One of the aspects of the Disney Dining Plan that we greatly enjoy is the snack credits that we are able to choose from throughout our vacation. We have used the Disney Dining Plan during our last three Disney vacations and have some tips and tricks that work well for us. Here are some…
It’s Looking a Lot Like Christmas at Disney Springs
In addition to a nightly tree lightning ceremony, lots of live entertainment is happening at Disney Springs for the holidays. Every night a family of the day is chosen to light the Christmas tree at 6:00 p.m. at the Once Upon a Toy fountain play area. Throughout the evening a DJ spinning holiday-themed music, snowflake and…
Main Street Entertainment at Disneyland
I’m just walking right down the middle of Main Street USA at Disneyland, and what’s that I see? A good old-fashioned marching band, coming down the street. I stop and watch for a few minutes, then meander on. But look — down a little farther is a barber-shop quartet. They harmonize as they sing “Happy Birthday”…
Tips for Enjoying a Walt Disney World Vacation During the Busy Holiday Season
The week between Christmas and New Years is the busiest time of year at Walt Disney World. Crowds pour into the parks each day to celebrate the holidays at the most magical place on earth! I’m one of the people who makes the annual pilgrimage to Disney property during the holidays, and I can tell…
Christmas Time at the Disneyland Resort
Sleeping Beauty Castle dressed up for the holidays Ask my 11 year old daughter to list her favorite things, and “Christmas” and “Disneyland” will be on that list. Of course, if you put those two things together, you get a magical experience rivaled on few other places in the world. When the winter holidays arrive,…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 12/5/16
Walt Disney World Resort is introducing a new add-on associated with the park-hopper ticket called Express Transportation. This new option enables Guests to travel conveniently between theme parks by picking them up and dropping them off by Disney Transportation from directly inside the parks. This feature is available at Vacation Planning or Guest Relations. Express…
Foodie Friday: Christmas Day Dinner at Trail’s End
Have you ever been to Walt Disney World on Christmas Day? Last year, I was! My brother moved to Orlando a few years ago and so last year, my parents decided that instead of having us all come home for Christmas, we would spend the holidays in the land of theme parks, which was just…
Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resorts Gear Up for the Holidays
The Swan and Dolphin are among the most centrally located resorts in Walt Disney World. Though these resorts are located inside the World and Disney handles their reservations, they’re owned by Sheraton (Dolphin) and Westin (Swan) and can be booked directly through their parent companies too. Both hotels are massive yet whimsical. Designed by Michael…
The Fun That Can Be Had at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party
The holiday season at Walt Disney World is unlike anything you can imagine! There’s nothing better than strolling down Main Street U.S.A. with a hot cocoa in hand, listening to Christmas carols, and taking in the view of Cinderella Castle, adored with thousands of sparkling lights. This Christmas season, I was lucky enough to take…
Things to Do at Walt Disney World with Pre-Teens
A trip to Walt Disney World with pre-teens will undoubtedly include plans to visit the headliner attractions that are the topic of many-a-guidebook and blog. Things like Space Mountain, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, Soarin’, Kilimanjaro Safaris, and The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror. If you are traveling to Walt Disney World with pre-teens, you might…
Movie Review: Savage Sam
DVD cover Copyright Disney A sequel to Old Yeller (1957), Savage Sam was theatrically released on June 1, 1963. The live action adventure drama is 103 minutes in length and, like its predecessor, is based on a novel of the same name by Fred Gipson. Plot Summary In post-Civil War Texas, teenager Travis Coates (Tommy…
Our Atlantis Shore Excursion
The Atlantis Resort on Nassau One of the few things not covered in the price of a Disney Cruise are the myriad port adventures you can choose. On our recent Bahamian cruise aboard the Disney Dream, my family and I decided to book one of these in advance. We would be spending a day at…