When you visit Walt Disney World frequently there is one thing you end up with tons of—MagicBands! You can order them through the Disney World site. Once you receive them in the mail the next fun thing to try is decorating them. You can order professionally made skins from many different companies online, but I think…
Top 5 Reasons to Stay at Disney’s Contemporary Resort
photo ©Tim Rogers My very first trip to Walt Disney World involved a stay at the Contemporary Resort. It was 1976, and I was a wee lass, so I don’t remember a lot about that stay. But certain memories took hold: being thrilled as our monorail swept right into our hotel lobby, my parents waking…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 6/19/17
Walt Disney World News Disney PhotoPass has been added to Pirates of the Caribbean at the Magic Kingdom. The photo is taken as Guests prepare to exit the skeleton grotto, right before the drop. At the Disney & Pixar Short Film Festival at Epcot, two new Academy award-winning Pixar shorts have joined the lineup. “Feast,”…
A Review of the Bon Voyage Adventure Breakfast at Trattoria al Forno
When Walt Disney World announced that a new character breakfast called the Bon Voyage Adventure Breakfast would be starting at Trattoria al Forno that not only featured Rapunzel and Ariel but also Flynn Ryder and Prince Eric, I was pretty excited. There are just not many occasions to meet the men behind the princesses. I jumped…
Getting Groceries to Walt Disney World from Amazon Prime Now
In-room breakfasts, snacks, and bottles of water for the parks are great ways to save money on your Walt Disney World vacation. Fortunately, there has never been an easier time to get groceries delivered right to your Walt Disney World resort. You have a number of options at your disposal now, and the one with…
Snack Spotlight: Macarons at Gaston’s Tavern
One of the biggest crazes out there right now are macarons. They are just everywhere. For those who don’t know what they are, they are petite, flavored treats that are sweet meringue-based confection made from egg whites, icing sugar, granulated sugar, almond powder or ground almond, and food coloring. So, of course, you knew…
Port of San Diego
We had been on several Disney Cruises out of Port Canaveral, but the Eastbound Panama Canal cruise was leaving from the Port of San Diego. The fear of the unknown reared its ugly head, and we weren’t sure what to expect from this new port or city. As with any new situation, I armed…
How to Make a Mickey Head Wreath
As you host family and friends this summer, invite them in with a touch of Disney magic with a Mickey Head Wreath! The wreath I am going to show you how to make is really easy and anyone can do it. I set out to make something easy and low cost. Supplies I used: Grapevine…
Planning a Disney World Trip with Food Allergies: 5 Tips Before You Go
If you have food allergies or other dietary restrictions, you know traveling to a new place can require a great deal of research and at times limit your options. The good news is Walt Disney World has become a “gold standard” for food allergies and other dietary restrictions. Still, there are some things to additional…
Flying Solo at Victoria & Albert’s
I was a little apprehensive about making my first visit to this culinary landmark unaccompanied. I mean, nothing screams “solo dining” like the most elegant and romantic restaurant in Central Florida, Victoria & Albert’s, right? But once I passed through those heavy double doors, every Cast Member made it very clear that this was going…
Jambo House vs. Kidani Village: Which One is Right for You?
Many people often wonder about the difference between the two resorts at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge: Jambo House vs. Kidani Village. Both offer great amenities, pools, and activities. So, how do you know which one would be better for your family? Which should you choose? Flamingo viewing area Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, also known as…
To Buy or Not To Buy – The Do’s and Don’ts of Pre-Disney Shopping
My oh my, what should I buy? As any Pinner will tell you, there are about a grillion and 71 posts out there saying “buy this before you go to Disney!” To be honest, I got pretty caught up in all the frenetic “I gottta get this” purchasing-palooza before our visit with the main…