Yay!!! It’s officially Spring! With Spring brings my love of eating more fresh veggies and fruits. So, I thought I’d take a look at some of the places where if you’ve got a hankering for fruit, you can pick up something delicious on your next vacation. (It can’t always be chocolate on top of chocolate…or…
Discovering my Irish Side at Raglan Road Pub
Fiona Shaw, the Irish actress most famously known for her role as Petunia Dursley in the Harry Potter films once said, “Even when they have nothing, the Irish emit a kind of happiness, a joy.” That happiness and joy was clearly present at the annual Mighty St. Patrick’s Day Festival at Downtown Disney and everyone…
How Do YOU Do Disney?
By Ann Dunnington After each trip to the Walt Disney World Resort, my husband and I reflect on what aspects of the trip worked well for us and what didn’t. After a lot of vacations (research purposes only, of course…), we have narrowed down our favorites to create OUR perfect trip plan. Today’s article is…
It’s time for ADR Day! How do we decide where to eat at Walt Disney World?
Our next Walt Disney World vacation is in September, and that means we can make Advanced Dining Reservations (ADRs) in March! There are many restaurants with delicious foods and wonderful themes to choose from at Walt Disney World. That makes it hard to decide where to eat. It’s a case of so many restaurants and…
This Month in Disney Parks History – March
It’s that time again! Let’s look back at Disney Parks history in the month on March. March of 1972 brought an expansion to Disneyland: Bear country! It opened this month bring to the park the Country Bear Jamboree, The Mile Long Bar, Teddi Barra’s Swingin’ Arcade, and Ursus H. Bear’s Outpost. March also brought several…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 3/17/14
You all know how much I love the Cake Cups found at Cheshire Cafe at the Magic Kingdom, right? (They are my favorite snack, for sure!) Well, now there are two new additions! One is the White Chocolate Rabbit. It’s made of made of yellow cake base that includes small bits of chocolate cake mixed…
Foodie Friday: Cape May Cafe Clam Bake Dinner Buffet
Disney’s Beach Club Resort is an absolute favorite of mine. I find myself going there on multiple trips just to get my fix. I love the colors, the feel, and yes, the smells. And part of what makes the resort smell so good is the Cape May Clam Bake dinner buffet. The wafting smell of…
Enjoy the Mardi Gras Parade at Port Orleans Resort
Port Orleans Resort is a beautiful place any time of year. Whether you’re taking in the Southern feel of Riverside or enjoying the festive New Orleans vibe at French Quarter, you know you’re in a truly unique setting. But one day out of every year, Port Orleans is a little extra festive. That day is…
The Festival of Fantasy Parade Debuts at Magic Kingdom!
The anticipation for the new Festival of Fantasy Parade at the Magic Kingdom has been through the roof. But at long last, the wait is over. The brand new daily 3 o’clock parade is making its debut this week… and proving it was worth the wait! Festival of Fantasy does what Disney parades have always…
Movie Review: Mulan
The 36th full-length animated feature in Disney history, Mulan was released on June 19, 1998. It is based on the legend of Hua Mulan and is 87 minutes in length. A sequel, Mulan II, was released directly to DVD on February 1, 2005. Plot Summary The title character is an energetic teen in a crisis….
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 3/10/14
The Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade premiered at the Magic Kingdom to great fanfare. Three Magic Kingdom refurbishments are scheduled that you should be aware of: The Swiss Family Treehouse will be closed for refurbishment from March 17 – 28. The Tomorrowland Transit Authority Peoplemover will be closed for refurbishment from May 3 – July…
Foodie Friday: Where You’ll Still Be Able to Get Babycakes NYC at Walt Disney World
The news came out this week that three restaurants combined into one location at Downtown Disney will be closing. They are Pollo Campero, Bodie’s All-American Burgers and Babycakes NYC. The last day of operation will be March 19th. After that, the building (formerly a McDonald’s location, back when McDonald’s was a mainstay on Disney property)…