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2016 January, 22

Disneyland versus Disney World – The 6 major differences

travelmagicstg2016-01-22T06:00:33-05:00January 22, 2016|Disney Travel, Disney World, Disneyland|0 Comments

Disneyland versus Disney World, some may think the two are one in the same, but they couldn’t be more wrong. While these two share many characteristics, in other ways they couldn’t be more opposite, starting with their location. Disney World is located in Orlando, Florida but you’ll have to travel 2,496 miles West to arrive in Anaheim, California home of Disneyland. Property Size & Hotels Besides their locations the next noticeable difference are the properties sizes. Disney World is comprised of 21 resorts, four theme parks and two waterparks spread out over 25,000 acres. Disneyland only has three [...]

2016 January, 20

Clarion Hotel Not Your Average Good Neighbor Hotel

travelmagicstg2016-01-20T06:00:14-05:00January 20, 2016|Disneyland|0 Comments

Clarion Hotel is not your average Good Neighbor Hotel for so many reasons! From the moment you walk through the hotel lobby doors you are greeted and treated as if you are family! The staff at Clarion Hotel prides themselves in getting you checked-in and into your room as quickly as possible. They want your vacation to begin the minute you step inside their hotel and they want you to see why their hotel is one of the best for value and location! Not to mention it is the perfect off-site hotel if you are traveling to the world’s [...]

2016 January, 18

Star Wars at Disneyland

travelmagicstg2023-09-29T17:52:34-04:00January 18, 2016|Disneyland|0 Comments

A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, I fell in love with Star Wars. Yes, I’m a middle-aged woman admitting that I love a science fiction movie series. I love the story lines, the mystery, and the element of good versus evil. The first movie came out when I was in middle school. I can still remember the theater where I saw it (the theater isn’t even in business anymore) and the dreamy feeling I had when we walked out. I’ve seen Episode IV “A New Hope” many times since then with the most recent time being [...]

2016 January, 8

Character Dining at the Disneyland Resort

travelmagicstg2023-09-29T18:10:16-04:00January 8, 2016|Disney Travel, Disneyland, Disneyland parks|0 Comments

Character dining at the Disneyland Resort is quite a bit different than at Disney World. Because the resort is a bit smaller, there aren’t quite as many options to choose from. But once you experience the character meals, you’ll love the Disneyland difference!! There are two types of character meals at Disneyland – character meals and premium character meals. Vouchers for both types can be added to your vacation package (ask your Travel with the Magic Travel Planner for more information). Premium meals include Ariel’s Grotto and Goofy’s Kitchen, while the standard character meals are Minnie & Friends Breakfast - [...]

2015 November, 25

The Details of Disney

travelmagicstg2015-11-25T06:00:00-05:00November 25, 2015|Disneyland, Disneyland parks|0 Comments

I’m a detail-oriented person. I like to read all the instructions before beginning a task. I usually remember numbers easily and notice little things that maybe my family doesn’t pick up on. Maybe you’re that way, too. I know the Imagineers at Disney are! As I’ve walked through the parks, I’ve noticed the attention to details like no other place I’ve ever been. Maybe that’s why the Disney experience is so wonderful, because it’s so immersive. When you’re in line for a ride, you can look around and notice all the details of the décor. If you’re in the [...]

2015 October, 30

Halloween Time at Disneyland

travelmagicstg2015-10-30T06:00:00-04:00October 30, 2015|Disneyland, Halloween|0 Comments

Halloween time is the perfect time to plan a visit to Disneyland, CA. The park is transformed into a magical world filled with pumpkins, jack-o-lanterns, ghosts, and so many amazing special effects and imagination. Every corner you turn you will find a unique decoration, character, or tasty treat all Halloween themed, so pay close attention or else you may miss something spectacular. When walking along Main Street make sure to check out the Pumpkin Festival. You must check out all the carved pumpkins, you will not see one that looks like another. Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween party, which is [...]

2015 October, 21

Redwood Creek Challenge Trail – Fun for the Whole Family!

travelmagicstg2023-09-29T18:06:09-04:00October 21, 2015|Disneyland|0 Comments

Everyone has their favorite classic Disney movies. One of my daughter’s favorites is not an older classic, but one of the newer Disney movies, UP! from 2009. We’ve laughed at Dug, the golden retriever, and his easily distracted manner. “SQUIRREL!” Aren’t we all a little like Dug? We think of UP! every time we see a huge bunch of multi colored balloons. Sometimes, we wish we could uproot our home and sail off in the sky to Paradise Falls. We all keep an Adventure Fund and look back at family memories in pictures like Mr. Fredericksen. So, recently, when my [...]

2015 October, 1

Staying at a Good Neighbor Hotel is a Great Plan for Disneyland’s Diamond Celebration!

travelmagicstg2015-10-01T06:00:00-04:00October 1, 2015|Disneyland|0 Comments

Disneyland’s Diamond Celebration will be going on until September of 2016. This once in a lifetime vacation can be within your budget when you stay at a Good Neighbor Hotel! In April, I was given the opportunity to learn about and tour Disneyland’s Good Neighbor Hotels, and they really have a lot of offer! To receive a Good Neighbor recognition, you must meet Disney’s high standards of amenities, service, price and location. There are 4 types of Good Neighbor Hotels to choose from: Economy, Moderate, Superior and Deluxe. I previously reviewed a newly renovated Economy Hotel, Motel 6, which would [...]

2015 August, 7

A Bug’s Land: California Adventure for the Wee Ones!

travelmagicstg2015-08-07T06:00:00-04:00August 7, 2015|Disneyland|0 Comments

A Bug’s Land: California Adventure for the Wee Ones! Disneyland’s Diamond Celebration is an extravaganza for all ages including your youngest! And don’t forget that California Adventure Park is not just for teens and adults, it has a place just for those bug-sized family members, too, call A Bug’s Land! The two main attractions in A Bug’s Land are It’s Tough to be a Bug and Flik’s Fun Fair. It’s Tough to be a Bug is a 3D experience with Flick and Hopper and a few extra special effects! If you don’t like creepy crawlies, you might want to pass [...]

2014 December, 8

Avengers Super Heroes Half Marathon Weekend Recap

travelmagicstg2014-12-08T06:08:00-05:00December 8, 2014|Disneyland|1 Comment

My husband and I ran the Walt Disney World Half Marathon in January, and when we finished, we swore we'd never do another half marathon. But a few weeks later, we started thinking of ways that we could have had a better run... Things we could improve... And before we knew it, we were contemplating a Half Marathon at Disneyland, so we could earn a "Coast to Coast" medal in addition to the one for our run. And then, in a stroke of great luck, runDisney announced a NEW Half Marathon: the Avengers Super Heroes Half Marathon! It would be [...]