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2019 March, 7

On the Road to Galaxy’s Edge
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On the Road to Galaxy’s Edge

travelmagicstg2019-03-07T09:34:33-05:00March 7, 2019|Disney World|0 Comments

Disney’s All New Star Wars Experience will be exciting, mesmerizing and maybe confusing to many! Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge will be an immersive experience that intertwines Star Wars stories throughout the movie franchise as well as novels and comic books! If you are a fan of the Wizarding Worlds at Universal you know that attention to detail is what makes them special. You imagined the world as you read the books, you saw your imagination come to life in the movies, and then you lived as a Wizard when you stepped into Hogsmeade or Diagon Alley. In order to grasp [...]

2017 March, 9

5 Must-Know Tips Before You Travel to Disneyland

travelmagicstg2023-10-04T18:10:43-04:00March 9, 2017|Disneyland|0 Comments

Have you ever been to Disneyland Theme Park? Or will this be your very first time visiting this incredible park? There are so many things to do and see all at one magical place. Whether you have never gone before or go all the time here are 5 Must-Know Tips before your next visit to Disneyland Theme Park! 1. One of the best unknown tips is that the best time to go to Disneyland is in mid to late September, January, and even the first part of May because crowds are usually lower and because the weather is not too [...]

2016 February, 26

Did you know you can tour a real Gold Mine?

travelmagicstg2016-02-26T06:00:27-05:00February 26, 2016|Travel Destinations|0 Comments

Did you know that there are still gold mines that you can walk through and tour today?? There is one located in the beautiful rustic town of Julian located in California called the Eagle Mining Co. The Eagle Mining Co. is open daily with very affordable rates and offers you an amazing opportunity to tour 1000 feet of underground tunnels in the Eagle and High Peak mines. You will leave with amazing knowledge and the chance to learn first-hand about tools, machinery, you will learn what a gold vein is and how they are created, as well as history on [...]

2015 August, 10

Must Do’s During Your First Visit to LEGOLAND

travelmagicstg2015-08-10T06:00:00-04:00August 10, 2015|Travel Destinations|0 Comments

Some Must Do’s when visiting LEGOLAND first you must head over to Explorer Island especially if you have young kids or anyone who has a fascination with fossils this is where explorers can dig for fossils, ride on a junior size roller coaster, climb inside a “Megga-Egga Saurus” or lie inside a real life-sized dinosaur footprint, you will see just how big these amazing animals really were. Next head over to Coastersaurus where you will reach speeds up to 21 miles per hour as you climb, turn, and dip all around a prehistoric jungle of animated and life sized dinosaurs [...]

2015 June, 5

5 Things you’ve missed at Disneyland Park

travelmagicstg2023-10-30T16:48:53-04:00June 5, 2015|Disneyland|0 Comments

You've been to Disneyland before. You've ridden all three Mountains (Space, Splash, and Big Thunder), had a Mickey ice cream bar, and seen the Fantasmic show. You've ridden the classics like Mad Tea Party, the Matterhorn, and Mr. Toad's Wild Ride. You've had the "It's a Small World" song stuck in your head for an entire day. You've even tried the Monte Cristo at the Blue Bayou Restaurant. But now you're thinking of planning your next trip, and you're wondering if there are any experiences you've missed before, right? Yes, indeed! Here are my top 5 experiences that you may [...]

2014 August, 13

Big River, California

travelmagicstg2014-08-13T07:00:00-04:00August 13, 2014|Travel Destinations|0 Comments

When I think of summer vacation I think of sunny weather, I think of children getting out of school, I think of lazy mornings, barbecue’s and cooking s’mores, but most of all I think of packing up my car and driving out to Big River, California. Big River is a very small area located about fifteen minutes before Parker, Arizona. It is part of the Colorado River (which runs through Colorado, Utah, Arizona, Nevada, California, Baja California, and Sonora). Big River is the perfect vacation spot if you enjoy being in or around water, boat rides, jet skiing, fishing, hiking, [...]

2014 June, 27

Fun Facts before you sail on a 3 or 4 day Carnival Cruise

travelmagicstg2014-06-27T07:00:00-04:00June 27, 2014|Travel Destinations|0 Comments

If you are looking to go on a vacation that provides entertaining entertainment, fun for all ages, wide variety of food choices (that you don’t have to cook), affordable accommodations, and the perfect last minute get away, then a 3 or 4 day Carnival Cruise might just be what you are looking for. It is the perfect last minute get away if you live in the state of California or even if you were visiting this state and wanted to add an affordable cruise to your trip itinerary. Carnival Cruise Lines departs out of Long Beach, CA for their [...]

2014 June, 20

Death Match 2014 – Day 4 & 5 trip report

travelmagicstg2014-06-20T07:00:00-04:00June 20, 2014|Travel, Travel Destinations|0 Comments

Background: About a year ago, I got a great idea for a road trip. I'd take my kids, fly from my hometown of Houston TX , to San Diego CA, and then drive from San Diego to Oakland. We'd stop and see all the sights along the way, and then fly home from Oakland. Then I asked my friend Gina, who lives in California, if she'd like to come along. With her kids. She agreed, her daughter Emma named the trip, and Death Match 2014 was born. Two ladies, seven kids, and a 15-day road trip up the California Coast. [...]

2014 March, 17

My Favorite Things (Disneyland Resort)

travelmagicstg2014-03-17T07:00:00-04:00March 17, 2014|Disneyland|0 Comments

I grew up with family in southern California and have visited Disneyland many times. While I love Walt Disney World as well, here are a few of my favorite things about Walt’s original park. Location. The Disneyland resort is only 160 acres (compared to 40 square miles at the Walt Disney World Resort). You can see the entrance of Disney California Adventure from the entrance of the Disneyland Park. Being able to walk from your hotel, to one park and to a second park and then back to your hotel means you don’t have to rent a car or spend [...]

2013 October, 7

GO WILD on Your Next Disneyland Vacation!

travelmagicstg2023-10-23T16:41:09-04:00October 7, 2013|Disneyland|0 Comments

Add a visit to the world famous San Diego Zoo I love zoos. They amaze me, intrigue me, and no two visits are ever the same. I could spend an afternoon at the zoo just about day and be happy. I even worked at a zoo in Alaska one summer. I just love the atmosphere. The San Diego zoo is one of the biggest and most famous zoos in the world and you can add a visit to your Disneyland package! How far is it from Disneyland? Anaheim to San Diego is about an hour and a half to two [...]