My parents celebrating their 50th on Batuu My parents have celebrated three milestone anniversaries at Walt Disney World. For their 30th, my sister and her boyfriend (now husband) and my husband and I joined them. For their 40th, the group expanded to include our kids and others from our extended family. But for their 50th,…
ABC Commissary Dining review – A Surprisingly Savory Supper
How about an ABC Commissary dining review? Yes, I said ABC Commissary! I freely admit it. Like many others, I’ve bypassed ABC Commissary in Disney’s Hollywood Studios as a dining option. However, I was pleasantly surprised by our recent experience there. I’m not sure anyone really thinks about ABC Commissary often. It’s in a weird…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 11/11/19
Walt Disney World News If you’ll be attending Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, there are a number of special photo opportunities you won’t want to miss. Take a look. In addition, a list of great treats are available for the holiday season at the Magic Kingdom. You can see what you can grab here….
Celebrate Polynesian Culture With a Wantilan Luau
Every Saturday, Loews Royal Pacific is host to a Wantilan Luau celebrating Polynesian culture with a tropical buffet—complete with a pit-roasted pig, live music, and dancing. We recommend you arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the beginning of the show. At check-in, you’ll receive your seating assignment and an artificial lei before joining the…
Five Hidden Gems at Gran Destino Tower
The new Gran Destino Tower, part of Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, is all the buzz right now. With the upgraded touches all around the lobby, rooms and grounds, this moderate level resort feels more like a deluxe resort. So, with all that Gran Destino has to offer, what are some special touches you might miss?…
A Look at Walt Disney World’s Wilderness Lodge
Though it might be hard to think of at first, there are some moments where guests would like to take a break from the Walt Disney World parks, rope dropping, dining reservations, parades, attractions, etc. Not everyone will agree on this, but there have been multiple moments where I have met people, as well as…
Honey, I Shrunk the Audience – Disney Parks Best 4D Attraction
This November”Honey, I Shrunk the Audience” is 25 years old. We were among the first to see Honey I Shrunk the Audience in December 1994 and fell in love with it instantly. Many guests were disappointed that “Honey, I Shrunk the Audience” replaced Captain EO in Epcot’s Imagination Pavilion Theater . Michael Jackson was a…
Moonlight Magic at Epcot
After our first trip to Walt Disney World together, my wife and I decided to buy into the Disney Vacation Club. For our plans and situation, it made sense, and we have enjoyed it since that time. Being a DVC member has allowed us to have many Disney vacation experiences, see a bunch of resorts,…
Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream
Welcome to Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream! When we celebrate my daughter’s birthday at the Disneyland Resort, we always let her pick out a special birthday treat. Last month, we took her to the Oogie Boogie Bash at California Adventure to celebrate. She decided she wanted a cupcake, so we went to Buena Vista Street to…
Cruisin’ the Disney Cruise Line with a Kindergartener
My 5.5 year old son loves everything Disney. From the movies, to the parks, to the history of how it all started. Like most kids his age, he watches Disney Junior a lot. I don’t know if you have ever noticed, but Disney Junior has a plethora of commercials for the Disney parks and of…
Behind the Seeds Tour: A Good Value?
Have you ever wondered if the Behind the Seeds is a good value? In spite of price increases over the years, this tour at EPCOT remains one of the most inexpensive ways to get a peek behind the scenes in Walt Disney World. Behind the Seeds is one of dozens of tour options at…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 11/4/19
Walt Disney World News While we initially reported that the FuelRod kiosks around the Walt Disney World Resort would start charging a $3 fee beginning on November 1, it appears as though that fee was rolled back. More details can be found here. There are now more Disney After Hours event dates to…