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By Teresa Pitman My daughter has run several half-marathons, but I think she’s always been a little disappointed about the level of family support she’s received. Sure, at least one or two family members usually show up to cheer, but we tend not to be overly enthusiastic about the whole race experience. It’s a somewhat…

By Mic Anderson Insurance. It’s a word that makes the best of us want to “put it aside to deal with later” in so many cases. We already deal with auto insurance, homeowners’ or renters’ insurance, health insurance, life insurance, flood insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, Medicare supplements, and probably many others. So really,…

Navigating Walt Disney World with a stroller can sometimes be overwhelming. After visiting WDW numerous times without a stroller, with a single stroller, and now with a double stroller, I’ve learned the most useful strategies to have a positive experience while taking a stroller into the parks: Bring a hook or bag that attaches to…

By Heather Lewis While planning our fall trip to Walt Disney World, my husband and I were having trouble deciding which one of the many resorts to stay at. After looking at all our options, we decided to try a split stay and spend time at two different resorts. We would spend the first two…

Compiled By Erica Colmenares Many of us have been to Walt Disney World and/or Disneyland multiple times. Sometimes more times than we care to admit outside of Disneyphile circles. But even a much-beloved destination can become routine without a jolt of “new.” Earlier this month, we asked Magically Speaking readers what they do to keep…

By Heather Lewis “Why are you bothering to take your kids to Disney World? There is no way they’ll remember it!” Once my husband and I decided to take our two small children to Disney World this past October, it seemed this question was all we heard. Obviously the people asking this were not dedicated…

By Sarah DeMare I have two boys. So every time we are at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom, I see all the cute little princesses walking around, wishing I had one so we could have the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique experience. (Little guys over three years old can get the “Cool Dudes” package at the Boutique,…

By Carol Garcia Beginning November 10 and running through December 18, the Magic Kingdom is transformed into a winter wonderland. True, it may still be mid-November, but guests at Walt Disney World will find Christmas in the air. One of the highlights of that celebration is Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. This is a hard-ticket…

By Jane Jones A new fairy will join Tink, Iridessa, Silvermist, Fawn, and Rosetta in Pixie Hollow on October 27. Who will it be? One of Tink’s best friends (and here is a hint: it is not Peter Pan…). Last year I had the good fortune of getting to see the first installment of the…

By Kate Abbott If you missed the first-ever D23 Expo this year (or if you went and want to relive it), we’ve got a mini tour for you right here. The Expo is organized into areas for exhibitors’ booths (like The Magic For Less travel / Magically Speaking newsletter), Disney-sponsored booths, and panel discussions /…

By Carol Garcia As someone who spends more than her share of time talking about Disney, I’m often asked about various dining locations, resorts, or attractions. Inevitably, the question, “Is it worth it?” comes up. The answer to this question is very subjective. Even within my own family, we may answer the question differently about…