Minnie Mouse will begin to meet guests at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in an all-new character greeting location in the Animation Courtyard beginning on October 8. Minnie’s new meet and greet location will be inspired after “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse.” In this area, guests are also also meet other Disney Junior favorites including Doc McStuffins, Sofia…
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Ways to be Healthy While at Walt Disney World
From Our Magically Speaking Newsletter Archive – subscribe today! By Tim Rogers A major part of any Walt Disney World vacation is food. We wake up early 180 days before our vacations to try to get that perfect reservation, plan trips around festivals dedicated to eating and drinking, and write love songs to Mickey Bars…
Book Review: Kingdom Keepers – Disney After Dark
cover art copyright Disney Hyperion Books My 9 year old daughter spied a used copy of Kingdom Keepers: Disney After Dark at a library used book store. I had heard of the series and let her know that it was a mystery series that takes place at Walt Disney World. She grabbed it almost as…
DIY Disney: Clothespin Countdown Craft
There’s nothing quite like the anticipation of counting down for your upcoming Disney vacation. And when you visit the Mouse as often as we do, it seems like there’s always a next trip on the horizon! Our family has tried a few different countdown crafts in the past, including a movie-a-week countdown and a…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 9/21/15
The Merry & Bright Dessert Party to celebrate the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights will take place at Disney’s Hollywood Studios from November 6 through December 24 from 7:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. and from December 25-30 from 8:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. The party will include holiday-themed desserts, specialty alcoholic and non-alcoholic…
Planning for Big Group Trip to Walt Disney World
Our Big Group Heading Down in June Planning a Disney vacation can be overwhelming. Trying to plan a Disney vacation for a larger party makes it that much more tricky. With a little planning ahead and a few group discussions, you can have the magical vacation you are dreaming of for everyone. In my next…
Disney College Program: How to Handle Rejection
We all know that rejection hurts. Rejection from something you love hurts the worst. That is why so many people are truly broken hearted when they find out that they didn’t pass the web interview or their application has been given the dreaded “no longer in consideration” label after the phone interview for the Disney…
Your Walt Disney World Wishes Granted — at Disneyland
You’ve visited Walt Disney World enough times to navigate the parks without a map. You love vacationing with the Mouse, but some details of Disney’s World are starting to get frustrating. Should you take a break? Perish the thought! But also consider a trip out West to Disneyland Resort, where some of the elements might be…
Disney’s Old Key West Resort – Two-Bedroom Villa Review
This past May, we had the good fortune of taking our first Walt Disney World vacation with Elizabeth’s parents. Because this visit was our first time traveling with guests and this was their first Disney trip in over 15 years, we wanted this to be a truly magical stay. We initially planned on booking two…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 9/14/15
Guests will soon be able to set sail around the Seven Seas Lagoon on a new fireworks dessert cruise aboard the iconic double stack ferryboat, the General Joe Potter. On FerryTale Wishes: A Fireworks Dessert Cruise, Guests can enjoy specialty desserts and beverages and conclude the evening with a viewing of Wishes nighttime spectacular. This…
Is Spontaneity at Walt Disney World Gone?
From Our Magically Speaking Newsletter Archive – subscribe today! By: Ann Dunnington Those of us seasoned Walt Disney World travelers know all about the changes that have occurred over the past few years in regards to Disney vacation planning. FastPass+, Dining Reservations, Hotel Reservations, Dining Plans, Ticketed Events, Behind the Scenes Tours… you name…
Foodie Friday: Royal Palace on the Disney Dream
Welcome back to Day 2 aboard the Disney Dream! Today’s feature dinner is Royal Palace! This regally decorated restaurant is located on Deck 3 with the main entrance just off the ship’s main lobby and has been one of my favorites. The feel is elegant, but not stuffy, almost as though the Disney Princesses are…