Well it has been too long since my last post but many things have happened since my last post. I have been writing these last few months on my experience of getting prepared for running in Disney’s Marathon Weekend. I had never run a race of any length longer 5 miles and so embarking upon…
A Disney Vacation with the Quick Service Dining Plan
About once a year, our family heads south to vacation in Florida at Walt Disney World. The exciting rides, unique shows, and enchanting atmosphere appeal to each member of our family. When free dining becomes available, we simply cannot resist this magical destination. In past years, we enjoyed the full service dining plan which included…
The Backstage Safari Tour at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
By: Teresa Pitman Lions and tigers and bears oh my! Okay, there weren’t any bears but we did see lions and tigers and learn about many other animals on our Backstage Safari Tour. We also gained a new appreciation of the work Disney does to take care of the animals in the parks and resorts….
Ride deconstruction = sadness
The deconstruction of a beloved piece of the Walt Disney World Resort is clearly not as magical as the construction. As photos of the Fantasyland expansion project have been popping up all over the internet, I have found myself captivated. When you see the pictures of beloved rides being taken down, however, it just seems…
The New and Improved Star Tours (by Brandon, age 13)
For years, Star Tours in Hollywood Studios has been an amusing ride for my family and me, but one we visit only once or twice a trip. However, on my most recent Disney World vacation, we discovered that the Star Wars themed attraction had been updated with renovations to the queue line, a greater tilt…
Getting Acquainted with Pixar
In my constant quest to find something Disney-related on TV, I happened to find “The Pixar Story” on Netflix. On any other occasion, I would have a hard time sitting through a documentary, but being that this was “technically” Disney, I decided to give it a try. Starting way back when, long before anyone really…
I’m Going To Walt Disney World
By: Debbie Boehm Is it really possible to be enthusiastic the umpteenth time you say those words? The answer is yes! Planning a trip to Walt Disney World is exciting and fun. The beauty of Walt Disney World is that there is a resort to suit every budget and every desire. From the grandeur of…
Disneyland bound!
We are going to spend one day at Disneyland! That being said, I have to say that we have never, ever been there. Now, let me clarify just a little….my hubby and I have been to WDW in excess of 14 times since we have been married, and we are well acquainted with the…
Why We Go Back
By: Ann Dunnington It’s a time honored question for us Disney fans. Every time we tell people we are once again going to a Disney Park for our vacation, people inevitably ask “Why? Why keep going back? Isn’t it just a kiddie park?” For many people not inside the Disney Bubble, families often end…
The Sum of All Thrills Virtual Roller Coaster
If any Disney World guests have not participated in The Sum of All Thrills at Walt Disney World, I suggest they check it out. Last September on my Disney vacation, my family and I visited Innoventions at EPCOT for the first time. In the east section, we discovered The Sum of All Thrills, a virtual,…
A Peek Inside My Disney Vacation
Magically Speaking Newsletter Archive – subscribe today! By: Dena Burkett Today I am going to give you a glimpse inside my tactics for planning a Disney trip. I know that everyone plans for their Disney vacation differently, whether it is your first time or tenth time. I am hoping that some of the things I…
The Importance of Theming
After more than three decades, I still walk around the parks in awe and wonder at the attention to detail the Disney Imagineers put in to everything; from major attractions all the way down to resort restrooms, you can see the personal touches at work. But as you walk through the parks, particularly through the…