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2022 June, 10

What To Do When You Can’t Reserve Popular Disney Dining Options
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What To Do When You Can’t Reserve Popular Disney Dining Options

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What To Do When You Can’t Reserve Popular Disney Dining Options

Kelly Russo2022-06-10T10:45:01-04:00June 10, 2022|Disney World|0 Comments

You and your travel advisor plan each meal and park meticulously, everything is perfect but at 60 days when dining reservations opens for your vacation dates….. the stars don’t align and your must dos aren't available! So what happens when you don’t get what you want on the first try? I know it is frustrating, but we have some tips to help! Stay flexible! It might be available on another date that might not be your first choice - but try for other dates! Keep looking! Your trusted travel advisor will keep tabs on your most wanted reservations, but it [...]

2022 March, 26

10 Tips for Traveling with Babies and Toddlers
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10 Tips for Traveling with Babies and Toddlers

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10 Tips for Traveling with Babies and Toddlers

Kelly Russo2022-03-26T08:18:08-04:00March 26, 2022|Disney Travel, Disney World|0 Comments

Some of my most cherished childhood memories are from traveling to Florida to visit my grandparents and spending a few days at Walt Disney World. Now that I am a mom, I am super thankful that my parents were able to give my sisters and me those priceless memories! I also appreciate their willingness to do so year after year! Taking toddlers on a Disney vacation is fun, but it can be highly stressful and exhausting! Nevertheless, I have done it a couple of times and learned a few valuable lessons through trial and error. Here are my tried and [...]

2019 August, 15

International Travel with Tiny Humans – Tips and Tricks
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International Travel with Tiny Humans – Tips and Tricks

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International Travel with Tiny Humans – Tips and Tricks

travelmagicstg2019-08-15T09:39:53-04:00August 15, 2019|Travel Destinations|0 Comments

Does the mere title of this blog make you break out in hives? Is your eye twitching yet? The thought of traveling long distances with younger kids can be intimidating. I’ve lost count of how many people looked at me like I was absolutely insane when I told them we were taking our 14-month-old on an international flight for summer vacation. It’s hard work; there’s no sugar coating that. My husband and I learned the hard way how to make it fun for everyone. Nothing says travel disaster like being trapped [...]

2016 November, 3

What Not to Forget When Packing for Disney

travelmagicstg2023-10-04T17:17:37-04:00November 3, 2016|Disney World|0 Comments

Your vacation is paid off, your MagicBands have arrived and now it is time to start packing. You don’t want to forget a thing. You’ve read about what clothes to pack, to bring ponchos for those rainy days and not to forget your sunscreen. Here are some things that you may have forgotten to add to your list. Room and Organization Needs: ● Nightlight - With the curtains drawn and lights off, it is really dark in your resort room. This will help you make your way around the room if you need to get up in the night. ● [...]

2016 August, 4

How (and When) to use Rider Switch at Walt Disney World

travelmagicstg2016-08-04T06:00:20-04:00August 4, 2016|Disney Travel|0 Comments

There have been some changes made to the Rider Switch Service since the writing of this blog. Please see the updated info as of July 2018 here. This free service for families with young children is often overlooked. Using it correctly can enhance your vacation and take some stress out of your park days while saving valuable time. If guests in your party can’t or don’t want to board an attraction, you don’t have to miss out! If a child does not meet the height requirement or a guest does not wish to board a particular attraction, no problem! With Rider [...]

2016 May, 26

Cruising Disney Cruise Lines with Young Children

travelmagicstg2023-09-29T18:17:47-04:00May 26, 2016|Disney Cruise Line|0 Comments

It’s no secret that Disney knows families. So what’s the perfect family cruise? A Disney Cruise of course! With 4 ships and itineraries all over the globe, adventure is just around the corner! If you have a younger child, you may not be sure if a Disney Cruise is for you. Here are some wonderful things about cruising with young children on Disney Cruise Lines. All Disney Cruise ships have complimentary drop-off youth programs for children ages 3-12, who are potty trained. The Oceaneer Club and Oceaneer Lab are also open during the day during certain hours for open house [...]

2016 February, 29

The One Tip To Help Avoid Rookie Mistakes on Disney Trips

travelmagicstg2016-02-29T06:00:52-05:00February 29, 2016|Disney World|0 Comments

A few short years ago, I was in the midst of one of the happiest – and most stressful - times of my life! I was planning a wedding AND a Disney vacation at the same time! Looking back, I think I spent more time worrying about the honeymoon at Disney World than I worried about the actual wedding! We had booked our vacation with a local travel agent – her services began and ended with making sure our resort and flights were taken care of, so I was left to plan all the details myself. Now, full disclosure – [...]

2015 November, 27

Favorite Disney Resorts

travelmagicstg2023-10-23T16:27:40-04:00November 27, 2015|Disney World|0 Comments

So, my goal is to stay at every single Disney resort and having now stayed at 8 of the Disney resorts (with 2 more to come this December), I am well on my way! So, I thought I would share my favorite resorts so far in case you are trying to decide on a resort for your first Disney trip or maybe even wanting to change up your normal routine for your next trip. Here are my favorites in each category. Value Resort: Art of Animation If you haven’t heard the hype about the newest Disney Resort then [...]

2015 March, 11

Being a Non-Runner at a runDisney Race

travelmagicstg2015-03-11T06:00:00-04:00March 11, 2015|Disney Travel|0 Comments

Last month I participated in my very first runDisney event, the Enchanted 10k during Princess Half Marathon Weekend! Now, let me preface this by saying I am NOT an athletic person! As much as I’d like to be, I’ve just never had it in me! So when I signed up for the Enchanted 10k, I was super excited, but as the trip neared, I started to freak out a little. I’d never done more than an untimed 5k in my life, how was I going to double that and finish 6.2 miles in a timely manner?! As with all Disney [...]

2014 May, 14

TOP 10 Reasons WHY you SHOULD use a TRAVEL WITH THE MAGIC Vacation Planner

travelmagicstg2014-05-14T07:00:00-04:00May 14, 2014|Disney World|0 Comments

1. FREE, FREE, FREE! Our services are FREE! Are there many services that are FREE anymore? I think not! 2. Discount Monitoring! Not only do we stay on stop of new and upcoming discounts, we apply them to your existing reservation to get you the biggest Disney bang for your buck. 3. Dining Reservations! We book dining for you up to 180 days before your trip. We work extremely hard to reserve the restaurants that are on your tummy’s bucket list. 4. Itinerary planning! Not sure which parks to visit on which days during your vacation? Not sure which rides [...]