I recently saw the new live action version of Aladdin in the theater and the movie took me back to my recent visit to Disneyland Paris. While we may not have found ourselves in a chase through the streets of Agrabah like Aladdin did, we did have the opportunity to dine like Prince Ali at…
Hidden Gems for Repeat Visitors to Walt Disney World
When visiting Disney World, there are many things that first timers want to do, but what about those people returning to Disney World? What are some things that people should do that they don’t typically think about? That’s where these hidden gems come into play. Visit The Wave at Disney’s Contemporary Resort When guests think…
Disneyland’s Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge – a Land of Hidden Gems
Although many visitors to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge may be unfamiliar with the planet of Batuu and its Black Spire Outpost, Star Wars fans will discover that the land is filled with hidden gems drawn from the Star Wars movies and the many novels, comic books, and television series. The story of the planet of Batuu is set…
Disney’s Carrousels
Prince Charming Regal Carrousel Walt Disney used to take his daughters to a merry-go-round in Griffith Park, in Southern California. He would watch them ride happily while he sat on a bench. He thought to himself, “If only there was a place where families could go where the kids and the adults could have fun…
Adding More Magic to your MagicBand
MagicBands bring the Disney magic to the palm of your hand. Well, on your wrist that is. MagicBands are a large part of most Walt Disney World vacations, so why not wear them in style. From printing, painting or even attaching accessories, the options to make over bands are greater than ever before. MAGIC YOUR…
Why I will Miss Disney’s Walk Around the World Bricks
In 1995 my parents took me on my first big trip to Walt Disney World. It was for my 11th birthday, and I was so excited! To commemorate the trip my parent’s purchased a Walk Around the World brick. They presented me with the certificate in the morning and later that day we went to…
Splitsville Luxury Lanes Review
Have you ever dined, bowled or both & Splitsville Luxury Lanes in Disney Springs? If you haven’t, I highly suggest adding it to your bucket list! This is one of the most underrated establishments at the Walt Disney World Resort. It is great to do on your arrival day, a non-park day or if you’re…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 7/15/19
Walt Disney World News The opening date for the Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance attraction for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is December 5. More details can be found here. The newest restaurant for Epcot is now open called Takumi-Tei, which can be found at the Japan Pavilion….
A Weekend Stay at the Swan Hotel at Walt Disney World
On a recent trip to Walt Disney World, I finally had the chance to stay at the Swan Hotel. I’ve wanted to stay at the Swan or its partner hotel, the Dolphin, for a very long time. The hotel’s close proximity to Epcot was a big draw for me. If you’ve been to Disney’s BoardWalk,…
Foodie Friday: New Chocolate Covered Bacon at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
This weekend, a friend of mine and I were on a mission. You see, we had heard that a rumor that there was chocolate covered bacon being sold at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. Now, I know what you’re thinking – chocolate covered bacon sounds extremely odd…but that didn’t stop us! We were up for the…
EPCOT Update Scorecard
There are so many Epcot Updates announced it’s difficult keep track of what’s going on. Therefore, to help out, we’ve created the Epcot Update Scorecard so that you can see all the major changes in a quick glimpse. To be sure, all opening dates are estimates. We’ll provide an update after the D23 Expo…
A Photographer’s Guide to Great Photos at Walt Disney World
Are you a photographer, professional or hobbist, who loves to photograph the sights & sounds of Walt Disney World? Or, are you just a phone photographer with an artful eye? I’m going to share my photographer’s guide to Walt Disney World for fellow photographers to enjoy! I am a professional photographer, so I always bring…