From Our Magically Speaking Newsletter Archive – subscribe today! By Ann Dunnington Though most of us up here in the Northeast are still getting snow and ice, spring is right around the corner! Many families take the opportunity to visit Walt Disney World this time of year to work around their children’s spring break schedules….
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Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 3/9/15
Aloha Isle and Sunshine Tree Terrace will be swapping places beginning this week. The two Adventureland snack kiosks will swap positions, with Aloha Isle moving to Sunshine Tree Terrace’s location (and bringing its Dole Whips) and Sunshine Tree Terrace moving to Aloha Isle’s location (and bringing its Citrus Swirls.) Disney has announced that a third…
Items to Include on Your Disney Packing List
My husband and I have been going to Disney World for years together: First as couple, then with our extended families, and most recently taking our own child. Through each phase of life our love of Disney has increased – and so has our packing lists! But regardless of whether we are going on a…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 3/2/15
Pirates of the Caribbean will see a lengthy refurbishment this summer. The Magic Kingdom attraction will be closed from May 11 through September 25, reopening September 26. This is being done to address some ride system issues that are causing massive problems. The dates for the 2015 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Parties have been announced. Tickets…
Celebrating Mardi Gras at Disney World’s Port Orleans Resort
There is so much to be said for celebrating any holiday at Walt Disney World. Standouts include the year-end Holiday Season, along with Halloween thanks to exceptional decorations around the World, and even extra-special events like Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. When you consider those seasons, there is another special day that might not spring…
Show Your Disney Side Party!
Our Disney Side Party is over and done, and it turned out to be a great way to get ready for our trip coming up in March! All of our family members going on the trip were able to attend. Everyone got very excited as we ate, laughed, and talked about our favorite rides and…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 2/23/15
Walt Disney World ticket prices have increased. The cost for a one day, Magic Kingdom ticket is now $105 for ages 10 and up. The cost for a one day ticket for Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, or Disney’s Animal Kingdom is now $97 for adults ages 10 and up. In addition, all other ticket prices…
My Disney Bucket List
Every year, instead of coming up with resolutions or goals that I don’t intend to keep, I like planning to try at least one new experience. While I have a general “bucket list” of places to see and things I want to experience, as a die-hard Disney fan, I wanted to take my bucket list…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 2/16/15
Quite a few pieces of refurbishment news to pass along. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad refurbishment has been pushed back from March 4-7 to April 27-30, reopening on May 1. Also Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin will be closed for two days, March 4-5, reopening March 6. Finally, Peter Pan’s Flight will be closed from March…
Romance for Mom and Dad at Walt Disney World
Valentine’s Day: tips for parents Moms and dads deserve some special time throughout the year but of course also on Valentine’s Day. It is often difficult enough to catch a movie or go out for a romantic dinner in your hometowns, so how realistic is a romantic parents’ night out while vacationing at Walt Disney…
Foodie Friday: Top Romantic Restaurants at Walt Disney World
Ah…can you feel it? Love is in the air? Valentine’s Day is tomorrow, so it is the time to celebrate those that you love and care about–whether they are a significant other, a child, a sibling, a parent, or even a friend. Of course, most associate Valentine’s Day with romance, so I figured I’d take…
Walking around the (Walt Disney) World
“Here in Florida, we have something special we never enjoyed at Disneyland…the blessing of size. There’s enough land here to hold all the ideas and plans we can possibly imagine.” – Walt Disney Walt Disney World is big – that was essentially the idea. The 40-square mile plot of central Florida holds not just theme…