We took our children to Walt Disney World for the first time in 2010. Our daughter was 6, our son was almost 3, and our youngest daughter was just a glimmer in our eye. Our oldest daughter is now 15, our son is 11, and our youngest daughter is 7. As Disney Vacation Club (DVC)…
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Foodie Friday: Snack Spotlight Review of the Amuck Cupcake
Happy Halloween everyone! Yes, I’m well aware it’s still August, but at the Magic Kingdom, the park is in full swing Halloween mode. So much so that they are already offering special Halloween-themed sweet treats throughout the park. On my recent visit, I stopped inside the Main Street Bakery (that would be where Starbucks is, for those…
The Hollywood Brown Derby Lounge: A Great Respite at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge is going to change the patterns of Disney’s Hollywood Studios forever. Gone are the days of the Backlot Tour, The Great Movie Ride and Lights, Motors, Action! But in a little corner of Hollywood Boulevard and Sunset Boulevard sits a memory of old Hollywood: The Hollywood Brown Derby. The original Hollywood…
Why Amazon Prime Now is a MUST HAVE for Parents
I recently heard a parent saying that the different between a vacation and a trip is children. A proper vacation is one you take as adults only and a trip is something you do with kids. I disagree. I think that we, as parents, can absolutely luxuriate in a vacation WITH our children as long as we plan for…
Adding an Itinerary to your Disney Travel Journal
It is time to add an Itinerary to my Disney Travel Journal. If you recall in my last post, Creating a Disney-Themed Packing List, I enjoy creating different pages for my travel journal because it allows me to better plan our vacation and it serves as a great souvenir. Ideas for a Travel Journal Itinerary…
Disney’s Halloween on the High Seas Cruise – A Kid-Free Review
Disney’s Halloween on the High Seas cruise on Disney Cruise Line sounds super fun – and I can tell you that it is, even if you are kid-free. In 2017, my husband and I took our first Disney cruise. This was our first adults-only trip since our Disneymoon, and we were so excited. After we’d…
Foodie Friday: Review of Docking Bay 7 in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Walt Disney World
This past weekend, I was able to experience the Annual Passholder preview of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. Walking into the land, I was instantly mesmerized. The land is full of great detail that needs to be explored, but as a non-Star Wars fan, I didn’t feel like I was “missing” anything either. I know enough…
Why You Should Plan for a Non-Park Day
There’s so much to do at your resort! Let’s face it: A Walt Disney World vacation is a serious investment. When you factor in transportation, park tickets, lodging, food and the inevitable souvenirs, the cost of this vacation is not insignificant. So some people decide that it’s important to get the most out of their money…
5 Tips for Your First runDisney Race
Are you considering participating in a runDisney event? Or, maybe you have recently registered and want to ensure you are setting yourself up for success. runDisney currently offers four race weekends throughout the year at Walt Disney World: Marathon Weekend, Princess Half Marathon Weekend, Star Wars Rival Run, and Wine & Dine. Each of these…
Managing a Split Stay at Walt Disney World
Dreaming of a stay at Grand Floridian? A split stay might make it possible! What is a split stay? Simply stated, when guests divide their trip to stay in two (or more) different accommodations, they are splitting their stay. For example, a guest might stay at Disney’s All Star Movies for the first part…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 8/19/19
Walt Disney World News A new exhibit will soon replace the current “Gallery of Arts and History” in the Morocco Pavilion at Epcot. The gallery will be unavailable starting August 19. The Astro Orbiter attraction at the Magic Kingdom will be closed for refurbishment through September 19. On Tuesday, August 20, Chef…
Foodie Friday: Breakfast Review of Cape May Cafe
Recently, I was visiting the Walt Disney World Resort and thought, I want to do something new, to me, for breakfast. So, I decided I wanted to try the Minnie’s Beach Bash Breakfast at Cape May Cafe. The restaurant, for those who don’t know, is located at Disney’s Beach Club Resort. In the evening, it…