Here: Theme Park Thrills” – February 2013
- Regina Leader-Post – “Orlando’s Theme Parks Offer a Cornucopia of Family Fun” – January 21, 2013
“The unofficial Mousesavers.com has great advice on where to find deals along with tips about saving money. It’s also an excellent resource for planning your visit.”
- Toronto Star – “Travel Deals: Arthur and Pauline Frommer’s Top Bargains of the Month” – January 14, 2013
2012
- Fox Business / Bankrate.com– “Nine Ways to Have Thrifty Theme Park Thrills” – June 21, 2012
“…before heading to Disneyland, she subscribed to the MouseSavers newsletter, which gave her tips on advance tickets, shows going on in the park, ride closures, current deals inside the park’s restaurants and special rates.”
- Parents magazine – “Dream Vacations on a Real-Life Budget” – May 2012
- CBS Philly Philadelphia, PA – “3 On Your Side: Orlando Travel Deals” – May 22, 2012
- KDKA Pittsburgh, PA – “Tips To Vacation At Disney World On The Cheap” – May 16, 2012
Story includes interview footage of Mary Waring, founder of MouseSavers.com, giving top tips for saving at Walt Disney World.
- WFTV Orlando, FL – “Disney Diaries” – March 1, 2012
“For the last word on Disney discounts, we heartily recommend a visit to Mousesavers.com – the best resource on the Internet for saving on your vacation costs.”
- New York Times – “Practical Traveler: Skipping the Super Bowl?” – January 25, 2012
2011
- The Tennessean – “Disney fans find fairytale deals at Middle Tennessee outlet stores” – November 18, 2011
- WBTV Charlotte, NC – “Disney on a Budget” – November 10, 2011
“I do the research for you. You shouldn’t have to. Our team tracks down the deals that Disney doesn’t advertise and we know which hotels have the best prices and what time of year will give you the most value for your money,” Waring told WBTV.
- Budget Travel/Fox News – “Is Legoland Florida Worth the Cost?” – October 24, 2011
- National Public Radio (NPR) Blog of the Nation – “10 Things You Should Know About A Disney Vacation” – October 16, 2011
- Brevard Times – “Where To Find Theme Park Discounts For Brevard County Residents” – October 4, 2011
“In order to make your search easier, BrevardTimes.com impartially recommends Mousesavers.com. This website is well organized and kept up to date with current information. It has very thorough tips from how to get discounts at all of the theme parks, to the best theme park restaurants to eat to get the most out of your Disney dining plan, and much more.”
- Frommers.com – “10 Free Things to Do with Kids at Disney World” – September 5, 2011
- WeJustGotBack.com – “11 Free Things to Do with Kids at Disney World” – August 2011
- Orlando Sentinel – “A Mom and The Mouse: Disney’s new Hawaii resort Aulani offers passholder discount” – August 9, 2011
- USA Today – “Theme park ticket scam: Don’t get taken for a ride” – July 26, 2011
“For a roundup of ‘advice, tips and tricks’ for buying Walt Disney World tickets and passes, check out MouseSavers.com.”
- Orlando Sentinel – “A Mom and The Mouse: Here’s where to find free Disney apps, games” – June 29, 2011
- Sacramento Bee and McClatchy Newspapers nationwide – “Tips on tackling Disneyland without going broke or nuts” – March 22, 2011
2010
- WalletPop – “Disney Releases Details of Its New 2,000-Room Art of Animation Budget Resort” – December 16, 2010
“…WalletPop’s choice for the best Disney savings site…”
- Orange County Register – “Find Disney deals here” – November 30, 2010
“…a great place to look for deals, bargains and discounts on Disney travel, tickets, merchandise and more…. it’s independent and a valuable source of information on how to save on all things Disney…. I don’t know these people personally, but I used to cover Anaheim as a reporter. And I can vouch for the accuracy of the information I’ve perused.”
