by MagicalAdmin | May 22, 2020 | Disney Dining, Disney for Adults, Disney Magical Moments, Disney Tips, Walt Disney World, Why Use a Disney Travel Planner, Why Use Magical Tripcations
Written by: Erica Ellis – Magical Tripcations Travel Planner; Content and Photos Contributors – Jo Anne Smoot – Magical Tripcations Owner, Kimberly Evans, Josh Murray, Michelle Canchola, Jessica Daniel, Philip Hardy, Glenn & Shelley Frost, Emily Dula, Jeff Hathcock – Magical Tripcations Travel Planners Top 5 ways our Travel Planners are bringing Disney Magic into our lives while staying at home We are living through an unprecedented time in history! COVID-19 has brought so many changes to everyone’s lives and we are grateful to be safe at home. And for the first time ever, the Disney Parks are closed. With all of that, it doesn’t mean that our Travel Planner team isn’t missing the absolute magic of the parks! Here are some things we have done to help the time pass a little more quickly and keep the magic going at home. Make it Mickey Shaped! As I always say, everything tastes better shaped like a Mickey & that’s a #FACT! There are so many ways to bring magic into your cooking. One way is to shape your food like Mickey’s silhouette. There are waffle makers that can help you out, or simply create the shape with cookie dough the next time you make a batch of chocolate chip cookies! A Mickey waffle maker was a perfect Christmasgift a few years ago! It’s been used so manythe last couple of months. Disney Parks Blog has been sharing so many great things through all of this! Some of my favorite have been park & resort recipes for Disney favorites! These #DisneyMagicMoments are a fun way to transport you to your...
by MagicalAdmin | Apr 30, 2020 | Disney Characters, Disney for Adults, Disney Tips, Disney World, Disney World Prep, Special/Themed Events, Why Use a Disney Travel Planner
Written by: Erica Ellis – Magical Tripcations Travel Planner; Photos provided by: Kimberly Evans – Magical Tripcations Travel Planner, Terrie Meredith – Magical Tripcations Travel Planner; Glenn & Shelley Frost – Magical Tripcations Travel Planners; Jo Anne Smoot – Magical Tripcations Owner Getting the Most Out of Your Stay – Consider an After Hours Event! MT Planners ready for the first Villains After Hours event of 2020 at Magic Kingdom in early February So, you’re going on a Disney Parks Vacation? Congratulations! As you shift your sights to your itinerary, now is a great time to consider purchasing tickets to an After Hours event at the parks. What is an “After Hours” event? Well, I’m glad you asked, because I’m here to break it down for you. An After Hours event is just that….an event that happens after regular park hours. Some take place in the early morning, others take place at night. All of them are a ton of fun & come with their own perks & exclusive sights, sounds & tastes! Make sure that you chat with your Magical Tripcations Travel Planner to get the scoop on which party or parties might be happening during your stay. They can get you pricing & availability. The Walt Disney Travel Company is always coming up with new, fun, & innovative party ideas so the options change regularly. Make sure you chat with your travel planner to figure out if there are any options during your stay. MT Planner Terrie celebrates the most magical time of the year at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party during her time as a Cast...
by MagicalAdmin | Feb 24, 2019 | Disney for Adults, Disney Magical Moments, Disney Princesses, Disney Tips, Disney World, Disney World Prep, runDisney, Walt Disney World
Before my very first runDisney Event – 2010 Walt Disney World Half Marathon – January 2010 Written by Erica V. Ellis – Travel Planner with Magical Tripcations I’ve considered myself a “runner” since 2009 when I trained for my very first half marathon. Since then I’ve run one full marathon, eleven half marathons & countless 10Ks and 5Ks. Of those eleven half marathons, four of them have been runDisney races. I can safely say that not all runs are created equal and runDisney races are simply a magical time! With fun themes, character greetings along the course, & plenty of Disney magic to keep you going, these races should be on every runner’s bucket list, no matter your experience level. At this time, races are only available at Walt Disney World in the United States. Four different race weekends are currently held at different times of the year. I’ve run in 3 of the 4 current race weekends that are held at Walt Disney World. Here are my take aways from all four of my runDisney experiences: Tip 1 – Register ASAP Make sure you follow runDisney on Facebook. There they will post the dates for all the upcoming races as well as the registration opening dates. These races fill up FAST, so be prepared! In 2017 and 2018 runDisney has allowed Travel Agents that partner with Disney to book runDisney race packages for upcoming races, before the general public. The main stipulation is that you must book your race registration with a Disney Resort room reservation or Disney Resort vacation package. If you cancel your room or package,...
by MagicalAdmin | Jan 8, 2019 | Disney Cruise Line, Disney Dining, Disney for Adults, Disney Magical Moments
Written by Kimberly McClintock Evans – Magical Tripcations Travel Planner If I had a nickel for every person who laughed or gave me a double take when I said I went on a Disney Cruise for a week without my kids, I could have paid for the trip! But I am not sure why? When you think about it, Disney Parks are unlike other parks. Disney Hotels are unlike other hotels. Disney movies, well they are some of the highest grossing, most entertaining movies of all times. Companies actually hire Disney Executives and the Disney Institute teaches people “how to be more like Disney.” Disney is one of the strongest brands worldwide that is synonymous with cleanliness, excellence and unparalleled service. Why wouldn’t I want that on my vacation? But without the kids? What about all the kids? What did I do for 7 days on a ship full of kids? The first time I took a cruise my kids were tiny…that was the first place since I had kids where: I ate a full meal from beginning to end. I had a full meal even at the temperature it was intended to be served at!! (Not 3 hours later while my kids are in the tub and I am standing over them eating cold meat.) I didn’t have to do anything but eat and enjoy my family. I didn’t even have to cut meat. If someone spilled a drink, there are two people to come and clean it up within seconds. I didn’t even have to pour ketchup. While that can happen in many places there are differences-my...
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