The Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend came to the Walt Disney World Resort February 18-21st, and I was lucky enough to attend! I checked out the runDisney Health & Fitness Expo, ran the Disney Princess 5K, and did a little bit of cheering at the Half Marathon; and I managed to squeeze some great park-hopping…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites: Walt Disney World – 3/21/16
At Disney’s Hollywood Studios, a sneak peek of Disney’s all-new live-action film The Jungle Book is now being presented as part of the One Man’s Dream attraction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, offering Guests an advance look at scenes from the film with a special introduction by director Jon Favreau. The Jungle Book swings into theaters…
7 Things No One Told Me About Running the Princess 5K
In February, I got to participate in my first ever runDisney event, the Princess 5K during the Princess Half Marathon Weekend. I had an amazing time and now I can see why so many people are obsessed with running in Disney races. Here are 7 things that I learned from my first Princess 5K and…
A Royal Palace Breakfast on the Disney Dream
If you’re sailing on the Disney Dream and would like to have a relaxing breakfast that is fit for a Princess (or Prince!), the Royal Palace Restaurant is a great place to dine! The atmosphere of the restaurant focuses upon the Disney Princesses. The entryway is an impressive one with the lighting and colors, and…
Egg-stravaganza Easter Egg Hunt at Epcot
Ok…so this week’s Foodie Friday is more of a go with me than anything else, but today, we’re going to talk Easter eggs. (What? Easter eggs are food….ok….so…you maybe don’t want to eat these eggs.) You see, for the past few years, Epcot has held its annual Egg-stravaganza Easter Egg Hunt to celebrate the Easter…
Walt Disney World While Expecting
Pregnancy is an exciting time for many reasons and a fool-proof way to add one more thing to be excited about is to plan a Walt Disney World trip in those nine months! We visited Walt Disney World when I was 34 weeks pregnant. When we planned the trip we had no idea what we…
Brewing at the Kingdom: Big River Grille and Brewery
One of Disney’s best kept secrets As a beer lover my mouth waters at the thought of drinking around the world at Epcot. Having a “local” beer at the host countries pavilion is a welcomed break from drinking at home or a bar, and come on, we’re taking about drinking the nectar of the gods…
My Favorite Spots in Walt Disney World
Walt Disney World is the most magical place on earth. I don’t know about you, but I’m constantly counting down to my next Disney vacation, daydreaming about watching fireworks, smelling popcorn on Main Street U.S.A., and hearing the distant scream coming from Test Track. When I think about Disney, a few spots come to mind…
3 Free Collectibles Available at Disneyland
Not long after Disneyland opened in 1955, the legendary A thru E ticket system was introduced to help spread guests throughout the park’s many attractions. Guests would buy a booklet of tickets, and, upon entering an attraction, would present a ticket to the cast member at the turnstile. The ticket system was replaced by the…
Review of The DFB Guide to Magic Kingdom Snacks 2016 – Plus a Giveaway!
We all know how important dining is on a Disney vacation. It’s such an intregral aspect that can make or break a trip. Well did you know that Walt Disney World is filled with a lot of great different snack options? The Magic Kingdom has some of the most infamous options that Guests think of…
Delicious Disney Dishes: Epcot Food and Wine Festival’s Onion Tart Recipe
If you have ever attended Epcot’s annual Food and Wine Festival, you know that there are so many delicious dishes to try during the event that you could not possibly try them all. At the 2015 festival, I made sure to purchase the official 20th Anniversary cook book so that my family could try…
Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe – Holiday ChEAR Throughout the Year
Our family has several Disney traditions. One of our favorites during each Disney vacation is picking out an ornament for our holiday tree that represents our trip. There are lots of great places to shop for holiday décor around Walt Disney World, but none compare to Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe. Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe is…