Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be extending operating hours on the following dates: June 18, 20, 21, 23, 25, 27, 28, 30 and July 2, 2016. Park close has changed from 9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and fireworks have been added at 9:45 p.m. Guests can now enjoy the third track which has opened at Toy…
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Ten Best Rides for Grandparents and Kids at the Magic Kingdom
Run ragged and pressured to endure a blistering pace, many seniors just concentrate on surviving the Magic Kingdom than enjoying it. The Magic Kingdom has much to offer and there is no reason to dispatch the young folks to tour on their own. However, be aware that, Walt Disney World is not the perfect place for…
DIY: Disney Countdown Chains
Isaac with his chain In my last blog post I talked about how one of the things I love most about planning a Walt Disney World vacation is the excitement leading up to it. So far our family has created DIY chalkboard countdowns, and DIY autograph books. This week, to add to the excitement, my…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News – 5/23/16
The new “Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire” show is coming to the Cinderella Castle Forecourt Stage at the Magic Kingdom on June 17. “Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire” brings to life beloved Disney stories in a spectacular performance featuring an original song, memorable music, lively dancing, delightful costumes, and special effects. The Liberty Square Riverboat at the Magic…
Get to Know Kipling at Disney Springs
©Kipling One of the newest shops for Disney Springs is inviting you to attend its opening event weekend. Kipling, which offers lightweight handbags, luggage and accessories, with a colorful and playful approach is inviting Guests to join them this weekend, from Friday, May 20th through Sunday, May 22nd from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m….
Why You Shouldn’t Miss Kilimanjaro Safaris at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
From Our Magically Speaking Newsletter Archive – subscribe today! Kilimanjaro Safaris is one of the most popular rides at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, but if you haven’t yet tried this attraction, here’s some information about why you shouldn’t miss it the next time you visit Walt Disney World. Walt Disney was always interested in wildlife, and…
Surprises on a non-surprise Disney trip
Surprising someone with a Disney Parks trip is amazingly fun. Everything is fresh and exciting, and your traveling companions see the World (or Land) in a whole new way. But sometimes keeping the entire vacation a secret just isn’t possible — scheduling, trip anxiety, someone spilling the beans. You can still make magic for your family during…
FastPass+ Strategies for Walt Disney World
FastPass+ Strategies Your family is headed to Disney World. You have put time into planning dining arrangements and hotel accommodations. However, there is one more task to tackle at home before the big trip– planning FastPasses! FastPass+ is Disney’s ride reservation system. It comes free with your tickets to the park, and you are…
DIY: Disney Autograph Books
Autograph Books This past weekend we got our Disney magic going by making our autograph books for our upcoming Disney Vacation in June. I have done a variety of different things with autograph books throughout the years from ordering a book through companies such as Shutterfly to purchasing the basic ones offered by Disney. This…
Eating Vegetarian at Walt Disney World
When I first started visiting WDW back in 2001, it was fairly difficult to find a variety of good food options for a strict vegetarian. I do not eat any kind or meat or fish and I lived on ‘garden’ burgers and cheese pizzas. One restaurant in fact (not on property, I hasten to add)…
Disneyland’s Rivers of America: a Retrospective
‘The Rivers of America to close for Star Wars Land’ was the headline on the info-splash my friend tagged me in on Facebook. My heart stopped. After all, one of the many things that make a ‘Magic Kingdom’ park is the brilliant use of water. In Disneyland (the prototype of these types of parks) you…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 5/9/16
Characters from Finding Dory have begun appearing in Turtle Talk with Crush including Dory, Destiny the whale shark, Bailey the beluga whale, Hank the “septopus” (a seven-legged octopus), Squirt and Nemo and his dad Marlin during this fun-filled show. Alberta Bound is now playing at The Mill Stage in the Canada Pavilion. The five piece…