Based generally on the events towards the end of World War II that resulted in “Operation Cowboy,” where American troops rescued horses being horded by the Germans in Czechoslovakia from advancing Soviet troops, (1) and specifically on Alois Podhajsky’s autobiographical novel The Dancing White Horses of Vienna, Disney’s Miracle of the White Stallions was theatrically…
Grandma’s Favorite Rides at Disneyland
My sister, my daughter, and my mother enjoying Disneyland Park together! Recently I wrote a blog post about which Disneyland attractions are especially good for toddlers. When my mother read it, she asked why I didn’t do a post about the best rides for grandparents! So I interviewed her to get her thoughts. Here are Grandma’s…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 2/4/19
Walt Disney World News Guests attending Disney Early Morning Magic at Disney’s Hollywood Studios will now have breakfast at Backlot Express beginning February 6. Beaches & Cream Soda Shop at Disney’s Beach Club Resort will undergo renovation starting this summer. The restaurant will temporarily close for refurbishment beginning August 5 to December.
Warner Bros Studio Tour — So Cal Side Trip
If you plan to visit Southern California for Disneyland, you might feel the pull to see one of the area’s other draws: a movie studio. Films and Hollywood go together like Mickey and Minnie, so be sure make time in your vacation to visit a studio. The Warner Bros Studio Tour gives you a peek…
Foodie Friday: A Review of the Epcot Festival of the Arts Food Studios
This past weekend, I got to visit the Epcot Festival of the Arts for the very first time. Visiting during this festival has been on my bucket list for the past three years and this year, I was able to make it happen. For those who don’t know, the Epcot Festival of the Arts is…
Throwback Thursday: The Holidays Visit Disneyland
It’s well known in my family that my brother and I are “park people”. Not necessarily limited to Disney, but parks in general. He and I live for the thrill rides and glorious fried delicacies that only theme parks can do just right. Somehow we got this gene when our parents are decidedly different. When…
Bon Voyage Character Breakfast Dining Review
The Basics The Bon Voyage Breakfast is a character meal located at Trattoria al Forno and features a fixed price menu. Each table is served a basket of pastries to share, along with a choice of entrée from a menu. Located at Disney’s Boardwalk Inn, this is a character meal featuring many of the…
Commissioning Art at the Disney Parks
Let’s face it, most of us love Disney’s artwork. As a child, I always wanted a cell from my favorite movie or a line drawing of my favorite character. Unfortunately, I never seemed to take home the art I had my eye on. Back then, I would walk by the Art of Disney…
A Vegetarian Review of Jiko
One of the things that first made me fall in love with the Animal Kingdom Lodge was a wonderful meal at Jiko several years ago. However, since that time, it just hasn’t worked out to head back and try it again. When planning for our most recent trip, my wife and I wanted to make…
Is the Disney Dining Plan Worth It?
It’s the age old question-is the Disney Dining Plan worth it? The answer is not simple. Every family is different, every budget is different, and every eater is different. Recently, we went over how to actually use the Disney Dining Plan, but today, we’re going to take a look at the value behind it. Now,…
Celebrating the Holidays and a Birthday at Walt Disney World: A Trip Report
My husband and I spent the week of Christmas with my parents down in Florida, which meant we got to spend quite a few days over at Walt Disney World! Being a family of annual passholders, we have the luxury of coming and going when we please, which is ideal during peak crowd season…
Four Things Disneyland Does Better Than Walt Disney World
There are some things Disneyland does better! Not too long ago, I wrote about four things that Walt Disney World does better than Disneyland. Now it’s the West Coast’s turn to shine. Even though Disneyland is decades older than Walt Disney World, there are a handful of things they do better. Here are four examples….