- Montreal Gazette – “Orlando’s theme parks offer a cornucopia of family fun” – October 16, 2010
“The unofficial Mousesavers.com has great advice on where to find deals along with tips about saving money. It’s also an excellent resource for planning your visit.”
- Charlotte Observer – “When going to Disney, it can be a cheaper world after all” – July 18, 2010
“From budget-friendly transportation to inexpensive dining choices, this website is a must.”
- The Clark Howard Show – June 24, 2010
- Examiner.com – “Disney World and Disneyland Deals at MouseSavers.com” – May 11, 2010
- Costco Connection magazine – “Keeping the magic: Insider tips for traveling to Disney theme parks” – May 2010
- Syndicated column in newspapers nationwide – “Everyday Cheapskate: Where to Find Discounts for Universal Studios” – March 18, 2010
- Redbook magazine – “Go to Disney Without Going Crazy” – March 2010
“Tons of money-saving tips for all things Disney, including how to get the lowest price on park admission at Walt Disney World and Disneyland, discounts on hotels and Disney Cruises, special deals on shows like Disney on Ice, and more.”
- Chicago Tribune – “How to get more for your Disney dollar” – February 21, 2010
- Corpus Christi Caller-Times – “Know all about Disney before you go” – February 15, 2010
2009
- Woman’s Day magazine – “21 Websites That Save You Time and Money” – November 3, 2009
“Any website that contains tons of great information, is run by one woman, and gets a lot of visitors (1 million a month) is a site that gets my attention. Now throw in the name Disney, and like magic you have a website that holds the keys to ‘the happiest place on earth!’ MouseSavers.com (not associated in any way with the Disney organization) is a really exhaustive collection of tips, tricks and secrets for how to get discounts on every aspect of a trip to Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Resorts… in short, all things Disney.”
- Travel + Leisure magazine website and MSNBC.com – “Best Disney World Money-Saving Tips” – October 9, 2009
- St. Petersburg Times – “Surprise! Fall is here in Florida; you just have to look hard for it” – September 28, 2009
- Frommers.com – “How to Avoid Orlando’s Theme Park Money Pit” – September 14, 2009
“… we took the recommendation from the Mousesavers website (www.mousesavers.com) and got a sensational price that was considerably lower than the hotel’s published website rate.”
- KABC TV Los Angeles, CA – “Uncover ways to save big at theme parks” – August 28, 2009
- US News & World Report – “The Best Life: Grandparents Looking for Disney Discounts” – August 24, 2009
- Smarter Travel – “Orlando Reader Experts Share Their Secrets” – August 10, 2009
- Budget Travel magazine – “Ask Trip Coach: Walt Disney World” – July/August 2009
- USA Today – “Theme parks thrill visitors with discounts and freebies” – June 17, 2009
- Hattiesburg American – “Get the Most Out of Your Money Over the Summer” – June 14, 2009
- MSN Travel and major US newspapers (Associated Press story) – “Disney on a Dime: Yes, Mouseketeers, You Can Do It” – May 18, 2009
“…compiles one of the best lists around for reputable deals-at Disney and elsewhere.”
- MSN Money – “The 100 most useful Web sites” – April 20, 2009
“If you want the inside scoop and special deals for Disneyland and Disney World, this is the site. Sign up for the newsletter to be alerted to breaking deals.”
- The Seattle Times – “Travel Q&A: Tips on Visiting Orlando in August” – April 5, 2009
- Malaysia Star – “Cost-Saving Ideas” – April 4, 2009
- Parenting magazine – “Top 5 Disney World Tips” – April 2009
“…a website that vets official Disney offers and handily tackles other practicalities, like giving you discount codes for rental cars.”
