On your mark… get set… GO!! Get ready for the race of a lifetime with Jack-Jack’s Incredible Diaper Dash! Inspired by the character Jack-Jack from the 2004 Disney Pixar movie, The Incredibles, Jack-Jack’s Incredible Diaper Dash is held on each of the Disney Cruise Line ships. It is a race to the finish to see…
Three Lines at Disneyland Before You Enter the Parks
Let’s give a big welcome to our newest Mouse For Less blogger, Kristina! If you’re reading this article, it means one of two things. 1) You love Disneyland or 2) you’ve never been and are planning your first trip. If you love Disneyland, you know this one simple fact: Disney parks means standing in line….
Spring in Walt Disney World: Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue!
From Our Magically Speaking Newsletter Archive – subscribe today! By Roye Ann Morris Our family of 6 spent the second week in March at the Walt Disney World Resort. In spite of the predicted crowds, we found most rides easy to get on, with waits of less than 20 minutes for all but the biggest…
Minding Your Disney Manners
Walt Disney World is the most magical place on earth – most of the time. But, sometimes, it can get downright ugly. Most of us have probably succumbed to the heat, the crowds, and our tired feet at some point. But, hopefully, even in the midst of all of that, we’ve managed to mind…
My Disney Guilty Pleasures…and Perhaps Yours Too!
Whenever I plan a trip to Disney I get excited about scoring a coveted Advance Dining Reservation, organizing the FastPasses on day 60 before our adventure begins and receiving MagicBands in the mail. All that makes me giddy with excitement, but there are also those moments at Disney that are must do items for me and…
Movie Review: The Three Caballeros
The Three Caballeros was released as the seventh full-length animated feature in Disney history on December 21, 1944. It was the second of six consecutive “package” films released by Disney and clocks in at seventy-two minutes. Plot Summary It is Friday the thirteenth. That means two things. First, it is the unluckiest day of the…
Sailing on the Disney Wonder to Alaska
In the summer of 2011, we were lucky enough to sail on the Disney Wonder for one of its Alaska itineraries. Disney has offered Alaska as one of its destinations for the last few years, and is doing so again in 2015. This article should give you some valuable information about what to expect on…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 4/6/15
The celebrities have been announced for this year’s Star Wars Weekends. New for this year include Frank Oz and Ian McDiarmid. This year’s celebrities are:Weekend I (May 15 – 17) Ian McDiarmid: Senator/Emperor Palpatine (Star Wars: The Phantom Menace; Star Wars: Attack of the Clones; Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith, Star Wars: The…
Foodie Friday: Top 5 Caramel Treats at Walt Disney World
While this Sunday is Easter, did you know that it is also National Caramel Day? Um…awesome! So, of course, with the momentous special day approaching, I thought we’d take a look at what some of the top caramel treats are in all of Walt Disney World! Caramel ice cream from L’Artisan des Glaces: L’Artisan is…
Surprise! We’re Going to Disney!
We went on a two week land (Disney World) and sea (Disney Cruise Line) adventure recently. One of the hardest parts was planning it all without telling my six year old daughter. We booked the trip 365 days before our departure. It was pure torture for me to wait that long, and I didn’t want…
Let’s Drink Around the World Responsibly at Epcot!
With eleven permanent pavilions and two special events each year that add additional venue options, drinking around the World Showcase can be something of a herculean task. The glory of completing the task is undeniably alluring and challengers from all over are willing to give it a go. Before deciding to step up to that plate…
Top Ten Tips for a Vacation with a Special Needs Child
Traveling with children can be very difficult at times. Traveling with a child that has special needs can be a whole different adventure. My son does not look any different than other children. He’s even a little tall for his age. Like any other child he loves a fun vacation. My son’s idea of a…