Walt Disney World has implemented enhanced cleaning and distance protocols to help keep you safe at their resorts. Here are a dozen additional steps to keep your Disney resort experience safe and magical. 1. Understand how Disney Keeps Your Resort Experience Safe It’s important to understand what your hotel is doing to keep you safe…
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The “Right” Age to Take Your Child on a Disney Trip
Dumbo, the Flying Elephant “My child is (blank) years old. Is that a good time to take him/her on a Disney trip?” It’s one of the most asked questions we see in our Mouse for Less Facebook group. And the answers to that question are never straightforward. For every “Yes, definitely,” there will be…
Keeping your Crew Together — Child Safety in the Parks
Traveling as a family is a continual exercise in counting heads and keeping your crew together. A crowded Disney park can be an easy place to lose someone if you’re not vigilant. To avoid having your own “Lost Boy” (or girl), consider some ways you can address the risks before and during your vacation. Before…
Planning Our 2022 Disneyland Trip
Pixar Pier at night I was raised in a Disney family. My parents first took my little sister and me to Walt Disney World in 1976, when I was almost 6 years old. Ever since that first trip, Walt Disney World was our destination of choice. When my mom told friends that we were going…
Ignore the Usual Disney Travel Tips
You’ve traveled to Disney World multiple times, can find your way around the parks without maps, and know exactly how to maximize your Dining Plan credits. But you haven’t been back to Disney World while a pandemic is restricting activities and operations. It’s a Whole New World where much of the regular Disney planning advice…
Making Lady and the Tramp Inspired Valentines
Happy Valentine’s Day! It’s that time of the year to remember to say “I love you” to the special people in our lives! Romantic stories for Valentines Day are not hard to find in the Disney universe. One of my favorites is Lady and the Tramp! I mean, moonlit dinner with live music while eating…
Everything Coming in February to Disney+
As we look forward to February, the shortest month of the year, Disney+ keeps adding new content. February 5 The first Friday in February launches with Episode 5 of WandaVision. Furthermore, premiering is My Music Story: Yoshiki. Yoshiki is a Japanese songwriter, musician, and composer. He is also recognized as the leader of the rock…
10 Things You Might Not Realize for Your Walt Disney World Vacation
When you plan a Walt Disney World vacation, some things everyone already knows they need to think about. Where you want to stay, what rides you want to go on, the best places to eat, and other such things. But what about the other things – the things you might not realize or initially think…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World Weekly News Update 11/16/20
Walt Disney World News The Affection Section petting zoo at Rafiki’s Planet Watch is now open at Disney’s Animal Kingdom once again. Each day, Affection Section will admit a limited number of Guests into the petting area to meet with goats and other family-friendly wildlife. Affection Section is following enhanced safety guidelines based…
Mask Tips for Walt Disney World
Handmade cloth masks with ties If you’re heading to Walt Disney World anytime soon, you’re going to need a mask. The idea of wearing a face covering for an entire vacation may seem daunting. So I reached out to some friends who have to wear a mask all day long for their jobs, and…
How to make your next virtual runDisney race more fun
In 2020, and now 2021, virtual races are becoming a trend. runDisney announced that The Walt Disney World Marathon and Princess Half Marathon races will also be virtual to begin 2021. While it is understandable that these popular races would be very hard to keep “socially distant,” it is still disappointing to have these favorite…
Foodie Friday: Dining at PizzeRizzo Using Mobile Order
A few weeks ago, I made my return to Walt Disney World, following the park closure. One of the things that the Walt Disney World Resort is stressing during these times, is that Guests participate in Mobile Ordering, especially at Quick Service dining locations. While I’ve certainly used Mobile Order before, it was interesting to…