To celebrate this Monsterous Summer, Disney will be doing quite a few things to honor the upcoming Monsters University. First, on the monorail line, a new wrap has been added themed after the movie. Also, at Monsters Inc Laugh Floor, new jokes will be told themed after their alma mater. Finally, a new Monsters University…
Seaside Sunday: Updating the Disney Magic
We knew it was coming, and now we have details! The Disney Magic, which is the first ship to sail for Disney Cruise Line 15 years ago, has been scheduled to go to dry-dock September 7 through October 10 this year. This past week, Disney Cruise Line announced just what will be changing during this…
Walt Disney World Versus Disneyland: Length of Stay
Determining the optimal length of stay at either resort is certainly a difficult concept. Besides looking at the vacation time available, I also try to look at what we want to accomplish during that stay. How many night shows do we want to see? How many parks do we plan on going to? Do we…
Napa Rose Lounge
Located in the Grand Californian Hotel in Disneyland California is the premier dining destination: Napa Rose. A meal at Napa Rose is an extraordinary experience to say the least, but can also be quite an expensive endeavor. Besides the financial set back, some folks might not want to squander their time in the parks for…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites 4/22/13
Starting today and through April 27, over at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, they will be doing a test of FASTPASS for Fantasmic! Cast Members will be found at the Hollywood Studios Tip Board (found at the fountain at the intersection of Hollywood Blvd and Sunset Blvd) starting at 12:00 pm. This FASTPASS will not be tied…
Seaside Sunday: Negotiating in the Caribbean
Each week we will take a look at some fun, interesting, or new aspect of cruising the high seas! When we get ready for our trips, making purchases is rather straightforward. I need flip-flops, I go to the store, find what I want, and (as long as it’s acceptable) I pay the price marked on…
Happy Anniversary to Disney’s Animal Kingdom!
By Debbie Boehm April 22nd marks 15 years since Disney’s Animal Kingdom opened its gates for the first time. As a Cast Member of The Disney Store in the local mall, I have many memories of that time and the excitement building up to this momentous occasion. Earth Day was the perfect day for the…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites 4/15/13
The new interactive game for Adventureland, A Pirate’s Adventure-Treasures of the Seven Seas is now set for a summer opening. No specific date has been announced yet. This week’s Limited Time Magic has guests celebrating Disney Fairies. Disney’s Fairies Week will allow guests to meet Tinker Bell along with Iridessa, Rosetta, Silvermist, Fawn, Vidia, and…
Walt Disney World Versus Disneyland: Disney-Owned Resorts
Today, I’m continuing my comparison of Walt Disney World and Disneyland by taking a look at the Disney-owned resorts. First of all, I will clarify that the lodging at Walt Disney World is termed “resort”; however, the lodging at Disneyland is termed “hotel”. Let’s start with Walt Disney World, shall we? With 24 Disney-owned resorts…
Yak and Yeti
Walking around Animal Kingdom can make you pretty hungry sometimes! All of those trails and safaris can make you really want a bite to eat. Counter service can be pretty helpful but sometimes you need a sit down meal to really get your energy up for another trek through the park. My favorite place…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites 4/8/13
As a reminder, the Fountain View ice cream shop in Epcot will start it’s change over to Starbucks starting today. Billy Dee Williams, who played Lando Calrissian, will be appearing at this year’s Star Wars Weekends at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. He will be there for Weekend IV. (June 7 – 9) Disney has announced…
Seaside Sunday: Anticipating Problems
Every week we will take a look at some fun, interesting, or new aspect of cruising the high seas! As I write this, we are two weeks out from our next cruise. As you might imagine, clothes are being purchased, plans finalized, documents gathered. This is not the point where we anticipate something going wrong….