Beaches and Cream at Disney’s Beach Club Resort is now accepting Advanced Dining Reservations starting on Dec. 18th. For those wishing to make a reservations can do so both online or by calling (407) WDW-DINE. Starting on December 18, Disney’s Animal Kingdom is testing FastPass+ for all guests (both on-site, as well as off-site guests). …
Foodie Friday: Pirates In The Caribbean Night On The Disney Dream
One of the hallmarks of traveling on a Disney cruise ship is getting to experience Pirates in the Caribbean Night. It’s so much fun because you can dress up, a fun party is held, fireworks are shot (usually, though rain can impede them, but you will see them at some point during your cruise if…
Tips for First Time Visitors to Walt Disney World
By Ann Dunnington Like many other Magically Speaking readers, I am known as a resource for all things Walt Disney World around my office. There are very few things that I like talking about more than planning a trip to see Mickey. When I’m talking to first timers, I tend to gear my conversation toward…
Movie Review: Robin Hood
The 21st full-length animated feature in Disney history, Robin Hood was released on November 8, 1973. The film, which was based on the English folk story of the same name, is 83 minutes in length. Plot Summary In England, the good King Richard has gone on a crusade to the Holy Land, leaving his brother, Prince…
This Month in Disney Parks History – December
December brings us some exciting Park History moments, as well as the birth (in 1901) and sadly the death (in 1966) of Walt Disney. Walt’s brother Roy O. Disney also passed in December of 1971, just months after he dedicated Walt Disney World. December 2, 1984 – 20-year old Margarita Granados goes into labor while…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 12/9/13
Two new coffee kiosks have popped up in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. These new kiosks sell Joffrey’s Coffee. One can be found in Pixar Place near Toy Story Mania and the other can be found in the Streets of America just outside Muppet*Vision 3D, near the Cars meet and greet location. Disney’s All Star Resorts are…
Foodie Friday: Cookie’s BBQ on Castaway Cay
Happy Friday everyone! I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving and are ready to get back to cruising, because we are still on the Disney Dream and we still have a few more delectable meals to go! The best thing about cruising with Disney is that they have their own private island called Castaway…
Happy Birthday, Walt Disney!
Walt Disney was born in Chicago, Illinois on this day (December 5) in 1901, and he passed away on December 15, 1966 at the age of 65. You know, there is so much information about Walt Disney on the Internet, but I want to share with you one of the places that I enjoy learning…
Disney’s Frozen, a Heartwarming Tale
Loosely based on “The Snow Queen,” a fairytale by Hans Christian Anderson, the movie became an instant hit over this past Thanksgiving weekend grossing over $93 millions, easily surpassing, Tangled, which grossed $68.1 million during its Thanksgiving debut. Disney’s 53rd animated feature comes with not one princess but two. Meet Anna (Kristen Bell) and Elsa…
Growing Up Disney
Before I had kids, I went to Disney. To me, it was and will always be a place of magic and great memories. My parents took me there. My grandparents took me there. I recently asked my dad why they decided to take my brother and me to Disney World. His answer was, “I thought…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 12/2/13
Walt Disney World is officially turnstile free, as now all four parks utilize the touch point entry system exclusively resort-wide. The Holidays Around the World at Epcot is a great edutainment feature at Epcot. Here, guests get to learn how different countries celebrate the Holiday season. New this year is the Canadian Holiday Voyageurs, featuring…
SwaggerTag Review and Giveaway
I received two free SwaggerTag luggage tags to review and share my experience. I was impressed with SwaggerTags! The style, sturdiness, security, and versatility for use is all good! In the past, we’ve used the free luggage tags that Walt Disney World sent us or inexpensive luggage tags we’ve bought at local stores. We have…