Walt Disney World is the perfect destination for a family vacation. Between the countless attractions, delicious kid-friendly treats, and unforgettable character experiences, you could easily keep your family busy for more than a week! In fact, there are so many fantastic options, it’s often hard to make sure your family sees and does everything they…
Foodie Friday: Top 5 Burgers at Walt Disney World
This weekend is Fourth of July, which means fireworks, family, friends, and firing up the grill! One of the best things to cook on said grill is hamburgers and you know who makes some darn good hamburgers? Walt Disney World. Matter of fact, it’s one of the foods that many (especially those who don’t travel…
How to celebrate the Fourth of July at Walt Disney World
Know Before You Go On the Fourth of July, the parks, especially the Magic Kingdom, often fill to capacity early in the day. If your heart is set on celebrating Independence Day inside a Walt Disney World theme park, pick your park, arrive early, and be prepared to stay there throughout the day. Remember, it…
Walt Disney’s “Carousel of Progress”
(Pic courtesy of Rikki Niblett) “There’s a great big beautiful tomorrow, shining at the end of every day!” I must admit that I tear up a little every time I hear this song now. On our last family vacation to Walt Disney World in February 2016, we visited the Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress for…
BeJeweled & Be Dazzled at Walt Disney World
I will admit it, I can spend as much time in the shops at Walt Disney World as I can on attractions. I am pulled to them like some are pulled to the scent of popcorn on Main Street. Of course there’s the much needed air conditioning, but there’s something about Disney souvenirs that I…
On the Road Again!
From Our Magically Speaking Newsletter Archive – subscribe today! By Roye Ann Morris It was 1983. My college roommate, who had also been my best friend since first grade, and I were both Disney fans, and a trip there for spring break seemed like a grand idea. Somehow we convinced our moms that we…
Maharajah Jungle Trek
A trip to Disney’s Animal Kingdom is never complete for our family until we’ve explored the Maharajah Jungle Trek! Located in the back of Disney’s Animal Kingdom park, behind Kali River Rapids, is the Maharajah Jungle Trek – home of giant bats, a Komodo dragon, various types of deer and birds and, the star…
Tips for Making a Disney Vacation Planning Folder
Cover of the Folder Our family of four recently headed down to Walt Disney World and were joined by my parents as well as my sister and her husband. Prior to going, I wanted to create a folder for each of them with all the information I thought they might need while we were there….
Movie Review: The Barefoot Executive
DVD Cover Copyright Disney A live action comedy, The Barefoot Executive was theatrically released on March 17, 1971. The film is ninety-six minutes in length. Plot Summary The United Broadcasting Corporation (UBC) television network is struggling, consistently finishing third among three networks in the ratings, and neither Vice President of Programming Francis Wilbanks (Joe Flynn)…
A Review of the Wilderness Explorers Game at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Disney offers interactive activities in three out of their four parks. In Epcot, they offer the Agent P’s World Showcase Adventure around World Showcase. In Magic Kingdom, they offer the Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom. And in Animal Kingdom is our favorite, the Wilderness Explorers. We love both the movie, Up, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom….
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 6/27/16
Guests who complete at least three of the five missions included in A Pirates Adventure ~ Treasures of the Seven Seas at the Magic Kingdom will receive a FastPass+ bonus for Pirates of the Caribbean. Additionally, Guests may continue to receive Collectible Treasurer Finder Cards after completing each mission. The Guest will receive the FastPass+…
Frozen Ever After and Royal Sommerhaus Debut at Epcot
This week saw the debut of the all new Frozen Ever After attraction at Epcot’s Norway Pavilion. The new attraction, which took the place of the former Maelstrom ride, takes Guests to Arendelle where guests can enjoy a “Summer Snow Day” with Anna, Elsa, Olaf, Kristoff, Sven, and more. This unforgettable adventure whisks Guests away…