During Halloween Time, Disneyland offers the themed Disney’s Happiest Haunts Tour. For years this tour has proven extremely popular but in 2016 the tour’s entire scope was changed. No longer is the tour the immersive, storytelling, villain stopping play. Now this tour has grown into a full, history driven expedition into one of the most…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 10/31/16
Beginning November 4, the new Castle Projection show called “Once Upon a Time,” will debut at the Magic Kingdom. This nighttime show is inspired by the Tokyo Disneyland show and features beloved characters and musical moments from tales such as “Cinderella,” “Peter Pan,” “Frozen,” “Beauty and the Beast” and more. Because of that, Celebrate the…
Hollywood Studios: Extra Magic Hours #2 Trip Review
Our Walt Disney World vacation continued with another Extra Magic Hour morning this time at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This would be our second EMH at Hollywood Studios and we debated if it was worth getting up for or not, but I am glad we did. Here was how our day played out. This vacation included…
Foodie Friday: Ode to the Chocolate Cupcake at Walt Disney World
Did you know that today is National Chocolate Day?! Can I just tell you that I am ready to celebrate! I’ve been waiting all week to enjoy a great and special chocolate treat just for the occasion. So, today, I thought I would share with you my love of both chocolate and cupcakes in…
The Red Car Trolley in California Adventure
Our attraction at Disneyland is both a show and a ride. The Red Car Trolley in California Adventure mimics an old-fashioned trolley line from the 1930s, the era of the park’s Buena Vista Street. Several times each day, the trolley hosts a compact show that is upbeat, easy to view, and entertaining for all ages. Consequently, It’s one…
Maximizing the Disney Dining Plan
There is a lot of information out there in whether or not the Disney Dining Plan is a good value. There are arguments to be made both ways. In many cases, what you pay for the plan isn’t a good value when compared to what you would have spent in cash for the same food. …
What to Expect When Visiting the Coca-Cola Store at Disney Springs
The fun never stops at Disney Springs what with the constant additions of retail, restaurant, and entertainment spaces, one of these being the new Coca-Cola facility. Located right outside the Orange garages eastern most entrance to Disney Springs and right next door to the AMC Theater and Planet Hollywood is one of the larger standalone…
The Best Savory Dishes at the Epcot Food and Wine Festival
One of my favorite events at Walt Disney World is the Epcot Food and Wine Festival, which is held each autumn. The event is very accessible because in addition to exclusive/expensive dining events, your park admission allows you to partake in the food kiosks located around the World Showcase. These kiosks give you a…
The Frightfully Fun Parade at Mickey’s Halloween Party
Eerie projections entertain before the parade My family experienced Mickey’s Halloween Party at Disneyland Park for the first time on September 30th. One of the things we did not want to miss was the Frightfully Fun Parade. This is the first year this particular parade was running down Main Street, U.S.A. For those of you…
Ready to Run-Preparing for the Wine and Dine Races
When I signed up for the Princess 5K last year, I expected it to be my one and only race. After all, running is not exactly my thing. Sure, I would jog on the treadmill at the gym every once in a while, but I definitely wouldn’t have called myself a runner. So how did…
The Halloween Time Display at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel
All throughout Disneyland Resort, Halloween Time brings cheerful and colorful Halloween decorations and activities. The Halloween Time display at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel is just one example. Located in Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel and Spa’s foyer, the display has materialized for the last few years. Each year it is different and each year it…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 10/24/16
Reservations for Club Villain at Sunset Showcase in Disney’s Hollywood Studios have been opened for select dates from November through January. Shows will take place every Friday and Saturday nights in November and December and on Friday evenings in January. Reservations are now available to be made. Club Villain is a ticketed dining and entertainment…