I recently picked up a copy of the 2015 Unofficial Guide in order to assist with our next Walt Disney World trip, and, once again, I am incredibly pleased with the book. This is the fourth edition which I have purchased/read, and I continue to consider it the gold standard of Disney World planning books….
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 1/12/15
Guests will be able to catch a sneak peek of the upcoming live-action movie, Cinderella from January 17 until March 21 at the ABC Sound Studio. In addition, guests will be able to take photographs with Cinderella’s gold coach from the movie on the Streets of America from February 1 through April 11. Wondering…
One Man’s Dream: Exploring The Man Behind the Magic
On most of my trips to Walt Disney World, I was what some might refer to as a “commando” tourer. I would arrive to the park at rope drop and would have a plan at maximizing FastPasses in order to ride as many rides, especially the headliners, as possible. In the pre-Fastpass+ days I was…
Foodie Friday: Tips for Those Watching Their Weight While Visiting Disney
With the beginning of the year, we all have those resolutions we are attempting to keep. Some are attempting to post 365 days of photos, some are attempting to quit biting their nails, and some are attempting to watch their weight. The hard part is when vacation rolls around. Now, for many of us, when…
What to do When it Rains
Those visiting Walt Disney World the last half of the year experienced unusual weather. Summer was overly wet and this fall and winter have seen cooler temps than normal. It brings to question what do you do when the weather is less than perfect during your Disney vacation? When my husband and I visited in…
Tips for Traveling to Walt Disney World with an Infant
Every year, my extended family gathers at Disney World for a week-long vacation full of fun and memory making. When my husband and I had our first baby, we realized that the timing of this annual pilgrimage would mean we would be braving the parks with a sixth month-old little princess. As new parents, this…
What This Florida Native Learned by Visiting Disneyland
I’ve been to Walt Disney World more times than I can count. I always chuckle when I visit with someone new and upon our arrival they ask, “Should we grab a map?” I haven’t used a map in years, but when I finally had the opportunity to visit Disneyland for the first time this past…
Magical Memory Archive 2015
Published On Jan 8, 2015 My daughter wanted to get her hair cut so bad, but I wouldn’t let her because little did she know, but we had a surprise two-week trip to Disney coming up. During that trip I had scheduled an appointment for her to go to Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique for the first…
Disney and the New Girl: Traveling with a Disney Newbie
From Our Magically Speaking Newsletter Archive – subscribe today! By Roye Ann Morris One of my favorite things to do is to make a visit to Walt Disney World with someone who has never been, or who hasn’t been in many years. As 2015 begins, our family is again planning a trip with a friend who…
Delicious Disney Dishes: Breakfast Pizza from Chef Mickey’s
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. So, I have found the perfect recipe to get you started the right way. This recipe seems easy enough that it could be made during the week, but personally, I think I’m gonna attempt to make it over the weekend! (Though it could be an interesting…
Disney’s Pop Century Resort
Do you reminisce of days gone by? Do you love classic pop music? If you grew up in the 1950s to the 1990s and love to think about the years of your youth? Then Disney’s Pop Century Resort might be right up your alley! This Disney value resort is unlike the rest of the values. …
Book Review: Birnbaum’s 2015 Walt Disney World Guide
Buying Birnbaum’s 2015 Disney World guide was one of the best purchases I have made in a long while. It is such a pleasure to read. It is a great guide for anyone planning a trip to Walt Disney World, including those planning their first trip down. And, it’s the only official line of guidebooks…