How is the training going? I have been hearing that more and more lately. And my answer is that it is going slowly. If I didn’t have three kids to keep up with, a full volunteer schedule at their school, great weather of about 65 degrees with clear skies, and someone to run my errands…
When Disaster Strikes
Sometimes, even on your dream vacation, reality intrudes and something goes wrong. And by something I mean some sort of illness or injury. Trust me, I’ve had pretty much everything happen from bronchitis to being hit in the knee with a pirate ship (yes, it really did happen). So, when something goes wrong, what to…
Learning to Love the Thrill Rides
By Teresa Pitman Not long ago, I specialized in the wimpy rides. No drops, nothing scarier than the ghosts in Haunted Mansion. But as I wrote in a previous edition of Magically Speaking, I managed to work up from Barnstormer to Splash Mountain, and discovered that I loved it. Well, you know what has to…
Aloha, means goodbye as well
although directly translated it means affection, love, peace, compassion and mercy. As all good things must come to an end, it’s time to wrap up my blogging on Hawaii until a future trip, which is definitely going to happen. We hope to be able to book a cabin right on the beach at Bellows Air…
The Signature Roller Coasters in Florida outside of the Disney Theme Parks
Believe it or not a whole other thrill world actually does exist outside of the Disney Theme Parks. While my first love will forever and always be Disney, I have to admit for pure thrill seeking and high adventure Sea World, Universal and Busch Gardens all offer some amazing and if not downright frightening roller…
Four Parks, One World, One Day – The Disney Grand Slam
Last September my great friend and business partner here at The Magic For Less Travel, Ric Flack, and I spent a long guys only weekend in Orlando. We packed in a lot of Orlando park time including a day each at Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure, and Sea World followed by a few days at…
Visiting Russia with the Disney Cruise Line
The biggest draw for our Disney Cruise Line Northern Europe Cruise was the fact that we got to stop in Russia for two days. Visiting Russia was an experience that we didn’t think we would ever have again so we jumped at the chance. Every port we visited was incredible but I thought that I…
Have Time?? Take the Disneyland Holiday Tour!!
My family and I were at Disneyland the week of November 14th – 20th. Through the week, we saw people sitting on the Main Street curb for one to two hours before the parade. While we wanted to see the parade, we didn’t want to spend that much time sitting and not spending the time…
Trip of the lifetime on the Lilly Belle
I had heard that people could ride on the Lilly Belle during the Year of a Million Dreams at Disneyland; however, I was never able to on my two trips during that time frame. When my family and I went to Disneyland last week, I half-heartedly asked at the Guided Tours kiosk if we could…
Exploring Oahu
Today I am going to take you on some more of our wanderings of the island. Without any definite plan other than some advice from our Aunt and a map, we decided to go wandering. We headed east from Honolulu right through the mountains. The mountains are green, so many different shades of green, it…
The Elusive Pin Code
The other day I opened my e-mail and low and behold, I had the ever elusive Disney Pin Code offer! I am sure most of you have at least read about the Pin Codes that are randomly sent to a supposed select group of people. But if you have never heard of the Pin Code…
Growing Up with Disney
By Erica Colmenares As a nuclear family, we came relatively late to the Disney vacation game. Our son, Max, was seven before he first set foot on Disney property. But since then, he’s made up for lost time, and has grown up with Disney. He’s experienced the birth of attractions, and experienced offerings that are…