Alison Meacham

Alison Meacham is the founder of EverythingMouse Disney Blog. For over 15 years she has shared her love of Disney Parks, Disney Cruises and Universal Orlando. In over 30 years of Disney Travel she has spent countless months in Disney Parks and has sailed on over 60 cruises. A British native and now a United States resident she splits her time between California, Florida and the UK. And spends a serious amount of time sailing the seven seas. She helps over 250,000 people per month follow their Disney travel dreams.

If there’s one thing I always tell people planning their first Castaway Cay day, it’s this: knowing where to go and when for lunch can make your day even better. It’s included, it’s easy, and it’s part of the fun experience of Castaway Cay. I’ve eaten many times at every BBQ spot on the island …

If there’s one Walt Disney World experience that sits at the very top of every Disney fan’s bucket list, it’s this: spending the night inside Cinderella Castle itself. I’m not talking about a nearby resort with castle views. I mean actually sleeping inside the iconic Magic Kingdom Cinderella Castle, in a room most guests have …

If you’ve ever compared cruise line gratuity charges across different companies, you’ll know it can get confusing fast. Every line seems to have a slightly different rate and a different way of calculating it. So I wanted to break down exactly where Disney Cruise Line sits compared to the rest of the industry — because …

Even if you are not a fan of the movie (and I am not sure why you wouldn’t be) Rapunzel’s Royal Table is a wonderful place to dine on Disney Magic. This is one of the three rotational dining restaurants on Disney Magic. If you sail on this ship you are sure to dine at …

Unlike many other cruise lines, Disney does not have an all-inclusive drinks package. However, what many people don’t know is that there is a Disney Cruise Wine Package available. Are you thinking of buying the Disney Cruise Wine Package? It can be a considerable saving for some people. However, for others, it may not be …

I have to admit, when I heard this news I got a little emotional. As someone who has spent the last two decades sailing on and writing about Disney cruises this is news I have wanted to hear for a long time. Disney Cruise Line has just promoted Maria Gotor to Captain, making her the …

When Disney Wish was first launched in 2022 there was a lot of talk about the design of the pool decks. The Disney Wish Pool Deck is very different from any of the older ships in the fleet. And this difference is somewhat controversial and certainly has sparked some criticism, particularly of the adult space. …

The complete list of Disney characters that start with ‘Y’ contains some of the most overlooked yet beloved gems. You’d be surprised with how many of these characters you may have forgotten about until now. If you’re a Disney fan or trivia enthusiast curious about the letter Y in the expansive Disney character list, you’ve …