The first thing a child will ask at Disneyland or Walt Disney World is to see Mickey Mouse. The second thing he will ask is to buy something! Give your wallet a rest by planning ahead with souvenirs to buy before your Disney trip. You will save your budget and your sanity! Here’s what to…
Tips to Enjoy Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party
Boo…to….you…a…boo…to…you…a… boo boo boo boo boo boo boo boo boo to you and you. Every fall, the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World transforms into a spooky (but not so scary) party destination. I was able to go to Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party last year, and since tickets are already available for the…
Things to Do While Waiting in Lines at Disney Theme Parks
Any Disney adventure, whether it be to a Disney Park or on a Disney Cruise, is going to involve some waiting in line. If you have been to the parks, you probably know there are three different lines to stand in before you even get into the park. Once you enter the park, there…
Aerophile-Characters In Flight
If you’ve been to Disney Springs, you’ve probably seen the giant hot air balloon & thought it might be a fun activity to add to your bucket list. Well—you’d be right! Aerophile-Characters in Flight, is a fantastic way to bring your Disney Springs night to the next level for a relatively low cost. What is…
The Magic of a Disney Starbucks Drink at the Disney Parks
In general, many see Starbucks as a treat in their normal routine. Be it a daily, must-have stop for you, or a treat for an extra special day. So, getting a Starbucks drink inside of the Disney theme parks is about as magical as a cup of coffee or tea gets. My go-to is…
Movie Review: Rob Roy, the Highland Rogue
Based on the life of Scottish outlaw and folk hero Rob Roy MacGregor (1671-1734), Disney’s Rob Roy, the Highland Rogue was theatrically released on February 4, 1954. The live action drama is eighty-one minutes in length. Rob Roy, the Highland Rogue was the last of four Disney films, following Treasure Island (1950), The Story of…
Restaurant Review – Satu’li Canteen
The outdoor seating area of Satu’li Canteen In January, my family took our first trip to Walt Disney World since Pandora: The World of Avatar opened in Animal Kingdom. We knew we’d want to spend a lot of time in this new land, and we decided to have lunch at this area’s quick service location, Satu’li…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 5/14/18
Walt Disney World News The high-jinks have ended at Whispering Canyon Cafe. Disney is reassessing the restaurant’s offerings. Now, if you buy single day Walt Disney World tickets, there is a a new ticket option. With this new ticket, three FastPass+ experiences are selected for you to use that will be automatically linked…
Fish Exchange 101
If a cruise on one of the Disney Cruise Line ships is in your future, you may wish to add some extra magic to your adventure by participating in a Fish Exchange. A Fish Exchange (FE) is a gift exchange with other guests on board the ship. The gift exchange is organized prior to…
Top 10 Places to Celebrate Mom on Mother’s Day at Walt Disney World
It’s time to celebrate mom! If you’re going to be in Walt Disney World on Mother’s Day, there’s a number of restaurants offering brunches to consider celebrating that special woman in your life. Here are our top suggestions of where to visit. California Grill This classic fine-dining restaurant serves award-winning gourmet meals all…
Disney Movie Nights: Toy Story
When you first saw Toy Story, didn’t you think it would be really fun if your toys came to life just like Andy’s? I know I did! There was and still is something magical about that movie. That’s probably why Disney has decided to dedicate an entire land to this classic movie. It’s hard…
7 Things to Consider When Traveling to Walt Disney World as a Single Parent
I was a single parent from the time that my son was 5 years old until he was 18. He is…