Disney’s water parks, Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon are both very good choices for beating the Florida heat. Blizzard Beach has a bizarre theme but delivers the best slides, while Typhoon Lagoon is home to a great surf pool as well as Disney’s latest family raft ride, Miss Adventure Falls. Both parks have excellent and elaborate…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites: Walt Disney World News 5/29/17
Walt Disney World News Guests visiting Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be able to enjoy quick-service breakfast options at Restaurantosaurus in DinoLand U.S.A. The location will open at park open and will serve breakfast until 10:00 a.m. through June 10. Dishes will include Mickey waffle platters for both adults and children, breakfast cereals with milk, yogurt…
Check Out the New Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon
Did you hear about the new Jimmy Fallon ride at Universal Orlando? We did and couldn’t wait to try it out! New Virtual Line at Universal If you are heading out to Universal Orlando, a new must see ride is Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon. As frequent park visitors, we…
Foodie Friday: How To Use The New Walt Disney World Mobile Ordering System
Pandora – The World of Avatar opens up this weekend, but something else officially begins this weekend and that is the Mobile Ordering System. The Mobile Ordering System allows Guests to order meals at many of Walt Disney World’s counter service restaurants ahead of time and then, when ready, place the order within the app…
Port Orleans French Quarter Review
Port Orleans French Quarter Resort at Walt Disney World is often overlooked by those planning to stay on site. Perhaps it is the small size of the resort or the lack of the in-your-face theming that characterize the value resorts. But those wanting to have an on-site stay at a moderate price would be highly…
How to Make Advance Dining Reservations at Walt Disney World
One of the most exciting parts of planning your Walt Disney World vacation is the food! The best way to ensure that you get to eat where you want on your trip is to make Advance Dining Reservations. Advance Dining Reservations (sometimes referred to as ADRs) for some restaurants are very difficult to secure so…
Pre-Planning your Disney World Trip for Your Special Needs Child
Taking a trip with your child to Disney World is stressful. Taking a trip to Disney World with a special needs child is stressful for many other reasons: new routines, new places, new foods, and noise! With some pre-planning, you can make the trip less stressful for yourself and your special needs child. Going to…
California Grill Brunch at Disney’s Contemporary Resort
In early September, 2016, my husband and I enjoyed the special experience of California Grill Brunch at California Grill inside Disney’s Contemporary Resort. To celebrate our upcoming 15th wedding anniversary, we took a special kid-free trip to the World, and since we didn’t have the kids in tow we wanted to take the chance to…
Mouse Memories: Remembering Disneyland’s Springtime Roundup
This is the first entry in an ongoing series I am calling “Mouse Memories,” in which I will look back at specific momentous occasions that took place at Disneyland Resort in years past, as well as extinct events, decorations, attractions, merchandise and beyond. I will also share personal stories, recollections and photos from some…
Exploring Pandora-The World of Avatar at the Annual Passholder Preview Event
I have been a Walt Disney World Passholder for a long time and have enjoyed many perks over the years. This year though, Passholders were offered the best opportunity yet: preview days of the Pandora-The World of Avatar! My preview day finally arrived and as I waited to enter Pandora, my heart was racing. What…
My Favorite Places to Meet Mickey – Walt Disney World Edition
Mickey Mouse is always happy to greet his friends! If you want to meet Mickey Mouse at Walt Disney World, the options can seem overwhelming. Do you want to meet him at a park? At a resort? During a character meal? What outfit do you want him to wear? We’ve been fortunate to meet Mickey…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 5/22/17
Walt Disney World News Stitch’s Great Escape will open May 27 through to August 19 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Stitch will also be appearing daily near to Carousel of Progress for a meet and greet throughout the summer. Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be open for extra Evening Extra Magic Hours from May 27 through…