By Michelle Leifur As families start to pack for the Disney vacations the issue of education comes up quite frequently. Some children miss regular school days while other children are homeschooled. Even families that are vacationing on scheduled breaks may find that they want to account for some sort of educational opportunities while on holiday….
A Day Away from Disney: SeaWorld
So you are looking for something new from your Orlando vacation. SeaWorld comes up, but there’s nothing there to look at but fish, right? Well, no. SeaWorld is an amazing mix of education and fun. It’s one of those experiences where you may be learning without even noticing. Not to mention ride a couple of…
Trauma in Atlantis
By Jud Hindes [names have been changed to protect me!] I recently joined a friend and her bevy of young ’uns of the female type at SeaWorld. Ranging in age from 4 to 20, daughters, granddaughters, and a niece, it was a wonderful group, and I had a great time, but there was this one…
It’s Raining, It’s Pouring
By Michelle Leifur My, oh my, what a dull rainy day! “The sun did not shine. It was too wet to play. So we sat in the house all that cold, cold, wet day. I sat there with Sally. We sat there, we two. And I said, ‘How I wish we had something to do!’”…
The Last Rest Stop Before Walt Disney World
By Erica Colmenares Photos By Tammy Norman “Mom, when are we gonna get there?” Have you ever heard that on a road trip before? What parent hasn’t? Multiply that question by 100 if your road-trip destination is Walt Disney World. But if your route takes you down I-75, take a final rest stop that will…
Epcot In Bloom
From Our Magically Speaking Newsletter Archive – subscribe today! By Carol Garcia Will you be one of the lucky Epcot guests anytime from April 15 though June 5th? Do you love to garden or just look at vibrant blooms? Are you looking for ideas to make your yard amazing? Then you are in for a treat. …
Be Our Guest – A Special Restaurant Review from TourGuideMiKE
The newest addition to the Magic Kingdom’s restaurant line-up is the Tomorrowland Terrace Noodle Station. Michael J. Hewell, better known as TourGuideMiKE, shares his scoop on the new eatery. For the times when you think you’ll scream if you eat another hamburger, and you don’t want to bother with a table service restaurant, and you’re…
I-Drive’s Top 10
By Jane Jones, aka Jane in FL Do you need a day to do a little something other than ‘Disney’ themed events? Is the weather too yucky for a day outside in the parks? Well, there IS a lot to do beyond Walt Disney World! One of the most popular areas, yet often overlooked by…
Looking Back — A Short History of The Mouse for Less
By Michelle Leifur Think if we could go back in time and forewarn Binnie Betten that by starting the e-mail list DisneyDollarless, she was about to open up a Pandora’s Box of crazed Disneyphiles, she wouldn’t believe us. Six years ago Binnie and Stacy Fultz decided to start a small intimate list for people who…
Gathering Goodies: Know your Options
After a long day at the parks, you may want to have a little snack in your hotel room, or maybe you want some breakfast items on hand to save time and money. Whatever your reasons, you will probably have to find a way to get some groceries for your stay. There are many options…