Based closely on actual events that occurred during the American Civil War, Disney’s The Great Locomotive Chase was theatrically released on June 8, 1956. The live action drama is eighty-seven minutes in length. Plot Summary and Andrews Raid The Great Locomotive Chase portrays the Andrews Raid of April 12, 1862 using the actual names of…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 6/11/18
Walt Disney World News As a reminder, Toy Story Mania will not be available to Guests from June 11-18 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios as work continues on the ride’s new entrance and queue. When the attraction reopens on June 19, Guests will continue to enter and exit the attraction on Pixar Avenue…
The Disney Vacation Club Model at the Boardwalk
Welcome to the Boardwalk! My parents are now Disney Vacation Club members, and I’ve been able to stay at a DVC unit at the Polynesian Village Resort. In addition, I blogged about my parents’ DVC unit at the Grand Californian Hotel. I’ve also taken a tour of the model Aulani unit. And years ago, we…
The Best Buffet and Family-Style Restaurants in Walt Disney World
In our second year of awards, the Mouse for Less Academy of Disney Culinary Arts and Sciences recently get dressed up and awarded the Top 10 Fine/Signature Restaurants at the Walt Disney World resort. Now, we are ready to dress a little more comfortably and bring a healthy appetite. That’s right, once again thanks…
Foodie Friday: Paddlefish Offers Unique Dining Experiences
We all look to have unique experiences on our vacations. Something that really takes the trip to the next level; something that pluses it. There are many different plussed options available at Walt Disney World. Things that range from dessert parties, to boat rentals, to VIP tours. The options available are really incredible. Of course,…
Splurge-Worthy Disney World Bucket List Items
Going to a Disney park is so magical. It brings up all the childhood memories we cherish & it truly is the happiest place on earth. Have you ever wondered what might be some fun ways to bring some extra Disney magic to your Disney World vacation? There are so many options that are worth…
Disney Movie Meals Challenge – #2 “Pinocchio”
THE MOVIE Remember those Disney Sing-a-long Songs VHS tapes that were popular back in the 1980s and 1990s? You know the ones with “follow the bouncing ball” and the bouncing ball was a Mickey head? Well, one tape had the Pinocchio song “I’ve Got No Strings” featured on it and for the longest time, and…
Tiffins Talks with Joe Rohde – Celebrating 20 years of Disney’s Animal Kingdom
For Animal Kingdom’s 20th Anniversary there were many special events taking place during the Party for the Planet from April 22nd to May 5th. The Tiffins Talks dining series were one of the special events. On Sundays, Wednesdays and Fridays different experts from the park gave informative talks during a four course dinner at the signature restaurant,…
Resort Review – Disney’s All Star Music Family Suites
A recent stay at Disney’s All Star Music Resort Family Suite convinced my husband and I that we cannot vacation at Walt Disney World any other way. Disney’s All Star Music Resort has three room choices for Guests to choose from: Standard, Preferred, and Family Suite. And while our family has stayed in both the Standard…
Planning A Disney Vacation: Choosing Your Hotel
It’s that magical moment! You might be like us and your family has finally decided that it’s time to make your way down to the most magical place on Earth! Excited, you sit down at the computer and start doing some research. But, as you click through the million links that pop up on Google,…
The Wave…Of American Flavors: A Breakfast Review
OVERVIEW I’m a Kona Café fanatic; I’ve dined at a bunch of different locations for breakfast while on Walt Disney World vacations, but I usually gravitate toward Kona when it comes to making Advance Dining Reservations (ADRs). I was recently given a surprise bridal shower weekend at Walt Disney World, and since our party was…
The Disney Vacation Club Lounge at the Imagination Pavilion
Welcome to Epcot’s Disney Vacation Club Member Lounge! I always get excited when I visit new spots in a Disney theme park that I’ve never seen before. Now that my parents are Disney Vacation Club members, I got to visit the DVC Lounge in the Imagination pavilion at Epcot! The Disney Vacation Club lounge is…