While we have heard much about the First Order march, the fireworks, meeting characters in the Star Wars Launch Bay and trading with the Jawa’s, there is much more available for the avid Star Wars Fans. The memorabilia in the Star Wars Launch Bay is amazing, and as a family of Star Wars fans,…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 8/8/16
Muppet*Vision 3D at Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be closed for refurbishment from August 15-22. Guests can now create their own Lightsaber at Mouse Gear in Epcot From August 7-31, Disney PhotoPass Service will offer a character experience at the Magic Kingdom for Guests who have purchased Memory Maker, Memory Maker One Day or have…
Foodie Friday: Blaze Pizza Now Open at Disney Springs
Today, the newest Disney Springs restaurant has opened its doors. Blaze Pizza, which is one of the fastest growing restaurants in America, has opened in the Town Center section and features artisanal pizzas. Blaze’s claim to fame is that they put their pizzas in an open flame oven for just 180 seconds, hence their motto…
Welcome Home! To Disney Vacation Club at Hilton Head
One of the reasons families go back to Disney World over and over again is because they love the resorts and everything they have to offer. Imagine that same Disney hospitality you get at your favorite resort, and now add one of the best beaches on the Atlantic coast. That is exactly what you get…
Seeing Epcot Future World Attractions in One Morning
Epcot is divided into two distinct sections: Future World and World Showcase. This article considers how to tour Future World’s major attractions in just one morning. If time allows, you should devote at least one half-day to World Showcase (but ideally one full day) to ride the new Frozen Ever After attraction and watch Illuminations:…
2016 Disney Ornaments from Hallmark
If you are like me, you love Disney ornaments. Whether it is routinely checking out the Disney Store website for new additions or never missing a visit to one of the year round Christmas stores in Disney Springs, the Magic Kingdom, or Disney’s Hollywood Studios, ornaments are a way to show our affinity for Disney,…
Woody Woodpecker’s Kidzone — Fun for Little Tykes
Woody Woodpecker’s KidZone holds most of Universal Studios kids-friendly attractions, and while the future of Woody Woodpecker’s KidZone is uncertain, I really think that little tykes will have a lot of fun when visiting. Here is a look at all the attractions nestled inside Woody Woodpecker’s KidZone. Animal Actors on Location: The show integrates video segments with…
The Lego Store at Downtown Disneyland
Lego sculpture of Beauty and the Beast Let’s face it: a Disneyland trip is not cheap. After you factor in transportation, hotels, park tickets, meals and maybe a little extra for souvenirs, you’re looking at a lot of money. One of the ways to stretch that vacation budget is to schedule some days when you’re…
Tips for Driving to Walt Disney World
When planning your Disney vacation, there are many things to consider. Where to stay, how long, park hopper or not, driving or flying? Today I am going to provide you with some tips on making the driving trek to Orlando! We have mostly chosen to drive on our longer trips for various reason. Some of…
A Review of Cinderella’s Royal Table
Cinderella’s Royal Table located in Disney’s Magic Kingdom is one of the harder reservations to get at Walt Disney World. This summer, my family had the privilege of being able to eat here for lunch. We had a fun time and enjoyed the food we had as well. Here is our magical experience. When checking…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 8/1/16
Sunshine Seasons at Epcot will no longer be serving breakfast. They will now be open from 11:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. World famous yodeler Margret Almer and the Bavarian Band bring authentic music to the new Germany gazebo. The group will perform five days a week. This fall, the Muppets are coming to an all-new…
Foodie Friday: The New AbracadaBar at Disney’s BoardWalk
This past weekend, while I was visiting Walt Disney World, I got on Twitter because I was waiting in an exceptionally long line for Test Track and saw the news – the newest bar for the resort opened. That bar is the AbrcadaBar. Connected to Trattoria al Forno, and the upcoming Flying Fish (which opens…