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2018 July, 25

Changes to Walt Disney World’s Rider Switch Service

travelmagicstg2023-10-23T16:27:43-04:00July 25, 2018|Disney Travel|0 Comments

This free service for families with young children is often overlooked. Using it correctly can enhance your vacation and take some stress out of your park days while saving valuable time. Walt Disney World recently unveiled a brand new update to the Rider Switch Service and everything is electronic now! So all you need is your Magic Band or Ticket Card. I’ll discuss all the changes below. (Info is current as of July 2018.) What Is Rider Switch and How Does It Work? If young guests in your party can’t or don’t want to board an attraction (ex: little ones [...]

2015 March, 2

Tips for the parks – part 4

travelmagicstg2015-03-02T06:00:00-05:00March 2, 2015|Disney World|0 Comments

Looking for tips and strategies to make your trip smoother? Here are some ideas to help you out! · FYI - For those flying in for the Disneyland parks - read over the following: In order to utilize the Disneyland Resort Express, guests may fly into Los Angeles International airport (LAX) or John Wayne airport (aka Orange County airport SNA) *In order to utilize the Super Shuttle, guests may fly into John Wayne Airport (SNA), Long Beach Airport (LGB), Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Ontario International Airport (ONT), Bob Hope Airport (BUR), or San Diego International Airport (SAN) *There is [...]

2014 November, 10

11 Reasons to Stay on Property

travelmagicstg2023-10-23T16:44:55-04:00November 10, 2014|Disney World|0 Comments

I hear the question quite often, “Why should we stay on property?” As a self-professed Disney addict and now travel agent I have stayed both on and off Disney property. The experiences are polar opposites and the added value, conveniences and comforts make staying on property an easy decision. If you are in the planning stages of a Disney World vacation and on the fence about whether to stay on or off property let me share with you my 11 Reasons to Stay on Property. 11. Uniquely Themed Resorts –Where else can you wake up to giraffes out your balcony [...]

2014 July, 2

Meet and Greet with Anna & Elsa

travelmagicstg2014-07-02T07:00:00-04:00July 2, 2014|Disney World, Magic Kingdom|0 Comments

My daughter and I got to experience the meet and greet with Anna & Elsa from the movie Frozen on our recent visit to the Magic Kingdom. Anna and Elsa are sisters from the Kingdom of Arendelle. They are located at the Princess Fairytale Hall in Fantasyland. This attraction recently moved from Epcot to the Magic Kingdom on April 20, 2014. This is a very popular attractions and as anticipated the stand by lines are extremely long. Fastpass + is offered for the attraction and can be selected through the My Disney Experience website. Like most little girls my daughter [...]

2014 June, 19

Family Cruising on Disney Cruise Line

travelmagicstg2014-06-19T07:00:00-04:00June 19, 2014|Disney Cruise Line|0 Comments

From the moment you arrive at the port, you’ll notice something about Disney Cruise Lines – it’s all about family. With the creation of Disney Cruise Lines, the company wanted to keep true to Walt Disney’s original vision for the parks. They wanted to create a place where families could come together to play, but also have wonderful options for adults to relax and enjoy some alone time. One thing that Disney does differently from other cruise lines is the staggered port arrival times. When you complete your online check-in, you will select your port arrival time window. This will [...]