Disney World Archives

2016 February, 19

Packing Tips for your Family Disney Trip

travelmagicstg2016-02-19T06:00:14-05:00February 19, 2016|Disney World|0 Comments

So much goes into planning your Disney trip including resort reservations, dining reservations, and fast passes. When you get there it is going to be a breeze, right? How many times have you gone on a family trip and everyone is trying to get ready in the morning and its rushed and crazy? Moms are usually getting everyone ready, right? Pulling out clothes for our kiddos and laying out what they are going to wear. Or, maybe the husband is trying to help but still having to ask "which shirts go with which shorts?". I have a few tips that can help you pack [...]

2015 December, 15

The Barnstormer for first time coaster riders

travelmagicstg2015-12-15T06:00:45-05:00December 15, 2015|Disney World, Magic Kingdom|0 Comments

Going to Disney World for the first time brining little ones is an amazing experience. Just because you love Space Mountain or Splash Mountain doesn’t mean that should be the first ride you take your little ones on. We all crawl before we walk and I think you should do that same with rides. The last thing you want to happen on a 6 day trip to Disney World is your child is too scared to go on any of the rides. The Barnstorm starring the Great Goofini it the perfect first ride for your little ones. Gentle turns [...]

2015 July, 27

Top 7 Do’s and Don’ts at Walt Disney World

travelmagicstg2015-07-27T06:00:00-04:00July 27, 2015|Disney World|0 Comments

1. DO - Plan Dining, For resort guests dining reservations open 180 days prior to your check-in and if you are planning a visit during peak times this date can be crucial in getting both the restaurant and time you want. So start planning at least 7 months in advance to ensure prime availability. DON’T – Walk Up, Almost all Disney restaurants book up months in advance, so don’t walk up the day of and expect a seat. If you would find yourself in this position ask if you can place a to-go order, some restaurants do allow this and [...]

2015 July, 24

10 Pin Trading Commandments for Your Disney Vacation

travelmagicstg2015-07-24T06:00:00-04:00July 24, 2015|Disney World|0 Comments

Now that you know WHAT pin trading is (Forgot to read my blog last month? Do not fear! Check it out here! Disney Pin Trading 101) and WHY you should give it a try, today we are going to cover some tips for good pin trading etiquette. 1. Thou shall not attempt to trade “bad” pins. Pins need to be in good condition. If you wouldn’t want it in your collection then do not attempt to trade it! 2. Thou shall trade pins ONE at a time. Once your have done your first hand to hand transaction, you may trade [...]

2015 June, 22

Disney Pin Trading 101

travelmagicstg2015-06-22T06:00:00-04:00June 22, 2015|Disney World|0 Comments

Pin trading! What the heck is pin trading? I get this question a TON from my Disney first timers. This blog will give you the run down on pin trading and how to start your pin trading experience at Disney World. DEFINITION: pin trading (verb) 1. to trade Disney themed “pins” with Disney cast members Before you start trading, one must purchase a lanyard and pins. Disney makes this very easy for you by selling pin trading “starter sets” at most stores in Disney World and Downtown Disney. You can even find starter sets at select Disney Stores and DisneyStore.com. [...]

2015 March, 11

Being a Non-Runner at a runDisney Race

travelmagicstg2015-03-11T06:00:00-04:00March 11, 2015|Disney Travel|0 Comments

Last month I participated in my very first runDisney event, the Enchanted 10k during Princess Half Marathon Weekend! Now, let me preface this by saying I am NOT an athletic person! As much as I’d like to be, I’ve just never had it in me! So when I signed up for the Enchanted 10k, I was super excited, but as the trip neared, I started to freak out a little. I’d never done more than an untimed 5k in my life, how was I going to double that and finish 6.2 miles in a timely manner?! As with all Disney [...]

2015 March, 4

Some Interesting Pieces to Have Autographed

travelmagicstg2015-03-04T06:00:15-05:00March 4, 2015|Disney News|0 Comments

An Autograph-ed Book At every street cart, ride exit, and shop at any Disney Park, you will find the exclusive and official Autograph book, complete with matching pen. The first time my daughter was old enough to appreciate getting the characters’ signatures, that’s exactly what we bought. I even bought the one that had slots for 4x6 pictures so I could put her pictures with the characters in the book right next to their autographs (like I ever have pictures actually printed…). Then we got home with it, and she wanted to play with it and draw in it. At first, [...]

2015 February, 23

Disney Sushi Date

travelmagicstg2015-02-23T06:00:00-05:00February 23, 2015|Dining, Disney World|0 Comments

Disney World is know for its amusement parks but did you know that you can find some of the best food there? Disney dining offers something for everyone, even sushi lovers. Not only can you find prepackaged sushi at many quick service locations, but some pretty impressive offerings at table service restaurants. During our last trip we were able to escape for an evening while grandma watched our toddlers. We knew we wanted sushi, but where? Listed below are the four options we considered for our Disney sushi date night. While this list is not exhaustive of all the delicious [...]

2014 December, 29

Save up to 30% on stays at select Walt Disney World Resort Hotels this Spring

travelmagicstg2023-10-03T17:14:27-04:00December 29, 2014|Disney Specials, Disney Travel, Disney World|0 Comments

Save up to 30% on stays at select Walt Disney World Resort Hotels this Spring You can save up to 30%* on rooms at select Walt Disney World® Resort hotels when you book between Dec. 29, 2014 and Feb. 16, 2015 for stays most nights March 2-June 15, 2015. Or, you can save up to 25%* on rooms at select Walt Disney World Resort hotels when they book between Feb. 17-March 28, 2015 for stays most nights March 2-June 15, 2015. Great rates are also available for stays most nights Feb. 22-March 1, 2015. You can receive also 1 more ticket day FREE [...]

2014 December, 22

Learn about the Disabilities Assistance Service card at Disney World

travelmagicstg2021-02-03T13:13:57-05:00December 22, 2014|Disney World|0 Comments

Learn about the Disabilities Assistance Service card at Disney World This card will help your wait times with the lines. You cannot get it ahead of time – you can only get it at the parks at the Guest Relations offices. When you go to Guest Relations at the entrance to the park, you need to focus on discussing with them how the card will benefit your child by means of safety and health, not by diagnosis. You can present a doctor’s note but use your judgment. Since some disabilities have been removed from the approval list – a note [...]