Kicking Off Summer or how to survive 24 hours at the Magic Kingdom The fourth edition of the 24-hour event at the Magic Kingdom started with the Frozen team opening the park at 6:00 a.m. as this year’s round the clock madness introduced the “Coolest Summer Ever,” a promotion that includes all sort of “Frozen”…
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Welcome to the Jungle! A Review of The Rainforest Café
Planning a trip to Walt Disney World evokes thoughts of thrill rides, eye popping parades and dazzling fireworks. Of course, everyone needs to eat while at Disney and most think of this as an opportunity to sit, relax and enjoy some quiet time while planning the next amusing adventure. In some cases though, why stop the entertainment…
Foodie Friday: The All-New Harambe Market
I was in Walt Disney World over Memorial Day weekend, so of course, one of the places I knew I needed to make a stop at was the recently opened (like it opened that weekend) Harambe Market at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. This new quick-service area can be found in the Africa section of the park….
Star Wars Weekends – May the Force be with you!
Help me Obi Wan I am Stuck in a Tractor Beam Full disclosure: I am a Star Wars fan and Disney’s annual Star Wars Weekends attract me like a moth to the light. I can’t seem to get enough of the shows, celebrity appearances and especially the character sightings. I will forgo any thrill ride…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 6/1/15
Turner Classic Movies branding has finally been integrated into The Great Movie Ride. In the queue, families will enjoy new digital movie posters and will watch a new pre-ride video with TCM host Robert Osborne providing illuminating insights from the movies, some of which Guests will experience during the ride. The finale will feature…
Let’s Find Nemo at Walt Disney World
The Pixar Film, Finding Nemo, was released on May 30, 2003. Since that time, Nemo and friends have become favorite characters for many families! If you are planning a Walt Disney World vacation, there are several places in the Disney Parks and Resorts where you can ‘find’ Nemo! The Art of Animation Resort The…
Our Experience – The Surf’s-Up Breakfast with Mickey and Friends
This month my baby girl turned 4! I can’t believe it; time sure flies. To celebrate her birthday my family and I took her to the Surf’s-Up Breakfast with Mickey and Friends. This is located in the PCH Grill, one of the restaurants in the Paradise Pier Hotel at the Disneyland Resort. This restaurant only…
Review of the Egg-stravaganza at Disney California Adventure
On a Spring Break day at Disney California Adventure, we couldn’t resist surprising our daughter with the Egg-stravaganza – an Easter egg hunt throughout the park. This hunt ran from March 27th through April 5th. Similar hunts happened in both Disneyland Park and Epcot. Even though the hunt is now over, it is anticipated that…
May I Have Your Autograph?
For many people one highlight of meeting the Disney characters is collecting autographs. The obvious option is an autograph book, which tends to collect dust on a shelf once you return home. I’ve seen some quite creative options for autographs throughout my Disney journeys. Here are a few ideas for your next trip: Autograph Book…
All that Jazz about Port Orleans French Quarter
Port Orleans French Quarter is one of our favorite Walt Disney World resorts. The New Orleans atmosphere, compact size, and nice amenities make this resort a great place to stay for adults or for families with kids of all ages. The resort is a small one, so regardless of which building you are in it’s…
Foodie Friday: Breakfast at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort
Breakfast…it’s the most important meal of the day. Of course, in a place like Walt Disney World, this couldn’t be more true. If you don’t have a filling meal to withstand you, how will you be able to run from Splash Mountain to Space Mountain to make it in time for your FastPass reservation? Breakfast…
Using the Official Universal Orlando App
On our most recent Universal Orlando trip we tried the Official Universal Orlando App. The app is really easy to use and there are so many great features. From the home screen you can go directly to rides, shows, and dining. Some of the top rides and attractions scroll across the top with their current…