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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|

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|

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|

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|

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|

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|

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 [...]

2017 December, 21

Disney Dining Plans for 2018

travelmagicstg2023-10-06T22:13:10-04:00December 21, 2017|Disney Travel|

If you are adding a Disney Dining Plan to your Walt Disney World vacation, which I recommend, here’s what you need to know about the dining plans for 2018! Dining Plans are only offered to guests staying at a Disney Resort hotel. This is a perk to staying onsite. Adding a dining plan gives you the option to pre-pay for meals and snacks. Then you simply have your MagicBand scanned at the time of purchase. If you like to choose the most expensive meals on the menu, this is also a way you can save a little money. There [...]

2017 December, 19

Disney’s All Star Music Standard Room Review

travelmagicstg2023-10-06T22:12:51-04:00December 19, 2017|Disney Travel|

Disney’s All Star Music is a value resort at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida. With families and budgets in mind, it offers the opportunity to stay on Disney property without breaking the bank. Each section has a different theme (Country, Broadway, Jazz, Rock and Calypso) They also have family suites for those needing extra space. Recently I stayed in a standard room in the Rock Inn section. The rooms have two full sized beds, as well as a table, two chairs, and a television. The shower and bathroom are separate from the sink area to provide the ability [...]

2017 December, 14

5 Magical Steps for Ending Your Disney Trip

travelmagicstg2023-10-06T22:12:31-04:00December 14, 2017|Disney Travel|

You've spent a lot of time pre-planning all the aspects of your Disney trip: You've got your dining reservations, your FastPass selections, your packing list, your game plan for each day... But have you given much thought to the END of your trip to Walt Disney World? I know, it's the saddest part of your vacation, but I'm here with some tips to help you feel better about your departure. End your Disney trip on a Saturday. You can stay as late as you want, but you should plan to get home and sleep in your own bed on Saturday [...]

2017 December, 12

First Timer’s Guide: Mickey’s ToonTown at Disneyland

travelmagicstg2017-12-12T06:00:21-05:00December 12, 2017|Disneyland parks|

Over the summer, I got to experience Disneyland for the first time ever. As soon as I got there, I instantly knew that I wanted to spend a good amount of time in Mickey’s ToonTown. Why? Because of the nostalgia! It always makes me super sad that ToonTown was taken out of Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World, but I was extremely happy to be able to experience the OG ToonTown in Disneyland! First off, ToonTown is not exclusively for kids! If you love bright colors, a toon-y atmosphere or even just looking for a cute place to take [...]