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2014 October, 20

Updated Walt Disney World Refurbishment Schedule

travelmagicstg2014-10-20T11:26:35-04:00October 20, 2014|Animal Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, Disney World, Disney World Resort Refurbishments, Downtown Disney, Downtown Disney, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, Magic Kingdom, Resorts, Theme Park Refurbishments|0 Comments

Updated Walt Disney World Refurbishment Schedule as of October 17, 2014 Magic Kingdom® Park Walt Disney World RailroadThe Magic Behind Our Steam Trains TourIsland Supply - Location ClosingThe Magic Carpets of AladdinHaunted MansionSplash MountainCinderella's Royal TableLiberty Square RiverboatUnder the Sea ~ Journey of the Little MermaidHarmony Barber Shop Sep. 29 - Nov. 7, 2014Sep. 29 - Nov. 7, 2014Oct. 23, 2014Nov. 10 - 21, 2014Dec. 1 - 19, 2014Jan. 4 - 30, 2015Jan. 5 - Mar. 6, 2015Jan. 23 - 27, 2015Feb. 2 - Mar. 6, 2015Feb. 2 - Mar. 30, 2015 Epcot Maelstrom - Location ClosingThe Spirit of Norway - Location Closing [...]

2014 September, 8

Disney Springs Update

travelmagicstg2014-09-08T07:00:00-04:00September 8, 2014|Disney World, Downtown Disney|0 Comments

In case you didn’t know, Downtown Disney at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida is undergoing a major renovation! The new Downtown Disney will be called “Disney Springs”. The revamped area will replicate turn-of-the-century lakeside towns of Florida. We know that Disney loves to tell stories, so the area will focus around an all new “town center”, with several bubbling springs leading to three other areas called The Landing, Marketplace, and West Side all centering around the story of this “town”. The expansion should be complete in 2016. There will also be two parking structures added, which I am [...]

2014 August, 4

Updated Walt Disney World Refurbishment Schedule

travelmagicstg2014-08-04T18:30:46-04:00August 4, 2014|Animal Kingdom, Disney World, Disney World Resort Refurbishments, Downtown Disney, Epcot, Magic Kingdom, Theme Park Refurbishments|0 Comments

Updated Walt Disney World Refurbishment Schedule Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort Magic Kingdom® Park Astro Orbiter The Yankee Trader Liberty Square Riverboat First Aid Relocation Mickey's PhilharMagic Carousel of Progress Walt Disney World Railroad The Magic Carpet of Aladdin Cinderella's Royal Table Monorail - Monorail service will be adjusted on the Magic Kingdom Park and Epcot beams in order to accommodate the installation of a new state-of-the art train control system. As a result, monorail service will run from: 8:30 a.m.- midnight on the Magic Kingdom Resort beam 9:30 a.m.- 11:30 p.m. on the Magic Kingdom Express beam 9 a.m. -11 p.m. on the Epcot beam Jun. 2 - Sep. 27, [...]

2014 July, 26

Updated Walt Disney World Refurbishment Schedule

travelmagicstg2014-07-26T11:56:54-04:00July 26, 2014|Animal Kingdom, Disney World, Disney World Resort Refurbishments, Downtown Disney, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, Magic Kingdom, Resorts, Theme Park Refurbishments, Water parks|0 Comments

Updated Walt Disney World Refurbishment Schedule Magic Kingdom® Park Tomorrowland Transit Authority - People Mover Astro Orbiter The Yankee Trader Liberty Square Riverboat Mickey's PhilharMagic Carousel of Progress Walt Disney World Railroad The Magic Carpet of Aladdin Cinderella's Royal Table Monorail - Monorail service will be adjusted on the Magic Kingdom Park and Epcot beams in order to accommodate the installation of a new state-of-the art train control system. As a result, monorail service will run from: 8:30 a.m.- midnight on the Magic Kingdom Resort beam 9:30 a.m.- 11:30 p.m. on the Magic Kingdom Express beam 9 a.m. -11 p.m. on the Epcot beam Jun. 2 - Aug. 4, 2014 [...]

