By Kathy Greenwell Rome, of course, included the history and ancient ruins. We did a ton of walking, but nothing too strenuous. We saw the Spanish Steppes, the Trevi Fountain (where our guides provided three coins for each of us to toss [for luck, or to ensure a future return to Rome]), the Pantheon, the Forum, and other…
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Tickets, Tickets, Who’s Buying Magic Your Way Tickets?
By Stephanie Rouse Ok, so you saved and saved. You are finally ready to book that magical trip you have been dreaming of. Dates? Check. Resort? Check. Tickets? Oh, tickets! When planning a Walt Disney World vacation, there are many aspects that require research. It seems one of the biggest questions around is “How do…
The Inaugural Disneyland Half-Marathon and 5K Family Fun Run
By Kate Abbott (photos by Kate and Brad Abbott) Mickey takes a breather backstage. The love of Disneyland motivates me to do crazy things, like having an annual pass even though I live 400 miles away, or buying anything with a Tiki Room logo. But I don’t think I’ve ever felt the depths of my…
Special Diets at Walt Disney World
By Teresa Pitman Want to know why my family LOVES vacationing at Walt Disney World? Okay, we do love the resorts, the rides, the shows, the characters, the Cast Members – but besides all that, there’s another reason: we can all eat there. My family includes people who need vegan, vegetarian, diabetic and celiac meals….
Beyond the Disney Dining Plan: Getting Groceries for a Walt Disney World Vacation
By Erica Colmenares With all of the restaurants Walt Disney World has to offer, why would anyone need more food? Well, after a long day at the parks, you may want to have a little snack in your hotel room. Maybe you want some breakfast items on hand to save time and money. Or there…
Having a Magical Trip — No Matter How Crowded It Is
By Kate Abbott Donald and Mickey perform in the daily morning 50th Anniversary Rededication Ceremony on Main Street. Arrive earlier to go on rides or collect FastPasses before you watch the ceremony. You’re going to Disneyland! That’s great. You’re going in the summer? Or on a holiday weekend? Well, that can be great, too. Any…
Disneyland Through a Disney World Veteran’s Eyes
By Carol Garcia It started out as a typical visit to the in-laws in Las Vegas. Taking three small children to Vegas for a week isn’t exactly my cup of tea, but that’s where they are, so that’s where we were going. Then something magical happened. A post on The Mouse for Less Yahoo Group…
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Fun Facts
From Our Magically Speaking Newsletter Archive – subscribe today! This issue, we offer some fun (and informative) facts from Disney about Disney’s Animal Kingdom. In preparation for creating Disney’s Animal Kingdom, a core team of seven Walt Disney Imagineers, led by executive designer Joe Rohde, crisscrossed the globe in search of the essential look of…
Memoirs of a Future Disney Bride
From Our Magically Speaking Newsletter Archive – subscribe today! By Amy Clauss This is the first in a series of articles following me as I plan our wedding at Walt Disney World. If you are like our friends and family, you probably have some initial questions for us – let’s get those out of the…
Touring with Young Children Part 2: Disney Studios
From Our Magically Speaking Newsletter Archive – subscribe today! By Stephanie Rouse Sorcerer Mickey’s Hat: The icon of the park. In our last issue we tackled Epcot with small children. This time around we are taking a look at Disney-MGM Studios. It seems many parents dismiss this park thinking that there just isn’t enough to…
Is Magic Your Way Dining for You?
From Our Magically Speaking Newsletter Archive – subscribe today! Published On April 27, 2006, By Erica Colmenares An excellent question landed in our inbox recently, and we thought it deserved some serious attention. Here it is: Hi! We are planning our second trip to Walt Disney World in October 2006. I have two small children…
Happy Anniversary, Magically Speaking
By Carol Garcia It has been a year since we debuted the updated version of Magically Speaking. And what a year it has been! As with any new endeavor, this one has not been without its challenges. But through it, we have more than tripled our readership. We have given away 25 pins and one…