We love Fantasmic Walt Disney World has a number of shows throughout the four main parks. From musicals that come to life such as Finding Nemo and Lion King in Animal Kingdom and stunts that leave you on the edge of your seats like Indiana Jones Stunt Spectacular and Lights, Motors, Action Extreme Stunt Show…
Our 30th Anniversary Celebration at Disney: Planning the Party!
From Our Magically Speaking Newsletter Archive – subscribe today! By Roye Ann Morris When my husband and I first started talking about the fact that 2015 marked our thirtieth year of marriage, our daughter immediately suggested a celebration. As we began to talk about when and where that might take place, it seemed that at…
Fear Factor — Preparing for Phobias at Disneyland
Sweaty palms. Hairs standing on end. The desire to flee. Feeling dizzy. Theme park rides are designed to give us thrills, but what if the fun collides with our fears? When the cold sweat isn’t from the weather outside, know when to avoid a ride, and how to prepare traveling companions for what you might run into….
Breakfast at River Belle Terrace
Fall decorations for the 60th anniversary On a very hot Southern California day, my family found ourselves in Disneyland Park’s Adventureland near lunch time. In order to avoid crowds, we usually head for a counter service lunch around 11:00 a.m. We find that the lines are shorter and it’s much easier to find a table…
Surviving Walt Disney World with an Infant
Walt Disney World is an amazing and magical place for kids of all ages. I was fortunate enough to be able to take my daughter to Disney for the first time when she was only 4 months old, and my son when he was 7 months old. They won’t remember those trips, but my photos…
Movie Review: Big Hero 6
DVD cover copyright Disney Big Hero 6 was theatrically released as Disney’s fifty-fourth and most recent full length animated feature on November 7, 2014. It is based on the Marvel comic series of the same name and clocks in at 102 minutes. Disney’s fifty-fifth full length animated feature, Zootopia, is scheduled to be released on…
Learning Can Be Fun with the Sum of All Thrills Online Game
The Sum of All Thrills attraction in the Innoventions pavilion at Epcot gives guests the opportunity to design their own roller coaster. I have never been brave enough to try it myself, but when I heard there was an online game that went along with the attraction, I was interested and decided to try it…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites: Walt Disney World News – 10/5/15
Walt Disney World Annual Passes have seen in increase in price. Now, most passes include PhotoPass automatically with your Annual Pass. For full information about the increases, make sure to check out our Annual Passholder page. Prices for Tables in Wonderland membership dining program will be adjusted to $150 for Annual Passholders, Cast Members and…
Foodie Friday: Best and Worst Epcot Food and Wine Festival Snacks
As you may have heard me mention, the Epcot Food and Wine Festival is a favorite time of year for me. I love sampling the different options that can be found all around World Showcase (and new for this year, Future World.) Each year there are always some major hits, and unfortunately a few misses….
Searching for Remy in the Ratatouille Hide and Squeak Scavenger Hunt
This year, Epcot is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival. There are some new things happening at this year’s festival and one new addition is Remy’s Ratatouille Hide and Squeak Scavenger Hunt. This sounded like a lot of fun, so while at the Food and Wine Festival, I decided…
The Muppets: A Review of Episode 2 – Hostile Makeover
Season 1, Episode 2: Hostile Makeover Originally Aired: Tuesday September 29 Guest stars: Josh Groban, Jay Leno, Reza Aslan, Laurence Fisburne, Lea Thompson Last week, the Muppets returned to Primetime TV with the pilot of their new show. As this season continues, we are going to keep tabs on the show and the…
Haunted Mansion Holiday
One of the favorite Disneyland attractions is, undoubtedly, the Haunted Mansion. Its eerie exterior beacons the adventurous to enter and escape its ghostly inhabitants. But for a few months in fall and winter, the mansion plays host to a different sort of adventure – a happily haunted holiday happening. Now hurry along As they…