Living in the snowy, wintery, cold Catskill Mountains of New York leaves me longing for the hot sun of summer, sand between my toes and the sound of steel drums playing dreamily in the background. Of course, I am not going to the “Islands” anytime soon, but I can reminisce about my last trip to Disney’s…
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Surviving Disney During Spring Break
From Our Magically Speaking Newsletter Archive – subscribe today! By Jennifer Retzlaff You have surprised your kids at Christmas with the trip of their dreams. You are going to Disney for spring break! You have made your reservations, booked your meals and have planned out your FastPasses, but you find yourself wondering…… how will we survive…
First Time Visitors to Walt Disney World be Prepared!
Are you a first time visitor to the Kingdom of the Mouse? No worries, you are not alone. A visit to Walt Disney World can be an overwhelming experience for anybody but first time visitors should not even think of undertaking a visit without proper planning. The need for planning for First Time Visitors …
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 2/9/15
Lots of Starbucks news this week. First, the Trolley Car Cafe at Disney’s Hollywood Studios has opened. Also, Disney has officially announced that Creature Comforts will indeed by turning into a Starbucks location. There’s not been other information released, regarding a name or the official opening date, but many suspect the shop will open…
I’m Hosting a Show Your Disney Side Party!
I’m always looking for a way to put more Disney magic into our home when we are between trips. Last December, I read about the #DisneySide @Home Celebration parties, and decided to apply for the chance to host one. I filled out the application on the Disney Side Celebrations web site, and a few weeks…
2015: A Great Year for Disney Films
This year is going to be an excellent year in cinema. That statement is especially true for Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. There are 10 fine movies coming our way on the big screen, 2 short films, 3 new Disney Channel original movies, and one movie to DVD and Blu-Ray. Here’s what you and your…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 2/2/15
The dates and artists have been announced for the Christian music fest, Night of Joy. They are: Friday, September 11 – TobyMac, MercyMe, Jeremy Camp, Colton Dixon, Big Daddy Weave, Francesca Battistelli, Rend Collective, and I Am They. Saturday, September 12 - Skillet, Lecrae, For King & Country, Mandisa, Matt Maher, Jamie…
Lots of Excitement Announced for the Disneyland Resort Diamond Celebration
Did you know that this year Disneyland will celebrate 60 years of magic? To honor this monumental occasion, the Disneyland Resort will hold a special event called the Disneyland Resort Diamond Celebration. The fun is slated to begin on May 22 and events to mark this special occasion will take place at both Disneyland, as…
Eating Vegan in Disney’s Animal Kingdom
From Our Magically Speaking Newsletter Archive – subscribe today! By Teresa Pitman In the months before Disney’s Animal Kingdom opened, there were rumors that all the restaurants in the park would be vegan, out of respect for the animals that would be living in the park. You can’t imagine the excitement in my mostly-vegan…
The Disney Dads’ Club: My Favorite Disney Fathers
Throughout the years, we’ve enjoyed many Disney movies, each showcasing a central character, one or more challenges, and invariably a lesson to be taken away. Those movies have not only provided beloved primary characters that span generations, but they’ve also provided wonderful secondary characters which are often just as loved as the ones in the…
Hidden Mickeys: A Field Guide to Walt Disney Worlds Best Kept Secrets – A Review
We’ve all noticed them: strategic collections of circles that may or may not be alluding to a certain beloved mouse. When exploring one of the Disney Parks, it might seem like they are all around you, and that’s probably because they are. In “Hidden Mickeys: A Field Guide to Walt Disney World’s Best Kept Secrets,”…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 1/26/15
A few of the stores have been released for Disney Springs. They include: APEX by Sunglass Hut – Range of high end sunglasses, including Ray-Ban ,Oakley, and Maui Jim Art of Shaving – A high end shaving supply store. Chapel Hats – Hats and headwear. Erin McKenna’s Bakery NYC – A gluten-free, vegan bakery from BabyCakes NYC….