Have you heard about Trail’s End Restaurant? It’s one of the best kept secrets at the Walt Disney World resort. Not only is the pricing reasonable (for Disney), but it’s at one of the most unique resorts, Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort. One reason Trail’s End is a hidden gem is because it takes some effort…
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Lunch at Roaring Fork in the Wilderness Lodge Resort
Roaring Fork, a quick service dining location in Walt Disney World’s Wilderness Lodge Resort, is one of our favorite places to grab a quick lunch. We like to visit Roaring Fork on a Magic Kingdom day by taking the boat to Wilderness Lodge to get a nice break from the heat and the crowds of…
Movie Review: Snowball Express
DVD Cover Copyright Disney Based on Frankie and John O’Rear’s 1967 novel Chateau Bon Vivant, Snowball Express was theatrically released on December 22, 1972. The live action comedy is ninety-three minutes in length. Plot Summary Upon arriving at his accounting firm’s office in New York City, Johnny Baxter (Dean Jones) receives both bad news and…
Donald’s Safari Breakfast at Tusker House
Every time my family and I make our dining reservations for a trip to Walt Disney World, we always work in a character meal (or two) into the master plan! Because my family is big on breakfast, that usually means we often opt for a character breakfast – a great way to fuel up for…
On the Road Again!
From Our Magically Speaking Newsletter Archive – subscribe today! By Roye Ann Morris It was 1983. My college roommate, who had also been my best friend since first grade, and I were both Disney fans, and a trip there for spring break seemed like a grand idea. Somehow we convinced our moms that we…
Movie Review: The Barefoot Executive
DVD Cover Copyright Disney A live action comedy, The Barefoot Executive was theatrically released on March 17, 1971. The film is ninety-six minutes in length. Plot Summary The United Broadcasting Corporation (UBC) television network is struggling, consistently finishing third among three networks in the ratings, and neither Vice President of Programming Francis Wilbanks (Joe Flynn)…
Foodie Friday: Roaring Fork at Wilderness Lodge
One of my favorite resorts at Walt Disney World is Disney’s Wilderness Lodge. I love the feel, the smells, the sights – I honestly love everything about it. It is a must stop for me on most of my vacations. I just need to soak up the atmosphere. So, with that being said, one of…
How to Get to the Hoop Dee Doo Musical Revue
The Hoop Dee Doo Musical Revue is one of Disney World’s popular dinner shows that has been entertaining guests since 1974 at Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground’s Pioneer Hall. My family has enjoyed this show annually since we discovered it and can’t imagine a trip to the World without this experience. Making your way to…
Movie Review: That Darn Cat
Image Copyright Disney Based on The Gordons’s 1963 novel Undercover Cat, That Darn Cat was theatrically released on December 2, 1965. The 116-minute live action mystery comedy inspired a 1997 remake of the same name. Plot Summary In an otherwise sleepy 1960s American town, a pair of bandits, Iggy (Frank Gorshin) and Dan (Neville Brand),…
Foodie Friday: Casey’s Corner
Hot dogs! Get your hot dogs here! One of the most infamous places around at Walt Disney World is Casey’s Corner. This quick service dining location found at the Magic Kingdom’s Main Street U.S.A. is a fan-favorite and a staple. Many look forward to picking up a delicious, juicy hot dog, add in some crispy…
Fantasia Gardens Miniature Golf
If you’re looking for some fun (and a challenge!) on your next trip, be sure to visit the Fantasia Gardens Miniature Golf course near the Swan Hotel! We all know that a trip to Walt Disney World is completely packed full of park time and great restaurants – but if you’re looking for something more…
Movie Review: The Horse in the Gray Flannel Suit
DVD Cover Copyright Disney Based on Eric Hatch’s novel The Year of the Horse, The Horse in the Gray Flannel Suit was theatrically released on December 20, 1968. The 113-minute live action flick, a combination comedy and drama, was preceded by the animated short “Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day,” which was repackaged as…