By: Debbie Boehm On a recent trip, we decided to try staying at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort. This was a wonderful first experience at a Disney Vacation Club resort. To say that we enjoyed our stay is an understatement. Everything about this trip was wonderful. The grounds at Saratoga Springs are just beautiful, nestled into…
Top Ten Reasons to Visit Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival
It’s coming! In just two weeks, the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival begins. This is one of my favorite reasons to visit Epcot (just in case I needed a special reason) and well worth the trip. This year, the festival runs from March 5-May18, so there is plenty of time (75 days total) to…
What If I Could Go to Walt Disney World Tomorrow?
Am I the only one who is tired of winter? I’m a southern girl who moved north this past year, so this snow and cold has been eye-opening for me! Negative temperatures? I had never experienced that…until this year. While I’d love to get away from these temperatures and go to Walt Disney World, it…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 2/17/14
PUSH the Talking Trashcan no longer is greeting guests in Tomorrowland at the Magic Kingdom. A special exhibit and show will take place at Innoventions West called “Science Thrills Live” which is presented by Raytheon (sponsor of Sum of All Thrills). During the presentation, guests will get to participate in science experiments such as nucleation-triggered…
Foodie Friday: A Peek at Whispering Canyon Cafe
Disney’s Wilderness Lodge is a favorite resort of mine. It shouldn’t be. I’m not a very outdoorsy kinda gal, but something about this resort just really speaks to me. I love the decor, the homey feel, the restaurants, everything. It is in my top 3 of favorite Deluxe Resorts. Whispering Canyon Cafe is one of…
Yehaa Bob Jackson
Yehaa Bob Jackson has been entertaining guests at Walt Disney World for more than 16 years. His unique “one man show” combines piano playing, comedy, and sing-alongs for a high energy, interactive good time. He performs at the River Roost Lounge inside Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside Resort, most nights, Wednesday – Saturday. While quiet during…
Movie Review: The Fox and the Hound
Thanks to fellow Mouseforless blogger Michelle Beck for suggesting this film! The 24th full-length animated feature in Disney history, The Fox and the Hound was released on July 10, 1981. It is based on Daniel P. Mannix’s 1967 novel of the same name and is 83 minutes in length. A 69-minute midquel, The Fox and…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 2/10/14
The Ziti Sisters, a musical and comedy group that performs in the Italy Pavilion in Epcot, will have their last performances on February 22. The show takes place in the main courtyard area. The sisters were recognizable by their red dresses. Currently nothing is scheduled to take the place of the show. At Disney’s Hollywood…
Foodie Friday: Dinner at Be Our Guest Restaurant
So, this week on the Be Our Guest Podcast, we discussed The Be Our Guest Restaurant and everything this brand new Fantasyland restaurant has to offer. For those who have been unaware, the Be Our Guest Restaurant opened in December 2012 as a part of New Fantasyland’s Grand Opening. The restaurant was highly anticipated and…
This Month in Disney Parks History – February
The month of February has brought the Walt Disney Company many Oscar nominations through the years, but for most of the Disney Parks it is a very, very quiet month. This month does bring us the opening of Disney’s California Adventure Park in 2001. It is a major expansion to the Disneyland resort, but underwent…
Five Quick Planning Tips To Make Your Disney Vacation Magical
By: Jennifer Retzlaff After visiting Disney multiple times in the last few years, I have come to learn that planning is essential. I realize that planning isn’t up everyone’s ally and many like to “wing it” when they are on vacation, but I have come to love the planning of the Disney trip just as…
Disney Dates For Any Budget
Walt Disney World is not just for kids! It’s a place for all ages, including adults that would like to do a “date night” or a romantic day outing or evening. There are a lot of options for dates at Walt Disney World on all budgets that do not require park admission. If you have…