Our first stay at a Moderate Resort In 1999, I had a very different Walt Disney World vacation than I had been used to. I was married, and my sister was dating the man who would become her husband. I was living in Los Angeles and had discovered the joys of Disneyland. My sister lived…
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Disney’s Hollywood Studios Christmas 2018 – Flurry of Fun
The Walt Disney World fan community has been mourning the loss of the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights since they closed January 6, 2016. While nothing will ever replace this display, Disney’s Hollywood Studios is trying to keep the Christmas Spirit alive through out the park. The Decorations Disney’s Hollywood Studios sticks to…
Throwback Thursday: Walt Disney World – 1993
Our first Walt Disney World trip together It was May 1993. I had just graduated college, and what did I ask my parents for? A trip to Walt Disney World! My then-boyfriend now-husband and I had already been camping together, so we thought it would be fun to camp out at Fort Wilderness. My sister…
Dinner at Bistrot Chez Remy at Disneyland Paris
On the day we arrived in Paris, we jumped right into visiting The Walt Disney Studios Park. We had a dinner reservation at Bistrot Chez Remy and I was really looking forward to it. Since we would be dining in Remy’s restaurant, it seemed only fitting that we should check out his ride first!…
Enter to Win Disney Holiday Prize Pack
Are you ready for the holiday season? We want to celebrate by giving away a little extra holiday cheer! We’re giving away this adorable Mickey Mouse ornament AND this light up Holiday lights necklace! The necklace has 6 different light settings, so you can share the cheer your way! So if you want…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 12/10/18
Walt Disney World News Disney has announced a change to the narrator line-up for the 2018 Candlelight Processional. ‘Nsync’s Joey Fatone will be replacing Edward James Olmos on December 24 and 25. Guests visiting Disney’s Animal Kingdom can purchase a limited-time Tasting Sampler. For a $30 purchase, Guests will receive a $35 digital gift…
Doing Disney – The Pregnant Way
A Disney vacation is something most people plan for. We book our Advance Dining Reservations 180 days in advance, FastPasses at 60 days out, and read up on tips and tricks to make sure our trip is magical. Because Disney is all about the magic. So what do you do when your plans are set…
Thrownback Thursday: A Day as the Honorary Family at Disneyland Paris
Thinking about past excursions to the Disney Parks brings back so many wonderful memories for me and my family. It is, after all, why we keep going back. My family has always been a Disney family and I don’t remember a time when Disneyland wasn’t on our family holidays. So, it was a challenge…
The Disney Springs Christmas Tree Trail 2018
Disney Springs Marketplace Christmas Tree Trail Located in Disney Springs Marketplace, the 2018 Christmas Tree Trail is a must see! The trail is open 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. daily until January 6th, but it really best seen from dusk to close. Each tree is decorated for a movie, ride or general Disney theme. The…
The Best Rides for Toddlers – Disneyland Edition
The Storybook Land Canal Boats, with Casey, Jr. in the background I made so many happy memories at Disneyland. Among the happiest are those I made with my daughter before she was old enough to go to school. When she was a toddler, she loved the shows, parades and meeting the characters. But there were…
Running the Disneyland Paris Half Marathon and Castle to Chateau Challenge
Welcome to the main event: The Disneyland Paris Val d’Europe Half Marathon! This race would be the final run of the Disneyland Paris 36K Challenge and the race where I would finally receive my Castle to Chateau medal! Our 36K journey began with the Marvel-themed 5K on Friday night, followed by the villain sidekick-themed 10K…
Dining During a runDisney Race Weekend Without the Parks
Most people think that on a trip to Walt Disney World, you have to go to the parks. But on a recent runDisney weekend, I did the trip without going into the parks with park tickets. Spoiler alert- I did get to enjoy some park time as a race participant. But besides running, the main…