Usually, people think of a trip to Walt Disney World as an active and high energy vacation, but there are actually many ways on Disney property for you to slow down and relax. On our last trip, I was able to experience the luxurious Senses Spa at Saratoga Springs Resort, which was the epitome of…
Book Review: Go West, Young Mouse
So, you’ve been to Walt Disney World so much you don’t need a map, you think you know everything there is about going to a Disney park. You decide now is the time to go to California to see Walt’s original park, Disneyland. I’ve heard it’s roughly the same, so no need to do any…
Disney for Seniors
From Our Magically Speaking Newsletter Archive – subscribe today! I knew I was in trouble when I staggered out of Epcot at the end of a long day. People say Epcot stands for “Every Person Comes Out Tired” and that certainly applied to me. It does not, apparently, apply to active seven-year-old boys. Not only…
Lunch at Club 33
I had lunch at Club 33. I still have trouble believing that statement 19 months later. I was gifted an amazing opportunity to go inside the private club Walt had built to entertain dignitaries and celebrities at Disneyland. What is Club 33? When Walt was working with corporate promoters at the 1964-65 World’s Fair, he…
Movie Review: The Princess and the Frog
DVD Cover Copyright Disney The forty-ninth full length animated feature in Disney history, The Princess and the Frog was theatrically released on December 11, 2009. It is based loosely on the Brothers Grimm fairy tale “The Frog Prince” and is ninety-seven minutes in length. Back to the Past and the Future The Princess and the…
Movie Review: Ant-Man
This is not your father’s old Ant-Man. When Ant-Man debuted in Tales to Astonish #27 (January 1962), he was one of a growing number of similar themed Marvel (and comic books in general) superheros. Looking at those early Ant-Man comics, and the three characters to become Ant-Man, I was both excited and had trepidations…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites: Walt Disney World News – 7/27/15
Dream Along with Mickey is dark at the Magic Kingdom until August 19. Glidden will soon present a new exhibit in Innoventions called “Colortopia” which will open fall 2015. Guests to the exhibit will be greeted and guided by a narrator, who will encourage unique interactions through fun hands-on activities. Park visitors will be able…
Prince Charming Regal Carousel – What’s in a Name?
A look at Prince Charming Regal Carousel Prancing horse comes to my mind when I think about the carousel and only because of the scene in Saving Mr. Banks when Walt makes the author of Mary Poppins, P.L.Travers, ride the carousel. “Get on the horse Pamela “ he said, and quite frankly this is what generations…
Foodie Friday: Snack Spotlight on the Olaf Cupcake
It’s the season for the Frozen Summer Fun event again, which I was able to experience recently! It’s a great and fun day at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, with a parade, special stage shows, fireworks, all of which were spectacular! Of course, this is Disney, so you know there were special treats too! And of course,…
Behind the Seeds at Epcot’s Land Pavilion
During a trip to Walt Disney World, you could spend all of your time exploring the attractions, shows, and ambiance and never get bored. However, Disney offers a wide variety of special tours and experiences for guests to get a deeper experience. One of the more affordable and accessible ones of these tours is called…
Celebrating Disneyland’s 60th Anniversary
This past Friday, on July 17, 2015 I celebrated Disneyland’s 60th birthday at the park! It was a great day full of fun and celebration. I was there with my kids, my siblings (and their spouses), and my parents. It was wonderful to celebrate so many years of family memories at Disneyland, and to create…
Terrifying and Terrific Tower of Terror
Happy Birthday Tower of Terror! Twilight Zone Tower of Terror is by far my favorite ride throughout Walt Disney World’s four theme parks. It doesn’t matter how many times I ride it each time it leaves me giddy with excitement. Tower of Terror from Sunset Blvd The atmosphere of Tower of Terror starts before…