Disneyland’s Fantasmic reopened this summer after a long hiatus for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge construction. With the new version of the show comes increased demand for the limited viewing space along the riverfront. We planned to see Fantasmic during a very busy week, so we made a reservation to try out the Fantasmic dining package at…
Top 10 Things To Do: Hollywood Studios
If you are planning a trip to Walt Disney World, it is hard to determine what to do at each park. When visiting Disney’s Hollywood Studios, here are some top things you won’t want to miss on your vacation. Tower of Terror Family Outside Tower of Terror Tower of Terror is one of Hollywood Studios’…
Food Allergies at Universal Orlando Resort: Citywalk and the Hotels
If you’re traveling to Universal Orlando with food allergies, you may be looking for options beyond the park. As discussed in my prior posts on Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure, Universal Orlando requires a little more pre-planning for food allergies than Walt Disney World, but it is still more accommodating than the “regular…
Destination D 2018 Details
Appropriately set as the 90th anniversary when Mickey Mouse made his debut in Steamboat Willie on November 18, 1928; the Destination D event will take place on November 18, 2018 at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. This event typically takes place at the Contemporary Resort in the Convention Center and will again in 2018. D23 is…
Things I’m Thankful for – Disney Edition
I’m very thankful that my parents joined us to celebrate my daughter’s birthday at California Adventure! Unlike so many malls and grocery shores and shopping centers, I do not leap immediately from Halloween to Christmas. I happen to love Thanksgiving. It’s such a perfect to time reflect on everything I have and how grateful I…
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…
Defending the Honor of the Food at Hollywood Studios
Imagine this scenario. You are planning your next Disney trip, and you run into this dilemma: Everyone you talk to tells you there is nothing good to eat at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. And you are thinking…Wait a minute, I have two days planned at that park! What are we going to do?…Fear not. Some…
Foodie Friday: Warm Butterbeer is Back at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter
It’s officially fall. Want to know how I know? It’s not because the traditionally popular Pumpkin Spice Latte is back. It’s because my favorite beverage in the whole world is back….warm butterbeer! Wait…you don’t know what butterbeer is? Well first, head straight to the store or Amazon and pick up Harry Potter and start…
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…
Celebrating National Spicy Guacamole Day at Tortilla Jo’s in Downtown Disney
November 14 was National Spicy Guacamole Day – a day for all the avocado lovers like me to celebrate. And what better place to celebrate your love of guacamole than Disneyland, the happiest place on earth! Which means there’s no better place to get your guac on than Tortilla Jo’s located in Downtown Disney at…
Resort Hopping the Ultimate Christmas Experience
It is not difficult to get into the spirit of the season at Walt Disney World Resorts. All properties are spruced up with elaborate holiday decorations, and it is absolutely worth your time to go resort hopping. Liliane Opsomer, coauthor of The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World with Kids, takes us on a tour of some of…
Nine Dragons Restaurant’s Honey Sesame Chicken Recipe
One of my favorite recipes from the book Cooking with Mickey and the Disney Chefs is the Nine Dragons Restaurant‘s Honey Sesame Chicken recipe. This dish is a lot sweeter than the sesame chicken you may get at your local Chinese restaurant, but it’s a delicious departure. The Nine Dragons Honey Sesame Chicken is…