September 2015

2015 September, 30

Adventures by Disney – Spirit of the Apple

travelmagicstg2015-09-30T06:00:00-04:00September 30, 2015|Adventures by Disney|0 Comments

You have heard of Disney World, Disneyland and Disney Cruise but have you heard of Adventures by Disney? Adventures by Disney is an exclusive VIP tour of destinations around the world. Our Adventures by Disney was called New York City Dreams and was a 3-night adventure in New York City. We arrived the day before and checked into the Manhattan Club hotel on 56th Street. My husband and I spent our first day exploring New York City before our tour began. We walked to Times Square, which is only a few short blocks away. Then we walked to the Empire [...]

2015 September, 28

Homewood Suites Your Home Away From Home

travelmagicstg2015-09-28T06:00:00-04:00September 28, 2015|Travel Destinations|0 Comments

Homewood Suites is really your home away from home. Homewood Suites Hotel in Avondale, Arizona is a great place to stay when traveling to Arizona or at their many other locations located across the globe. This all-suite hotel features nice size bedrooms and beds which are very comfortable with many upgrades throughout. You can stay in one or two bedroom suites and all suites come with a separate living room area, a bedroom, and a well-stocked kitchen. The kitchen has a large refrigerator, microwave and even a dishwasher. It is perfect opportunity to stock up on groceries to help save [...]

2015 September, 25

The Happiest Hotel On Earth!

travelmagicstg2015-09-25T06:00:00-04:00September 25, 2015|Disney Travel, Disneyland|0 Comments

The Disneyland Hotel not only captures the classic spirit of Disney in all its furnishings but also gives you a feeling of Walt’s vision! I believe it is a magical place for everyone in your family and here are my top 4 reasons why you need to stay at the Happiest Hotel on Earth! 1. Meet and Greet: Throughout the day, Goofy will be in the lobby of the Hotel just waiting for you to arrive! No crowds or no waiting in the hot sun: just you and Goofy for a photo shoot! 2. Magical Beds: The Beds are a [...]

2015 September, 23

Frozen Summer Fun celebration

travelmagicstg2015-09-23T06:00:00-04:00September 23, 2015|Disney World, Hollywood Studios|0 Comments

The Frozen Summer Fun celebration has been taking place since June at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and includes many extra Frozen activities and events. In addition to these everyday happenings you can also purchase the Frozen Summer Fun Premium Package for $69 per adult or $39 for children 3 – 9. This trio package may initially seem a little steep, but actually packs a lot of value and includes the following: 1. Frozen Royal Welcome Viewing – Enjoy a shaded location on Hollywood Blvd to watch all your favorite characters in this enchanting ceremony complete with refreshments. 2. For The First [...]

2015 September, 21

Updated Walt Disney World Refurbishment Schedule

travelmagicstg2015-09-21T21:59:04-04:00September 21, 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 September 21, 2015 Magic Kingdom® Park Pirates of the Caribbean Liberty Tree Tavern The Diamond Horseshoe Walt Disney World Railroad Disney's The Magic Behind Our Steam Trains Tour Peter Pan's Flight Monorail The Walt Disney World® Resort Monorail System is undergoing refurbishment and may be on modified service and/or routes. If Guests plan to use this form of transportation during their visit they should check to be sure of the best option available on their day of travel, as alternative transportation options will be available. Jun. 8 - Sep. 25, 2015 Jul. 6 [...]

2015 September, 21

Star Wars Weekend Character Experiences

travelmagicstg2015-09-21T06:00:00-04:00September 21, 2015|Disney World, Hollywood Studios, Star Wars weekends|0 Comments

As I already mentioned, I am a huge Disney fan and have been for as long as I can remember and, after a while, I was able to bring my husband around to my way of thinking. He has been a Star Wars for as long as he can remember, so now I’m the one who has had to come around. Here are a few tips I can offer for meeting your favorite Star Wars characters. Stay posted for even more things I learned to enjoy during Star Wars Weekends. There are 3 types of meet and greets during [...]

2015 September, 18

10 Tips for Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party

travelmagicstg2015-09-18T06:00:00-04:00September 18, 2015|Disney World, Magic Kingdom|0 Comments

Mickey’s Not SO Scary Halloween Party is a hard-ticket event held in the Magic Kingdom during the months of September and October. You will experience special Halloween entertainment and even have the chance to trick-or-treat! If you are heading to Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party this year, check out these tips! 1. Purchase Tickets ahead! Dates do sell out! 2. Arrive early! The Halloween party is officially from 7pm until midnight, BUT you can enter the park at 4:00pm with your party ticket. Take advantage of the extra three hours to eat AND you can even schedule FastPasses for [...]

2015 September, 16

Dinner at Cape May Cafe Restaurant

travelmagicstg2015-09-16T06:00:00-04:00September 16, 2015|Disney World, Epcot|0 Comments

I grew up spending summers on the Jersey Shore. One of my favorite meals down at the shore was an old fashioned clam bake. Now that I live in Texas I don’t get to enjoy clams or clam bakes very often so when I head to Walt Disney World the clam bake dinner at Cape May Café is on my list every time! Cape May Café (named after Cape May, New Jersey) is located at the Beach Club Resort. This makes it a convenient option for a dinner when visiting Epcot or Hollywood Studios. It’s just a short walk from [...]

2015 September, 14

When Do I Need to Start Planning My Vacation to Walt Disney World?

travelmagicstg2015-09-14T06:00:00-04:00September 14, 2015|Disney World|0 Comments

The question I get asked most often is “when do I need to start planning my vacation to Disney World?” Even more often received is the look of shock when I tell them the ideal time to start planning is seven to nine months ahead of time! When it comes to travel within the United States, planning a trip a couple of months - and in some cases, a couple of weeks - in advance is plenty of time to get together a fun and well-planned trip. However, with a Disney vacation, this isn’t exactly the case! It may [...]

2015 September, 11

Five Reasons to love Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen in Downtown Disneyland

travelmagicstg2015-09-11T06:00:00-04:00September 11, 2015|Disneyland|0 Comments

My family loves to eat in Downtown Disneyland on the night of our arrival. We have been to Tortilla Jo’s and it’s great Mexican food, we’ve eaten at La Brea Bakery Café, we talk about trying Naples Ristorante e Pizzeria and ESPN Zone, but when it comes down to it, we all love eating at Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen! Here are five reasons we keep going back: 1. The Food- Yes, the food is reason enough to keep coming back! The menu changes seasonally, but some of our favorites remain. One of our favorite appetizers is the coconut shrimp. Have [...]