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2014 December, 26

Aulani, a Disney Resort and Spa

travelmagicstg2023-10-03T17:13:27-04:00December 26, 2014|Disney Travel|0 Comments

Everyone knows Disney has theme parks but did you know that Disney has 3 resort properties that stand alone from the parks? These include Disney’s Vero Beach Resort in Florida, Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort in South Carolina and the newest property, Aulani, a Disney Resort and Spa located on the island of Oahu. One of the first differences you may notice is the name. In all the other resort names, Disney comes first. This is not true at Aulani. Here, Hawaii is first from the moment you arrive on property and read the sign [...]

Disneyland’s Paradise Pier Hotel

travelmagicstg2014-10-10T06:00:00-04:00October 10, 2014|Disney Travel|0 Comments

An Often Overlooked Treasure - Disney's Paradise Pier Hotel I love Disneyland! Plain and simple…I love that it was Walt Disney’s first dream of a theme park where families could come together for a fun time. I love that it was a place of magic that I discovered as an adult. I love that you can manage a few days’ visit and see most of what you want between Disneyland and California Adventure Parks. And I love Disneyland’s Paradise Pier Hotel. It’s a casual, fun atmosphere. You feel like maybe you’re at the beach while at the same time at [...]

Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Resort – more than just a place to sleep!

travelmagicstg2023-10-23T16:32:14-04:00March 5, 2014|Disney World, Resorts|0 Comments

When you visit Walt Disney World in Florida, it’s tempting to fill every day with the great theme parks and water parks. But it’s a great idea to slow down and experience a day just exploring your resort hotel, too. I did this recently at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, and found that they have a lot to offer for a peaceful day off! We started with a walk around the lobby. We enjoyed the great fireplace with its interesting decorative touches (the hinges on the screen look like quivers of arrows!), the fountain and bridge, and the sets of dominoes that [...]