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About Christen Francis

Christen was lucky enough to visit Walt Disney World several times as a child and even marched in the Magical Music Days with her high school band in 1997. She loves taking her small children and experiencing the joy and magic in their eyes as they see Cinderella Castle and all of their favorite characters. However, she always takes time to see Belle and Mary Poppins- her two personal favorites!

November 14, 2016 by Christen Francis

A Country Christmas at Gaylord Opryland Resort

A Country Christmas at Gaylord Opryland Resort

There are so many wonderful things to do in the Nashville Area during the Holiday season. One of my favorites has to be visiting the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center! This magnificent resort is gorgeous and exciting to tour any time of year- but it’s absolutely breathtaking during the Christmas season!  The Gaylord Opryland […]

November 2, 2016 by Christen Francis

Experiences with Accessibility in Walt Disney World

Experiences with Accessibility in Walt Disney World

Writer’s Note: This Accessibility at Disney article is in memory of my late brother, who passed away in January. Timmy was paralyzed from the chest down in a dirtbike accident when he was in high school. He did not let his disability slow him down. After taking his family to Walt Disney World several times, we discussed writing […]

October 5, 2016 by Christen Francis

Walt Disney World Tipping Etiquette

Walt Disney World Tipping Etiquette

I recently shared advice on the importance of creating a Disney Budget. Today, I am covering the subject of tipping Cast Members. Walt Disney World Tipping Etiquette can be seen as a guide to help you be prepared should you want to tip and recommendations for the amount to tip! Magical Express and Other Forms of Transportation Magical Express […]

September 19, 2016 by Christen Francis

Set a Disney Budget to Make Some Magic

Set a Disney Budget to Make Some Magic

Here at Magical DIStractions, we give you all sorts of information and tips on planning a Walt Disney World Vacation. You may even feel overwhelmed at the THOUGHT of planning a trip. I get it! My first trip planning experience was confusing, yet exciting. There are just SO many things to consider- how can one […]

September 15, 2016 by Christen Francis

The Muppets Present, A New Show in Magic Kingdom!

The Muppets Present, A New Show in Magic Kingdom!

It’s time to play the music It’s time to light the lights It’s time to meet the Muppets on the …. “ The Muppets Present… Great Moments in American History.” Start Date Mark your Calendar, folks! According to WDWNT.com The Muppets brand new, LIVE show starts October 2! We recently discussed this “Revolutionary Idea” coming to […]

August 17, 2016 by Christen Francis

5 Myths of Disney Parks Vacation Planning

5 Myths of Disney Parks Vacation Planning

Everyone who knows me, understands my love of family vacations at Walt Disney World. Most of the time, my friends are asking me for tips and suggestions for trip planning. However, there are those that just don’t buy into the hype. They have believed the myths about Disney Parks vacations and I am always a […]

August 7, 2016 by Christen Francis

Nashville Shores Lakeside Resort – Family Fun in Nashville TN!

Nashville Shores Lakeside Resort – Family Fun in Nashville TN!

As much as I love Walt Disney World, I’m always looking for fun local places to go with my family. Seeing that Nashville is a stop along the way to Orlando for many of our Midwest Disney fans that may be driving, I thought I would share about our local waterpark- Nashville Shores Lakeside Resort! […]

July 23, 2016 by Christen Francis

Don’t Give up! Just Keep Checking… Just Keep Checking!

Don’t Give up! Just Keep Checking… Just Keep Checking!

It happens to the best of us. We plan out these amazing Walt Disney World vacations and plan all the perfect Advanced Dining Reservations (ADRs) times or FastPass+ selection times. And then something happens and all of our well laid plans are thrown right out the window! Or maybe, just maybe you decided to book your […]

July 7, 2016 by Christen Francis

The Chew Thoroughly Chooses Epcot for Show Taping!

The Chew Thoroughly Chooses Epcot for Show Taping!

Our favorite daytime chefs are once again making plans to be at the 2016 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival! The hosts of ABC’s lifestyle series, The Chew, will return to record its show from Epcot during the week of October 5-7! Details on how to obtain show taping tickets have not been announced, but Guests will […]

July 5, 2016 by Christen Francis

New Experiences coming to the 21st Epcot International Food & Wine Festival!

New Experiences coming to the 21st Epcot International Food & Wine Festival!

If you have been to the Epcot Food & Wine Festival presented by Chase in the past, you know it’s full of amazing and delicious experiences from all over the world right in the World Showcase! And since you have already been- you are probably most interested to learn about some of the amazing NEW experiences […]

June 30, 2016 by Christen Francis

Narrators and Dining Packages announced for the 2016 Epcot Candlelight Processional

Narrators and Dining Packages announced for the 2016 Epcot Candlelight Processional

It’s officially time for you to start planning your Christmas Vacation now that Disney Parks Blog has released the confirmed narrators for the Candlelight Processional! The Candlelight Processional is a fan-favorite during the Holiday season and Guests anxiously await this announcement each year. The story of Christmas is presented in a  truly spectacular fashion – […]

June 24, 2016 by Christen Francis

Rumor! Will Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort become the first Moderate to have DVC Villas?

Rumor! Will Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort become the first Moderate to have DVC Villas?

We’ve got another rumor for you! WDW News Today is reporting that there could be some changes coming to Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort! Up to this point, all of the Disney Vacation Club Resorts have been connected to the Deluxe level Resorts. WDW News Today is suggesting that this may be changing as a proposed project […]

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Caroline is the creator of Magical DIStractions and the owner of Magical Distractions Travel Co. You can read her travel articles here and at TravelingMom.com. She lives with her husband and two children on the Alabama Gulf Coast.

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