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2019 July, 15

9 Reasons Why You Will Love Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter
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9 Reasons Why You Will Love Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter

Disney Travel

9 Reasons Why You Will Love Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter

travelmagicstg2019-07-15T18:45:52-04:00July 15, 2019|Disney Travel|

Resort Size. Port Orleans French Quarter is the smallest moderate resort at Walt Disney World. The food court, arcade, pool, and bus stop are all a quick hop, skip, and a jump away from your resort room. Boat transportation to Disney Springs. Sit back and relax as the Sassagoula Steamboat haulage company transports you and yours on a quick ride to Disney Springs along the picturesque, tree-lined banks of the Sassagoula River. Sister Property. Port Orleans Riverside and French Quarter are sister resorts, meaning you can use the amenities at each as you please! Better yet, they are a quick [...]

2019 July, 14

Surviving Homecoming: 10 Tips to Waiting Out the Airport with Kids
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Surviving Homecoming: 10 Tips to Waiting Out the Airport with Kids

Disney Travel, Disney World

Surviving Homecoming: 10 Tips to Waiting Out the Airport with Kids

travelmagicstg2019-07-14T18:41:47-04:00July 14, 2019|Disney Travel, Disney World|

Nothing is worse than the trip home after the most amazing vacation ever! Everyone is tired (ok fine...grumpy) from a week of fun and slightly sad (devastated) because it’s over. No one wants to sit around the airport waiting for a flight. After our most recent Disney Cruise, we arrived at the airport at 9:30 am and didn’t board our plane home until 4:40 pm! Here are my favorite tips for a fighting chance at a smooth waiting period when everyone just wants to be home.....yesterday. A backpack for each traveler (mom and dad shouldn’t be the only pack mules) [...]

2019 June, 25

SeaWorld All-Day Dining: Is It Worth It?
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SeaWorld All-Day Dining: Is It Worth It?

Travel Destinations

SeaWorld All-Day Dining: Is It Worth It?

travelmagicstg2023-10-06T22:35:30-04:00June 25, 2019|Travel Destinations|

SeaWorld is a great addition to your Orlando-area vacation! This park has a lot to offer whether you are there to learn more about animals, see shows, or experience some amazing thrill rides. Our girls love marine life and both dream of being marine biologist. We decided to take a weekend getaway to Orlando over Father’s Day weekend to celebrate our eldest’s 9th birthday! There are several add-on options when booking your visit to SeaWorld. I wanted to try the all-day dining. For around $130 TOTAL, we were able to keep our family of four well fed for the [...]

2019 June, 25

Top reasons why you shouldn’t wait on taking your preschooler to Disney! Updated April 2021
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Top reasons why you shouldn’t wait on taking your preschooler to Disney! Updated April 2021

Disney Travel

Top reasons why you shouldn’t wait on taking your preschooler to Disney! Updated April 2021

travelmagicstg2021-04-15T15:12:20-04:00June 25, 2019|Disney Travel|

Why, now more than ever, you should take your preschooler to Disney! UPDATED April 15, 2021 In 2019, I highlight some of the top reasons you should consider taking your preschooler to Walt Disney World here. A first trip to Walt Disney World is still magical, even with changes made to create a safe environment for all guests and Cast Members. They remember more than you think. Our first family trip was March 2017.  We found ourselves back for Labor Day weekend in September 2017.  Emalee was asking about different rides, characters, and recalling so much from our first trip!  [...]

2019 June, 23

Disneyland Refurbishment
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Disneyland Refurbishment

Disneyland Refurbishments

Disneyland Refurbishment

travelmagicstg2019-06-23T09:58:32-04:00June 23, 2019|Disneyland Refurbishments|

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2019 June, 23

Walt Disney World Refurbishment Update
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Walt Disney World Refurbishment Update

Disney World, Disney World Resort Refurbishments

Walt Disney World Refurbishment Update

travelmagicstg2024-07-18T09:46:13-04:00June 23, 2019|Disney World, Disney World Resort Refurbishments|

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2019 June, 17

Top Reasons to purchase a beverage package on Royal Caribbean
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Top Reasons to purchase a beverage package on Royal Caribbean

Cruising, Royal Caribbean, Travel Destinations

Top Reasons to purchase a beverage package on Royal Caribbean

travelmagicstg2023-11-12T15:30:53-05:00June 17, 2019|Cruising, Royal Caribbean, Travel Destinations|

“Is the beverage package worth it?” That is a question I am frequently asked by clients. As a traveler, I never purchased one because I didn’t think it was worth the money and would not save me any money. As a travel agent, I am willing to try everything once, so I can offer well-researched advice. After booking our most recent cruise, and first on Royal Caribbean, it was time to research! Royal Caribbean offers several drink packages, although we only considered two – the refreshment package and the deluxe beverage package. Both packages offer fountain sodas, Coca-Cola Freestyle beverages, [...]

2019 June, 13

Savi’s Workshop
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Savi’s Workshop

Hollywood Studios

Savi’s Workshop

travelmagicstg2023-10-06T22:33:56-04:00June 13, 2019|Hollywood Studios|

Savi’s Workshop is a little bit hard to find. Since the Black Spire Outpost is under the protection of the First Order, the Resistance and Force sensitive beings have to remain hidden and out of sight. The only way to find the shop is by looking for the Blue Lightsaber Banner outside the store. Savi is very important to the Force, and was one of the original Gatherers. The Gatherers are a group of people who have dedicated their lives to restoring balance in [...]

2019 June, 10

The Every Day Battuan: How to Live Like a Local in Batuu
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The Every Day Battuan: How to Live Like a Local in Batuu

Disney News, Disney Travel, Disneyland, Galaxy Edge

The Every Day Battuan: How to Live Like a Local in Batuu

travelmagicstg2019-06-10T08:34:57-04:00June 10, 2019|Disney News, Disney Travel, Disneyland, Galaxy Edge|

Exploring a new destination, new world or new Galaxy and immersing yourself in the culture of its citizens is an immensely rewarding experience. But it can be even more rewarding if we take care to observe the customs of the places we visit. And visiting Batuu is no different: the locals are essentially hosting you on their home Planet! Here are 5 pointers that I picked up on my recent travels to the Black Spire Outpost on the planet of Batuu! First of all, the people of Batuu are Batuuans and they speak Batuuese. It sounds very similar to English; [...]

2019 June, 4

My Practically Perfect Day at CocoCay
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My Practically Perfect Day at CocoCay

Cruising, Royal Caribbean

My Practically Perfect Day at CocoCay

travelmagicstg2019-06-04T09:08:24-04:00June 4, 2019|Cruising, Royal Caribbean|

When I booked our anniversary trip on Royal Caribbean’s Navigator of the Sea, I was thrilled beyond measure when it was announced that their newly renovated private island would be officially open! CocoCay was established as Royal Caribbean’s private island but underwent a massive $250 million re-imagining to create the “perfect beach day” for everyone, no matter their desires. I have sailed other cruise lines that offer a stop on their private island, but no other private island has set out to offer what "Perfect Day at CocoCay" offers. I knew what to expect: a private island just for those [...]