With growth comes change. Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’re probably aware that Star Wars Galaxy Edge is opening in Disney Parks in 2019. This means there will be massive amounts of people (crowds like you find the week between Christmas and New Years) visiting the Disney Parks in the months (and years) […]
Indiana Jones™ Epic Stunt Spectacular!: Relic or Treasure?
It feels as if Disney’s Hollywood Studios is in an awkward adolescent phase. Wanting to no longer be a half-day park, but not yet ready for the responsibility of being a full-day park. Disney’s Hollywood Studios is undergoing some of the growing pains we expect from such maturation. The (yet to be officially named) Star […]
The Merchandise Awakens, Episode II
There’s been a disturbance in the retail industry…have you felt it? While not garnering the media and merchandise excitement of its predecessor, “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” the eagerly anticipated release of “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” has fans ready to be wowed and shell out some cash for cool new “Star Wars” merchandise. […]
Your Weekly Dose of Disney History
Welcome to Magical DIScoveries – our weekly coverage of Disney History. This week we are highlighting important events that occurred August 29 –September 4. Join us as we look at facts relating to Walt Disney, Disney Parks, Disney films, Disney Legends, and more. Disney History- August 29 through September 4 August 29, 1964 Disney’s Mary Poppins is released on August 29, 1964. […]
Surviving Sickness in Walt Disney World
Have you ever wondered what to do when you are sick or injured while visiting the Walt Disney World Resort? Here are the Ins and Outs on some options available to guests of Walt Disney World. Non-Emergency Medical Care in Walt Disney World The First Aid Stations at the Walt Disney World Resort are the best […]
The STEAM Behind the Magic: The Science of Imagineering DVD Series
If you’re a parent of a school-aged child, you’ve undoubtedly heard of STEM or STEAM. And, much like veggies, you may find yourself trying to sneak Science, Technology, Math, Art and Engineering into your child’s daily life. What if I told you that you could teach your child about STEAM topics and get your Disney […]
Beating the Summer Heat at Disney
We all know that “Winter’s a good time to stay in and cuddle”, but how can we keep a “happy snowman” in Summer? I took my first summertime trip to Walt Disney World last month. I knew the crowds would be thick, and I knew the sun would be out in full force. I didn’t let […]
Recreating the Magic at Home: Cooking Disney Parks Meals!
After a trip to Disneyland or Walt Disney World, I’m often missing the magic: the smells, the rides, the characters and the food. I can’t recreate all that magic at home but I can recreate the delicious food! I decided that I was going to recreate four (4) Disney Parks dishes from Walt Disney World. […]
A Taste of Norway with a Promenade of Princesses
There is no doubt that character meals are a great way to knock out several characters at one time. On our latest trip to Walt Disney World, we took advantage of character meals (remember our 1900 Park Fare Breakfast magic?) to save precious time in the parks. While Cinderella’s Royal Table is the epitome of Disney magic- […]
Tips for Visiting Disney Parks without a Bag
Last year I did an article on the Top 10 Helpful Things to Bring to the Park. You can read it here. Today, I’m going to give you tips on how to go to the parks without a bag (or at least a much smaller one!). As you probably know, going to any Disney park […]