December 2017

2017 December, 21

Disney Dining Plans for 2018

travelmagicstg2023-10-06T22:13:10-04:00December 21, 2017|Disney Travel|0 Comments

If you are adding a Disney Dining Plan to your Walt Disney World vacation, which I recommend, here’s what you need to know about the dining plans for 2018! Dining Plans are only offered to guests staying at a Disney Resort hotel. This is a perk to staying onsite. Adding a dining plan gives you the option to pre-pay for meals and snacks. Then you simply have your MagicBand scanned at the time of purchase. If you like to choose the most expensive meals on the menu, this is also a way you can save a little money. There [...]

2017 December, 19

Disney’s All Star Music Standard Room Review

travelmagicstg2023-10-06T22:12:51-04:00December 19, 2017|Disney Travel|0 Comments

Disney’s All Star Music is a value resort at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida. With families and budgets in mind, it offers the opportunity to stay on Disney property without breaking the bank. Each section has a different theme (Country, Broadway, Jazz, Rock and Calypso) They also have family suites for those needing extra space. Recently I stayed in a standard room in the Rock Inn section. The rooms have two full sized beds, as well as a table, two chairs, and a television. The shower and bathroom are separate from the sink area to provide the ability [...]

2017 December, 14

5 Magical Steps for Ending Your Disney Trip

travelmagicstg2023-10-06T22:12:31-04:00December 14, 2017|Disney Travel|0 Comments

You've spent a lot of time pre-planning all the aspects of your Disney trip: You've got your dining reservations, your FastPass selections, your packing list, your game plan for each day... But have you given much thought to the END of your trip to Walt Disney World? I know, it's the saddest part of your vacation, but I'm here with some tips to help you feel better about your departure. End your Disney trip on a Saturday. You can stay as late as you want, but you should plan to get home and sleep in your own bed on Saturday [...]

2017 December, 12

First Timer’s Guide: Mickey’s ToonTown at Disneyland

travelmagicstg2017-12-12T06:00:21-05:00December 12, 2017|Disneyland parks|0 Comments

Over the summer, I got to experience Disneyland for the first time ever. As soon as I got there, I instantly knew that I wanted to spend a good amount of time in Mickey’s ToonTown. Why? Because of the nostalgia! It always makes me super sad that ToonTown was taken out of Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World, but I was extremely happy to be able to experience the OG ToonTown in Disneyland! First off, ToonTown is not exclusively for kids! If you love bright colors, a toon-y atmosphere or even just looking for a cute place to take [...]

2017 December, 7

Tips for Your Disney World 4 Parks in ONE Day Challenge

travelmagicstg2017-12-07T06:00:47-05:00December 7, 2017|Disney World|0 Comments

Are you ready to embark on your very own Disney World 4 parks in one day challenge and aren’t sure how to prepare? Check out my favorite tips for becoming a Disney World 4-park ninja! First and most important detail to remember, you MUST have a park hopper ticket to enjoy all four Walt Disney World parks in the same day! Make a list of what you want to accomplish in each park and don’t be afraid to set the bar high! This IS after all a CHALLENGE! It would be extremely beneficial to have a plan of attack AND [...]

2017 December, 5

Important Dates to Remember for Your Disney World Vacation

travelmagicstg2021-05-28T16:02:22-04:00December 5, 2017|Disney Travel|0 Comments

There are many details to be taken care of when you are planning a Walt Disney World vacation. Here are some of the important dates to remember as you begin to plan. Book Your Vacation When you’re considering taking a vacation to Walt Disney World, I recommend booking as soon as possible. This will give you the best choice of resort and room options. Park reservations are now required in addition to your park admission to visit the parks. As you are looking at travel dates, it’s important to first check the Theme Park Availability Calendar to ensure the parks [...]

2017 December, 1

Updated Walt Disney World Refurbishment Schedule

travelmagicstg2017-12-01T20:17:04-05:00December 1, 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 November 30, 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 Jan. 8 - Feb. 1, 2018 Jan. 8 - TBD Feb. 28 - Mar. 2, 2018 Ongoing until further [...]