Over the past few months, one of my favorite quick service stops has been closed for refurbishment as it saw a very large upgrade. Roaring Fork, located at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge has recently reopened and given my affinity for the dining establishment, I wanted to make sure I stopped in to see what’s changed. The…
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Trader Sam’s Coast to Coast
Upon hearing about Disney’s Trader Sam’s Tiki Bar and Grog Grotto just a couple of years ago, I was determined to visit the coast to coast versions and compare the two experiences. After all, they have been touted as the most themed and outstanding lounges on properties. So I was curious, what made each…
This Land Is Your Land: The Most Underrated Ride In Walt Disney World
I approach my Walt Disney World vacations a little different than others. For me the marvel of going to Disney World is in the performance, and I’m not just talking about Fantasmic. The performances I love the most at Walt Disney World involve the logistics of taking thousands of visitors each day and quite…
Fighting the Disney Blues
A year ago I was packing and preparing for our epic Walt Disney World vacation. I was so excited, nervous and couldn’t wait until we got there. Now, a year later, I have the Walt Disney World blues. I have no Disney vacation planned. I am not sure when we’ll be back. And that has…
Christmas in July — These Are a Few of My Favorite Things (Disneyland Resort)
Summer is in full swing, and, for many people, it is a time for pool parties, road trips and carefree sunset strolls on the beach. It is a time to sing and tell ghost stories around a campfire, and to enjoy picnics in the park. It is time to grab a boat and explore…
Walt Disney World For The Aspiring Astronaut
Do you have an aspiring astronaut in your family? Are you an aspiring astronaut yourself? For those of us who grew up dreaming of being in the astronaut corps, the answer to every career day question was an easy one. Who doesn’t want to be strapped into a rocket and shot into space at 22,500…
Volcano Bay Raises the Bar for Water Theme Parks
Beautifully themed and landscaped Volcano Bay offers thrill rides, a wave pool, a lazy river, and great food steps away from the Cabana Bay Resort. Brand-new technology is being introduced to allow for virtual reservation in the form of the TapuTapu wristbands. Guests can tap the band against a totem outside a ride, and the…
Jiko’s Mac and Cheese Recipe
While I have not had the pleasure of dining at Jiko at the Animal Kingdom Lodge, I have heard excellent things about their macaroni and cheese. Mac and cheese is a very popular thing to eat at my house, since all four of my children are fans of the dish. So when I found…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 7/24/17
Walt Disney World News Mobile Order has been expanded to Pinocchio Village Haus and Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn & Café. Using the My Disney Experience app, Mobile Order allows Guests to select menu items, customize their order and pre-pay for their meal. When they arrive at the restaurant they tap an “I’m here” button…
Review of the My Disney Experience App Makeover
I fell in love with the My Disney Experience app even before our family’s first Disney World vacation last fall. It was user-friendly and a great way to keep your vacation organized. What could be better? As Disney usually does, they found a way to step up their game and gave the app a makeover…
Planning a Universal Orlando Trip for the Disney World Planner: 4 Differences
Planning a trip to Walt Disney World is a series of schedules and timelines that either excite or annoy the person planning the trip. Universal Orlando on the other hand can be much more go with the flow. There are some key difference in the planning stages that may make quite a difference. Difference 1:…
Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’: A Review
On a recent trip to Walt Disney World, my husband and I decided to dine at Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin‘. I am an East Coast girl, but I happen to love southern cooking! So when an opportunity to dine without kids happened, I jumped on it! This is a relatively new restaurant at Disney Springs,…