- The Tennessean – “Divide & Conquer Disney World” – March 29, 2009
- The Independent – “The Complete Guide To: Cut-price Florida” – March 28, 2009
- WeJustGotBack.com – “Disney World on the Cheap” – March 2009
- New York Times – “Practical Traveler: With Attendance Off, Disney Is Dealing” – February 22, 2009
2008
- Chicago Sun-Times – “Caldwell’s expert advice to vacation planning” – December 17, 2008
- KDKA Pittsburgh, PA – “A Disney World Vacation For Less” – November 13, 2008
- Taking the Kids (syndicated column) – “A Vacation on the Cheap in Orlando” – November 10, 2008
- WeJustGotBack.com – “Land of the Free: 5 fab freebies at Disney World” – November 5, 2008
- USA Today – “Budget travel sites to keep you out of the red” – October 10, 2008
“Disney fans looking for bargains gravitate here for discount codes and coupons on everything from theme-park admissions to Mary Poppins Broadway tickets, plus tips and tricks to making the most of a visit to Orlando or Anaheim.”
- The Clark Howard Show – October 1, 2008
- Orlando Sentinel – “Theme Park Rangers” – July 29, 2008
- Parenting magazine – “Disney World Money Saving Tips” – June 2008
“Subscribe to the Mousesavers newsletter, the first place to look for money-saving tips, including discount codes for resorts.”
- NewsChannel5 Cleveland, OH – “Mom Shares Tips To Save Money At Disney World” – June 2, 2008
- WCPO TV Cincinnati, OH – “Don’t Waste Your Money: Disney World Savings Secrets” – May 21, 2008
- CBS 3 Philadelphia, PA – “3 On Your Side: Orlando Deals” – May 19, 2008
- 6abc Philadelphia, PA – “Saving with 6abc: Travel Tips” – May 12, 2008
- WFTV Channel 9 Orlando, FL – “Save a Dime on Your Disney Vacation”- May 5, 2008
See an extensive interview with Mary Waring of MouseSavers.com about many ways to save at Disney World.
- USA Today – “Cheap Tricks for Summer Travel” – April 24, 2008
- Hispanic Business.com – “It’s Your Money: Get Your Summer Travel Deals Here”- April 17, 2008
“Going to Disney World or Disneyland? The iconic family destinations are never cheap, but Mouse Savers can take some of the sting out by providing everything from resort reservation deals, discount codes for car rentals, and tips to stretch your dining dollar.”
- Woman’s Day magazine – “Theme Parks on a Budget” – April 15, 2008
- Associated Press/CNN.com/Miami Herald – “Cruising with the family on Disney” – January 28, 2008
- CNN.com – “Taking the kids: Disney World 101” – January 8, 2008
2007
- Travel+Leisure magazine – “Orlando Dos and Don’ts” – December 2007
- Budget Travel magazine and BudgetTravel.com – “Trip Coach” – November 2007
- The Tennessean – “Enjoy Mickey’s Magic on Minnie-Sized Purse” – September 23, 2007
- Atlanta Journal-Constitution – “Race car laps and Cinderella wishes await Disney World visitors” – August 2, 2007
- News 10 Now Syracuse, NY – “Money Vacation Savings” – June 22, 2007
- Palm Beach Post / major US newspapers – “10 Ways to Save Big on Lodging in Orlando” – May 29, 2007
- MSNBC.com – “Disney Shows Us the Big Love” – May 27, 2007
“…brim[s] with tried-and-tested money-saving advice and frequently offer[s] discounts to select Disney properties.”
- CNN.com / BusinessWeek / major US newspapers – “Disney World on a Budget” – May 21, 2007
“…compiles all sorts of helpful tips, news about discounts and deals, and a basic rundown of choices at Disney, along with links to other helpful Web sites and a list of frequently asked questions.”
- Asheville Citizen-Times – “Keep the Magic in Your Vacation at Disney World ” – May 19, 2007
- CBS News MarketWatch / major US newspapers – “Save on Admission at Amusement Parks” – May 3, 2007
- Family Circle magazine – “Orlando Grows Up” – May 2007
- Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine – “10 Tips for an Affordable Family Vacation” – April 27, 2007
- NBC 6 South Florida – “This Week’s Travel Deals: Disney Deals” – April 26, 2007
- Seattle Times – “Theme-park Tilt-A-Whirl” – April 20, 2007
“My favorite for planning: mousesavers.com.”
