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2016 April, 21

Sailing with Character

travelmagicstg2023-09-29T18:16:34-04:00April 21, 2016|Disney Cruise Line, Disney Travel|0 Comments

When you cruise with Disney Cruise Lines, you don’t just cruise, you cruise with characters. Imagine rubbing elbows with Captain Hook and Mr. Smee, dancing with Princesses, chatting with Jack Sparrow, even telling Santa Claus your Christmas Wishes – all this and more can happen on a Disney Cruise. For the most part, character greetings on the cruise happen just like character greetings in the parks. The character greeting schedules are posted in your Personal Navigator as well as through the Disney Cruise Line Navigator App. You can also see daily schedules at the electronic boards next to the elevators [...]

2016 March, 23

Experience Agent P’s World Showcase Adventure

travelmagicstg2023-09-29T18:12:33-04:00March 23, 2016|Disney Travel, Epcot|0 Comments

Every child dreams of being a secret agent. And at Epcot, with Agent P’s World Showcase Adventure, you can make that dream a reality. Dr. Doofenshmirtz, from “Phineas and Ferb” has tried to take over different countries around World Showcase. And it’s up to Agent P, with your help, to stop him. And along the way, you just might find some of EPCOTs hidden magic, that you can’t see any other way. Agent P’s World Showcase Adventure is a fun, free, and interactive game through World Showcase. You can sign up at the International Gateway where you will receive [...]

2016 February, 9

What to Bring on Your Disney Cruise!

travelmagicstg2023-10-03T17:22:45-04:00February 9, 2016|Disney Cruise Line, Disney Travel|0 Comments

When you’re traveling on Disney Cruise Line, you’re traveling on a sailing that was made with families in mind. From large staterooms with bathtubs to amazing Broadway style entertainment, there truly is something for everyone on a Disney Cruise. When you’re packing your bags, don’t forget these important items. Costumes – If your sailing is traveling to the Bahamas or Caribbean, you’ll be able to experience Disney’s Pirate Night Deck Party. Family pictures with Captain Hook and Mr. Smee are adorable with everyone dressed as their favorite pirate. Your sailing may include a Star Wars Day at Sea. Dress as [...]

2016 January, 20

Clarion Hotel Not Your Average Good Neighbor Hotel

travelmagicstg2016-01-20T06:00:14-05:00January 20, 2016|Disneyland|0 Comments

Clarion Hotel is not your average Good Neighbor Hotel for so many reasons! From the moment you walk through the hotel lobby doors you are greeted and treated as if you are family! The staff at Clarion Hotel prides themselves in getting you checked-in and into your room as quickly as possible. They want your vacation to begin the minute you step inside their hotel and they want you to see why their hotel is one of the best for value and location! Not to mention it is the perfect off-site hotel if you are traveling to the world’s [...]

2016 January, 8

Character Dining at the Disneyland Resort

travelmagicstg2023-09-29T18:10:16-04:00January 8, 2016|Disney Travel, Disneyland, Disneyland parks|0 Comments

Character dining at the Disneyland Resort is quite a bit different than at Disney World. Because the resort is a bit smaller, there aren’t quite as many options to choose from. But once you experience the character meals, you’ll love the Disneyland difference!! There are two types of character meals at Disneyland – character meals and premium character meals. Vouchers for both types can be added to your vacation package (ask your Travel with the Magic Travel Planner for more information). Premium meals include Ariel’s Grotto and Goofy’s Kitchen, while the standard character meals are Minnie & Friends Breakfast - [...]

2015 October, 21

Redwood Creek Challenge Trail – Fun for the Whole Family!

travelmagicstg2023-09-29T18:06:09-04:00October 21, 2015|Disneyland|0 Comments

Everyone has their favorite classic Disney movies. One of my daughter’s favorites is not an older classic, but one of the newer Disney movies, UP! from 2009. We’ve laughed at Dug, the golden retriever, and his easily distracted manner. “SQUIRREL!” Aren’t we all a little like Dug? We think of UP! every time we see a huge bunch of multi colored balloons. Sometimes, we wish we could uproot our home and sail off in the sky to Paradise Falls. We all keep an Adventure Fund and look back at family memories in pictures like Mr. Fredericksen. So, recently, when my [...]

2015 July, 15

Family fun at Catalina Island

travelmagicstg2015-07-15T06:00:00-04:00July 15, 2015|Travel Destinations|0 Comments

Catalina Island, California’s hidden gem! If you have never been to Catalina Island you really must make it a point to go and see this amazing Island. You can make it a day trip or a weekend getaway. Either way you will not be disappointed. It is a great place to take your family or if you are in need of a couple’s getaway. You must first book a ferry ride over with one of the two boats that over daily ferry service, they are Catalina Express and the Catalina Flyer. The boat ride over takes approximately 1 hour to [...]

2015 May, 20

The most fun you never knew you were going to have!

travelmagicstg2015-05-20T06:00:00-04:00May 20, 2015|Travel Destinations|0 Comments

On our recent NCL Jewel cruise to Roatan, Belize, and Cozumel, we decided to book the Gumbalimba Animal Sanctuary excursion through NCL. We weren’t sure what to expect, but the reviews were good, so we took our chances and this excursion ended up being the highlight of our cruise! Our meeting time for the excursion was not until 11:45. We left the ship early to explore the shopping area at the port. There were plenty of shops to choose from including Diamonds International, a Duty Free store, and a Harley-Davidson store, as well as many local craftsmen and artists. Our [...]

2015 April, 9

Surfing at Aulani, a Disney Resort and Spa

travelmagicstg2015-04-09T06:00:00-04:00April 9, 2015|Disney's Alunai Resort|0 Comments

When planning your trip to Aulani, a Disney Resort and Spa in Hawaii, you will likely have images of relaxing by the beach or watching the kids play in the pool while you sample a Dole Whip or Shaved Ice. However, if you’re looking for a bit more excitement, Disney has what you’re looking for! Disney offers excursions from Aulani via Pleasant Holidays or Adventures by Disney. On our recent trip to Aulani, we debated as to which excursion to choose – there is such a wide variety of activities to choose from, from surf lessons to submarine rides [...]

2015 March, 20

PhotoPass at Aulani, a Disney Resort and Spa

travelmagicstg2023-10-03T17:17:36-04:00March 20, 2015|Disney Travel|0 Comments

One of the most fun parts of a family vacation is creating collectibles of all the fun to remember after you return home. Photos are an easy souvenir and a wonderful way to relive all the fun your family had. Visitors to Disney Parks may be familiar with Disney’s PhotoPass system, the system which allows guests to view photos taken by Disney photographers. You can view these photos online or at kiosks while at the park, and for additional pricing, you can take them home with you. Aulani, a Disney Resort and Spa, also uses this service. How it works: [...]