Magical Travel by Karen

30/01/2019

Does your family wear matching T-shirt’s to Disney?? Our last trip was the first time for this fun tradition

17/01/2019

The new toy story land was definitely a highlight of our last Disney trip. Toy story mania was as fun as usual and the new slinky dog ride was a fun rollercoaster that kids and adults will love. We were able to skip long lines for both with fasspasses and taking advantage of early magic hours!

12/01/2019

Make 👏 FastPass 👏 reservations 👏 before 👏 you 👏 arrive!

01/01/2019

Happy New Year!! We went to fireworks at Magic kingdom and Epcot and they were both amazing!! Magic Kingdom was some of the best fireworks we have ever seen, it was truly a magical experience

30/12/2018

Day 2 at Disney world is complete! We started the day in Animal Kingdom, where we rode Safari, dinosaur, Na’vi River Journey, Bugs Life and other attractions. Then we headed over to Hollywood Studios and saw Toy Story Land at night. The day was full of fun but we are glad to finally get off of our feet!

29/12/2018

We are officially at Disney world!! Yesterday we arrived and had a more laid back and easy going day. First we ate breakfast at 1900 Park Fare, at the Grand Floridian; then downtown Disney with Ghirardelli and shopping; and finally Magic Kingdom and the special Christmas fireworks

25/12/2018

Merry Christmas from Main Street

18/12/2018

Absolutely love my Disney wreath! It makes me smile a little more each day😁😁 especially love that is reminds me that we leave for Disney in 9 days!! Can’t wait for the magical trip!

16/12/2018

16/12/2018

Disney spring(or downtown Disney) is all about the food and shopping. World of Disney has all the latest shopping and is filled with adorable and cool Disney merch. They also have many diverse restaurants with our personal favorite earl of sandwich. One major positive of downtown Disney is that it it free to get it!! Downtown Disney is a must for any shopper or foodie!!

14/12/2018

Animal kingdom is an amazing park they have animals, safaris, shows, rides, and many Disney lovers favorite Mount Everest! They also have the new pandora land and river of lights show. Animal kingdom is a unique park because they show the different wildlife around the world. It is truly a unique magical experience that everybody loves!! 🙈🐻🐼🦍🐘🦒

06/12/2018

Epcot is one unique park! The front of the park is future world and they have the fastest ride in Disney which is test track, they also have other fun rides like mission space, soarin, the seas with Nemo and friends, and much more. But the most memorable part of Epcot is probably the worlds in the back of the park. Disney has taken a little part of different countries and put it right into Epcot. The worlds are elaborately designed with lots of restaurants, shops, entertainment, and a couple rides. Epcot might not be a favorite park but it is a must see because of how different, amazing, and magical the park is!

04/12/2018

Our magic bands came!!!! Only 22 days until we embark on our magical trip!! Magic bands are so handy, they are your room key, park pass, fasspass, and work for memory maker. They come in several colors and you can customize the name inside the band. I truly love the magic bands because they are super cute and handy. Can’t wait to use them on our trip!💖🎉

01/12/2018

Hollywood studios is a theme park with lots of shows, thrill rides, restaurants, and a new toy story land. Teenagers and adults love towers of terror and rockin roller coaster and kids love all the shows including the little mermaid, beauty and the beast, Indiana Jones, and more. Plus there is a new toy story land that includes slinky dog roller coaster, Andy’s lunch box, and alien swirling saucer. This park is truly magical and all the new additions to the park just add to it!

30/11/2018

Magic Kingdom is a great park and this is many people’s, including my favorite park. It has many favorites like Cinderella’s castle, fantasyland, dole whips, buzzlightyear, Main Street, splash/thunder/space mountain, and so much more! Magic kingdom is definitely a highlight to any Disney trip!🎉🏰🐭

28/11/2018

Disney World is such a great and fun vacation spot! There are so many rides, shows, and restaurants that are fun for kids, teenagers, and adults! We can plan your trip, help you tour everything and skip all those stupid lines! Disney is definitely my favorite vacation and hope it is or will be yours too!🏰🏰

27/11/2018

Hello everybody! We are announcing that we have a new Instagram page magicaltravelbykaren and on both social media platforms we will be more active and talk about all things Disney! We hope you have a Magical day🦄🎉🐭

04/09/2015

Top 5 Reasons Disney World is a great vacation for families with teenagers.

So we all know Disney is a great vacation for young kids, but it's a little know fact that there is more going on at Disney World that is geared for older kids and adults then there is for younger kids. So here are five reasons you should consider a Disney World vacation with your teenagers.

1. Thrill Rides!
Yes, most of the attractions, rides and shows are things everyone can do, but every park offers serious thrill rides as well.

2. Late Night Extra Magic Hours.
For those staying at a DW resort, you can take advantage of extra hours in the park. This is a great way to create a schedule that accommodates those teenagers that like to sleep in and love to stay up late. Plus, most kids think it's cool to run around Magic Kingdom until 2:00 a.m.!

