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23 09, 2021

50 Years of Walt Disney World ~ Pure Disney Magic
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50 Years of Walt Disney World ~ Pure Disney Magic

50th Anniversary, Disney World

50 Years of Walt Disney World ~ Pure Disney Magic

Kelly Russo2021-09-24T08:18:07-04:00September 23, 2021|50th Anniversary, Disney World|0 Comments

50 Years of Walt Disney World ~ Pure Disney Magic I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about how I would try and explain to you what Walt Disney World celebrating her 50th anniversary means to me. A lot of time. It’s taken me a while because, honestly, I don’t know that I can put my true feelings about it into words. Walt Disney World isn’t just a place to me; it’s an experience. It’s the Disney version of magic – fantasy becomes a reality. And that Disney Magic has touched my life during many different seasons. Some of those [...]

22 09, 2021

Celebrating 50 years of magical memories
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Celebrating 50 years of magical memories

50th Anniversary, Disney World

Celebrating 50 years of magical memories

Kelly Russo2021-09-22T16:00:21-04:00September 22, 2021|50th Anniversary, Disney World|0 Comments

It’s hard to believe that we’re just days away from the start of the “World’s Most Magical Celebration,” marking 50 years of joy, laughter and magical memories for families visiting Walt Disney World Resort. Here are just a few of the events and experiences that we are looking forward to when everything kicks off on October 1st: Two new nighttime spectaculars will inspire visitors. Enchantment at the Magic Kingdom and Harmonious at EPCOT will debut on October 1. Both will feature incredible new music to match the displays of pyrotechnics, projections, and more. Speaking of [...]

11 03, 2021

Creating your Disney experience
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Creating your Disney experience

Disney Travel, Disney World, my Disney experience

Creating your Disney experience

Kelly Russo2021-09-23T09:55:47-04:00March 11, 2021|Disney Travel, Disney World, my Disney experience|0 Comments

You have officially booked your Walt Disney World vacation; you may be wondering, “what’s next?” With the phased reopening of Walt Disney World, the planning timeline looks completely different from previous years. While the timeline looks different, all of the planning pieces are still there. Early booking is still best: Better resort and room availability Park reservations are required through 2023 I am monitoring for discounts to get you the best price possible. Planning a WDW vacation is exciting, but you may find yourself twiddling your thumbs, waiting for the next planning puzzle piece to reveal itself. One way you [...]

5 03, 2021

Caribbean Beach Resort – A Walt Disney World Resort For All Ages
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Caribbean Beach Resort – A Walt Disney World Resort For All Ages

Disney Travel, Disney World, Resorts

Caribbean Beach Resort – A Walt Disney World Resort For All Ages

Kelly Russo2021-03-17T19:36:17-04:00March 5, 2021|Disney Travel, Disney World, Resorts|0 Comments

It was exciting to plan our January 2021 vacation because this trip, for the first time, included family members from ages 9 to 84! We needed just the right resort to fit everyone’s needs, and we found the right fit at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort. Not only does it have easy access to the Skyliner so that we could easily get to Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios, but the rooms were spacious, and the activities were fun! We had 4 adults and 2 children traveling. Due to the size of our group, we were split into 2 separate rooms. When [...]

14 02, 2021

Walt Disney World Park Hopping Has Returned
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Walt Disney World Park Hopping Has Returned

Disney Travel, Disney World

Walt Disney World Park Hopping Has Returned

Kelly H Russo2021-02-23T09:49:49-05:00February 14, 2021|Disney Travel, Disney World|0 Comments

We are so excited that Park Hopping at Walt Disney World returned on January 1, 2021. There have been some modifications made to Park Hopping to help manage attendance and promote social distancing requirements. So, whether you have used Park Hopping in the past or are new to it, here are answers to commonly asked questions and what you need to know. What is Park Hopping? Park Hopping gives you the chance to visit more than one park on the same day. In order to Park Hop, you must have the Park Hopper option added to your theme park tickets [...]

