On our most recent trip to Walt Disney World over Marathon weekend, we had the opportunity to try the Magic Kingdom’s newest dining experience – the Jungle Navigation Co. LTD. Skipper Canteen. The Skipper Canteen is located in Adventureland across from the classic Jungle Cruise attraction and is themed as the after-hours hangout for off-duty…
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Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 1/25/16
Beginning on January 29 at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, inside Conservation Station at Rafiki’s Planet Watch, Guests will be able to experience a new exhibit that shows off some of the background research the filmmakers prepared for “Zootopia.” The exhibit features characters from the film and shares images from the extensive, behind-the-scenes research the filmmakers conducted…
Snack Spotlight: S’mores Cupcake from Roaring Fork at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
You know what I love? S’mores! It is a treat that I cannot get enough of. The gooey marshmallow, the yummy graham flavor, and of course, the delectable chocolate. All of it goes together in a wonderful combination. So, whenever I find a treat that includes the word S’mores, I tend to pick it up….
Disneyland Diamond Celebration Dooney and Bourke Review
We recently had the opportunity to take our first trip out to Disneyland to celebrate my thirtieth birthday. As longtime Walt Disney World veterans, my family was beyond excited to visit Walt’s park. And when we found out that my birthday trip would coincide with Disneyland’s 60th anniversary “Diamond Celebration” we were totally thrilled! We…
The Magic of Extra Magic Hours
One of the advantages of staying at a Walt Disney World resort is the opportunity to use the Extra Magic Hours (EMH) that are offered at the four Disney theme parks. These are exactly what they sound like. They are extra hours of operation either in the mornings prior to official park openings or evenings…
Disneyland Resort Early Admission Options
If you are like me then you don’t get to go to Disneyland as often as you would like. That makes every precious hour that much more important. So what is an extra hour worth to your vacation? There are two types of added hours for guests to the Disneyland Resort. Extra Magic Hours Are…
Character Fun at the Disney Parks
As long as there have been Disney characters, children (and adults!) have collected autographs. With long lines to meet each of the characters, you only have a limited amount of time to interact with the character once your turn finally arrives. Although most people spend that time obtaining their autograph and then standing for…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 1/18/16
Beginning in February, Guests visiting the Star Wars Launch Bay at Disney’s Hollywood Studios will get to interact with the newest villain, Kylo Ren on the bridge of his First Order Star Destroyer. Once this change takes place, Darth Vader will not be available in Star Wars Launch Bay. Guests may continue to encounter Darth Vader as…
Magical Memory Archive 2016
Published On Jan 13, 2016 Magically Speaking Newsletter Archive – subscribe today! My wife, Judy has been a fan of Chip and Dale all of her life. On one of our trips to The Animal Kingdom, she finally got to meet them. As you can see from her smile, she was one happy lady. She…
Our 30th Anniversary Celebration at Disney: The Event!
From Our Magically Speaking Newsletter Archive – subscribe today! By Roye Ann Morris On September 21, 2015, my husband and I had been married 30 years. We wanted a family celebration in honor of this occasion, and chose our favorite family place, Disney World, as the location for the party. On October 9, after several…
Making Memories at Walt Disney World with Memory Maker
My family is all about making memories. We travel often to all corners of the world and we usually have our smart phones and at least one camera each (digital quick shot or digital SLR’s) in tow as well. I am the most avid of the photographers, so most of our travel photography is of…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News – 1/11/16
Splash Mountain at the Magic Kingdom is closed for refurbishment January 10-14. The restrooms in the Norway pavilion at Epcot are under refurbishment until approximately May. At Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Pizza Planet will temporarily close January 19. When it reopens in late 2016, the restaurant, still serving the popular pizza and salads, will have…