My family always tries to see every Disney-Pixar film the week that it’s released, and The Good Dinosaur was no exception. Pixar’s newest film explores a fun “what if” idea . What if that asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs actually flew right by the earth without impacting it at all? In this imaginary world,…
The Muppets: A Review of Episode 9 – Going, Going, Gonzo
Season 1, Episode 9: Going, Going, Gonzo Originally Aired: Tuesday December 1 Guest stars: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Dave Grohl This episode of The Muppets is essentially a big Gonzo feature. It starts during a Joseph Gordon-Levitt appearance on the show, singing “Fly Me to the Moon” with Miss Piggy. Sweetums was supposed to lower a…
Allergy Eating at Walt Disney World
From Our Magically Speaking Newsletter Archive – subscribe today! By Ann Dunnington For most families, vacations are a time of fun and excitement. For those of us who have to navigate the tricky world of food allergies, vacations can be more stressful than relaxing. Figuring out where to eat, what to eat, packing foods that…
Les Chefs De France Dinner Review
Les Chefs de France, in Epcot’s World Showcase, is one of our most repeated Walt Disney World restaurants. It never disappoints! On our recent trip, my daughter and I met a friend and her daughter for a dinner at Les Chefs. It was the perfect setting for a relaxing dinner together. The atmosphere of a…
All About Beauty and the Beast Live on Stage
An angry and selfish beast. A young, innocent, quiet girl. A story that brings them together and changes them both for a lifetime. Beauty and the Beast has always been my favorite Disney movie. I love Belle and her passion for reading and her selfless attitude. I enjoy all of the songs that are uplifting…
Using Single Rider Lines at Disneyland
One is the loneliest number, but it’s perfect for using the Single Rider Lines at Disneyland. I’ll let you in on my first secret: you don’t have to be traveling alone to employ the Single Rider Lines. Any party willing to split up and let the cast members choose their spot can use these “SRLs,”…
Movie Review: Escape to Witch Mountain
DVD Cover Copyright Disney Based on Alexander Key’s 1969 novel of the same name, Escape to Witch Mountain was theatrically released on March 21, 1975. The live action flick is 97 minutes in length. Plot Summary and Opinion In California, young siblings, Tony Malone (Ike Eisenmann) and Tia Malone (Kim Richards), enter the Pine Woods…
Epcot Food and Wine Festival: A Culinary Experience
Epcot Food and Wine Festival: The Basics The 20th Epcot International Food & Wine Festival was in full swing when I visited early this month. If eating your way through World Showcase and sampling mouthwatering delicacies prepared by celebrity chefs is your kind of fun, the festival is the place to be. The annual festival…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 11/30/15
Holidays Happen Here Dance Party to occur at Disney’s Hollywood Studios beginning December 1 and lasting through the holiday season. Each evening, from 5:00 p.m. until park close, Guests are invited to join the party at Center Stage, where a DJ will be spinning a holiday mix and some surprise Disney friends stop by to…
Foodie Friday: Snack Spotlight on Gourmet Popcorn
To tie in with yesterday’s festivities, today I thought I would discuss one of the staples of a Thanksgiving meal…corn. Ok…well I’m actually going to talk about popcorn. Did you know that Epcot offers three unique, gourmet popcorn flavors? The popcorn is found in its own specialized cart in Future World in between the Imagination…
Happy Thanksgiving from The Mouse For Less
Those of us here at The Mouse For Less wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving! We hope that you enjoy your time with your family and friends and eat lots of great food!
Disney’s Jungle Cruise
Jungle Cruise Adventureland Entrance When most people head to Magic Kingdom they focus on the mountains. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Splash Mountain and Space Mountain are top of the list for people to get to after visiting the ever popular Seven Dwarfs Mine Train. All of these are great rides, but I would encourage you to…