official movie poster for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story My love affair with Star Wars began just a year after my love affair with Disney theme parks. There I was, a 7 year old girl in the movie theaters with my family, about to see this new film that just came out from that…
Movie Review: In Search of the Castaways
DVD Cover Copyright Disney Based on Jules Verne’s 1867 novel of the same name, Disney’s In Search of the Castaways was theatrically released on December 21, 1962. The live action fantasy adventure film is ninety-eight minutes in length. Plot Summary In 1858 Glasgow, Scotland, three people, a young girl named Mary Grant (Hayley Mills), a…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 12/26/16
Stance is now open at Disney Springs. This new store specializes in high-quality socks and underwear, as well as products for men, women and children in a variety of styles and designs. This new store is located next to Shore and Superdry in the Town Center section. Disney’s All-Star Music Resort will serve brunch on…
Foodie Friday: Gingerbread Displays at Walt Disney World Resorts
Walt Disney World is known for their incredible decorations found at their resort hotels. These displays range from gigantic Christmas trees, to garland, to one of the most popular aspects, their gingerbread decorations. Many of the displays are indeed, works of art – taking months to design and create. Stopping at the resorts to see…
Be Our Guest Restaurant: A Lunch Review
I recently took a trip to Walt Disney World with a longtime friend and fellow Disney lover. Having never visited Be Our Guest Restaurant in the past (and always looking for something new to explore), we decided to check it out for lunch on the last day of our trip. It took us weeks to…
New Experiences for Walt Disney World Guests in 2017
While we still have a few more days left in 2016, it’s time to start getting excited about 2017, as there will be many new experiences for Walt Disney World Guests in 2017. In the new year, guests will be able to indulge in new lands, new attractions, new dining experiences, and much more!…
Disneyland’s Jingle Cruise
Disneyland’s newest holiday overlay attraction is the four-year-old “Jingle” Cruise, the Jungle Cruise’s attempt to tinsel up the ride for Christmas. This tongue-in-cheek take on holiday tradition will have you howling at the jokes proffered, depending on how much you like fruitcake and fruitcake jokes. So hop aboard Disneyland’s holiday Jingle Cruise, as we see what the skippers have…
All You Need to Know About Phased Closures at Walt Disney World
The Holiday season is one of the busiest times of the year at Walt Disney World. It’s often the time of year that you’ll hear about Disney enforcing “phased closures” of the parks. But what exactly is a phased closure? Read on to learn all you need to know about phased closures at Walt Disney World!…
Sights and Sounds of the Holiday Season at Walt Disney World
I recently visited Walt Disney World and was excited to see all of the special shows and decorations that can be found in the parks at this time of year. I wasn’t sure how much holiday entertainment I could cram into one whirlwind long weekend, but I was determined to see as much as I…
Tips for Experiencing Walt Disney World Between Christmas and New Year’s
Christmastime brings many traditions: Christmas trees, Santa Claus, classic songs, good food, and, less happily, gridlock at Walt Disney World. Indeed, the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day is Disney’s most crowded week of the year. The parks will often close for capacity reasons during this week, and wait times will likely be astronomical. …
The Castaway Cay 5K
On your mark….get set….go! One of the things that intrigued me about our Disney Dream cruise to the Bahamas was the Castaway Cay 5K. This is the most informal of the Run Disney races, in which anyone on board the cruise aged 10 and up is welcome to sign up. I don’t run, not unless…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 12/19/16
Several Magic Kingdom table-service locations will expand their menus to include more alcoholic beverage selections. Starting on December 23, Tony’s Town Square will offer Italian wines and beers; Liberty Tree Tavern will serve beer, cider, and domestic wines that match their cuisine; Jungle Skipper Canteen will offer beverages with a global appeal to pair with…