March 2015

2015 March, 20

PhotoPass at Aulani, a Disney Resort and Spa

travelmagicstg2023-10-03T17:17:36-04:00March 20, 2015|Disney Travel|0 Comments

One of the most fun parts of a family vacation is creating collectibles of all the fun to remember after you return home. Photos are an easy souvenir and a wonderful way to relive all the fun your family had. Visitors to Disney Parks may be familiar with Disney’s PhotoPass system, the system which allows guests to view photos taken by Disney photographers. You can view these photos online or at kiosks while at the park, and for additional pricing, you can take them home with you. Aulani, a Disney Resort and Spa, also uses this service. How it works: [...]

2015 March, 18

The Atlantis-Paradise Island, Bahamas

travelmagicstg2015-03-18T06:00:00-04:00March 18, 2015|Travel, Travel Destinations|0 Comments

Recently, I had the opportunity to visit Paradise. Well, Paradise Island in the Bahamas, but it’s pretty close to Paradise! You’ve seen this hotel in movies and on commercials. It’s made to look like as though it rose from the ocean. It’s a very large resort with beautiful architecture. There is some of the bluest water in the world in the Bahamas. One of my friends even called it “Aqua Marine” and I believe she is right! There are also some of the friendliest people there that I’ve ever encountered at the Atlantis! The staff at the Atlantis all seems [...]

2015 March, 16

The France Pavilion at Epcot

travelmagicstg2015-03-16T06:00:00-04:00March 16, 2015|Disney Travel, Disney World, Epcot|0 Comments

Bonjour! Welcome to France…Disney style. Tucked away in the southern corner of World Showcase at Disney’s Epcot is the France Pavilion. Come and stroll the cobblestone streets and enjoy the wine and music and you’ll feel you’ve been transported to the streets of Paris in the spring time. France is located right across the footbridge from the UK. This is where Disney’s version of the English Channel meets Disney’s version of the River Seine. The footbridge is actually inspired by the Pont de Arts bridge in Paris. Once you cross the bridge you will find reflections of the Seine riverfront [...]

2015 March, 13

7 Reasons Why You should “Bounce Back” to Disney

travelmagicstg2015-03-13T06:00:00-04:00March 13, 2015|Disney Travel|0 Comments

First and foremost, what is a Disney bounce back offer? It's a discount that is offered to people while they are still on vacation (and experiencing a Disney high) to entice them to book their next Disney trip. Bounce back offers typically cover travel within a year of your current vacation and can be found on a flyer in your hotel room. The discounts vary, but are often a percentage discount off the full-price amount of a room or a FREE dining discount. Bounce back? Why should I book a bounce back offer? 1. It is easy! The number to [...]

2015 March, 11

Updated Walt Disney World Refurbishment Schedule

travelmagicstg2015-03-11T07:57:15-04:00March 11, 2015|Disney World, Disney World Resort Refurbishments, Downtown Disney, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, Magic Kingdom, Resorts|0 Comments

Updated Walt Disney World Refurbishment Schedule as of March 9, 2015 Magic Kingdom® Park Harmony Barber Shop Pirates of the Caribbean Jungle Cruise it's a small world Big Thunder Mountain Liberty Tree Tavern Dream Along with Mickey Liberty Square Riverboat Monorail The Walt Disney World® Resort Monorail System will undergo refurbishment that will impact the Express monorail beam, which runs between the Ticket & Transportation Center and the Magic Kingdom. Express beam shutdowns will occur between the hours of 11:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The Resort beam will continue to run during downtimes. Guests arriving at the [...]

2015 March, 11

Being a Non-Runner at a runDisney Race

travelmagicstg2015-03-11T06:00:00-04:00March 11, 2015|Disney Travel|0 Comments

Last month I participated in my very first runDisney event, the Enchanted 10k during Princess Half Marathon Weekend! Now, let me preface this by saying I am NOT an athletic person! As much as I’d like to be, I’ve just never had it in me! So when I signed up for the Enchanted 10k, I was super excited, but as the trip neared, I started to freak out a little. I’d never done more than an untimed 5k in my life, how was I going to double that and finish 6.2 miles in a timely manner?! As with all Disney [...]

2015 March, 9

Hidden Extras at Disneyland Park

travelmagicstg2015-03-09T06:00:00-04:00March 9, 2015|Disneyland|0 Comments

The Disney resorts are renowned for their attention to detail and ability to incorporate magic into every nook and cranny imaginable. Disney has added interactive queues to keep guests entertained on some rides in Disney World, but there are some secret extras in Disneyland that only the adventures know about. Check out the bonuses in the Disneyland Park just waiting to be explored! Here’s an easy one: touch the golden apple near the entrance to Snow White’s Scary Adventures to hear a mysterious, disembodied laugh. Could it be the evil queen? There are lots of hidden extras in the queue [...]

2015 March, 6

6 Things You May Have Missed About the Paradise Pier Hotel

travelmagicstg2015-03-06T06:00:00-05:00March 6, 2015|Disneyland|0 Comments

Many pick the Paradise Pier Hotel at the Disneyland Resort because of its awesome location and affordable price! However, there are 6 hidden benefits inside this comfortable, cheerful resort that you might want to consider: 1. Business Center The Business Center, located on the second floor, provides 24 hour access to computer and printing services. You can print your boarding passes and Disneyland Tickets free of charge with other services for a small fee. 2. Fitness Center Staying fit while on vacation is a priority for me! Guests at the Paradise Pier can utilize Mickey’s Beach Fitness Center on the [...]

2015 March, 5

Packing for a runDisney race

travelmagicstg2015-03-05T06:00:00-05:00March 5, 2015|Disney Travel|0 Comments

I love running Disney races. They are so magical, and not to mention lots of fun! Who doesn’t want to run through their favorite theme parks, take pictures with characters along the way, and dress up in fun costumes? I have been running these races for years, so I feel like I am quite experienced in the do’s and don'ts, and particularly what to pack for race day. Clothing: -A lot of people choose to run these races in costume. Regardless of if you do or don’t, be sure to pack layers. Florida weather is very fickle, and I have [...]

2015 March, 4

Some Interesting Pieces to Have Autographed

travelmagicstg2015-03-04T06:00:15-05:00March 4, 2015|Disney News|0 Comments

An Autograph-ed Book At every street cart, ride exit, and shop at any Disney Park, you will find the exclusive and official Autograph book, complete with matching pen. The first time my daughter was old enough to appreciate getting the characters’ signatures, that’s exactly what we bought. I even bought the one that had slots for 4x6 pictures so I could put her pictures with the characters in the book right next to their autographs (like I ever have pictures actually printed…). Then we got home with it, and she wanted to play with it and draw in it. At first, [...]