One of the newest restaurants to open at the Universal Orlando Resort’s CityWalk is Bigfire Grill. Located in the former location of Emeril’s, Bigfire is pretty much front and center. It’s large white building is a gorgeous, welcoming sight. I had been wanting to try Bigfire since it opened, back in June 2019, but the…
Author: Rikki Niblett
In addition to being the Blog Admin and a Website Content Creator here at The Mouse For Less, as well as editor of the Mouse For Less Newsletter, I am also the co-host of the Be Our Guest WDW Trip Planning Podcast and I post articles for TouringPlans.
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 7/27/20
Walt Disney World News Due to the demand, Disney will be changing the times that they open the virtual queue for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. It will now only be offered to be joined at 10:00 a.m. or 2:00 p.m. These two opportunities are intended to give guests…
Foodie Friday: Review of Voodoo Doughnut
If you went to Universal Orlando Resort and you didn’t stop at Voodoo Doughnut, did you even visit Universal Orlando Resort? The incredibly popular doughnut stop, which got their start in Oregon made its way to Universal’s CityWalk just a few years ago and has quickly become a fan favorite for many and there’s good…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 7/20/20
Walt Disney World News The Walt Disney World Resort officially confirmed that Primeval Whirl, Rivers of Light: We Are One, and Stitch’s Great Escape will officially not reopen. More details can be found here. Changes will be made to the recently announced projects for EPCOT. They include a different approach to the previously-announced festival…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 7/13/20
Walt Disney World News When Disney’s Hollywood Studios officially reopens to Guests on July 15, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance will once again be using virtual queue. Guests who experienced the ride before the shutdown should keep in mind that the process will be slightly different this time. More information can be…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 7/6/20
Walt Disney World News Guests who had their dining and experience reservations cancelled back in May may now reschedule them, up to 60 days in advance. More information can be found here. With the parks reopening, select Disney transportation will be up and and running for Guests. The Express monorail and Resort monorail…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 6/29/20
Walt Disney World News Splash Mountain at the Magic Kingdom will soon be completely reimagined to a story that is inspired by The Princess and the Frog. We pick-up this story after the final kiss, and join Princess Tiana and Louis on a musical adventure featuring some of the powerful music from the film….
Foodie Friday: Review of the Birthday Cake Shake from Vivoli il Gelato
On a recent trip to the Walt Disney World Resort to visit and see how Disney Springs was doing after reopening from its coronavirus closure, I decided to make the stop in for some ice cream from Vivoli il Gelato. This quick stop shop doesn’t just sell ice cream, as the name would suggest. Instead…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 6/22/20
Walt Disney World News When Walt Disney World’s theme parks reopen, most attractions and a number of other experiences will be available for Guests to enjoy, while a few will not be available until further notice. To find out the full list, take a look at this article. The major refurbishment of Spaceship…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 6/15/20
Walt Disney World News Major League Soccer will be taking place at ESPN Wide World of Sports in July and August. Details can be found here.
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 6/8/20
Walt Disney World News Big changes are happening to dining during the first stage of the Walt Disney World Resort’s reopening. Take a look at what you’ll be able to expect here, including where they only character-type experience you’ll be able to enjoy while dining will be located. There are also big changes that…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 6/1/20
Walt Disney World News It’s official! The Walt Disney World Resort will reopen in July! Both the Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom will reopen on July 11 and Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Epcot will be opening on July 15. Find out the details of what Guests will be able to expect when re-entering…