Disney News Archives - Page 13 of 54 - Travel With The Magic | Travel Agent

2016 March, 23

Updated Walt Disney World Refurbishment Schedule

travelmagicstg2016-03-23T13:13:21-04:00March 23, 2016|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 20, 2016 Magic Kingdom® Park 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. Now through April 2016 Epcot Soarin' Circle of Life Jan. 4, 2016 - Summer 2016 Feb. 7 - Apr. 2, 2016 Disney’s Hollywood Studios Pizza Planet Honey, I Shrunk the Kids Movie [...]

2016 March, 21

Fun Facts about Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel

travelmagicstg2016-03-21T06:00:47-04:00March 21, 2016|Disneyland|

Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel is one of three amazing hotels located right at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California. Paradise Pier Hotel offers a beach and sand setting that makes you feel as if you have stepped back in time, but with a modern twist. It is more casual then the other two Disneyland Resorts, yet truly elegant at the same time. Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel has 502 guest rooms and suites that offer both Queen or King size beds. Some guest rooms, if needed and available, will also include a daybed making this hotel perfect for almost any [...]

2016 March, 14

The “Grotesque Birds” of Disneyland’s Grand Californian Resort & Spa

travelmagicstg2016-03-14T06:00:55-04:00March 14, 2016|Disneyland|

Disneyland's Grand Californian Resort is home to statues from the "The California Native" series. These pieces of art were inspired by the "Grotesque Birds" created by the Martin Brothers in England between the years of 1875 and 1920. The Grand Californian's "Grotesque Birds," (I also heard several cast members refer to them as Grotesqueries.) were created by Susan Dannenfelser. Some of the birds in the Disney collection have removable heads. I heard a couple reasons for this. One was that they were made to hold tobacco and the other was that they were used by bootleggers to hold contraband liquor [...]

2016 March, 7

5 Simple Steps to Planning Your First Land and Sea Adventure

travelmagicstg2016-03-07T06:00:11-05:00March 7, 2016|Disney Cruise Line|

Have you seen the movie, Titanic? Well, I have- probably just a few too many times. Because I’ve seen the movie so many times, I’ve been afraid for many years of taking a cruise. Recently, when my husband and I began talking about taking a special vacation to celebrate our 25th Wedding Anniversary, we decided on a cruise. After all, as a travel agent, I help clients all the time make their cruise dreams come true. I decided I should conquer my fear and just do it! We decided that in order to make it the best possible cruise [...]

2016 March, 5

Updated Walt Disney World Refurbishment Schedule

travelmagicstg2016-03-05T15:08:29-05:00March 5, 2016|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 5, 2016 Magic Kingdom® Park Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin 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. Mar. 6 - 10, 2016 Now - April 2016 Epcot Soarin' Circle of Life Jan. 4, 2016 - Summer 2016 Feb. 7 - Apr. 2, 2016 Disney’s Hollywood Studios [...]

2016 February, 25

Updated Walt Disney World Refurbishment Schedule

travelmagicstg2016-02-25T14:00:34-05:00February 25, 2016|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 25, 2016 Magic Kingdom® Park Mad Tea Party Jungle Cruise 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. Feb. 22 - 26, 2016 Mar. 1 - 3, 2016 Now - April 2016 Epcot Soarin' Circle of Life Jan. 4, 2016 - Summer 2016 Feb. 7 - Apr. [...]

2016 February, 18

Updated Walt Disney World Refurbishment Schedule

travelmagicstg2016-02-18T17:02:01-05:00February 18, 2016|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 17, 2016 Magic Kingdom® Park Mad Tea Party Jungle Cruise 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. Feb. 22 - 26, 2016 Mar. 1 - 3, 2016 Now - April 2016 Epcot Soarin' Circle of Life Jan. 4, 2016 - Summer 2016 Feb. 7 - Apr. [...]

2016 February, 11

Updated Walt Disney World Refurbishment Schedule

travelmagicstg2016-02-11T13:01:08-05:00February 11, 2016|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, 2016 Magic Kingdom® Park Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin Mad Tea Party Jungle Cruise Big Thunder Mountain Railroad 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. 18 - Feb. 11, 2016 Feb. 22 - 26, 2016 Mar. 1 - 3, 2016 Apr. 4 - [...]

2016 February, 9

What to Bring on Your Disney Cruise!

travelmagicstg2023-10-03T17:22:45-04:00February 9, 2016|Disney Cruise Line, Disney Travel|

When you’re traveling on Disney Cruise Line, you’re traveling on a sailing that was made with families in mind. From large staterooms with bathtubs to amazing Broadway style entertainment, there truly is something for everyone on a Disney Cruise. When you’re packing your bags, don’t forget these important items. Costumes – If your sailing is traveling to the Bahamas or Caribbean, you’ll be able to experience Disney’s Pirate Night Deck Party. Family pictures with Captain Hook and Mr. Smee are adorable with everyone dressed as their favorite pirate. Your sailing may include a Star Wars Day at Sea. Dress as [...]

2016 February, 8

An Amazing runDisney Year Ahead!

travelmagicstg2023-10-09T22:50:43-04:00February 8, 2016|Disney News, Disney Travel|

This year has started off to be an amazing runDisney year for me! I just finished the second annual Star Wars Half Marathon Weekend at the Disneyland Resort! runDisney is already a family-friendly event, with Kids Races and Family 5Ks, but adding a Star Wars theme was the epitome of an ideal race for all of us true Star Wars Fans! And the best is yet to come! In April, I will be running the Star Wars Half Marathon Weekend – The Dark Side and earning the Inaugural Kessel Run Medal for running both Star Wars Half Marathon races in [...]