30 10, 2020

October 2020 Disney World and Universal Orlando News

travelmagicstg2021-02-23T09:48:43-05:00October 30, 2020|Disney News, Disney World, Universal Studios Orlando|0 Comments

There is a lot going on at Disney World and Universal Orlando. Rise of the Resistance Virtual Queue Update! Starting November 3, 2020, there will be a better and hopefully less stressful way to get a boarding pass for Rise Of The Resistance. Guests who have a valid park ticket or annual pass and a Disney park reservation will be able to access the virtual queue system starting at 7 am. You will not have to be inside the park anymore. The virtual queue will reopen again at 2 pm as it has been but remember you must be in [...]

6 10, 2020

Returning to the Magic – A Review of Walt Disney World September 2020
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Returning to the Magic – A Review of Walt Disney World September 2020

Animal Kingdom, Disney Travel, Disney World, Galaxy Edge, Hollywood Studios, Resorts

Returning to the Magic – A Review of Walt Disney World September 2020

travelmagicstg2020-10-06T18:47:13-04:00October 6, 2020|Animal Kingdom, Disney Travel, Disney World, Galaxy Edge, Hollywood Studios, Resorts|0 Comments

Since reopening in July, many guests have made their way back to Walt Disney World to a new kind of magic. I had a trip planned for April 2020, which was canceled due to the closure, so I was very excited to get back to the action myself! Since I’m a Florida resident (for the next few months anyway), it was easy to plan a quick 3-night trip back down to Orlando at the end of September. I wanted to share my review of Disney’s Contemporary Resort, new safety policies and procedures at the parks and resorts, dining procedures, and [...]

28 09, 2020

Be Our Guest dining update
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Be Our Guest dining update

Dining, Disney News, Disney World, Magic Kingdom

Be Our Guest dining update

travelmagicstg2020-09-28T07:00:08-04:00September 28, 2020|Dining, Disney News, Disney World, Magic Kingdom|0 Comments

Be Our Guest Dining Update Currently Be Our Guest in Fantasyland at the Magic Kingdom has transitioned to a table service only restaurant serving both lunch and dinner. Enter the Beast's enchanted castle and enjoy your French-inspired meal in one of three beautifully-themed dining rooms. Choose from: 🌹 The Grand Ballroom with its beautiful high ceilings, chandeliers, and picture windows where you can watch the snowfall outside the Beast's castle. 🌹 The Castle Gallery sometimes referred to as the Music Box Room, where paintings line the walls and figures of Belle and the Beast twirl in the center of the [...]

27 09, 2020

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa is now open!
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Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa is now open!

Disney News, Disney World, Disney World Resort Refurbishments

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa is now open!

travelmagicstg2020-09-27T09:28:15-04:00September 27, 2020|Disney News, Disney World, Disney World Resort Refurbishments|0 Comments

Welcome, Home! Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa is now open! I absolutely fell in love with this resort during my recent trip. The cast members went above and beyond, constantly exuding the hospitality Disney is known for around the world. I loved the Victorian design and Mary Poppin's theming. It’s always a jolly holiday with Mary. or : Monorail transportation is available direct to the Magic Kingdom and is a quick resort loop ride back to Grand Floridian. Bus transportation is available for Epcot, Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom, and Disney Springs. A walkway between Grand Floridian and the Magic [...]

1 09, 2020

Disney World Fall 2020 Magic is here savings
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Disney World Fall 2020 Magic is here savings

Disney News, Disney Specials, Disney Travel, Disney World

Disney World Fall 2020 Magic is here savings

travelmagicstg2020-09-01T08:46:11-04:00September 1, 2020|Disney News, Disney Specials, Disney Travel, Disney World|0 Comments

If you are a resident of Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia or West Virginia, you can discover great savings on rooms when you take advantage of this special offer. You can get swept up in seasonal fun—and save up to 30% on rooms at select Disney Resort hotels for stays most nights September 4 through December 25, 2020 when you book through December 25, 2020. Book with Confidence Enjoy added peace of mind when booking! You can modify or cancel your reservation with extra flexibility through December 31, 2020. The health and well-being of [...]