©Universal I am a really big fan of Jimmy Fallon, so imagine my delight when the news broke that a brand new attraction starting the late night host would be coming to Universal Studios Florida! The attraction will be known as Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon and is inspired by a popular segment…
Delicious Disney Dishes – Pumpkin Mousse Trifle with Cranberries and Apricot Orange Sauce from the Epcot Food and Wine Festival
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Epcot Food and Wine Festival, and to also celebrate Halloween this week, I thought I would share this recipe of the Pumpkin Mousse Trifle with Cranberries and Apricot-Orange Sauce. It’s the perfect treat to enjoy during the fall, so make it today. I know I’m going to!…
Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto Review
Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto is tucked into a back corner of the Polynesian Village Resort. Modeled after the original version in the Disneyland Hotel, this unique place is like nowhere else on Disney property. I was excited to try it and the experience turned out to be well worth the visit. When we arrived at…
Vegging Out at Disney World: A Meatless Review of Trattoria al Forno
A few years ago, when it was announced that Kouzzina by Cat Cora would be closing, many Disney food fans were concerned about what would take over that space on the Boardwalk. The result was Trattoria al Forno, and by my first experience I am happy with the result. With a name that means an…
Dinner at Redd Rockett’s Pizza Port
Redd Rockett’s Pizza Port, in Disneyland’s Tomorrowland Today we’re going to Disneyland Park’s Tomorrowland to visit Redd Rockett’s Pizza Port for dinner. This quick service restaurant, with both shaded outdoor and blissfully air conditioned interior seating, is located close to Space Mountain. As you can probably guess, pizza is the star attraction here. However, there…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 10/26/15
Disney will begin accepting digital Disney Gift Cards beginning Nov. 16 at most Merchandise, Quick-Service/Outdoor Vending Food & Beverage, Auto Plaza, Front Office, Guest Relations and Vacation Planning locations throughout Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, including Operating Participant locations. Digital Disney Gift Cards may be loaded into multiple types of digital wallet applications (i.e., Gyft,…
Foodie Friday: Cove Cafe on the Disney Dream
Coffee…it’s what gets me going in the morning. It’s a treat in the middle of the afternoon. I love coffee. While you’re onboard the Disney ships, yes there is free coffee available at the drink stations, however, sometimes when I’m cruising, I really want a latte. That’s where the Cove Cafe comes into play. The…
Hangin’ Out at Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar
Just a few weeks ago, Downtown Disney officially became Disney Springs. The name isn’t the only change happening at Disney Springs! Lots of new restaurants and shops are popping up as well. I was excited to visit and see some of the new additions, mainly Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar. Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar is…
Eating Vegan in the Magic Kingdom
From Our Magically Speaking Newsletter Archive – subscribe today! By Teresa Pitman It’s the heart of Disney Magic. The first place many people think of when they hear the words “Walt Disney World.” The favorite park of most kids. But what’s it like eating at the Magic Kingdom for vegans? To be honest, it’s not…
Breakfast Review at Be Our Guest Restaurant
Starting a Magic Kingdom day with breakfast at Be Our Guest is a good way to enjoy some Beauty and the Beast atmosphere while fueling up for touring the park! We’ve had lunch and dinner at Be Our Guest on previous trips, and for this vacation we opted for breakfast. The Be Our Guest Restaurant…
Tables in Wonderland Changes For 2015
If you are a fan of the Walt Disney Company and you missed the recent news regarding the price increases and restructuring of annual passes at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland, you might have been sleeping under a rock. It seems that every Disney Parks fan is talking about the annual pass (AP) changes…
Movie Review: The Swiss Family Robinson
DVD Cover ©Disney Based loosely on Johann David Wyss’s 1812 novel Der Schweizerische Robinson, The Swiss Family Robinson was theatrically released on December 21, 1960. The live action flick is 126 minutes in length. Plot Summary In the midst of the Napoleonic Wars, the Robinson family, which includes a father, a mother, and three sons,…