Planning of a Walt Disney World vacation can seem daunting – all the different systems, acronyms, deadlines, and more. While making hotel reservations and dining reservations are at least somewhat familiar for any sort of vacation, FastPass+ (FP+) is a completely different experience, and can seem confusing to the uninitiated. Here is some advice for…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 12/14/15
The Comedy Warehouse Holiday Special will return to Disney’s Hollywood Studios at the Premiere Theater from December 19 through January 2. This improv show has Cast Members who are seasoned performers taking suggestions from the audience to inventing festive poems, scenarios, songs and stories. There will be six shows daily: 11:30 a.m., 12:30, 1:30, 3:30,…
Foodie Friday: Top Five Christmas Day Dining Experiences at Walt Disney World
The holiday season is rapidly approaching and if you’ll be in Walt Disney World during Christmas week or the week leading up to New Year’s, I hope you’ve made your dining reservations. (I made sure to make mine months ago!) If you haven’t stop what you’re doing and do it now! Wait, before you go…
The Muppets: A Review of Episode 10 – Single All the Way
Season 1, Episode 10: Single All the Way Originally Aired: Tuesday December 8 Guest stars: Mindy Kaling, Echosmith This episode begins with the gang preparing for the “Up Late” Christmas special, although Animal ate the tree decorations and Bunsen electrified Beaker’s nose for a reindeer sketch that doesn’t actually exist. Fozzie is also supposed to…
My First RunDisney Race: Mickey’s Jingle Jungle 5K
One of my goals and Disney Bucket List items for 2015 was to participate in my first RunDisney 5K. When I set that goal back in January, most of the races for 2015 were already sold out, so my options were pretty limited. Then in the summer, the Wine and Dine Half Marathon weekend dates…
Delicious Disney Dishes – Creamed Corn Spoon Bread from Hollywood and Vine
The holiday season is here and it’s time to start thinking about what you’re going to make for your holiday feast. Well guess what? I have the perfect choice for you! It’s the Creamed Corn Spoon Bread from Hollywood and Vine! It seems like the best version of corn ever! Creamed Corn Spoon Bread Hollywood…
Visiting My Favorite Epcot Storytellers at World Showcase
A stroll along World Showcase is all it takes to get me into the holiday spirit. The parks are all decked out to the max and visiting the hotels in their festive décor is an attraction by itself, but for me, nothing compares to a day listening to my favorite Epcot storytellers. To fully enjoy…
Book Review: Kingdom Keepers II – Disney At Dawn
cover art copyright Disney The Kingdom Keepers – Finn, Willa, Philby, Maybeck and Charlene – are excited that their DHI’s (Daylight Holographic Imaging) are going back online in the Magic Kingdom. To most of the world, this simply means that the five teens will now have holographic images of themselves serving as interactive guides throughout…
Planning for a Last Minute Disney Adventure
Just a few weeks ago, I found myself with a random day off from work and thought, “Why not spend it at Disney?” So, less than 2 days ahead of time, my friend and I quickly threw together some plans for a day trip. Planning a last minute trip to a Disney park CAN be…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News – 12/7/15
New animals are joining Kilimanjaro Safaris at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Guests may see a pack of six fun-loving and social painted dogs, as they join the savanna. Tarzan has been relocated to an area by the Disney Vacation Club kiosk on Discovery Island. Star Wars has now arrived at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. There is the…
It’s a Small World Holiday
It is the joyous notes of that catchy tune and the giant white and gold façade that draws children and adults alike to the iconic ‘It’s a Small World’ attraction at Disneyland. When we cross the plaza towards one of Walt Disney’s World Expo attractions, we know what we are going to get –…
Foodie Friday: Pecos Bill’s Tall Tale Inn and Cafe’s New Menu
The Magic Kingdom has been changing around menus at many of their quick service dining establishments. One of those changes recently occurred at Pecos Bill’s Tall Tale Inn and Cafe. The restaurant previous offered up burgers, sandwiches, and salads, including the former taco salad that so many enjoyed, myself included. Of course, one of the…