June 2014

2014 June, 23

10 Great Disney World Bucket List Ideas from a Disney Travel Planner

travelmagicstg2014-06-23T07:00:00-04:00June 23, 2014|Disney Travel|0 Comments

I've been to Walt Disney World quite a few times, and there are always things I discover to add to my "To Do" list for the next time! So if you've already tried a Dole Whip, eaten waffles at Chef Mickey's, and know all the words to "it's a small world", maybe you'll find some inspiration for your next trip here: 1) Visit Beaches and Cream Ice Cream Shop at Disney's Beach Club resort - I need to order the "Kitchen Sink". (Look it up; you won't believe all the stuff that's in there!) I may even share it with [...]

2014 June, 22

Death Match 2014 – Day 6 & 7 trip report

travelmagicstg2014-06-22T16:38:00-04:00June 22, 2014|Travel Destinations|0 Comments

LOS ANGELES Background: About a year ago, I got a great idea for a road trip. I'd take my kids, fly from my hometown of Houston TX , to San Diego CA, and then drive from San Diego to Oakland. We'd stop and see all the sights along the way, and then fly home from Oakland. Then I asked my friend Gina, who lives in California, if she'd like to come along. With her kids. She agreed, and Death Match 2014 was born. Two ladies, seven kids, and a 15-day road trip up the California Coast. Day 6 - We [...]

2014 June, 22

Death Match 2014 – Day 8 trip report

travelmagicstg2014-06-22T07:00:00-04:00June 22, 2014|Travel|0 Comments

UNIVERSAL HOLLYWOOD Background: About a year ago, I got a great idea for a road trip. I'd take my kids, fly from my hometown of Houston TX , to San Diego CA, and then drive from San Diego to Oakland. We'd stop and see all the sights along the way, and then fly home from Oakland. Then I asked my friend Gina, who lives in California, if she'd like to come along. With her kids. She agreed, and Death Match 2014 was born. Two ladies, seven kids, and a 15-day road trip up the California Coast. Day 8- Today was [...]

2014 June, 20

Death Match 2014 – Day 4 & 5 trip report

travelmagicstg2014-06-20T07:00:00-04:00June 20, 2014|Travel, Travel Destinations|0 Comments

Background: About a year ago, I got a great idea for a road trip. I'd take my kids, fly from my hometown of Houston TX , to San Diego CA, and then drive from San Diego to Oakland. We'd stop and see all the sights along the way, and then fly home from Oakland. Then I asked my friend Gina, who lives in California, if she'd like to come along. With her kids. She agreed, her daughter Emma named the trip, and Death Match 2014 was born. Two ladies, seven kids, and a 15-day road trip up the California Coast. [...]

2014 June, 19

Family Cruising on Disney Cruise Line

travelmagicstg2014-06-19T07:00:00-04:00June 19, 2014|Disney Cruise Line|0 Comments

From the moment you arrive at the port, you’ll notice something about Disney Cruise Lines – it’s all about family. With the creation of Disney Cruise Lines, the company wanted to keep true to Walt Disney’s original vision for the parks. They wanted to create a place where families could come together to play, but also have wonderful options for adults to relax and enjoy some alone time. One thing that Disney does differently from other cruise lines is the staggered port arrival times. When you complete your online check-in, you will select your port arrival time window. This will [...]

2014 June, 18

Death Match 2014 – Day 3

travelmagicstg2014-06-18T07:00:00-04:00June 18, 2014|Disney Travel|0 Comments

DAY 3 - TRIP REPORT Background: About a year ago, I got a great idea for a road trip. I'd take my kids, fly from my hometown of Houston TX , to San Diego CA, and then drive from San Diego to Oakland. We'd stop and see all the sights along the way, and then fly home from Oakland. Then I asked my friend Gina, who lives in California, if she'd like to come along. With her kids. She agreed, and Death Match 2014 was born. Two ladies, seven kids, and a 15-day road trip up the California Coast. Day [...]

2014 June, 17

Updated Walt Disney World Refurbishment Schedule

travelmagicstg2014-06-17T11:55:49-04:00June 17, 2014|Disney World Resort Refurbishments|0 Comments

Updated Walt Disney World Refurbishment Schedule Magic Kingdom® Park Tomorrowland Transit Authority - People Mover Astro Orbiter Liberty Square Riverboat Mickey's PhilharMagic Carousel of Progress Monorail - Monorail service will be adjusted on the Magic Kingdom Park and Epcot beams in order to accommodate the installation of a new state-of-the art train control system. As a result, monorail service will run from: 8:30 a.m.- midnight on the Magic Kingdom Resort beam 9:30 a.m.- 11:30 p.m. on the Magic Kingdom Express beam 9 a.m. -11 p.m. on the Epcot beam Jun. 2 - Aug. 4, 2014 Jun. 2 - Sep. 19, 2014 Aug. 4 - 8, 2014 Sept. 8 - 19, [...]

2014 June, 17

Death Match 2014 – Day 1 and 2

travelmagicstg2014-06-17T07:00:00-04:00June 17, 2014|Disney Travel|0 Comments

DAY 1 & 2 - TRIP REPORT Background: About a year ago, I got a great idea for a road trip. I'd take my kids, fly from my hometown of Houston TX , to San Diego CA, and then drive from San Diego to Oakland. We'd stop and see all the sights along the way, and then fly home from Oakland. Then I asked my friend Gina, who lives in California, if she'd like to come along. With her kids. She agreed, and Death Match 2014 was born. Two ladies, seven kids, and a 15-day road trip up the California [...]

2014 June, 16

Conservation Station at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park

travelmagicstg2014-06-16T07:00:00-04:00June 16, 2014|Animal Kingdom, Disney Travel|0 Comments

If you’ve visited Disney’s Animal Kingdom and bypassed Rafiki’s Planet Watch you’ve missed on out one of the most enriching parts of the park. Here you will find Conservation Station, a real live working conservation, education and rehabilitation center for animals. Guests arrive at Conservation Station via the Wildlife Express Train located in the Africa section of Animal Kingdom. Along the one mile train ride you will see some of the backstage area of Animal Kingdom including where some of the safari animals are housed. You’ll take this same train back when you are ready to return to Africa. As [...]

2014 June, 13

Death Match 2014

travelmagicstg2014-06-13T07:00:00-04:00June 13, 2014|Disneyland|0 Comments

PRE-TRIP REPORT About a year ago, I got a great idea for a road trip. I'd take my kids, fly from my hometown of Houston TX , to San Diego CA, and then drive from San Diego to Oakland. We'd stop and see all the sights along the way, and then fly home from Oakland. Then I asked my friend Gina, who lives in California, if she'd like to come along. With her kids. She agreed, and Death Match 2014 was born. Two ladies and seven kids, for a 15-day road trip up the California coast. We plan to visit [...]