Magically SpeakingBy Teresa Pitman My daughter has run several half-marathons, but I think she’s always been a little disappointed about the level of family support she’s received. Sure, at least one or two family members usually show up to cheer, but we tend not to be overly enthusiastic about the whole race experience. It’s a somewhat […]
By Teresa Pitman If you’ve been to Epcot’s World Showcase, you’ll know that the young Cast Members in each pavilion are actually from the countries they represent — their home towns are listed on their nametags. Ever wondered how they got the chance to leave home and work for Disney? Wonder no more. I have […]
By Teresa Pitman Kringle is a very lucky manatee. Just before Christmas of 2008, Kringle, who was really just a baby, got lost. Somehow he ended up in northern Florida, alone, in water that was unexpectedly cold. Manatees don’t do well in cold water, and Kringle was ill and weak when he was spotted at […]
By Teresa Pitman Yes, you could have spent the day at Typhoon Lagoon, or lounging around your resort pool. But darn it, you bought these park tickets and you made ADRs, and you need to be in the park today, even if the temperature is 92 degrees (or 33 degrees, as we say in Canada). […]
By Teresa Pitman What is four and a half tons of food? Is it: a) The amount served at the Crystal Palace buffet in one meal or b) What I personally ate during last year’s “free dining” promotion? Neither one. Four and a half tons is the amount of food prepared daily for the animals […]
By Teresa Pitman Let’s say you’re a biologist who wanted to research elephant behaviors. Tracking elephants in the wild is pretty challenging and it’s tough to get close enough to monitor what they’re doing. They’re not accustomed to people, so your presence is likely to change their behavior. On the other hand, observing elephants in […]