- Asheville Citizen-Times – “The Food is on the Mouse at Disney” – April 11, 2007
- Fort Worth Star-Telegram – “Keys to the Kingdom” – April 8, 2007
- Florida Today – “Disney doubling cruise fleet” – February 23, 2006
- Family Circle magazine – “The Three-Generation Vacation” – February 2007
- Frommers.com – “How Low Can You Go? Low Season Discounts to Dozens of Destinations” – January 27, 2007
2006
- Frommers.com – “Don’t Wait in Line: Tips for a Crowd-Free Orlando Vacation” – October 16, 2006
“One of the best sources for Disney discount information… I never go to Orlando without checking this website first as it usually has information on most of the current deals that Disney and its surrounding hotels are running. It also gives tips on how to avoid scams in Orlando.”
- Frommers.com – “Zip-a-dee-do-deal All the Way to Disney” – September 22, 2006
“Start with the insiders at Mousesavers (www.mousesavers.com) for some frank advice on how to save dollars (and not the ones with Mickey’s face on them). They provide a number of clever tips to make the most of your Disney adventures and deals.”
- Frommers.com – “Mousing Around this Fall: Height of Value Season at Disney” – August 11, 2006
“Anyone considering a Disney vacation should visit Mousesavers (www.mousesavers.com) first. The website’s developer and frequent Disney-goer, Mary Waring, is a consumer advocate who is passionate about her theme parks and helping people get the best Disney bang for their buck.”
- Florida Today – “Higher park, hotel prices help boost Disney profits” – August 10, 2006
- Fool.co.uk – “Twenty Tips To Save On Holidays” – July 25, 2006
“If you plan to take your children or grandchildren to Disneyworld (Florida) or Disneyland (California), then be sure to visit the MouseSavers website. It offers great discounts on all things Disney and, although it’s aimed at US residents, many of the deals apply to us Brits, too.”
- St. Petersburg Times – “10 tips: Theme parks, more frugally” – July 23, 2006
- WCPO TV Cincinnati, OH – “Don’t Waste Your Money: Disney World Savings” – July 11, 2006
“…the best money saving website is not run by Disney: It’s called ‘MouseSavers.com.’ Mouse Savers offers hundreds of deals and secret discount codes.”
- Fort Worth Star-Telegram – “Pennywise Mickey” – June 9, 2006
- Florida Today – “Disney Unveils Dreams Effort” – June 8, 2006
- WCVB-TV Boston, MA – “Click of the Day” – April 12, 2006
“…here’s a Web site that may help you save big bucks on your next trip to the happiest place on Earth.”
- Frommers.com – “It Can Be a Small Price After All for Getting to Disney’s Themeparks” – March 27, 2006
“As usual, we recommend checking out the insider, tip-friendly site Mousesavers (www.mousesavers.com) for updates on park information, an unbiased look at the Magic Kingdoms, and useful insights about accommodations, getting around, and eating out without losing all your money. The site also posts various discounts and special codes that can help while booking at Disney’s resort hotels.”
- Orlando Sentinel – “Disney to announce cruise itinerary” – March 18, 2006
- Florida Today – “Port Losing Its Magic to Europe” – March 17, 2006
- Frommers.com – “These Deals Have Legs (and Mouse Ears!)” – February 8, 2006
“…ought to be a required read for anyone planning a trip to any Disney resort.”
- Arizona Republic – “Trip out on deals: Surf Web, book early” – January 15, 2006
- WCPO TV Cincinnati, OH – “Don’t Waste Your Money: You Win Wednesday” – January 11, 2006
Emmy-winning consumer reporter John Matarese says MouseSavers.com “lists great discounts and promotional specials to Disney World hotels and attractions.”
