From Our Magically Speaking Newsletter Archive – subscribe today! By Ann Dunnington After being a seasoned traveler to the Walt Disney World Resort, I have picked up a few tips and tricks to make my trip as comfortable as possible, both for myself and for those around me. Some of the items that I bring…
The Final Expedition Everest 5K
Today is National Running Day! To celebrate, we take a look at the Expedition Everest 5k all day! On May 2, 2015, my family and I were able to participate in the final Expedition Everest 5K at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Since I was too pregnant to run, my mom, sister, and her fiance got to…
Expedition Everest 5K – The Final Challenge
Today is National Running Day! To celebrate, we take a look at the Expedition Everest 5k all day! Last month Scott was fortunate enough to participate in the final RunDisney Expedition Everest Challenge at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Scott recently took up running as a new hobby, and felt that this would be the perfect chance…
More Universal Orlando Resort News – NBC Sports Grill and Brews and Raptor Experience
Wow! At this point, I could probably start a weekly Universal Orlando Resort news update with all the recent news coming out of the resort destination lately! Today, I bring two new updates for you! The big one is that for the first time ever, NBC Sports Grill and Brews will be debuting in CityWalk…
Staying Fit and Healthy on a Disney Vacation
Ears, MagicBands and sneakers – I’m ready to go! About five years ago, after a startlingly high cholesterol test, I decided it was time to shape up and get healthy. I managed to lose, and keep off, a little over 20 pounds, and put my cholesterol levels back on track. I was worried, however, how…
Movie Review: Home on the Range
DVD Cover Copyright Disney Home on the Range was theatrically released as the forty-fifth full length animated feature in Disney history on April 2, 2004. It is seventy-six minutes in length. The film started towards its eventual structure in 2001, changing course from an initial project called “Sweating Bullets,” which was scheduled to be released…
Star Wars Weekends – May the Force be with you!
Help me Obi Wan I am Stuck in a Tractor Beam Full disclosure: I am a Star Wars fan and Disney’s annual Star Wars Weekends attract me like a moth to the light. I can’t seem to get enough of the shows, celebrity appearances and especially the character sightings. I will forgo any thrill ride…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 6/1/15
Turner Classic Movies branding has finally been integrated into The Great Movie Ride. In the queue, families will enjoy new digital movie posters and will watch a new pre-ride video with TCM host Robert Osborne providing illuminating insights from the movies, some of which Guests will experience during the ride. The finale will feature…
Let’s Find Nemo at Walt Disney World
The Pixar Film, Finding Nemo, was released on May 30, 2003. Since that time, Nemo and friends have become favorite characters for many families! If you are planning a Walt Disney World vacation, there are several places in the Disney Parks and Resorts where you can ‘find’ Nemo! The Art of Animation Resort The…
Volcano Bay Water Park Coming to Universal Orlando Resort
Wow! Universal is on a roll! This month, they’ve announced a deal with Nintendo and that they are bringing King Kong back, and now, they’ve announced that a brand new water park called Volcano Bay is going to be opening in 2017! Universal is billing this water playground as its third theme park taking its…
Foodie Friday: A Review of Rebel Hangar at Star Wars Weekends
Can you believe that I’d never been to Star Wars Weekends at Disney’s Hollywood Studios? That is until just a few days ago when I attend my first ever event! Even as a non-Star Wars fanatic, I had an absolute blast! It was such a great and entertaining atmosphere. Which brings me to today’s review….
Festival of Fantasy Parade
For me, no visit to the Magic Kingdom is complete without watching the Festival of Fantasy Parade. In the past, I always skipped the parade in hopes of catching a shorter line at one of the rides, but from the first time I saw this parade, I was hooked. Disney has really done an amazing…