April 2015

2015 April, 13

10 Reasons Why You Should Invest In Disney’s Memory Maker

travelmagicstg2015-04-13T06:00:00-04:00April 13, 2015|Disney World|0 Comments

Disney and photography…. I am not sure if I could tell you which is more important to me. Now mix the two together and be still my heart! I am that person you see touring Disney with a HUGE camera. I may or may not have been mistaken for a Disney photographer during some of my last trips. I even go a step further and take both my IPhone AND a high powered point and shoot. You know…for those times where it is just not feasible to lug around a huge camera. I don’t mess around with the capturing of [...]

2015 April, 10

Afternoon Tea at the Grand Floridian Resort

travelmagicstg2015-04-10T06:00:00-04:00April 10, 2015|Disney Travel|0 Comments

Ever since I was a little girl, I have wanted two things: a) to be a princess and b) to experience a real life tea party. Well, when you are at Disney World, every girl is a princess, so I had that one covered, but my next goal to accomplish was experiencing the tea party! Luckily, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort offers an amazing traditional British afternoon tea at the Garden View Tea Room! Held from two o’clock to five o’clock every day, you can choose from a wide assortment of traditional tea fare and feel like a true royal! I [...]

2015 April, 9

Surfing at Aulani, a Disney Resort and Spa

travelmagicstg2015-04-09T06:00:00-04:00April 9, 2015|Disney's Alunai Resort|0 Comments

When planning your trip to Aulani, a Disney Resort and Spa in Hawaii, you will likely have images of relaxing by the beach or watching the kids play in the pool while you sample a Dole Whip or Shaved Ice. However, if you’re looking for a bit more excitement, Disney has what you’re looking for! Disney offers excursions from Aulani via Pleasant Holidays or Adventures by Disney. On our recent trip to Aulani, we debated as to which excursion to choose – there is such a wide variety of activities to choose from, from surf lessons to submarine rides [...]

2015 April, 8

2015 Magic Kingdom Special Events

travelmagicstg2015-04-08T12:49:33-04:00April 8, 2015|Disney World, Holidays, Magic Kingdom, Mickey's not so scary halloween party, mickeys very merry christmas party|0 Comments

2015 Magic Kingdom Special Events tickets went on sale today for the following events : Tickets for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party include: September 15, 18, 20, 22, 25, 27; October 1 – Advance: $68 (plus tax) for adults; $63 (plus tax) for children (ages 3-9); Day of the Event: $74 (plus tax) for adults; $69 (plus tax) for children (ages 3-9) October 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 18, 20, 22, 23, 25, 27, 29, November 1 – Advance: $74 (plus tax) for adults; $69 (plus tax) for children (ages 3-9); Day of the Event: $79 (plus [...]

2015 April, 8

IllumiNations Sparkling Dessert Party

travelmagicstg2015-04-08T06:00:00-04:00April 8, 2015|Disney Travel, Disney World, Epcot|0 Comments

Summer is the perfect time to relax with your family, enjoy a private dessert party, and be awed by the spectacular IllumiNations Fireworks Display! The Party The IllumiNations Sparkling Dessert Party provides a private viewing area for the evening fireworks by the World Showcase Plaza. The Party usually opens around 8:00pm, but guests start lining up about 30 minutes before. You will find a Cast Member there waiting to check you in! Children and Adults are welcome to the dessert party where you will find traditional delicacies from around the World Showcase including baklava, tiramisu, chocolate ganache, churros, cupcakes, and [...]

2015 April, 6

Updated Walt Disney World Refurbishment Schedule

travelmagicstg2015-04-06T15:02:36-04:00April 6, 2015|Animal Kingdom, Disney World, Disney World Resort Refurbishments, Downtown Disney, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, Magic Kingdom, Resorts|0 Comments

Updated Walt Disney World Refurbishment Schedule as of April 6, 2015 Magic Kingdom® Park 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 Ticket & Transportation [...]

2015 April, 6

Temecula Wine Country

travelmagicstg2015-04-06T06:00:00-04:00April 6, 2015|Travel Destinations|0 Comments

Looking for something fun to do while in town visiting the city of Murrieta or Temecula Wine Country? There’s a great company called Bottle n Brushes that provide you the opportunity to paint and sip wine in a breathtaking setting. Bottles n Brushes host painting events at three of the local wineries and they are Wilson Creek Winery, Mount Palomar Winery, and the Curry Vineyards allowing the class participants the opportunity to enjoy a glass of wine of their choosing as well as painting a painting. These classes are great for the new learner or if this is something you [...]

2015 April, 3

Spring Break in New York City

travelmagicstg2015-04-03T06:00:00-04:00April 3, 2015|Travel Destinations|0 Comments

This year for our family Spring Break vacation we traveled to New York City. We stayed at the Waldorf Astoria which is located in midtown. The hotel is located just blocks from Rockefeller Center, Time Square, 5th avenue shopping, and several popular New York sites. The Waldorf Astoria is one of New York’s luxury historical hotels and takes up and entire city block. I was struck by the beauty of this hotel. We stayed in a luxury guest room which had a sitting area, king size bed, pull out sofa bed, two closets, marble bathroom, a terrace, and a kitchenette. [...]

2015 April, 1

Tips for Disneyland’s Paradise Pier

travelmagicstg2015-04-01T06:00:00-04:00April 1, 2015|Disneyland|0 Comments

California Adventure’s Paradise Pier is home to the flagstaff Mickey Fun Wheel, recognized by Disney fans big and small. Because of Paradise Pier’s famous attractions like World of Color, Ariel’s Grotto Restaurant, and California Screamin’, the crowds can really pack in. Follow my tips for smooth sailing around the Pier! Tip #1 Head to the Pier first thing in the morning Crowds are lowest in the morning at the Pier, yet it has the most crowd-drawing attractions. Toy Story Midway Mania and Ariel’s Undersea Adventure are the newest attractions in the Pier, and you can’t get a FastPass for them. [...]