After the Tomorrowland preview ends at the Imagination Pavilion at Epcot (which is showing through May 24), a new preview will take up residence in the Magic Eye Theater, showcasing the upcoming Inside Out. The preview will offer an exclusive intro of the movie from filmmakers, an advanced look at a sequence from the…
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Hooray for Disney’s Hollywood Studios!!
When most people think of Disney’s Hollywood Studios, their thoughts often turn to thrill rides such as Tower of Terror and Rock n’ Roller Coaster or the silly, competitive fun of Toy Story Mania. What about the Streetmosphere that pulls this park together? That’s right, Streetmosphere not atmosphere. By definition Streetmosphere is “Entertainers such…
The Hollywood That “Always Will Be” — Disney’s Hollywood Studios
When Disney’s Hollywood Studios opened on May 1, 1989, becoming Disney World’s third theme park (Animal Kingdom wouldn’t become the fourth until 1998), Michael Eisner shared the sentiment that the park was “dedicated to Hollywood—not a place on a map, but a state of mind that exists wherever people dream and wonder and imagine, a…
Our Favorite Disney’s Hollywood Studios Quick Service Spots
I shared with you in this post here where our family’s favorite lunch Quick Service spots were in the Magic Kingdom. Today I will share with you our favorite spots in Hollywood Studios. Toy Story Pizza Planet My kids love Toy Story. They love the Toy Story Midway Mania ride and posing with green…
Making the Most Out of Disney Meet & Greets
We’ve all been there! Waiting in line for quite some time to meet your favorite, or your child’s favorite, Disney character. It’s hot, it’s humid, and to see Anna and Elsa, it’s taken well over 2 hours. Then the time has FINALLY come. It’s your turn! But by the time you get there, you’re…
Magic Kingdom Kodak Moments
The Magic Kingdom has plenty of Kodak moments but it is also one of the most difficult parks to photograph. The biggest problem is that the park is crowded shortly after it opens. I usually arrive 30 minutes prior to opening and move to whatever area I want to shoot as soon as the rope…
Disney Cruise Line’s Category 4 Cabins
One of the challenges to cruising with a large family can be finding a cabin that fits your group. As a family of five (soon to be six), we have often had to split up into two separate cabins, which can be challenging. This is especially true when you have young children who cannot stay…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 4/20/15
Walt Disney World News The Magic Kingdom’s Pirates of the Caribbean’s refurbishment will now last from June 8 until September 25. A new entertainment group will be joining the lineup of Epcot’s World Showcase artists, called the Mexican Marimba Trio. The group performs unique musical pieces centered around the marimba that celebrates the musical heritage of…
Our Favorite Magic Kingdom Quick Service Spots
I know that when you think about Disney World, your first thoughts are usually for the rides, the characters, the parades, and the fireworks. Then of course you decide where to stay. Pretty soon it is time to make those table service restaurant reservations and select your FastPasses. And that’s it…now you countdown to…
Party of One: The Perks of Visiting a Disney Park on Your Own
For me, traveling to the Disney Parks is something I have always done with a group. Family, friends, or most often friends who are like family, are my travel companions. A few weeks ago, however, when work travels took me across I-4 right past the Disney exits on the first day of the Flower and…
Disney College Program: The Great Transportation Debate
Congratulations on getting accepted to the Disney College Program! The first decision you probably want to make now that you’ve accepted your role is if you will be taking a car with you or not. There a lot of valid points on both sides of the argument that can make a decision pretty difficult to come…
Spring in Walt Disney World: Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue!
From Our Magically Speaking Newsletter Archive – subscribe today! By Roye Ann Morris Our family of 6 spent the second week in March at the Walt Disney World Resort. In spite of the predicted crowds, we found most rides easy to get on, with waits of less than 20 minutes for all but the biggest…