By Kristi Letsinger I recently had the pleasure of going to Walt Disney World for a few days for a family vacation. We had heard all of the fuss about the new Be Our Guest Restaurant so we decided to try it. The dinner reservations here fill up fast and we weren’t able to get one…
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Eating Vegan on the Disney Dream
By Teresa Pitman I took my first cruise on the Disney Dream more than two years ago – and wasn’t sure if I wanted to go back. I’m vegan (as are most of my children) and one of the reasons I love visiting the Disney parks is that they are so good about meeting…
The Gorillas of Animal Kingdom
By Teresa Pitman The first time I saw baby Lilly she was just two weeks old, and she was beautiful. Lilly was born to one of the gorillas in the family group at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park. These gorillas – who are endangered in the wild – live on the Pangani Forest Exploration Trail,…
Spaaaahhhhhh!!!
By Jessica Johnson When I heard that Disney was redoing the spa at the Grand Floridian, I was intrigued. When I heard that they were taking it back over (it was previously operated by the Nikki Bryan company) and re-theming the space I knew I had to try it. So, I talked to Chris (my…
Happy Anniversary to Disney’s Animal Kingdom!
By Debbie Boehm April 22nd marks 15 years since Disney’s Animal Kingdom opened its gates for the first time. As a Cast Member of The Disney Store in the local mall, I have many memories of that time and the excitement building up to this momentous occasion. Earth Day was the perfect day for the…
Little Things at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
By: Rikki Niblett Did you know that this year is Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s 15th Birthday? That’s right, the baby in the Walt Disney World Family is already 15! How has time flown so fast?! With such a big anniversary on the horizon for this theme park, I thought I’d take a look at some of…
Disney Springs
By: Rikki Niblett Have you heard the news? Downtown Disney is going to be seeing some MAJOR changes over the next few years. Being renamed as Disney Springs, the new version of Downtown Disney will take it’s cue from Florida waterfront towns and will include meandering springs, open air promenades, incredible shopping, great new entertainment…
Disney Dreamin’
By Kristi Letsinger I recently had the opportunity to take my first cruise. We took the Disney Dream for a three night cruise to the Bahamas in December – and loved it!! I had heard many great things about cruising with Disney but until I experienced myself I had no idea how wonderful it really…
2013 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival
By Rikki Niblett We are almost at that time! Epcot’s Flower and Garden Festival is rapidly approaching with it beginning in just two short weeks, starting March 6th and lasting until May 19th. This year is the festival’s 20th anniversary and will feature some of the things that we all know and love, like…
Horseback Riding Through Fort Wilderness
By Teresa Pitman We’re waiting in line for our guides to mount up – all small group of about ten riders, all of us excited about heading out to the trail. My horse is tied to the fence with a slip-knot, and I sense that she is tensing up. A woman standing on the grass…
Would You Rather?
By Ann Dunnington The Walt Disney World Resort has so many options when it comes to how to get there, where to stay, where to eat, what to ride, how long to stay…. the possibilities are endless. If you’re a Disney veteran like myself, you have most likely tried the various options and have catered…
Magical Memory Archive 2013
Magically Speaking Newsletter Archive – subscribe today! Published On Jan 10, 2013 My husband & I recently brought my Mom, Marcia, with us to experience all the Disney decorations and Christmas shows. All she kept saying was “This is awesome.” We had a wonderful week. (Submitted by Brenda F.)