Back in the day when my first born was a baby, we started our Disney movie collection on VHS. Yes, it was a long time ago. Even before he was old enough to even know what a Disney movie was, I started his collection. The marketing behind these movies was pure genius at the time;…
Reader Submitted Magical Memories Archive 2011
In each issue, we feature a magical memory submitted by one of our readers. We look forward to sharing your memories in upcoming issues! Published on: Dec 28, 2011 This is me Billy and my sister Karen trying on Christmas hats at Disney World. My sister and Ii were at Disney World on December 2,…
Codeword: PLAN!
When you are a Walt Disney World enthusiast, chances are others around you will notice and inevitably, they will ask you for assistance in planning a vacation of their own. In most cases, you will give them all of your wisdom and share in their joy and excitement and they will follow “most” of what…
2011 – A Year in Review!
By: Rikki Niblett It was a crazy year again for the Disney Parks. Lots of great things happened and a ton of new attractions opened. Some attractions reopened after lengthy refurbishments. We also lost a few things and a brand new Disney destination premiered. So, we here at Magically Speaking thought we’d taking a look…
Oh no…We can’t make our trip to Disney!
What do you do when your plans for a Disney trip change? Do you meltdown and have a Kleenex-fest moment? (Maybe…*sniff*) Do you refuse to accept it, find a friend and their family that is going, and pack yourself in their suitcase? (Hey now, that’s an idea!) Or do you gather yourself and make the…
Disney Cristmas Here We Come!
Blog posts: 12/17-23/2012 Day 1: Well this is it–probably our last trip to Disney with all 4 of us for quite awhile. Let me introduce you to the main characters–me(Emily), my DH(Robby), my DD(Elizabeth) and my DS(Matthew). I say this is our last trip for awhile because the oldest is already in college…
Staying Healthy at Disney
There is nothing more frustrating than arriving at the Happiest Place on Earth, and spending most of your vacation sick in bed. This has probably happened to most of us at one time or another and is not much fun for anybody. I know it’s happened to us before and over the years we have…
The Finish Line in the Distance
It has been a while since I have posted anything about my upcoming race in January so I thought I would update my progress. I have now reached the one month away point in my training and as the days have ticked by I am getting so excited about this opportunity. My room is booked,…
The World without Parks
The World without Parks By: Ann Dunnington When visiting the Walt Disney World resort, you would be remiss if you planned to tour the parks every day of your vacation. Why? There are so many (often overlooked) hidden gems around the 47 square miles of the Resort without even stepping foot inside a theme…
Another Grand Floridian Treat
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, but for our family, eating at the restaurants of the Walt Disney World Resort is almost as much fun as touring the theme parks. Most of us know the “big” places to eat – Cinderella’s Castle, Crystal Palace, Le Cellier, The Brown Derby, Chef Mickey’s, O’hana’s…
The wonders of Cinderella’s Castle
Cinderella’s castle is so much more than the iconic focal point of the Magic Kingdom at the Walt Disney World Resort. While it may not house a ride, there is still much to see and do inside this amazing structure. First, a little history. Cinderella Castle was inspired by a variety of real and fictional…
Eating Disney-style at home
I don’t know about you, but there is something to be said about dining at the Walt Disney World Resort. I enjoy dining almost as much as I enjoy riding the rides in the parks. Of course for me, it is largely due to the fact that I come from a family that loves to…