With the recent reopening of Soarin at the Land Pavilion in Epcot, Sunshine Seasons has begun selling breakfast items again! Breakfast items include a breakfast platter, cinnamon french toast bread pudding, breakfast paninis, muffins, and danishes. One of the items that isn’t advertised well is that the quick service dining location serves smoothies, which makes…
Which Disneyland Hotel is Right for You?
The Paradise Pier Hotel Deciding on which Disneyland Resort Hotel to book is not quite as mind-boggling as trying to decide on a Walt Disney World Hotel. After all, there are only three Disney owned and operated hotels in the Disneyland Resort. (Not for long, though, as Disney just announced a fourth hotel for the…
First Impressions of Disney Springs
I recently had the opportunity to visit the new and improved Disney Springs and it was exciting! When a name change for Downtown Disney was announced, I had no idea that so many more changes were in store. I couldn’t wait to check everything out! Having been to Downtown Disney many, many times before, I…
Disneyland Food Bucket List
In preparation for my recent Disneyland trip, I researched some dining and snack options that I might be interested in. This trip to Disneyland will be my first trip as an adult. My husband would agree that I runDisney, so I can eat Disney, lol! I signed up for the Pixie Dust Challenge last year…
Large Group Tips and Tricks When Traveling to Disney
I have completed a few blog posts about my family’s upcoming Disney trip and how we would be joined by my parents, sister and brother-in-law. I have talked about how I worked out our dining reservations, FastPasses and even done fun surprises along the way. Now that we are back from our trip, I wanted…
Booking Activities on Disney Cruise Line
Once you have paid in full for your Disney Cruise and have completed the online check-in process, many booking options will open for you to select from as activities to participate in during the duration of your cruise. If you are interested in sending your princess to the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, getting a massage or facial,…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites: Walt Disney World News – 6/20/16
Following the horrific alligator attack this past week, please note the following adjustments. No word on if/when any of these will change as time goes on: Walt Disney World Watercraft service is now operating as normal. Resort beaches are unavailable to Guests. Movie Under the Stars are being shown in their indoor location. Guests may…
Disneyland Corn Dogs
There are corn dogs, and then there are Little Red Wagon Corn Dogs, capitalization definitely intentional. The oft-maligned hot dog is taken to a new level of delicious at Disneyland. But just what is it about Disneyland corn dogs that makes our mouths water? Your nose will lead you to the Little Red Wagon in Disneyland’s hub, just outside the…
Foodie Friday: A Stop at Captain Cook’s at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
One of my favorite resorts is Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. Yes, even after the resort’s refurbishment, the resort still feels like home to me. It’s peaceful, warm, and inviting. Plus, the restaurants here are all A+, top notch. I mean you have ‘Ohana-the all-you-can-eat meat fest, Kona-the delightful table service location, but when I visit…
Make the Most of Your Visit to Disney’s Animal Kingdom
The largest of the Walt Disney World parks, Disney’s Animal Kingdom‘s 500 acres provide a fun-filled area to explore the animal world and transport visitors to an immersive experience of seven distinct natural areas. And if you’re thinking that this is just a “Disney zoo,” you couldn’t be more wrong! With all these acres to…
Major Enhancements in Store for Disney Wonder
Disney Wonder to get enhancements from “stern to deck” My first Disney cruise was on the Disney Wonder, and I have fond memories of the ship at Castaway Cay when the Flying Dutchman, the prop ship from the Pirates of the Caribbean movies, was still roaming the seas. I am excited about Disney’s announcement that…
Top 5 Tips for Vegging Out at Walt Disney World (i.e. being a vegetarian)
From Our Magically Speaking Newsletter Archive – subscribe today! By Tim Rogers Dining at Disney World is a lot of fun. With over 100 restaurants representing numerous styles and traditions, Disney offers guests a smorgasbord of possibilities when dining (including some literal smorgasbords). But what about vegetarians? If you grew up not eating meat,…