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By Stephanie Rouse There’s no doubt about it: Walt Disney World is the vacation destination that has something for everyone, and keeps millions of people coming back time and time again. Of course, the theme parks never get old. There are always new attractions, and who doesn’t like to revisit their favorites each time they…

By Max and Erica Colmenares For our son’s twelfth birthday, we were trying to veer away from material gifts and give, instead, experiences. I mean, you can only get so many video games, right? Since Max is a huge chocolate cake fan, we decided to book five special meals at Disney World, based on their…

By Jane Jones A new fairy will join Tink, Iridessa, Silvermist, Fawn, and Rosetta in Pixie Hollow on October 27. Who will it be? One of Tink’s best friends (and here is a hint: it is not Peter Pan…). Last year I had the good fortune of getting to see the first installment of the…

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 Susan Kirby Destination weddings have become a popular way for couples to celebrate their love with family and friends. Disney has made this easier for brides and grooms with their Fairytale Weddings Department that provides a wedding coordinator to assist with every step of the planning for the bride and groom. But what does…

By Kate Abbott If you missed the first-ever D23 Expo this year (or if you went and want to relive it), we’ve got a mini tour for you right here. The Expo is organized into areas for exhibitors’ booths (like The Magic For Less travel / Magically Speaking newsletter), Disney-sponsored booths, and panel discussions /…

By Carol Garcia As someone who spends more than her share of time talking about Disney, I’m often asked about various dining locations, resorts, or attractions. Inevitably, the question, “Is it worth it?” comes up. The answer to this question is very subjective. Even within my own family, we may answer the question differently about…

D23 EXPO SCHEDULE DETAILS FOUR DAYS OF EXTRAORDINARY ENTERTAINMENT AND SURPRISES AT THE ULTIMATE DISNEY FAN EVENT Event Schedule and Additional Details Revealed as the Ultimate Disney Fan Event Readies for Its Premiere Sept. 10-13 at the Anaheim Convention Center ANAHEIM, Calif. – August 24, 2009 – For four incredible days beginning September 10, fans…

By Jane Jones A princess and a prince. Castles and romance. Secrets and intrigue. Sounds like a tale only Disney could spin… Life, as we all know, is often stranger than fiction. You can find the makings of the Disney-esque royal and the woman of the people within the new DIANA — The People’s Princess…

By Stephanie Rouse Walt Disney World offers some of the most beautiful and fun resorts to be found anywhere. When deciding on a resort, the most important thing may be different for each person, or even on each trip! As someone who has stayed at different levels of Disney resorts, I have done a lot…

By Susan Kirby What could be better than a cruise on one of the Disney ships? My family was already looking forward to experiencing what Disney had to offer at sea when a little piece of mail came that raised the anticipation even higher. I ripped into the envelope to discover that we were on…

By Jane Jones Editior’s Note: Since this printing, the Fireworks Dessert Party has been extended through November 1, 2009. There has also been a slight price increase. Adult tickets are $23.42 and tickets for children ages 3 to 9 are $12.77. Prices include tax. Just when you think you’ve done it all at Walt Disney…