On a recent extended family trip, we had the opportunity to utilize the Disability Access Service. (Otherwise know as DAS.) Per the Disney website, this system is intended for “guests who aren’t able to wait in a conventional queue environment”. My nephew has Down’s Syndrome and we weren’t sure how he’d do in lines and…
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Foodie Friday: Dinner at Trail’s End Restaurant
Have you heard about Trail’s End Restaurant? It’s one of the best kept secrets at the Walt Disney World resort. Not only is the pricing reasonable (for Disney), but it’s at one of the most unique resorts, Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort. One reason Trail’s End is a hidden gem is because it takes some effort…
How To Surprise Your Family About a Walt Disney World Vacation
From Our Magically Speaking Newsletter Archive – subscribe today! By Teresa Pittman Years ago, when my oldest grandchildren were about five and two, we decided to surprise them with a trip to Disney World. At the time, Disney was running a great series of TV commercials. In each scene, someone would notice a balloon…
Review of the Pirate’s League in Adventureland
On our last trip, we decided to check out the Pirate’s League. It is located in Adventureland and offers several packages for your pirate or mermaid. We have never done Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique and we felt like this was a great alternative because there was something fun for everyone, not just the princesses. Besides, my…
Lunch at Roaring Fork in the Wilderness Lodge Resort
Roaring Fork, a quick service dining location in Walt Disney World’s Wilderness Lodge Resort, is one of our favorite places to grab a quick lunch. We like to visit Roaring Fork on a Magic Kingdom day by taking the boat to Wilderness Lodge to get a nice break from the heat and the crowds of…
Top 10 Reasons to Purchase Memory Maker
Many people go back and forth on the purchasing of the Memory Maker for their Walt Disney World vacation. The Memory Maker is a Disney PhotoPass service you can purchase ahead of time which then allows you to download, share and print all the pictures you have taken by Disney photographers. This includes all…
All About the Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail
One of the best ways to see some of Disney’s most exciting animals up close is to walk through the Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail (formerly known as the Pangani Forest Exploration Trail) located in the Africa section of Disney’s Animal Kingdom near the entrance to Kilimanjaro Safaris. If you’ve never taken the time to…
Foodie Friday: Dinner Review of Kona Cafe
One of my all-time favorite restaurants at Walt Disney World is Kona Cafe! It’s a popular stop for many at breakfast, due to the exceptionally famous Tonga Toast, however my favorite meal here actually has to be dinner! Kona Cafe is located at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and it’s on the second level of…
Donald’s Safari Breakfast at Tusker House
Every time my family and I make our dining reservations for a trip to Walt Disney World, we always work in a character meal (or two) into the master plan! Because my family is big on breakfast, that usually means we often opt for a character breakfast – a great way to fuel up for…
Riding all 5 Rides in Disney’s Hollywood Studios in One Morning
Due to construction at the park, Disney’s Hollywood Studios currently has just five rides among its attractions. (This will change in the next few years as the Toy Story and Star Wars areas open.) As you plan your time for your Walt Disney World trip, you might consider this plan for a half-day at the…
Best Places to Sit on Disney Rides
When choosing your seat on a Walt Disney World attraction, most people just follow where the cast members point them. However, you can request to be seated in a specific seat or row and the cast members will do their best to accommodate you. In general, guests tend to think that the front row will…
Trip Report: Arrival Day and Epcot
In June my husband and I took our daughter 9 and son 6 to Walt Disney World to celebrate her birthday and were joined by my parents who celebrated my dad’s birthday as well as my sister and her husband who celebrated her college graduation. We stayed for 8 days and 7 nights at Disney’s…