by Cara Goldsbury, author of The Luxury Guide to Walt Disney World: How to Get the Most Out of the Best Disney Has to Offer Is it possible for sophisticated travelers to really enjoy themselves in the land of Mickey Mouse? Absolutely! Walt Disney World has undergone a transformation much like that of Las Vegas,…
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Christmas in Disney
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” And it is if you are at a Disney park. For years I had wanted to go to Disney World to see the park all decked out for the holidays. This past year I finally said, “We are going to do it and we are going to…
Disney Resorts at Christmas
No trip to Walt Disney World during the holiday season would be complete without visiting the resorts. Each resort, from value to deluxe, is uniquely decorated to match its décor. Although a trip to each resort would offer up some holiday cheer, most of us don’t have the time during our trips to do so….
Is the Disney Vacation Club right for you?
From Our Magically Speaking Newsletter Archive – subscribe today! Published On June 20, 2005, By Jane Jones You can’t miss the kiosks at Walt Disney World for “the best kept Disney secret,” your ticket to owning “a piece of the Magic.” What is this secret? It’s the Disney Vacation Club (DVC), Disney’s version of a timeshare….
Going to the World, But Not the Parks
When most people think of Walt Disney World, they imagine Cinderella’s Castle at the Magic Kingdom. Or they think of the Spaceship Earth globe at Epcot, the Tree of Life at Animal Kingdom, and the Tower of Terror at Disney-MGM Studios. But there’s a World of activities outside of the parks. You can visit the…
Surviving Hurricane Charlie at Walt Disney World
Editor’s note: The following article is written by Ric Flack, one of The Mouse for Less ImaginEARs, about his experience riding out a hurricane while at Disney World. I would like to convey that caution should always be used when making a decision on whether to weather a hurricane or not. While Disney World Resort…
Travel Insurance
Hurricane season started on June 1st and will continue through November. You may well remember that last season produced three hurricanes that impacted Orlando. Due to the severity of some of the storms, many people had their travel plans changed or canceled. Airlines stopped flying, people were stranded in their hotels and the parks closed…
Magic Your Way Dining
By Erica Colmenares It was driving me crazy. Absolutely crazy. These friends of mine were planning a trip to Walt Disney World. Wait. Did I say planning? They were going, but they weren’t planning. How could that be? I love to plan trips to Disney World. It may even be true that I enjoy the…
Magical Express – Does this new service mean “Hakuna Matata” for guests?
Disney’s Magical Express is the newest amenity offered to Disney World Guests staying at most on-property Disney World Resorts. The aim of this new service is to make your transition from the Everyday World to Walt Disney World easier and less expensive. Launched and available for reservations on or after May 5, 2005, the service…
Planning Your Time
By Carol Garcia How long are you staying? That is a common question when talking about your Disney vacation. But how long is long enough? Is it possible to stay too long? How do I sort it all out? Read on to find some answers to these common planning questions. The best way to look…
Magically Learning at Disney
By Michelle Leifur As families start to pack for the Disney vacations the issue of education comes up quite frequently. Some children miss regular school days while other children are homeschooled. Even families that are vacationing on scheduled breaks may find that they want to account for some sort of educational opportunities while on holiday….
It’s Raining, It’s Pouring
By Michelle Leifur My, oh my, what a dull rainy day! “The sun did not shine. It was too wet to play. So we sat in the house all that cold, cold, wet day. I sat there with Sally. We sat there, we two. And I said, ‘How I wish we had something to do!’”…