2017 brought a whole new land to Disney’s Animal Kingdom, many new experiences to Disney Springs and magic to all those that visited. Here is a look back at what was new in 2017 at Walt Disney World. Happily Ever After (photo by Rikki Niblett) In Magic Kingdom, 2017 said good-bye to the beloved “Wishes”…
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Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 1/8/18
Walt Disney World News The Edison, Maria & Enzo’s and Enzo’s Hideaway at Disney Springs are officially open to Guests. The Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade will take once again place at 3:00 p.m. daily at the Magic Kingdom. Over the past few months, the parade has been performed at 2:00 p.m. It is currently…
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Marvel Day at Sea Onboard Disney Cruise Line
Marvel Day at Sea aboard select Disney Cruise Line voyages brings unique activities and excitement for all passengers. I’ve never been a big fan of superheroes. When Disney acquired the Marvel company back in 2009 it was barely a blip on my radar. Perhaps it has something to do with the violence that typically…
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Foodie Friday: A Stop at the Friar’s Nook at the Magic Kingdom
The Friar’s Nook is one of those places that seems like it’s never open. Every time I walk past there, the walk up window quick service dining location has its doors closed, but every once in a while, typically in the afternoons, you’ll find the elusive windows are open and see that they are serving…
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A Review of the Disney Fantasy’s Disney Junior Character Breakfast
Over the summer, my family opted to sail for a second time on the Disney Fantasy. As usual, we booked are adventure with The Magic for Less Travel Agency. They will do as much or as little as you would like them to for your vacation and we always opt to do our own special…
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Are Family Disneyland Annual Passports a Good Value for You?
Even if you don’t live right in the shadow of Space Mountain, it’s every Disney fan’s wish to someday hold a magic ticket — an Annual Passport. In our first annual pass article, we covered how to work the discounts of holding one Annual Passport to save you money at Disneyland, even if you only…
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Disney On Ice: Skate Through the Show
Is it hard for you to get to Disney? Is your magical trip not for a few years? Skate along with us as we experience the magic through Disney on Ice. Getting down to Walt Disney World can be difficult when living in Iowa. This means we try to find magic whenever we can. Each…
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Disney Dreamers Academy
Did you know that the Disney Dreamers Academy has been around for 10 years? More than 1,000 teens have completed the program in those 10 years. Thousands of high school students apply for the program but only 100 are selected for each class. It is a four day event hosted in Walt Disney World…
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Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 12/26/17
Walt Disney World News For 2018, each Guest with a valid theme park admission staying at one of the Disney Springs Resort Area hotels will be able to take advantage of Extra Magic Hours and will be able to make FastPass+ selections 60 days before their arrival date. (Guests must have booked a package reservation…
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The Top 5 Understated Disney Souvenirs
When my Walt Disney World vacation has come to a close, I often get the post-vacation blues! One of my favorite ways to continue to enjoy the magic of Disney is to bring home a special souvenir that reminds me of the fun I had during my last trip. Of course, not everyone wants Disney-themed…
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How to Get Into the Holiday Spirit at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Disney’s Hollywood Studios offers an array of Christmas experiences. Liliane Opsomer, coauthor of The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World with Kids, shares with us what guests can do at The Studios to get into the holiday spirit. Through December 31st, enjoy the Sunset Seasons Greetings—an all-new sound and light show projected on the the Twilight Zone…
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The Edison and Other New Dining Opportunities at Disney Springs
Disney Springs will soon be offering four new dining opportunities: Pizza Ponte, Maria & Enzo’s Ristorante, Enzo’s Hideaway Tunnel Bar, and The Edison. As always with Walt Disney World, there is a fascinating back story for these dining locations. Maria and Enzo were Italian immigrants. They dreamed of having their own bakery, and found land…