The new “Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire” show is coming to the Cinderella Castle Forecourt Stage at the Magic Kingdom on June 17. “Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire” brings to life beloved Disney stories in a spectacular performance featuring an original song, memorable music, lively dancing, delightful costumes, and special effects. The Liberty Square Riverboat at the Magic…
Foodie Friday: Breakfast at Captain’s Grille
Breakfast…it really is the most important meal of the day. This is especially true when visiting Walt Disney World. It’s always a great idea to fill up on a hearty meal before heading off to a long day in the parks. And boy do I have a great suggestion for you for your next breakfast…
Get to Know Kipling at Disney Springs
©Kipling One of the newest shops for Disney Springs is inviting you to attend its opening event weekend. Kipling, which offers lightweight handbags, luggage and accessories, with a colorful and playful approach is inviting Guests to join them this weekend, from Friday, May 20th through Sunday, May 22nd from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m….
Farewell to the Muppets (on ABC)
At the end of last week several of the TV networks officially cancelled some of their shows on the bubble. For readers here, the cancellations of the Captain America spinoff “Agent Carter” and the Alan Menken headed “Galavant” probably came as sad bits of news. For me, the saddest, even if not surprising, news was…
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…
Surprises on a non-surprise Disney trip
Surprising someone with a Disney Parks trip is amazingly fun. Everything is fresh and exciting, and your traveling companions see the World (or Land) in a whole new way. But sometimes keeping the entire vacation a secret just isn’t possible — scheduling, trip anxiety, someone spilling the beans. You can still make magic for your family during…
Celebrate the Magic at Disney’s Magic Kingdom
Nighttime is my favorite time to be at the Magic Kingdom. Even though I love this park during the day, I often plan my trip to be able to stay until closing. Most of my favorite attractions are just so much more thrilling once the sun goes down. Thunder Mountain seems more wild in the…
Using Disney’s Magical Rider Switch Feature
Rider swap, rider switch, parent swap, child swap. Those sound like some odd tradition when taken out of context, but at Walt Disney World, Rider Switch is the name of the feature that allows adults to take turns riding attractions without having to wait in line twice, when a child does not meet age or…
Movie Review: The Horse in the Gray Flannel Suit
DVD Cover Copyright Disney Based on Eric Hatch’s novel The Year of the Horse, The Horse in the Gray Flannel Suit was theatrically released on December 20, 1968. The 113-minute live action flick, a combination comedy and drama, was preceded by the animated short “Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day,” which was repackaged as…
Restaurants I Can’t Get Enough Of – Disneyland Edition
The Happiest Restaurants on Earth! When I travel to Disney on either coast, I love to try new restaurants. There are simply so many places to eat in Disneyland and Walt Disney World, and I have this strange compulsion to try to hit as many restaurants as possible! However, there are a few restaurants that…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 5/16/16
Disney Springs has debuted the Town Center. A total of 23 exciting new retail tenants opened their doors in Town Center. The following venues are now open: ALEX AND ANI American Threads Edward Beiner Everything But Water francesca’s Johnston & Murphy kate spade new york Kipling L’Occitane en Provence Lucky Brand MAC Cosmetics Melissa Shoes…
FastPass+ Strategies for Walt Disney World
FastPass+ Strategies Your family is headed to Disney World. You have put time into planning dining arrangements and hotel accommodations. However, there is one more task to tackle at home before the big trip– planning FastPasses! FastPass+ is Disney’s ride reservation system. It comes free with your tickets to the park, and you are…