Jacqueline with Middle of the Magic Travel

08/30/2024

May you feel as happy this weekend as my kid eating sushi at Teppan Edo 🍱 💁🏽‍♀️

08/20/2024

‘Ohana has our entire 💙🫶

Arguably the most popular resort restaurant at Disney World and the best value if on the Disney Dining Plan!

You get an all-you-care to enjoy Family Style meal for only 1 table service credit!

Mahalo 🌺

08/12/2024

SO MANY NEW & AMAZING THINGS COMING!!

08/01/2024

5 more days until we’re back in the MAGIC 🏰 ✨!!

Squeezing in one more vaca before school starts 📚✏️

So excited to test out the new Multi-Pass Lightning Lane system and share this knowledge with my clients.

08/01/2024

Disneyland’s Blue Bayou Restaurant is my favorite!! The food & atmosphere are on point👌

It has a Cajun-Creole Louisiana inspired cuisine and you can watch boats from the Pirates of the Caribbean ride float by 🏴‍☠️

I booked my reservation as a Fantasmic Dining Package - with this you get priority viewing of the Fantasmic nighttime show after you eat.

Bread service: Rosemary Brioche Rolls

Starter: Heirloom Tomato & Watermelon Salad

Entree: Oscar-Style Filet Mignon

Dessert: Chocolate Decadence Tart themed to Sorcerer Mickey of course

07/19/2024

Have you ever stayed at a hotel chain that nickel and dimes you at check in with confusing fees? I recently did and was 🤬

At Disney, you will NEVER be charged resort fees, destination fees, parking fees, surprise fees, just because fees, extra taxes, charges to connect to the WiFi.

07/14/2024

📚Darien School District📚

With our school calendar now official, let’s get those vacations planned!

There are many great discounts at Disney World, Disneyland, and Universal Orlando running thru 2024 and some into 2025.

Booking early is key to getting the best savings, resort, room type, coveted dining/activity reservations!

Let’s talk!

📧 [email protected]

07/10/2024

Reason #72 why you book your trip with a travel planner like me!

My client wasn’t able to book this herself at 7am but I was able to find a Lightning Lane later on with the refresh method! Score 🙌

Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is a MUST on a steamy Florida day 💦🐊

07/09/2024

🎄🎅🏼Holiday Happenings at Universal Orlando running Nov 22-Dec 31, 2024!!

What a special time to visit Universal ❤️💚

🪄Experience Christmas in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter

🎈Universal’s Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s giant balloons

🟢Grinchmas - Get together with the resident Whos and enjoy the music and fun of The Grinchmas Who-liday Spectacular starring the Grinch.

🎄Christmas in New York at Universal Studios with unforgettable decorations

Plus seasonal treats, music, and more!

07/07/2024

Farewell Genie+, hello Lightning Lane Passes! Check out our latest blog post for all the details👇

Written by: Bridget Virden, Senior Travel Planner Disney has been teasing for some time now that changes were coming to Genie+ that would make it easier to plan in advance, and we finally have more specifics! Genie+ is retiring and beginning July 24, the new "skip-the-line" options at Walt Disney Wo...

07/04/2024

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07/02/2024

If you’re thinking about going on a Disney or Universal vacation you’ve come to the right place!

I promise to make the planning process as EASY and STRESS-FREE as possible.

How does it work? 🤔

I will help your family figure out the following details…

✈️ When to travel - best time of year and dates that work for your schedule and lifestyle

🏨 Navigate which resorts and theme parks fit your needs. Or which cruise ship & itinerary works best for you

💸 Get you the best rate on vacation packages or just park tickets while monitoring promotions

🍴🎢 Set up your Dining, Activity, and Lightning Lane reservations

📝 Provide you with a daily itinerary and set up a Zoom before you travel to go over last minute questions

👶🏼 Help reserving stroller/scooters and airport transfers

📲 Always available when you have questions or ideas, nothing too big or too small

The best part is, there’s no charge to you. My services are FEE FREE!! Disney/Universal pays me for planning your trip.

So whatever destination you have your eye on, let me put my knowledge of all things Disney/Universal to work for you!

06/30/2024

I've just reached 600 followers! Thank you for your support. I could never have made it without each one of you. 🙏🤗🎉

06/26/2024

Welcome changes coming to Lightning Lane entry July 24!!

