This weekend, all the talk will be on the new Town Center of Disney Springs. This brand new area will debut on May 15 and will feature lots of great new shops and restaurants for Guests to be able to experience. It is certainly an exciting development, especially given how long construction has taken place…
Author: Rikki Niblett

Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 5/9/16
Characters from Finding Dory have begun appearing in Turtle Talk with Crush including Dory, Destiny the whale shark, Bailey the beluga whale, Hank the “septopus” (a seven-legged octopus), Squirt and Nemo and his dad Marlin during this fun-filled show. Alberta Bound is now playing at The Mill Stage in the Canada Pavilion. The five piece…

Foodie Friday: La Cantina de San Angel
Ole! I’m still in the Cinco de Mayo spirit, even though today is Seis de Mayo! To continue the celebration, I thought we’d take a look at one of the great restaurants located in the Mexico Pavilion at Epcot – La Cantina de San Angel! La Cantina de San Angel is located across from the…

Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News – 5/2/16
Celebrate Japan Children’s Day on May 5 in the Japan Pavilion at Epcot where Guests can participate in a special activity to learn more about Japan and Japanese culture. New menu items have been added to many Epcot restaurants. Liberty Inn Clam Chowder Soup Frozen Coke with a float of Buffalo Trace Bourbon Whiskey…

How to Use Free Dining During the Holidays at Walt Disney World
Free dining. It is one of the most popular discounts that Walt Disney World offers. Here’s what you need to know about the offer for 2016. Free Dining is an option when you purchase a non-discounted 5-night/6-day package that includes a room at a select Walt Disney World Resort hotel and ticket with the Park…

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…

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…

Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 4/18/16
Tickets are now on sale for Night of Joy. This year’s event will take place at ESPN Wide World of Sports on September 9 and 10. Princess Aurora has will moved from Main Street, U.S.A., to Fantasyland at the Magic Kingdom. The restrooms located next to Magic Kingdom’s City Hall will be undergoing a lengthy…

Foodie Friday: Snack Spotlight on Butterbeer Ice Cream
I am a huge Harry Potter fan. Plain and simple. I devoured the books, I eagerly anticipated movies, and one of the coolest moments was walking into Universal’s Islands of Adventure and stepping into Hogsmede for the first time. It was surreal. Even more surreal was stepping into the world of Diagon Alley just a…

Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 4/11/16
Changes have been made in how Guests may now make FastPass+ selections going forward. First, Guests will now be able to choose individual FastPass+ experiences and times, and will no longer need to make all selections for the same day at the same time. Second, Guests will continue to be able to select up to three experiences in advance,…

Foodie Friday: Top 5 Places to Get Seafood at Walt Disney World
When I think of Florida, I think of good seafood. Due to its proximity to the ocean, seafood is easy to come by in that region. Good seafood is one of my favorite things to choose when dining; traditionally if there’s a good looking seafood item on the menu, chances are, I’m ordering it. (This…

Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 4/4/16
Joy and Sadness from Inside Out are now meeting Guests at the expanded Epcot Character Spot across from Baymax in Epcot. They are meeting Guests inside Headquarters from 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. FastPass+ is not available and Guests wishing to meet Mickey, Minnie, and Goofy can still meet them at their Epcot Character Spot…