So you have just had your dream wedding, and now it's time for a magical honeymoon and, what better place than one known for its magic. That's right, Disney can be the perfect place not only for family vacations, reunions, summer trips, and weddings but honeymoons too. With so many resorts to choose from, a Disneymoon offers not only romance but adventure, world-class dining, and extra helpings of pixie dust all along the way to make your honeymoon feel extra special. We've got some great tips and information on cost, planning, and the best Disney resorts to make you feel like Cinderella or P ..read more

Over the last several months there have been many rumors floating around that a "paid FastPass" system was coming. Even that it might look something similar to the system now in use at Disneyland Paris. Well, yesterday, Disney dropped some bombshell news that the free FastPass+ system is permanently retired and will be replaced by the new paid Genie+ and Lightning Lane system. Per Disney Genie will be "Coming this fall to Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort, Disney Genie is a complimentary and convenient new digital service designed to create the best Disney day for our Guests. We ..read more

We knew it was coming, and yesterday Disney made the announcement that Happily Ever After will have its final showing on September 29th as Disney prepares to welcome a new nighttime spectacular for the 50th anniversary on October 1st. Starting October 1st, The new nighttime fireworks show at Magic Kingdom will be known as Disney Enchantment! While we are sad to see Happily Ever After go, we can't wait to see what new and exciting things Disney Enchantment will bring to Main Street! We would love to hear your thoughts. Are you looking forward to this new nighttime spectacular as much as we are ..read more

It’s almost time for all of our July - November clients to experience this fun festival! I know that we are particularly looking forward to this on our upcoming trips. The menus have finally been released and look oh so delicious! You can check them out and find the food guide on Disney Parks Blog. Let us know what you're looking forward to trying in the comments. Don't have a trip planned. That's okay reach out to our Magical Mom Squad and let them help you plan a weekend escape to try out all the YUMMY delights! •An adults-only weekend for the guys, the girls, or both! We got you. •The kids ..read more

Who else can agree that these last couple of years have been full of major disappointments for high school students? Now more than ever, these students could use a little extra pixie dust sprinkled their way, and if you have ever thought about sprinkling some pixie dust over this pandemic and gifting your Grad a trip to Disney World. Well, we are here to say that now is the time to start planning for that perfect gift for your senior. Get ready to give them the ultimate Grad gift! A trip to Walt Disney World is the perfect blend of independence and safety for graduating seniors looking to make ..read more

Disney’s Port Orleans- Riverside is a Magical Mom favorite! This beautiful resort can be found on Walt Disney World Resort property along the Sassagoula River in the Disney Springs Resort Area. It is sister resort to Disney’s Port Orleans- French Quarter, which is known for its southern specialties like gumbo, jambalaya, and beignets. Both Disney’s Port Orleans- Riverside and Disney’s Port Orleans- French Quarter are Moderate Resorts, and offer boat ride transportation to/from Disney Springs. Disney’s Port Orleans- Riverside is known for its gorgeous grounds with pathways and bridges throughou ..read more

What is Character dining? Character dining is a dining experience with appearances from your favorite Disney characters. Walt Disney World offers several dining locations with characters and each is a unique experience. Be sure to bring your camera! Currently, most of the character dining meals have returned with a modified experience. This means that characters are not visiting individual tables or signing autographs. Characters are roaming around the restaurant and are several feet away.. You can still take a “selfie” with the characters but from your table. Let’s take a look at the availab ..read more

In a previous post, we talked all about Diagon Alley and all the things to see and do. Now we will be heading over to Hogsmeade and We will cover the following: Dining Options in Hogsmeade Attractions Available in Hogsmeade Wizarding World of Harry Potter Hogsmeade Shops Hogsmeade Secrets and tips We will cover quite a bit so, feel free to save this blog post to come back to later. We hope you enjoy and as always, your Magical Mom Squad is here to answer any questions you may have. If you planning on making a trip to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter soon we are here and happy to help to ..read more

Have you heard the news?! Say hello to the new Disney Genie service that is set to launch on October 19, 2021! Disney Genie This complimentary service is built into the My Disney Experience mobile app, and will maximize your park time. Disney Genie service includes a personalized itinerary feature that will quickly and perfectly map out an entire day. Here are a few more features: Disney Genie allows for more flexibility. It will continue to update your itinerary throughout the day so you can go with the flow, be more spontaneous, and enjoy your day. Guests can create their own personal tip ..read more

If you are a parent with multiple children ranging in age, you know that everyone may not want to go on the same rides, or maybe not everyone meets the height requirements for some of the rides just yet. That's where Rider Switch comes into play and is a lifesaver for many parents and children. I know when our boys were younger, it was a struggle at times when we both wanted to ride attractions with our older boys (5 & 6 at the time), and our youngest was still a baby. We felt like we had to choose who got to ride and who had to stay and wait with the littlest. Sometimes it would come down ..read more