After a busy day at Universal’s theme parks, eating at the beach sounds like fun. While the beach isn’t exactly right around the corner, there is a beach-themed restaurant—with tropical sounds—outside Islands of Adventure! At Margaritaville, one can relax with a drink, listen to Jimmy Buffett covers, and enjoy great fare that combines the flavors of Key West and the…
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My First Visit to Disneyland (as a Walt Disney World Vet)
Earlier this year, my wife and I took our first visit to Disneyland. I wrote about our planning process, as Walt Disney World veterans, and now that the trip is over I wanted to reflect on our trip, and on the differences between visiting Disneyland and Disney World. One of the most noticeable differences between…
Garden Grove
Character dining is one of my favorite ways to meet some of my favorite Disney pals without waiting in some of the long lines in the parks. This allows me to use my FastPasses and park time to ride rides and see parades and shows. I especially love the character meals that are offered at…
Top 10 Table Service Restaurants at Walt Disney World
It is an age old question for Disney vacation planners – what is the best restaurant? The most honest answer? – it depends. However, if you talk to enough people, some definite trends emerge, so I decided to ask the members of the Mouse for Less Facebook group what their favorite table service restaurant was,…
Foodie Friday: Preview of Paddlefish at Disney Springs
Are you excited about the upcoming Paddlefish? The Disney Springs restaurant, which is formerly known as Fulton’s Crab House, has been seeing a massive refurbishment in The Landing for the past few months. The fish and seafood-centric restaurant’s steamboat has undergone a bow to stern transformation. When it reopens, it will exude an opulent and inviting…
The Epcot Food and Wine Festival: 5 Tips for a Successful Trip
The Epcot International Food and Wine Festival, or Food and Wine, draws crowds of foodies from across the globe to Epcot every fall. With over 30 kiosks, the festival offers tasting-sized portions of entrees, desserts, and beverages from around the world. Where else could you dine on Korean barbecued beef and Canadian cheddar cheese soup,…
Dinner at Animator’s Palate on the Disney Dream
Animator’s Palate is a full service restaurant located on Deck Three of the Disney Dream. It is part of the ship’s rotational dining service. On our cruise this month, we were scheduled to eat here twice – and the second time, it was for the Disney Cruise Line’s famous Pirate Night! The first time I…
Tips for the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival
While there are many reasons I love to visit Walt Disney World in the fall, The Epcot International Food and Wine Festival is definitely at the top of the list. The festival, commonly referred to as “Food & Wine,” is in its twenty-first year and this is the longest it’s ever run – a full…
Dining Options Outside of Walt Disney World
Eating a good meal is part of every vacation. While Walt Disney World offers plenty of dining options, I try to occasionally venture out of the Kingdom of the Mouse to discover palatable and less expensive meals. I love a good prime rib and ethnic cuisine, so this is what I will focus on in…
Vegging Out at Disney World: A Meatless Review of Beaches and Cream
When you think of an old-timey diner, you probably have a plethora of images going through your mind. For most people, “great place for vegetarians” is probably not one of them. However, Beaches and Cream in Disney’s Beach Club Resort is both everything you would want from a diner, and a great place for the…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 4/25/16
Soarin’ Around the World officially opens at Epcot on June 17. This multisensory attraction will allow Guests to soar and explore some of the most spectacular scenic wonders of our world including the Great Wall of China, Monument Valley, the Great Pyramids of Egypt, Switzerland’s Matterhorn mountain, the Eiffel Tower in Paris, and Australia’s…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 4/4/16
Joy and Sadness from Inside Out are now meeting Guests at the expanded Epcot Character Spot across from Baymax in Epcot. They are meeting Guests inside Headquarters from 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. FastPass+ is not available and Guests wishing to meet Mickey, Minnie, and Goofy can still meet them at their Epcot Character Spot…