Reminiscent of national park lodges, the Grand Californian Hotel is Disney’s flagship resort on the West Coast. In some ways it reminds visitors of the Wilderness Lodge, which is really no surprise, as both resorts were designed by architect Peter Dominick. If you are interested in what influenced the architecture of the resort, make…
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Creating a Disney-themed Packing List
I’m not sure about you, but when we book our next Disney vacation, I get so excited! I’ll bet you agree that any type of Disney trip is exciting. From the start, my mind starts thinking about all the things I want to do, as well as the new things that we will get…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 8/5/19
Walt Disney World News Primeval Whirl at Disney’s Animal Kingdom continues to deal with major technical issues that are forcing the attraction to be closed for an extended period of time. The ride will be closed through September 28. (It was previously expected to be closed through August 3). It’s still unclear when…
Take A Break In Magic Kingdom Without Wasting Precious Ride Time
Let’s face it, Magic Kingdom is HUGE, the lines for the most popular rides are LOOONG and most of the year, you can expect it to be HOT! So, here’s how to take a break in Magic Kingdom without wasting precious ride time. We all know that there are some must-do rides while in Magic…
The 5 Things You Must Do on Your Disney Alaskan Cruise
Are you planning a trip to Alaska on Disney Cruise Line? You’re in for the time of your life! I just got back from my cruise to Alaska on the Disney Wonder in May, and here are five things you must do on your Alaskan cruise. Take in the Sights On a seven-night…
Walt Disney World Secret Menu Items
Do you love the food at Walt Disney World as much as I do? Did you know select restaurants have secret menu items? Delicious meals & treats that you would only know about if you were told. I am going to give you the scoop on where to find a few of my favorite…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 7/29/19
Walt Disney World News Mickey’s Boo To You Halloween Parade during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party will be updated this year with new floats and characters. A new unit brings Edna Mode, Mr. Incredible and Mrs. Incredible from The Incredibles followed by Buzz Lightyear and Alien explorers discovering crystalline treasures on the surface of…
Foodie Friday: A Dining Experience at El Mercado de Coronado at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort
Recently, I went to tour the new Gran Destino Tower at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort. The tower is gorgeous, with lots of classy touches and high end finishes! This feels like a deluxe moderate, for sure! But, as always happens when touring a resort, you start to feel that pang of hunger, so I decided…
My Favorite Things During Christmas At The Walt Disney World Resort
Christmas! It’s the most wonderful time of the year! At the Walt Disney World Resort, it’s also the most magical time of the year! Visiting Walt Disney World during the holidays gave me a list of new favorite things during Christmas to enjoy. Favorites at Magic Kingdom I opted to skip Mickey’s Very Merry…
Christmas in July: The 2019 Disney Hallmark Ornaments
While Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party doesn’t (yet) have any events in July, that doesn’t mean we can’t have some Disney Christmas in July. As you might have seen in previous years, I love Christmas as a whole, and specifically Christmas ornaments. Naturally, I can’t go on a Disney trip without checking out the Christmas…
The Science of Disney Imagineering: Trajectory
Learning about science using Disney rides? Yes, please! My daughter has told me for years that she wants to be a Disney Imagineer when she grows up. So when I found out there was a series of three DVDs that uses Disney Imagineering and theme park rides to explain and teach scientific concepts to kids,…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 7/22/19
Walt Disney World News From July 31 to October 6, the Mill Stage at the Canada Pavilion in Epcot will feature Blueberry Grass Band, an accomplished group from Quebec who transform French and English Canadian hits. The band will perform Tuesday through Saturday at 2:15 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 5:00 p.m., 6:15 p.m., and…