Frozen Ever After. Seven Dwarf Mine Train. Soarin. All fantastic and magical new rides in Walt Disney World over the past few years, but my family has another favorite that has been overlooked by many. Under the Sea- Journey of the Little Mermaid is one new ride that we feel guests shouldn’t miss while visiting…
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How I Did: Riding all 5 Rides in Disney’s Hollywood Studios in One Morning
In a previous post, I made a plan to tour Disney’s Hollywood Studios and ride all five of its rides in one morning using park open (“rope drop”) and FastPass+ strategies. I put this plan to the test on Tuesday, August 23, 2016. This post goes through my plan and my success at completing the steps. …
Enjoying Fall on Main Street U.S.A.
The fall season has to be one of the my favorite times of year, and Main Street U.S.A. in the Magic Kingdom is partially to blame! From the moment you step off of the Monorail, you’re greeted by pumpkins, friendly jack-o-lanterns, crisp leaves, and delicious seasonal goodies. I recently took a trip to the Magic Kingdom and…
Sleep-in Day and the Magic Kingdom: A Trip Report
Our amazing Walt Disney World vacation continues with our sleep-in day and an evening at Magic Kingdom. Join us on another magical day. Enjoying Breakfast and Cartoons After enjoying Fantasmic at Disney’s Hollywood Studios the evening before, we planned a day to sleep-in. In our world, this means our kids were up and ready to…
Jedi Training – Tips and Tricks for Signing Up Successfully
Jedi Training: Trials of the Temple is an awesome, interactive, and free (with your paid park admission) experience offered daily at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Jedi Training is based on the Jedi teachings of the Star Wars series. Participants must be between 4 and 12 years of age. The young Jedi-hopefuls are trained by a Jedi…
10 Things You May Not Have Tried in Magic Kingdom
Magic Kingdom is one of the most unique places in all the world. It is full of nostalgia, hidden gems, adventure, and excitement. It truly has something that everyone can appreciate. There are so many things to see and do in Magic Kingdom, that my family finds something new every time we visit. Here are…
Parades at the Magic Kingdom
From Our Magically Speaking Newsletter Archive – subscribe today! By Tim Rogers A big part of any day in the Magic Kingdom is the parades. For some, parade time is a great chance to get to the more popular attractions with less of a wait, but for many guests, the parades are a must-do…
Why We Love Splash Mountain at the Magic Kingdom
Walt Disney World and it’s four parks has so many amazing rides, shows and entertainment that one can hardly choose an absolute favorite. In the Magic Kingdom however, our family of four has fallen in love with Splash Mountain and think it is a must do for guests. Splash Mountain is located in Magic Kingdom’s…
Celebrating a Birthday at the Magic Kingdom
I recently celebrated my birthday at Walt Disney World, which in itself, is a dream come true! Being able to escape the hustle and bustle of New York City for a few days of Disney magic was wonderful. We made it our mission to pack as much Disney into 5 days as possible! We made…
Extra Magic Hours at Magic Kingdom: Trip Report
The day had finally come in our vacation. We were heading to Magic Kingdom for extra magic hours, lunch at Cinderella’s Royal Table and a whole bunch of memory making. This is our day! For those that may have missed the last few posts, my husband and I along with our daughter (9) and son…
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…