As long as there have been Disney characters, children (and adults!) have collected autographs. With long lines to meet each of the characters, you only have a limited amount of time to interact with the character once your turn finally arrives. Although most people spend that time obtaining their autograph and then standing for…
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Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 1/18/16
Beginning in February, Guests visiting the Star Wars Launch Bay at Disney’s Hollywood Studios will get to interact with the newest villain, Kylo Ren on the bridge of his First Order Star Destroyer. Once this change takes place, Darth Vader will not be available in Star Wars Launch Bay. Guests may continue to encounter Darth Vader as…
Foodie Friday: A Look at Pizza Planet at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Pizza Planet at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is one of those restaurants that people either love or hate. Personally, I get the dislike that people have — the pizza is not the best, the arcade games are just ok, the setting looks nothing like the film. However, it’s always been a favorite for our family. I…
Voyage of the Little Mermaid
The Voyage of the Little Mermaid is a show that will take you under the sea with Ariel and friends through a magical adventure as she seeks to follow be heart. The Voyage of the Little Mermaid is located in Disney’s Hollywood Studios in the Animation Courtyard. Starting in 1992, this show has brought the…
Our 30th Anniversary Celebration at Disney: The Event!
From Our Magically Speaking Newsletter Archive – subscribe today! By Roye Ann Morris On September 21, 2015, my husband and I had been married 30 years. We wanted a family celebration in honor of this occasion, and chose our favorite family place, Disney World, as the location for the party. On October 9, after several…
Park Photography For Amateurs: 8 Things To Do Before Your Trip
Some of you are professionals. You have a big bag of equipment, a “shot list,” and confidence that you’ll return from a Disney parks trip with a memory card full of great photos from unique angles. But many Disney fans are amateur photographers — we just hope we’ll come home with something usable. This trip, resolve to…
Making Memories at Walt Disney World with Memory Maker
My family is all about making memories. We travel often to all corners of the world and we usually have our smart phones and at least one camera each (digital quick shot or digital SLR’s) in tow as well. I am the most avid of the photographers, so most of our travel photography is of…
Foodie Friday: A Review of Breakfast at The Wave…of American Flavors
Do you want to know one of the best hidden gem restaurants in all of Walt Disney World? I’ll let you in on a little secret. It’s The Wave…of American Flavors which is located at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. Most people don’t even know that The Wave exists, but it is located on the first floor…
The Big 180 Day Mark: Making Advanced Dining Reservations
Throughout my last few blog posts I have talked about how I am planning a Disney vacation for a larger group. Total there are eight of us going and although it isn’t a huge group, it is larger than what I am used to planning for. On previous trips to Disney, it has just been…
The Little Mermaid Standard Room at the Art of Animation Resort
Let’s dive Under the Sea to explore an Art of Animation Resort Little Mermaid room! The details in The Little Mermaid rooms are amazing, and we found the room to be a comfortable and fun place to stay. The room size measures 277 square feet and has two double beds. We thought there was plenty…
Delicious Disney Dishes: Chocolate Chip Crumb Cake from Disney’s BoardWalk Inn
I was looking for a great breakfast option this week to try and I came across this one that sounded quite delicious. Ok, while for some, a crumb cake is debatable as a breakfast option, it is never a debate with me! So, I suggest you try to make the Chocolate Chip Crumb Cakes from…
Book Review: Kingdom Keepers III: Disney in Shadow
cover art copyright Disney I was so impressed with the first two Kingdom Keepers books that I was excited to get my hands on Kingdom Keepers III: Disney in Shadow. Lucky for me, my 10 year old daughter is very willing to share her books – once she’s finished with them! The Kingdom Keepers (middle…