January 2014

2014 January, 31

Secrets of Epcot

travelmagicstg2014-01-31T07:00:00-05:00January 31, 2014|Disney Travel, Disney World, Epcot|0 Comments

Now that we’ve taken a look at some of the Imagineering secrets and little known facts of the Magic Kingdom lands let’s hop on a monorail over and explore Epcot. Fun facts abound here as well! The sidewalks twinkle at night. Take the path to the right after the Spaceship Earth and you’ll see them. The gardens throughout Epcot are the most extensive in all of Walt Disney World and are cared for by a team of 700 horticulturists. Spaceship Earth is not a big golf ball! It is actually two separate spherical structures, one inside the other. The outside [...]

2014 January, 28

Updated Walt Disney World Refurbishment Schedule

travelmagicstg2014-01-28T11:38:49-05:00January 28, 2014|Disney World, Disney World Resort Refurbishments|0 Comments

Magic Kingdom® Park Casey's Corner Splash Mountain Splashdown Photos Agrabah Bazaar Liberty Square Riverboat Monorail - MK Express Barnstormer Pinocchio's Village Haus The Plaza Restaurant 1/6/14 - 2/15/14 1/6/14 - 3/21/14 1/6/14 - 3/21/14 1/7/14 - 2/13/14 1/21/14 - 1/30/14 1/21/14 - 3/21/14 2/3/14 - 2/5/14 2/17/14 - 3/30/14 2/17/14 - 3/15/14 Epcot® None Disney's Hollywood Studios® Backlot Tour Monsters Meet & Greet 1/5/14 - 3/1/14 1/29/14 - 2/8/14 Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park Festival of the Lion King Camp Minnie-Mickey 1/6/14 1/6/14 Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park Annual Refurbishment 12/22/13 - 3/17/14 Disney's All-Star Sports Resort Grand Slam [...]

2014 January, 27

The Benefits of Being Florida Resident Passholder at Disney World

travelmagicstg2014-01-27T07:00:00-05:00January 27, 2014|Annual Passholder discounts, Disney News, Disney Travel|0 Comments

My family has been Florida seasonal passholders since 2002. We live two hours south from Disney World and try to go as often as we can. There are different options on the type of passes you can purchase as a Florida resident. We choose The Seasonal Pass, which is blocked out during the busiest times of the year. As a family we prefer to go during the off season. The different types of Florida Annual Passes are: Premium Annual Pass, Annual Pass, Seasonal Pass, Weekday Select Pass, and The Epcot after 4 Pass. The Premium Pass offers unlimited admission to [...]

2014 January, 24

Tokyo Dining

travelmagicstg2014-01-24T07:00:00-05:00January 24, 2014|Dining, Disney World, Epcot|0 Comments

It's no secret my favorite park to visit is Epcot and one of my favorite things to do at Epcot is... eat! Where else can you go from country to country sampling cuisine from around the World? You pretty much can't go wrong with any of the restaurants at Epcot and it's nice to have so many to choose from which makes it easier to land a reservation. My family had dined at Teppan Edo several times and we really enjoyed it but I wanted to try something different so I decided to go with Tokyo Dining. Tokyo Dining and [...]

2014 January, 22

My Family’s take on Transformers the Ride – Universal Studios

travelmagicstg2014-01-22T07:00:00-05:00January 22, 2014|Universal Studios Orlando|0 Comments

We headed to Universal Studios eager to start our day off saving the world as we rode one of Universal Studios newest attractions, Transformers the Ride 3D. As we approached the ride, my kids were excited when we encountered a large figure of Optimus Prime towering over the ride entrance. We grabbed our 3D glasses and jumped into our Autobot vehicle ready to help our transformer friends make the world a safer place. Let me start by saying Universal Studios definitely know what they are doing when it comes to simulation rides. The level of detail that went into this [...]

2014 January, 20

Diaper bag tips for your next Disney trip

travelmagicstg2014-01-20T07:00:00-05:00January 20, 2014|Disney Travel|0 Comments

Wondering what to pack in your diaper bag for an awesome day at Disney? Check out my top ten tips for packing your diaper bag! 1. Use a back pack instead of a typical diaper bag. Disney buses do NOT allow you to push your strollers directly onto the bus. You must fold it and hold your children on the seat next to you or on your lap. A back pack will help facilitate a smooth transportation transition. You can quickly throw your back pack on and have free hands to take care of the rest. 2. Small first aid [...]

2014 January, 17

The Writer’s Stop

travelmagicstg2014-01-17T07:00:00-05:00January 17, 2014|Disney Dining plan, Disney World, Hollywood Studios|1 Comment

Disney has a secret in Hollywood Studios, and it’s called the Writer’s Stop! The Writer’s Stop is the perfect replica of a little neighborhood coffee shop. It’s disguised to blend right in: you might even mistake it for just like another studio storefront! Don’t bother to stop and check the map, because you won’t find it listed! Circle Marks the Spot, for the Writer’s Stop! It is nestled right behind the Tatooine Traders and right next door to the Sci-Fi Dine-in Theater! In fact, there is a door from the waiting room of the Sci-Fi restaurant right into the Writer’s [...]

2014 January, 15

Extra Doses of Magic: Real Stories from Real Families

travelmagicstg2023-10-23T16:30:56-04:00January 15, 2014|Disney Travel|0 Comments

Everyone has a story. Everyone who has been on any kind of Disney vacation has a Magical story. You know what I am talking about; those extra doses of Magic (or Pixie Dust) that make any Disney trip extra special, the experiences that keep you wanting to come back and keep you telling stories again and again. Maybe it was a cast member who went above and beyond, maybe it was an extra magical encounter with your favorite character or a special phone call from Mickey. I absolutely love hearing these types of stories, so I thought I’d share some [...]

2014 January, 14

Offer extended! Book a minimum 4-night stay at Aulani and get the 4th night free*

travelmagicstg2014-01-14T13:02:03-05:00January 14, 2014|Disney's Alunai Resort|0 Comments

Offer extended! For a limited time, when you book a minimum 4-night stay at Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa, you will get the 4th night free* - including breakfast daily for two adults at the new Ulu Cafe. You can enjoy more of our newly expanded Resort, including additional dining, shopping and water experiences. And so much is already included in the cost of their stay, including Waikolohe Valley Pools, Aunty’s Beach House kids’ club, peaceful Ko Olina Cove and family entertainment, such as Starlit Hui show and ‘Ohana outdoor movie nights! Must book this offer by March 1, 2014, for stays [...]

2014 January, 13

Updated Walt Disney World Refurbishment Schedule

travelmagicstg2014-01-13T13:23:40-05:00January 13, 2014|Disney World, Disney World Resort Refurbishments|0 Comments

Magic Kingdom® Park Casey's Corner Splash Mountain Splashdown Photos Agrabah Bazaar The Magic Carpets of Aladdin Liberty Square Riverboat Monorail - MK Express Barnstormer Tomorrowland Transit Authority Pinocchio's Village Haus The Plaza Restaurant 1/6/14 - 2/15/14 1/6/14 - 3/21/14 1/6/14 - 3/21/14 1/7/14 - 2/13/14 1/13/14 - 1/16/14 1/21/14 - 1/30/14 1/21/14 - 3/21/14 2/3/14 - 2/5/14 2/10/14 - 3/27/14 2/17/14 - 3/30/14 2/17/14 - 3/7/14 Epcot® American Adventure Restrooms Mid-January - End of January Disney's Hollywood Studios® Backlot Tour 1/5/14 - 3/1/14 Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park Festival of the Lion King Camp Minnie-Mickey 1/6/14 1/6/14 Disney's Blizzard [...]