A welcome sight for Star Wars fans! The year was 1991, and my parents had decided that it was time for our family to take the biggest, most extravagant Walt Disney World vacation that we ever had. Back then, there was a package known as the Grand Plan. This included all tickets, a concierge room…
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Beat the Disney Blues!
If you go Google “Post Disney Blues” you will find lots of blogs talking about this strange phenomena. It’s that feeling when you come home that’s akin to your house when you put all the Christmas decorations away. You may also experience it when you step into your house after having a bunch of…
Top 10 Things You Can’t Miss This Christmas at Walt Disney World
Walt Disney World is always a magical place to visit, no matter the time at year. However, even if you aren’t an over the top Christmastime aficionado like I am, the holidays at Disney World will still fill you with that extra bit of joy and cheer. But as with anything at Disney World, you…
Ways to Add a Touch of Disney to your Home
Are you a huge Disney fan like me & want to bring a touch of Disney to your home, while keeping it classy? Or, are you looking for ways to incorporate Disney into your every day life? I like my home to feel like I am practically right there in Walt Disney World-it cures the…
Ka Wa’a Luau Review at Aulani – A Disney Resort and Spa
I recently had the fortune of spending two whole weeks in Hawaii for my honeymoon, and being the Disney fan that I am, I knew we had to make a stop at Aulani, a Disney Resort and Spa. We spent our first 8 nights on Waikiki Beach, so it was only about a 40 minute…
Learning from Bob Gurr: A Disney Legend
Every once in a while there are some amazing events that you can attend when you visit the Orlando area on your vacation. Events can include talks by current or former Imagineers, celebrations of Mickey, talks with Disney Legends, Vice Presidents or many other people. If you are a Disney history nut like me, you…
Best Non-Character Restaurants at Walt Disney World
With all the dining options available in Walt Disney World, it can be a little overwhelming when it comes time to make your Advance Dining Reservations. If you have children, or if you simply like meeting characters, feel free to check out my list of best character meals ! If you are adults only who…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 11/19/18
Walt Disney World News A new Guest offering will soon debut at the France pavilion at World Showcase at Epcot. A brand new “Beauty and the Beast” sing-along created by Don Hahn, producer of the animated and live-action “Beauty and the Beast” films. This new show will be in addition to Impressions de France….
Vegging Out at Walt Disney World: A Meatless Review of Territory Lounge
On our last trip to Walt Disney World, my family had the opportunity to stay at the Wilderness Lodge for the first time. As we were heading back on our last night and were trying to figure out an option for dinner, I remembered all of the high praise the Be Our Guest Podcast (and…
Give Kids The Rides Challenge: Riding every ride at Walt Disney World for GKTW
The Parkeology Challenge In 2013 two crazy guys named Shane and Ted decided to try and ride every single ride at Walt Disney World. They were able to ride 45 out of 47, and while most would consider that a great accomplishment, they were determined to complete all 47. In 2014 they were able to…
Throwback Thursday – Walt Disney World: 1989
1989 marked a banner year for my family’s trips to Walt Disney World. My mother was now working a full time job, and my parents decided that it was time to return to Walt Disney World in style. After more than a decade of staying off property, they decided we would stay at the Polynesian….
runDisney Wine and Dine Two Course Challenge Race Weekend 2018
The first weekend of November brings the last runDisney race weekend of 2018- Wine and Dine. runDisney race weekends, with the exception of Marathon Weekend, all utilize the same format with the 5k on Friday morning, the 10k Saturday morning, and the half marathon on Sunday morning. A runner who registers for and completes both…