One of the two most worried about decisions when planning a Disney World vacation is picking which Disney World Resort Hotel to stay at. (The other is when to go.) Where to stay is based on what you plan to do at the resort, how many people can fit in the room and how easy…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 3/2/20
Walt Disney World News Guests now have a new Disney Dining Plan option to choose for their Walt Disney World vacation called the Disney Dining Plan Plus. With this new dining plan, Guests get two meals per night of their package stay. They can be redeemed at table service restaurants, character dining experiences, quick…
2020 Disney Dining Plan Pricing
Big changes have been made for the 2020 Disney Dining Plans! A brand new dining plan has been introduced called the Disney Dining Plan Plus. So, with this new addition, it means that there are even more choices to help customize your dining options during your Walt Disney World vacation. Of course, there is the…
Quiet Hideaways at Walt Disney World
Walt Disney World is the happiest place on earth! But if we’re being honest, those park days can be just plain exhausting! While I love the hustle & bustle of the parks, I also love to take a mid day break at my resort. When I can’t do that, or just want to sit &…
Planning for Disney’s Aulani- a Hawaiian Resort & Spa
For several years, I’ve been dreaming of a family trip to Hawaii. When I heard that Disney had a resort on one of the islands, Disney’s Aulani, I knew that I had to visit. Just what (and where) is the resort? Disney’s Hawaii Resort is named Aulani and is located in Ko Olina, on the…
Memory Maker – Is It Worth It?
Disney’s Memory Maker is a photo package add-on with a nearly $200 price tag. That means you really need to look at the pros and cons when deciding if Memory Maker is worth the cost for you. Memory Maker gives you digital downloads of all your pictures taken by PhotoPass photographers as well as a…
Central Florida Weather: What to Expect
A view of Spaceship Earth from the DVC Lounge on a very rainy day If you’ve never been to Central Florida before, you might have a certain idea of what the weather is going to be like. Sunny, hot, shorts weather year-round, right? Well, it’s not that simple. In this blog I’m going to talk…
Animation Building — Disney California Adventure’s Hidden Gem
Looking for some low-key fun in Disney California Adventure? From the outside, the Animation Building looks like it might be just another gift shop in Hollywood Land. You’ve probably passed it hurrying to Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission Breakout. But tucked away in here are a variety of attractions perfect for a rainy day, busy…
Changes to Walt Disney World’s Resorts and Transportation 2017 thru 2020
The average return park goer goes to Walt Disney World once every three years. If you are that park goer it’s nice to know what changes to Disney World’s resorts and transportation have been made before you make your plans. This blog covers attractions, lands and entertainment. New Things to do at Disney World 2017…
Meeting Vi Moradi – the Resistance Spy at Galaxy’s Edge
There are so many fun characters to see and meet in Disney’s Galaxy’s Edge. Throughout the day Chewbacca, Rey, Kylo Ren, and First Order Stormtroopers roam around looking for recruits to join their respective causes. They are really fun to interact with and make guests feel like they’ve landed on a real planet from our…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 2/24/20
Walt Disney World News Disney Channel Fan Fest, a fun and uniquely Disney experience for kids and families, is coming to Epcot! On May 9, Disney Channel Fan Fest will come to Florida during the Epcot Flower & Garden Festival over three weekends: May 16-17, May 23-24, and May 30-31. More…
Foodie Friday: The Epcot Festival of the Arts Cupcake from Sunshine Seasons
I have to tell you all about a fantastic cupcake that unfortunately is only available through the end of the Epcot Festival of the Arts, which officially ends this weekend. So, I bet you’re asking, Rikki, why are you sharing it now? Well, I JUST experienced this delicious treat and on the off-chance you are…