One of the things I was continually impressed by on my recent trip to Disneyland was the quality and originality of the dining options. As a vegetarian, especially one with a limited palate growing up, I became very used to looking for a single item on a menu to measure whether or not I could…
5 Things Not To Pack In Your Park Bag on Your Disney Vacation
If you are like me, you probably do the same thing I do. You pack your park bag and throw everything you think you may possibly need in there and don’t use half of it. Now you are carrying around a heavy bag and you haven’t even bought your souvenirs yet! I also recommend using…
Strategies for Meeting Mickey Mouse in the Magic Kingdom
Meeting Mickey Mouse is on the top of almost every first-time Walt Disney World visitor’s list (and probably a lot of repeat visitors’ lists too). Meeting Mickey Mouse in a long line, however, probably is not. With Mickey’s enduring popularity, it can be tough to get that prized photo with him and not feel like you…
Six Reasons Why I Love to runDisney
I’ve never been much of a runner and certainly never pictured myself running a long distance race. That all changed about a year ago when I signed up for my first runDisney event, the Princess 5K. I never knew that it could be so much FUN to run! Since then, I have been hooked. Here…
Rivers of Light — What to Expect and Where to See the Show
There is no doubt in my mind, Rivers of Light, the new sound-and-light show at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, is a headliner. The show takes place along the lagoon formed by the Discovery River, and lasts 15 minutes. Rich in symbolism, Rivers of Light is about the relationship between humans, animals, and the forces of nature…
Photography in Walt Disney World: Places You Will Want to Take Pictures
Taking pictures in Walt Disney World is one of my favorite things to do. They are a great way to remember the fun that you’ve had on vacation. I have some photos that I like to do on every trip. I also like to take some pictures in the same place each time we go…
Departure Day at Disneyland
Spend the morning at the Lego Store It’s the saddest day of your Disneyland vacation – departure day. You’re going to have to leave mid day, so you didn’t purchase park passes. How to spend your last precious hours at The Happiest Place on Earth before you have to go back to the real world?…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 3/27/17
Walt Disney World News We now have a better look at the menu of Satu’li Canteen, a fast casual dining experience in Pandora – The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Guests will be able to enjoy healthful dishes and familiar flavors from another world—wholesome grains, fresh vegetables and hearty proteins.Items will include: A…
Foodie Friday: Review of The BOATHOUSE
There have been a ton of great new restaurants that have come up on the streets of Disney Springs. From Blaze Pizza to Homecomin’, to Frontera Cocina, to Paddlefish and more. But one of the very first restaurants to come on the “Disney Springs” scene is one of my favorites. The BOATHOUSE! The restaurant may…
Worth It or Not? A Guide to Secondary Walt Disney World Attractions for First-Timers
Space Mountain. Splash Mountain. Tower of Terror. Expedition Everest. Test Track. These are some of the biggest names in theme park attractions in the world and should be in every Walt Disney World first-timer’s plans. But there is so much more to Walt Disney World than the big thrills. There are many lesser-known and less thrilling…
Garden Grove
Character dining is one of my favorite ways to meet some of my favorite Disney pals without waiting in some of the long lines in the parks. This allows me to use my FastPasses and park time to ride rides and see parades and shows. I especially love the character meals that are offered at…
Meeting Disney Legend Marty Sklar
Epcot is now home to several major festivals that take place throughout the year. The newest festival, the International Festival of the Arts, followed in the footsteps of the Epcot Food and Wine and Epcot Flower and Garden Festivals all host various seminars for guests to enjoy. One of these seminars featured Marty Sklar, an…