Confession: I don’t love Avatar… Yes, I’m speaking of James Cameron’s 2009 blockbuster film. I know it has the highest gross theatrical revenues of any movie EVER ($2.7 billion!) and has adoring fans around the globe. I am just not one of them. Perhaps the excessive hype raised the bar too high. Maybe it…
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Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 9/4/17
Walt Disney World News The Walt Disney World Resort announced the introduction of the Ultimate Nights of Adventure VIP Tour at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. This tour is the perfect way for Guests of all ages to experience their favorite classic attractions during the day and also the park’s newest nighttime offerings including Rivers of Light…
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Top 3 Tips for the Epcot Food and Wine Festival with Food Allergies
Disney is known as a safe haven for many of us with food allergies. It’s somewhere you can go and know that you can eat at any restaurant, which is a rarity in the non-Disney world. The popular Epcot Food and Wine Festival may seem off limits at first, but with a little research…
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Planning our Walt Disney World Dining Reservations
Our most highly coveted restaurant! As I discussed in an earlier post, planning our multi-generational trip to Walt Disney World is proving to be slightly less involved than the invasion of Normandy. Departures and arrivals from three different states, an age range of preteen through senior citizen, and differing tastes, likes and preferences all have…
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Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 8/14/17
Walt Disney World News Stitch’s Great Escape at the Magic Kingdom will close on August 20 as it returns to seasonal operation. Starting August 20, the Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade will take place at 2:00 p.m. daily at the Magic Kingdom. One Man’s Dream at Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be changing names to Walt…
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Trader Sam’s Coast to Coast
Upon hearing about Disney’s Trader Sam’s Tiki Bar and Grog Grotto just a couple of years ago, I was determined to visit the coast to coast versions and compare the two experiences. After all, they have been touted as the most themed and outstanding lounges on properties. So I was curious, what made each…
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Christmas in July — These Are a Few of My Favorite Things (Disneyland Resort)
Summer is in full swing, and, for many people, it is a time for pool parties, road trips and carefree sunset strolls on the beach. It is a time to sing and tell ghost stories around a campfire, and to enjoy picnics in the park. It is time to grab a boat and explore…
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Introducing the 2017 Disney Hallmark Ornaments
If you are like me, you love Disney ornaments. Every trip to Walt Disney World includes a visit to one (or more) of the year round Christmas stores in Disney Springs, the Magic Kingdom, or Hollywood Studios, and every trip is commemorated with an ornament. They help us share the memories, joy, and wonder of…
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Staying at a Disney World Resort with Your Special Needs Child
Many parents with special needs children often wonder if they should stay at a Disney World Hotel. We often think, “How will my child react to a new place?” This fear always has me concerned when I travel. Staying at a Disney Resort with your special needs child can help relieve some traveling anxiety. My…
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Foodie Friday: What Dining Experiences I’m Looking Forward to on the Disney Fantasy
The excitement in my household is reaching a fever pitch! We are just days away from a Disney Cruise. This isn’t just any Disney Cruise, but it is a cruise on the Disney Fantasy (for the first time!) with a huge group of friends. It can’t get much better, right? I can’t wait to…
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Discovery Cove: A Very Different Orlando Attraction
There is no doubt that the highlight of a visit to Discovery Cove is the opportunity to swim with an Atlantic bottlenose dolphin, but there is so much more to this beautifully landscaped place. There are waterfalls, winding rivers, white-sand beaches, and exotic birds, to name a few. The day at Discovery Cove starts early…
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Planning a Disney World Trip with Food Allergies: 5 Tips Before You Go
If you have food allergies or other dietary restrictions, you know traveling to a new place can require a great deal of research and at times limit your options. The good news is Walt Disney World has become a “gold standard” for food allergies and other dietary restrictions. Still, there are some things to additional…