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2018 February, 20

Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique on the Disney Dream

travelmagicstg2023-10-06T22:23:36-04:00February 20, 2018|Disney Cruise Line, Disney Dream|

Every child should get to feel like a princess (or pirate!) on a Disney cruise, and Disney has now made a way for your kids to get the makeover of a lifetime while sailing the high seas. Modeled after the locations in Walt Disney World, enter in to a beautiful room full of royalty and sophistication as you get ready for your royal dinner in one of the main dining rooms. There are several stations with salon chairs, and ample seating for others behind them so you can see while your child’s Fairy Godmother-in-Training does her magic. Beautiful ball gowns are showcased [...]

2018 February, 13

5 Tips to Help Get You Out Your Disney Resort Door AND to Rope Drop

travelmagicstg2018-02-13T06:00:04-05:00February 13, 2018|Disney News|

First and foremost, what the heck is rope drop and why, oh why do I want to get up early on my Disney vacation to get there? Rope drop is Disney lingo for park opening. The reason why you want and should get up early (sigh... I know, I know!) to get to rope drop is because you will experience lighter crowds the first few hours of park opening. This means your family will be able to experience more attractions/rides with lesser wait times! Score! I myself am cursed blessed with early-rising kids. We have no problems getting [...]

2018 February, 11

Updated Walt Disney World Refurbishment Schedule

travelmagicstg2018-02-11T19:50:11-05:00February 11, 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 February 11, 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 The American [...]

2018 February, 7

Updated Walt Disney World Refurbishment Schedule

travelmagicstg2018-02-07T13:08:17-05:00February 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 February 6, 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 The American [...]

2018 February, 6

The Best Attraction in Harambe Part 1: The History of Kilimanjaro Safaris

travelmagicstg2025-01-27T14:01:12-05:00February 6, 2018|Animal Kingdom|

Walt Disney was an animal lover and it was always his dream to have live animals in the parks. In fact, the original concepts of the Jungle Cruise and the Enchanted Tiki Room had live animals instead of the audio-animatronics that you see today. Unfortunately, Imagineers at that time couldn’t find a safe way to use live animals in an attraction. In April 1998, Walt’s dream was finally brought to life when Disney’s Animal Kingdom in Florida opened its gates. Animals from all over the world were brought to the park to showcase their beauty and educate guests of the [...]

2018 February, 1

Updated Walt Disney World Refurbishment Schedule

travelmagicstg2018-02-01T09:43:22-05:00February 1, 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 January 30, 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, 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|

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|

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|

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|

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 [...]