What will change?

✨ NO MORE WAKING UP EARLY!!! Make Lightning Lane reservations 7️⃣ days before your vacation when staying at a Disney Resort or 3️⃣ days before when staying off-property.

✨ Choose your attractions and times prior to purchasing

✨ Book Lightning Lane passes for multiple days, all in a single day

More details to come 😊

06/24/2024

Nothing better than castle pics with your Disney bestie!! 🩵💜

Tag yours 🫶🏼

06/23/2024

Naples Ristorante in Downtown Disney has some of the best Italian food!! 🇮🇹

🥓🫛🍝Rigatoni Carbonara - bacon, peas, garlic cream sauce

🌶️🍄‍🟫🍅Della Casa Salad - roasted peppers, pickled mushrooms, & cherry tomatoes

06/18/2024

Happy Pride Month 🌈!! Much love & support to the LGBTQ+ community ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

06/17/2024

We ate poolside at the GCH Craftsman Bar! Gluten-Free Pizza Margarita 🍕+ Avocado Panzanella Salad 🥑 makes for a perfect shareable lunch.

06/16/2024

Happy Father’s Day to all amazing the Disney Dads! The ones who are always up for an adventure and work hard to make vacations a priority 😍

06/15/2024

I’m celebrating 6 YEARS of travel planning at Middle of the Magic Travel ✨🩷✨🩵✨💜

I love nothing more than helping you have an easy, uncomplicated, stress-free vacation with every detail taken care of.

Rather your travels take you to a Disney or Universal destination, I am here for you every step of the way.

Take the trip and create the MEMORIES 🫶🏽

06/14/2024

We did the Awakening Yoga inside California Adventure!!🧘🏽‍♀️

It’s a 6am class that happens before the park opens. Since it’s considered “backstage” no photos were allowed.

BUT we recreated our experience during regular park hours 😂 seen here near the Jumpin’ Jellyfish in Paradise Gardens Park.

They provided snacks, water, and ponytail rings (how cute!), and a yoga mat. This 60 min experience was only $40!

Unique fitness classes like this are only available to guests staying at a Disneyland resort.

06/14/2024

This is why Disney is so much FUN!!

06/14/2024

It’s a Dole Whip kind of day!! 🍍

06/13/2024

Find your Disney people and don’t let go! 💜🩵🩷

06/06/2024

Disney’s Private VIP Tour on sale?? This NEVER happens 😱

Guests staying in Club Level Rooms or Club Level Suites on select dates July 17-Sept 28 can save 20% on a Disney’s Private VIP Tour!

If you’ve done one of these tours you already know how amazing they are 🤩

7 hours of fun for up to 10 people with a highly knowledgeable guide taking you to the front of the line on all the rides you want! Your guides becomes part of your family!

05/29/2024

Join me this Saturday in our Information and News from Mickey's Backyard! group 😊

Lots of great vacation info, fun, and prizes!

05/24/2024

🎸Just Booked 🎸

A last minute summer trip to Universal Orlando Resort with a 5 night stay at the Hard Rock Hotel and 4 days at the parks!

My clients are going to love exploring the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, riding the thrilling VelosiCoaster, cooling off at Volcano Bay water park, eating at the delicious restaurants, and skipping the lines at most all attractions - their resort includes complimentary Express Unlimited Passes 🤘

Universal Orlando is such an EASY vacation, even when you decide to go last minute 😎

05/23/2024

Come join us virtually next weekend May 31-June 2 to learn all sorts of helpful things and a chance to win prizes!

Exclusive to members of our Information and News from Mickey's Backyard! page. Aren’t a member? Click to join 🤗

05/21/2024

Good morning (& evening!) from the Grand Californian Hotel & Spa at Disneyland Resort!

This is view from my client’s balcony. They chose a Downtown Disney View - people watching in the morning and fireworks at night!

Of the three resorts at Disneyland, this one is the closest to the parks with a very special entrance into Disney’s California Adventure.

05/17/2024

Always learning 🤓🌎

Repping Middle of the Magic Travel at the Universal Advanced Sales Training today.

Walked away with lots of good info to share with my clients and ways to make planning your vacations EASIER than ever!