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2016 August, 4

Updated Walt Disney World Refurbishment Schedule

travelmagicstg2016-08-04T12:43:03-04:00August 4, 2016|Animal Kingdom, Disney Springs, Disney Travel, Disney World, Disney World Resort Refurbishments, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, Magic Kingdom, Resorts, Theme Park Refurbishments|

Updated Walt Disney World Refurbishment Schedule as of August 4, 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 Liberty Square Riverboat Big Thunder Mountain Railroad "it's a small world" Jul.6 - Sep. 24, 2016 Aug. 1 - 7, 2016 Aug. 8 - Nov. 18, [...]

2016 August, 4

How (and When) to use Rider Switch at Walt Disney World

travelmagicstg2016-08-04T06:00:20-04:00August 4, 2016|Disney Travel|

There have been some changes made to the Rider Switch Service since the writing of this blog. Please see the updated info as of July 2018 here. This free service for families with young children is often overlooked. Using it correctly can enhance your vacation and take some stress out of your park days while saving valuable time. If guests in your party can’t or don’t want to board an attraction, you don’t have to miss out! If a child does not meet the height requirement or a guest does not wish to board a particular attraction, no problem! With Rider [...]

2016 August, 3

Disney Florida Resident Passholders

travelmagicstg2016-08-03T06:00:54-04:00August 3, 2016|Disney World|

My family has been Disney Florida resident passholders since 2002. We live two hours south of Walt Disney World and try to go as often as we can. Florida Residents have 6 options when it comes to annual passes; Platinum Plus, Platinum, Gold, Silver, Weekday Select, and The Epcot after 4 Pass. My family chose The Silver Pass, which is blocked out during the busiest times of the year, because we prefer to go during the off season. With so many options it can be a bit confusing. Here is a breakdown of each option so you can choose the best [...]

2016 August, 2

Universal’s Flight of the Hippogriff: Ride it or skip it?

travelmagicstg2016-08-02T06:00:53-04:00August 2, 2016|Universal Studios Orlando|

I’m a wimp when it comes to roller coasters. Let’s just get that out there. I’m not quite sure why I’ve always avoided them. I don’t remember getting sick following a ride in my childhood. I’ve just always avoided them. I’ve watched videos of rollercoaster rides and that alone puts a pit in my stomach. SO. I. SIMPLY. DON’T. RIDE. THEM. While this seems to bother my family and friends, it’s never bothered me. Until recently. I had the opportunity to go to Universal Orlando and visit the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. I’m a fairly recent fan of [...]

2016 July, 29

Planning the Ultimate Girls Trip to Disney World

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

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|

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|

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|

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|

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|

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 [...]

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