Where can you get a behind-the-scenes studio tour of movie and TV productions and take in several experiences in one ride? At Universal Studios Hollywood, of course! All Aboard the Studio Tour There is a queue, but, fear not—trams leave continuously, and each tram carries 192 people. The trams take guests past working soundstages and parts…
Epcot International Festival of the Holidays: Festive Eats – Part Two
Welcome back for Part Two of my holiday trip around the world. One observation I have made from this event so far is that with only 11 outdoor kitchens, Epcot International Festival of the Holidays is very manageable in one day if that is all the time you have. This sort of undertaking would be…
Movie Review: Babes in Toyland
Based loosely on Victor Herbert’s 1903 operetta of the same name, Disney’s Babes in Toyland was theatrically released on December 14, 1961. The live action musical drama is 106 minutes in length. Plot Summary In the early autumn in Mother Goose Village, Mary Contrary (Annette Funicello) prepares to marry Tom Piper (Tommy Sands). Craving the…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 12/24/18
Walt Disney World News Guests are now able to book a brand-new culinary VIP tour called the Taste of Magic Kingdom Park VIP Tour. This new, three-hour guided experience will allow Guests to enjoy some of the most beloved food items at the park, visit backstage kitchens, hear stories from chefs and…
Epcot International Festival of the Holidays: Festive Eats – Part One
The holidays are in full swing at Walt Disney World – Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM, gingerbread houses, cookies…and the Epcot Festival of the Holidays. Of all the festivals offered at Epcot, this one seems to remain a mystery. Only in its third season, the Holiday Kitchens that are offered…
Foodie Friday: Review of Art Smith’s Homecomin’
Disney Springs has really become a fantastic spot for those looking to grab a meal. I mean, there are a ton of options to choose from and most are pretty darn delicious. But there are a select few that rise to the top and one of those is Art Smith’s Homecomin’. This restaurant takes…
Throwback Thursday: Walt Disney World – 1999
Our first stay at a Moderate Resort In 1999, I had a very different Walt Disney World vacation than I had been used to. I was married, and my sister was dating the man who would become her husband. I was living in Los Angeles and had discovered the joys of Disneyland. My sister lived…
Disney’s Hollywood Studios Christmas 2018 – Flurry of Fun
The Walt Disney World fan community has been mourning the loss of the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights since they closed January 6, 2016. While nothing will ever replace this display, Disney’s Hollywood Studios is trying to keep the Christmas Spirit alive through out the park. The Decorations Disney’s Hollywood Studios sticks to…
1900 Park Fare Breakfast Review
Looking for a unique character breakfast at Walt Disney World that has fun characters while also delicious food? Looking for something more than your ‘typical Disney breakfast buffet’? 1900 Park Fare is your place! This restaurant truly has delicious food & more than just your run of the mill breakfast items. Located at Disney’s Grand…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 12/17/18
Walt Disney World News Kali River Rapids at Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be closed for refurbishment from January 7 through March 9. The menus have been released for the Epcot Festival of the Arts.
Foodie Friday: Snack Spotlight – Pineapple Lumpia
Can you believe that Pandora – The World of Avatar has been around at Disney’s Animal Kingdom for a year and a half? The land’s popularity has not seemed to calm down yet, with the wait times for both Na’vi River Journey and Flight of Passage being hours long. And while Satu’li Canteen recently saw…
Throwback Thursday: Walt Disney World – 1993
Our first Walt Disney World trip together It was May 1993. I had just graduated college, and what did I ask my parents for? A trip to Walt Disney World! My then-boyfriend now-husband and I had already been camping together, so we thought it would be fun to camp out at Fort Wilderness. My sister…