By: Lindsey Tullier My husband and I have traveled to the World several times with our now 6- and 4-year-old boys. When it comes time to make Advanced Dining Reservations (ADRs), I choose restaurants based on their ability to entertain and intrigue my children (e.g. Crystal Palace, Biergarten and Sci-Fi Dine-In). When my husband’s recent…
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Food Allergy Dining at Walt Disney World
By: Kristi Letsinger Having a food allergy and eating away from home can be a daunting task. It is often difficult to know what is in the food, what it is cooked in and what is cooked with it. Often servers and managers don’t have enough information to help the diner eat without worry. Eating…
The Backstage Safari Tour at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
By: Teresa Pitman Lions and tigers and bears oh my! Okay, there weren’t any bears but we did see lions and tigers and learn about many other animals on our Backstage Safari Tour. We also gained a new appreciation of the work Disney does to take care of the animals in the parks and resorts….
I’m Going To Walt Disney World
By: Debbie Boehm Is it really possible to be enthusiastic the umpteenth time you say those words? The answer is yes! Planning a trip to Walt Disney World is exciting and fun. The beauty of Walt Disney World is that there is a resort to suit every budget and every desire. From the grandeur of…
Why We Go Back
By: Ann Dunnington It’s a time honored question for us Disney fans. Every time we tell people we are once again going to a Disney Park for our vacation, people inevitably ask “Why? Why keep going back? Isn’t it just a kiddie park?” For many people not inside the Disney Bubble, families often end…
A Peek Inside My Disney Vacation
Magically Speaking Newsletter Archive – subscribe today! By: Dena Burkett Today I am going to give you a glimpse inside my tactics for planning a Disney trip. I know that everyone plans for their Disney vacation differently, whether it is your first time or tenth time. I am hoping that some of the things I…
2011 – A Year in Review!
By: Rikki Niblett It was a crazy year again for the Disney Parks. Lots of great things happened and a ton of new attractions opened. Some attractions reopened after lengthy refurbishments. We also lost a few things and a brand new Disney destination premiered. So, we here at Magically Speaking thought we’d taking a look…
The World without Parks
The World without Parks By: Ann Dunnington When visiting the Walt Disney World resort, you would be remiss if you planned to tour the parks every day of your vacation. Why? There are so many (often overlooked) hidden gems around the 47 square miles of the Resort without even stepping foot inside a theme…
Watching Your Expenses
By: Rhonna Costabile With the economy being what it is and the holiday shopping season upon us, who wants to go on vacation to Walt Disney World and be nickel and dimed to death? Well, you don’t have to be because I am going to share with you a few ideas to keep your…
LEGOLAND, Florida
By: Chris Johnson I have a LEGO problem. I’m ok with it (although, I’m not sure that my wife is). To me, the world is just a series of interlocking little blocks. It was not in the least bit surprising then, that I was THRILLED at the 2010 announcement that a new LEGOLAND would be…
Rainforest Café for Breakfast!
By: Lindsey Tullier My family and I have always enjoyed dining at both the Animal Kingdom and Downtown Disney Rainforest Café locations when we visit Walt Disney World. What’s not to love? There are animatronics, thunderstorms, enthusiastic servers and a large gift shop. However, I only recently discovered that the Animal Kingdom location serves breakfast….