On July 7, Japanese people around the world celebrate the annual Tanabata festival. Guests can visit the Japan Pavilion at Epcot to participate in activities to learn more about Japan and Japanese culture. Guests will have the opportunity to write wishes on slips of colorful paper and place them on a bamboo tree in the…
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Family Fun Must-Dos at Walt Disney World
Walt Disney World is the perfect destination for a family vacation. Between the countless attractions, delicious kid-friendly treats, and unforgettable character experiences, you could easily keep your family busy for more than a week! In fact, there are so many fantastic options, it’s often hard to make sure your family sees and does everything they…
Foodie Friday: Top 5 Burgers at Walt Disney World
This weekend is Fourth of July, which means fireworks, family, friends, and firing up the grill! One of the best things to cook on said grill is hamburgers and you know who makes some darn good hamburgers? Walt Disney World. Matter of fact, it’s one of the foods that many (especially those who don’t travel…
How to celebrate the Fourth of July at Walt Disney World
Know Before You Go On the Fourth of July, the parks, especially the Magic Kingdom, often fill to capacity early in the day. If your heart is set on celebrating Independence Day inside a Walt Disney World theme park, pick your park, arrive early, and be prepared to stay there throughout the day. Remember, it…
Walt Disney’s “Carousel of Progress”
(Pic courtesy of Rikki Niblett) “There’s a great big beautiful tomorrow, shining at the end of every day!” I must admit that I tear up a little every time I hear this song now. On our last family vacation to Walt Disney World in February 2016, we visited the Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress for…
On the Road Again!
From Our Magically Speaking Newsletter Archive – subscribe today! By Roye Ann Morris It was 1983. My college roommate, who had also been my best friend since first grade, and I were both Disney fans, and a trip there for spring break seemed like a grand idea. Somehow we convinced our moms that we…
Maharajah Jungle Trek
A trip to Disney’s Animal Kingdom is never complete for our family until we’ve explored the Maharajah Jungle Trek! Located in the back of Disney’s Animal Kingdom park, behind Kali River Rapids, is the Maharajah Jungle Trek – home of giant bats, a Komodo dragon, various types of deer and birds and, the star…
Tips for Making a Disney Vacation Planning Folder
Cover of the Folder Our family of four recently headed down to Walt Disney World and were joined by my parents as well as my sister and her husband. Prior to going, I wanted to create a folder for each of them with all the information I thought they might need while we were there….
A Review of the Wilderness Explorers Game at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Disney offers interactive activities in three out of their four parks. In Epcot, they offer the Agent P’s World Showcase Adventure around World Showcase. In Magic Kingdom, they offer the Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom. And in Animal Kingdom is our favorite, the Wilderness Explorers. We love both the movie, Up, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom….
Frozen Ever After and Royal Sommerhaus Debut at Epcot
This week saw the debut of the all new Frozen Ever After attraction at Epcot’s Norway Pavilion. The new attraction, which took the place of the former Maelstrom ride, takes Guests to Arendelle where guests can enjoy a “Summer Snow Day” with Anna, Elsa, Olaf, Kristoff, Sven, and more. This unforgettable adventure whisks Guests away…
Foodie Friday: Snack Spotlight on a Smoothie from Sunshine Seasons
With the recent reopening of Soarin at the Land Pavilion in Epcot, Sunshine Seasons has begun selling breakfast items again! Breakfast items include a breakfast platter, cinnamon french toast bread pudding, breakfast paninis, muffins, and danishes. One of the items that isn’t advertised well is that the quick service dining location serves smoothies, which makes…
First Impressions of Disney Springs
I recently had the opportunity to visit the new and improved Disney Springs and it was exciting! When a name change for Downtown Disney was announced, I had no idea that so many more changes were in store. I couldn’t wait to check everything out! Having been to Downtown Disney many, many times before, I…