By Michelle Leifur All too often in Disney forums, the benefit of Annual Passes is brought up. Usually, though, the benefit centers around the park entrance. How often have you read, “If you are going to be staying for more than a week or if you are going to be going back within a year’s…
A Sneak “Peak” at Expedition Everest
By Erica Colmenares First came the waiting. The three years of rumors, of watching the steel mountain structure rise into the air, of walking the new pathway between Asia and DinoLand in hopes of some new piece of information. Then came the hoping. When would Expedition Everest open? Would preview dates, or soft openings be…
The Adults Go to Disney World
By Carol Garcia We’re like most people who enjoy Disney and own Disney Vacation Club points. When people hear we are going to Walt Disney World “again” on vacation, we hear our share of not quite supportive comments. When those same nay-sayers heard about our last trip, they were even more surprised. “Why are you…
Airport Transportation
By Carol Garcia You have spent hours pouring over your resort choices and even more time finding that great deal on airfare. Now you realize one very important thing: you need to get you, your family and all of that luggage from the airport to your hotel. Not to worry, there are quite a few…
Next Time: Resolutions for a Better Vacation
Contributed by Magically Speaking Readers; Compiled by Erica Colmenares It is January 2nd, one day into 2006. Time to look at those resolutions I made yesterday. Get more sleep: check. Drink more water: check. Eat fewer sweets: ehrm . . . enough about me! What about you? We asked you, our Magically Speaking readers, about…
Walt Disney World Parks Reach Capacity Crowds and other New Years News
We ran over to Walt Disney World on New Year’s Eve for the afternoon- just for lunch at Kona Cafe (YUM) and a quick trip into the Magic Kingdom. We had reservations for lunch at 12:45 then were going to ride a few Magic Kingdom rides. We had lunch no problem, but we could not…
Vegetarian Dining at the World
By Michelle Leifur Over the next few months, Magically Speaking is going to be bringing a series of articles about dining at Disney with various dietary concerns. Whether you are vegetarian, gluten intolerant, lactose-free, diabetic, carbohydrate or calorie counting, follow religious sumptuary laws or just want to eat more healthfully, you will find an article…
Who’s Up for MouseFest? I am, I am!
By Erica Colmenares with contributions from various MFL MouseFest attendees I got back from Disney World last week. Since then, like a good Disney theme park enthusiast, I’m planning my next visit. I flirted on the edges of MouseFest this December and had a ball. So next year’s event is definitely in my plans, and…
Sneak Peak at All Star Suites
Special thanks to Michael and Peggy Furtado, who managed to get a peek at the suites being mocked up at the All-Star Resorts. There are actually three models, all somewhat different, that Disney is considering. Don’t look to book these soon, though rest assured something big is coming. Michael did manage to get some photos…
Just Desserts
By Michelle Leifur I want my just desserts! Oh, I mean, I want just desserts. That’s all. Hold the cheese soup, keep the giant pretzel, don’t bother bringing me the “special of the day.” I want desserts. It’s always been a fantasy of mine to have a “girlfriends’ weekend” at Disney and do nothing but…
Wilderness Lodge: A Resort Review
By Carol Garcia Many Disney veterans will tell you that there is no bad Disney resort, but there is a Disney resort to fit every person’s tastes. For my family, the resort that fits that bill is Disney’s Wilderness Lodge. We have vacationed there numerous times and are always eagerly awaiting our return. So what…
A Good Cup of Coffee Isn’t Hard to Find
By Michelle Leifur “Coffee!! I need coffee NOW!!” I can’t tell you the number of times I have heard that statement while at Disney. As a confessed caffeine addict, Dan, my best friend and travel companion, is always on the hunt for the perfect cup of java. The coffee at the resorts is well, “just…