Liliane Opsomer, coauthor of The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World with Kids, recently stayed at the Holiday Inn Resort Orlando Suite Waterpark. Here is her report. Following a $30 million renovation, the hotel formerly known as Nickelodeon Suites Resort is now the Holiday Inn Resort Orlando Suites Waterpark. Sadly, all of the Nickelodeon experiences are gone: No…
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Free and Affordable Walt Disney World Bucket List Items
When you first enter a Disney park each & every time-you’re probably thinking about all the lesser known gems you can check out. There is so much more to do than just the parks! A lot of things do come with a hefty price tag, so it’s hard to do much of that every single…
Foodie Friday: Review of Palo Brunch on the Disney Fantasy
Recently, I discussed my date night with my husband at Palo onboard the Disney Fantasy, but did you know that on at sea days (and only on at sea days) Palo offers up a special brunch option? This is an extremely popular dining experience, so I strongly suggest making reservations for it as soon as…
The Magic of a Disney Starbucks Drink at the Disney Parks
In general, many see Starbucks as a treat in their normal routine. Be it a daily, must-have stop for you, or a treat for an extra special day. So, getting a Starbucks drink inside of the Disney theme parks is about as magical as a cup of coffee or tea gets. My go-to is…
Restaurant Review – Satu’li Canteen
The outdoor seating area of Satu’li Canteen In January, my family took our first trip to Walt Disney World since Pandora: The World of Avatar opened in Animal Kingdom. We knew we’d want to spend a lot of time in this new land, and we decided to have lunch at this area’s quick service location, Satu’li…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 5/14/18
Walt Disney World News The high-jinks have ended at Whispering Canyon Cafe. Disney is reassessing the restaurant’s offerings. Now, if you buy single day Walt Disney World tickets, there is a a new ticket option. With this new ticket, three FastPass+ experiences are selected for you to use that will be automatically linked…
Top 10 Places to Celebrate Mom on Mother’s Day at Walt Disney World
It’s time to celebrate mom! If you’re going to be in Walt Disney World on Mother’s Day, there’s a number of restaurants offering brunches to consider celebrating that special woman in your life. Here are our top suggestions of where to visit. California Grill This classic fine-dining restaurant serves award-winning gourmet meals all…
7 Things to Consider When Traveling to Walt Disney World as a Single Parent
I was a single parent from the time that my son was 5 years old until he was 18. He is…
Restaurant Review – Katsura Grill at Epcot
The menu for Katsura Grill, outside of the restaurant Katsura Grill is a quick service restaurant in the Japan pavilion of Epcot’s World Showcase. Here, you can find such Japanese items such as sushi, tempura, ramen, udon, shrimp, curry, teriyaki, soup, rice and edamame. On the kids’ menu, you’ll find shrimp, chicken and beef teriyaki. Japanese…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 5/6/18
Walt Disney World News The Disney After Hours event is returning to the Magic Kingdom. This event gives Guests quicker access to attractions and character greetings after the park is closed to day Guests. In addition, ice cream, popcorn, and bottled beverages are included and are available during the event. Event Guests may enter…
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Disneyland and Walt Disney World
This weekend, people all over will be flocking to celebrate Cinco de Mayo and you knew that the Walt Disney World Resort and the Disneyland Resort are getting in on the fun! Many of the restaurants are offering up special meals, beverages, desserts, and more to commemorate the occasion. Take a look at where you…
Disney Magical Details: Jolly Holiday Bakery in Disneyland
Written by Contributor Zandra One of my favorite things about Disney is their ability to add magic touches; those little details that you may not always notice, but which add to the overall charm of Disney works. Disneyland, also known as my laughing place, is filled to the brim with such magical details. You only…