Walt Disney World News Disney has released official details on how the boarding pass process will work for those looking to ride Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. Take a look at the details. Guests will be able to celebrate the release of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker…
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Foodie Friday: Buffalo Chicken Chips at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
If you are looking for a filling snack (or maybe even a light meal) and visiting Disney’s Animal Kingdom, have I got the right option for you! The Buffalo Chicken Chips can be found at Trio-bites just outside of Dinoland USA. It’s a small snack stand that mostly features ice cream treats, but these chips…
Santa and Mrs. Claus Chill Out at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin
Every year, ahead of Christmas Eve, Santa and Mrs. Claus, along with their elf Candy Kane, take a relaxing vacation at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin. Even though this is their annual vacation, they make time to meet with guests. Liliane Opsomer, coauthor of The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World with Kids,…
Disney Hard Ticket Events – Why We Changed from Skeptics to Fans
We weren’t always fans of Disney hard ticket events. But, one trip to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party (MVMCP) made us true believers. As flinty New Englanders it took some convincing for us to attend a Disney hard ticket event. Our logic was simple. We were already spending a small fortune at Walt Disney World….
Disney Movie Meals Challenge #11 – “Cinderella”
Many little girls grow up enchanted by the story of Cinderella. Who wouldn’t be? The Cinderella of Disney lore was a rags to riches tale of an orphaned young lady who is being treated unfairly by her stepmother and horrendous stepsisters. She secretly attends a ball, meets the Prince, falls in love at first sight,…
Walt Disney World Solo Series: Touring the Parks
Have you ever traveled to Walt Disney World solo? What was your experience like in the parks? If you’ve followed along with my planning & dining solo blogs, you’ll have learned lots about planning the perfect solo trip, dining solo, FastPasses solo, single rider lines, safety & much more! Something else I want to share…
Organizing your Disney Trip
Organizing everything for your Disney trip can seem like a full-time job, but it doesn’t have to be. Over the years, I’ve come up with a few tricks to keep me organized before, during, and after our Disney trips. Organizing before the trip For me, organizing for a Disney trip begins when I email our…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 12/9/19
Walt Disney World News Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway attraction will open on March 4 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This will be the first Disney ride-through attraction featuring Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, that will draw guests inside a Mickey cartoon. More details can be found here. Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be…
Jaleo – A Perfect Tribute to Spanish Cuisine at Disney Springs
Celebrity Chef Jose Andrés’ Jaleo might be the newest kid on the block at Disney Springs’ West Side, but will it pass the test of time? It has been more than 8 months now since its much-anticipated opening, and after several visits, Liliane Opsomer, coauthor of The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World with Kids…
Disney World Solo Series: Dining
We’ve talked about planning your Walt Disney World solo vacation, now let’s talk about dining; both the planning & the experience! All of the wonderful dining options are possibly my favorite part of any Disney vacation. Whether it be quick service or table service, with over 200 dining locations, the options are endless. Dining can…
Random Acts of Kindness on Your Disney Vacation
Do you have extra Dining Plan Credits? I don’t know about you, but I’m always looking for ways to spread some kindness into our world. I don’t always succeed, but I try to see when I can hold a door open for someone, give up my seat to an elderly bus passenger, or compliment a…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 12/2/19
Walt Disney World News Guests will find Santa Claus in the Town Square Courtyard at the Magic Kingdom from now through to December 24. He’ll be appearing from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily. Due to the release of Frozen 2, Anna and Elsa are wearing their new royal attire as they meet Guests…