“Here in Florida, we have something special we never enjoyed at Disneyland…the blessing of size. There’s enough land here to hold all the ideas and plans we can possibly imagine.” – Walt Disney Walt Disney World is big – that was essentially the idea. The 40-square mile plot of central Florida holds not just theme…
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Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort: Ya’ Mon!
Living in the snowy, wintery, cold Catskill Mountains of New York leaves me longing for the hot sun of summer, sand between my toes and the sound of steel drums playing dreamily in the background. Of course, I am not going to the “Islands” anytime soon, but I can reminisce about my last trip to Disney’s…
Surviving Disney During Spring Break
From Our Magically Speaking Newsletter Archive – subscribe today! By Jennifer Retzlaff You have surprised your kids at Christmas with the trip of their dreams. You are going to Disney for spring break! You have made your reservations, booked your meals and have planned out your FastPasses, but you find yourself wondering…… how will we survive…
First Time Visitors to Walt Disney World be Prepared!
Are you a first time visitor to the Kingdom of the Mouse? No worries, you are not alone. A visit to Walt Disney World can be an overwhelming experience for anybody but first time visitors should not even think of undertaking a visit without proper planning. The need for planning for First Time Visitors …
Disney College Program: My Journey to Orlando
Before we go any further than the basics and the application process, I wanted to share my Disney College Program journey with you! It started in 2010 when I took a trip with my mom as my high school graduation gift. I met a Cast Member who was on the program at one of the…
Tent Camping at Fort Wilderness Resort
One of Walt Disney World’s hidden gems can be found in an original Disney World resort, which many people don’t know exists at all, Fort Wilderness Campground. Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground opened in November 1971, and currently has just over 400 cabin accommodations and 799 camp sites. As a child, I stayed at…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 2/9/15
Lots of Starbucks news this week. First, the Trolley Car Cafe at Disney’s Hollywood Studios has opened. Also, Disney has officially announced that Creature Comforts will indeed by turning into a Starbucks location. There’s not been other information released, regarding a name or the official opening date, but many suspect the shop will open…
Sensational Sanaa
Sanaa, located in Walt Disney World’s Kidani Village, is a great place to enjoy a flavorful meal in a unique atmosphere! We enjoy going to Sanaa for lunch on a day we’re visiting Animal Kingdom to take a nice break from the heat and the park. The bus ride to the resort is a short…
Foodie Friday: Olivia’s Cafe for Dinner at Disney’s Old Key West Resort
One of the restaurants that not many people think about, especially for dinner, is Olivia’s Cafe which is found at the Disney Vacation Club property, Disney’s Old Key West Resort. There could be quite a few reasons behind it — like there are a ton of table service restaurant locations at nearby Downtown Disney or…
I’m Hosting a Show Your Disney Side Party!
I’m always looking for a way to put more Disney magic into our home when we are between trips. Last December, I read about the #DisneySide @Home Celebration parties, and decided to apply for the chance to host one. I filled out the application on the Disney Side Celebrations web site, and a few weeks…
Delicious Disney Dishes: Chocolate Silk Bread Pudding from Artist Point
Valentine’s Day is coming up and for those looking to cook a Disney-inspired meal, I’ve got the perfect dessert for the occasion. Nothing says Valentine’s Day like delicious chocolate (I think my friend Anna from Frozen would strongly agree) so I have come prepared to share the recipe for the Chocolate Silk Bread Pudding from…
Cinderella’s Dining at Cítricos – A Limited Time Disney Dining Review
While Cinderella’s Royal Table restaurant is undergoing refurbishment here in early 2015, Disney is offering a new, limited time character dining experience – Cinderella’s Dining at Cítricos – Breakfast and Brunch with the Disney Princesses, available from January 8 to March 3. We had the opportunity to try the brunch at Cinderella’s Dining at Cítricos…