We all know that feeling you get when your Disney vacation is over. You’re headed back to work, school starts early in the morning, or you’ve got that big pile of laundry staring at you. It’s hard to beat the post-vacation blues, especially when you’ve just returned from the Most Magical Place on Earth. I’ve…
Movie Review: Darby O’Gill and the Little People
Based on Herminie Templeton Kavanagh’s 1903 work of Irish folklore Darby O’Gill and the Good People, Disney’s Darby O’Gill and the Little People was theatrically released on June 26, 1959. The live action fantasy adventure film is ninety-three minutes in length. Plot Summary In Ireland, an elderly widower, Darby O’Gill (Albert Sharpe), has for…
Top 5 Reasons to Stay at the Disneyland Hotel
The entrance to the Disneyland Hotel from Downtown Disney Picking an onsite hotel at Disneyland is not quite as nerve racking as doing the same thing at Walt Disney World. After all, Disneyland only boasts three onsite hotels. Still, there are good reasons to stay at each of Disneyland’s resorts. Here are my top five…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 6/26/17
Walt Disney World News This year’s Eat to the Beat concert series during the 22nd Epcot International Food & Wine Festival from August 31-November 13 will feature eleven new-to-the-festival bands, including Kenny G., Squeeze and 10,000 Maniacs. In addition, 21 fan-favorite musical acts will return. The concerts take place at the America Gardens Theatre at…
Easy Minnie and Mickey Mouse Cupcakes
These adorable Mickey Mouse cupcakes would be perfect for a Disney-themed birthday party, a pre-trip surprise, or simply a sweet treat to make with kids! They remind me of an Ear Hat from a Disney park. Mickey Mouse cupcakes are easy to make and delicious! Oreo Cookie Mickey Mouse Cupcakes Ingredients: 1 cake mix — any flavor…
Foodie Friday: 2018 Disney Dining Plan Changes
It’s that time of year again. Walt Disney World vacation packages just became available for 2018. And of course with the release of these new vacation packages, it also means that we’ve seen some changes with the Disney Dining Plan. This year, while there was of course, the inevitable price increase, there was also an…
Review of the Caring for Giants Tour
The Caring for Giants Tour at Animal Kingdom is one of the newest backstage tours available at Walt Disney World. If you’re looking for a tour that is easy on the wallet and doesn’t require a major time requirement, I would highly recommend this experience! Caring for Giants is available daily and the tour lasts about an…
A Review of Disney’s Family Magic Tour
Have you heard of Disney’s Family Magic Tour? It is a scavenger hunt tour that runs daily at 10 a.m. in the Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. The cost is $39 per person (in addition to your park admission). Wondered if it would be fun for your family? I am here to say yes, yes,…
Disney Cruise Freebies
It is no secret that Disney cruises are expensive. I’m a rather frugal person, and after spending all of that money I want to make sure I take advantage of everything that is included in the price of my cruise. I dislike experiences where you pay one price, only to find that there are constantly…
Dealing with Motion Sickness on a Disney Cruise
I recently went on my first Disney Cruise aboard the Disney Fantasy, and it was pure paradise! Unfortunately, I’m a sufferer of motion sickness, and despite my best efforts, I felt a bit under the weather throughout the trip. I was able to make the best of my trip, and still had a phenomenal time, but…
Discovery Cove: A Very Different Orlando Attraction
There is no doubt that the highlight of a visit to Discovery Cove is the opportunity to swim with an Atlantic bottlenose dolphin, but there is so much more to this beautifully landscaped place. There are waterfalls, winding rivers, white-sand beaches, and exotic birds, to name a few. The day at Discovery Cove starts early…
Eating at Walt Disney World with Food Allergies: Table Service Restaurants
Walt Disney World has become the gold standard for accommodating guest with food allergies and other dietary restrictions. All Walt Disney World restaurants can accommodate food allergies and unlike in the “real world” you’ll rarely find your self faced with just plain gluten free pasta or a plate of lettuce. Make Advanced Dining Reservations…