Are you seeking a book to help you plan a vacation to Walt Disney World? If so, The Complete Walt Disney World 2015: The Definitive Disney Handbook, a 384-page tome by Julie and Mike Neal, should receive serious consideration. History Julie and Mike Neal, the former a retired Walt Disney World concierge supervisor and…
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Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort Review
From Our Magically Speaking Newsletter Archive – subscribe today! By Teresa Pittman We’re having breakfast on the deck at the side of our cabin, enjoying a cool breeze on what’s promising to be another warm day. Five-year-old Callista notices a couple of bunnies hopping through the long grass and we remember how exciting it was…
Celebrating 14 Years with a Magical Night at California Grill
What do you do when your 14th wedding anniversary coincides with Spring Break? You take your kids to Disney World, of course! At least that is what you do when your kids are 11, 8, and 4. Since the grandparents came too, we were able to have a night out for the big day. We…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 9/29/14
Walt Disney World News Cirque du Soleil LaNouba is offering a special dinner package this fall. Guests can choose to eat dinner at Wolfgang Puck Grand Cafe, Planet Hollywood or Splitsville Luxury Lanes either before or after the show. The offer includes one entrée, dessert and a non-alcoholic beverage. The package is offering one…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 9/22/14
Walt Disney World News Guests who ride the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train and have Memory Maker can now add add a photo and video memento to their My Disney Experience account. When you ride the attraction with a MagicBand and a linked Memory Maker, your photo and video will automatically be associated to your…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 9/15/14
Walt Disney World News For those of you with Apple devices, with the introduction of the new iPhone6 and iPhone6 Plus will come a new way to pay for purchases called ApplePay. The news also stated that Disney would be one of the companies that would accept this form of payment. It will be able…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 9/8/14
The Harmony Barbershop, found at the Magic Kingdom’s Main Street U.S.A. will be closed for a refurbishment from February 5 through March 30. If you’ve been to Downtown Disney lately and you are driving, you should really consider utilizing valet parking. Recently valet parking prices changed. Guests are now charged based on how long…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 9/1/14
Walt Disney World News A brand new upcharge experience in the form of a dessert party has been added to this year’s Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. Called the “Villains’ Sinister Soiree: A Wicked Takeover of Cinderella Castle” Dessert Party, this event will include many perks, including: a preferred viewing area for the 8:15 p.m. “Mickey’s…
Breaking Down Disney Vacation Planning into Five Easy Steps – Step One: Researching
Planning for a Disney vacation can be extremely overwhelming with four theme parks, two water parks, a large shopping/dining district, 28 resorts and numerous restaurants, plus more! When I talk to people about Disney, I am often greeted by a sigh, eye roll or just a general indifference. Sayings like “it is too much money”,…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 8/25/14
Mickey’s PhilharMagic will see its refurbishment extended. It will now be closed through September 27, reopening on September 28. The “Move It, Shake It, Celebrate It” Street Party will see an update. The parade will be renamed as the “Move It, Shake It, Dance and Play It” Street Party. It will see new characters…
Tips and Tricks for Traveling with Senior(ish) Disney Fans
From Our Magically Speaking Newsletter Archive – subscribe today! By Melissa Bejer Having traveled with family and friends covering a wide range of ages, I thought it would be helpful to put together some tips and tricks for those Disney fans that aren’t exactly old, just older! Technically, anyone over the age of 30…
Choosing Your Walt Disney World Resort
Each Walt Disney World resort offers great amenities and a fun atmosphere! It can be overwhelming to try and figure out which resort to choose for your vacation, but having a list of items to consider when picking a resort can help narrow down your choices. Budget The very first thing to consider is your…