The expansion of Fantasyland. Soap Opera Weekend. Star Wars Weekend. Big Thunder Mountain closed for refurbishment. Tutto Italia in the Italy pavilion closed for refurbishment. Fantasmic in Hollywood Studios temporarily closed. These are just a few of the closing/rehabs/special events planned for the coming year at the Walt Disney World Resort. What do each of…
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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…
Codeword: PLAN!
When you are a Walt Disney World enthusiast, chances are others around you will notice and inevitably, they will ask you for assistance in planning a vacation of their own. In most cases, you will give them all of your wisdom and share in their joy and excitement and they will follow “most” of what…
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…
Staying Healthy at Disney
There is nothing more frustrating than arriving at the Happiest Place on Earth, and spending most of your vacation sick in bed. This has probably happened to most of us at one time or another and is not much fun for anybody. I know it’s happened to us before and over the years we have…
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…
Another Grand Floridian Treat
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, but for our family, eating at the restaurants of the Walt Disney World Resort is almost as much fun as touring the theme parks. Most of us know the “big” places to eat – Cinderella’s Castle, Crystal Palace, Le Cellier, The Brown Derby, Chef Mickey’s, O’hana’s…
The wonders of Cinderella’s Castle
Cinderella’s castle is so much more than the iconic focal point of the Magic Kingdom at the Walt Disney World Resort. While it may not house a ride, there is still much to see and do inside this amazing structure. First, a little history. Cinderella Castle was inspired by a variety of real and fictional…
Eating Disney-style at home
I don’t know about you, but there is something to be said about dining at the Walt Disney World Resort. I enjoy dining almost as much as I enjoy riding the rides in the parks. Of course for me, it is largely due to the fact that I come from a family that loves to…
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…
Prep Tips for a Christmas Trip to Walt Disney World
What is 40 days and 1700 miles away, and is something my whole family looks forward to every year? Christmas vacation at Walt Disney World! Yes, it is time for our family to start preparing for our annual Chrstmas vacation. Already, you may ask? Well, yes! There is so much to do to…