A vegetable laden salad at the Smokejumpers Grill, California Adventure Fun fact about me: I love vegetables. This certainly wasn’t the case when I was a kid. Back then, I was much like my kid is now, scrunching up my face and making gagging sounds whenever my parents told me to eat my veggies. But as…
A Split Stay Between Bay Lake Tower and Animal Kingdom Lodge
A week long trip to Walt Disney World is something that I try to indulge in once every few years- but there’s no perfect resort that’s close to every park. So rather than pick a resort that is central to everything, I decided to indulge in my first ever split stay- two nights at…
Best Walt Disney World Snacks
Walt Disney World has so many great snack options. Many Walt Disney World snacks are shareable & some can even be considered a meal! Whether you’re on the Disney Dining Plan or not, it’s always a good idea to be prepared and know the best snack options. Particularly if you are on the Dining…
Father/Son Trip to Orlando Makes Great Memories
I’m a dad and a son. To me Father’s Day is about not only spending time with Dad/the kid but it’s also about the memories. I was lucky enough to have a father/son trip to the Universal Orlando Resort with my son, Stu, that created some of the most positive and long-lasting memories. Strong enough…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 6/17/19
Walt Disney World News Star-Lord, Gamora and their Xandarian friends have returned to Epcot to rock out with the Guardians of the Galaxy—Awesome Mix Live! show. The show takes place at 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3:45 p.m., 6:45 p.m., and 8 p.m. at America Gardens Theatre. There are also special snacks available…
Foodie Friday: Pasta Palooza at Maria & Enzo’s
Last week, The Mouse For Less was invited to attend the Pasta Palooza event at Maria & Enzo’s in Disney Springs. During this event, we learned how to make Maria & Enzo’s signature Spaghetti Alla Chitarra Con Polpette. The pasta itself is made with thick-cut pasta, marinara sauce, Maria’s family recipe meatballs, parmigiano reggiano, and…
Magical Memories: My One and Only Disneyland Birthday
Gone but not forgotten: Flik’s Flyers I’ve been a hardcore Disney travel fan since 1976, so when people ask me when I first was a on a Disney trip on my birthday, they’re surprised when I told them it was for my 43rd. Exiting California Screamin’, another attraction that’s no longer with us The reason for…
Booking Onboard Activities and Port Adventures for a Disney Cruise
So you have booked a Disney Cruise! One of the most exciting things is planning all the fun things you are going to do onboard and at the ports. New Disney Cruise Line Cruisers are able to start booking port adventures and onboard activities for their Disney Cruise at midnight Eastern time 75 days out…
Disney Movie Meals Challenge #8: “Make Mine Music”
The 1940s were a difficult time for the Walt Disney studios. The US Army had drafted many of Walt’s staff and those that remained were commissioned by the government to make propaganda and training films. Walt did not want to see his film studio go stagnant, but did not have the staff to create another…
Live Action Aladdin Review
Disney has had it’s share of live action remakes & sequels, and 2019 is a big year for the Walt Disney Studios! As Disney fans have a busy year in the movie theater. First up, we had Dumbo, and now, we’ve got a live action Aladdin in theaters. Spoiler-it is one of the best…
Enter to Win Star Spangled Minnie Ears
With the Fourth of July rapidly approaching, we were able to snag not one, not two, but three pairs of these awesome star-spangled USA-inspired Minnie Mouse Ears! And we are giving them away with three different ways to win! First, look at how adorable these ears are! They are sequined blue with silver/white…
Fun Facts About The Many Adventures of Winnie The Pooh
June 5th 2019 marked the twentieth anniversary of The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh in Magic Kingdom’s Fantasyland. For twenty years families have ridden bouncing honeypots through the Hundred Acre Woods to join Owl, Roo, Tigger and, of course Pooh, the most gentle of bears as the begin another adventure. Until your next visit,…