How to plan your Advance Dining Reservations One of the best parts of visiting Walt Disney World isn’t the characters or the rides, but the food. Disney provides so many different and unique food options in and outside the four main parks that guests could spend their whole vacation just eating. As with the characters…
The Muppets: A Review of Episode 6 – The Ex Factor
Season 1, Episode 6: The Ex-Factor Originally Aired: Tuesday November 3 Guest stars: Kristin Chenoweth This episode features Kristin Chenoweth, initially as a guest on Up Late with Miss Piggy, however she then gets asked to play at a party for Floyd’s parents. However, this doesn’t go well, and she ends up being left on…
Magic at Home for the Holidays
From Our Magically Speaking Newsletter Archive – subscribe today! By: Jennifer Retzlaff We are headed to Walt Disney World this summer for our daughter’s 9th birthday, my dad’s birthday and my sister’s graduation. Our kids already know we are going, so we aren’t doing a big Disney reveal; however, I am going to use Christmas…
Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Recipe Book Review
One of my favorite Walt Disney World events of the year is the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival. This event offers a unique opportunity to try different foods from around the world. Every year after visiting, I find myself craving some snack that I tried at the festival. If, like me, you have ever…
So You Are Going on a Disney cruise
What to expect from a Disney Cruise Cruises are not cheap and Disney being one of the more upscale contenders for the business on the seven seas is certainly not what you would call a vacation on dimes. However, you do get great value, spacious staterooms, great service, fabulous entertainment, and gourmet meals. The trick…
Traveling with Boots: Best Friends Pet Care at Walt Disney World
There is a moment, when I go to open ‘that’ box, where my breath catches. Inside sit those brightly colored, all powerful bands. I am able to breathe again. I am going home. A trip to Walt Disney World is a cause of anticipation, excitement, and is slightly overwhelming for the primary planner. Those of…
Movie Review: The Parent Trap
DVD Cover Copyright Disney A “doubly delightful” live action comedy, The Parent Trap was theatrically released on June 19, 1961. (1) It is based on Erich Kastner’s 1949 novel Das doppelte Lottchen (Lottie and Lisa) and is 128 minutes in length. Plot Summary A teenage girl from Boston, Sharon McKendrick (Hayley Mills), endures a disastrous…
A Tour of Mickey’s House at Disneyland
Mickey’s House in Disneyland Park Today we’re heading over to Mickey’s Toontown in Disneyland Park to visit the home of the main mouse himself, Mickey Mouse! Mickey’s House sits nestled in the residential area of Toontown. Residential Toontown Mickey’s House is basically an elaborate indoor air conditioned queue in order to meet Mickey. On this…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 11/2/15
Peter Pan’s Flight at the Magic Kingdom will be closed for refurbishment November 3 – 8. Celebrate Guy Fawkes Day on Thursday, November 5 at Epcot in the United Kingdom pavilion. From 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Guests can participate in activities and receive an award certificate at the Kidcot Fun Stop in the United…
The Bats of Anandapur at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Field Notes from Anandapur The sign warned us that we were entering part of a protected preserve. Absolutely no shooting of anything save with a camera. The Royal Anandapur Forest was once the walled hunting grounds of a maharajah. When this maharajah passed away during a hunting accident, the subsequent rulers developed the area into…
Foodie Friday: A Weekend at the 2015 Epcot Food and Wine Festival – Part 1
This past weekend, I was able to make my first stop at the Marketplace Kiosks for the 2015 Epcot Food and Wine Festival. As you know, this is one of my very favorite seasons, and so I was excited to get to have my first dining experiences at this year’s festival. First, I will offer…
The Muppets: A Review of Episode 5 – Walk the Swine
Season 1, Episode 5: Walk the Swine Originally Aired: Tuesday October 27 Guest stars: Reese Witherspoon, Riki Lindhome This episode features Reese Witherspoon, who Miss Piggy is holding a grudge against for losing out the part in Walk the Line. Piggy takes this as far as showing up at a Habitat for Humanity build to…