Kali River Rapids will continue to operate during morning Extra Magic Hours until DINOSAUR reopens from its refurbishment on October 17 at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. On-ride photos are now available on Frozen Ever After at Epcot. Planet Hollywood at Disney Springs will reopen this fall as Planet Hollywood Observatory, and the restaurant has announced that…
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Add a Little Magic to your MagicBand with Magic YOUR Band
MagicBands! They are literally the key to your Walt Disney World vacation. These special colorful bands that look like a sports tracker (like a Fitbit) help to make your trip more magical all while eliminating the need to carry paper and cards. Everything you need is right there on your wrist. So for those…
Disneyland app features
While Disneyland hasn’t yet adopted the My Disney Experience tools or MagicBands found at Walt Disney World, they do have a very handy app to help you find your way around the resort. Let’s explore some of the Disneyland app features. You can find the Disneyland app free in the iTunes store or on Google…
First time at Walt Disney World in an ECV
On a recent July trip to Walt Disney World, I finally gave in and ordered an ECV for myself, an electric convenience vehicle or scooter as they are commonly called. I have health issues that have zapped my stamina, so walking around the parks all day in the heat was not something I would be…
Trip Review: Hollywood Studios and Extra Magic Hours
This is a trip review of our Extra Magic Hour at Disney’s Hollywood Studios but first some background information. This was a Walt Disney World vacation to remember. My husband and I along with our daughter (9), son (6), my parents, sister and brother-in-law all headed down in June for a Disney-themed celebration for two…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 8/15/16
“The Jungle Book: Alive with Magic” show will be ending its limited engagement on September 5 at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The other new additions for Disney’s Animal Kingdom will continue, including Kilimanjaro Safaris at night, Harambe Wildlife Parti, Discovery Island Carnivale and the awakening of the Tree of Life throughout the fall. No information has…
Raglan Road at Disney Springs
From Our Magically Speaking Newsletter Archive – subscribe today! By Ginamarie Palmieri Disney Springs is fast becoming a destination for dining within Walt Disney World’s property, especially with so many new restaurant destinations. My family’s favorite spot in Disney Springs is not a new one, however. We love everything about Raglan Road Restaurant. Raglan…
Disney’s Animal Kingdom: A Trip Review
In June, my husband and I took our two kids (daughter-9 and son-6) to Walt Disney World and were joined by my parents, sister and her husband. We stayed at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, had the Disney Dining Plan and park hopper tickets. Our first day was spent at Epcot; however, our first full day…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 8/8/16
Muppet*Vision 3D at Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be closed for refurbishment from August 15-22. Guests can now create their own Lightsaber at Mouse Gear in Epcot From August 7-31, Disney PhotoPass Service will offer a character experience at the Magic Kingdom for Guests who have purchased Memory Maker, Memory Maker One Day or have…
Welcome Home! To Disney Vacation Club at Hilton Head
One of the reasons families go back to Disney World over and over again is because they love the resorts and everything they have to offer. Imagine that same Disney hospitality you get at your favorite resort, and now add one of the best beaches on the Atlantic coast. That is exactly what you get…
2016 Disney Ornaments from Hallmark
If you are like me, you love Disney ornaments. Whether it is routinely checking out the Disney Store website for new additions or never missing a visit to one of the year round Christmas stores in Disney Springs, the Magic Kingdom, or Disney’s Hollywood Studios, ornaments are a way to show our affinity for Disney,…
The Lego Store at Downtown Disneyland
Lego sculpture of Beauty and the Beast Let’s face it: a Disneyland trip is not cheap. After you factor in transportation, hotels, park tickets, meals and maybe a little extra for souvenirs, you’re looking at a lot of money. One of the ways to stretch that vacation budget is to schedule some days when you’re…