As you can clearly see, hurricane season is in full force. Hurricane season officially lasts from June 1 through November 30, with August and September being the peak time period for hurricanes to form. For those of you traveling to the Central Florida region during this time period, you may be affected by a…
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Review of Jungle Navigation Co. Skipper Canteen
From Our Magically Speaking Newsletter Archive – subscribe today! Published On October 5, 2016, By Teresa Pitman Imagine you’re a skipper on one of the Jungle Cruise riverboats in Magic Kingdom. You’ve had a long day pointing out the backside of water and shouting “Shoo! Shoo!” at that menacing hippopotamus. But finally, your boat is…
The Best Sweet Treats at the Epcot Food and Wine Festival
The Epcot Food and Wine Festival is filled with food and beverages throughout its many kiosks. While the wine, beer, and dinner selections may be most popular, it’s sweet desserts should not be overlooked. This article will point out some of my favorite sweet treats from the Festival. 1. Cannoli al cioccolato from the…
Tips for the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival
While there are many reasons I love to visit Walt Disney World in the fall, The Epcot International Food and Wine Festival is definitely at the top of the list. The festival, commonly referred to as “Food & Wine,” is in its twenty-first year and this is the longest it’s ever run – a full…
Enjoying Fall on Main Street U.S.A.
The fall season has to be one of the my favorite times of year, and Main Street U.S.A. in the Magic Kingdom is partially to blame! From the moment you step off of the Monorail, you’re greeted by pumpkins, friendly jack-o-lanterns, crisp leaves, and delicious seasonal goodies. I recently took a trip to the Magic Kingdom and…
Best Cheesy Options at Epcot’s Food and Wine Festival
My family and I were able to visit the 2015 Epcot Food and Wine Festival several times during our last vacation. We had a wonderful time eating our way through the festival’s food kiosks and sampling everything we could. There are so many options at the festival that it’s good to approach your visit…
When One Vacationer Becomes A Local
Up until a few months ago I lived in South Florida about three hours away from Disney World. I’d visit as often as I could, but with every trip I’d have to contend with a six hour round trip drive which probably put the brakes on more than a few weekend getaways. But recently I…
Ticket Upgrades and Price Bridging: Current Practice at WDW
If you find yourself with the opportunity to go to Walt Disney World for more than one major trip in 365 days, you should definitely consider purchasing an Annual Pass. This post will not cover the benefits of the annual pass or whether or not the savings make sense for your situation. (See this post…
Paradise Found at Disney’s Polynesian VIllas
A few weeks ago, one of my best friends invited me along on a Disney trip to celebrate her son’s birthday. I would have said yes no matter what, but I was especially excited when I found out that they planned to stay in one of Disney’s Polynesian Villas. The last (and only) time I…
The Pros and Cons of Disney’s Value, Moderate, Deluxe, and Villa Resorts
With almost thirty Disney owned and operated resorts on Walt Disney World property, there’s really one (or more) for everybody! Disney classifies it’s resorts into four categories- value, moderate, deluxe, and deluxe villas. Let’s take a look at what some of the pros and cons of Disney resorts are and what category you may make sense…
Foodie Friday: The Epcot Food and Wine Festival is Still Magical
This weekend, I was able to make a stop and visit Walt Disney World for the opening weekend of the Epcot Food and Wine Festival. This year, the Festival runs for 62 days, September 14-November 14. The Festival includes many seminars, demonstrations, shopping, concerts, and of course, marketplace food booths. I wanted to share…
Epcot Food and Wine Festival Booths – A Photo Blog
As you probably know the 2016 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival is upon us. I was lucky enough to be there opening weekend to grab a few shots of some of the booths. With such a wide array of food and drink I’m not going to attempt to review anything, but if you’re unable to…