On this Thanksgiving Day, we all reflect on the many things we are thankful for in our lives. Before the title of this blog give anyone the wrong idea, please let me clarify a few things. I have many things to be thankful for every day of the year that aren’t a vacation destination: health,…
It’s Time: Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights
One of my favorite special events at Walt Disney World starts November 9: The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights. Held annually at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, it is one of the most over-the-top light displays you will ever see. And that is what makes it so appealing. Although each time I see it, I dream of bringing a small…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites 11/19/12
A few details have been released about the 2013 Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival. This will be the festival’s 20th year. Brand new items for the event will include Daisy, who will be joining the main entrance topiary display. Mike and Sulley from “Monsters Inc” and the upcoming “Monsters University” will be featured in…
It’s the Most Magical Time of the Year
By Rikki Niblett For many, the Holiday season is their favorite time of year at Walt Disney World and I can most definitely see why. Nothing gets me in the spirit quicker than seeing all the fun festivities the Mouse House has up their sleeves for park guests to enjoy. Our first stop is…
Rikki’s News Bites 11/12/12
For those who have maybe missed it, Starbucks is coming to all four Walt Disney World theme parks in the near future and we now have word on where two of the Starbucks locations will be found. At the Magic Kingdom, Starbucks will be coming into the Main Street Bakery which will be down for…
Rikki’s News Bites 11/5/12
This year’s narrators for Epcot’s Candlelight Processional have been officially announced. This year brings quite a few new narrators, along with some old standby favorites. They include: Nov 23 to 25 – Geena Davis Nov 26 to 29 – Neil Patrick Harris Nov 30 to Dec 1 – Whoopi Goldberg Dec 2 to 4 –…
Disney Seasonal Secrets!
Autumn—the weather is cooler, the leaves are changing, pumpkin flavored everything is in season. Even Winnie the Pooh is quoted saying “Autumn! A time of hot chocolatety mornings, and toasting marshmallow evenings, and best of all, leaping into LEAVES!” All in all, Autumn is a beautiful time of year. But the question is, does this…
A Trip Without The Parks?!
By Mitzi Hendrich Our deep love for Walt Disney World began back in 2005 when we took our (then) 4-year-old triplets to celebrate their 5th birthday with Mickey Mouse. It was a fantastic vacation and the first of 10 more trips to the happiest place on earth over the next 7 years. Our first…
The History of Tomorrowland – Part I
By Kevin Smithson Tomorrowland at the Magic Kingdom was as much in an unplanned state during its early years as Disneyland’s was. The general layout was two signature buildings on either side of an entrance plaza. A racing track attraction, an indoor roller coaster and, for a while, quite a few bodies of water. Early…
Disneyland or Disney World? Can you really love both?
Just like religion and politics, discussing Disneyland and Disney World can sometimes lead to a very heated debate. Seems some people have strong opinions in one direction or the other. I’ve decided that I love both and for very different reasons. If you’ve only done one, you may ask yourself, why even bother trying the…
Finding Disney on Non-Disney Vacations
For much of the last decade, we have chosen to vacation at Walt Disney World. Our trips have been full of excitement, fun, and pure delight. But occasionally, we venture to other locations for our family vacation. And when we do, Disney always makes an appearance! Two years ago, we spent a weekend touring our…
Disney Moms Panel – Part One
Oh how I want to be a Disney Mom. I don’t just mean a mom who enjoys Disney, or even a mom who takes her kids to Disney (although both of those are realities in my life). No, I mean a certified WDW Mom’s Panel mom! Every year since 2008, Disney has hosted a search…