In June my husband and I took our daughter 9 and son 6 to Walt Disney World to celebrate her birthday and were joined by my parents who celebrated my dad’s birthday as well as my sister and her husband who celebrated her college graduation. We stayed for 8 days and 7 nights at Disney’s…
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Ten Best Rides for Grandparents and Kids at the Magic Kingdom
Run ragged and pressured to endure a blistering pace, many seniors just concentrate on surviving the Magic Kingdom than enjoying it. The Magic Kingdom has much to offer and there is no reason to dispatch the young folks to tour on their own. However, be aware that, Walt Disney World is not the perfect place for…
The Non-Thrill Seeker’s Guide to Universal Orlando Resort
For the longest time I thought that Universal Orlando Resort was not for me. I’m not a fan of roller coasters or thrill rides and frankly was always a bit intimidated by the rides at Universal. Since moving to Orlando with my boyfriend, we have taken up going to theme parks as a leisure activity….
I’m Going to Walt Disney World! But How Do I Start to Plan?
“I only hope we never lose sight of one thing…that it was all started by a mouse.” ~ Walt Disney You’ve weighed your options on where to take a vacation. You’ve done the research; you’ve read blogs and reviews. You’ve made a pros/cons list and taken your #1 “wants” into account. You have taken this…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 4/25/16
Soarin’ Around the World officially opens at Epcot on June 17. This multisensory attraction will allow Guests to soar and explore some of the most spectacular scenic wonders of our world including the Great Wall of China, Monument Valley, the Great Pyramids of Egypt, Switzerland’s Matterhorn mountain, the Eiffel Tower in Paris, and Australia’s…
Disney Infinity 3.0: Updates, Additions and Exciting News!
Note: This is a discussion and review of the continued expansion of Disney Infinity 3.0. If you would like to learn more about the original Disney Infinity and also the basics of the Disney infinity universe, you can see my review here, and also my review of Disney Infinity 2.0 here. The original review of Disney…
Healthy Eating at Walt Disney World
When I think of Walt Disney World, the first thing that usually comes to mind is food! My mind wanders from the smell of fresh popcorn on Main Street U.S.A. to the crisp bite of a caramel apple from Caramel Kuche at the Germany pavilion in Epcot. So many delicious options are available, it’s hard not to…
Fresh Epcot: The Flower and Garden Festival with Young Children
Fresh Epcot with Small Children Let’s start with what is really big news: this year the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival lasts 90 days! That is a whooping 15 days more than in 2015. There is a huge demand for special entertainment and the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival is certainly an event that…
Where’s My Ride? — Differences Between Walt Disney World and Disneyland
If you’ve spent your entire Disney-fan career on one coast, you probably feel like an expert. You know which path gets you to Seven Dwarfs Mine Train the fastest at rope drop, or which set of gondolas won’t make you hurl on Mickey’s Fun Wheel. But when you visit a whole new World or Land for the…
Which Disney Princess Dining Experience is Right for You?
Which Princess Dining Experience is Right for You? So you are headed to Disney World, and you have heard about all of the ways to dine with royalty. But, which Princess Dining Experience is right for your family? There are currently three different dinner dining locations that include visits with at least one princess: Cinderella’s…
Disney’s Zootopia DVC Member Sneak Peek
Hey look – we’re in Zootopia! On our most recent trip to Walt Disney World, we were lucky enough to be randomly selected by Disney Vacation Club (DVC) to attend a special Members-only pre-showing of Disney’s Zootopia. Scott received an email from DVC inviting us to view the film at the AMC Theater in Disney…
My Favorite Hangouts on the Disney Dream
If I could pass for a teenager, my favorite hangout would be the Oceaneer Club where the Millennium Falcon, a console equipped with more than 1,000 LED lights, hundreds of buttons, switches, and special effects, is the centerpiece of a recreational area for kids ages 3-12. Words cannot describe this marvel of Disney Imagineering. Unfortunately,…