In a previous post, I made a plan to tour Disney’s Hollywood Studios and ride all five of its rides in one morning using park open (“rope drop”) and FastPass+ strategies. I put this plan to the test on Tuesday, August 23, 2016. This post goes through my plan and my success at completing the steps. …
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A Peak Behind The Curtain At AbracadaBar at Disney’s Boardwalk
Recently a tiny bar poofed into existence on Disney’s Boardwalk. Nestled between Flying Fish and Trattoria al Forno, this spot offers a simple drink menu with a flair for the magical. I’m of course talking about AbracadaBar where legend has it the bar was once a local hangout for magicians until one night they all…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 10/10/16
A few years ago, Disney introduced the Muppet Mobile Lab into Epcot. The Muppet Mobile Lab brought Dr. Bunsen Honeydew and Beaker into the parks to conduct experiments and perform scientific demonstrations. It was an entertainment experience that featured two audio animatronics, rolling around on wheels, and interacting with guests around the park. But it…
Easy Disney Costumes for Teens and Adults
Maybe you don’t have the time, or maybe you can’t stomach spending a ton of money on something you’ll only wear once. But you still want a some sort of costume whether it’s for a runDisney event, for fun or for Halloween, even if you’re far past trick-or-treating age. What you need are ideas for…
The Best Spots to get your Caffeine Fix in Walt Disney World
There’s nothing better than a hot cup of coffee to start a chilly Disney morning, or an iced latte to sip while strolling down Main Street U.S.A. For a coffee lover like myself, finding the best cup of joe is an important part of a successful Walt Disney World vacation. Since WDW hasn’t always been known…
PassPorter’s Walt Disney World 2016 – A Mouse for Less Review
When you start planning a trip to Walt Disney World, you can easily get overwhelmed not only with the plentiful information, but the plentiful sources of information as well. Even if you only look at actual books it can be hard to decide which one (or ones) to try. You might look to Birnbaum’s to…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 10/3/16
The March of the First Order will now begin their patrol by making their way up Hollywood Boulevard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, briefly stopping at the intersection of Sunset Boulevard and continuing on to Center Stage. Guests will be able to experience a limited-time royal engagement called “A Princess Royal Reception” where they will get…
Paradise Found at Disney’s Polynesian VIllas
A few weeks ago, one of my best friends invited me along on a Disney trip to celebrate her son’s birthday. I would have said yes no matter what, but I was especially excited when I found out that they planned to stay in one of Disney’s Polynesian Villas. The last (and only) time I…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 9/26/16
The Muppets brand new show for the Magic Kingdom will debut on October 2. “The Muppets Present… Great Moments in American History” will showcase The Muppets sharing their own unique take on the founding fathers as they recount the tale of the signing of the Declaration of Independence or their version of the midnight ride…
The Pros and Cons of Disney’s Value, Moderate, Deluxe, and Villa Resorts
With almost thirty Disney owned and operated resorts on Walt Disney World property, there’s really one (or more) for everybody! Disney classifies it’s resorts into four categories- value, moderate, deluxe, and deluxe villas. Let’s take a look at what some of the pros and cons of Disney resorts are and what category you may make sense…
Foodie Friday: The Epcot Food and Wine Festival is Still Magical
This weekend, I was able to make a stop and visit Walt Disney World for the opening weekend of the Epcot Food and Wine Festival. This year, the Festival runs for 62 days, September 14-November 14. The Festival includes many seminars, demonstrations, shopping, concerts, and of course, marketplace food booths. I wanted to share…
Sleep-in Day and the Magic Kingdom: A Trip Report
Our amazing Walt Disney World vacation continues with our sleep-in day and an evening at Magic Kingdom. Join us on another magical day. Enjoying Breakfast and Cartoons After enjoying Fantasmic at Disney’s Hollywood Studios the evening before, we planned a day to sleep-in. In our world, this means our kids were up and ready to…