Did you know that next week is Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s anniversary? That’s right. The park opened April 22, 1998! Did you also know that Tusker House was originally a counter service location when the park opened? It changed over to a table service spot around 2007 and has been serving guests a buffet style meal…
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Trails End Restaurant- A Dining Review
One of the most overlooked restaurants at Walt Disney World can be found at the Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground. Trail’s End Restaurant is a casual eatery which serves breakfast and dinner buffet style and has regular service at lunch. The restaurant is located right next to the Hoop de Doo Musical Revue dinner…
Disney College Program: The Great Transportation Debate
Congratulations on getting accepted to the Disney College Program! The first decision you probably want to make now that you’ve accepted your role is if you will be taking a car with you or not. There a lot of valid points on both sides of the argument that can make a decision pretty difficult to come…
Character Watching at Epcot
Character watching has become a pastime. If meeting characters is important to your family, arm yourselves with a camera and an autograph book and let’s get started. While Epcot has super headliner attractions such as Soarin’ and Mission: Space, the park does not have nearly as many attractions as the Magic Kingdom. It is…
Sunshine Seasons Lunch Review
The Sunshine Seasons food court, located in Epcot’s Land Pavilion, is where we frequently go for a meal or a quick snack. What is great about this place is not only the convenient location but also the variety of food offerings that are sure to please everyone in your family! The dessert selection is as…
Foodie Friday: Lunch at Rose and Crown at Epcot
If you are looking for the ultimate pub in Epcot, then look no further than Rose and Crown, located in the United Kingdom Pavilion! This place is super authentic, serving up some of the best grub and beer around. For those looking for a pint, you’ll find the pub in the front. Here you’ll be…
Spring in Walt Disney World: Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue!
From Our Magically Speaking Newsletter Archive – subscribe today! By Roye Ann Morris Our family of 6 spent the second week in March at the Walt Disney World Resort. In spite of the predicted crowds, we found most rides easy to get on, with waits of less than 20 minutes for all but the biggest…
Minding Your Disney Manners
Walt Disney World is the most magical place on earth – most of the time. But, sometimes, it can get downright ugly. Most of us have probably succumbed to the heat, the crowds, and our tired feet at some point. But, hopefully, even in the midst of all of that, we’ve managed to mind…
My Disney Guilty Pleasures…and Perhaps Yours Too!
Whenever I plan a trip to Disney I get excited about scoring a coveted Advance Dining Reservation, organizing the FastPasses on day 60 before our adventure begins and receiving MagicBands in the mail. All that makes me giddy with excitement, but there are also those moments at Disney that are must do items for me and…
Foodie Friday: Top 5 Caramel Treats at Walt Disney World
While this Sunday is Easter, did you know that it is also National Caramel Day? Um…awesome! So, of course, with the momentous special day approaching, I thought we’d take a look at what some of the top caramel treats are in all of Walt Disney World! Caramel ice cream from L’Artisan des Glaces: L’Artisan is…
Surprise! We’re Going to Disney!
We went on a two week land (Disney World) and sea (Disney Cruise Line) adventure recently. One of the hardest parts was planning it all without telling my six year old daughter. We booked the trip 365 days before our departure. It was pure torture for me to wait that long, and I didn’t want…
Let’s Drink Around the World Responsibly at Epcot!
With eleven permanent pavilions and two special events each year that add additional venue options, drinking around the World Showcase can be something of a herculean task. The glory of completing the task is undeniably alluring and challengers from all over are willing to give it a go. Before deciding to step up to that plate…