Sixty years ago the happiest place on earth, Disneyland, opened. By most accounts, it was a difficult day. There were many trials (plumbing strikes, excessive heat of over 100 degrees Fahrenheit, a tight building timetable, a live-to-air TV show, and counterfeit tickets that took the anticipated 6,000 guests to an estimated 28,000). This day would…
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Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 8/3/15
Now through Aug. 19, Snow White and Mary Poppins will periodically appear in the West Plaza Gardens meeting guests at the Magic Kingdom. The Move It! Shake It! Dance & Play It! street party will be presented only at 12:30 and 5:40 p.m. on August 3, 4, 10, 11, and 31. Guests can now find…
Tips for Effective Summer Touring at Walt Disney World
Walt Disney World is a wonderful and magical place, and I absolutely love it for so many reasons. Every time I walk onto Main Street for the first time on our trips, everything else stops, and a feeling of excitement just washes over me. The real world just melts away, and I become completely immersed…
Disney for Seniors
From Our Magically Speaking Newsletter Archive – subscribe today! I knew I was in trouble when I staggered out of Epcot at the end of a long day. People say Epcot stands for “Every Person Comes Out Tired” and that certainly applied to me. It does not, apparently, apply to active seven-year-old boys. Not only…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites: Walt Disney World News – 7/27/15
Dream Along with Mickey is dark at the Magic Kingdom until August 19. Glidden will soon present a new exhibit in Innoventions called “Colortopia” which will open fall 2015. Guests to the exhibit will be greeted and guided by a narrator, who will encourage unique interactions through fun hands-on activities. Park visitors will be able…
Celebrating Disneyland’s 60th Anniversary
This past Friday, on July 17, 2015 I celebrated Disneyland’s 60th birthday at the park! It was a great day full of fun and celebration. I was there with my kids, my siblings (and their spouses), and my parents. It was wonderful to celebrate so many years of family memories at Disneyland, and to create…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 7/20/15
Disney’s Hollywood Studios will open the Ice Palace Boutique across from the ABC Commissary on July 26. Here, guests ages 3-12 can undergo a Frozen inspired transformation. There will be four different packages that guests can select from. They are: Frozen Summer Fun Boutique Package – This package includes Anna or Elsa-inspired shimmering makeup…
Foodie Friday: Top 5 Treats that Scream Summer at Walt Disney World
Summer vacation is here. Matter of fact, I’m on my Walt Disney World Summer Vacation right now! Since it’s summertime, there are certain treats at Walt Disney World that are just better to enjoy in the heat! Ok…they are good to enjoy all the time, don’t get me wrong, but there is just something about…
A Celebration of “National Days” Featuring Our Favorite Disney Goodies
You know how every day is some “special day.” Recently we’ve celebrated National Cat Day, National Hug Day, and even National Donald Duck Day! However, there are also many great days revolving around food! We all know that Disney is full of great snacks and other goodies that are stand outs. We all have our…
Book Review: The Complete Walt Disney World Fun Finds and Hidden Mickeys
Are you looking for a great book to share lots of little Walt Disney World tidbits and hidden facts to take around the parks? Then have I got the perfect book for you–“The Complete Walt Disney World Fun Finds and Hidden Mickeys.” This definitive Disney field guide is written by Julie and Mike Neal. As…
Dos and Don’ts of a Disney Vacation
From Our Magically Speaking Newsletter Archive – subscribe today! By: Jennifer Retzlaff Summer is prime time for families to head to Walt Disney World for their family vacation. With that in mind, I wanted to share a few dos and don’ts to help make your trip as magical as possible. Do Go With a…
10 Quick Tips to Spread Pixie Dust at Disney
Family at Magic Kingdom Walt Disney World is the Most Magical Place on Earth but after hours of planning, thousands of dollars, meltdowns from kids and adults sometimes the Most Magical Place doesn’t feel that way. We can easily forget the reason behind all of our planning when we are wrapped up in lines or…