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2016 November, 3

What Not to Forget When Packing for Disney

travelmagicstg2023-10-04T17:17:37-04:00November 3, 2016|Disney World|0 Comments

Your vacation is paid off, your MagicBands have arrived and now it is time to start packing. You don’t want to forget a thing. You’ve read about what clothes to pack, to bring ponchos for those rainy days and not to forget your sunscreen. Here are some things that you may have forgotten to add to your list. Room and Organization Needs: ● Nightlight - With the curtains drawn and lights off, it is really dark in your resort room. This will help you make your way around the room if you need to get up in the night. ● [...]

2016 March, 16

Disney Traditions

travelmagicstg2023-10-04T16:29:23-04:00March 16, 2016|Disney World|0 Comments

Disney World is a vacation that has something for everyone to enjoy and fall in love with. Once you are there, you will soon find favorite activities, rides and meals, creating your Disney Traditions! Here are 10 suggested Disney Traditions that my family enjoys each visit! #1 Magic Kingdom on Your First and Last Park Days I recommend beginning and ending your vacation with high excitement. This is personal to each family. Take into consideration what you enjoy most at the parks, when deciding which one to choose first. This starts your vacation off on the right foot. I [...]

2016 February, 5

Hollywood Studios: Things to Do During the Changes

travelmagicstg2023-09-29T17:56:59-04:00February 5, 2016|Disney Travel, Disney World, Hollywood Studios|0 Comments

With all the changes and closings happening at Hollywood Studios, you may be wondering if it's worth spending your time at this park. There is still so much there to enjoy while they make room for the new Star Wars and Toy Story Lands. Here are some of the highlights of things to do while you wait. Attractions: Finding an attraction that everyone in your family will love is easy at Hollywood Studios! There are several to choose from... Toy Story Midway Mania - Enjoy the ride with Toy Story Characters in this 4D shootin' game! The Great Movie Ride [...]

2016 January, 4

5 Disney Resolutions for the New Year

travelmagicstg2016-01-04T06:00:54-05:00January 4, 2016|Disney World|0 Comments

Happy New Year! It's a great time to try new things on your next Disney Vacation. We all have our favorite resorts, rides and restaurants. Disney World has so much to offer, why not try something new? Let's get started... Resolution #1: Go to Disney this year! In order to keep on track with your Disney resolutions, you need to plan your next trip. You may think it's out of reach to go. However, with three levels of resort accommodations – Value, Moderate and Deluxe – there is a place to stay that can meet everyone's budget. Make this the [...]

2015 October, 12

Saving Money on your Walt Disney World Vacation

travelmagicstg2015-10-12T06:00:00-04:00October 12, 2015|Disney World|0 Comments

1.) Seasons: The prices for staying at a Disney resort vary by season, and there can be quite a price difference. I know that some people can only go at certain times of the year and don’t have much choice, but if you can swing it, try to go in one of the value seasons (Parts of January and February, parts of September, etc.) Also, week nights are cheaper than weekends, so keep this in mind if you are only going for a few days. 2.) Be smart with food: Disney food is pricey, but there are a few things [...]

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 June, 15

Top 8 Mistakes to Avoid when planning a Disney Vacation

travelmagicstg2015-06-15T06:00:00-04:00June 15, 2015|Disney World|0 Comments

Planning a trip to Disney World can seem never ending and very overwhelming, but planning is a very important part of enjoying your vacation or it may turn out to be miserable instead of magical. I’ve compiled this list of the most common mistakes people make when planning and visiting Disney World. 1. Not Staying On Property – There are many perks to staying on property that play a vital role in planning the perfect vacation. The most important one is being able to make dining reservations at 180 + 10 days. This means you’re able to make dining reservations [...]

2015 March, 13

7 Reasons Why You should “Bounce Back” to Disney

travelmagicstg2015-03-13T06:00:00-04:00March 13, 2015|Disney Travel|0 Comments

First and foremost, what is a Disney bounce back offer? It's a discount that is offered to people while they are still on vacation (and experiencing a Disney high) to entice them to book their next Disney trip. Bounce back offers typically cover travel within a year of your current vacation and can be found on a flyer in your hotel room. The discounts vary, but are often a percentage discount off the full-price amount of a room or a FREE dining discount. Bounce back? Why should I book a bounce back offer? 1. It is easy! The number to [...]

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 August, 18

If It Sounds Too Good To Be True, It Probably Is!

travelmagicstg2014-08-18T07:00:00-04:00August 18, 2014|Travel Destinations|0 Comments

If It Sounds Too Good To Be True, It Probably Is! (And other things your mother and your travel agent said to you) Haven’t you always heard this expression? “If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is!” And what about this one, “I told you so”? Don’t think for one minute that travel planners don’t make mistakes in planning their own family travel, because I’m here to tell you I did! Recently, my husband and I decided to take our family of five to Maui for a little rest and recreation. Our children are older now (20, [...]