Based on Robert Lewis Taylor’s 1961 novel A Journey to Matecumbe, Disney’s Treasure of Matecumbe was theatrically released on July 1, 1976. The live action drama is 117 minutes in length. Plot Summary In post-Civil War Kentucky, young Davie Burnie (Johnny Doran) and his aunts, Effie (Jane Wyatt) and Lou (Virginia Vincent), face the loss…
A Day at Universal Studios Hollywood
Welcome to Universal Studios Hollywood! Let’s face it: flights to Southern California are not cheap. If you’re coming to So Cal to visit Disneyland, you might want to see what else the region has to offer. Today I’m going to focus on a favorite attraction that’s been around for decades: Universal Studios Hollywood. What started…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 7/23/18
Walt Disney World News Pizzafari is introducing the Pizzafari Family-Style Dining starting Tuesday, July 31. This Italian feast will feature two salads, three entrées, and dessert all served family-style at the table along with non-alcoholic beverages (beer and wine will also be available for purchase). Pizzafari’s popular quick service menu will still…
Red, White, Blue & Mickey Too- DIY No Sew Fabric Mickey Banner
This Disney-inspired Mickey Mouse fabric banner is a fun, easy, no sew project! I am always looking for fun ways to bring Mickey Mouse into my Holiday decor and our city has a 4th of July “Kiddy Parade” where the adults help the kids decorate either their bike, scooter, stroller, wagon, etc. I knew I…
Foodie Friday: Review of Trattoria al Forno at Disney’s BoardWalk
I should specify something. I really like Italian food. It is probably my favorite cuisine. But that also means that I hold Italian food to a high standard. When I lived in St. Louis, we had a place known as The Hill, where Italian delicacies were king and you could find many other fantastic…
Disney’s Spirit of Aloha Dinner Show Review
Walt Disney World is no stranger to great dining options. One of the many different types of dining experiences you can have at Disney are dinner shows – including the Spirit of Aloha Dinner Show at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. The Details The Spirit of Aloha Dinner show is offered nightly Tuesday – Saturday. Reservations…
A Review of Disney’s Pop Century Resort Scavenger Hunt
When I surprised my daughter with a Spring Break trip to Walt Disney World, I booked a room at Disney’s Pop Century Resort. A friend mentioned that they had a scavenger hunt at the resort that would be great for my 7 year old. Well my daughter and I knew that we would have to…
10 Things That Surprised Me About Legoland California
If you’re planning a trip to Disneyland, you’ll probably hit a few other local attractions while you’re in Southern California. Legoland California would be a great theme park to add. But before clicking “purchase” on those park tickets, check out some of the details that surprised me about Legoland California. 1. It’s not open every…
Delicious D-Luxe Burger in Disney Springs
D-Luxe Burger is a quick service dining option in the Town Center area of Disney Springs. The back story of the restaurant is that it used to be a cattle ranch and is the oldest building in Disney Springs. After the ranch closed, it has been refurbished into D-Luxe Burger, a great place to…
How To Keep the Magic Alive Between Trips
As many frequent travelers to a Disney destination will tell you, the time between trips can seem like forever. Even if you go to a Disney destination multiple times a year, you still feel like you need your Disney fix more often. Here are some ways I have found to keep that magic alive…
Frozen Treats to Keep You Cool at WDW: Disney Springs Edition
If you’ve been following along with my Frozen Treats series, you’re probably aware of how much I enjoy a refreshing, frosty treat when it’s hot and humid outside! Touring the parks is hard work in the summer, and my favorite way to keep my energy up is to enjoy something cool! I’ve taken you along…
Merchandise Galore at Disney’s New Toy Story Land
A treasure trove of merchandise inspired by some of the most iconic toys in history greets guests in- and outside of Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. I usually do not get excited about merchandise, but anything that brings back renewed interest in toys such as Mr. Potato Head, Candyland games, the amazing Tinkertoys,…