Cruising across the ocean is a fun way to spend vacation. The wind in your hair, seemingly unlimited food and drink, games, sunsets…the list goes on. Now, take all the wonderful things you love about a regular cruise and add Disney Magic to it. That’s how I felt when my family and I took our…
Disney Movie Meals Challenge – #3 “Fantasia”
MICKEY’S FAMOUS BLUE HAT: When you think of Disney’s Fantasia, odds are good that your thinking of Mickey Mouse wearing his unforgettable sorcerer’s hat – which makes complete sense! Mickey and his famous hat are depicted throughout Disney history, from the opening credits on 1980s VHS tapes to the giant Hollywood Studios park icon (RIP…
A Vegetarian Review of Woody’s Lunch Box
It might be a bit of an understatement to say the Disney’s Hollywood Studios is in a period of transition. We are in the middle of a period of dramatic transformation, with some of the biggest changes still to come. However, this summer the first major piece of that transition opened, with Toy Story Land,…
Top 10 Things to do on Arrival Day at Walt Disney World
If you’re anything like me, your arrival day at Walt Disney World is typically an off park day. After a long travel day, as much as I love the parks, it’s the last place I want to be. I like to spend my arrival day relaxing poolside at the resort, hitting up Disney Springs, or…
A Review of the Play Disney Parks App
Recently, my family went back down to Walt Disney World for vacation. While we were there, we tried out the new Play Disney Parks app. The app has many games that can be played both on and off of Disney Property. I first downloaded the Play Disney Parks App at home. You will use the…
Top 3 Places to Escape the Blazing Heat – Disneyland Edition
These three places will help you keep your cool at Disneyland Contrary to popular belief, Southern California actually does have seasons. But more often than not, it’s sunny and warm. In fact, it’s not uncommon for it to be blazing hot from spring all the way into fall. If you’re visiting Disneyland when it’s especially…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 9/10/18
Walt Disney World News The Disney After Hours event will return to the Magic Kingdom in December 2018, and January, February, and March 2019. For more information about what to expect with this event, including dates, check out this page. Now through November 6, the WonderFall Flavors event will take over multiple areas of…
Halloween Time returns to Disneyland September 7
Editor’s Note: Today is our last day for our week of Halloween! This time, we’ll be exploring Disneyland’s offerings! It may still feel like summer in Southern California and many areas of the country, but Mickey and friends are already gearing up for a busy fall as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland today, September 7….
Review of NBC Sports Grill and Brew at CityWalk
My crew and I were visiting Universal and well, as it inevitably happens, as you leave the parks after touring all day, you realize you’re hungry. The good news is that Guests who visit the Universal Orlando Resort have a plethora of dining choices to pick from, as they exit the parks and enter…
Characters Galore at Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party
Rarely seen characters are one of the highlights of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, and this year is no different. Long lines form early for the stars of the party, such as Snow White’s Seven Dwarfs holding court inside the tent of Pete’s Silly Show and Jack Skellington and Sally from the Nightmare Before Christmas (Liberty Square). Mickey…
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party: Tips, Tricks, and Treats
It still feels like summer in Florida, but the Halloween season has already arrived at Walt Disney World! With the fall season comes one of my favorite events, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. The event takes place on select nights from August until Halloween and requires a separate ticket for admission. If you are planning on…
Birthday Celebrations at Walt Disney World: A Trip Report
I’m lucky enough to spend my birthday at Walt Disney World each year. Even if I did nothing more than ride a few rides and stroll down Main Street U.S.A., it would be a perfect way to celebrate, but I threw in a few special treats during my most recent WDW vacation to make things…