As many Disney fans may know, runDisney has a virtual series race that you can complete at your own time, each year. I am not a runner, so I don’t follow runDisney much. In fact, I only caught wind of these virtual races this year! Due to COVID-19, these races have gained even more popularity…
Disney Hallmark Christmas Ornaments for 2020
To share a dramatic understatement, I enjoy Christmas ornaments. Whether it is routinely checking out the Disney Store website for new additions or never missing a visit to one of the year round Christmas stores in Disney Springs, the Magic Kingdom, or Hollywood Studios, ornaments are a way to show our affinity for Disney, and…
Pools at the Disneyland Resort
The Red Monorail Slide at the Disneyland Hotel pool For some people, a trip to the Disneyland Resort involves spending every waking moment in the two parks, perhaps throwing in a visit or two to Downtown Disney. But for others, no vacation is complete without a dip in the hotel pool. If pools are…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 8/17/20
Walt Disney World News The Walt Disney World Resort will be adjusting their park hours beginning on September 8. The new hours will be as follows: Magic Kingdom: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. EPCOT: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Disney’s Hollywood Studios: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Disney’s Animal Kingdom: 9 a.m. –…
Five Reasons to Stay at Disney’s Beach Club Villas
With Walt Disney World recently reopening their parks, many people are once again planning to return to the magic. But, in their announcement, Walt Disney World indicated that the first resorts to open would be the Disney Vacation Club (DVC) Resorts. Unless you are a Disney Vacation Club member, or related to someone who is,…
Disney on Broadway’s Dance Tutorial
Dancers from Aladdin on Broadway teach the choreography to Arabian Nights These days, we’re all spending more time than we’d like to in front of a screen. But what if you could use that screen time to get up and get moving, and enjoy some Disney magic while you’re at it? Learning the arm movements…
Disney’s Yak and Yeti – A Restaurant Worth a Vist to The Animal Kingdom
Editor’s Note: This article was written prior to COVID-19 Disney’s Yak and Yeti is a welcome break near Expedition Everest that provides great Asian and Indian food.Tucked away near Expedition Everest in Animal Kingdom is Disney’s Yak and Yeti; a fantastic Indian American restaurant. We tried it for the first time on a recent…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 8/10/20
Walt Disney World News The Disney Society Orchestra takes the stage at Theater of the Stars at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. (Where Beauty and the Beast: Live on Stage is usually performed.) The Disney Society Orchestra will be available for a limited time, performing a collection of beloved Disney and Pixar songs. More details can…
Foodie Friday: A Stop at Toothsome Chocolate Emporium
Ever since it opened at CityWalk at Universal Orlando Resort, Toothsome Chocolate Emporium has been a fan favorite. From its large and delicious menu (that doesn’t just include chocolate treats, but does infuse chocolate in different things in different ways), to its unique steampunk style, to the fun atmosphere, Toothsome Chocolate Emporium has a little…
Muppets Now on Disney Plus
Disney+ has already provided tons of hours of entertainment to fans, really no matter what their main interests are. Outside of the amazing back catalog, you have the Mandalorian, the Imagineering Story, and even Hamilton. However, if you know me, you probably know the thing I was most excited about from the original announcement, was…
Five Things to Add to Your Disney Packing List
It’s no secret: trips to Walt Disney World look different now than they did just a few months ago. With the COVID-19 pandemic affecting people all around the world, Disney is doing everything they can to lower risks for guests while still trying to provide a magical experience. If you’re planning a trip to the…
How to Draw a Toy Story Alien
My finished product I’ve always loved the Animation Academy at both Walt Disney World (I miss it!) and Disneyland (in California Adventure), so when I heard that Pixar was releasing videos about how to draw their famous characters, I thought it would be fun to try! Keep in mind, my husband and my daughter are…