In July 2017, Disneyland introduced a new version of FastPass, known as MaxPass. MaxPass has a lot in common with Disneyland’s existing FastPass system, but increases its efficiency. This souped-up MaxPass currently runs $10 per person, per day. Disney has been coy about how long that price will hold as they get bugs worked out…
Foodie Friday: Top Places at Walt Disney World for Fall-Inspired Treats
Today is officially the first day of fall, which means it’s ok to start indulging in pumpkin everything. (Unless you’ve already been doing it….she says while hiding the pumpkin spice Cheerios she bought.) While everywhere on the planet seems to offer pumpkin-flavored everything (a friend of mine even found pumpkin spice cough drops…ew!) Walt Disney…
A Fond Farewell to Ellen’s Energy Adventure
Saying goodbye to attractions is always hard. I grew up visiting Walt Disney World and have watched many attractions come and go over the years. Some are easier to let go of than others, and it is certainly nice to be able to say goodbye to the ones I have enjoyed. When the announcement was…
Enter to Win a Mickey Mouse Pumpkin Halloween Bucket
Halloween is one of the most fun times, especially when you throw in a little Disney magic, right? I mean, how much fun is dressing up as your favorite Disney character or attending Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party? I even have adorable Mickey Mouse themed decorations that I put out each year to celebrate. So,…
Dining at Disney’s Polynesian Resort
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is arguably the most beautiful and wonderfully-themed resort on Walt Disney World property. The theme of the southern Pacific islands and celebration of tiki culture is found throughout and extends to right to its dining options. Everyone visiting Walt Disney World should consider dining at Disney’s Polynesian Resort. Most of the…
Top Places to Find Disney PhotoPass Photographers
Do you love photos? Then you absolutely need to take advantages of Disney’s photographers. Disney PhotoPass photographers are Cast Members that have been trained to take amazing photographs of your family throughout Walt Disney World. Here are some top places to find these amazing Disney PhotoPass Photographers. Park Icons The first place you can find…
Top Five Walt Disney World Resort Pools
Big Blue Pool- Photo Credit Kathy Anderson Ranking the top five pools at the Walt Disney World Resort seems like an impossible task. The Resort in Orlando Florida is known for several things, family fun, character meet and greets, immersive themes, and THE HEAT. To beat the heat there is no better way than…
A Time of Transition: Disney’s Hollywood Studios
If you are a first-time visitor to Disney’s Hollywood Studios Theme Park at Walt Disney World, you probably will notice the Pardon our Pixie Dust signs. However, if you are a returning guest, you may find yourself noticing more of what is missing than what is remaining. Gone are Backlot Tour, The Great Movie Ride, and the iconic…
Movie Review: Rascal
Based on Sterling North’s 1963 memoir of the same name, Disney’s Rascal was theatrically released on June 11, 1969. The live action comedy-drama is eighty-five minutes in length. Plot Summary In the middle of the twentieth century, an aged Sterling North (voiced by Walter Pidgeon) recollects a childhood summer fifty years earlier in rural Wisconsin….
An Overview of Walt Disney World’s Deluxe Resorts
Our view from the Polynesian Village Resort Walt Disney World’s Deluxe resorts are perfect for those who want the best of what Disney has to offer. The Deluxe Resorts offer large, spacious, well appointment rooms, enviable locations, sophisticated theming, and fine dining. Once you’ve decided that this is the resort category you’re looking for, you…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 9/18/17
Walt Disney World News The Mobile Ordering Service will be expanding availability to Rosie’s All-American Café, Catalina Eddie’s, and Fairfax Fare at Disney’s Hollywood Studios beginning September 19. Beginning November 3 in Walt Disney Presents (formerly One Man’s Dream) will be showing a preview of the Pixar film, Coco. Along with the preview, there will…
Guardians of the Galaxy — Mission Breakout
A year ago, west-coast Disney fans learned that California Adventure favorite Tower of Terror would sadly be closing for a new experience based on the popular Marvel Guardians of the Galaxy movies. While the original Tower of Terror remains open to hapless guests at Walt Disney World, the new Guardians of the Galaxy — Mission: BREAKOUT at Disneyland brings…