January 2018

2018 January, 27

Updated Walt Disney World Refurbishment Schedule

travelmagicstg2018-01-27T12:10:15-05:00January 27, 2018|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 January 26, 2018 Magic Kingdom® Park Splash Mountain Liberty Square Riverboat Pirates of the Caribbean 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. 8 - Feb. 1, 2018 Jan. 8 - TBD Feb. 26 - Mar. 18, 2018 Feb. 28 - Mar. 2, 2018 [...]

2018 January, 23

Five Reasons to Visit Puerto Rico

travelmagicstg2023-10-06T22:21:48-04:00January 23, 2018|Travel Destinations|0 Comments

I had the opportunity to visit Puerto Rico with my husband in late November. I was a little wary – a large portion of the island was (and still is) without power after Hurricane Maria, and my Spanish is not very good – but we decided to go for it. I am so glad we did! Here are my top five reasons to visit Puerto Rico. You don’t need a passport! Puerto Rico is a U.S. Territory, which means the island’s residents are U.S. citizens and you do not need a passport to visit. Most residents speak English and [...]

2018 January, 21

Updated Walt Disney World Refurbishment Schedule

travelmagicstg2018-01-21T16:52:56-05:00January 21, 2018|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 January 16, 2018 Magic Kingdom® Park Splash Mountain Liberty Square Riverboat Pirates of the Caribbean 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. 8 - Feb. 1, 2018 Jan. 8 - TBD Feb. 26 - Mar. 18, 2018 Feb. 28 - Mar. 2, 2018 [...]

2018 January, 18

Disney’s Pop Century Refurbished Standard Rooms Review

travelmagicstg2023-10-06T22:14:36-04:00January 18, 2018|Disney World|0 Comments

Last year, Disney announced that one of their most popular value resorts – Pop Century – would be undergoing a major facelift! The news was so exciting to me because Pop Century is my go-to resort when I go to Walt Disney World for last minute weekend trips. While the resort is definitely a no-frills, no extras kind of resort, it is extremely budget friendly and perfect for when you just need a place to rest after long days in the parks! During a recent trip, I knew that the room refurbishment had been completed in at least one [...]

2018 January, 16

7 Important Things to Remember When Using Disney’s Magical Express

travelmagicstg2018-01-16T06:00:17-05:00January 16, 2018|Disney Travel|0 Comments

Here are 7 important things to remember when using Disney’s Magical Express: It’s FREE! Using Disney’s Magical Express ground transportation is included with your Disney Resort hotel stay. It’s a great perk to staying onsite! Disney’s Magical Express is only offered when you are flying into and out of Orlando International Airport (MCO). Don’t forget if you want to take advantage of the complimentary ground transportation, you must choose this airport when booking your flights. Yellow luggage tags will be mailed to you a few weeks before you travel. If you wish to use the complimentary luggage delivery [...]

2018 January, 11

It’s More Than Just Butterbeer!

travelmagicstg2018-01-11T06:00:32-05:00January 11, 2018|Universal Studios Orlando|0 Comments

Of course, I love Butterbeer ! And it’s one of the most recognizable attractions of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter! However, there are so many more treats that you can find on the cobblestoned streets of Hogsmeade or Diagon Alley! Candy! Whether it was on the Hogwarts Express or a trip into Diagon Alley, the students at Hogwarts loved to purchase candy! And you can too! There are well over 50 different candies, cakes and fudges within the Wizarding World of Harry Potter! Here are just a few! Acid Pop Bertie Bott's Every Flavour Beans Blood Pop Candy Floss [...]

2018 January, 9

Our Disney World 4Parks In One Day Challenge Plan Of Attack AND Checklist

travelmagicstg2018-01-09T06:00:05-05:00January 9, 2018|Disney Travel|0 Comments

The time is drawing near for us (my two supremely awesome travel agent friends and I) to embark on our very OWN Disney World 4 parks in one day challenge! We have our plan of attack and checklist ready to go. We are SO excited! Our plan of attack has us scheduled to hit morning extra magic hours at EPCOT, followed by a visit to the Animal Kingdom to use our coveted Flight of Passage fastpass, then to Hollywood Studios, and finally we will culminate our night with a dessert party at the Magic Kingdom. Yay! It wouldn’t be a [...]

2018 January, 5

Updated Walt Disney World Refurbishment Schedule

travelmagicstg2018-01-05T14:18:10-05:00January 5, 2018|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 January 5, 2018 Magic Kingdom® Park Splash Mountain Liberty Square Riverboat Pirates of the Caribbean 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. 8 - Feb. 1, 2018 Jan. 8 - TBD Feb. 26 - Mar. 18, 2018 Feb. 28 - Mar. 2, 2018 [...]

2018 January, 4

Afternoon Tea at the Grand Floridian’s Garden View Tea Room

travelmagicstg2023-10-06T22:14:28-04:00January 4, 2018|Disney World|0 Comments

If you are looking for an extra special, luxurious, relaxing, afternoon experience, look no further than the majestic Grand Floridian Resort and Spa. On Certain days they hold a special tea in a beautiful window filled room overlooking the lobby and gardens. After you are seated, you are greeted by your server who will go over the menu with you as you sink into the comfortable chairs and take in your surroundings. They don’t rush you which is fabulous, and they give you plenty of time to look over the menu. There are different packages to choose from, each coming [...]

2018 January, 2

Flight of Passage at Animal Kingdom- A Review

travelmagicstg2023-10-06T22:13:38-04:00January 2, 2018|Animal Kingdom|0 Comments

You may have heard that there is an exciting new land in Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World. It’s called Pandora- the World of Avatar. If you liked the movie, Avatar, that came out in 2009, you really must go and see this amazing place. And even if you never saw the movie, it’s a really interesting place. When Pandora opened in Animal Kingdom in May 2017, it was an instant success. People have flocked to Animal Kingdom like never before. There are two new attractions that opened in Pandora- the Na’vi River Journey and Flight of Passage. Of [...]