I have always been an organized person, but before packing cubes, no matter how organized I attempted to be when packing my suitcase, it all ended up a jumbled mess. Packing cubes are a sort of miracle to me; using them enables me to somehow pack many more things into the same amount of space…
Disney Dining: Top 5 Spots to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo
May has officially arrived! And along with the warmer spring weather and blooming flowers, this month also brings the Mexican holiday, Cinco de Mayo! If you’ll be spending Cinco de Mayo at Walt Disney World, then you’re in luck – we’re counting down our top 5 restaurants to celebrate Cinco de Mayo – Disney-style!…
Vegging Out at Disney World: A Meatless Review of Beaches and Cream
When you think of an old-timey diner, you probably have a plethora of images going through your mind. For most people, “great place for vegetarians” is probably not one of them. However, Beaches and Cream in Disney’s Beach Club Resort is both everything you would want from a diner, and a great place for the…
Preparing Your Kids For Disney
From Our Magically Speaking Newsletter Archive – subscribe today! By: Jennifer Retzlaff As school starts to wrap up and summer begins to approach, many of us are getting closer to our Walt Disney World Vacations. It is an exciting time and there is so much to plan and look forward to, but sometimes we…
Review of Afternoon Tea at the Grand Floridian
Afternoon Tea at the Garden View Tea Room at Disney’s Grand Floridian has become a tradition for us on each trip. It is a fun way to spend some quality mother/ daughter time together. I think we have purchased our daughter a minimum of three tea sets in her younger days. She loved playing with…
May the Force be With You on May the Fourth (Star Wars Day)
Ever since Disney acquired the Star Wars properties, they have been focusing synergy into the Parks. Most of you will have heard about the construction of the new Star Wars Land on both coasts, but how can a self-respecting Star Wars fan celebrate the 4th of May (otherwise known as Star Wars Day) before the…
The Non-Thrill Seeker’s Guide to Universal Orlando Resort
For the longest time I thought that Universal Orlando Resort was not for me. I’m not a fan of roller coasters or thrill rides and frankly was always a bit intimidated by the rides at Universal. Since moving to Orlando with my boyfriend, we have taken up going to theme parks as a leisure activity….
Silverado Vineyards: Disney’s Winery
For me it all started with the inaugural runDisney Star Wars half marathon at Disneyland. Coming from Florida and never having visited the west coast I wanted to pack as many things as possible into a whirlwind vacation. So for the two weeks around the race I made my way around California making sure to…
Movie Review: Bon Voyage!
DVD Cover Copyright Disney Based on a novel by Joseph and Marrijane Hayes, Bon Voyage! was theatrically released on May 17, 1962. The live action flick is 130 minutes in length. Plot Summary In New York City, the Willard family of Terre Haute, Indiana prepares to embark on a cruise to France, a long-awaited adventure…
A Tale of Two Winnie the Pooh Rides
Let’s take a ride into the Hundred Acre Wood! It’s no secret that I adore both Disneyland and Walt Disney World. One of the things I love about these places is that even attractions that have exactly the same name have subtle differences depending on which coast it’s on. For example, there’s The Many Adventures…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News – 5/2/16
Celebrate Japan Children’s Day on May 5 in the Japan Pavilion at Epcot where Guests can participate in a special activity to learn more about Japan and Japanese culture. New menu items have been added to many Epcot restaurants. Liberty Inn Clam Chowder Soup Frozen Coke with a float of Buffalo Trace Bourbon Whiskey…
Morimoto Asia – Hip Dining at Disney Springs
Morimoto Asia: Hip, cool, and delicious! Disney Springs really has an exciting dining scene, but I must admit that right now my favorite is Morimoto Asia at The Landing. I simply like everything about it. The décor and ambiance is hip without being overkill, the service is super friendly, and the food is delicious and…