Now through April 7th, Universal Studios Orlando celebrates Mardi Gras, and the fun starts prior to the parade at the French Quarter Courtyard. New Orleans bands and mouthwatering Cajun-style bites— such as jambalaya, shrimp po’boys, gumbo, and beignets—tempt visitors as of 4:00 p.m. each day. Before the parade starts, in the early evening, members of the festival Krewes…
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The Mouse For Less is Looking for Bloggers
We are looking for a limited number of bloggers to join our for The Mouse For Less Blog family! We are looking to grow the Mouse For Less Blog, so we are looking for those who would like to volunteer to write. Our goal is to gain new bloggers who are passionate about Walt…
Copper Creek Villas & Cabins: A Top-Notch DVC Property
Liliane Opsomer, coauthor of The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World with Kids, recently stayed at Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge. Here is her report. Over the years, Disney has opened very fine resorts and added luxurious properties to its DVC portfolio. Many offer amenities and views that are unparalleled, such as the…
What’s Coming in 2018 for Walt Disney World
It is time to look ahead at what magic will be awaiting Guests visiting Walt Disney World in 2018. Model of Toy Story Land (Photo by Rikki Niblett) Disney’s Hollywood Studios seems to be the big winner heading into 2018. Toy Story Land is opening in summer of 2018. In this new land, guests shrink…
Why We Love Cabana Bay Beach Resort
Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort is currently the cheapest option for staying onsite at Universal Orlando; however, in our family’s experience it is the best and far above Disney World’s comparable value resorts. Here are some reasons we love it. Reason #1: The Retro Vibe If you like Disney’s Pop Century, you need to…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 12/26/17
Walt Disney World News For 2018, each Guest with a valid theme park admission staying at one of the Disney Springs Resort Area hotels will be able to take advantage of Extra Magic Hours and will be able to make FastPass+ selections 60 days before their arrival date. (Guests must have booked a package reservation…
The Edison and Other New Dining Opportunities at Disney Springs
Disney Springs will soon be offering four new dining opportunities: Pizza Ponte, Maria & Enzo’s Ristorante, Enzo’s Hideaway Tunnel Bar, and The Edison. As always with Walt Disney World, there is a fascinating back story for these dining locations. Maria and Enzo were Italian immigrants. They dreamed of having their own bakery, and found land…
Santa & Mrs. Claus Stay at the Dolphin & Swan; So Should You!
Liliane Opsomer, coauthor of The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World with Kids recently stayed a the newly renovated Dolphin resort and had a chance to ask Santa and Mrs. Claus about their favorite things to do during their annual stay a the resort. After undergoing a major $140,00,000, 3-year renovation, transforming every…
Disney Antenna Toppers
Can I share a little secret? I’ve got antenna topper envy! All over town, I see cute Disney antenna toppers sailing by on vehicles big and small. Alas, my own minivan — like many cars these days — has no antenna. It gets radio from an integrated fixture in the bodywork. I’d love to fly…
Movie Review: The World’s Greatest Athlete
A live action comedy, Disney’s The World’s Greatest Athlete was theatrically released on February 14, 1973. The flick is ninety-three minutes in length. Plot Summary The sports teams at fictional Merrivale College, most notably the football, baseball, and basketball squads, all of which are coached by Sam Archer (John Amos) and his assistant Milo Jackson…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 11/20/17
Walt Disney World News Choza de Margarita, a new walk-up window for authentic Mexican beverages and street fare is finally opened to Guests in the Mexico pavilion at Epcot. The menu offers three hand-crafted and three frozen margaritas along with a variety of other beverage options. Available small bites include Tacos al Pastor, Empanadas de…
DIY Disney Wreath for Thanksgiving
Halloween is over and Christmas is just around the corner, and that means it’s time for Thanksgiving! Since store-bought decorations for this time of year are sometimes kind of sparse, filling in the gaps with some crafts can not only be fun, but festive as well (and many Thanksgiving decorations can also be used throughout…