Watching IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth is my favorite way to end a day at Epcot. The show takes place on the World Showcase Lagoon at the time of park closing and combines lights, fire, water, music, and fireworks into a spectacular show. The lagoon is beautiful at any time of day, but at night, the…
Foodie Friday: An Ode to Butterbeer at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter
Are you as cold as I am right now? To get through the bitter temperatures, I’m day-dreaming about my most recent trip down to Orlando, just one month ago in January! On that trip, I took my first jaunt over to see the new Diagon Alley, part of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at…
Epcot’s China Pavilion: A Journey to the Far East
Ni hao (Nee how) Mouse for Less readers. What better way to celebrate the Chinese New Year/ Year of the Sheep than to take a stroll through one of my favorite countries in EPCOT — China? China is a beautiful pavilion with an eye to detail. It is relaxing and tranquil and gives a brief glimpse into…
I Know What We’re Going to Do Today – A Review of Agent P’s World Showcase Adventure
Generally EPCOT is seen as an ‘adult’ or, at least, ‘near adult’ destination. In recent years though, Disney has done an excellent job at bringing excitement in the hands of children by including some of their favorite characters and making the park an enjoyable educational entertainment experience for the preteens and younger market in Future…
Around the World Showcase in $80
When you travel to Walt Disney World as often as we do, it’s nice to find creative ways to make each visit unique. While our family has always loved spending time at Epcot, up until our most recent trip, we had never really taken the time to explore each World Showcase pavilion in great depth….
Delicious Disney Dishes – Veggie Tater Casserole from Flo’s V8 Cafe
It’s so chilly out, so tonight I want to make some good, old comfort food! Something that sticks to the ribs. So, I thought it would be perfect to try the Veggie Tater Casserole from Flo’s V8 Cafe found in Cars Land at Disney California Adventure. The dish is sort of like a Shepard’s or…
My Disney Bucket List
Every year, instead of coming up with resolutions or goals that I don’t intend to keep, I like planning to try at least one new experience. While I have a general “bucket list” of places to see and things I want to experience, as a die-hard Disney fan, I wanted to take my bucket list…
It’s A Wonderful Sherman Brothers World After All
Meet the Sherman Brothers It would be impossible to list all the accomplishments of Disney Legends, Richard and Robert Sherman. “The Boys,” as they were known to all, including Walt Disney himself, are some of Americas most prolific songwriters. Oscars, Grammys, the National Medal of Arts, induction in the Songwriters Hall of Fame, and a…
Inside the Muppet Whatnot Workshop
The Muppets have had a special relationship with the Disney company for years. As many Disney and Muppet fans know, Muppetvision 3D was the last project that Jim Henson worked on, and a few years ago Disney officially added the Muppets to the family, nestled somewhere between Pixar and Marvel (at least alphabetically). With all…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 2/16/15
Quite a few pieces of refurbishment news to pass along. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad refurbishment has been pushed back from March 4-7 to April 27-30, reopening on May 1. Also Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin will be closed for two days, March 4-5, reopening March 6. Finally, Peter Pan’s Flight will be closed from March…
Romance for Mom and Dad at Walt Disney World
Valentine’s Day: tips for parents Moms and dads deserve some special time throughout the year but of course also on Valentine’s Day. It is often difficult enough to catch a movie or go out for a romantic dinner in your hometowns, so how realistic is a romantic parents’ night out while vacationing at Walt Disney…
Foodie Friday: Top Romantic Restaurants at Walt Disney World
Ah…can you feel it? Love is in the air? Valentine’s Day is tomorrow, so it is the time to celebrate those that you love and care about–whether they are a significant other, a child, a sibling, a parent, or even a friend. Of course, most associate Valentine’s Day with romance, so I figured I’d take…