October 2015

2015 October, 14

Stress Free at Disney with Kids

travelmagicstg2015-10-14T06:00:00-04:00October 14, 2015|Disney World|0 Comments

When going to Disney, whether you are a planner or like to wing it, here are some tips to making it stress free. 1. Make your dining reservations ahead of time. Even if you like to be flexible, I recommend making one table service reservation a day. This will give everyone some downtime and your feet a break. You can make your dining reservations as early as 180 days in advance of your arrival date. 2. Schedule your 3 Fastpass+ attractions for each day. This will ensure that you will have short wait times for some of your favorite rides. [...]

2015 October, 12

Saving Money on your Walt Disney World Vacation

travelmagicstg2015-10-12T06:00:00-04:00October 12, 2015|Disney World|0 Comments

1.) Seasons: The prices for staying at a Disney resort vary by season, and there can be quite a price difference. I know that some people can only go at certain times of the year and don’t have much choice, but if you can swing it, try to go in one of the value seasons (Parts of January and February, parts of September, etc.) Also, week nights are cheaper than weekends, so keep this in mind if you are only going for a few days. 2.) Be smart with food: Disney food is pricey, but there are a few things [...]

2015 October, 11

Updated Walt Disney World Refurbishment Schedule

travelmagicstg2015-10-11T10:57:59-04:00October 11, 2015|Animal Kingdom, Disney Travel, Disney World, Disney World Resort Refurbishments, Downtown Disney, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, Magic Kingdom, Resorts, Theme Park Refurbishments|0 Comments

Updated Walt Disney World Refurbishment Schedule as of October 7, 2015 Magic Kingdom® Park 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. Jul. 6 - Nov. 19, 2015 Aug. 2 - Nov. 19, 2015 Oct. [...]

2015 October, 9

Disney Cruise Line Embarkation Tips!

travelmagicstg2015-10-09T06:00:00-04:00October 9, 2015|Disney Cruise Line|0 Comments

Many people ask me what they should plan to do the first day of their cruise and what to expect from the embarkation process. If you are new to cruising, you probably have realized there is a certain cruise lingo you need to pick up to understand what is going on and where you are on the ship. Lucky for you, I wrote all about it last year in my blog post for first time Disney Cruisers, so hop on over to this blog post first if you need a refresher. OK, now that you know what embarkation means - [...]

2015 October, 7

10 Must Haves For An Epic Harry Potter Sweet 16

travelmagicstg2015-10-07T06:00:00-04:00October 7, 2015|Universal Studios Orlando|0 Comments

A month and a half ago during dinner, my 15 year old expressed that she wanted a sweet 16 birthday party. The first thing that popped into my head, even before she finished her request, was an episode of “MTV's My Sweet 16.” Oh no... My stomach began to churn with dread as I envisioned teens attempting to behave older than 16 and my husband and I playing security. To my surprise and utter relief, we dodged a bullet when I heard the magical phrase, "I want the party to be Harry Potter themed." In the words of Napoleon Dynamite, [...]

2015 October, 6

Tips for Surviving Star Wars Weekend Part Two

travelmagicstg2015-10-06T06:00:00-04:00October 6, 2015|Disney World, Hollywood Studios|0 Comments

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 come around. When discussing our 2015 Walt Disney World trip, we realized that his birthday fell on a Saturday during the last Star Wars Weekend at Walt Disney World. This seemed like fate, so we started planning. Here are a few more things I learned that [...]

2015 October, 5

Characters on the Disney Dream

travelmagicstg2015-10-05T06:00:00-04:00October 5, 2015|Disney Cruise Line|0 Comments

One of the unique experiences on a Disney cruise is its character meet and greets. Characters are located throughout the day at different locations. Scheduled times are listed in your personal navigator each day and there are also surprise visits during the day. You may be lucky enough to run into a character while walking down the hall. During the scheduled times adults and children are able to take pictures and get autographs from their favorite characters. All the ships in Disney’s fleet offer character meet and greets. Some of your favorites you will see are: Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, [...]

2015 October, 2

8 Ways to Enjoy Disney World as a Couple

travelmagicstg2015-10-02T06:00:00-04:00October 2, 2015|Disney World|0 Comments

Thinking about leaving the kids behind for your next trip to Walt Disney World? Don’t worry! Disney offers many different types of experiences that couples will enjoy doing together. So, drop the kids at Grandma & Grandpa’s house, and enjoy a fun getaway full of Disney magic! Here are eight ways my husband and I love to spend our time together at Disney World: 1) Take in a Game at the ESPN Club My husband and I happen to love sports. So, it makes sense that this is one of our favorite restaurants to hang out in and watch a [...]

2015 October, 1

Updated Walt Disney World Refurbishment Schedule

travelmagicstg2015-10-01T11:26:31-04:00October 1, 2015|Animal Kingdom, Disney Travel, Disney World, Disney World Resort Refurbishments, Downtown Disney, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, Magic Kingdom, Resorts, Theme Park Refurbishments|0 Comments

Updated Walt Disney World Refurbishment Schedule as of September 29, 2015 Magic Kingdom® Park 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. Jul. 6 - Nov. 19, 2015 Aug. 2 - Nov. 19, 2015 [...]

2015 October, 1

Staying at a Good Neighbor Hotel is a Great Plan for Disneyland’s Diamond Celebration!

travelmagicstg2015-10-01T06:00:00-04:00October 1, 2015|Disneyland|0 Comments

Disneyland’s Diamond Celebration will be going on until September of 2016. This once in a lifetime vacation can be within your budget when you stay at a Good Neighbor Hotel! In April, I was given the opportunity to learn about and tour Disneyland’s Good Neighbor Hotels, and they really have a lot of offer! To receive a Good Neighbor recognition, you must meet Disney’s high standards of amenities, service, price and location. There are 4 types of Good Neighbor Hotels to choose from: Economy, Moderate, Superior and Deluxe. I previously reviewed a newly renovated Economy Hotel, Motel 6, which would [...]