The Disney Chase Meet and Greet will continue to operate in Inventions West beyond April 29. Dockside Margaritas at Downtown Disney has now opened. The brand new relaxed water-side bar and lounge features margaritas, frozen drinks, local Florida craft beers, wines, and more. Guests can get drinks at the full bar or the quick service…
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Making the Most Out of Disney Meet & Greets
We’ve all been there! Waiting in line for quite some time to meet your favorite, or your child’s favorite, Disney character. It’s hot, it’s humid, and to see Anna and Elsa, it’s taken well over 2 hours. Then the time has FINALLY come. It’s your turn! But by the time you get there, you’re…
Foodie Friday: Snack Spotlight on the Mickey Chocolate Chip Cookie
You all know that I love to bring home snacks as souvenirs, right? It allows me to prolong my Disney vacations, and I still get to enjoy great Disney treats! It’s certainly a win for my stomach! So, since I’m always looking for great treats to take home with me, that are a good value,…
Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s Africa is Calling You
Jambo Mouse for Less readers! One of my favorite sections of Disney’s Animal Kingdom is Africa. Africa is a lively, festive section that is full of music and chatter. All this action takes place in the fictional “village” of Harambe, which is modeled after the Kenyan coastal town of Lemu. Upon entering Harambe, you will…
Baby Boom for the Gorilla Family
From Our Magically Speaking Newsletter Archive – subscribe today! By Teresa Pitman If you haven’t been to Disney’s Animal Kingdom for a while, you’ll be in for a little surprise next time you go. Two little surprises, actually: in the past year, two new gorilla babies – both boys – have been born into the…
Animal Kingdom’s Conservation Station
Here is Part 2 of my Disney’s Animal Kingdom series for today’s anniversary celebration. To read Part 1, click here. Conservation Station can be reached by using the Wildlife Express Train at Animal Kingdom. It’s a great place to learn about animals in a fun environment! Be on the lookout for Hidden Mickeys in the…
Animal Kingdom’s Wildlife Express Train
Happy Birthday Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Today marks the 17th anniversary for the park! Today, we’re gonna take you on a two part adventure to one of the most unique areas of the park. One of our favorite places to visit in Animal Kingdom is Conservation Station with Rafiki’s Planet Watch. Spending time here usually…
Magic Kingdom Kodak Moments
The Magic Kingdom has plenty of Kodak moments but it is also one of the most difficult parks to photograph. The biggest problem is that the park is crowded shortly after it opens. I usually arrive 30 minutes prior to opening and move to whatever area I want to shoot as soon as the rope…
Our Favorite Magic Kingdom Quick Service Spots
I know that when you think about Disney World, your first thoughts are usually for the rides, the characters, the parades, and the fireworks. Then of course you decide where to stay. Pretty soon it is time to make those table service restaurant reservations and select your FastPasses. And that’s it…now you countdown to…
Foodie Friday: Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe Review
Tomorrowland is my favorite land in the Magic Kingdom. Hands down. There’s just something about it that I find fascinating. Maybe it’s all the neon at night, or it’s the metallic palm trees, or the fact that it was supposed to be a city in space and really takes on that feel. Or maybe it’s…
A Tour of Japan at Epcot, No Passport Required
When walking into the EPCOT’s Japan pavilion, it is impossible not to notice how large and spread out the courtyard is. The designers of the pavilion used every inch of the space to be able to encompass so many glorious facets of this land and give the visitor a true taste of the culture…
Party of One: The Perks of Visiting a Disney Park on Your Own
For me, traveling to the Disney Parks is something I have always done with a group. Family, friends, or most often friends who are like family, are my travel companions. A few weeks ago, however, when work travels took me across I-4 right past the Disney exits on the first day of the Flower and…