Did you know that this week (yesterday, in fact) was National Cupcake Day? I love a good cupcake. It’s got cake, it’s got icing, it’s so yummy! And of course, one thing that Disney isn’t shy with is the proliferation of cupcakes they offer! To celebrate, I thought I’d take a look at the incredible…
Viva Navidad at Disney California Adventure
Disney California Adventure‘s Christmas celebration has really expanded over the past few years. This marks the fourth year for the Viva Navidad activities in the Paradise Pier area, and the party just keeps getting bigger! The heart of Viva Navidad is the street party featuring the Three Caballeros (seen at the top of this article) and groups of…
The Candlelight Processional: A Walt Disney World Holiday Must Do
The Candlelight Processional has become a yearly tradition for my family during the holidays. I’ve seen some excellent narrators in the past, but this year I was super excited to finally see Neil Patrick Harris! I was a huge fan of “How I Met Your Mother”and even watched him on “Doogie Howser” many years ago,…
Easy Tips for Taking Great Disney Christmas Pictures
Any trip to Walt Disney World is bound to generate some great pictures. This is especially true during the Christmas season, when the whole resort is beautifully decorated. However, with just a little bit of extra knowledge, you can make sure that your pictures capture the true essence of your magical trip. Tip One: Use…
Top 5 Free Holiday Activities at Walt Disney World
Christmas at Walt Disney World is magical; from the decorations adorning the buildings of Main Street U.S.A. to the Christmas carols playing in the background at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, everything seems a little bit more special during the holiday season. Walt Disney World offers many wonderful ways to celebrate Christmas without an added price tag!…
Walt Disney Animation’s Newest Movie – Moana
The day before Thanksgiving was the opening day for the new Disney film, Moana. I told our kids that we would go see the movie on the opening night. But little did they know I planned on taking them to NYC as part of our pre-Thanksgiving family tradition trip. For the past two years we…
Movie Review: The Moon-Spinners
DVD Cover Copyright Disney Based on Mary Stewart’s best-selling 1962 romance suspense novel of the same name (1), Disney’s The Moon-Spinners was theatrically released on July 2, 1964. The live action film is 118 minutes in length. Plot Summary A young English woman, Nicky Ferris (Hayley Mills), and her aunt, Frances Ferris (Joan Greenwood), endure…
The Oceaneer Club and Lab on the Disney Dream
The Kids Only Oceaneer Club The Oceaneer Club and the Oceaneer Lab are two sections of the supervised children’s activity center on Deck 5 of the Disney Dream. These are meant for children ages 3 – 12. The Club is aimed towards younger children and the Lab is aimed towards older children, however, children are…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 12/12/16
Walt Disney World is reintroducing its Disney After Hours event that is held at the Magic Kingdom next month. Disney After Hours enables Guests to experience little to no wait at attractions and meet and greets. Guests will also receive ice cream novelties, popcorn and bottled beverages. Disney After Hours will take place on select…
Foodie Friday: An Experience at Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto
Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort became a hit from the moment the doors open. From its kitchy decor, to the fun schtick, to the infamous drinks and glasses, Trader Sam’s offers Guests a fun and light-hearted experience from the moment you walk into the door. Ah…but that’s the trick…being able to…
Highlights from the Wine and Dine 5K and 10K Races
One thing I love about RunDisney events is that you get to see things during the races that you wouldn’t normally see on an average day in the parks. I recently had the opportunity to run two of the Wine and Dine races and can’t wait to share what I loved the most! Seeing…
runDisney’s Registration Window Peaks at 331 Days
The runDisney registration window peaks at 331 days next year, far in advance of windows like 60 days for FastPass+ and 180 days for advanced dining reservations. That’s more than 47 weeks in advance you must decide to register for a race that wait for it…. you cannot get a refund for, transfer your bib,…