For our honeymoon, my husband and I took a two-week vacation to Hawaii. We’d been to Oahu, the home of Aulani, before, but had never made the trip over from Waikiki Beach to Ko Olina, where Aulani is located, so we decided to take a day trip and explore the resort! Here, I’m bringing you…
Attending Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party …On Halloween!
I had the pleasure of attending the Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party on October 31st, 2018. When planning this trip to Walt Disney World, I realized we would be down there over the Halloween holiday. The trip would be for just my husband and me – my son is grown. Even so,…
Movie Review: Nikki, Wild Dog of the North
Based on James Oliver Curwood’s 1919 novel Nomads of the North, Disney’s Nikki, Wild Dog of the North was theatrically released on July 12, 1961. The live action nature adventure is seventy-four minutes in length. Plot Summary In the Canadian northwest of 1899, a kindly fur trader named Andre Dupas (Jean Coutu) travels with his…
Adult Disney Birthday Party
Are you a big Disney fanatic like I am, and want to incorporate some Disney into your birthday party? Well, I did one year & made it more of a “mature” Disney theme. Here’s some of my DIY items that I did for my Disney/Snow White themed birthday party when I turned 25! A lot…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 11/12/18
Walt Disney World News The Disney After Hours hard ticketed event is now not only going to be offered at the Magic Kingdom, but it will also be offered at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Disney After Hours events offer the opportunity to experience the magic of a Disney theme park for…
Foodie Friday: Louie’s Italian Restaurant at Universal Studios Florida
On my recent weekend jaunt down to Orlando, we went to Universal Orlando for Halloween Horror Nights. My party and I decided we wanted to eat before the event started and so we decided to make a stop in the quick service location, Louie’s Italian Restaurant. Louie’s which is found in Universal Studios Florida in the…
Throwback Thursday: Walt Disney World – 1986
Cinderella Castle, just as lovely in 1986 as it is now Ten years after our very first Walt Disney World trip, my parents took my sister and I back to the Most Magical Place on Earth. The four of us flew to Orlando from Long Island MacArthur Airport, in Islip, New York. We flew flight…
Disneyland Paris Run Weekend: 10K
On Saturday, September 22, 2018, I continued my quest for the Disneyland Paris 36K Challenge medal. The night before, I had completed the first part of the challenge by running the 5K race. After less than 4 hours of sleep, I was ready to run the next race. The 10K! I was excited for this one because…
11 Best Character Meals in Walt Disney World
If you’re traveling to Walt Disney World & planning your dining-you HAVE to check out some of the best character dining on property. It is great fun for all ages & a fantastic way to beat the meet & greet lineups! I am 29 years old, but character meals are a must for me each…
#ShareYourEars In Celebration of Mickey Mouse’s 90th Birthday
Can you believe Mickey Mouse is 90 this year? The main mouse was introduced back in 1928 and in celebration of this monumental occasion The Walt Disney Company is pairing up with Make-A-Wish to help make some magic by sharing your ears! The idea is simple. All you have to do is take a…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 11/5/18
Walt Disney World News The menus are out for the Epcot Festival of the Holidays Holiday Kitchens! Take a look at what you can expect to enjoy. To celebrate, Ralph Breaks the Internet, Ralph and Vanellope von Schweetz are going to be able to be met Epcot starting November 21 in Innoventions West. Then, later…
This Year Celebrate the Season at Universal Orlando
The Christmas Season starts November 17th at Universal Orlando, and festivities run through January 6th. Here are the highlights! Christmas at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Hogsmeade, as well as London and Diagon Alley, put on festive decor. Inspired by the stores of the Wizarding World, the decorations…