You’re all set. You read all the blogs, pinned all the pins, MagicBands have arrived and the bags are packed! It’s time to get magical! Wheeeeee!!!! Now what… The planning and anticipation of the big trip can be a bit consuming, especially if you’re doing the whole “surprise! you’re going to Disney World today” route like…
Best FastPass+ Picks for Thrill-Seekers
Walt Disney World is home to some of the best attractions on earth; with a wide variety of different experiences, guests of all ages and walks of life are sure to find something they enjoy. Thrill-seekers are no exception! Walt Disney World’s four theme parks boast a selection of unique attractions sure to get that…
How to Make a R2D2 Cake
Every year I let my kids choose their birthday cake. This year my son wanted a R2D2 cake and informed me it would be easy. Here is how I went about making this specialty cake. Items needed: Three boxes of cake mix Three to four cans of white frosting Blue and red food coloring Large…
How to Order MagicBands
If you’re staying in a Walt Disney World Resort Hotel, one of the steps of planning your vacation is ordering your complimentary MagicBands! MagicBands are unique to Walt Disney World so you if you’ve never ordered them before (or if it’s been a while!) here’s a step-by-step tutorial. MagicBands can be ordered through the My…
Add Universal to a Disney World vacation
After visiting Walt Disney World a few times, our children figured out that — gasp — Orlando has other theme parks! Chief among them is Universal, which has sparked interest in the past few years with notable additions themed to Harry Potter, Minions, and other popular franchises. So how do you add Universal to a Disney…
Tips to runDisney On a Budget
I have run many runDisney races; if you have run a runDisney race, you know that they are not inexpensive. In addition to purchasing a race bib or a challenge bib, your overall race expenses involve a night or several nights away from home. My first race was the Walt Disney World Marathon in 2013….
A Guide to Character Meals at Disneyland
Goofy’s Kitchen at the Disneyland Hotel One of the most popular things to do on a Disney vacation is to enjoy a meal with the characters. The Disneyland Resort has many opportunities to enjoy a character meal. I’ve listed each one so you can decide which one is the best bet for your family. ARIEL’S…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 5/8/17
Walt Disney World News Guests visiting Disney’s Hollywood Studios are now able to meet Star-Lord and Groot from Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol 2. They are available inside Walt Disney: One Man’s Dream through the holiday season. Beginning Wednesday, May 10, Tarzan will be able to be found behind the Tree of Life at Disney’s…
Disney on Ice – Passport to Adventure
Have you ever considered taking your family (or just yourself!) to Disney on Ice but weren’t sure what to expect? That’s exactly how I’ve felt for a while now! I always look for ways to get a dose of Disney and I thought this might be perfect for that. I finally took the plunge and…
Foodie Friday: Top 7 Disney Dining Plan One Credit Table Service Restaurant Values
You’ve decided to go for it. You’ve purchased the regular Disney Dining Plan! This plan, allows Guests to receive a refillable mug, two snacks, one counter service meal, and one table service meal. So, of course, when on this plan, you would want to maximize your dollars and one way to do that is to…
Coming Soon – Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2
(Editor’s Note: Don’t worry! There aren’t any spoilers here!) When the teaser trailer for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 came out, I was excited. I loved the first movie and needed to see the next chapter. The teaser trailer worked to get me even more enthusiastic and then there was Baby Groot –…
This Summer at Walt Disney World Resort is Packed with Fun!
I start to think about all of the fun happening this summer at Walt Disney World Resort and know I need to be there! I can’t quite decide what I’m most excited about though. Three of the four major theme parks, one water park, and Disney Springs welcome either a new show, attraction, dining experience,…