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Activities Outside the Parks at Walt Disney World

By Carol Garcia and Kate Abbott Magically Speaking recently received the following questions from reader Olivia: I am planning our second trip to Disney World in spring ’09. In some literature and on websites, I have seen reference to some slightly different activities to take part in at Disney, such as carriage rides, sing-a-longs, and […]

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Finding a New Favorite

By Carol Garcia Over the last several years, my family has traveled to Florida and Walt Disney World every summer. We know it’s hot, and it’s bound to rain a lot in the afternoons, but we also are able to take a longer trip and don’t have to try to get to all of the […]

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Disney Cruise Line FAQ

Compiled By Carol Garcia As gas prices soar and prices of transportation go up, many of us are taking a closer look at how to best spend our vacation dollars. Do we drive or fly? Do we stay local or go farther away? Do we go budget, or spend a little more to guarantee a […]

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Planning 101

By Carol Garcia In the course of collecting questions for Magically Speaking, sometimes we find that some questions require a little more discussion. In this case, we had one reader, Nancy, write in with many frequently asked questions. So, in order to help Nancy, and likely a lot of other planning novices, we will go […]

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July at Christmastime

Beating the Summer Heat in Walt Disney World By Carol Garcia As I sit shivering in the winter weather, thinking about a summer in the Orlando heat seems like a wonderful idea. The thought of being able to feel my now-frozen toes again is very appealing. But as someone who has spent the last few […]

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Fall Festivities at Walt Disney World

By Carol Garcia Ah, fall! The leaves are changing. The air is getting crisp. The rain has started. The kids have colds. I miss the sun! What a wonderful time to go to Disney. Although my Midwest perspective on fall doesn’t always paint a pretty picture, a fall trip to Walt Disney World does have […]