While on a Disney cruise one of the best things to do there is take a little extra relaxation step by checking out all the fantastic spa treatments they offer. From different wraps and facials to all sorts of massages you can go there to truly relax and unwind. One of my absolute favorite experiences…
Ten Great Cold Treats at Walt Disney World
The sunny, warm climate of central Florida makes Walt Disney World a great place for touring year round, but sometimes, that heat puts you in the mood for a cold or frosty snack. While most visitors may opt for the familiar Mickey ice cream bar or frozen lemonade, there are an abundance of cool snacks…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 8/31/15
The first performance of Winged Encounters at Disney’s Animal Kingdom on Extra Magic Hours mornings will adjust to 8:44 a.m. New for this year’s Epcot Food and Wine Festival Festival’s Eat to the Beat concert series, Guests can secure a spot for concert performances with a FastPass+ selection! The Eat to the Beat FastPass+ entitlement…
Review of Doc McStuffins Pet Vet App
Doc McStuffins is one of the latest Disney Junior hit shows and she is here in a brand new app that I think your little ones are going to enjoy. The app is an extension of the show and features Doc, Hallie, Stuffy, and Lambie as they run their Pet Vet Clinic. Now, I was…
Tips For A Comfortable Walt Disney World Resort Stay
We pack some items to make our Walt Disney World Resort room stay organized and to make it feel as if we have a touch of home while we are on vacation. Although we don’t spend much time inside our room, these items do bring comfort to our stay. Night Lights You won’t know until…
Foodie Friday: Dinner at Enchanted Garden on the Disney Dream
Recently I spent 5 glorious days enjoying the sun and the sea onboard Disney Cruise Line’s Disney Dream ship. It was a fantastic time spent with family and friends, and yes, of course, lots and lots of good food. Dining on the Disney Cruise ships is a huge part of the vacation! (I mean you…
Halloween Horror Nights Details Released for Universal Orlando Resort
©Universal Are you ready for the scary mayhem? This year marks the 25th anniversary for Halloween Horror Nights and because of that, this year they pulling out all the stops. This year’s Halloween Horror Nights will take place on select nights from September 18th through November 1st and keep in mind that it is a…
Say Cheese — Disney Family Photo Traditions
Ten years of growth and change There’s a reason we always climb the stairs to Tarzan’s Treehouse at Disneyland. It’s not the view — although it is spectacular. It’s not the characters nor the chance to “trash the camp” after we come down. We scale that set of stairs for a simple photograph, one we’ve…
Disney’s Hollywood Studios Live Entertainment
There have been lots of closings at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and indeed the current offerings at Disney Hollywood Studios are meager. Sure there were the big announcements at the D23 Expo, but it will take a while before we will be able to enjoy eith Star Wars Land and Toy Story Land. Sadly no opening…
Les Halles Boulangerie-Patisserie Breakfast Review
From Our Magically Speaking Newsletter Archive – subscribe today! By Ginamarie Palmieri World Showcase at Epcot is known for its many delicious food offerings, but many people do not realize there is a unique breakfast option available within the France pavilion without any need for advanced dining reservations. Les Halles Boulangerie-Parisserie is the France pavilion’s…
Building a Countdown Chain for Your Trip
Like many families, my children and I are often thinking about our next Disney vacation when we’re between trips. One of the fun activities we’ve discovered in preparing for our trip has been to build a countdown chain. This activity is best enjoyed if you can do it as a group. Materials Needed: Construction Paper…
A Book Review of “Dream It! Do it!”
Dream it! Do it! is the story of Marty Sklar’s 54 year long career with the Disney company. During his career, Marty got to see the opening of 11 Disney parks as well as many other amazing milestones along the way. He shares the first-hand account of his journey in the pages of this book….