Walt Disney World is an amazing and magical place for kids of all ages. I was fortunate enough to be able to take my daughter to Disney for the first time when she was only 4 months old, and my son when he was 7 months old. They won’t remember those trips, but my photos…
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Learning Can Be Fun with the Sum of All Thrills Online Game
The Sum of All Thrills attraction in the Innoventions pavilion at Epcot gives guests the opportunity to design their own roller coaster. I have never been brave enough to try it myself, but when I heard there was an online game that went along with the attraction, I was interested and decided to try it…
Foodie Friday: Best and Worst Epcot Food and Wine Festival Snacks
As you may have heard me mention, the Epcot Food and Wine Festival is a favorite time of year for me. I love sampling the different options that can be found all around World Showcase (and new for this year, Future World.) Each year there are always some major hits, and unfortunately a few misses….
Searching for Remy in the Ratatouille Hide and Squeak Scavenger Hunt
This year, Epcot is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival. There are some new things happening at this year’s festival and one new addition is Remy’s Ratatouille Hide and Squeak Scavenger Hunt. This sounded like a lot of fun, so while at the Food and Wine Festival, I decided…
Disney Abbreviations
Have you ever felt that Disney has its own language and you have no idea what it means. Or do you feel like people just throw random letters together and claim it means something. Have no fear we can help you become familiar with Disney’s abbreviations. Let’s start with the big picture. Each of the…
Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World
For a luxurious stay with top-notch service, try the Four Seasons Resort Orlando The Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World is the best deluxe resort in the area, with comfort, amenities, and personal service that far surpass anything of the Disney Deluxe resorts. The Spanish revival–inspired architecture calls to mind Florida’s grand resorts of…
The All Star Sports Resort at Walt Disney World
My daughter and I needed to select a budget friendly Walt Disney World Resort for a three night stay. It’s been a while since we’ve stayed at a value resort, and we chose the All Star Sports Resort. It was new to us, the price was right, and the theme looked fun! Our room had…
Foodie Friday: Epcot Food and Wine Festival Marketplace Kiosk Food Booths 101
Today is the day! The Epcot Food and Wine Festival kicks off for a glorious 53 days, lasting until November 16. The event is made up of a lot of great events, from culinary demonstrations, to concerts, to parties, to unique shopping, and of course, the Marketplace Kiosk food booths, which I think it what…
Re-rideability at Disney Parks — Can We Do It Again?
You rush to ride first thing in the morning, and also later in the day with a FastPass. If there’s a short line, you might even hop back on! What gives an attraction a high “re-rideability” score? What factors make us want to experience the same ride over and over (and maybe over) again? 1. Nighttime. An…
Ways to be Healthy While at Walt Disney World
From Our Magically Speaking Newsletter Archive – subscribe today! By Tim Rogers A major part of any Walt Disney World vacation is food. We wake up early 180 days before our vacations to try to get that perfect reservation, plan trips around festivals dedicated to eating and drinking, and write love songs to Mickey Bars…
Book Review: Kingdom Keepers – Disney After Dark
cover art copyright Disney Hyperion Books My 9 year old daughter spied a used copy of Kingdom Keepers: Disney After Dark at a library used book store. I had heard of the series and let her know that it was a mystery series that takes place at Walt Disney World. She grabbed it almost as…
DIY Disney: Clothespin Countdown Craft
There’s nothing quite like the anticipation of counting down for your upcoming Disney vacation. And when you visit the Mouse as often as we do, it seems like there’s always a next trip on the horizon! Our family has tried a few different countdown crafts in the past, including a movie-a-week countdown and a…