Magically SpeakingBy Teresa Pitman Walt Disney’s love for the “Iron Horse” – the train – is well-known, and there’s evidence of that affection in the trains we enjoy riding at Disneyland and the Magic Kingdom. But Walt also loved real flesh-and-blood horses – he was a skilled rider and an enthusiastic polo player – and evidence […]
By Erica Colmenares Most people look back on the past year on the first of January. Since we’ve been parents, I tend to be more introspective in the summer. The kid’s passed another grade (whew!) and a new school year beckons. Recently, I had the opportunity to also look back on the mountain of writing […]
Challenges to Keep in Mind before Traveling with Kids’ Friends By Erica Colmenares Often, as children get to their late elementary school or junior high years, they start asking if they can take a friend along on family trips, maybe even on Disney vacations. Sounds good, eh? You bring along little Suzie’s best buddy, and […]
By Sarah DeMare ** Note: This is an archived article written in June, 2007, the information have changed greatly since that time, for current information please visit The Mouse For Less’ Disney Magic Your Way Dining Plan page at: https://www.themouseforless.com/tripplanning/discounts/myw.shtml. So, you’ve researched, run the numbers, and now you’ve decided that the Disney Dining Plan (DDP) […]
Written by: Carol Vandiver Photos by: Carol Vandiver and Tina Krasner A LONG TIME AGO, IN A THEME PARK FAR, FAR AWAY, Walt Disney World Resort began an annual event which puts its guests in a direct line of contact with Sith, Ewoks, Stormtroopers and Wookies. Ok, so eight years isn’t THAT long ago and […]
By Erica Colmenares Eventually, in the life of the Walt Disney World fan, you get the dreaded call. Someone has appointed you the organizer of the frat-house reunion, the landmark birthday party, the anniversary celebration get-together. WDW newbies and vets alike may need some extra help, or want something extra special for these vacations. And […]