One of the most exciting (and sometimes excruciating) parts of planning a magical Disney vacation is the mounting anticipation of counting down the days left until the big trip. This summer, our family is looking forward to a “land and sea” extravaganza, including a 5-night Bahamas cruise aboard the Disney Dream and a 5-night…
Movie Review: Bolt
DVD Cover Copyright Disney Bolt was theatrically released on November 21, 2008 as the forty-eighth full length animated feature in Disney history. It is ninety-six minutes in length. Changing Direction The creation of Bolt was hardly a straightforward process. In the midst of a project called “American Dog,” which sought to tell the tale of…
Disney Character Dining Tips
One of the most fun experiences at Disney is the opportunity to dine with some of your favorite Disney pals. Mickey and the Gang, those famous Princesses, or even Prince Charming will come right to your table to greet you and sign autographs. There are many restaurants throughout the parks and resorts which offer this…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 7/13/15
Candlelight Processional dining packages are now on sale. In addition, we know who some of the celebrity narrators are going to be. The preliminary list includes: TBD – November 27 to 29 Neil Patrick Harris – November 30 to December 3 Whoopi Goldberg – December 4 and 5 Joe Morton – December 6 to 8 TBD – December 9 to…
Beating the Summer Heat on Your Disney Vacation
Summer weather can be incredibly hot and has the potential to drag you down on your Disney vacation. So, if you plan to hit the parks this summer, here are some ways to beat the summer heat! The cold may not bother Elsa, but she never said anything about the heat! Stay hydrated–Make sure to…
Foodie Friday: Top 10 Dining Experiences I’m Looking Forward To Onboard the Disney Dream
I am super excited! Today, I board the Disney Dream for my next Disney vacation! I absolutely love cruising on Disney Cruise Line and this every other year trip is always a highlight for me. It’s such an incredible and indulgent vacation. There’s fantastic sights, sounds, smells, and most definitely tastes! Cruising is the best…
An Overview of Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort is spread out over 200 acres surrounding Barefoot Bay Lake. This mid-priced resort is modeled after resorts in the Caribbean –Trinidad North, Trinidad South, Martinique, Barbados, Aruba and Jamaica. Each village has its own quiet pool and buildings are painted blue, lime green, and sherbet orange. Check-in is at Custom House near Barbados. In…
My Family Traditions at Disneyland Park
photo courtesy of Laurie Eck If you told me 20 years ago that my most visited Disney park would be Disneyland, I’d have laughed at you. After all, I was a native New Yorker who was practically raised at Walt Disney World. Seriously. When I told my friends I would be going on vacation, they’d…
What To Do During a Summer Afternoon Rainstorm
If you have ever visited Walt Disney World during the summer months you are well aware of the afternoon rainstorms that roll in like clockwork. These rain storms can seem like a big black cloud over your trip, but instead, I challenge you to turn that frown upside down and take these easy steps…
Delicious Disney Dishes: Grilled Shrimp and Seared Scallops Pasta – Disney Cruise Line
I’m getting ready to go cruising again aboard the glorious Disney Dream! It’s such an amazing vacation and I’m so excited to get the chance to do it again. One of my favorite nights is the Pirates in the Caribbean evening. There’s fireworks, dance parties, and of course, lots of food. One of the great…
Should I Buy the Photo Package Onboard Disney Cruise Line?
I take decent pictures and have a great DSLR. I did not purchase the photo package on my first two Disney cruises. Most characters have a cast member with them who will take a picture with your camera, so I figured I would save a little money by just taking my own pictures and handing…
Traveling with The Magic For Less Travel
The excitement was almost palpable when we decided to make our first trip to ‘Disney Mecca’ – Walt Disney World – back in 2005. I had practically grown up at Disneyland and really did not need assistance to plan our trips there; but what about to someplace as large and encompassing as Walt Disney World? …