Are you impatiently waiting to book your 2018 Walt Disney World Vacation? Well, I have some great news for you today! 2018 Walt Disney World Vacation Packages will be able to be booked beginning June 20, 2017! These packages will be valid for arrivals from January 1 through December 31, 2018. If you are one…
Clarabelle’s Ice Cream in California Adventure
As summer hits, we’ll all need something cool while we’re braving a sweltering theme-park day. Whether you’re just stopping by for an afternoon treat, or attempting to snack your way through the parks, Clarabelle’s Hand Scooped Ice Cream in California Adventure serves special treats that you won’t find anywhere else at the Disneyland Resort. You can…
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Tree of Life Seek-and-Find
When visiting Disney’s Animal Kingdom, one of my favorite things to do is visit the Tree of Life. My kids however don’t always feel the same. To make this a more pleasant experience for everyone I create a quick seek-and-find sheet for them to keep them entertained while I take in all the amazing details…
Movie Review: Emil and the Detectives
Image Copyright Disney Based on Erich Kästner’s 1929 novel of the same name, Emil and the Detectives was theatrically released on December 18, 1964. The live action mystery film is ninety-nine minutes in length. Plot Summary In the small German town of Neustadt, young Emil Tischbein (Bryan Russell) boards a bus to Berlin, where he…
My First Disney Cruise Line Experience
I recently took my very first Disney Cruise, and I have to tell you, I foresee more cruising in my future! My mom and I took a 3 night cruise on the Disney Fantasy from May 17-19, 2017; this cruise was extra special- it included a “double dip” at Disney’s private island, Castaway Cay! I’ve…
Disneyland’s Picnic Area
Like the sign says, the picnic area is nonsmoking I’ve been enjoying the Disneyland Resort for about 22 years, so when I try something I’ve never tried before, it’s a big deal. During my daughter’s Spring Break this year, I did just that. We had a picnic lunch in Disneyland’s picnic area. Disneyland’s Picnic Area…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 6/12/17
Walt Disney World News Mobile Ordering will be coming soon to five Magic Kingdom restaurants this summer. Guests will be able to use this new system at Tomorrowland Terrace, Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café, Pinocchio Village Haus, Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn & Café and Columbia Harbour House. There is no word on the official roll…
A Vegetarian Review of the Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe
When starting to plan our trip to Disneyland, and specifically when reading the Unofficial Guide, one of the things that struck me as interesting was that out of all of the restaurants throughout the park, the highest rated one was a bakery with a pretty small menu. However, after eating there, I definitely understand why…
The Cabana Dining Experience at Universal Orlando Resort’s Volcano Bay
Memorial Day weekend was a crazy weekend for those who visited Orlando. Not only was it the official opening day for Pandora – The World of Avatar, but it was also the grand opening of Universal Orlando Resort’s new water theme park, Volcano Bay! Volcano Bay takes the water park experience and kicks…
Pandora: The World of Avatar Now Open at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
On Pandora the Ground Glows Beneath Your Feet Day or night, the Valley of Mo’ara and its floating mountains are the focal point of Pandora: The World of Avatar. Waterfalls cascade down the 156-foot-tall mountains that appear larger than they physically are, and the landscaping is amazing, even mysterious. Guests are invited to play instruments at the…
Room to Run! Toddler Play Areas at the Walt Disney World Parks
Touring a Disney Park can be exhausting. As adults after a full day of riding rides and walking up to 15,000 steps the last thing we want to do is run around.The toddlers in our lives however are a different story. Little ones spend most of their days at Disney being pushed around in a…
Mickey Pancakes for the Soul: 5 Unexpected Benefits of a Disneyland Trip
Before I begin, I should clarify one important detail. Despite the curious title, this blog will not be a review of the Mickey Mouse pancake. This is also not a tribute to the wonders of the iconic breakfast treat at Disneyland Resort’s Rancho del Zocalo restaurant, nor is this a step-by-step tutorial on how…