Note: This review is largely spoiler free, but you might learn some details about the film. Fourteen years ago, we were introduced to the Parr family, a group of underground superheroes just trying to get by. With its 20th feature film, Pixar heads back to Brad Bird (of the original and Ratatouille) for both…
13 Tips to Beat the Heat at Walt Disney World
Central Florida is hot all year, but the summer can be unbearable at times. July tends to be the hottest month, with August not far behind. A misconception about traveling to Walt Disney World during the summer is that it’s busy-that’s no longer really the case. Of course there are peak times, but these days,…
Character Breakfasts at Disneyland
Pluto meets a fan at the PCH Grill Let’s say you’re planning a trip to Disneyland, the Happiest Place on Earth. You know you want to meet the characters. And you also know that at least once during your vacation, you want to enjoy a nice, long breakfast. Lucky for you, there are currently four…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 6/18/18
Walt Disney World News Celebrate the Fourth of July at Walt Disney World with a bang! Magic Kingdom Disney’s Celebrate America! A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky – 9:15 p.m. on July 3 and July 4. DJs will host dance parties in Frontierland and Tomorrowland Epcot IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth with special…
Star Wars Dark Side Half Marathon Diaper Dash Review
runDisney race weekends bring in all types of runners and walkers to Walt Disney World property. This most recent race weekend was the Star Wars Dark Side Half Marathon Weekend and my son took part in the Star Wars Dark Side Diaper Dash at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Similar to the other races,…
Foodie Friday: Incredibles Treats in Tomorrowland
Are you excited to see Incredibles 2? I definitely am! And of course, Walt Disney World has themed their summer event around The Incredibles, with the Incredible Summer. One of the big components of the Incredible Summer is the Incredible Tomorrowland Expo, which is being held in Tomorrowland at the Magic Kingdom. This expo…
New Nighttime Lagoon Show Announced for Universal Orlando
Do you love nighttime spectaculars courtesy of theme parks? Well, beginning this summer, Universal Orlando Resort will be introducing a brand new one at their Universal Studios Florida park! The show, which will be called Universal Orlando’s Cinematic Celebration, will be a lagoon based show that will seamlessly blend a fountain show with a variety of…
A Volunteer Trip to Give Kids The World Village
I just returned from the most amazing trip, and it all revolved around Give Kids The World Village. Give Kids The World began in 1986 in a Holiday Inn run by Henri Landwirth. Landwirth was a Holocaust surviver turned hotelier that wanted children with life-threatening illness to have a little time to just be a…
Best and Worst Queues in the Summer at Walt Disney World
Summer is one of the busiest times of year at Walt Disney World Resort. It make sense, the kids are off school, the weather is warm, it’s the perfect time for vacation. The thing about Orlando is that it tends to be a little too warm. The heat in Florida is unavoidable, but there…
Best and Worst Walt Disney World Counter Service Restaurants During the Summer
Summertime is a great time to vacation in Walt Disney World! But let’s face it, summer in central Florida is HOT. If you plan on travelling during the summer, it’s important to manage you expectations, take breaks, stay hydrated & hit up the pool as often as possible. Another important thing to keep in mind…
Celebrating Father’s Day at Walt Disney World
Father’s Day is coming up, and Walt Disney World is the perfect place to celebrate! I recently celebrated an early Father’s Day with my dad during my last WDW visit, and we had an absolute blast! Here, I’m bringing you my trip report from our recent celebration. I hope it gives you some ideas to…
Solo: A Star Wars Story
I stand and fidget with the tickets to Solo: A Star Wars Story. The nervous excitement has been building for a few days now. After all, this will be the first of the ‘new’ Star Wars stories that I will see at the same time as the rest of the United States. Solo is also…