By Rikki Niblett Welcome back to my series on Attractions You Are Missing at Walt Disney World! Come on, admit it. It’s just so hard to see everything in the short amount of time during which our trips take place. I think if we tried to see everything on every trip we would be…
This Month in Disney Parks History – August
Welcome to the second installment of my Disney Parks history series. August is full of history of the Disney Parks. Many events happening in Disneyland itself as may attractions continued to open following its grand opening in July 1955. Ten more attractions/restaurants open in Disneyland in August of 1955, including: 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites 8/5/13
This year’s Food and Wine Festival is rapidly approaching. Gear up by reading my Foodie Friday blog post about the marketplace booths, as well as the menus for this year’s Festival. Festival of the Lion King will see a new location in 2014. The popular show, which is currently found in Camp Minnie-Mickey will be…
Seaside Sunday: Fall and Winter Fun on Disney Cruise Line
Every week we will take a look at some fun, interesting, or new aspects of cruising the high seas! If you are planning a fall or early winter cruise on Disney Cruise Line, you are in for some fun! Recently, DCL announced special activities for many cruises from the end of September through the end…
Foodie Friday: Epcot International Food and Wine Marketplace Booth Menus Revealed
Wow!!! How are we already in August?! Didn’t summer just begin? Since we are in August, we are now officially one month away from the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival to begin, starting on September 27 (and lasts until November 11.) There are many great activities that surround the Festival, from the special premium…
The Magic on the Disney Magic
The Disney Magic The first time I was onboard was also my first time on a cruise of any sort. It was 2005, and we were traveling with my mother, my husband, me, our three children and our oldest daughter’s boyfriend. We also had a large group of Mouse for Less members on this cruise,…
Gearing up for a Walt Disney World Vacation
Our much anticipated Walt Disney World trip is only one month away! That means we’re doing some of our last minute planning and preparing. To me, the anticipation of a Disney vacation is half the fun! Here are some of the things we do to get ready to visit Mickey. Review Advanced Dining Reservations—We made…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites 7/29/13
AT&T is now the official wireless sponsor of Walt Disney World and Disneyland. This agreement allows for an enhanced network, bringing upgrades through a number of technologies. In addition, the partnership will allow for sponsorship opportunities at places like the ESPN Wide World of Sports, as well as tech that will enhance a Cast Member’s…
Seaside Sunday: Waving Goodbye
Every week we will take a look at some fun, interesting, or new aspect of cruising the high seas! If you’ve ever cruised, you know that exciting feeling as you ride up to the cruise port. You see the ship, and all of the possibilities run through your mind. You think of the ports, the…
Food & Wine Festival Sneak Preview
In only 61 days my favorite event at all of Walt Disney World events will be begin, which is the Food & Wine Festival. This will be held in Epcot September 27-November 11, 2013. The theme for this 18th annual Food & Wine Festival is Taste Your Way Around the World. You’ll find foods from…
Foodie Friday: A Visit To Captain Cook’s
Hi everyone! I’m officially back from a glorious almost two week vacation that included stops at Walt Disney World, as well as the Disney Dream and boy, do I have a LOT to talk about! One of my all time favorite places to visit at Walt Disney World is the Polynesian. The resort is so…
Cooling Off at the Water Parks
Summer in Florida is hot. Luckily, there are many ways to stay cool when the weather heats up – ice cream and other cool treats, rides and shows with air conditioning, and best of all, getting wet. There are water rides in the parks, and of course great pools at the resorts for cooling off….