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2021 February, 14

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 [...]

2019 May, 6

New Extra Magic Hours released!
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New Extra Magic Hours released!

Animal Kingdom, Disney News, Disney World, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, Magic Kingdom

New Extra Magic Hours released!

travelmagicstg2023-10-06T22:31:11-04:00May 6, 2019|Animal Kingdom, Disney News, Disney World, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, Magic Kingdom|0 Comments

Big News! Disney just announced that onsite guests will now have access to additional extra magic hours at three parks Disney’s Hollywood Studios - Sept. 1-Nov. 2, 6-9 a.m., including Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, plus Toy Story Land attractions and select other attractions. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and its experiences subject to capacity. Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park - Aug. 29-Nov. 2, 7-8 a.m., featuring Pandora – The World of Avatar and other attractions throughout the park. Magic Kingdom Park - Aug. 29-Nov. 2, 7-8 a.m., featuring select favorite attractions in Fantasyland and Tomorrowland. Now more than ever is [...]

2018 February, 13

5 Tips to Help Get You Out Your Disney Resort Door AND to Rope Drop

travelmagicstg2018-02-13T06:00:04-05:00February 13, 2018|Disney News|0 Comments

First and foremost, what the heck is rope drop and why, oh why do I want to get up early on my Disney vacation to get there? Rope drop is Disney lingo for park opening. The reason why you want and should get up early (sigh... I know, I know!) to get to rope drop is because you will experience lighter crowds the first few hours of park opening. This means your family will be able to experience more attractions/rides with lesser wait times! Score! I myself am cursed blessed with early-rising kids. We have no problems getting [...]

2018 February, 6

The Best Attraction in Harambe Part 1: The History of Kilimanjaro Safaris

travelmagicstg2023-10-06T22:22:11-04:00February 6, 2018|Animal Kingdom|0 Comments

Walt Disney was an animal lover and it was always his dream to have live animals in the parks. In fact, the original concepts of the Jungle Cruise and the Enchanted Tiki Room had live animals instead of the audio-animatronics that you see today. Unfortunately, Imagineers at that time couldn’t find a safe way to use live animals in an attraction. In April 1998, Walt’s dream was finally brought to life when Disney’s Animal Kingdom in Florida opened its gates. Animals from all over the world were brought to the park to showcase their beauty and educate guests of the [...]

2018 January, 9

Our Disney World 4Parks In One Day Challenge Plan Of Attack AND Checklist

travelmagicstg2018-01-09T06:00:05-05:00January 9, 2018|Disney Travel|0 Comments

The time is drawing near for us (my two supremely awesome travel agent friends and I) to embark on our very OWN Disney World 4 parks in one day challenge! We have our plan of attack and checklist ready to go. We are SO excited! Our plan of attack has us scheduled to hit morning extra magic hours at EPCOT, followed by a visit to the Animal Kingdom to use our coveted Flight of Passage fastpass, then to Hollywood Studios, and finally we will culminate our night with a dessert party at the Magic Kingdom. Yay! It wouldn’t be a [...]

2017 December, 7

Tips for Your Disney World 4 Parks in ONE Day Challenge

travelmagicstg2017-12-07T06:00:47-05:00December 7, 2017|Disney World|0 Comments

Are you ready to embark on your very own Disney World 4 parks in one day challenge and aren’t sure how to prepare? Check out my favorite tips for becoming a Disney World 4-park ninja! First and most important detail to remember, you MUST have a park hopper ticket to enjoy all four Walt Disney World parks in the same day! Make a list of what you want to accomplish in each park and don’t be afraid to set the bar high! This IS after all a CHALLENGE! It would be extremely beneficial to have a plan of attack AND [...]

2016 December, 23

The Best Hotels at Disney for Infants and Toddlers

travelmagicstg2023-10-04T17:59:28-04:00December 23, 2016|Disney Travel|0 Comments

Last month I posted tips on visiting Disney as an Expectant Mother. This month we fast-forward to taking those sweet babies on a Disney vacation. This is the first in a series of blog posts with some simple tips for traveling to Disney with an infant or young toddler. Today we tackle one the hardest decisions; where to stay. I always recommend staying at a Walt Disney World Resort hotel so that is what this writing will be focused on. There are hotels for every budget and family. Plus, the benefits of staying at a Disney resort make it the [...]

2016 May, 2

The Best Restaurants You Don’t Need a Reservation For

travelmagicstg2023-10-30T16:49:08-04:00May 2, 2016|Dining, Disney Travel, Disney World|0 Comments

It’s a known fact that to get the first pick of reservation times at Disney restaurants, you have to book them six months in advance. But sometimes, we don’t always have the luxury of knowing when we are going to be on vacation, which often leads to a lack of availability at table service restaurants the closer it gets to your vacation dates! Quick service restaurants to the rescue! Not all theme park food consists of boring burgers, hot dogs, and French fries. Disney dining can be fun and adventurous – you just have to know where to go! [...]

2016 March, 18

Transportation Options at Walt Disney World

travelmagicstg2023-09-29T18:30:39-04:00March 18, 2016|Disney Travel, Disney World|0 Comments

One of the many benefits to staying at a Walt Disney World resort hotel is complimentary transportation between your resort and Disney theme parks, water parks, Disney Springs and other Disney resort hotels. Disney moves millions of guests each year using a very well run transportation system which includes buses, boats and monorails. While it may sound intimidating, navigating the different transportation options is actually quite simple (and fun)! Boats (also referred to as Water Launches or Water Taxis) Disney’s fleet of boats ranges from smaller water taxies to large ferries and everything in between. Simply look for the signs [...]

2016 January, 4

5 Disney Resolutions for the New Year

travelmagicstg2016-01-04T06:00:54-05:00January 4, 2016|Disney World|0 Comments

Happy New Year! It's a great time to try new things on your next Disney Vacation. We all have our favorite resorts, rides and restaurants. Disney World has so much to offer, why not try something new? Let's get started... Resolution #1: Go to Disney this year! In order to keep on track with your Disney resolutions, you need to plan your next trip. You may think it's out of reach to go. However, with three levels of resort accommodations – Value, Moderate and Deluxe – there is a place to stay that can meet everyone's budget. Make this the [...]