©Universal I am a really big fan of Jimmy Fallon, so imagine my delight when the news broke that a brand new attraction starting the late night host would be coming to Universal Studios Florida! The attraction will be known as Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon and is inspired by a popular segment…
Author: Rikki Niblett

Delicious Disney Dishes – Pumpkin Mousse Trifle with Cranberries and Apricot Orange Sauce from the Epcot Food and Wine Festival
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Epcot Food and Wine Festival, and to also celebrate Halloween this week, I thought I would share this recipe of the Pumpkin Mousse Trifle with Cranberries and Apricot-Orange Sauce. It’s the perfect treat to enjoy during the fall, so make it today. I know I’m going to!…

Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 10/26/15
Disney will begin accepting digital Disney Gift Cards beginning Nov. 16 at most Merchandise, Quick-Service/Outdoor Vending Food & Beverage, Auto Plaza, Front Office, Guest Relations and Vacation Planning locations throughout Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, including Operating Participant locations. Digital Disney Gift Cards may be loaded into multiple types of digital wallet applications (i.e., Gyft,…

Foodie Friday: Cove Cafe on the Disney Dream
Coffee…it’s what gets me going in the morning. It’s a treat in the middle of the afternoon. I love coffee. While you’re onboard the Disney ships, yes there is free coffee available at the drink stations, however, sometimes when I’m cruising, I really want a latte. That’s where the Cove Cafe comes into play. The…

Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 10/19/15
Tortuga Tavern, located in Adventureland at the Magic Kingdom, has a brand-new menu featuring barbecue offerings. New menu items include barbecue sandwiches with pulled pork, sliced beef brisket or grilled chicken breast, all served on Texas toast with beans and cole slaw. A roasted corn and vegetable salad served with vinaigrette dressing is also available…

Foodie Friday: A Review of Cookie’s Too on Castaway Cay
Castaway Cay is a fantastic paradise. Seriously. It is paradise. From swimming to biking to feeding stingrays, to parasailing, to sleeping, to reading, to running, to so very much more. Of course, there is one more thing that is a huge part of being on Castaway Cay….dining. And there is a great choice to get…

Delicious Disney Dishes – Warm Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Icing from the Epcot Food and Wine Festival
Oh my god. You want to know what my favorite treat I had during last year’s Epcot Food and Wine Festival was? It was the Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Icing from the Hops and Barley Booth. It was incredible with it’s warm cinnamony flavor and the gooey cream cheese icing that oozed all over…

Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News – 10/12/15
Celebrity Chef Art Smith announced he will open a new restaurant called Homecoming: Florida Kitchen and Southern Shine at Disney Springs in summer 2016. The restaurant will showcase farm-to-fork cuisine inspired by both the Sunshine State and Chef Smith. The menu will feature Southern favorites like homemade pimento cheese, deviled eggs, low country shrimp and grits,…

Foodie Friday: Palo Brunch on the Disney Dream
Well I’m back with Foodie Friday postings about my trip on the Disney Dream this past summer! And this article is a great one to come back to the Disney Cruise Line fun because it’s about fan favorite (and for good reason) the Palo Brunch. Palo, as you may remember from my first article, is…

Rikki’s Mouse Bites: Walt Disney World News – 10/5/15
Walt Disney World Annual Passes have seen in increase in price. Now, most passes include PhotoPass automatically with your Annual Pass. For full information about the increases, make sure to check out our Annual Passholder page. Prices for Tables in Wonderland membership dining program will be adjusted to $150 for Annual Passholders, Cast Members and…

Foodie Friday: Best and Worst Epcot Food and Wine Festival Snacks
As you may have heard me mention, the Epcot Food and Wine Festival is a favorite time of year for me. I love sampling the different options that can be found all around World Showcase (and new for this year, Future World.) Each year there are always some major hits, and unfortunately a few misses….

Delicious Disney Dishes – Garlic Shrimp from Australia Booth at the Epcot Food and Wine Festival
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! It’s Epcot Food and Wine Festival time! The best part of the festival is eating, of course, but there are plenty of dishes that I know I’ve come home and thought, man…that was good! I wish I could make that on a semi-regular basis! So, I’m…