On July 7, Japanese people around the world celebrate the annual Tanabata festival. Guests can visit the Japan Pavilion at Epcot to participate in activities to learn more about Japan and Japanese culture. Guests will have the opportunity to write wishes on slips of colorful paper and place them on a bamboo tree in the…
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Family Fun Must-Dos at Walt Disney World
Walt Disney World is the perfect destination for a family vacation. Between the countless attractions, delicious kid-friendly treats, and unforgettable character experiences, you could easily keep your family busy for more than a week! In fact, there are so many fantastic options, it’s often hard to make sure your family sees and does everything they…
How to celebrate the Fourth of July at Walt Disney World
Know Before You Go On the Fourth of July, the parks, especially the Magic Kingdom, often fill to capacity early in the day. If your heart is set on celebrating Independence Day inside a Walt Disney World theme park, pick your park, arrive early, and be prepared to stay there throughout the day. Remember, it…
Walt Disney’s “Carousel of Progress”
(Pic courtesy of Rikki Niblett) “There’s a great big beautiful tomorrow, shining at the end of every day!” I must admit that I tear up a little every time I hear this song now. On our last family vacation to Walt Disney World in February 2016, we visited the Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress for…
BeJeweled & Be Dazzled at Walt Disney World
I will admit it, I can spend as much time in the shops at Walt Disney World as I can on attractions. I am pulled to them like some are pulled to the scent of popcorn on Main Street. Of course there’s the much needed air conditioning, but there’s something about Disney souvenirs that I…
Tips for Making a Disney Vacation Planning Folder
Cover of the Folder Our family of four recently headed down to Walt Disney World and were joined by my parents as well as my sister and her husband. Prior to going, I wanted to create a folder for each of them with all the information I thought they might need while we were there….
A Review of the Wilderness Explorers Game at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Disney offers interactive activities in three out of their four parks. In Epcot, they offer the Agent P’s World Showcase Adventure around World Showcase. In Magic Kingdom, they offer the Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom. And in Animal Kingdom is our favorite, the Wilderness Explorers. We love both the movie, Up, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom….
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 6/27/16
Guests who complete at least three of the five missions included in A Pirates Adventure ~ Treasures of the Seven Seas at the Magic Kingdom will receive a FastPass+ bonus for Pirates of the Caribbean. Additionally, Guests may continue to receive Collectible Treasurer Finder Cards after completing each mission. The Guest will receive the FastPass+…
Which Disneyland Hotel is Right for You?
The Paradise Pier Hotel Deciding on which Disneyland Resort Hotel to book is not quite as mind-boggling as trying to decide on a Walt Disney World Hotel. After all, there are only three Disney owned and operated hotels in the Disneyland Resort. (Not for long, though, as Disney just announced a fourth hotel for the…
Large Group Tips and Tricks When Traveling to Disney
I have completed a few blog posts about my family’s upcoming Disney trip and how we would be joined by my parents, sister and brother-in-law. I have talked about how I worked out our dining reservations, FastPasses and even done fun surprises along the way. Now that we are back from our trip, I wanted…
Booking Activities on Disney Cruise Line
Once you have paid in full for your Disney Cruise and have completed the online check-in process, many booking options will open for you to select from as activities to participate in during the duration of your cruise. If you are interested in sending your princess to the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, getting a massage or facial,…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites: Walt Disney World News – 6/20/16
Following the horrific alligator attack this past week, please note the following adjustments. No word on if/when any of these will change as time goes on: Walt Disney World Watercraft service is now operating as normal. Resort beaches are unavailable to Guests. Movie Under the Stars are being shown in their indoor location. Guests may…