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About Kelly Melody

As a native Central Floridian, I was lucky enough to be raised in the middle of the magic! I made my first trip to the Walt Disney World Resort at age 1, and more than 30 years later, I’m still making several trips a year! Each stage of my life has been filled with wonderful Disney memories–meeting characters, riding my first rollercoaster, performing in Epcot’s Candlelight Processional, and now re-living it all while watching my own children experience the magic for themselves! Nothing makes me happier than to spread the “Disney Magic” and help others plan their own Disney Destination vacation, which is why I recently followed a lifelong dream and opened up my own Travel Agency, Magically Yours Travel

You can follow me on Twitter: @kellydmelody and on Pinterest @magicallyurskel and @kelly_melody

November 24, 2016 by Kelly Melody

Magically Distracted in Riviera Maya!

Magically Distracted in Riviera Maya!

With cooler weather setting in, I was more than happy to head down to warm, tropical Riviera Maya, Mexico earlier this month!  I was definitely “Magically Distracted” by the beauty of the Iberostar Paraiso Beach Resort!  This was my first trip to Mexico, and it did not disappoint! Arrival We spent 5 days and 4 […]

November 8, 2016 by Kelly Melody

Pick the Practically Perfect Shoe for Your Disney Parks Vacation

Pick the Practically Perfect Shoe for Your Disney Parks Vacation

In many of the Disney fan groups I belong to on  Social Media, I see one question asked over and over, “What shoes should I wear to the parks?”   The wrong pair of shoes can put a blister on  your vacation, literally.  I’m here to share what works for me, and what has caused big […]

October 25, 2016 by Kelly Melody

Budget Friendly Activities for a Walt Disney World Holiday Vacation

Budget Friendly Activities for a Walt Disney World Holiday Vacation

No one does the holidays like Walt Disney World, but lots of the special holiday activities can come with a pretty hefty price tag.  Usually, our Christmas includes the renewal of Annual Passes and one on-site stay, which is already a large price tag for a one income family, so we don’t participate in any […]

October 17, 2016 by Kelly Melody

Pirates and Ghosts Come to Life in St. Augustine

Pirates and Ghosts Come to Life in St. Augustine

St. Augustine, Florida is about a 2 and a half hour drive from Walt Disney World, but here you can find real-life haunted mansions, pirate ships, and much old world charm.  I am lucky enough to only live a half an hour away, but yet, I feel transported to a time filled with treasure maps […]

September 25, 2016 by Kelly Melody

Disney’s Art of Animation Resort Draws Up Fun!

Disney’s Art of Animation Resort Draws Up Fun!

An item on my bucket list is to stay at every resort at Walt Disney World, and I checked another off the list during our most recent stay.  My daughter turned 5, and she loves ‘The Little Mermaid,’ so choosing a Little Mermaid room at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort was a no-brainer to add extra […]

September 10, 2016 by Kelly Melody

Meet Anna and Elsa at the New Royal Sommerhus!

Meet Anna and Elsa at the New Royal Sommerhus!

Anna and Elsa have left the building!  The Royal Princess Fairytale Hall building at Magic Kingdom, that is!  The sisters relocated to their brand new Royal Sommerhus in the beautiful, reimagined Norway Pavilion at Epcot.  My girls delighted in meeting the Queen and Princess on our visit in August. Shorter Lines in Epcot Elated best describes […]

August 26, 2016 by Kelly Melody

No Fastpass+? No Problem.

No Fastpass+?  No Problem.

Last weekend I did the unthinkable……I spent three days at Walt Disney World Theme Parks without a single Fastpass+ reservation! (Insert gasp of horror!)   Our trip wasn’t last minute, either, but by the time I logged on to make them, there weren’t any!   And guess what, you guys?  We had a FANTASTIC time! Disney […]

July 6, 2016 by Kelly Melody

Real-life Fairytales, Haunted Mansions, and Adventures in Savannah, Georgia

Real-life Fairytales, Haunted Mansions, and Adventures in Savannah, Georgia

As much as I love to vacation at Walt Disney World, sometimes it is nice to change things up a bit, and take in what other vacation spots have to offer.  Savannah, Georgia is another place that I LOVE to visit, and I thought I would share some of what this beautiful city of real […]

June 29, 2016 by Kelly Melody

Fan Favorites Return to the 2016 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival

Fan Favorites Return to the 2016 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival

The wildly popular Epcot International Food & Wine Festival will be returning in 2016 for its 21st year, and I am hungry now just thinking about it!  The festival begins September 14 and will run through November 14.  Every year I see more and more faces in the crowd during the festival, and Walt Disney World Resort is […]

June 21, 2016 by Kelly Melody

Pack Your (lunch) Bags! We’re Going to Disney World!

Pack Your (lunch) Bags!  We’re Going to Disney World!

Do you find yourself longing for the delicious food offerings at Walt Disney World Resort, but want to stick to a tighter budget?  Maybe you have some picky eaters who prefer to stick to their own comforts from home?  Then there are the times that if you see another french fry you’re just going to lose […]

May 31, 2016 by Kelly Melody

When is the BEST Time to Visit Walt Disney World Resort?

When is the BEST Time to Visit Walt Disney World Resort?

It’s the much debated question as old as time, “When is the best time of year to visit Walt Disney World Resort?”  I am asked all the time by friends and clients, and see it being asked nearly everyday on social media from people looking for advice on planning the practically perfect Disney vacation.  When I met […]

May 9, 2016 by Kelly Melody

Morning Magic In Your Cup

Morning Magic In Your Cup

**I received a free bag of Joffrey’s coffee, but the thoughts on the product are completely my own. I love coffee, and if the drink itself isn’t magical enough, add some Disney inspiration, and you have a morning drink that is practically perfect in  every way!  A little while back I jumped at the opportunity […]

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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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