Pirates of the Caribbean will see a lengthy refurbishment this summer. The Magic Kingdom attraction will be closed from May 11 through September 25, reopening September 26. This is being done to address some ride system issues that are causing massive problems. The dates for the 2015 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Parties have been announced. Tickets…
The Scoop on Beaches & Cream
Eating at Beaches & Cream has been on our bucket list for years. Back when the restaurant did not take reservations, we were hesitant to trek to the Disney’s Beach Club Resort area not knowing ahead of time if we could get a table. Advance Dining Reservations (ADRs) are now available for Beaches & Cream,…
Foodie Friday: Details on Making Lunch Reservations at Be Our Guest Restaurant
Have you heard the news? Officially this week, Be Our Guest Restaurant now offers guests the option to make Advanced Dining Reservations for lunch! So let’s get down to why this has occurred as well as the details of what that statement means for you. Let’s start at the beginning. Be Our Guest Restaurant was…
Disney Cruising Hacks
Planning for a Disney Cruise? Here are some tips I wish I had known before I cruised! Early PAT – When you check-in online, you can pick the time you will arrive at the port. Select the earliest port arrival time (PAT) you can, and arrive at the port at that time. This will help…
The Wilderness Must Be Explored! A Review of the Wilderness Explorers Game
Most visitors will agree that Disney’s Animal Kingdom is a large park. It is also unique amongst the Disney theme parks because of its live animal collection, heavy conservation message, and limited attractions that aren’t zoo related or theatre productions. Because of this, many people see this park as a ‘half day’ destination. I am…
Top 7 Best Things About the 2015 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival
From Our Magically Speaking Newsletter Archive – subscribe today! By Rikki Niblett So, while most of us are still dealing with super freezing temperatures and piles and piles of snow, Walt Disney World is currently getting ready for the 2015 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival. This year’s Festival takes place from March 4 through…
Everything is Awesome at Legoland Florida!
Everything is awesome! At least that’s what the song says. Now that it’s in your head, let’s talk Lego! Legoland Florida that is. We recently made our first ever trip to Winter Haven to take in the Orlando area’s newest theme park. The drive was roughly 45 minutes coming from Disney property. Let’s break our trip…
Frozen Story Theater App – A Review
I received this app for the purpose of writing this review. Do you have a Frozen fan in your family? Who am I kidding? Of course you do! So, knowing that, you should really consider purchasing and downloading the brand new Frozen Story Theater app! This app is a part of a series called Story…
Celebrating Mardi Gras at Disney World’s Port Orleans Resort
There is so much to be said for celebrating any holiday at Walt Disney World. Standouts include the year-end Holiday Season, along with Halloween thanks to exceptional decorations around the World, and even extra-special events like Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. When you consider those seasons, there is another special day that might not spring…
Movie Review: Lilo and Stitch
The forty-second full-length animated feature in Disney history, Lilo and Stitch was theatrically released on June 21, 2002. The flick is eighty-five minutes in length. Plot Summary At the Galactic Federation Headquarters on Planet Turbo, Dr. Jumba Jookiba has invented an alien, Experiment 626, which possesses an ability to “think faster than [a] supercomputer” and…
Show Your Disney Side Party!
Our Disney Side Party is over and done, and it turned out to be a great way to get ready for our trip coming up in March! All of our family members going on the trip were able to attend. Everyone got very excited as we ate, laughed, and talked about our favorite rides and…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 2/23/15
Walt Disney World ticket prices have increased. The cost for a one day, Magic Kingdom ticket is now $105 for ages 10 and up. The cost for a one day ticket for Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, or Disney’s Animal Kingdom is now $97 for adults ages 10 and up. In addition, all other ticket prices…