By: Rikki Niblett Did you know that this year is Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s 15th Birthday? That’s right, the baby in the Walt Disney World Family is already 15! How has time flown so fast?! With such a big anniversary on the horizon for this theme park, I thought I’d take a look at some of…
The Boardwalk Recreation Area
If you have an evening to spend at Disney World but you don’t want to go to a park and fight the crowds, a fun place to stop is the Boardwalk. The boardwalk has fun shopping and dining opportunities you don’t need to use a park ticket. Enjoy a good meal at the many dining…
Our Recent Family Trip to Disneyland
A few weeks ago my brother and his fiancé were in town during a long weekend off from school, so what did we do? We went to Disneyland of course! Me and my two kids went (poor hubby had to work), along with my sister and her husband, and of course my brother and his…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites 4/1/13
Wow…a QUIET week this week. It’s been a very long time since it’s been so quiet. Have you been to Disney California Adventure yet to try their new Cone-wiches found in Radiator Springs? Well, if not, you are in luck! (And if you have, I have really great news for you!) At Marketplace Snacks,…
Easter Eggs at the Grand Floridian
Recently, I was able to visit the Grand Floridian and see the beautiful display of handmade edible Easter eggs. These confectionery treats are definitely a feast for the eyes. Here is a sampling of the beautiful creations from the Grand Floridian bakery team. Enjoy and Happy Easter!
Walt Disney World Versus Disneyland: Dining Plans
Some people might wonder why we diehard Disney fans are so passionate about our dining plans at Walt Disney World, but we know the secret, don’t we? Face it. We all have to eat, and there are a lot of people going to Walt Disney World at any one time. Of course, there are a…
The Art of Henna
The Morocco pavilion in Epcot is a favorite of my family. The detail and authentic feel of this area is without equal. Once you’ve entered through the archways, the rest of World Showcase disappears. The alley ways wind around so far that you feel as if you are in an actual Marrakech market. Morocco also offers the…
Resort Hopping
As I sat in the middle of a parking lot watching bus after bus come by and pick up guests from the Magic Kingdom, I realized that I had made a mistake. Unfortunately, the mistake was made three months before, during the planning stages of the vacation, and there wasn’t much I could do about…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites 3/25/13
Disney has upped the ante on the 2014 Marathon Weekend. Next year’s Marathon Weekend will include a brand new 10k with a new medal for finishers–Minnie. In addition, thanks to this added race, the Dopey Challenge will now be official. It will include the 5k, the 10k, the Half, and the Full. Guests who…
Walt Disney World Versus Disneyland: The Mini-Series
Walt Disney World versus Disneyland. Ooo! That almost sounds like it’s right out of a sci-fi movie, doesn’t it? Like Godzilla Versus the Sea Monster? Well, this won’t be a sci-fi mini-series, but I will be doing some comparisons. Someone suggested that I should do a post or maybe series of posts about what Walt…
Disney Springs
By: Rikki Niblett Have you heard the news? Downtown Disney is going to be seeing some MAJOR changes over the next few years. Being renamed as Disney Springs, the new version of Downtown Disney will take it’s cue from Florida waterfront towns and will include meandering springs, open air promenades, incredible shopping, great new entertainment…
Trader Sam’s…Could It Be?
The rumor mill has been percolating with speculation about upcoming plans for Downtown Disney. The once proposed Hyperion Wharf has long since been scrapped. Now the project has new name “Disney Springs” and will feature a new “district” bringing more restaurants and shops to the area. While this is all still hearsay, there is some…