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Vacation Magic Blog
Helpful tips to make your Disney vacation even more magical.



Allergy-Friendly Dining at Disney Parks
Traveling with food allergies can lead to a lot of anxiety. What will I eat? Will I get sick? Will people understand my dietary...
Sharon Smith Manley
Jul 1, 2024


Mobile Cast Compliments
Disney is known for its impeccable customer service. Each cast member, from those in the resorts and on the cruise ships, to those in the...
Sharon Smith Manley
Jan 19, 2024


Let's Talk MagicBands
MagicBands are a wearable tech device that allows you to conveniently "tap" into Disney parks, redeem Lightning Lanes, link Disney...
Sharon Smith Manley
Sep 18, 2023


Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique
Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique (BBB) is an enchanting makeover for your prince or princess. Located at Disneyland Park and Walt Disney World...
Sharon Smith Manley
Sep 4, 2023


Savi's Workshop and Droid Depot
Have you ever wanted to build your own custom lightsaber? Well, now you can! Savi's Workshop, located inside Galaxy's Edge, provides an...
Sharon Smith Manley
Jan 7, 2023


Character Dining Yea or Nay?
Exciting Update: Character Dining has returned to pre pandemic operations. So, get your autograph books ready, think of some favorite...
Sharon Smith Manley
Sep 8, 2022


Animation Academy
One of my family's favorite activities, especially if we need a break from the heat or we need an excuse to sit and rest our feet, is to...
Sharon Smith Manley
May 9, 2022


Go Left!
When exploring Walt Disney World, Disneyland or any of the Universal Studios Parks, you will be faced with a lot of directional decisions...
Sharon Smith Manley
Mar 14, 2022


To Hop or Not to Hop? That is the Question.
When purchasing Disney theme park tickets, one of the first decisions you have to make is deciding which type of ticket best meets your...
Sharon Smith Manley
Mar 3, 2022


Hidden Mickeys
What are Hidden Mickeys you ask? Hidden Mickeys are images of Mickey Mouse that are discretely integrated into the design of an...
Sharon Smith Manley
Feb 24, 2022


Security Checks- What To Expect
All guests must go through security checkpoints prior to entering a Disney theme park, Downtown Disney (California) or Disney Springs...
Sharon Smith Manley
Feb 17, 2022


Arriving Early and Staying Late!
Regardless of whether you are visiting the Disneyland Resort in California or Walt Disney World in Florida, I would suggest you arrive at...
Sharon Smith Manley
Jan 12, 2022


Quick Service Dining and Mobile Order
Mobile ordering offers a convenient, contactless way for you and your family to plan ahead and enjoy food and beverages from many...
Sharon Smith Manley
Jan 11, 2022


Know Before You Go
As Disney continues to carefully monitor health and safety conditions, procedures may change often based on guidance from local health...
Sharon Smith Manley
Jan 4, 2022


Helpful Links
Disneyland Park Hours Park Reservations and Reservation Availability Calendar Attraction Height Requirements Dining Reservations Dining...
Sharon Smith Manley
Jan 1, 2022


Travel Tips
Travel Storage Bags I had been traveling several years before I discovered the magic of travel compression bags. These roll up storage...
Sharon Smith Manley
Dec 30, 2021


Comfy Shoes
A Disney trip is not the time to break in a new pair of shoes. On average, our family walks about 22,000 steps per day on our Disney...
Sharon Smith Manley
Dec 28, 2021


Single Rider Lines
If you are looking for a way to cut down on wait times, single rider lines might be a great option. Single rider lines are designed for...
Sharon Smith Manley
Dec 22, 2021


Portable Battery Charger
With everything from Genie+ to mobile ordering to checking wait times requiring use of your phone, batteries can get drained fast!...
Sharon Smith Manley
Dec 21, 2021


Lockers
One of the first things my family does when entering a Disney park is grab a locker. For $7 a day at Disneyland and $10 a day at Disney...
Sharon Smith Manley
Dec 18, 2021
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