Last week, I wrote about what you could experience while visiting the Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade, but did you know that Universal Orlando has a unique second experience in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley located at Universal Studios Florida. Like in the books it is set in London…
Movie Review: Freaky Friday
Based on Mary Rodgers’s 1972 children’s novel of the same name, Disney’s Freaky Friday was theatrically released on January 21, 1977. The live action fantasy-comedy is ninety-eight minutes in length. A remake of Freaky Friday starring Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan was theatrically released on August 6, 2003. Plot Summary On a Friday the…
I Am Groot (Making a Baby Groot Iron-On T-shirt)
This plain white T-shirt is about to get its Groot on! I am a sucker for Disney contests, especially when the grand prize is a trip to Disneyland or Walt Disney World. Recently, Disney Movie Rewards held an online contest. You could enter once a day for a grand prize of a 4 night Disney…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 10/2/17
Walt Disney World News BaseLine Tap House opened at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in the new Grand Avenue section of the park. The lounge is inspired by present-day Downtown Los Angeles and is a a corner bar specializing in beer and wine from California. The BaseLine Tap House menu highlights California craft beers, wines, house-made…
Foodie Friday: Snack Spotlight on Zebra Domes
One of the cult classic desserts at Walt Disney World is a treat called the Zebra Dome. The Zebra Dome began its life at Boma at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. It could be found in the dessert section of the buffet and got its name because the colors resembled that of a zebra. Well, due…
Top 5 Reasons Fall is Fabulous at Walt Disney World
It’s no secret that I love Walt Disney World. A lot. And fall is my absolute favorite season. Put the two together and, BAM! A veritable harvest-tinted pixie dust explosion. Fall is fabulous at Walt Disney World! What makes it such an extraordinary time to visit? Here are the top 5 reasons you should plan…
Wonderland Tea Party at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort
The Wonderland Tea Party is a little-known event for kids ages 4 to 12 that is held at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa that provides great value. The Wonderland Tea Party takes place at 2:00 p.m. inside 1900 Park Fare, the restaurant on the first floor of the Grand Floridian. The current cost in…
Making the Most of the Journey – Top Things That Can Distract Little Ones On the Way to Disney
For most of us any Disney vacation is going to involve some travel. Car, bus, train, plane, no matter what transportation you choose, your children will likely need some distractions to help the journey go a bit faster. This is a list of magic items and tricks that can help avoid the ceaseless cycle of…
Off to Hogwarts: A Guide to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter-Hogsmeade at Universal Orlando
Many a muggle has dreamed of heading to Hogwarts and Universal Orlando has made that as close to reality as fans could imagine. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is one of the most immersive theme park areas ever. Hogsmeade is the older of the two parts and is Universal Islands of Adventure. (For those…
All Aboard! A Review of Disney by Train
If you had the opportunity to travel to Walt Disney World solo, would you take it? Thinking of the chance to sleep in and experience some of the more “grown up” attractions, I jumped at my chance to go! It was going to be a last minute trip. And my first without the family!…
Walt Disney World’s Deluxe Villas
The Beach Club Villas Are you planning a Walt Disney World vacation with a large group that won’t fit comfortably in a standard hotel room? Do you want to cook some of your meals yourself? Do you want to have the convenience of a washer and dryer right in your unit? Or maybe you just…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 9/25/17
Walt Disney World News Disney will be celebrating the 35th anniversary of Epcot on October 1 with special entertainment and merchandise. There will be a commemorative guide map that will be offered. The celebration will begin at 10:01 a.m. at the Fountain View stage with performances by Mariachi Cobre and Voices of Liberty. There will…