July 2016

2016 July, 29

Planning the Ultimate Girls Trip to Disney World

travelmagicstg2023-09-29T18:33:50-04:00July 29, 2016|Disney Travel|0 Comments

This past February, my mom and I took an extra long weekend trip to Disney World to participate in RunDisney’s Princess Half Marathon Weekend. This was SUCH a fun trip – not only because of the race activities throughout the weekend, but because it was a trip for just us gals! Planning a trip for just your girlfriends is way different than planning for a family with kiddos, so with my tips – it’ll be smooth sailing when planning your next girls-only vacation! Stay in a moderate or deluxe resort. You don’t want to skimp on your room when it’s [...]

2016 July, 27

Cinematic Spectacular Dining at Universal Orlando

travelmagicstg2023-09-29T18:33:32-04:00July 27, 2016|Universal Studios Orlando|0 Comments

Universal Orlando is all about the movies. From family favorites like ‘Despicable Me’ and ‘Shrek’ to action movies like the ‘Terminator’ and ‘Mummy’ films to comedies like the ‘Men in Black’ movies and the ‘Simpsons’ movie, there is a part of Universal that celebrates them all. The daily culmination of this celebration is the nighttime show, Cinematic Spectacular. The Cinematic Spectacular is a phenomenal show that takes place on walls of water in the middle of the lagoon in the middle of the park. The show includes fire, water effects and even fireworks in addition to movie clips [...]

2016 July, 26

Updated Walt Disney World Refurbishment Schedule

travelmagicstg2016-07-26T17:36:07-04:00July 26, 2016|Animal Kingdom, Disney Springs, Disney Travel, Disney World, Disney World Resort Refurbishments, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, Magic Kingdom, Resorts, Theme Park Refurbishments|0 Comments

Updated Walt Disney World Refurbishment Schedule as of July 26, 2016 Magic Kingdom® Park 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. Now through Summer 2016 Swiss Family Treehouse Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress Liberty Square Riverboat Big Thunder Mountain Railroad "it's a small world" Jul.6 - Sep. 24, 2016 Jul. 25 - 28, 2016 [...]

2016 July, 26

Five Classic Must Do Magic Kingdom Attractions

travelmagicstg2023-09-29T18:32:28-04:00July 26, 2016|Magic Kingdom|0 Comments

The Magic Kingdom is the heart and soul of Walt Disney World. This is where you can rocket through space, hop on the Wildest Ride in the Wilderness and splash 13 stories down into a Briar Patch. You can spin on tea cups, ride a mine train to see the Seven Dwarfs and fire laser guns to defeat the evil Emperor Zurg. As fun as all of that is, there are a few quieter attractions here that you’ll want to be sure not to miss. These may not spin you around, make you lose your stomach or get you wet [...]

2016 July, 25

10 Tips for Your Next Road Trip with Preschoolers

travelmagicstg2016-07-25T06:00:56-04:00July 25, 2016|Disney Travel|0 Comments

We recently drove 14 hours to Myrtle Beach for some fun in the sun. Yes… we drove… with two preschoolers… No… we are NOT crazy. Well, maybe just a little. Driving instead of flying, especially for a larger family can really save money! These tips will definitely come in handy in upcoming years when we finally attempt to drive to Disney! Drive at night! Leave a couple hours before dinner and drive through the night! With a little luck your kids will sleep 7-10 hours of the trip! Ahhhhh…peaceful. Wondering what to do about being tired the next day? [...]

2016 July, 21

Tips for Flying with an Infant

travelmagicstg2023-09-29T18:31:43-04:00July 21, 2016|Airfare News|0 Comments

Traveling with an infant can seem overwhelming if you have never done it before. However, it doesn’t have to be miserable. I recently traveled to China with my 9 month old. The trip included 6 different flights and 5 different cities within one month - and I survived! My motto is: prepare for the worst but hope for the best! I did a lot of research before boarding a plane with my 9 month old. Even cancelled flights and a 15-hour flight across the ocean was doable because I was prepared. So, I wanted to share what I learned with [...]

2016 July, 19

Walt Disney World Dining Plan Magic!

travelmagicstg2023-09-29T18:31:32-04:00July 19, 2016|Disney World|0 Comments

Since I live in the Western United States, we go to Disneyland much more often than we go to Walt Disney World. However, we recently had opportunity to go to Walt Disney World in Florida and to use the Disney Dining Plan. I was skeptical before the trip, but now I’m convinced that the Disney Dining Plans at Walt Disney World are easy to use, easy on the family budget, and add to the magic and fun! The 3 most popular Disney Dining Plans to choose from: Quick-Service Dining Plan- 2 Quick-Service Meals and 1 Snack Per Person Per Night [...]

2016 July, 18

Updated Walt Disney World Refurbishment Schedule

travelmagicstg2016-07-18T17:38:00-04:00July 18, 2016|Animal Kingdom, Disney Springs, Disney Travel, Disney World, Disney World Resort Refurbishments, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, Magic Kingdom, Resorts, Theme Park Refurbishments|0 Comments

Updated Walt Disney World Refurbishment Schedule as of July 16, 2016 Magic Kingdom® Park 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. Now through Summer 2016 Swiss Family Treehouse Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress Liberty Square Riverboat Big Thunder Mountain Railroad "it's a small world" Jul.6 - Sep. 24, 2016 Jul. 25 - 28, 2016 [...]

2016 July, 14

10 Things for Kids Under 10 at Universal Orlando

travelmagicstg2016-07-14T06:00:17-04:00July 14, 2016|Universal Studios Orlando|0 Comments

Heading to Universal Orlando? Wondering if there will be things to do for your Younger Ones? Never Fear – Everyone in your family can have an Epic Adventure at Universal Orlando! Universal Orlando has great themed playgrounds, requires less planning, has close, on-site resorts that are quickly accessed for those afternoon naps, and provides compact parks - so less walking! If you are looking for specific attractions for those 38” or under, here are my top 10 Things for Kids Under 10! Islands of Adventure Seuss Landing Suess Landing is packed full of excitement for everyone in the family! Take [...]

2016 July, 12

5 Reasons to Cruise with Norwegian Cruise Line

travelmagicstg2016-07-12T06:00:12-04:00July 12, 2016|Travel Destinations|0 Comments

Norwegian Cruise Line is an incredible cruise line and strives to have you cruise again and again with them. They are not only renovating all their fleets, they have gone above and beyond on every aspect of their cruises from expanding their cruise destinations and port stops to bringing the absolute finest features and details to every aspect of every cruise. They want their cruise line to be the best and they sincerely want their clients to come back and sail with them again and again. Food and Flexibility. Norwegian Cruise Line has over twenty dining options from buffet style, [...]