DVD Cover Copyright Disney Based on Frankie and John O’Rear’s 1967 novel Chateau Bon Vivant, Snowball Express was theatrically released on December 22, 1972. The live action comedy is ninety-three minutes in length. Plot Summary Upon arriving at his accounting firm’s office in New York City, Johnny Baxter (Dean Jones) receives both bad news and…
Top 10 Reasons to Purchase Memory Maker
Many people go back and forth on the purchasing of the Memory Maker for their Walt Disney World vacation. The Memory Maker is a Disney PhotoPass service you can purchase ahead of time which then allows you to download, share and print all the pictures you have taken by Disney photographers. This includes all…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites: Walt Disney World News – 7/11/16
The Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular Dessert Party will now take place in Star Wars Launch Bay at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Guests will check in at the entrance to Star Wars Launch Bay, then experience photo opportunities, meet and greets, and exhibits. There will also be Star Wars-themed desserts including R2-D2 and Darth Vader Cupcakes,…
All About the Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail
One of the best ways to see some of Disney’s most exciting animals up close is to walk through the Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail (formerly known as the Pangani Forest Exploration Trail) located in the Africa section of Disney’s Animal Kingdom near the entrance to Kilimanjaro Safaris. If you’ve never taken the time to…
Foodie Friday: Dinner Review of Kona Cafe
One of my all-time favorite restaurants at Walt Disney World is Kona Cafe! It’s a popular stop for many at breakfast, due to the exceptionally famous Tonga Toast, however my favorite meal here actually has to be dinner! Kona Cafe is located at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and it’s on the second level of…
Donald’s Safari Breakfast at Tusker House
Every time my family and I make our dining reservations for a trip to Walt Disney World, we always work in a character meal (or two) into the master plan! Because my family is big on breakfast, that usually means we often opt for a character breakfast – a great way to fuel up for…
Riding all 5 Rides in Disney’s Hollywood Studios in One Morning
Due to construction at the park, Disney’s Hollywood Studios currently has just five rides among its attractions. (This will change in the next few years as the Toy Story and Star Wars areas open.) As you plan your time for your Walt Disney World trip, you might consider this plan for a half-day at the…
Pixar Play Parade
The Pixar Play Parade is Disney California Adventure’s biggest daytime entertainment. Crossing the park from Hollywood Land to Paradise Pier, this energetic parade features characters from many of your favorite classic Pixar films. The parade runs once each day from near the Tower of Terror all the way to Goofy’s Sky School. I’ve seen it from…
Best Places to Sit on Disney Rides
When choosing your seat on a Walt Disney World attraction, most people just follow where the cast members point them. However, you can request to be seated in a specific seat or row and the cast members will do their best to accommodate you. In general, guests tend to think that the front row will…
Disney Cruise Line Bike Rentals at Castaway Cay
One of the fun activities available at Disney Cruise Line’s Castaway Cay is renting a bicycle to see the island. Riding a bike is a great way to get to the lookout tower, and also a good way to get a little exercise and burn a few calories you may have acquired on the ship. …
Trip Report: Arrival Day and Epcot
In June my husband and I took our daughter 9 and son 6 to Walt Disney World to celebrate her birthday and were joined by my parents who celebrated my dad’s birthday as well as my sister and her husband who celebrated her college graduation. We stayed for 8 days and 7 nights at Disney’s…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 7/4/16
On July 7, Japanese people around the world celebrate the annual Tanabata festival. Guests can visit the Japan Pavilion at Epcot to participate in activities to learn more about Japan and Japanese culture. Guests will have the opportunity to write wishes on slips of colorful paper and place them on a bamboo tree in the…