By Carol Garcia In the course of collecting questions for Magically Speaking, sometimes we find that some questions require a little more discussion. In this case, we had one reader, Nancy, write in with many frequently asked questions. So, in order to help Nancy, and likely a lot of other planning novices, we will go…
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Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs: Up Close and Personal in California Adventure
By Kate Abbott When I was three, I refused to wear pants. I would only wear dresses or skirts (or skirts with thick tights, in cold weather) for years of my life. The Exhibit by the Numbers: * Expected to run through April 27 * Contains 140 pieces total * Only 33 of the pieces…
Moms Panel Selection, from a Dad’s Point of View (Part 3)
By Bret Caldwell Well, we’ve finally made it to the last chapter of this adventurous trilogy. Glad that so many of you are sticking with me for the duration of this tale (Mom, you still there? Anyone?). In the first chapter, we covered the selection process. In the second chapter, the Princesses were preparing their tiaras for…
Moms Panel Selection, from a Dad’s Point of View (Part 2)
By Bret Caldwell Left to right: Laura, Kim, Heather M, Beth, Kara, Brigitta, Mickey, Bret, Darcie, Erin, Beatrice, Heather R, Michelle In Part 1 of this tale you may recall the story of how a Prince and eleven Princesses won their respective spots on the Moms Panel court. We found out our great news on Wednesday,…
Moms Panel Selection, from a Dad’s Point of View (Part 1)
By Bret Caldwell Once upon a time, a long, long while ago, a contest was launched. To be more specific, it was September 6 and Disney sent forth a press release… “Calling all moms…As part of ‘The Year of a Million Dreams,’ Disney announced today the launch of a nationwide search for moms who have mastered the…
Heigh Ho, Heigh Ho, Off to Work They Go …
To More Than 3,000 Different Walt Disney World Jobs (Part 1) Whether you are planning an actual move to central Florida, or just daydreaming of escaping the cold, it’s interesting to learn about the many job opportunities that Disney offers its cast members. Here, we have information about some of the more unique offerings, straight…
Special Events at the Food and Wine Festival
By Teresa Pitman [Editor’s Note: Although the 2007 Food and Wine Festival has drawn to a close, it never hurts to start planning for next year! Special events sell out quickly.] You can have a wonderful time at Epcot’s Food and Wine Festival touring the booths set up around the World Showcase and dropping in…
Traveling with Toddlers
A Parents Survival Guide to Walt Disney World By Sarah DeMare Walt Disney World Resort can be a fabulous family vacation for families with children of any age. In the instance of families with small children, planning ahead is a must. Here are my top 13 tips (yes, I couldn’t just stick to 10 only)…
Doorway to Dreams
Doorway to Dreams By Erica Colmenares Here in the wilds of Wisconsin, there’s not much Disney. We’re over 1300 miles from Lake Buena Vista, and almost 2000 miles from Anaheim. Our Disney Store closed earlier this year (without letting me know, by the way). There was that time that Disney on Ice came to town. That was big!…
Music to My Ears
By Carol Garcia Like many people who just love Disney theme parks, I look for ways to recreate the feeling of being in the parks when I am at home. I could purchase Disney trinkets to remind me of the trip. We have T-shirts and toys, scrapbook supplies and endless photos, including one gem of…
Mickey’s Backyard Barbecue
By Teresa Pitman I’m sitting at a picnic table under the big pavilion roof, listening to the same conversation over and over. A cast member is tending the bar just a few feet away, and every time a guest approaches this is how it goes: “How much are the drinks?” “They’re included with the meal,…
Going to WDW with a Large Group
By Teresa Pitman In the beginning, I was feeling pretty depressed about turning 50. It’s one of those milestone birthdays that makes you feel, well, old. Then my daughter suggested “Why don’t you celebrate your birthday at Walt Disney World – and invite everyone to join you?” And suddenly my 50th birthday was something to…