Imagine going on vacation and not only being entertained, but being educated as well. Well, that is called edutainment. The definition of edutainment is “Entertainment that is designed to be educational” and it is something that Walt Disney World does very well without any of us even realizing it. When planning a Disney vacation people…
Review of Cars: Tooned-Up Tales App
Cars was one of my favorite Pixar films and it looks like I wasn’t the only one out there who loved this movie! So, when I found out about this app, Cars: Tooned-Up Tales, I was anxious to try it and see what all the fun was about. The app allows kids to play interactive…
Character Meets, Not just for Kids Anymore!
From Our Magically Speaking Newsletter Archive – subscribe today! By Tim Rogers Part of the magic of Walt Disney World is that it is a place where visitors of all ages can recapture the spark, joy and imagination of childhood. And while many adults embrace many facets of the Disney magic, some still resist one…
Disney Movie Theme Night: Monsters Inc
What exactly is a Disney Movie Theme Night? If you ask my kids, they’d tell you it is one of their favorite things that needs to happen more often. For me, it’s a great way to gather our family together for a night of fun and memories. A Disney Movie Theme Night is a whole…
A Disney Birthday Not Princess and Fairy Related
Birthdays are a big deal in our family mostly because I make them a big deal. Ever since our daughter celebrated her first birthday, I have spent the months ahead of time planning and preparing. As our kids have gotten older the parties have changed, but one thing stays a constant they are all Disney…
Movie Review: Tomorrowland
Disney’s Tomorrowland, rated PG TOMORROWLAND Disney has had a mixed track record of films based on their theme park attractions. I think we can all agree that Pirates of the Caribbean was a hit, and although not everyone agreed, some people enjoyed The Haunted Mansion. But if you can find anyone who enjoyed The Country…
Movie Review: Chicken Little
DVD Cover Copyright Disney Chicken Little was theatrically released as the forty-sixth full length animated feature in Disney history on November 4, 2005. It is based on the fable of the same name and clocks in at 81 minutes. The film was released amidst immense pressure for Disney, as a poor reception could have destroyed…
Visiting St. Thomas on Disney Cruise Line
St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands is one of the most popular destinations for Eastern Caribbean cruise itineraries. It is easy to see why this is the case, since the island is so friendly and beautiful. Disney Cruise Line has included St. Thomas on its Eastern Caribbean itineraries since they began in the cruise…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News – 6/15/15
Splash Mountain at the Magic Kingdom will now be open during evening Extra Magic Hours. Beginning July 3, Tony’s Town Square Restaurant will serve Guests continuously now from 11:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. as opposed to offering separate lunch and dinner meal periods. The menu will not change. Guests will soon have even more…
Get Your Pirate Fix at WDW This Summer
Ahoy there, pirate loving readers! If you’re planning a Walt Disney World getaway this summer – beware – the quintessential pirate-themed attraction, Pirates of the Caribbean, will be undergoing a scheduled refurbishment. The popular attraction closed on June 8 and will be closed through September 28. “Blimey,” you say, “how am I supposed to go…
Foodie Friday: Walt Disney World Snack Spotlight – Iced Coffee Float
The summer heat is here, and one especially feels it while visiting Walt Disney World, well, the majority of the year! However, during a summer vacation to the parks, you are looking for any little way to cool yourself off from the blazing heat! Well I have found a great and unique way to cool…
Disney Dreaming: Blue Sky Character Meals
In the immortal words of Cinderella, ”A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes” and new Disney Character Meals are what great dreams are made of. Many Disney enthusiasts may have to re-quote Snow White and say “A Dream is Wish Your Stomach Makes”. What Disney fan hasn’t spent some day dreaming time creating new…