My husband is a big Star Wars fan. I’m talking, sees all the movies the day they come out, has original artwork from the original trilogy, reads all the fan theories, type fan. So when my parents surprised him with a trip to Galaxy’s Edge for his 30thbirthday, he was obviously over the moon! I, unfortunately,…
Magic Journey: A Mouse for Less Review
As I wrote about recently, I have been super excited about the Imagineering Story documentary series on Disney+. As a Disney Parks fan, I love being able to learn about the people responsible for creating Disney magic, and the stories behind how the various parks, shows, and attractions have been made. Conveniently enough, around the…
Disney Parks Spoil Everything
It’s no secret that visiting a Disney park can forever spoil you for other theme parks. After you’ve encountered Mickey-white-glove service and entertainment, it’s hard to see other amusement parks, local fairs, or rides in the same light. But do you realize that your cherished vacation has actually ruined experiences far beyond the fantasy realm?…
Confessions of a Type A Disney Planner-When Disney Changes Schedules
We all know a Type A Disney Planner. They hit the computer 180 days out at 6:00 AM Eastern Time for their dining reservations and again 60 days out at 7:00 AM for their FastPass+ reservations. Type A Disney Planners go into those days with lists of what they want and burn up the internet…
DIY Disney Autograph Book
Kids (and adults!) love to get autographs from their favorite characters, and this is an easy DIY Disney autograph book you can make. It’s kind of fun for your kid to have an autograph book personalized for them. I’ve made these books for two kids for two separate trips. My kids had a blast figuring…
DIY Autograph Canvas Shoes
I am a big fan of unique autograph ideas when I travel to Walt Disney World. Meeting the characters is one of my favorite memories from my Disney vacations – I am a big kid at heart! When I know I am meeting a specific characters, such as at a character meal, I usually try…
The Science of Disney Imagineering: Gravity
The Science of Disney Imagineering: Gravity The next Science of Disney Imagineering DVD that my daughter and I watched together was Gravity. I knew this was going to be a fun one. After all, so many Disney theme park thrill rides involve the thrill of feeling gravitational forces. Riders feel 5 g’s on the Rock…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 1/6/20
Walt Disney World News Splash Mountain at the Magic Kingdom will be closed for refurbishment from January 6 to February 27. The attraction is currently scheduled to reopen on February 28. Special treats have been added to the menu at Disney Villains After Hours. Take a look at what you can pick up…
Foodie Friday: Lunch at Primo Piatto at Disney’s Riviera Resort
On my recent trip to Walt Disney World, we explored the new Disney’s Riviera Resort. Last week, I discussed the character breakfast we enjoyed at Topolino’s Terrace and today, we’ll be taking a look at their new counter service location called Primo Piatto. Primo Piatto is on the bottom level of the resort. Guests will…
How to Dress for Winter in Orlando
How to Dress for Winter in Orlando
20 Reasons for Disney Excitement in 2020
Many are looking at the transition from 2019 to 2020 as the end of a decade, and as such are looking back at all of their favorite or most memorable things from the past 10 years. While that can be a lot of fun, I also wanted to look forward, to the next year, and…
The Science of Disney Imagineering: Energy
The Science of Disney Imagineering: Energy I should have known that when my daughter and I started watching the Science of Imagineering DVDs she received for her birthday, we’d be watching all of them in one sitting. The next one we watched was all about Energy. Out of all the Disney Imagineering DVDs, this one…