©Universal Are you a fan of the Fast & Furious movie franchise? With this year’s seventh film of the franchise doing gangbusters at the box office and the recent update that was made to Universal Studios Hollywood’s tram tour featuring the franchise, it was just a matter of time before the series made its way…
Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular: A Review
You’re gonna get killed chasing after your [dang] ‘fortune and glory’! ~ Willie, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom Maybe, but not today. ~ Indiana Jones, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom Thirty-four years ago Raiders of the Lost Ark introduced the world to Indiana Jones – archaeologist, professor, purveyor of ancient artefacts,…
Movie Review: Wreck-It Ralph
DVD Cover Copyright Disney Centered in the world of classic arcade games, Wreck-It Ralph was theatrically released on November 2, 2012 as the fifty-second full length animated feature in Disney history. The film is 101 minutes in length. Development In 2008, Disney Chief Creative Officer John Lasseter asked Rich Moore, a longtime director of popular…
Movie Review: Dinosaur
DVD Cover Copyright Disney The thirty-ninth full length animated feature in Disney history, Dinosaur was theatrically released on May 19, 2000. It is eighty-two minutes in length. Quiet, It’s a Secret…Lab Upon its release, critics marveled at Dinosaur’s visuals, and for good reason. Rather than utilizing only animation, Dinosaur incorporated an amalgamation of animation…
The Walt Disney Family Museum
THE WALT DISNEY FAMILY MUSEUM When my husband started planning our 20th wedding anniversary trip, he suggested we try something new, in other words, “something without a mouse in it.” He suggested that we take our 9 year old daughter for a trip down the California Coast, starting with San Francisco. Well, there went his…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 8/24/15
The Walt Disney World Resort announced the introduction of a brand-new Twitter account, known as @WDWToday. This official account offers Guests suggestions, tips, and answers to their questions during their visit to the Walt Disney World Resort. As part of ongoing infrastructure work being done around the Walt Disney World monorail system, the hours of…
Best Ways to Relax in Walt Disney World
Yes, that’s right. You read that title correctly. RELAX at Walt Disney World. Now don’t get me wrong; I love the hustle and bustle days with itineraries filled to the brim. But sometimes, it’s nice to just go and enjoy yourself. One of the things people say who may not know Walt Disney World as…
Foodie Friday: Pizzafari at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Are you in Disney’s Animal Kingdom and craving pizza? Then you need to head to Pizzafari located in Discovery Island. This is the land of pizza in the park. The location is located on the way over to the Africa section of the park and as of right now, features a tropical, colorful feel. Guests…
Grey Stuff for the Master’s Cupcake – A Recipe
We all remember the famous lyrics “try the grey stuff, it’s delicious, don’t believe me?, ask the dishes!” from Beauty and the Beast. You may even have had some grey stuff at Be Our Guest restaurant, but did you ever try to make some at home? I had the grey stuff in form of what…
Review of Boma – Flavors of Africa Dinner
So you’re planning your ADR’s (Advanced Dining Reservations) for your upcoming trip… You want something different… something unique… something that you can’t get in your home town, something… African? Huh? Let us tell you about a fantastic restaurant that is often overlooked. Probably a dining experience unlike anything you have tried before. Tucked away at…
Keeping the Magic While Waiting for a Disney Vacation
You are going to Walt Disney World. In 300 days. So how do you keep the magical and excitement going until the big trip? This is a question that many of us early bookers run into. We plan, and analyze and research leading up to the actual booking of the trip, but then once you…
Delicious Disney Dishes – Strawberry Shortcake from Sunshine Seasons
You remember on Friday how I shared my review of the Strawberry Shortcake from Sunshine Seasons? So many of you were intrigued and so I found the recipe and knew I had to share it with you all! See, now you can make it at home! Get ready for some delicious Strawberry Shortcake goodness! Strawberry…