Let me just say, I love running Disney. If you are a Disney fan, you probably operate on the idea that anything at Disney is more fun. If you are like me, you may also think running any distance seems like torture. So is running at Disney really an enjoyable experience? The answer is…
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Top 5 Reasons to Stay at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
photo © Jocelyn Martins I love staying at Disney resorts. On the West Coast and the East Coast, a stay at a Disney owned and operated hotel makes the entire vacation feel more magical. At Walt Disney World, there are so many different resorts that my first instinct is to stay at a different one…
The Fanatic, the Reluctant, and the Toddler: Finding Balance in your Disney World First-Timer Vacation
Are you a Disney World first-timer? I was over the moon when it came time to plan our first Disney vacation. It was going to be a three-generation trip in the Fall of 2016. I wanted to be sure that everyone would have the trip of a lifetime! I threw myself into learning everything I…
Dollar Store Shopping Spree – 5 Items You MUST BUY Before Your Walt Disney World Vacation
Stretch your vacation dollar at your local Dollar Store The Dollar Store can be a treasure trove for Walt Disney World Vacationers. Let’s face it Walt Disney World Vacations are not cheap. Saving some money purchasing commonly needed items for a dollar beforehand, rather than MANY MANY dollars after the fact can be a budget…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites: Walt Disney World News 5/29/17
Walt Disney World News Guests visiting Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be able to enjoy quick-service breakfast options at Restaurantosaurus in DinoLand U.S.A. The location will open at park open and will serve breakfast until 10:00 a.m. through June 10. Dishes will include Mickey waffle platters for both adults and children, breakfast cereals with milk, yogurt…
Pre-Planning your Disney World Trip for Your Special Needs Child
Taking a trip with your child to Disney World is stressful. Taking a trip to Disney World with a special needs child is stressful for many other reasons: new routines, new places, new foods, and noise! With some pre-planning, you can make the trip less stressful for yourself and your special needs child. Going to…
California Grill Brunch at Disney’s Contemporary Resort
In early September, 2016, my husband and I enjoyed the special experience of California Grill Brunch at California Grill inside Disney’s Contemporary Resort. To celebrate our upcoming 15th wedding anniversary, we took a special kid-free trip to the World, and since we didn’t have the kids in tow we wanted to take the chance to…
My Favorite Places to Meet Mickey – Walt Disney World Edition
Mickey Mouse is always happy to greet his friends! If you want to meet Mickey Mouse at Walt Disney World, the options can seem overwhelming. Do you want to meet him at a park? At a resort? During a character meal? What outfit do you want him to wear? We’ve been fortunate to meet Mickey…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 5/22/17
Walt Disney World News Stitch’s Great Escape will open May 27 through to August 19 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Stitch will also be appearing daily near to Carousel of Progress for a meet and greet throughout the summer. Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be open for extra Evening Extra Magic Hours from May 27 through…
Foodie Friday: Dining Changes and Updates at the Walt Disney World Resort
There are a couple of interesting changes happening at Walt Disney World right now due to a few refurbishments that are taking place at some of the resort hotels. To start with, at Disney’s Yacht Club, a new shop has appeared called, The Market at Ale & Compass has officially opens to Guests. This is…
Our Favorite Rides in Walt Disney World
Planning a vacation to Walt Disney World can be overwhelming and sometimes even stressful. Trying to figure out what restaurants to book reservations for, what FastPasses to plan and learning sometimes what feels like a whole new language with all the acronyms can sometimes make one feel like their vacation is more of a…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 5/15/17
Walt Disney World News Tickets are now on sale for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. The new fireworks show, Happily Ever After has debut at the Magic Kingdom. The show lasts 18 minutes and combines fireworks with projection technology to create a memorable experience. Beginning May 26, a sneak peek…