“I only hope we never lose sight of one thing…that it was all started by a mouse.” ~ Walt Disney You’ve weighed your options on where to take a vacation. You’ve done the research; you’ve read blogs and reviews. You’ve made a pros/cons list and taken your #1 “wants” into account. You have taken this…
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Delicious Disney Dishes: Epcot Food & Wine Festival’s Beef Stroganoff Recipe
While I never had the pleasure of trying the Russia Marketplace at Epcot’s Food & Wine Festival, I was very curious to try out the recipe for its beef stroganoff that I found in the official 2015 Food & Wine Festival cook book. The recipe included in this book was the same one used…
What to Do When Your Kid Falls Asleep at Disney
Ahh… Walt Disney World. A kid’s playground. But kids fall asleep, right? Nap time is a time for Junior to recharge his battery and Mom and Dad can have a break. But Junior is in his stroller! And you can’t take strollers on rides! And you can’t park Junior in the stroller parking for the…
Dining Review: Chef’s Table at Flying Fish with Wine Pairing
In planning our marathon weekend trip, I knew we would want to celebrate somewhere special. After much thought, I settled on the Chef’s Table at the Flying Fish with Wine Pairing. My husband and I both love seafood and wine, so this seemed perfect. While I would not suggest doing this after running 26.2…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 4/25/16
Soarin’ Around the World officially opens at Epcot on June 17. This multisensory attraction will allow Guests to soar and explore some of the most spectacular scenic wonders of our world including the Great Wall of China, Monument Valley, the Great Pyramids of Egypt, Switzerland’s Matterhorn mountain, the Eiffel Tower in Paris, and Australia’s…
My Walt Disney World Bucket List 2016
Not long ago I shared some of my recent Walt Disney World firsts with you guys. Well then I created a Walt Disney World Bucket List and holy Mickey pretzels! I didn’t realize just how many rides I haven’t been on, events I haven’t been to, and most importantly, how much food I haven’t eaten! I am…
Foodie Friday: The Writer’s Stop’s New Offerings
A few weeks ago, changes occurred at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Lights Motors Action: Extreme Stunt Show closed, we said goodbye to the Streets of America, lost Studio Catering Co., and we were about to loose the gem that is The Writer’s Stop. However, days before the beloved stop of many closed, it was announced that…
Fun Things to do at Disney Springs Under $10
Disney Springs without breaking the bank While it is very easy to do major damage to your credit card when visiting Disney Springs, there are also ways to have a great time without breaking the bank. Here are some fun things to do for free or for under $10 per activity. I traveled to Disney…
A Look at Colortopia at Epcot’s Innoventions
Innoventions, one of Epcot’s mainstays has been going through a lot of changes recently, all of which seem restricting. There are only a handful of exhibits left, much of the usable space is for character meet and greets, and it sometimes feels like a storage space to house odds and ends. But just because Innoventions seems to be withering…
All About the Quick Service Dining Plan
From Our Magically Speaking Newsletter Archive – subscribe today! By Janine Pipe One thing is for certain – the Disney Dining Plans (DDP) are becoming extremely popular. Although people often tend to choose the full plan, many find that the counter service options provided in the Quick Service Dining Plan (QDSP) are more than sufficient…
FastPass+: Planning and Booking
Our Price Family Vacation is quickly sneaking up on us as we are now under 60 days. Some of my past blogs have discussed how I have gone about planning for all eight of us as well as how we are spreading the Disney magic as we wait. This week we hit our 60 day…
Six Myths About Touring Walt Disney World in the Fall
Some seasons at Walt Disney World you probably know what to expect, even if you’ve never been during that time. Florida is humid and hot in the summer, crowded over Christmas, and watch out for the spring breakers! But autumn “falls” off our radar as a vacation time. In case you’ve thought about visiting the Mouse during…