Big changes have happened within the Walt Disney World Resort. It was shared that the Walt Disney World Resort Hotels would now be charging parking fees for Guests who are staying overnight and who have a vehicle. Each resort category will have a different pricing structure per night for those who will be needing to…
Fun Awaits at Universal Orlando’s Mardi Gras
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…
Tony’s Town Square Restaurant’s Festival of Fantasy Parade Dining Package
Tony’s Town Square Restaurant, located in the Magic Kingdom on Main Street, U.S.A, offers a dining package that includes a meal and VIP viewing of the Festival of Fantasy Parade. The Festival of Fantasy Parade Package The dining package is one dining credit with the Disney Dining Plan. The current cost of this package is…
A Visual Tour of the My Disney Experience App
The My Disney Experience app is a valuable tool for anyone looking to go to Disney World or Disneyland. It is available for Apple and Android devices! However, I remember first using it on my trip in 2014. It was full of bugs! Half of my family’s FastPasses weren’t working, the app would crash often and…
A Disney Scavenger Hunt and Surprise
Our family is blessed in that we have been able to go to Walt Disney World almost every other year. 2016 was our last trip where we went with extended family and were able to celebrate birthdays in the magic of Disney. Following that trip, the kids were pretty convinced we wouldn’t be back to…
Restaurant Review – Sunshine Seasons
Welcome to Sunshine Seasons, in the Land pavilion! On a very cold, rainy day in January, my family and I were looking for a place to eat lunch in Epcot. We had just finished hanging out in the Disney Vacation Club lounge in the Imagination pavilion, and we had about an hour before our FastPass…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 3/12/18
Walt Disney World News The temporary kiosk, Midnattsol Bakeri is now open in the Norway pavilion at Epcot. Located at the Norway promenade, this stop offers up Guest favorites such as the Norwegian school bread, Lefse, cupcakes, chocolate pretzels and the Norwegian Club Sandwich. Kringla Bakeri will remain closed for refurbishment through summer 2018….
Foodie Friday: A Stop at the Epcot Flower and Garden Festival Food Booths
One of my favorite things to do in the spring is to visit Epcot for the Epcot Flower and Garden Festival. It’s become one of my favorite events that Walt Disney World offers and it includes a myriad of activities. From viewing the beautiful topiaries and lush gardens, to taking part in unique tours, to…
Easter Peeps make great Olaf snowman lollipops
Spring brings a limited-time window to use a classic Easter treat to make Olaf snowman lollipops. Sugary Peeps treats transform into Frozen-themed goodies with simple details. Do you want to build a snowman? Here’s how! Ingredients and tools Peeps bunnies (any color) White candy melts Lollipop sticks Orange gummy candy (I used Starburst) Sprinkles or…
Disney Cruise Line Itineraries Now Open for Summer 2019
One of my favorite vacations that I take is a Disney Cruise Line vacation. There’s something so magical stepping onto that ship. It’s like a world of enchantment. With all the fun activities, great ports of call, fantastic dining, incredible shows, wonderful staterooms, and more, a Disney Cruise really does have something for everyone. Today,…
Restaurant Review – Tusker House
Welcome to Tusker House, in Animal Kingdom! Tusker House is a very popular restaurant in Animal Kingdom that hosts character meals along with an African influenced buffet. My family decided to try this restaurant for the first time on a trip that took place during one of the coldest weeks on record for Central Florida….
Movie Review: Scandalous John
Based on Richard Gardner’s 1963 novel of the same name, which is an Americanized version of Miguel de Cervantes’s classic Spanish novel Don Quixote, Disney’s Scandalous John was theatrically released on June 22, 1971. The live action comedy-drama is 113 minutes in length. Plot Summary In 1970 New Mexico, a confused old man named John…