The Mouse for Less was invited to a recent Blogger & Media Event during Walt Disney’s World’s Marathon Weekend, sponsored by Cigna Health. The event took place in Disney’s Hollywood Studios and both Jocelyn and Rikki were able to attend. Here are there thoughts on the event. We’ve said it before, Cigna is a company…
The Rainforest Cafe at Downtown Disney in Disneyland
Welcome to the Rainforest Cafe at Downtown Disney, Disneyland! I’ll be honest. The Rainforest Café has never been my favorite Disneyland restaurant. When I’m looking for a relaxing table service meal while visiting the parks, I’m not really in the mood to be serenaded, loudly, by audio animatronics whose cousins are entertaining guests at the…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News – 1/30/17
Here is this week’s video Mouse Bites! Those excited about the live action version of Beauty and the Beast will have multiple ways to get ready for the new film. Beginning February 5, a performer at Beauty and the Beast – Live on Stage at the Theater of the Stars will invite a…
James Beard Award Winning Chef to Host Cooking Class at Portobello
Every once in a while, I am able to find out about something that I think is really interesting and I wanted to share. So, if you are looking for a unique experience to have on your vacation or you are you an Orlando local who wants to learn how to do something really cool,…
Romantic Disney Dates for All Budgets
As Valentine’s Day gets closer, we find ourselves asking “isn’t this romantic?”. Walt Disney World is not just a place for kids and families but is also a great place for a romantic escape for newlyweds, those celebrating their anniversaries, and couples looking for some magical romance . My husband and I took a kid…
Panama Canal Crossing Onboard Disney Cruise Line
Last summer I had the opportunity to sail on the East Bound Panama Canal cruise with Disney Cruise Line on the Disney Wonder. This 14-night adventure was nothing short of spectacular. The cruise lasted for 14 nights. Prior to this I had cruised 3, 4, and 7-night itineraries, and there were some noticeable differences with…
How to Have the Best Disneyland Trip
When you’re planning a trip to Disneyland, the broad strokes of a visit practically plan themselves: ride the headliner attractions, see the fireworks, eat all the Mickey bars. But the real fun of a vacation comes in the details — how do you make a trip special and unique from any other theme park in…
Movie Review: Almost Angels
DVD Cover Copyright Disney A live action musical drama, Almost Angels was theatrically released on September 26, 1962. The film, which was shown as part of a double bill with Lady and the Tramp (1955) (1), is ninety-three minutes in length. Plot Summary In contemporary Vienna, Austria, the Vienna Boys’ Choir returns via train following…
The Science Behind Pixar Exhibit at the California Science Center
Welcome to the California Science Center! So, you’ve come to Southern California to experience Disneyland. You’ve had a wonderful time, but still have a couple of days left on your vacation. And you want to put even more Disney into your experience. If you time your visit right, you could visit Walt’s Train Barn. And…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 1/23/17
Walt Disney World News – January 23, 2017 The Magic Kingdom recently introduced a number of breakfast offerings. Stop at Casey’s Corner for a hash brown dog or croissant donut; The Plaza Ice Cream Parlor has Mickey waffles, Kellogg’s cereal, donuts, and a donut sundae (a donut topped with your favorite flavor of…
‘Ohana’s Peanut Noodles Recipe
One of my all time favorite restaurants to eat at is ‘Ohana at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, and one of my favorite dishes on their dinner menu has always been their peanut noodles. When my daughter requested a Polynesian themed birthday party, it seemed like the perfect opportunity to try out a recipe for…
Foodie Friday: A Celebration of Walt Disney World Popcorn
Walt Disney World Popcorn. There is legit something about it. For me, it’s that first whiff of delightful goodness. It calls to me, saying, “Rikki, you know you want some popcorn.” And of course, I immediately give in. Yesterday was National Popcorn Day, a day that I was happy to celebrate! And yes, I wish…