The Disney Chase Meet and Greet will continue to operate in Inventions West beyond April 29. Dockside Margaritas at Downtown Disney has now opened. The brand new relaxed water-side bar and lounge features margaritas, frozen drinks, local Florida craft beers, wines, and more. Guests can get drinks at the full bar or the quick service…
Making the Most Out of Disney Meet & Greets
We’ve all been there! Waiting in line for quite some time to meet your favorite, or your child’s favorite, Disney character. It’s hot, it’s humid, and to see Anna and Elsa, it’s taken well over 2 hours. Then the time has FINALLY come. It’s your turn! But by the time you get there, you’re…
Foodie Friday: Snack Spotlight on the Mickey Chocolate Chip Cookie
You all know that I love to bring home snacks as souvenirs, right? It allows me to prolong my Disney vacations, and I still get to enjoy great Disney treats! It’s certainly a win for my stomach! So, since I’m always looking for great treats to take home with me, that are a good value,…
Why I Need to Make it To 85
The author with her date for July 17th, 2055 I’ve been fortunate to have a very good life, not to mention many wonderful Disney experiences. I still remember my first trip to Walt Disney World in 1976, camping out at Fort Wilderness with my soon to be husband in 1993, the look on my daughter’s…
Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s Africa is Calling You
Jambo Mouse for Less readers! One of my favorite sections of Disney’s Animal Kingdom is Africa. Africa is a lively, festive section that is full of music and chatter. All this action takes place in the fictional “village” of Harambe, which is modeled after the Kenyan coastal town of Lemu. Upon entering Harambe, you will…
Baby Boom for the Gorilla Family
From Our Magically Speaking Newsletter Archive – subscribe today! By Teresa Pitman If you haven’t been to Disney’s Animal Kingdom for a while, you’ll be in for a little surprise next time you go. Two little surprises, actually: in the past year, two new gorilla babies – both boys – have been born into the…
Animal Kingdom’s Conservation Station
Here is Part 2 of my Disney’s Animal Kingdom series for today’s anniversary celebration. To read Part 1, click here. Conservation Station can be reached by using the Wildlife Express Train at Animal Kingdom. It’s a great place to learn about animals in a fun environment! Be on the lookout for Hidden Mickeys in the…
Animal Kingdom’s Wildlife Express Train
Happy Birthday Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Today marks the 17th anniversary for the park! Today, we’re gonna take you on a two part adventure to one of the most unique areas of the park. One of our favorite places to visit in Animal Kingdom is Conservation Station with Rafiki’s Planet Watch. Spending time here usually…
Magic Kingdom Kodak Moments
The Magic Kingdom has plenty of Kodak moments but it is also one of the most difficult parks to photograph. The biggest problem is that the park is crowded shortly after it opens. I usually arrive 30 minutes prior to opening and move to whatever area I want to shoot as soon as the rope…
Movie Review: Winnie the Pooh
DVD Cover © Disney Winnie the Pooh was released as the fifty-first full-length animated feature in Disney history on July 15, 2011. It is based on the Pooh stories by A. A. Milne and is sixty-three minutes in length. Winnie the Pooh is the second-shortest of Disney’s fifty-four full-length animated features released through 2014. At…
Disney Cruise Line’s Category 4 Cabins
One of the challenges to cruising with a large family can be finding a cabin that fits your group. As a family of five (soon to be six), we have often had to split up into two separate cabins, which can be challenging. This is especially true when you have young children who cannot stay…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 4/20/15
Walt Disney World News The Magic Kingdom’s Pirates of the Caribbean’s refurbishment will now last from June 8 until September 25. A new entertainment group will be joining the lineup of Epcot’s World Showcase artists, called the Mexican Marimba Trio. The group performs unique musical pieces centered around the marimba that celebrates the musical heritage of…