From Our Magically Speaking Newsletter Archive – subscribe today! By Jane Jones With the highly anticipated “What Will You Celebrate?” theme commencing on January 1, 2009, at Walt Disney World and the Disneyland Resort, you might have asked yourself, HOW can I celebrate once I decide WHAT to celebrate? As I researched this question, I…
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Fall Festivities Disney Style
By Carol Garcia Ah, Fall! The leaves are changing. The air is getting crisp. The rain has started. The kids have colds. I miss the sun! What a wonderful time to go to Disney.Although my midwest perspective on Fall doesn’t always paint a pretty picture, a Fall trip to either Walt Disney World or Disneyland…
Tickets, Tickets, Who’s Buying Magic Your Way Tickets?
By Stephanie Rouse Ok, so you saved and saved. You are finally ready to book that magical trip you have been dreaming of. Dates? Check. Resort? Check. Tickets? Oh, tickets! When planning a Walt Disney World vacation, there are many aspects that require research. It seems one of the biggest questions around is “How do…
Behind the Seeds
By Carol Garcia “Would you like to book a tour today?” That was the question posed by the Cast Member on the phone helping me sort out the details of our upcoming trip. “Sure, I would,” I thought, but I have three children under the age of 10, so doing most tours is out of…
Special Diets at Walt Disney World
By Teresa Pitman Want to know why my family LOVES vacationing at Walt Disney World? Okay, we do love the resorts, the rides, the shows, the characters, the Cast Members – but besides all that, there’s another reason: we can all eat there. My family includes people who need vegan, vegetarian, diabetic and celiac meals….
Mickeymorphosis
By Binnie Betten Catching his first glimpse of the long white stretch limousine that would transport us from Orlando International Airport to our hotel, Ricky shrieked an excited “Yeah! Baby,” – thereby proving that he did indeed pay attention when his father spoke. As the proud grandmother and founder of an online Disney informational web…
Animal Kingdom Lodge
By Linda Norton My family and I just returned from a long Disney trip – 11 nights! The objective of this trip was to try new things. It is getting difficult for us to find new things to do after 24 trips in five years, but Disney changes enough so we usually manage to find…
Getting the Most Bang for Your Dining Plan Buck
By Stephanie Rouse We get lots of questions here at Magically Speaking. We love to answer those questions, so, hey, it’s a great fit! One of the most common questions we get asked is how to get the most ‘bang’ for your buck when enjoying the Disney Dining Plan. First off, let me say, writing…
Beyond the Disney Dining Plan: Getting Groceries for a Walt Disney World Vacation
By Erica Colmenares With all of the restaurants Walt Disney World has to offer, why would anyone need more food? Well, after a long day at the parks, you may want to have a little snack in your hotel room. Maybe you want some breakfast items on hand to save time and money. Or there…
A Tipping Guide
By Carol Garcia Bell services, wait staff and valets, oh my! These are just some of the people travelers encounter on a vacation who just might need a tip. But, how much do I tip? And even more basic, who do I tip?? Well fear not! This handy tipping guide will show you the way….
Holidays Around the World Showcase
From Our Magically Speaking Newsletter Archive – subscribe today! By Carol Garcia Joyeux Noël. Frohe Weihnachten. Natale allegro. Feliz Navidad. What do these phrases have in common (other than the fact that I probably can’t pronounce any of them correctly)? They are all ways to say Merry Christmas, and they can all be heard throughout…
Old Key West: A Resort Review
From Our Magically Speaking Newsletter Archive – subscribe today! By Carol Garcia Old Key West is a resort like no other on Disney property. This is the original Disney Vacation Club: the place where it all started and the home of the largest rooms around. In fact, Old Key West and Saratoga Springs (which is…