If there is one food that wraps up everything I love about Disneyland in a puffy little package, it would be a beignet. Mmm, Mickey-shaped, airy, powdered-sugar delights that practically melt in your mouth. If you’re looking for beignets at Disneyland, then you’ll find them at the Mint Julep Bar in New Orleans Square. The…
A Celebration of Hall of Presidents at the Magic Kingdom
Picture Copyright Lisa B On this Election Day, we will choose a new president, either Republican Donald Trump or Democrat Hillary Clinton. The results of the election will impact a classic Magic Kingdom attraction, The Hall of Presidents. This educational multimedia performance, located in Liberty Square, is updated each time a new president assumes office to…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 11/7/16
Guests can now sail on the Jingle Cruise in Adventureland at the Magic Kingdom. A Frozen Holiday Wish Castle lights show has also begun on Main Street U.S.A. Guests will also be able to catch holiday versions of several Magic Kingdom shows. They include: Move It! Shake It! Dance and Play It! Street Party Mickey’s…
See Ya Real Soon Breakfast at the Enchanted Garden
We will miss you, Enchanted Garden! The See Ya Real Soon Breakfast on board the Disney Dream is the final breakfast of the cruise, on the day the ship returns to port. (Think of it as the Cruise Line’s version of the Tragical Express from Walt Disney World back to the airport – it’s coming, you know…
How To Make a Disney Trip Video
I am traditionally a person that loves scrapbooking. I love to hold the pictures in my hand and buy pretty papers and stickers. But over the years, I have learned that these typically sit on a shelf and get very little time in people’s hands. Additionally, so many of our family are all over the…
Foodie Friday: Dining at Lotus Blossom at Epcot
One of the least favorite countries to dine in at Epcot seems to be the China Pavilion. It always seems like people pass by here, likely because there are other great and delicious options to choose from and Chinese food restaurants are so prevalent around neighborhoods, oftentimes with better food than what’s found around the…
Newsies: From the Screen to the Stage
In 1899, the streets of New York City echoed with the voices of newsies, peddling the papers of Joseph Pulitzer, William Randolph Hearst, and other giants of the newspaper world. On every corner you saw them carrying the banner. Bringing you the news for a penny a pape. Poor orphans and runaways, the newsies were…
Lunch at The Boathouse
Disney Springs has changed dramatically over the past few months. Not only have a wide variety of new stores opened, but there has also been an explosion of new places to eat. I’ve slowly been making my way around the Springs, determined to try everything eventually. One of the places on my list was The…
What’s Included on Disney Cruise Line?
One of the most frequent questions for people considering a Disney Cruise Line Vacation is what items are included in the cruise fare. Actually, Disney Cruise Line is full of experiences and amenities. So many that I had a hard time narrowing it down for this article! First of all, there is no shortage…
Cookie’s BBQ on Castaway Cay
Welcome to Cookie’s! One of the great things about a Disney Cruise that stops at Castaway Cay is that you can easily eat on the island without spending any additional money. Of course, if you want a cocktail or a beer, you’re going to have to pony up. But if you want soft drinks, ice…
Movie Review: 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
DVD Cover Copyright Disney Based on Jules Verne’s 1870 novel Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, Disney’s 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea was theatrically released on December 23, 1954. The live action film is 127 minutes in length. Plot Summary In 1868 San Francisco, mariners are in a state of panic following the torpedoing of…
Celebrate Día de los Muertos at Frontera Cocina
Did you know that today is the celebration of Día de los Muertos? Día de los Muertos, otherwise known as Day of the Dead, is a tradition that began in central Mexico and celebrates a 3,000-year-old Aztec ritual. The holiday is a time to honor loved ones who have passed on by celebrating their lives…