One of Universal Orlando Resort’s newest restaurants is arguably one of its tastiest. You all know I have a sweet tooth, so the second I heard that CityWalk was going to be adding a table service restaurant called Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Kitchen Feast, it quickly jumped to my must try lists. And try…
How to Enjoy Disney Springs with your Family Without Shopping
Disney Springs, formerly known as Downtown Disney, is a shopping, dining, and entertainment complex along the banks of Village Lake; after a major overhaul, Disney Springs has become a destination in its very own right. Families can have fun all day without shopping, and here’s how. If you are staying at Port Orleans Riverside or…
How to Use Disney’s Mobile Ordering System
One of my favorite recent developments at Walt Disney World is the new Mobile Ordering System! If you haven’t heard – several quick service locations across Walt Disney World are now offering the ability to place your dining order via its mobile ordering system. Using the system, you can order and pay for your food…
A Vegetarian Review of the Wine Country Trattoria
Disney’s California Adventure celebrates many unique aspects of the state of California. Pacific Wharf, located near the middle of the park, helps to represent the range of cuisines available throughout the state, and the showpiece of that are is the Wine Country Trattoria. Wine Country Trattoria and the accompanying Sonoma Terrace is a beautiful and…
Universal Orlando with Food Allergies or Special Diets: Islands of Adventure
While Disney World is known for its food allergy and dietary restriction accommodations, Universal Orlando is also extremely accessible to those with food Allergies or other special diets. In a previous post, I discussed eating at Universal Studios with food allergies. This post will focus on Islands of Adventure. Islands of Adventure Counter/Quick Service…
Steps to Planning a Disney Vacation: Step Two: Choosing a Vacation Package
Planning a vacation to Walt Disney World can be stressful. Through this series of posts “Steps to Planning a Disney Vacation” I will help walk you through planning a trip hopefully helping eliminate the stress and some magic to the process. My first post “Steps to Planning a Disney Vacation: Step One: Determining Your Goal”…
Top 5 Treats in the World Showcase
When planning my next Walt Disney World vacation, food is usually where I focus the majority of my energy. From browsing menus to looking back through old food photographs I’ve taken over the years, I spend hours making sure I’m ready to check all of my Disney food must-haves off my list! One of my…
Walt Disney World’s Moderate Resorts
Port Orleans French Quarter Resort The Walt Disney World Moderate resorts are good choices for those looking for more sophisticated theming and slightly larger rooms than are available at the Values, but who aren’t interested in all the luxuries of the Deluxes. Once you’ve decided that a Moderate resort is perfect for your traveling style…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 9/11/17
Walt Disney World News An all new projection show called Sunset Seasons Greetings will occur on a snowy Sunset Blvd and will feature iconic Disney characters sharing their love for the season, and the Hollywood Tower Hotel will magically transforms all while bringing to life the characters’ stories. Disney character moments include:-Mickey and Minnie reminiscing…
Visiting Pandora – When You Don’t Love Avatar
Confession: I don’t love Avatar… Yes, I’m speaking of James Cameron’s 2009 blockbuster film. I know it has the highest gross theatrical revenues of any movie EVER ($2.7 billion!) and has adoring fans around the globe. I am just not one of them. Perhaps the excessive hype raised the bar too high. Maybe it…
Foodie Friday: Review of PizzeRizzo
Nothing says pizza like a rat, right? PizzeRizzo opened a little less than a year ago, replacing Pizza Planet, at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The entire restaurant, which is named after Rizzo the Rat of Muppet fame, saw a complete refurbishment, bringing great, unique Muppet touches to the counter service dining location. Rizzo and his family…
How to make a Mickey Piñata
How to make a Mickey Piñata When my husband and I found out we were expecting our first child, I started thinking about the gender reveal party and how I could make a fun reveal and also incorporate my love of Disney. I came up with a Mickey piñata! The idea behind it…