3. Freedom!
When you stay on-site at a Disney resort, you can take advantage of Disney's amazing transportation system that can take you any where within Disney's 43 square miles. And though you always want to use good sense, Disney is a pretty safe place, so you can feel confident about letting your teens head out on their own or even stay till 2:00 a.m. at MK while you head back to the resort for a few extra hours of sleep. That's my idea of vacation!

4. Water Parks and Water Sports.
Disney World offers two amazing water parks where you can swim with sharks, take a surfing lesson or face the challenge of Summit Plummit - a near vertical drop on one of the tallest, fastest freefall body slides in the world! Within Disney property you also have the ability to go parasailing, water skiing or rent jet skis and individual speed boats. There is a lot going on at DW beyond just visiting the parks!

5. Sports, Shopping or Sci-Fi??
What is your kid into? You will be surprised at the variety of activities and experiences you will find at DW. Is your kid into sports? They will love visiting ESPN's Wide World of Sports which is a part of the Disney property. There are multiple sporting events going on every day throughout the year including professional and college sports.
Do you have someone who loves to shop? Not only will they find fun and unique stores in the parks, but if they really want to do some serious shopping they will definitely need to spend some time at Downtown Disney, a mile long shopping and entertainment district where you will find much more than just Mickey ears!
And do you have a kid who is into Star Wars or technology? If they love science and technology,Epcot is a great place to eplore. And if they love Star Wars, they will want to visit Hollywood Studios as well as check out Star Wars weekends in May and June.

Think about a Disney vacation with your teens - I can help you make it an amazing family vacation!

16/08/2015

More big news from the D23 Expo - Disney's annual fan convention in Anaheim, CA. Not only will there be a new Star Wars Land in Hollywood Studios, but there will also be.. wait for it...Toy Story Land!!!
I love HS, but it definitely has need more attractions for younger kids. This land will have a family friendly roller coaster - you ride on Slinky Dog's back! - and a spinning ride with the little green aliens - everyone rides in their own space ship! I've read that there will be a big red claw hanging over the ride, hopefully trying to grab the guests - how fun!
And for those of you who love Toy Story Mania they are adding a third track, yay! This is a hugely popular ride but with exceptionally long lines and limited fastpasses, it's rare that you can do this more than once. Once again, you can go to http://www.wdwmagic.com/ to see concept art.

Walt Disney World news rumors sounds video discussion forum reviews parks attractions ride weather

09/07/2015

So the other night we were watching one of Jim Gaffigan's comedy specials on Netflix. He was doing a bit about taking the family to Disney World and talking about waiting in lines for hours in the sweltering summer heat. It was very funny! While we were laughing it occurred to me that it was a good thing that Mr. Gaffigan did not use my services to book and plan his vacation. He would have zipped through the parks rarely waiting more than 10 minutes for any attraction. Plus, with my efficient park touring plans, he could have left the park for a break during the hottest hours of the day and headed back to his resort where he could have had a nap or hung out at the pool. He and his family would have been happier, but where is the humor in that? :)
So if you are looking for a good laugh, watch Jim Gaffigan on Netfix. But if you are thinking about a trip to Disney World, visit my website, MagicalTravelbyKaren.com to find out how I can help you save money and skip those long lines!
And oh yes...keep telling your friends and family about this FB page. I'm looking forward to doing a drawing for that $100 gift card for Disney, Target or Walmart once I reach 100 "Likes".
Have a Magical Day!

25/06/2015

Good Morning! Thanks to all of you who have recently liked my page! I'm up to 38 - Yay!! As some of you already know, I am going to do a drawing for a $100 gift card once I reach 100 so keep telling your friends and family about my page so I can reach that goal and one of you can win that gift card.

Going forward, once a week I will post Disney updates and tips which will of course include savings opportunities. And if Disney really isn't your thing (that's o.k., I still like you) from time to time there will be general tips about vacationing and info on other vacation destinations. Though Disney is my specialty, as a travel agent, I can book any kind of travel and it's a big wonderful world to explore!

27/04/2015

Disney has just announced their best discount of the year - Free Dining! If you are thinking about a trip some time between mid-August to mid-December, this discount can save you anywhere from $500 - $1500 dollars! If you or someone you know is thinking about a trip, call me or email at [email protected] to find out the details. Have a magical day!

12/12/2014

Just wanted to make a correction to my last post - I mentioned that you needed to book by the 29th of December to take advantage of a discount for winter and early spring. It's actually the 28th. For those thinking of a trip for late spring and early summer, those discounts should be announced sometime at the beginning of January.

10/11/2014

For anyone thinking of a trip to Disney World this winter or spring, there are discounts available, but you need to book by December 29th. Check out my website www.MagicalTravelbyKaren.com or email me at [email protected] and find out how I can help you - **Save money ** Skip the lines** and **Have a magical vacation!**

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