chicagocraftgal, Author at Magically Capable

22Dec 2018 by chicagocraftgal

5 Days of Christmas- Day 3: Disney Lover’s Gift Guide

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Have a Disney Lover in Your Life?Do you have someone in your life who loves all things Disney? Trying to figure out what to get for them? I've complied a list of items ranging in prices that would be thoughtful gifts this year. I'm including it as part of my 5 Days of Christmas. 1. Mickey Waffle Iron Disney fans often joke that food tastes better when it is Mickey shaped. This waffle iron helps you bring that magic home. 2. LEGO Disney Castle. This ambitious 4,080 piece LEGO set would proudly be displayed in any Disney lover's home. Standing at over 29" high, this massive set has five mini-figures and lots of fun details inside. For those who want a smaller and more affordable option, the Cinderella Dream Castle…

21Dec 2018 by chicagocraftgal

5 Days of Christmas-Day 2: Watch Ralph Breaks the Internet

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12 Days of Christmas Activity - Watch Ralph Breaks the Internet Our family loves to take in movies during the holidays. We have a lot of us, so we tend to go to matinees and pick our movies carefully. If you haven't seen it yet, a fun family activity would be to watch Ralph Breaks the Internet. What We Knew Going In We knew from multiple trailers Sugar Rush gets broken, WiFi gets plugged in, and Ralph and Vanellope leave the surge station to go the internet. Some trailers show them buy something on eBay and needing to pay for it. They encounter a racing game and lots of new characters and go to the Oh My Disney website. One of the trailers has Vanellope encountering all the Disney Princesses…

20Dec 2018 by chicagocraftgal

5 Days of Christmas-Day 1: Visiting the Holiday Light Display on Jeater Bend in Celebration

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Merry Christmas! I've had to modify the challenge given to me by another blogger - it's now a 5 Days of Christmas challenge. So every day for the next 5 days I will be posting Disney related crafts and activities until we hit the big day. Today is Day One. Let's get started! Day One - Holiday Lights On Jeater Bend DriveWith the expansions going on in Hollywood Studios the Osborne Family Spectacle of Lights was retired. Many people have wonderful memories of the holiday light displays in the Streets of America. I've heard more than a few people wonder where they can see such a display like that. [caption id="attachment_1640" align="alignnone" width="1089" height="722"] The lighted Mickey Mouse in the photo dances and the faces sing. Photo courtesy of briancrawford.com…

11Dec 2018 by chicagocraftgal

Have Patience With Me While We Deal With This Family Crisis

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I ApologizeI apologize the fresh content I've been working on isn't up right now. I've actually got about 20 posts in varying stages of completion. However this month has been crisis moment after crisis moment. The details are too personal to share right now. Prayers (if you believe in prayer) are appreciated. This means I haven't been able to get up content as I would have liked to. I will do my best to keep pushing forward. I want Magically Capable to be a great resource to other families with special needs and disabilities. Future posts close to completion: All about the Disability Access Service program Character Meals Using a stroller as a wheelchair 5 Days of Holiday countdown Preparing your child for his/her first visit Interest Surveys and much…

04Dec 2018 by chicagocraftgal

News: Spotted in the Parks

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A new stroller rental company has hit town. Fantasy Strollers provides carriage and spaceship styled strollers for 8 hours starting at $132. They can fit two children up to 95 lbs each. Some carriages will have a bed option. The one below appears to be one of them. I was sent this photo from Epcot (in a favorite quiet spot location). Let me know if this is something you would do for your child. UPDATE: Disney has since put an official ban on large strollers like these. However, last time I was there I did see larger than normal wagon-type stroller which may have just met the size maximum size restrictions. Good luck and see you in the parks!

26Nov 2018 by chicagocraftgal

Understanding MagicBands at Disney World

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Understanding MagicBands Disney World now uses Magic Bands across all parks and hotels. They are an integral part of the park system and you'll need them to access many of the systems at Disney World. What are they? They are adjustable plastic bracelets with a unique RFID chip/radio inside them. The bands are adjustable for even small children by removing the dark grey border around them. They are battery operated. No one is quite sure how long the batteries last. Why do I need one? MagicBands link you and your party to pretty much everything around the parks. It's the key to your Disney resort hotel room, your credit card (you can opt to use it for purchases), your means of utilizing the dining plan (if you have one), your…

26Nov 2018 by chicagocraftgal

Ride Suggestions for those with Severe Osteogenesis Imperfecta or Ankylosing Spondylitis at Disney

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We have some friends whose eldest son has Osteogenesis Imperfecta (Brittle Bone disease). He's had countless surgeries and visits with doctors. Despite all he's been through, he is one of the most cheerful and forgiving people I know. This family inspires me. Their son has some very real limitations and obstacles in his life, but they are always looking for ways for him to do as much as he can. They are the inspiration for this post because every family deserves to have magical memories. As with Autism, there is a spectrum for those with Osteogenesis Imperfecta. Some are mildly affected and don't ever really realize they have it. Others are much more sensitive. My friend's son is somewhere in the middle. When they went to Disney, their son was…

13Nov 2018 by chicagocraftgal

Priorities to Consider in Choosing When to Visit Disney World

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We Want to Go to Disney. When Should We Go? One of the first things you need to decide when are planning a Walt Disney World vacation is when to go. This is especially true of families with disabilities or special needs. You should take a good look at your family and their needs to determine what your priorities are and how that affects the time of year you want to visit Mickey Mouse. A few examples of things you might ask yourself: Does your child(ren) have a hard time keeping up with school? If so you may be limited to school holidays and summer breaks. Do you need as few people around as possible? Then avoid peak times like summer and the week between Christmas and New Years…

09Nov 2018 by chicagocraftgal

Understanding FastPass+ at Disney World

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What is FastPass+? FastPass is Disney's reservation system for rides. The system is slightly different in California versus Florida. The system in Florida is controlled through your "My Disney Experience" account on your official Disney World app. It is also called FastPass+ in Florida. Who Uses It? And How Does it Work? Anyone with a Disney World park ticket can use the FastPass+ system. You basically "reserve" a time slot to ride a specific ride during a one hour window on a given day. There are only so many allotted slots per hour reserved for FastPass+. Once those slots fill up, guests either have to reserve an earlier or later time, or go with the standby line. You will still have some waiting in the FastPass+ line, but is significantly…