By Stephanie Rouse We get lots of questions here at Magically Speaking. We love to answer those questions, so, hey, it’s a great fit! One of the most common questions we get asked is how to get the most ‘bang’ for your buck when enjoying the Disney Dining Plan. First off, let me say, writing…
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A Tipping Guide
By Carol Garcia Bell services, wait staff and valets, oh my! These are just some of the people travelers encounter on a vacation who just might need a tip. But, how much do I tip? And even more basic, who do I tip?? Well fear not! This handy tipping guide will show you the way….
MouseFest and You
From Our Magically Speaking Newsletter Archive – subscribe today! By Erica Colmenares Are you busily planning your December vacation to Walt Disney World? There’s so much to do at Disney World during this holiday period- touring the resorts to see the Christmas splendor, fitting in Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, and choosing the perfect narrator…
Old Key West: A Resort Review
From Our Magically Speaking Newsletter Archive – subscribe today! By Carol Garcia Old Key West is a resort like no other on Disney property. This is the original Disney Vacation Club: the place where it all started and the home of the largest rooms around. In fact, Old Key West and Saratoga Springs (which is…
Touring with Young Children Part 3: Animal Kingdom
From Our Magically Speaking Newsletter Archive – subscribe today! By Stephanie Rouse In our previous two editions, we explored what there is for families with small children to see and do at Epcot and at Disney MGM Studios. Now we move on to a “wilder” experience, Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park. I first want to…
Mickey Mouse Club: Where Are They Now?
From Our Magically Speaking Newsletter Archive – subscribe today! By Susan Kirby 1957, with Walt: Left to right, rear: Tim Considine, David Stollery , Roy, Jimmie, Tommy Kirk, Me; Don Agrati (later, Grady on “My Three Sons” with Tim C.), Linda Hughes, Lynn, Cheryl; Seated: Karen, Cubby, Walt, Moochie (standing), Sharon, Bonnie Lynn Fields (there…
Traveling to the “World” with “Man’s Best Friend”
From Our Magically Speaking Newsletter Archive – subscribe today! By Deb Niarhos So you want to take your beloved dog to Walt Disney World with you? Traveling with “Man’s Best Friend” can be as challenging as traveling with small children. There are some things you need to consider before you take to the road with…
Touring with Young Children Part 1: Epcot
From Our Magically Speaking Newsletter Archive – subscribe today! Published On May 22, 2006, By Carol Garcia Many visitors to Walt Disney World often travel with young children. Of course, they know the wonder and magic of seeing the Magic Kingdom through the eyes of a child. But what about the other parks in…
Should You Use the Fantasmic Dinner Package?
By TourGuideMiKE, better known to his parents as Michael J. Hewell Disney provides the Fantasmic Dinner Package for their guests who don’t mind dining at a table service restaurant for dinner and then having reserved seating for the show. ‘Disney’ says it doesn’t really cost anything extra, but does it? Should you ‘invest’ in this…
Flag Family – On Top of the World (or at Least the Lodge)
From Our Magically Speaking Newsletter Archive – subscribe today! Published On May 8, 2006, By Carol Garcia Some days at Disney, I can wake up and feel as if I’m on top of the world. The daily grind has been left behind and there is magic everywhere. Other days, I can wake up and really…
Character Meals
Seeing characters is an exciting part of any Disney vacation. One of the most effective (and yummy!) ways to see characters is a character meal. There are all sorts of offerings at Walt Disney World, from breakfast to dinner. So, is a character meal worth the time and expense? The answer to that question really…
How to Avoid Becoming a Lost Parent
By Stephanie Rouse There are many great images that run through one’s head when planning a trip to Walt Disney World: that view of Cinderella Castle, Spaceship Earth or maybe the one of your child meeting Mickey. Whether it’s your first trip or your twentieth, all of these images evoke pleasant thoughts. However, if you…