The sunny, warm climate of central Florida makes Walt Disney World a great place for touring year round, but sometimes, that heat puts you in the mood for a cold or frosty snack. While most visitors may opt for the familiar Mickey ice cream bar or frozen lemonade, there are an abundance of cool snacks…
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Tips For A Comfortable Walt Disney World Resort Stay
We pack some items to make our Walt Disney World Resort room stay organized and to make it feel as if we have a touch of home while we are on vacation. Although we don’t spend much time inside our room, these items do bring comfort to our stay. Night Lights You won’t know until…
Say Cheese — Disney Family Photo Traditions
Ten years of growth and change There’s a reason we always climb the stairs to Tarzan’s Treehouse at Disneyland. It’s not the view — although it is spectacular. It’s not the characters nor the chance to “trash the camp” after we come down. We scale that set of stairs for a simple photograph, one we’ve…
Disney’s Hollywood Studios Live Entertainment
There have been lots of closings at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and indeed the current offerings at Disney Hollywood Studios are meager. Sure there were the big announcements at the D23 Expo, but it will take a while before we will be able to enjoy eith Star Wars Land and Toy Story Land. Sadly no opening…
Les Halles Boulangerie-Patisserie Breakfast Review
From Our Magically Speaking Newsletter Archive – subscribe today! By Ginamarie Palmieri World Showcase at Epcot is known for its many delicious food offerings, but many people do not realize there is a unique breakfast option available within the France pavilion without any need for advanced dining reservations. Les Halles Boulangerie-Parisserie is the France pavilion’s…
Building a Countdown Chain for Your Trip
Like many families, my children and I are often thinking about our next Disney vacation when we’re between trips. One of the fun activities we’ve discovered in preparing for our trip has been to build a countdown chain. This activity is best enjoyed if you can do it as a group. Materials Needed: Construction Paper…
A Book Review of “Dream It! Do it!”
Dream it! Do it! is the story of Marty Sklar’s 54 year long career with the Disney company. During his career, Marty got to see the opening of 11 Disney parks as well as many other amazing milestones along the way. He shares the first-hand account of his journey in the pages of this book….
Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular: A Review
You’re gonna get killed chasing after your [dang] ‘fortune and glory’! ~ Willie, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom Maybe, but not today. ~ Indiana Jones, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom Thirty-four years ago Raiders of the Lost Ark introduced the world to Indiana Jones – archaeologist, professor, purveyor of ancient artefacts,…
Best Ways to Relax in Walt Disney World
Yes, that’s right. You read that title correctly. RELAX at Walt Disney World. Now don’t get me wrong; I love the hustle and bustle days with itineraries filled to the brim. But sometimes, it’s nice to just go and enjoy yourself. One of the things people say who may not know Walt Disney World as…
Foodie Friday: Pizzafari at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Are you in Disney’s Animal Kingdom and craving pizza? Then you need to head to Pizzafari located in Discovery Island. This is the land of pizza in the park. The location is located on the way over to the Africa section of the park and as of right now, features a tropical, colorful feel. Guests…
Grey Stuff for the Master’s Cupcake – A Recipe
We all remember the famous lyrics “try the grey stuff, it’s delicious, don’t believe me?, ask the dishes!” from Beauty and the Beast. You may even have had some grey stuff at Be Our Guest restaurant, but did you ever try to make some at home? I had the grey stuff in form of what…
Review of Boma – Flavors of Africa Dinner
So you’re planning your ADR’s (Advanced Dining Reservations) for your upcoming trip… You want something different… something unique… something that you can’t get in your home town, something… African? Huh? Let us tell you about a fantastic restaurant that is often overlooked. Probably a dining experience unlike anything you have tried before. Tucked away at…