October 2017

2017 October, 31

First Timer’s Guide: The Cove Bar

travelmagicstg2023-10-06T22:09:22-04:00October 31, 2017|Disneyland|0 Comments

When I found out that I would be going to Disneyland and Disney's California Adventure, the first thing I knew that I wanted to do was go to the Cove Bar, located on Disney’s California Adventure side. Mainly because all the drinks looked so colorful and I heard that they didn't skimp on the alcohol. And man was I pleasantly surprised. When you first show up to the Cove Bar there's a wait like any normal restaurant, except this is just a bar/lounge area. The Cove Bar also doesn't have a reservation line. You just have to wait. I [...]

2017 October, 26

Disney’s Beach Club Resort

travelmagicstg2023-10-06T22:09:04-04:00October 26, 2017|Disney Travel|0 Comments

When you think of Disney Resort Hotels, you may think of the classic Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. Or you may think of the iconic Contemporary Resort. These hotels are located near Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World in Florida. But there's another very classic Disney Resort Hotel that's located near Epcot - Just past Epcot's "Back Entrance" at the International Gateway, and within easy walking distance of the park. It's Disney's Beach Club Resort, and it's one of my personal favorites! The style here is very traditional, with calming tones of yellow and blue, and there are several room [...]

2017 October, 24

Tips for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2017

travelmagicstg2017-10-24T06:00:54-04:00October 24, 2017|Magic Kingdom|0 Comments

Are you attending or wanting to attend Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party this Holiday season? Check out my favorite tips! 1. Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is a special ticketed event. You will have to buy your ticket apart from your Walt Disney World Package. 2. Dates sell out, especially those closest to Christmas! If you have your heart set on a specific date, make sure to buy them early! 3. Make sure to keep your peepers open while strolling on Main Street! It snows during the party! 4. Don’t miss the shows! They are exclusive to Mickey’s Very Merry [...]

2017 October, 19

Why Should You Visit Disneyland?

travelmagicstg2023-10-06T22:05:59-04:00October 19, 2017|Disneyland|0 Comments

Whether you’ve visited Walt Disney World in Florida a hundred times, or you’re still planning your first trip, here are a few reasons to consider visiting the Disneyland Resort in California. The Original – The Disneyland Park is the only park that Walt Disney actually set foot in. This is the theme park that started it all!! There are many attractions here that don’t exist in other parks. Don’t miss Indiana Jones Adventure or Radiator Springs Racers. (While their ride systems are similar to other attractions at other parks, the experiences are one of a kind!) The Cars Land area [...]

2017 October, 18

Updated Walt Disney World Refurbishment Schedule

travelmagicstg2017-10-18T08:53:21-04:00October 18, 2017|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 October 17, 2017 Magic Kingdom® Park Hall of Presidents Splash Mountain Liberty Square Riverboat Cinderella's Royal Table 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. Jan. 17 - TBD Aug. 28 - Nov 16, 2017, Jan. 8 - Feb. 1, 2018 Jan. 8 - Jun. 28, 2018 [...]

2017 October, 17

A Walt Disney World Veteran’s Guide to Disneyland

travelmagicstg2023-10-06T22:06:54-04:00October 17, 2017|Disneyland|0 Comments

As a frequent visitor of Walt Disney World in Florida, I found myself very overwhelmed when it was time to plan my family’s very first Disneyland trip. What do we see first? Which attractions are must-do’s? Where do we eat? How do we get around? What do you mean I can’t get Fastpasses ahead of time?! I have good news for you – it’s not as overwhelming as it first seems. Here are some tips to help you plan your very first trip to Disneyland in California. The best advice I read before my first trip: don’t compare Disneyland to [...]

2017 October, 12

Riding in Style – Disney’s Minnie Vans

travelmagicstg2023-10-06T22:07:57-04:00October 12, 2017|Disney Travel|0 Comments

This past summer, the Minnie Vans were introduced as a new transportation option at the Walt Disney World Resort! These cute vans were added as a part of the Lyft app, and will take you anywhere you want to go on Disney property. As of October 2017, they are fully operational from all deluxe resorts on Disney property. On my last vacation to Disney World, I had the opportunity to try this service out a couple of times and I can assure you – not only was it fun, but it was SO convenient! After a night at the Boardwalk [...]

2017 October, 10

Visiting Vancouver- The Top 5 Reasons

travelmagicstg2023-10-06T22:02:41-04:00October 10, 2017|Travel Destinations|0 Comments

When traveling on an Alaskan Cruise, one of the most popular seaports is Vancouver, British Columbia in Canada. If you’ve booked an Alaskan Sailing, you’ll need to decide if you’d like to spend some time in this port city either before or after your cruise. Recently, we had this decision to make and chose to spend an extra day prior to boarding the Disney Wonder for Alaska. We found Vancouver to be a delightful city with so much to do and see! The city really does offer the best of an urban experience with the great outdoors. With the [...]

2017 October, 5

Beyond Disneyland

travelmagicstg2023-10-06T22:01:12-04:00October 5, 2017|Disneyland|0 Comments

One of my favorite topics about Disney is what to do outside of Disney! Because there is so much more to do in Orlando or Anaheim that just come to the parks and leave! This time, our Disney adventure took us into the areas around Los Angeles! Our first side trip was the Orange County Beach Bus Tour! The OC Beach Bus Tour is a tour is provided by Anaheim Tour Company and is an excursion that you can add on to your Disneyland Package. Your Travel With The Magic Specialist can do this for you! We loved it! We [...]

2017 October, 4

Updated Walt Disney World Refurbishment Schedule

travelmagicstg2017-10-04T15:03:14-04:00October 4, 2017|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 October 4, 2017 Magic Kingdom® Park Hall of Presidents Splash Mountain Cinderella's Royal Table 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. Jan. 17 - TBD Aug. 28 - Nov 16, 2017 Feb. 28 - Mar. 2, 2018 Through Sept. 30, 2017 Epcot None Disney’s Hollywood Studios [...]