From Our Magically Speaking Newsletter Archive – subscribe today! By Teresa Pittman Years ago, when my oldest grandchildren were about five and two, we decided to surprise them with a trip to Disney World. At the time, Disney was running a great series of TV commercials. In each scene, someone would notice a balloon…
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On the Road Again!
From Our Magically Speaking Newsletter Archive – subscribe today! By Roye Ann Morris It was 1983. My college roommate, who had also been my best friend since first grade, and I were both Disney fans, and a trip there for spring break seemed like a grand idea. Somehow we convinced our moms that we…
Top 5 Tips for Vegging Out at Walt Disney World (i.e. being a vegetarian)
From Our Magically Speaking Newsletter Archive – subscribe today! By Tim Rogers Dining at Disney World is a lot of fun. With over 100 restaurants representing numerous styles and traditions, Disney offers guests a smorgasbord of possibilities when dining (including some literal smorgasbords). But what about vegetarians? If you grew up not eating meat,…
Walt Disney World Summer Survival Guide
From Our Magically Speaking Newsletter Archive – subscribe today! By Ann Dunnington School’s out for summer! For many families, this means it’s time to head down to the Walt Disney World resort. Before you pack your bags and head to Florida, here are some tips to make the most of your summer vacation! 1-…
Why You Shouldn’t Miss Kilimanjaro Safaris at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
From Our Magically Speaking Newsletter Archive – subscribe today! Kilimanjaro Safaris is one of the most popular rides at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, but if you haven’t yet tried this attraction, here’s some information about why you shouldn’t miss it the next time you visit Walt Disney World. Walt Disney was always interested in wildlife, and…
Preparing Your Kids For Disney
From Our Magically Speaking Newsletter Archive – subscribe today! By: Jennifer Retzlaff As school starts to wrap up and summer begins to approach, many of us are getting closer to our Walt Disney World Vacations. It is an exciting time and there is so much to plan and look forward to, but sometimes we…
All About the Quick Service Dining Plan
From Our Magically Speaking Newsletter Archive – subscribe today! By Janine Pipe One thing is for certain – the Disney Dining Plans (DDP) are becoming extremely popular. Although people often tend to choose the full plan, many find that the counter service options provided in the Quick Service Dining Plan (QDSP) are more than sufficient…
The Highs and Lows of Taking a One Year Old to Disney World!
From Our Magically Speaking Newsletter Archive – subscribe today! By Roye Ann Morris In the 26 years since we took our first child to the parks, I have always been firmly in the camp of “Don’t take your child to Disney until they are old enough to enjoy and remember it!” Our son was barely…
When to Visit Walt Disney World
From Our Magically Speaking Newsletter Archive – subscribe today! By Tim Rogers So you’re taking a trip to Walt Disney World – great! One of the first things to think about is when you actually want to go. While for some people that is determined narrowly by work and school schedules, if you have more…
Disney’s Old Key West – Space, Quiet, and More!
From Our Magically Speaking Newsletter Archive – subscribe today! By Ann Dunnington In November, my husband, his parents, and I went on a short vacation to the Walt Disney World Resort. My mother-in-law had a conference at one of the near “Good Neighbor” hotels near Disney Springs, so who were we to resist going…
Dining at Via Napoli in Epcot
From Our Magically Speaking Newsletter Archive – subscribe today! By Ginamarie Palmieri Via Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria is one of three table service restaurants within the Italy pavilion at Epcot. Located in the rear of the pavilion, the restaurant serves lunch and dinner daily, generally from noon until 9 pm. Although the eatery is known…
Disney Cruises for Adults
From Our Magically Speaking Newsletter Archive – subscribe today! By Teresa Pittman I strolled through the airport, dragging my Minnie Mouse suitcase behind me. A young couple smiled at me, and the wife said “Are you just back from Disney World?” “Actually,” I replied, “I’m just back from a Disney cruise.” “Oh,” she said. “We…