- USA Weekend magazine – “Travel Smart: Do Disney World Wisely” – January 8, 2006
2005
- Honolulu Star-Bulletin – “Doing Disneyland Right” – December 25, 2005
- Money magazine/CNN.com – “Best Places to Vacation: Disney World, Florida” – December 6, 2005
- South Florida Parenting magazine – “Best Vacation on a Budget: Walt Disney World” – December 2005
- This is Money – “50 ways to save on your holidays” – November 15, 2005
- Frommers.com – “The Kingdom Comes a Callin’ with Early Fall Deals to Orlando’s Themeparks” – September 22, 2005
“For hotel steals and other deals… a great site that offers insider tips and specials to Disney World.”
- Fine Living Network – “The Wall Street Journal Weekend: Disney Secrets” – July 2005
- News 10 Syracuse, NY – “Travel Tuesday: Disney” – May 31, 2005
- CBS 3 Philadelphia, PA – “3 On Your Side: Disney Travel Tips” – May 6, 2005
“…lists hundreds of ways to save on Disney admissions, meals, and package deals at Disney resorts and cruise ships around the world.”
- Frommers.com – “Prick Up Your Mouse Ears for Disney Deals” – March 3, 2005
“…a fantastic insider source for Disney-related codes and discounts and other tips…. perfect for people who have the time, patience, and inclination to cobble together the most inexpensive, tip-laden deal possible.”
- FamilyFun magazine – “Orlando for Families: Saving Money” – March 2005
“For advice on how to save money on every aspect of your vacation, especially lodging, check out www.mousesavers.com.”
2004
- Wall Street Journal – “Cracking the Code at Disneyland” – December 23, 2004
“…easy-to-read, regularly updated compendium of coupons and other tips on saving money at Disneyland and Disney World.”
- New York Post – “Doing Mickey Right” – November 16, 2004
“You’ll find every discount code and price break known to exist.”
- Smart Money magazine – “Destination Disney” – November 2004
- Bottom Line / Personal magazine – “Visit Disney for Less” – November 15, 2004
- Forbes.com – Forbes Best of the Web – Summer 2004
“This mom-and-pop collection of coupon codes, special offers and online promotions covers all things Disney, from parks to cruises to merchandise…. There’s helpful content here too.”
- Money magazine – “Get More, Pay Less! The 75 Best Websites for Serious Savings” – September 2004
“…a treasure trove of Disney discount coupons, hotel package deals and advice on navigating the parks.”
- MSN Money – “The Penny-Pincher’s Guide to Theme Parks” – August 13, 2004
- KABC TV Los Angeles, CA – “Theme Park Savings” – June 18, 2004
- MSNBC.com – “Mickey Mouse Pricing on Disney World and Disneyland” – June 10, 2004
“…devotes itself to ferreting out each and every money-saving tip out there…”
- Washington Post – “Details: Disney World” and “Family Resources 101” – May 16, 2004
“For first-timers planning a Disney trip, the tips at MouseSavers.com (www.mousesavers.com) can help make the process less daunting, and less brutal to the wallet.”
- New York Times – “Mission: Orlando” – January 11, 2004
2003
- Frommers.com – “A Little Mouse Told Us How to Save at Disney” – December 17, 2003
“Disney magic ain’t cheap, though. Enter Mary Waring, creator of MouseSavers.com (www.mousesavers.com) and probably the world’s greatest expert on saving money at the Disney theme parks. Waring’s vast, continually-updated site is a treasure trove of money-saving information…”
- Washingtonian magazine – “Disney Without Tears” – September 2003 Issue
- Frommers.com – “An Online Update for Frommer’s Walt Disney World & Orlando 2004”
“Coupon clippers, budget travelers and anyone wanting to squeeze a few extra dollars of savings out of their Disney vacation should first check out Mouse Savers (www.mousesavers.com), where siteowner and Disney habitué Mary Waring posts a plethora of tips and current deals to Disney properties and the Orlando area. Be sure to sign up for her free monthly newsletter.”
