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2018 March, 22

Disney Cruise Line Room Service 101

travelmagicstg2018-03-22T06:00:57-04:00March 22, 2018|Disney Cruise Line|

You finally did it… You took the plunge (or are thinking about) and booked your very first Disney Cruise. You WILL NOT be disappointed! Room service is amazing on Disney Cruise Line. Here are 8 things you should to know about room service on Disney Cruise Line. Room service on Disney Cruise Line is FREE! Let me rephrase that, room service on your Disney Cruise is included in your cruise fare. This is NOT the case for all cruise lines. Room service on Disney Cruise Line is 24 hours a day! Yes, I said 24 hours a day! If you [...]

2018 March, 21

Updated Walt Disney World Refurbishment Schedule

travelmagicstg2018-03-21T07:56:12-04:00March 21, 2018|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 March 16, 2018 Magic Kingdom® Park Liberty Square Riverboat Pirates of the Caribbean 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 - TBD Feb. 26 - Mar. 18, 2018 Ongoing until further notice Epcot Kringla Bakeri Og Kafe Feb. 26, 2018 - TBD Disney’s Hollywood [...]

2018 March, 20

Disney Cruise Line Photography Service 101

travelmagicstg2018-03-20T06:00:41-04:00March 20, 2018|Disney Cruise Line|

My favorite Disney vacation souvenir is by far... PHOTOS! If you are a seasoned Walt Disney World traveler you may be familiar with Disney’s PhotoPass system and the Memory Maker product. Disney Cruise Line’s photo system is a completely different animal. Intrigued? If you are, here we go! Are you ready!? DISNEY CRUISE LINE PHOTOGRAPHY SERVICE 101 PRE-PURCHASE Similar to Memory Maker, you can pre-purchase your Disney Cruise Line photos, and receive a discount on SELECT PACKAGES. Purchasing your photos ahead of time will save you time too! Those lines at Shutters can get long, especially the final night of [...]

2018 March, 15

Tips to Help Your Kids LOVE Disney Cruise Line Youth Clubs

travelmagicstg2018-03-15T06:00:53-04:00March 15, 2018|Disney Cruise Line|

You finally did it… You took the plunge (or are thinking about) and booked your very first Disney Cruise. You WILL NOT be disappointed! Disney Cruise Line is amazing! One of the biggest things that sets Disney Cruise Line apart from other lines is their youth clubs. Disney pulled out all the stops when designing their youth clubs. The only bad thing about them? I can’t go whenever I want! My biggest concerns going into planning my kids’ very first (and the concern of many of my clients) Disney cruise was whether or not they would enjoy the youth clubs. [...]

2018 March, 14

Updated Walt Disney World Refurbishment Schedule

travelmagicstg2018-03-14T09:06:01-04:00March 14, 2018|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 March 11, 2018 Magic Kingdom® Park Liberty Square Riverboat Pirates of the Caribbean 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 - TBD Feb. 26 - Mar. 18, 2018 Ongoing until further notice Epcot Kringla Bakeri Og Kafe Feb. 26, 2018 - TBD Disney’s Hollywood [...]

2018 March, 13

What’s Included on Disney’s Castaway Cay

travelmagicstg2023-10-06T22:25:46-04:00March 13, 2018|Disney Cruise Line|

Castaway Cay is Disney’s private island in the Bahamas. Most of their cruises make a stop here, and it truly is a paradise. When most people think of getting off in port, they think of a lot of expenses like taxis, food, towels, beaches, etc. I wanted to clear up some of the confusion and tell you what is included with the price of your cruise on Castaway Cay. 1.) Food: When you spend the day on the island, you are treated to a buffet lunch featuring burgers hotdogs, fruit, cookies, chips, self serve ice cream, and more! Also including [...]

2018 March, 8

Disney Dream Cruise Ship Character Meet and Greet Tips

travelmagicstg2018-03-08T06:00:22-05:00March 8, 2018|Disney Cruise Line|

I love seeing the looks on my kids’ faces when they get a hug from their favorite Disney characters. Did you know that you can also meet characters on a Disney cruise? I’ve listed some of my favorite character meet and greet tips below! Arrive 15 minutes before the meet and greet is scheduled to start. On Disney cruises, the meet and greet cast member will only allow people to get in line to meet the character for approximately 15 minutes. If you arrive after the cast member has declared that the line to meet the character is closed, they [...]

2018 March, 7

Updated Walt Disney World Refurbishment Schedule

travelmagicstg2018-03-07T11:04:25-05:00March 7, 2018|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 March 2, 2018 Magic Kingdom® Park 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 - TBD Feb. 26 - Mar. 18, 2018 Feb. 28 - Mar. 2, 2018 Ongoing until further notice Epcot Kringla Bakeri [...]

2018 March, 6

10 Tips to Enjoy Star Wars Galactic Nights

travelmagicstg2023-10-06T22:25:36-04:00March 6, 2018|Hollywood Studios|

Star Wars Galactic Nights is a hard-ticket event that will take place May 27, 2018 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The last Star Wars Galactic Nights was December 16, 2017, following the release of Star Wars: The Last Jedi. This event is not part of Disney’s regular schedule and is obviously not offered often, so make sure to go if you get the chance! Here are 10 tips to help you make the most of your galactic experience! Buy your tickets in advance! You don’t want to waste valuable time waiting to buy tickets. Dress in your favorite Star Wars costume! [...]

2018 February, 27

Universal’s Sapphire Falls Resort -A Review for Families

travelmagicstg2023-10-06T22:24:08-04:00February 27, 2018|Universal Studios Orlando|

I recently booked a stay at Universal’s newest on-site hotel, Loews Sapphire Falls Resort, for my family. I liked it, my husband loved it, and my toddler and baby enjoyed it. I thought I’d share some pros and cons and a few tips if you are considering a stay at Sapphire Falls. Facts: Sapphire Falls is Universal Orlando’s newest resort hotel and the first “moderate” level resort. Universal calls it a Preferred Level resort. Express Passes are not included in your Sapphire Falls stay like they are at Royal Pacific (the other Preferred Level resort) or the 2 Premier resorts [...]