So, the Groundhog saw his shadow and thanks to him we’re stuck with MORE WINTER! Take heart, my friends, because there is a sure sign that spring is on the way… and indeed, has already arrived. The 2014 Flower and Garden Festival at EPCOT has begun! The things we’ve always loved about the Flower &…
Be Our Guest Restaurant Dining Review
By Melissa Bejer Entering into New Fantasyland, there was an enchanting energy that came over me. Looking up past Belle’s cottage, I could see Beast’s Castle in the background. Thankfully, I was in Walt Disney World, one of the few places on the planet where it is socially acceptable to jump up and down in…
Dealing with Refurbishments
“Disneyland will never be completed. It will continue to grow as long as there is imagination left in the world. It is something that will never be finished. Something that I can keep developing and adding to.” Walt Disney once said these words referring to changes and development at Disneyland. While he did not live…
Discovering Spice Road Table
My new favorite restaurant in Epcot is it’s newest addition, Spice Road Table. Situated right on the water of World Showcase Lagoon in the Morocco Pavilion the restaurant instantly captured my attention. I love the idea of offering small plates combined with a great wine and drinks list while at the same time providing what…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 3/3/14
Disney has officially announced the date for the new Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade headed to the Magic Kingdom. It’s opening date is on March 9! A brand new 24 Hour event will be taking place this Memorial Day Weekend at the Magic Kingdom! (As well as Disneyland and Disney California Adventure.) Known as “Rock…
Foodie Friday: Best Pizzas/Flatbreads at Walt Disney World
Pizza at Walt Disney World…usually hasn’t had the best reputation. Most of the time people complain because Walt Disney World pizza just isn’t that good. They claim it’s all about the water and the dough. I don’t know how true all that is. I’ve had some fantastic pizza in places that aren’t New York City…
My Top 10 Things to Do in the Rain at Walt Disney World
Walt Disney World is a WONDERFUL place to visit, but we all know that it is not the cheapest of vacations. When it begins to rain, some people head for their hotel and call it a day. When we go, we don’t want to give up any of our vacation time with the magic. I’m…
Discover the Magic of a RunDisney Race: The Inaugural Glass Slipper Challenge
The 2014 Disney Princess Half Marathon brought 24,000 runners to the start line, vying to find our “inner Princess” by celebrating the royal attributes of strength, determination, health, and courage throughout a 13.1 Mile course winding through both the Magic Kingdom and EPCOT! The weekend featured three races: the Royal Family 5K on February 21,…
Movie Review: Hercules
The 35th full-length animated feature in Disney history, Hercules was released on June 27, 1997. It is based on Greek and Roman mythology and clocks in at 93 minutes. Plot Summary It’s the greatest possible day in the universe, the day when a new god joins Mount Olympus. Zeus and Hera celebrate the birth of…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 2/24/14
Disney has increased ticket prices again. The price of Magic Kingdom single day park tickets increased by $4 to cost $99, for those ages 10 and up. In continuing with a precedent that occurred during the last ticket increase, park admission for Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom will continue to cost be just…
Foodie Friday: The Croissant Doughnut – Epcot’s Yummy New Treat
I told you all a while back that I was DYING to try the croissant doughnut that Disney recently rolled out in Epcot. This past weekend, I managed to sneak down to Walt Disney World for a quick, last minute getaway and was able to snag this little beauty. The croissant doughnut (or the cronut…
Disney Resorts – A Water Babies Paradise
In the 1864 novel by Charles Kingsley The ‘water babies’ were spirits who lived in rivers and streams and if you and your family love splish splashing around join me on a discovery of the best pools in The World. The value resorts: Did you ever swim in a pool with underwater speakers playing surf…