From Our Magically Speaking Newsletter Archive – subscribe today! By Ginamarie Palmieri Finding the right accommodations at Walt Disney World can be challenging, especially since there are so many options. This becomes even more amplified when you are traveling with a large group. However, on our last trip, I think we hit the sweet spot…
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Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto Review
Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto is tucked into a back corner of the Polynesian Village Resort. Modeled after the original version in the Disneyland Hotel, this unique place is like nowhere else on Disney property. I was excited to try it and the experience turned out to be well worth the visit. When we arrived at…
The All Star Sports Resort at Walt Disney World
My daughter and I needed to select a budget friendly Walt Disney World Resort for a three night stay. It’s been a while since we’ve stayed at a value resort, and we chose the All Star Sports Resort. It was new to us, the price was right, and the theme looked fun! Our room had…
Planning for Big Group Trip to Walt Disney World
Our Big Group Heading Down in June Planning a Disney vacation can be overwhelming. Trying to plan a Disney vacation for a larger party makes it that much more tricky. With a little planning ahead and a few group discussions, you can have the magical vacation you are dreaming of for everyone. In my next…
Lunch Break at The Wave
One of the best things about the Walt Disney Resort area is that there are so many great restaurants to choose from. I had heard good things about The Wave…of American Flavors restaurant at Disney’s Contemporary Resort and decided to try it out for lunch. When I arrived at the restaurant, I immediately loved the…
Disney’s Old Key West Resort – Two-Bedroom Villa Review
This past May, we had the good fortune of taking our first Walt Disney World vacation with Elizabeth’s parents. Because this visit was our first time traveling with guests and this was their first Disney trip in over 15 years, we wanted this to be a truly magical stay. We initially planned on booking two…
Tips For A Comfortable Walt Disney World Resort Stay
We pack some items to make our Walt Disney World Resort room stay organized and to make it feel as if we have a touch of home while we are on vacation. Although we don’t spend much time inside our room, these items do bring comfort to our stay. Night Lights You won’t know until…
Best Ways to Relax in Walt Disney World
Yes, that’s right. You read that title correctly. RELAX at Walt Disney World. Now don’t get me wrong; I love the hustle and bustle days with itineraries filled to the brim. But sometimes, it’s nice to just go and enjoy yourself. One of the things people say who may not know Walt Disney World as…
Review of Boma – Flavors of Africa Dinner
So you’re planning your ADR’s (Advanced Dining Reservations) for your upcoming trip… You want something different… something unique… something that you can’t get in your home town, something… African? Huh? Let us tell you about a fantastic restaurant that is often overlooked. Probably a dining experience unlike anything you have tried before. Tucked away at…
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort – A Studio Review
As Disney Vacation Club (DVC) members, one of our family’s Disney goals is to stay at each of the DVC resorts. This summer, we had the opportunity to stay at the newest member of the DVC resort family – Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort! DVC recently remodeled 3 of the existing Longhouse buildings at Disney’s original…
Favorites at Animal Kingdom Lodge Pool
Out of all the themes and detail that go into Disney pools, The Animal Kingdom Lodge pool has to be one of my favorites. As soon as you walk out into the Uzima pool area you are surrounding in tall grasses and Florida palms. Animal foot print are scattered throughout the ground made to look…
Favorites at Stormalong Bay
Out of all the pools at Disney Stormalong Bay at Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resort has got to be one of the best. One of the largest pools at Walt Disney World and exclusive to guests staying at the resort it has some features I haven’t seen anywhere else. One of its cooler…