From Our Magically Speaking Newsletter Archive – subscribe today! By Rikki Niblett This summer at Walt Disney World, it’s gonna be so hot, it’s cool. How’s that? Well Walt Disney World is kicking off its Coolest Summer Ever this year, which means that once again, at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, guests will be able to see…
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Epcot Flower and Garden Festival comes with Food and Frozen on Top! – A Review
The 22nd annual Epcot Flower and Garden Festival officially kicked off this month on March 4. This year saw many changes, but the new highlight was that the Frozen girls, Anna and Elsa, now appear in topiary form and can be seen center stage at the entrance to World Showcase. According to Eric Darden, Horticultural…
Higitus, Figitus, Migitus Moe – An Introduction to the “Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom” Interactive Game
There is magic afoot and it is not all Pixie Dust and bibbidi-bobbidi-boo. Hades – yep, god of the dead, ruler of the underworld – has decided that the Magic Kingdom will make a good vacation home. After all, it is understandably difficult to get a good tan in the underworld. Of course, Merlin and…
Best Tip for Experiencing Walt Disney World…As an Adult
For obvious reasons, Walt Disney World is often thought of as a place for kids. And seeing the look on a child’s face when they first get to meet their favorite princess, pirate, or furry friend shows that there is plenty of fantastic parts of Walt Disney World for kids to discover. Even with that…
Spring Break Tips for Walt Disney World
Spring break is a common time to visit Walt Disney World as we all take advantage of the break from school. With that in mind, it also becomes one of the busiest times at Walt Disney World. A few years ago we took our two kids to Walt Disney World for ten days over spring…
A Review of Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party: All Treats No Tricks
Fall is my favorite season and nothing says Fall to me more than sweet apple cider, the smell of soft, cinnamon donuts, crunchy leaves under my feet and of course Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party. You might be asking yourself “Why is she writing about Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party when I just…
Epcot Flower and Garden Festival – Our Top 20 Topiaries
Spring is approaching, and that can mean only one thing – it’s time for the annual Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival! We’ve had the pleasure of visiting Walt Disney World during the Flower and Garden Festival for the past four years and can safely say that Flower and Garden is Epcot at its finest! The addition of floral…
2015 Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival Preview
Spring is one of my favorite times of the year to visit Epcot—this is in large part due to their annual Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival. In my opinion, this is when Epcot is the most gorgeous. Not only is the park filled with beautiful character topiaries, but we are greeted with warm (but…
Top 7 Best Things About the 2015 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival
From Our Magically Speaking Newsletter Archive – subscribe today! By Rikki Niblett So, while most of us are still dealing with super freezing temperatures and piles and piles of snow, Walt Disney World is currently getting ready for the 2015 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival. This year’s Festival takes place from March 4 through…
IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth– Options of Where to Watch the Show
Watching IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth is my favorite way to end a day at Epcot. The show takes place on the World Showcase Lagoon at the time of park closing and combines lights, fire, water, music, and fireworks into a spectacular show. The lagoon is beautiful at any time of day, but at night, the…
Epcot’s China Pavilion: A Journey to the Far East
Ni hao (Nee how) Mouse for Less readers. What better way to celebrate the Chinese New Year/ Year of the Sheep than to take a stroll through one of my favorite countries in EPCOT — China? China is a beautiful pavilion with an eye to detail. It is relaxing and tranquil and gives a brief glimpse into…
I Know What We’re Going to Do Today – A Review of Agent P’s World Showcase Adventure
Generally EPCOT is seen as an ‘adult’ or, at least, ‘near adult’ destination. In recent years though, Disney has done an excellent job at bringing excitement in the hands of children by including some of their favorite characters and making the park an enjoyable educational entertainment experience for the preteens and younger market in Future…