2014 July, 16

Updated Walt Disney World Refurbishment Schedule

travelmagicstg2014-07-16T08:53:20-04:00July 16, 2014|Animal Kingdom, Disney World, Disney World Resort Refurbishments, Downtown Disney, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, Magic Kingdom, Resorts|0 Comments

Updated Walt Disney World Refurbishment Schedule Magic Kingdom® Park Tomorrowland Transit Authority - People Mover Astro Orbiter The Yankee Trader Liberty Square Riverboat Mickey's PhilharMagic Carousel of Progress Cinderella's Royal Table Walt Disney World Railroad Monorail - Monorail service will be adjusted on the Magic Kingdom Park and Epcot beams in order to accommodate the installation of a new state-of-the art train control system. As a result, monorail service will run from: 8:30 a.m.- midnight on the Magic Kingdom Resort beam 9:30 a.m.- 11:30 p.m. on the Magic Kingdom Express beam 9 a.m. -11 p.m. on the Epcot beam Jun. 2 - Aug. 4, 2014 Jun. 2 - Sep. 19, [...]

2014 May, 23

Updated Walt Disney World Refurbishment Schedule

travelmagicstg2014-05-23T19:51:56-04:00May 23, 2014|Animal Kingdom, Disney World, Disney World Resort Refurbishments, Downtown Disney, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, Magic Kingdom, Theme Park Refurbishments|0 Comments

Updated Walt Disney World Refurbishment Schedule Magic Kingdom® Park Tomorrowland Transit Authority - Astro Orbiter Liberty Square Riverboat Mickey's PhilharMagic Carousel of Progress Jun. 2 - Aug. 4, 2014 Jun. 2 - Sep. 19, 2014 Aug. 4 - 8, 2014 Sept. 8 - 19, 2014 Sept. 22 - 27, 2014 Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park Festival of the Lion King It's Tough to be a Bug Jan. 6, 2014 - June 2014 Jul. 7 - Aug. 11, 2014 Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park Closed for Annual Refurbishment Oct. 26, 2014 - Jan. 3, 2015 Disney's Boardwalk Inn Kouzzina by Cat [...]

2014 March, 7

YAY for Downtown Disney

travelmagicstg2014-03-07T07:00:00-05:00March 7, 2014|Disney Travel, Downtown Disney|0 Comments

People often ask me, “Downtown Disney, YAY or NAY?” Let me take a moment to explain why Downtown Disney is definitely a YAY for your Disney Trip. 1. No admission fee! No tickets are needed to enter and explore the marketplace. Downtown Disney is always the first excursion we take during our Disney trips because the low-key atmosphere is perfect after a long day of traveling. 2. Parking is FREE! Not driving? No worries. Downtown Disney is a stop of the Disney Transportation system. 3. Food! Downtown Disney offers yummy dining options that are even covered on Disney dining plans. [...]

2013 November, 29

Disney “Princess” Style

travelmagicstg2023-10-23T16:30:45-04:00November 29, 2013|Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, characters, Dining, Dining Reservations, Disney Travel, Disney World, Fantasyland|0 Comments

Disney "Princess" Style Everyone knows that Disney has Princesses and that they can be met at several locations at the Walt Disney World Resort. But not everyone knows that there are many experiences that allow you to have a “princess moment” that truly makes you feel that fairytales are real. The following princess themed activities can make any girl feel special, from the littlest to the most mature of princesses. From the moment you see the castle to the second you see Tinker Bell fly through the sky, your world turns into magic when visiting the Walt Disney World Resort. [...]

2013 November, 14

Attention Tables in Wonderland Members!

travelmagicstg2013-11-14T10:17:43-05:00November 14, 2013|Disney World, Downtown Disney|0 Comments

If you are a member of Tables in Wonderland then there is some exciting Holiday Season news for you! As a special treat, Tables in Wonderland Members may now enjoy Complimentary Valet Parking at Downtown Disney® Area through January 1, 2014! Here are some things you need to know about valet parking at Downtown Disney® Area, as terms and conditions do apply: - Complimentary valet parking is for the sole purpose of dining at one of the participating restaurants at Downtown Disney® area. - One vehicle per membership card . - Present your membership card with a valid dining receipt from the participating Downtown Disney® restaurant at the [...]

2013 October, 9

Sofia the First Makeover at Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique

travelmagicstg2013-10-09T07:00:00-04:00October 9, 2013|Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, Disney World, Uncategorized|2 Comments

In July, Disney debuted a new makeover at the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique at Downtown Disney based on Disney’s newest little Princess – Sofia the First. The Sofia package includes "Sofia the First" hairstyling, shimmering makeup, nail polish, face gem, Princess sash, Princess cinch bag, a crown and hair bow. Currently, the Sofia package is available only at the Downtown Disney location. When we first checked in, my girls were given a royal notification of their appointment (it was as surprise!) and then we had some time to wait and wander around the store. There were many other little girls there, [...]