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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 [...]

2017 June, 21

Tips for Getting the Most out of Volcano Bay

travelmagicstg2023-10-05T16:46:27-04:00June 21, 2017|Universal Studios Orlando, Volcano Bay|0 Comments

Volcano Bay is an amazing water park – in fact it is probably the best water park! You can spend an entire day enjoying this attraction, and here is how to get the most out of your stay! Book Seating Chairs and umbrellas are first come-first served in the beach areas of the park. Your best bet is to reserve Premium Seating or Cabanas. Premium Seating comes with 2 padded loungers, a locker, cover and a personal server all day! Prices start at $29.99 but are higher during peak times. I paid $69.99 for Premium Seating in June. Cabanas are [...]

2017 June, 19

Don’t Miss These 10 Things at Pandora!

travelmagicstg2023-10-05T16:41:49-04:00June 19, 2017|Animal Kingdom|0 Comments

The World of Pandora is truly larger than life! And many of the beautiful attractions are obvious such as the Floating Mountains, the Na'Vi River Journey and the Flights of Passage. However, there is so much more to see – and you don't want to miss these 10 things! Flaska Reclinata The Valley of Mo'Ara has many unique plants and animals! Your first encounter will be with the Flaska Reclinata. It will be on your right as you enter the Valley. The plant is gigantic and interactive! You can rub it and it will light up, spit smoke and [...]

2015 August, 7

A Bug’s Land: California Adventure for the Wee Ones!

travelmagicstg2015-08-07T06:00:00-04:00August 7, 2015|Disneyland|0 Comments

A Bug’s Land: California Adventure for the Wee Ones! Disneyland’s Diamond Celebration is an extravaganza for all ages including your youngest! And don’t forget that California Adventure Park is not just for teens and adults, it has a place just for those bug-sized family members, too, call A Bug’s Land! The two main attractions in A Bug’s Land are It’s Tough to be a Bug and Flik’s Fun Fair. It’s Tough to be a Bug is a 3D experience with Flick and Hopper and a few extra special effects! If you don’t like creepy crawlies, you might want to pass [...]

2015 January, 2

How to Souvenir Shop at Disney World

travelmagicstg2015-01-02T06:00:41-05:00January 2, 2015|Disney Travel, Downtown Disney|0 Comments

How unfair is it that while on vacation you have to shop for presents for other people? Fret not at Disney World, because they took out all of the stress for you! Here is your guide on how to efficiently and smartly pick out the perfect present for everyone back home (and maybe something or two for yourself!) The days of lugging your bags of goodies around the parks are officially over. Here are your options for hassle-free shopping: 1. Pickup Packages at the Park Entrance Staying at a non-Disney hotel? When you purchase your goodies, tell the cashier [...]