Beginning in February, Guests visiting the Star Wars Launch Bay at Disney’s Hollywood Studios will get to interact with the newest villain, Kylo Ren on the bridge of his First Order Star Destroyer. Once this change takes place, Darth Vader will not be available in Star Wars Launch Bay. Guests may continue to encounter Darth Vader as…
Foodie Friday: A Look at Pizza Planet at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Pizza Planet at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is one of those restaurants that people either love or hate. Personally, I get the dislike that people have — the pizza is not the best, the arcade games are just ok, the setting looks nothing like the film. However, it’s always been a favorite for our family. I…
Voyage of the Little Mermaid
The Voyage of the Little Mermaid is a show that will take you under the sea with Ariel and friends through a magical adventure as she seeks to follow be heart. The Voyage of the Little Mermaid is located in Disney’s Hollywood Studios in the Animation Courtyard. Starting in 1992, this show has brought the…
Magical Memory Archive 2016
Published On Jan 13, 2016 Magically Speaking Newsletter Archive – subscribe today! My wife, Judy has been a fan of Chip and Dale all of her life. On one of our trips to The Animal Kingdom, she finally got to meet them. As you can see from her smile, she was one happy lady. She…
Our 30th Anniversary Celebration at Disney: The Event!
From Our Magically Speaking Newsletter Archive – subscribe today! By Roye Ann Morris On September 21, 2015, my husband and I had been married 30 years. We wanted a family celebration in honor of this occasion, and chose our favorite family place, Disney World, as the location for the party. On October 9, after several…
Cookie’s Too BBQ on Castaway Cay
Castaway Cay is Disney’s private island in the Bahamas, and it is a wonderful port to visit when sailing on the Disney Cruise Line. What’s not to love about this tropical paradise?! One of the nice things about visiting Castaway Cay is that your food and most non-alcoholic beverages on the island are included with…
Park Photography For Amateurs: 8 Things To Do Before Your Trip
Some of you are professionals. You have a big bag of equipment, a “shot list,” and confidence that you’ll return from a Disney parks trip with a memory card full of great photos from unique angles. But many Disney fans are amateur photographers — we just hope we’ll come home with something usable. This trip, resolve to…
Making Memories at Walt Disney World with Memory Maker
My family is all about making memories. We travel often to all corners of the world and we usually have our smart phones and at least one camera each (digital quick shot or digital SLR’s) in tow as well. I am the most avid of the photographers, so most of our travel photography is of…
Movie Review: The Absent-Minded Professor
DVD Cover Copyright Disney A live action comedy with faux intellectual overtones, The Absent-Minded Professor was theatrically released on March 16, 1961. The 97-minute film inspired both a sequel, Son of Flubber (1963), and a remake, Flubber (1997). Plot Summary After one half of play, Medfield College’s basketball team trails its opponent from Rutland College…
Cruising with an Infant
Some people wait until their children are old enough to remember the details (or old enough to carry their own luggage!) to take a cruise or to make that first trip to Walt Disney World. By waiting you can miss out on some amazing adventures and photo opportunities. Disney Cruise Line caters to all ages,…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News – 1/11/16
Splash Mountain at the Magic Kingdom is closed for refurbishment January 10-14. The restrooms in the Norway pavilion at Epcot are under refurbishment until approximately May. At Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Pizza Planet will temporarily close January 19. When it reopens in late 2016, the restaurant, still serving the popular pizza and salads, will have…
Foodie Friday: A Review of Breakfast at The Wave…of American Flavors
Do you want to know one of the best hidden gem restaurants in all of Walt Disney World? I’ll let you in on a little secret. It’s The Wave…of American Flavors which is located at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. Most people don’t even know that The Wave exists, but it is located on the first floor…