My daughter and I are both huge animal lovers. We love Disney’s Animal Kingdom. It’s a different experience every time because the animals never act the same. Some of our favorite things we like to do is walk the Gorilla Trails, watch Siamangs over by Expedition Everest and also the Maharajah Jungle Trek and Gorilla…
How to Spend Arrival Day at Disneyland
View from the observation deck of the Grand Californian Villas You’ve made it! After a long day of traveling, you’ve arrived at the Disneyland Resort. You’ve checked in and settled into your hotel room. The thing is, it’s fairly late in the day, and you don’t want to shell out big bucks to get into…
Movie Review: Monkeys, Go Home!
DVD Cover Copyright Disney A live action comedy based on G.K. Wilkinson’s 1962 novel The Monkeys, Monkeys, Go Home! was theatrically released on February 8, 1967. The film, the first Disney movie released following the death of Walt Disney on December 15, 1966, is 101 minutes in length. Plot Summary With an inheritance and a…
Tune as Old as Song – Finding Beauty and the Beast at Disneyland
If your family is anything like mine, you will have at least one Beauty and the Beast fan in there somewhere. There is something about the 1991 Disney animated feature that draws them in. Perhaps it’s the message that it takes courage to see people as they truly are. Maybe it’s that Belle saves her…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 3/20/17
Walt Disney World News The Dress Shop, an all new shopping experience, is coming to the Marketplace Co-Op at Disney Springs. This area will sell gorgeous dresses and apparel that are whimsical and full of great Disney fun. Designs feature Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room, “it’s a small world,” Orange Bird, The Haunted Mansion, Minnie Mouse, Snow…
Mardi Gras at Universal Studios – Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler for 50 Nights
Every night, February 4th through March 25th, Universal Studios Orlando celebrates Mardi Gras. As the 12 floats make their way through Universal Studios, bringing a family-friendly version of the New Orleans celebrations to Florida, guests excitedly collect beads, which are distributed generously. This year, 6 out of the 12 floats are new. The new floats,…
Best Places to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
Are you in the Orlando area today, but not sure how to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day? There are a ton of fun ways to celebrate the Irish both at Walt Disney World and at Universal Orlando! So, put on your green and get ready to have some fun! Raglan Road The biggest party of…
Traveling by Auto Train to Walt Disney World
If you live in the northeast, you know that there is one major obstacle keeping you from spending more time at Walt Disney World in Florida: geography. (Okay, and money, but we’ll save the money saving tips for another blog post!) No matter how you get there, it is a long journey. If you fly,…
A Tale as Old as Time: Finding Beauty and the Beast at Walt Disney World
It may be a tale as old as time, but the story of a girl and her adventures to rid her small, provincial village of not one, but two, savage beasts is beloved by many. In 1991, when Disney first introduced Belle to an audience primed for such a story (encouraging little girls…
Top 10 Quick Service Restaurants in Walt Disney World
Following up the success of the Top 10 Table Service Restaurant awards, the Mouse for Less Academy of Disney Culinary Arts and Sciences is at it again, this time just a bit quicker. That’s right, once again thanks to the voting of the members of the Mouse for Less Facebook group, we have a definitive…
How to Pre-Purchase Memory Maker
One of the options you’ll consider when planning your Walt Disney World vacation is whether to purchase Memory Maker. Memory Maker is a way to get all of the photos that were taken during your vacation. If you need help deciding whether Memory Maker is right for your family, you can read all about it…
What to do when it’s Super Busy at Disney California Adventure
Disney California Adventure‘s headliners always draw a crowd, but peak days can make a visit to Disneyland‘s second park a real struggle. If you don’t want to spend you vacation day stuck in endless lines, you’ll want to be prepared and know what to do when it’s super busy at Disney California Adventure. 1. Be one…