From Our Magically Speaking Newsletter Archive – subscribe today! by Roye Ann Morris Our family is constantly growing and changing, but one thread running through all the years is our trips to Walt Disney World. Although all our trips have been special in different ways, each one seems to have a highlight that stays in…
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Walt’s Train Barn: The Birthplace of Imagineering
On an unusually humid Southern California summer day, my family and I decided to visit one of Griffith Park’s lesser known attractions: Walt’s Train Barn. This stop is a must for lovers of Disney history. Walt’s Train Barn is the actual barn where Walt Disney worked on his miniature trains at his home. It’s website…
Foodie Friday: Brunch at Chef Mickey’s
A couple of months ago, Disney announced that they would be introducing a brunch offering to Chef Mickey’s at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. This meal takes place daily from 11:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. and includes all your favorite breakfast items plus soup; salads including Caesar, seafood, fresh broccoli, antipasto, chicken and Caprese; barbecued ribs; seafood…
Favorites at Stormalong Bay
Out of all the pools at Disney Stormalong Bay at Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resort has got to be one of the best. One of the largest pools at Walt Disney World and exclusive to guests staying at the resort it has some features I haven’t seen anywhere else. One of its cooler…
Prince Charming Regal Carousel – What’s in a Name?
A look at Prince Charming Regal Carousel Prancing horse comes to my mind when I think about the carousel and only because of the scene in Saving Mr. Banks when Walt makes the author of Mary Poppins, P.L.Travers, ride the carousel. “Get on the horse Pamela “ he said, and quite frankly this is what generations…
Celebrating Disneyland’s 60th Anniversary
This past Friday, on July 17, 2015 I celebrated Disneyland’s 60th birthday at the park! It was a great day full of fun and celebration. I was there with my kids, my siblings (and their spouses), and my parents. It was wonderful to celebrate so many years of family memories at Disneyland, and to create…
Terrifying and Terrific Tower of Terror
Happy Birthday Tower of Terror! Twilight Zone Tower of Terror is by far my favorite ride throughout Walt Disney World’s four theme parks. It doesn’t matter how many times I ride it each time it leaves me giddy with excitement. Tower of Terror from Sunset Blvd The atmosphere of Tower of Terror starts before…
Favorites at Coronado Springs Pool
Out of all the pools at Disney one of the best ones for little kids is The Lost City of Cibola at Coronado Springs. The theme of a lost ancient Aztec city is so well thought out in the design of the pyramid as the center of the pool. Along with their fantastic play area…
Dos and Don’ts of a Disney Vacation
From Our Magically Speaking Newsletter Archive – subscribe today! By: Jennifer Retzlaff Summer is prime time for families to head to Walt Disney World for their family vacation. With that in mind, I wanted to share a few dos and don’ts to help make your trip as magical as possible. Do Go With a…
10 Quick Tips to Spread Pixie Dust at Disney
Family at Magic Kingdom Walt Disney World is the Most Magical Place on Earth but after hours of planning, thousands of dollars, meltdowns from kids and adults sometimes the Most Magical Place doesn’t feel that way. We can easily forget the reason behind all of our planning when we are wrapped up in lines or…
Beating the Summer Heat on Your Disney Vacation
Summer weather can be incredibly hot and has the potential to drag you down on your Disney vacation. So, if you plan to hit the parks this summer, here are some ways to beat the summer heat! The cold may not bother Elsa, but she never said anything about the heat! Stay hydrated–Make sure to…
An Overview of Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort is spread out over 200 acres surrounding Barefoot Bay Lake. This mid-priced resort is modeled after resorts in the Caribbean –Trinidad North, Trinidad South, Martinique, Barbados, Aruba and Jamaica. Each village has its own quiet pool and buildings are painted blue, lime green, and sherbet orange. Check-in is at Custom House near Barbados. In…