A couple of shops will be closing their doors in January at the Magic Kingdom. First, The Seven Dwarf’s Mine Shop found in Fantasyland will be closing in early January. Second, the Heritage House in Liberty Square that served as the gift shop for Hall of Presidents will be closing on January 4. Night of…
Author: Rikki Niblett

Foodie Friday: Best Walt Disney World Treats For 2013
Wow…here we are. 2013 is quickly coming to an end! This year Disney really brought out the creativity in the dishes and treats that are available for guests to nosh on while they’re in the parks. This is of course, in addition to some fantastic fan favorites. It’s really amazing to think about all…

Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 12/23/13
The monorail will be seeing some maintenance work over the next few months. Starting on January 21, the Express monorail and Resort monorail beam will see it’s service severely impacted from the Transportation and Ticket Center. The monorail will be unavailable to guests on weekdays from 11:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. During the monorail closures,…

Foodie Friday: Christmas Dining in Walt Disney World (And More)
The Holidays are now upon us! For many, this is the last day of work before the New Year! Maybe some of you have Disney vacations planned for the next two weeks. If you do, there are a few things I thought you should be aware of when dining at the parks or resorts. First,…

Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 12/16/13
Beaches and Cream at Disney’s Beach Club Resort is now accepting Advanced Dining Reservations starting on Dec. 18th. For those wishing to make a reservations can do so both online or by calling (407) WDW-DINE. Starting on December 18, Disney’s Animal Kingdom is testing FastPass+ for all guests (both on-site, as well as off-site guests). …

Foodie Friday: Pirates In The Caribbean Night On The Disney Dream
One of the hallmarks of traveling on a Disney cruise ship is getting to experience Pirates in the Caribbean Night. It’s so much fun because you can dress up, a fun party is held, fireworks are shot (usually, though rain can impede them, but you will see them at some point during your cruise if…

Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 12/9/13
Two new coffee kiosks have popped up in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. These new kiosks sell Joffrey’s Coffee. One can be found in Pixar Place near Toy Story Mania and the other can be found in the Streets of America just outside Muppet*Vision 3D, near the Cars meet and greet location. Disney’s All Star Resorts are…

Foodie Friday: Cookie’s BBQ on Castaway Cay
Happy Friday everyone! I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving and are ready to get back to cruising, because we are still on the Disney Dream and we still have a few more delectable meals to go! The best thing about cruising with Disney is that they have their own private island called Castaway…

Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 12/2/13
Walt Disney World is officially turnstile free, as now all four parks utilize the touch point entry system exclusively resort-wide. The Holidays Around the World at Epcot is a great edutainment feature at Epcot. Here, guests get to learn how different countries celebrate the Holiday season. New this year is the Canadian Holiday Voyageurs, featuring…

Foodie Friday: Dinner At Liberty Tree Tavern
One of the most popular restaurants to dine at during a guest’s Holiday visit to Walt Disney World is Liberty Tree Tavern. This fantastic colonial restaurant that is located in Liberty Square at the Magic Kingdom serves up their dinner offerings “family-style” which means they bring it all out in dishes and you get to…

Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 11/25/13
The Hippy Dippy Pool at Disney’s Pop Century will be closed for refurbishment from December 9 – 11, reopening December 12. Disney’s All Star Sport’s Surf’s Up Pool will be closed for a refurbishment from January 6 – 24, reopening January 25. Nikon has become the official camera for both Walt Disney World and Disneyland. …
Foodie Friday: Thanksgiving Meal Options in Walt Disney World
The Holidays are almost here, with Thanksgiving, of course, being next week. Many people wonder when planning their Thanksgiving holiday vacations, where can I get a traditional Thanksgiving meal? The most common thought is, of course, Liberty Tree Tavern, which serves up a Thanksgiving style meal each and every day. But unless you can get…