August 2014

2014 August, 27

Top Attractions for Toddlers

travelmagicstg2014-08-27T07:00:00-04:00August 27, 2014|Disney Travel|1 Comment

Part 1-The Magic Kingdom Disney and toddlers aren’t two words that most people expect to hear in a sentence, but the truth is these actually pair very well. Did you know Disney World has a wide array of rides that don’t have a height restriction at all and if we are being honest all of these are “must-do’s” every time I visit. In fact I didn’t truly realize how well until I started comprising this blog. With so many attractions I decided that I should break it down by park, so be on the lookout for the series. I hope [...]

2014 August, 25

Toy Story at the Disney Parks

travelmagicstg2014-08-25T07:00:00-04:00August 25, 2014|Disney World, Disneyland|0 Comments

A friend of mine recently asked me if there were any Toy Story characters or rides at Disney. Her son is a big fan of all three movies, as well as the short films, and she was hoping there would be something Toy Story themed that she could share with him on their upcoming trip... Well, friend, you're in luck! Here are the top ways to enjoy Toy Story at Disney's Parks: At Walt Disney World, there are several places to enjoy the Toy Story theme: In Magic Kingdom, go to Tomorrowland where you can test your skill shooting lasers [...]

2014 August, 24

Updated Walt Disney World Refurbishment Schedule

travelmagicstg2014-08-24T16:04:17-04:00August 24, 2014|Animal Kingdom, Disney World, Disney World Resort Refurbishments, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, Magic Kingdom, Resorts, Theme Park Refurbishments|0 Comments

Updated Walt Disney World Refurbishment Schedule Magic Kingdom® Park Astro Orbiter The Yankee Trader Mickey's PhilharMagic Carousel of Progress Enchanted Tiki Room Walt Disney World Railroad The Magic Carpet of Aladdin Cinderella's Royal Table 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 8:30 am - 11 pm on the Magic Kingdom Resort beam (12 am during Mickey's Not So Scary [...]

2014 August, 22

Experiencing Universal’s Diagon Alley: 4 Must Dos

travelmagicstg2014-08-22T07:00:00-04:00August 22, 2014|Universal Studios Orlando|0 Comments

From Harry’s initial introduction as he shops for his first year school supplies to his many visits with his friends throughout the years, Diagon Alley is essential to the story of Harry Potter. If you will love the books and movies, you will enjoy the world of London and Diagon Alley that Universal has recreated! With so much to see and do, I have four must do’s to make your Diagon Alley visit a magical experience! 1. Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringott’s The Story: Gringotts Wizarding Bank is the only bank of the wizarding world! This experience begins [...]

2014 August, 20

Disneyland Hotel

travelmagicstg2014-08-20T07:00:00-04:00August 20, 2014|Disneyland|0 Comments

The Disneyland Hotel is the classic hotel of the Disneyland Resort. It was originally opened as a motor inn and was the first to operate under the Disney name. The main lobby is filled with Disney nostalgia including Alice in Wonderland, Dumbo, and it’s a small world. The hotel has 990 rooms divided into 3 Towers - Adventure, Fantasy and Frontier. The “lobby” in each tower includes nods to attractions in that land at the Disneyland park. The hotel has standard rooms and suites ranging from 740 to 3400 square feet. Some of these amazing suites include the Pirates of [...]

2014 August, 18

If It Sounds Too Good To Be True, It Probably Is!

travelmagicstg2014-08-18T07:00:00-04:00August 18, 2014|Travel Destinations|0 Comments

If It Sounds Too Good To Be True, It Probably Is! (And other things your mother and your travel agent said to you) Haven’t you always heard this expression? “If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is!” And what about this one, “I told you so”? Don’t think for one minute that travel planners don’t make mistakes in planning their own family travel, because I’m here to tell you I did! Recently, my husband and I decided to take our family of five to Maui for a little rest and recreation. Our children are older now (20, [...]

2014 August, 15

6 Tips for Early Risers at Disney World

travelmagicstg2014-08-15T07:00:00-04:00August 15, 2014|Disney World|0 Comments

UPDATED JULY 14, 2019 So YOU are or have an early riser/s in your Disney squad?! Either by personal choice OR in my case kids that are up and raring to go by 5:30am, there are definitely ways to pass the time until it’s time to explore the parks! 1. Review your plan of attack for the day. I like to look over my Fastpass selections and dining reservations. I also take note of the locations of Disney snacks I have been Instagram stalking and wanting to try! 2. Explore your resort. Some of them are even equipped with playgrounds [...]

2014 August, 14

Updated Walt Disney World Refurbishment Schedule

travelmagicstg2014-08-14T14:30:22-04:00August 14, 2014|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Updated Walt Disney World Refurbishment Schedule Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort Magic Kingdom® Park Astro Orbiter The Yankee Trader First Aid Relocation Mickey's PhilharMagic Carousel of Progress Walt Disney World Railroad The Magic Carpet of Aladdin Cinderella's Royal Table 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 - Sep. 27, 2014 Jul. 28 [...]

2014 August, 13

Big River, California

travelmagicstg2014-08-13T07:00:00-04:00August 13, 2014|Travel Destinations|0 Comments

When I think of summer vacation I think of sunny weather, I think of children getting out of school, I think of lazy mornings, barbecue’s and cooking s’mores, but most of all I think of packing up my car and driving out to Big River, California. Big River is a very small area located about fifteen minutes before Parker, Arizona. It is part of the Colorado River (which runs through Colorado, Utah, Arizona, Nevada, California, Baja California, and Sonora). Big River is the perfect vacation spot if you enjoy being in or around water, boat rides, jet skiing, fishing, hiking, [...]

2014 August, 11

A Few Tips and Tricks for Tackling Walt Disney World

travelmagicstg2014-08-11T07:00:00-04:00August 11, 2014|Disney World|0 Comments

As a vacation planner it’s my job to do everything I can to make sure your trip to Walt Disney World is everything you hoped it would be. While some things I can’t control, like weather and crowds, there are some tips and tricks that will help to make every vacation more enjoyable. I’ve visited Walt Disney World over 20 times so chances are I’ve been there done that with just about everything. When you book your trip with me I’ll be sending you a Fairy Godmother Folder before you leave that’s full of these words of wisdom but I’m [...]