The Disney 3 Course Monorail Meal Dining Adventure

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Every Disney World vacation involves food and I am a big fan of unique and adventurous dining experiences. So, as I was planning for our time in the World over marathon week an interesting dining idea popped into my head which I called the “3 Course Monorail Meal”. This would be a progressive dinner type…

Disney’s Old Key West – Space, Quiet, and More!

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From Our Magically Speaking Newsletter Archive – subscribe today! By Ann Dunnington   In November, my husband, his parents, and I went on a short vacation to the Walt Disney World Resort. My mother-in-law had a conference at one of the near “Good Neighbor” hotels near Disney Springs, so who were we to resist going…

Order Your Free Disney Parks Planning Video

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Are you planning a trip to Walt Disney World or Disneyland? We have the solution of one of the great tools in the planning process! You can order your Disney Parks vacation planning video from Disney for FREE.  That’s right! I said free! These DVDs are great primers that help you learn all about the…

Cars Land Neon Lighting at Disney California Adventure

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Something unexpected happens each evening in Disney California Adventure’s Cars Land. Without fanfare or published schedule, a magical moment from Cars comes to life as the area’s neon lights flicker on, just as in the movie. If you know when to watch, you can see the Cars Land neon lighting. I first heard about this phenomenon on a fan…

Merchandise Delivery and Package Pick-up at Walt Disney World

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The merchandise options at Walt Disney World Resort are endless.  You can purchase anything from your favorite plush character to clothing to jewelry to park themed trash can salt & pepper shakers.  There’s something for everyone somewhere on property.  But what happens when you see that perfect souvenir first thing in the morning and don’t…

Movie Review: The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes

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    DVD Cover Copyright Disney The first installment of the “Medfield College trilogy,” The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes was theatrically released on December 24, 1969. The film, the third of six Disney films to be set at the fictitious Medfield College, is 91 minutes in length. Now You See Him, Now You Don’t (1972)…

Star Wars Dining at Redd Rockett’s Pizza Port

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Redd Rockett’s Pizza Port in Disneyland Park Every once in a while, even a careful Disney veteran like myself makes a critical planning error. In this case, it was making a silly assumption that we’d be able to stroll into a table service restaurant in Downtown Disneyland on a Saturday at 5:00 p.m. and get…

Top 7 Snacks at Magic Kingdom

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  Popcorn: It’s traditional to always get some popcorn before fireworks, a parade, or just because the smell is so intoxicating. Sit down and people watch as you follow one of Americas greatest past times, eating popcorn.   Cream Cheese Pretzels: Over at the Lunching Pad is one of my favorite treats to get, cream…

Tips for Surviving the Summer Heat (Just in Time!)

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  While winter may be here, and spring is on the horizon, weather-wise, it’s the perfect time to visit Disney World. Festivities abound and the weather is beautiful and the air crisp. But what if you can’t make it during this magical time of year and your only option is to come during summer? There’s…

Disney’s Pirates and Pals Fireworks Voyage

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The Pirates and Pals Fireworks Voyage is one of Disney World’s many options for fireworks cruises.  It takes place on select nights of the week at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Bay Lake, and Seven Seas Lagoon.  It includes a scavenger hunt, character meetings, snacks, a cruise to watch Wishes Fireworks Spectacular, songs, trivia, and prizes for…