Written by: Carol Vandiver Photos by: Carol Vandiver and Tina Krasner A LONG TIME AGO, IN A THEME PARK FAR, FAR AWAY, Walt Disney World Resort began an annual event which puts its guests in a direct line of contact with Sith, Ewoks, Stormtroopers and Wookies. Ok, so eight years isn’t THAT long ago and […]
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Going to WDW with a Large Group
By Teresa Pitman In the beginning, I was feeling pretty depressed about turning 50. It’s one of those milestone birthdays that makes you feel, well, old. Then my daughter suggested “Why don’t you celebrate your birthday at Walt Disney World – and invite everyone to join you?” And suddenly my 50th birthday was something to […]
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Rider Swapping at Disney World
No, you can’t take your infant with you on Test Track, but there is another way! By Sarah DeMare Walt Disney World is a great vacation destination for both big kids and small kids. But what happens when one of those small kids is too small for some of the height-restricted rides, like Space Mountain […]
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Add Your Own Magic
By Carol Garcia To some of us, planning is an adventure. It’s not just about buying tickets and making reservations, it’s about making sure our families have a wonderful and memory filled trip. And one of those extra steps that can be taken is to add a little magic to your trip. Magic can be […]
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Traveling with Special Needs
By Susan Kirby Walt Disney World is one of the most magical places on earth for many people. Most of us take the sights and sounds for granted as we soak in the atmosphere, but for some there are extra challenges presented by the logistics of navigating the crowds and attractions. For those of us […]
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The Dream – A Poem
By Shelly Rhoda Editor’s Note: Shelly Rhoda has visited Walt Disney World an enviable number of times. Her poem covers many topics near and dear to the Disneyphile’s heart: the trip-planning dinner, the wonderful web resources, the delicious restaurants .. . . enjoy! This is my story, though I don’t like to boast, If I […]