November 2013

2013 November, 15

Holiday Fun at Magic Kingdom Park

travelmagicstg2013-11-15T15:32:12-05:00November 15, 2013|Disney World, Limited Time Magic, Magic Kingdom|0 Comments

Have some Holiday fun at the Magic Kingdom Park at The Walt Disney World® Resort! From November 15, 2013 to January 4, 2014. Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year at Magic Kingdom park, where you can enjoy the occasion with an all-new Frozen treat, courtesy of Limited Time Magic! Start the day with the young citizens of Main Street, U.S.A. as they jingle along in their Holly Jolly Trolley show—re-tuned just for the season. Then, as evening enters the scene, put on your Glow with the Show Ears during nightly performances of Wishes and Celebrate the Magic, which [...]

2013 November, 15

Where do all those coins go?

travelmagicstg2013-11-15T07:00:00-05:00November 15, 2013|Disney World, Disneyland|0 Comments

Ever since I was a child, I have been intrigued with all the coins sitting on the base of the water of the It's a Small World attraction in Magic Kingdom. I had always seen the money and wondered how much money is in that water? As I got older I found myself wondering where does the money go? Surely, they have to clean it out every now and then. What happens to it? After a recent visit, I decided to do some research and I learned that money is collected in two different ways. It's a lot of work [...]

2013 November, 14

The Hogwarts Express has arrived at Universal Orlando Resort

travelmagicstg2013-11-14T15:08:21-05:00November 14, 2013|Universal Studios Orlando|1 Comment

The Hogwarts Express has arrived at Universal Orlando Resort. Universal Orlando placed the iconic locomotive and train tender on the tracks between the two theme parks. Just like in the books and films – guests will be able to board the Hogwarts Express and travel between The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade, which opened in June 2010 at Islands of Adventure, and ‘London’ when The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley opens at Universal Studios Florida next year. HARRY POTTER, characters, names and related indicia are trademarks of and © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Harry Potter [...]

2013 November, 14

Attention Tables in Wonderland Members!

travelmagicstg2013-11-14T10:17:43-05:00November 14, 2013|Disney World, Downtown Disney|0 Comments

If you are a member of Tables in Wonderland then there is some exciting Holiday Season news for you! As a special treat, Tables in Wonderland Members may now enjoy Complimentary Valet Parking at Downtown Disney® Area through January 1, 2014! Here are some things you need to know about valet parking at Downtown Disney® Area, as terms and conditions do apply: - Complimentary valet parking is for the sole purpose of dining at one of the participating restaurants at Downtown Disney® area. - One vehicle per membership card . - Present your membership card with a valid dining receipt from the participating Downtown Disney® restaurant at the [...]

2013 November, 14

New packages at the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique celebrate Disney’s Frozen

travelmagicstg2023-10-04T16:20:21-04:00November 14, 2013|Uncategorized|0 Comments

New packages were recently introduced that celebrate the upcoming release of Disney’s Frozen at the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique. The “Frozen” package includes your choice of the Anna or Elsa wigs, plus shimmering makeup, face gems, nail polish, a Princess sash and a Princess cinch bag. For an additional fee, you can add the Anna or Elsa costume and crown plus the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique imaging package to the “Frozen” package. The limited time package ends on January 3, 2014, or while supplies last. The Holiday Minnie Package was also recently added as a new offering this year. This cheery, limited time, holiday package [...]

2013 November, 13

Updated My Magic+ guest testing schedule thru March 2014

travelmagicstg2013-11-13T13:36:41-05:00November 13, 2013|Disney World, myMagic+|0 Comments

Guests are invited to participate in MyMagic+ tests based on arrival date and the Disney Resort hotel included in their reservation. Those Guests staying at a Disney Resort hotel for a pre or post night stay during a Disney Cruise Line vacation are also included. Please see below list of eligible Walt Disney World® Resort hotels and applicable arrival dates: Walt Disney World Resort Hotels NOW - Mar. 31, 2014 Oct.7 - Mar. 31, 2014 Oct. 14 - Mar. 31, 2014 Oct. 21 - Mar. 31, 2014 Disney's Contemporary Resort Disney's Pop Century Resort Disney's Yacht Club Resort Disney's Animal [...]

2013 November, 13

Exploring Walt Disney World’s Fantasyland

travelmagicstg2013-11-13T07:00:00-05:00November 13, 2013|Cinderella Castle, Disney World, Fantasyland, Magic Kingdom|0 Comments

“Here is a land of imagination, hopes and dreams. In this timeless land of enchantment the age of chivalry, magic and make-believe are reborn and fairy tales come true. Fantasyland is dedicated to the young and the young at heart, to those who believe that when you wish upon a star your dreams do come true.” – Walt Disney While some may view Fantasyland as a mecca for toddlers and pre-schoolers take some time to explore this land and you’ll find it is so much more. Fantasyland is the epicenter of Walt Disney World. This area pays tribute to where [...]

2013 November, 11

Princess Storybook Breakfast at Akershus Royal Banquet Hall

travelmagicstg2013-11-11T07:00:00-05:00November 11, 2013|characters, Dining, Dining Reservations, Disney World, Epcot|0 Comments

If you have a Princess fan in your family, don’t miss the Princess Storybook Breakfast at Akershus Royal Banquet Hall in the Norway Pavilion at Epcot. We were so excited to start our first full day at Disney World with this breakfast. Our reservations were at 8:30 am. Epcot opens at 9 am (and World Showcase doesn’t open until 11 am). If your breakfast reservation is before the park opens, there is a dedicated turnstile for you to enter through. We headed through an empty Future Showcase to World Showcase. There was a good crowd already gathered outside the [...]

2013 November, 10

Despicable Me Kids’ Suites at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando

travelmagicstg2013-11-10T18:10:01-05:00November 10, 2013|Universal Studios Orlando|0 Comments

Despicable Me Kids' Suites at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando! http://youtu.be/igqraCkM4J0

2013 November, 9

New! Honoring heroes at Magic Kingdom Park

travelmagicstg2013-11-09T11:07:15-05:00November 9, 2013|Disney World, Limited Time Magic|0 Comments

New! Honoring heroes at Magic Kingdom Park This Veterans Day, help honor the brave heroes who have defended our country with an enhanced Flag Retreat Ceremony each evening in Town Square at Magic Kingdom Park. Enjoy the patriotic musical styling of the Main Street Philharmonic and the Voices of Liberty while saluting and cheering our special Veteran of the Day flag bearer and Honorary Color Guard. It's a tribute that's bigger than just one day, but still only happening for a limited time, Nov. 11 – 15.