By Rikki Niblett Wow! The Holiday Season is upon us (Wasn’t it just January?) The glorious festive fun is back with colors or red and green popping up, Christmas songs playing on the radio, and holiday decorations everywhere you look. So, with the Holidays popping up around me in my daily life, it’s also plain…
Movie Review: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Based on the fairy tale Snow White by the Brothers Grimm, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs premiered in New York City on December 21, 1937. The film, which is 83 minutes in length, was the first full-length animated feature in Disney history. As such, Walt Disney included a thank you note to all who worked on the movie…
This Month in Disney Parks History – November
November has brought several things to the Disney Parks, as well as been a time to say goodbye to some favorite attractions. November has a personal Disney Parks moment for me, my husband proposed to me on November 21st, 2009 at Disneyland! November is also Mickey’s birthday month!! On November 18, 1928 Steamboat Willie (Mickey’s…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites- Walt Disney World News 11/11/13
The Holly Jolly Trolley Show has officially debuted at the Magic Kingdom on Main Street U.S.A. Make sure to pick up a Times Guide for exact showtimes. The first of the Downtown Disney Food Trucks has debut. The Superstar Catering truck rolled out this week offering 4 different meatball choices, including a kids option. This…
Foodie Friday: Animator’s Palate Aboard the Disney Dream
So, while everyone is talking about all the great changes that have taken place with the dining on the Disney Magic, this year, I was lucky enough to take a cruise aboard her beautiful sister ship, the Disney Dream. Today, I thought I would start a series taking a look at some of the great…
Disney Collectibles
Long ago, when I first traveled to Disney World as a child, I remember wanting certain souvenirs: a T-shirt, a plush, and a pin (this was before pin collecting). Then years later, when I visited Walt Disney World for the first time as a parent, I remember purchasing certain items for our daughter: a T-shirt…
Birthday Party-Minnie Style
My DD turned 4 last November. She loves to dress up, especially in Disney wear. This is not something she saves for just Halloween but it is an everyday experience. Over the summer, when school was out, I never knew whom I would be taking out with me. It could be Minnie Mouse, Cinderella, or…
Shopping Spree at Downtown Disney
While Downtown Disney is currently undergoing a major renovation it is still a great place to get some serious shopping done. So while we are all waiting for Downtown Disney to undergo its metamorphosis and emerge like a phoenix as Disney Springs I invite you to follow me on my latest shopping spree. My first…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites 11/4/13
The new running superstore, Fit2Run is now open to guests. This store specializes in finding the perfect shoe for your running needs. There are a few new flavors of soda for guests to try at Club Cool in Epcot. This popular spot to stop and get complimentary sample refreshments has been a staple for many…
Foodie Friday: Pumpkin Funnel Cakes
I am a sucker for a good funnel cake. Just the smell of the deliciously sweet batter is enough to make me run to get in line. It’s greasy, it’s sugary, it’s my arteries worst nightmare…but one every now and then won’t hurt too much, right? With all that said, I had heard tale about…
The Scariest of Them All
As parents, it’s our job to keep the monsters out of our children’s lives. But, if you let your children watch Disney movies, for every hero or princess that is introduced, you have to also let the villains in as well. As an adult, I have to admit that I like some of the villains…
Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party
By Chris Johnson Are you a fan of Halloween? I am, but mostly only because I met my wife at a Halloween party. LOL In general I was never a fan of the holiday. As a life-long Disneyphile however, I can say, without a doubt, that Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween party is easily my favorite event…