- Business Week magazine – “How to Do Disney” – September 22, 2003 issue
- KFMB TV San Diego – “Don’t Waste Your Money: Disneyland Fall & Holiday Specials” – September 15, 2003
- MSNBC.com – “Mission: SAVINGS at Disney” – September 11, 2003
- Budget Travel magazine – “20 Money-Saving Tips” – September 2003 issue
“…always check the private Web site MouseSavers.com to learn if Disney is offering an advantageous hotel-and-admission-ticket package for the dates of your stay.”
- MSN Money – “DollarWise: 9 Ways to Save on Theme-Park Tickets”
- Arthur Frommer’s Budget Travel (syndicated column)- June 29, 2003
Travel guru Arthur Frommer lists MouseSavers.com among 15 useful sites for finding hotel savings, in his nationally-syndicated column.
- The Salt Lake Tribune – June 22, 2003
- The Commercial Appeal and GoMemphis.com – June 15, 2003
- The Motley Fool – “Traveling Below Your Means”
“If you’re planning a trip to Disney… on either coast, MouseSavers.com is chock full of the latest deals.”
- Consumer Reports – June 2003 issue
- U.S. News and World Report – May 26, 2003
- Arthur Frommer’s Budget Travel (syndicated column)- May 21, 2003
Arthur Frommer’s “Budget Travel” column calls MouseSavers.com a “discount gold mine.”
- WCPO TV Cincinnati, OH – “Don’t Waste Your Money: Theme Park Savings” – May 19, 2003
Emmy-winning consumer reporter John Matarese calls MouseSavers.com his “personal favorite” for Disney/Orlando savings and says the site is “is loaded with free tips and secrets.”
- Wall Street Journal – May 13, 2003
- Arthur Frommer’s Budget Travel (syndicated column)- May 12, 2003
Arthur Frommer’s “Budget Travel” column refers to MouseSavers.com as “the single best independent source for all things Disney, including hundreds of hints and tips on saving money during a Disney vacation.”
- American Baby magazine – April 2003 issue
- Baltimore Sun and Newsday.com – March 16, 2003
- Parents magazine – “Disney For Every Family” – February 2003 issue
2002
- Budget Travel magazine – December 2002/January 2003
MouseSavers.com is listed among “124 best money-saving web sites for travel.”
- Associated Press – November 2002
MouseSavers.com is cited as “best” site for “analyzing Disney World ticketing and suggesting ways to save a few dollars.”
- Budget Travel magazine – October 2002 issue
- USA Today – September 27, 2002
Mary Waring is cited as an expert on Walt Disney World packages and room-only resort discount codes.
- NBC News affiliates throughout the US, and NBC affiliate web sites – July 2002
- WTVT Fox 13 Tampa Bay, FL “News You Can Use” – July 26, 2002
“…chock-full of money saving tips for your next Disney vacation.”
- Southern Livingmagazine – July 2002 issue
“We’re enchanted by avid Disneyphile Mary Waring’s www.mousesavers.com, which offers park-goers tips on smart budgeting in Orlando.”
- USA Today – June 18, 2002
Pauline Frommer’s “Budget Travel” column mentions MouseSavers.com as a good place to look for hotel discounts at Walt Disney World.
- Arthur Frommer’s Budget Travel (syndicated column) – April/May 2002
Arthur Frommer, author of the classic Europe on $5 a Day and probably the most famous budget travel writer in the world, calls MouseSavers.com “one of the best resources for significant Disney discounts” in his syndicated column.
- Coastal Family magazine – April 2002 issue
- Wall Street Journal – March 1, 2002 and April 9, 2002
- FamilyFun magazine – February 2002 issue
MouseSavers.com is recommended as a “reader favorite” in this Disney publication.
2001
- Orlando Sentinel – August 2001
- Miami Herald – August 2001