It’s the most wonderful time of the year! It’s Epcot Food and Wine Festival time! The best part of the festival is eating, of course, but there are plenty of dishes that I know I’ve come home and thought, man…that was good! I wish I could make that on a semi-regular basis! So, I’m…
Disney Abbreviations
Have you ever felt that Disney has its own language and you have no idea what it means. Or do you feel like people just throw random letters together and claim it means something. Have no fear we can help you become familiar with Disney’s abbreviations. Let’s start with the big picture. Each of the…
Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World
For a luxurious stay with top-notch service, try the Four Seasons Resort Orlando The Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World is the best deluxe resort in the area, with comfort, amenities, and personal service that far surpass anything of the Disney Deluxe resorts. The Spanish revival–inspired architecture calls to mind Florida’s grand resorts of…
The All Star Sports Resort at Walt Disney World
My daughter and I needed to select a budget friendly Walt Disney World Resort for a three night stay. It’s been a while since we’ve stayed at a value resort, and we chose the All Star Sports Resort. It was new to us, the price was right, and the theme looked fun! Our room had…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 9/28/15
Minnie Mouse will begin to meet guests at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in an all-new character greeting location in the Animation Courtyard beginning on October 8. Minnie’s new meet and greet location will be inspired after “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse.” In this area, guests are also also meet other Disney Junior favorites including Doc McStuffins, Sofia…
Cabana Bay Beach Resort: Universal’s First On-site Value Resort
Cabana Bay Beach Resort where Nostalgia meets Modern Times Cabana Bay Beach Resort is Universal’s first on-site value resort. The theme is mid-century modern, with lots of windows, bright colors, and period-appropriate lighting and furniture; and vintage cars parked in front of the hotel. The lobby is huge offering multiple lounges, a business center and…
Foodie Friday: Epcot Food and Wine Festival Marketplace Kiosk Food Booths 101
Today is the day! The Epcot Food and Wine Festival kicks off for a glorious 53 days, lasting until November 16. The event is made up of a lot of great events, from culinary demonstrations, to concerts, to parties, to unique shopping, and of course, the Marketplace Kiosk food booths, which I think it what…
Re-rideability at Disney Parks — Can We Do It Again?
You rush to ride first thing in the morning, and also later in the day with a FastPass. If there’s a short line, you might even hop back on! What gives an attraction a high “re-rideability” score? What factors make us want to experience the same ride over and over (and maybe over) again? 1. Nighttime. An…
The Muppets Are Back on TV: A Review of Episode 1 – Pig Girls Don’t Cry (Pilot)
As might be best shown by anticipation post about the Muppet Show, I was incredibly excited when the announcement came out that there would be a new Muppet show. In fact, I think I looked something like this: Besides my long-lasting and undying love for the Muppets, I was excited about the prospect for a…
Ways to be Healthy While at Walt Disney World
From Our Magically Speaking Newsletter Archive – subscribe today! By Tim Rogers A major part of any Walt Disney World vacation is food. We wake up early 180 days before our vacations to try to get that perfect reservation, plan trips around festivals dedicated to eating and drinking, and write love songs to Mickey Bars…
Book Review: Kingdom Keepers – Disney After Dark
cover art copyright Disney Hyperion Books My 9 year old daughter spied a used copy of Kingdom Keepers: Disney After Dark at a library used book store. I had heard of the series and let her know that it was a mystery series that takes place at Walt Disney World. She grabbed it almost as…
Halloween Time at Disneyland
This is Halloween; This is Halloween; Halloween, Halloween… ~ The Nightmare Before Christmas ‘Tis the season when ghouls and ghosts go holidaying at Disneyland and Jack, the Pumpkin King, takes over the park. But do not fear, this seasonal event is more spooktacularly silly and frightfully fun than spectacularly scary. This is Disney family fun…