November 2014

2014 November, 28

Big Bear California Your Natural Paradise

travelmagicstg2014-11-28T06:00:00-05:00November 28, 2014|Travel Destinations|0 Comments

Big Bear, California your natural paradise is just a short drive away. This is one of the few places in California where there is not only beautiful sunshine, but it also snows in several months throughout the year! It is truly one of the best kept secrets when visiting California. There are beautiful trees everywhere you look, there is a lake, hotels, cabin rentals, a zoo, shopping you name it. Big bear is a great way to get away, but still be close to all the comforts of home as well. There are grocery stores, pizza delivery and even a [...]

2014 November, 26

Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort Black Friday offer!

travelmagicstg2014-11-26T09:12:49-05:00November 26, 2014|Special Offers, Universal Studios Orlando|0 Comments

Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort Black Friday offer! Offer valid for Bookings: 11/28/14 – 12/1/14 Offer valid for Travel: [...]

2014 November, 26

The Best Snacks at Disneyland Park

travelmagicstg2014-11-26T06:00:00-05:00November 26, 2014|Disneyland|0 Comments

There is no denying that the food at Disneyland is delicious. Options range from pizza to Monte Cristo sandwiches with almost everything in between! However, there are some times when you don’t want to waste valuable park time sitting down for a full meal. Here is a list of the best snack foods at Disneyland Park to fill you up and fulfill your cravings. 1. Churros If you need a sugar burst or just to satisfy your sweet tooth, pick up a churro at one of the many stands around the park. Portable, light, and delicious churros will give you [...]

2014 November, 24

Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside: A Resort Bucket List

travelmagicstg2014-11-24T06:00:00-05:00November 24, 2014|Disney World|0 Comments

Our next Disney vacation is coming up and I can hardly contain my excitement! Fun at the parks is not the only thing I have a plan for. Planning fun resort activities is a must! Some time in the middle of our trip we also set aside a “resort day” where we take it easy and further take advantage of all the fun our resort has to offer. Port Orleans Riverside will be our home away from home this trip and I have compiled a resort bucket list I would LOVE to tackle on our resort day AND any other [...]

2014 November, 21

Family Fun at Splitsville Luxury Lanes

travelmagicstg2014-11-21T06:00:00-05:00November 21, 2014|Disney Dining plan, Disney World, Downtown Disney|0 Comments

Family Fun at Splitsville Luxury Lanes Downtown Disney’s West Side is home to a unique entertainment option for your family – Splitsville Luxury Lanes! With its retro look, upgraded food options, and family friendly atmosphere, it’s a great place to get away from the hustle and bustle of the parks and enjoy a friendly game of competition! The Attraction: Splitsville is an oversized bowling extravaganza! With 30 lanes to choose from, brightly colored Mickey and Minnie bowling balls, and bumpers and ramps for the little ones, your family will find unexpected fun! It’s easy to grab a spot at Splitsville! [...]

2014 November, 19

Walt Disney: One Man’s Dream

travelmagicstg2014-11-19T06:00:00-05:00November 19, 2014|Disney World, Hollywood Studios|0 Comments

One of my very favorite attractions in all of Walt Disney World can be found in a little corner of Hollywood Studios. One Man’s Dream is a tribute to the man behind the mouse and offers a glimpse into the life and legacy of Walt Disney. Located on Mickey Avenue this is a walk through, go at your own pace attraction. As you move through the building you move through Walt’s life. The entrance begins with Walt’s life as a young boy in Marceline, Missouri. Here you’ll find pictures of Walt as a baby, vintage family photographs and artifacts including [...]

2014 November, 17

Christmas Must Do’s at Walt Disney World

travelmagicstg2014-11-17T06:00:00-05:00November 17, 2014|Disney Travel|0 Comments

Christmas is my favorite holiday and I can’t think of a better way to celebrate than at Walt Disney World where there are Christmas surprises in every direction you turn! Magic Kingdom – First, don’t miss the magical transformation of Cinderella’s Castle into a frosty ice palace. The featured show in the past, Cinderella’s Holiday Wish, will be replaced this year with a ‘Frozen’ lighting ceremony, featuring characters from the instant icy classic. Queen Elsa will use her powers to transform the castle into an ice palace. This transformation usually takes place around 6:15 pm and is available to guests [...]

2014 November, 14

Tips for the parks

travelmagicstg2014-11-14T06:00:00-05:00November 14, 2014|Disney World|0 Comments

Looking for tips and strategies to make your trip smoother? Here are some ideas to help you out! · If you are flying into Los Angeles International airport or Orange County airport for Disneyland in CA, arrangements can be made with Disneyland Resort Express shuttle or Super Shuttle to get you from the airport to the resorts. There is a charge for this service. *If you choose the Super Shuttle, and you have a small child under 48", you will need to provide a car seat or booster seat. This is mandatory. · If you have a stroller at the [...]

2014 November, 13

runDisney Costume Tips

travelmagicstg2014-11-13T06:00:00-05:00November 13, 2014|Disney World|0 Comments

runDisney Costume Tips I have run many, many runDisney races over the past five years. When I first started running them, it was at the very beginning of my running “career” (the Disney half marathon was my very first half!) so I didn’t know that dressing up for races was a “thing”. Also, it seems as the years have gone on, more and more people are embracing costumes. Running a Disney race is one of the most fun things you will ever do, so why not make it even more fun with costumes? Below are some of my favorite costumes [...]

2014 November, 12

Universal Orlando Ticket Options

travelmagicstg2014-11-12T06:00:00-05:00November 12, 2014|Universal Studios Orlando|0 Comments

The Universal Orlando Resort is the place to be! With the brand new expansion of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, new attractions such as Transformers and Despicable Me, and old favorites like ET, Jurassic Park, Spiderman, and the Mummy; there really is something for everyone at the Universal Orlando Resort. Not to mention some amazing entertainment and cuisine including 4 new restaurants at Universal’s City Walk. Before you plan your visit, you will want to decide what kind of tickets and options you want for your Universal Orlando visit. Here is a quick overview of the ticket options. “Single [...]