California Grill is known for being one of the fine dining experiences at Walt Disney World, but I think a lot of people stray from trying it out because they do not know if it is child friendly. I hope that by the end of this article, I can convince everyone otherwise. The California…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 3/16/15
Walt Disney World News Another 24-hour party will be kicking off the “Coolest Summer Ever.” The funtastic party will take place on Memorial Day weekend from 6:00 a.m. on May 22 and will last until 6:00 a.m. on May 23. Guests will be able to dress up and show their Disney Sides. In addition, there…
Review of Frozen Storybook Deluxe App – Now With Frozen Fever!
I received this app for the purpose of writing this review. So many little ones (and adults too) love Frozen! Matter of fact, I’m sure many of you are headed to the theaters this weekend to catch Frozen Fever, the short that plays ahead of Cinderella; it’s sure to be another great piece to the…
Best Tip for Experiencing Walt Disney World…As an Adult
For obvious reasons, Walt Disney World is often thought of as a place for kids. And seeing the look on a child’s face when they first get to meet their favorite princess, pirate, or furry friend shows that there is plenty of fantastic parts of Walt Disney World for kids to discover. Even with that…
Foodie Friday: A Tour Around the Epcot Flower and Garden Festival’s Outdoor Kitchens
The Epcot Flower and Garden Festival has officially started and I have been toiling away at the Festival trying some of the new dishes and old favorites! Today I am here to bring you my thoughts on what I sampled and what these Outdoor Kitchens have to offer. This year there are 11 Outdoor Kitchens…
Spring Break Tips for Walt Disney World
Spring break is a common time to visit Walt Disney World as we all take advantage of the break from school. With that in mind, it also becomes one of the busiest times at Walt Disney World. A few years ago we took our two kids to Walt Disney World for ten days over spring…
A Review of Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party: All Treats No Tricks
Fall is my favorite season and nothing says Fall to me more than sweet apple cider, the smell of soft, cinnamon donuts, crunchy leaves under my feet and of course Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party. You might be asking yourself “Why is she writing about Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party when I just…
The Disney Moms’ Club: My Favorite Disney Mothers
Since I discussed my favorite Disney Dads in my last blog, I thought this time I’d talk about my favorite Disney Moms – after all, equal time is only fair! Unfortunately, not many Disney movies provide a mother for their central characters with most moms being tragically disposed of early on in the storyline. However,…
The Wonderful World of Disney Pre-Planning
From Our Magically Speaking Newsletter Archive – subscribe today! By Ann Dunnington Though most of us up here in the Northeast are still getting snow and ice, spring is right around the corner! Many families take the opportunity to visit Walt Disney World this time of year to work around their children’s spring break schedules….
Disneyland’s New Fantasmic Fastpass System
‘Nothing is more wonderful than the imagination, for in a moment you can experience a beautiful fantasy or an exciting adventure. But beware, nothing is more powerful than the imagination, for it can also expand your greatest fears, into an overwhelming nightmare…’ It was May 1992. I was sitting on the pavement in New Orleans…
Epcot Flower and Garden Festival – Our Top 20 Topiaries
Spring is approaching, and that can mean only one thing – it’s time for the annual Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival! We’ve had the pleasure of visiting Walt Disney World during the Flower and Garden Festival for the past four years and can safely say that Flower and Garden is Epcot at its finest! The addition of floral…
Movie Review: Brother Bear
Brother Bear was theatrically released on November 1, 2003 as the forty-fourth full-length animated feature in Disney history. The flick is eighty-five minutes in length. Brother Bear was followed by a direct-to-DVD sequel, Brother Bear 2, which was released on August 9, 2006. Plot Summary In post-ice age North America, a young Inuit named Kenai…