A couple of meet and greet additions: Minnie Mouse now has a dedicated meet and greet location at the Magic of Disney Animation Building in the Animation Courtyard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Peter Pan has a new meet and greet area at the Magic Kingdom in Fantasyland outside of the attraction’s former bathrooms. The…
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Boo To You – What you need to know to have a blast at Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is an annual event at the Magic Kingdom and runs 7 PM till midnight on select nights. Even though not officially announced Disney will start letting guests with tickets for the special event into the park as of 4 PM. This is a great way to square away a few rides…
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Review of Marty Sklar’s Book Dream It! Do It!
For my first blog post, I couldn’t think of anything more appropriate than a review of Marty Sklar’s new book, Dream It! Do It! My Half-Century Creating Disney’s Magic Kingdoms. Marty Sklar is a Disney Legend who has dedicated 54 years of service to the Disney Empire. His career began at the age of 21…
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Rikki’s Mouse Bites 9/23/13
A few refurbishments have been released for the Magic Kingdom this winter: Splash Mountain will be closed for it’s annual winter refurbishment from January 6 – March 22, reopening March 23. The Tomorrowland Speedway will be closed from January 6 – 12, reopening on January 13. Casey’s Corner on Main Street USA will be closed…
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PhotoPass+ – Yay or Nay?
By Debbie Boehm We’ve all seen the PhotoPass photographers at Walt Disney World. There are at least six of them between the Emporium and Cinderella Castle on Main Street every day. They’ll even use your camera or cell phone to capture that special moment for you. It’s one of the things that I’ve always thought…
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Movie Review: Alice in Wonderland
Released on July 28, 1951, Alice in Wonderland was the 13th full-length animated feature in Disney history. The 75-minute film is based on Lewis Carroll’s 1865 novel Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Plot Summary Alice in Wonderland begins in an outdoor setting, presumably in England, where the title character is enduring a history lesson from her older sister. Alice cannot keep…
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Rikki’s Mouse Bites 9/16/13
Four new food trucks are coming to Downtown Disney. These new dining establishments will be themed after the four different theme parks. There will be: Enchanted Fare that will will serve up favorites from around the different Magic Kingdoms around the world. Menu items will include croque monsieur (from the Magic Kingdom), glass noodle salad…
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The New California Grill
Amazing meals are always on the menu at California Grill. After a recent refurbishment, the meals are still amazing. The decor is updated and very elegant. One of the most amazing parts of the California Grill, though, is the view. Eating at the California Grill makes guests feel as though they are on top of…
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Rikki’s News Bites 9/9/13
Starbucks will have two additional locations cropping up in Downtown Disney, both on the West Side and Marketplace. Winnie The Pooh’s meet and greet location at the United Kingdom is currently being refurbished. Pooh and Friends are currently meeting guests at the International Gateway. This refurbishment is expected to last until early October. Princess Fairytale…
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Foodie Friday: Two Great New Dining Options Open This Week
I always want to keep you updated on the newest food options that can be found at Walt Disney World and today, I have two great new options for guests. One can be found at Epcot and one at the Magic Kingdom. First, off, the biggest in the Disney foodie world this week, is that…
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Boo to you! It’s time for Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party!
Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party (MNSSHP) is a fun activity that you can enjoy at the Magic Kingdom every autumn. Ticketing information and dates for the party can be found in this link. We have attended the party on three different trips and have enjoyed it each time! Our kids liked the party when…
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Rikki’s Mouse Bites 9/2/13
The Fountain View Cafe, which will feature Starbucks deliciousness, will be open on September 4. The Fall decor is now up at the Magic Kingdom, getting ready for the first Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party. Prince Eric’s Village Market (which we mentioned last week) will officially open on September 5. It will specialize in…