2020 June, 8

Make Your Own Magic: Volume 1

2021-02-22T20:44:18-05:00June 8, 2020|Disney Travel|0 Comments

Here at Travel with the Magic we miss the Disney Parks and Resorts, Disney Cruise Line, and Universal Studios as much as you do! Our job is to help you make magical memories with your families and we haven’t been able to do that recently. That doesn't mean we aren’t still thinking about all of you and ways we can still make life magical. We want to share with you some of the fantastic things that our travel planners have been up to during our time at home that you could try with your own friends and family. As local [...]

2020 March, 21

Why you should use a Travel Agent

2020-03-21T10:04:11-04:00March 21, 2020|Disney Travel, Travel, Travel with the Magic|0 Comments

“The human world… it’s a mess”  I bet we are all feeling a little like Sebastian from The Little Mermaid right now, wishing we could be Under The Sea, am I right? With news of quarantines, social distancing, and closures world-wide, it’s hard to not feel down about the current state of things. Not to mention, it’s even harder to feel positive about the state of things when your vacation has been cancelled!    Disruptions to the travel industry are normal - expected even. We deal with disruptions every year during hurricane season! But there’s a first for everything - [...]

2019 August, 28

Ogas Cantina Review

2023-10-06T22:39:47-04:00August 28, 2019|Disney Travel|0 Comments

I have dreamed of visiting one of the Galaxy’s famed cantinas, and Oga definitely brings this one to life for me!  The cantina was a welcome rest stop from my weary travels on the outer rim! And I have lots of information to pass on! Oga’s Cantina is a bar, and of course a bar at the edge of the galaxy would have some bold musical entertainment! R-3X, a former Starspeeder 3000 pilot, is your DJ here at Oga’s Cantina, and he is constantly mixing up some great beats!  It is good to note that the music is loud and [...]

2019 August, 26

4 Must Try Snacks at Star Wars Galaxy Edge

2023-10-06T22:38:46-04:00August 26, 2019|Disney Travel|0 Comments

A trip to Batuu and the Black Spire Outpost would not be complete without trying the local food!  And since I love to eat snacks, I tried them all!  Here are my top 4 snack stops at Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge! Docking Bay 7 I love chocolate desserts, and I love raspberry desserts; and lucky for me, Docking Bay 7 has both! The Batuu-bon is a chocolate cake bite with white chocolate mousse and coffee custard.   So very good for the chocolate lover! And if you like a little tart with your sweets, the Oi-Oi Puff has the perfect blend [...]

2019 August, 23

Droid Depot

2023-10-06T22:37:59-04:00August 23, 2019|Disney Travel|0 Comments

Are you like me and have always wanted your very own personal Astromech Droid Unit?  Well now you can have one!  Just drop in at the Droid Depot! First, find a shop clerk, register your choice of the BB-series unit or R-series and prepay for the droid. Once you receive your blueprints and parts basket, you are ready to choose your parts!  The blueprints are easy to read and you will only need a set of 4 parts.  A conveyor belt of droid pieces offers you a wide variety of color options for your own custom-built droid – just pick and choose what [...]

2019 August, 6

A Review of the Gran Destino Tower at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort

2024-01-03T14:36:27-05:00August 6, 2019|Disney Travel, Uncategorized|0 Comments

Recently, I had the opportunity to attend the Villains After Hours event at Magic Kingdom (so much fun!). While planning for the last minute trip, I couldn’t pass up an opportunity to stay at the newly opened Gran Destino Tower located at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort. For those not familiar, Coronado Springs falls into the moderate resort category and is located in the Animal Kingdom resort area. It was originally opened in August 1997, boasting a blend of Spanish, Mexican, and American Southwest cultures. After living in New Mexico for six years, I can say the theming of the main [...]

2019 July, 15

9 Reasons Why You Will Love Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter

2019-07-15T18:45:52-04:00July 15, 2019|Disney Travel|0 Comments

Resort Size. Port Orleans French Quarter is the smallest moderate resort at Walt Disney World. The food court, arcade, pool, and bus stop are all a quick hop, skip, and a jump away from your resort room.  Boat transportation to Disney Springs. Sit back and relax as the Sassagoula Steamboat haulage company transports you and yours on a quick ride to Disney Springs along the picturesque, tree-lined banks of the Sassagoula River.  Sister Property. Port Orleans Riverside and French Quarter are sister resorts, meaning you can use the amenities at each as you please! Better yet, they are a quick [...]

2019 July, 14

Surviving Homecoming: 10 Tips to Waiting Out the Airport with Kids

2019-07-14T18:41:47-04:00July 14, 2019|Disney Travel, Disney World|0 Comments

Nothing is worse than the trip home after the most amazing vacation ever! Everyone is tired (ok fine...grumpy) from a week of fun and slightly sad (devastated) because it’s over. No one wants to sit around the airport waiting for a flight.  After our most recent Disney Cruise, we arrived at the airport at 9:30 am and didn’t board our plane home until 4:40 pm!  Here are my favorite tips for a fighting chance at a smooth waiting period when everyone just wants to be home.....yesterday.  A backpack for each traveler (mom and dad shouldn’t be the only pack mules) [...]

2019 June, 25

Top reasons why you shouldn’t wait on taking your preschooler to Disney! Updated April 2021

2021-04-15T15:12:20-04:00June 25, 2019|Disney Travel|0 Comments

Why, now more than ever, you should take your preschooler to Disney! UPDATED April 15, 2021 In 2019, I highlight some of the top reasons you should consider taking your preschooler to Walt Disney World here.  A first trip to Walt Disney World is still magical, even with changes made to create a safe environment for all guests and Cast Members.  They remember more than you think. Our first family trip was March 2017.  We found ourselves back for Labor Day weekend in September 2017.  Emalee was asking about different rides, characters, and recalling so much from our first trip!  [...]

2019 June, 10

The Every Day Battuan: How to Live Like a Local in Batuu

2019-06-10T08:34:57-04:00June 10, 2019|Disney News, Disney Travel, Disneyland, Galaxy Edge|0 Comments

Exploring a new destination, new world or new Galaxy and immersing yourself in the culture of its citizens is an immensely rewarding experience. But it can be even more rewarding if we take care to observe the customs of the places we visit. And visiting Batuu is no different:  the locals are essentially hosting you on their home Planet! Here are 5 pointers that I picked up on my recent travels to the Black Spire Outpost on the planet of Batuu! First of all, the people of Batuu are Batuuans and they speak Batuuese.  It sounds very similar to English; [...]

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