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About Lisa McBride

Lisa McBride is a 50 year old wife and mother of two. Her first family trip to Walt Disney World was in 1998. Little did she know she'd be hooked and would return year after year. Lisa and her family now have 20+ trips under their belts, have spent nearly 200 nights at Walt Disney World and cruised on the Disney Dream. They have also ventured offsite and gone to SeaWorld and Universal Studios.

September 16, 2017 by Lisa McBride

Things I Miss: Disney’s Hollywood Studios Edition

Things I Miss: Disney’s Hollywood Studios Edition

“We keep moving forward, opening new doors and doing new things, because we’re curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths.” Walt Disney  Walt’s dream of “opening new doors” is coming true at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. As Magical DIStractions continues to report, Disney’s Hollywood Studios is undergoing a major expansion. With the new Toy […]

June 9, 2017 by Lisa McBride

Crystal Arts: The Clear Winner for Disney Souvenirs

Crystal Arts: The Clear Winner for Disney Souvenirs

If you’re visiting the Walt Disney World Resort and looking for one-of-a-kind Disney souvenirs, look no further than Crystal Arts. Sure, you can purchase ear hats and t-shirts but we all know what happens to those when we get home. They end up tucked away in your closet until the next Disney vacation. Souvenirs purchased from Crystal […]

May 23, 2017 by Lisa McBride

Festival of Fantasy Parade Time Change!

Festival of Fantasy Parade Time Change!

For years, people have asked “What time is the 3 o’clock parade?”. Of course, they were referring to the Festival of Fantasy Parade at the Magic Kingdom.  Recognizing the fact that they could make a profit off of that very question, Disney started producing tees with Goofy asking that same thing. Festival of Fantasy Parade […]

April 18, 2017 by Lisa McBride

Pedaling Around the World: Disney Bike Rentals!

Pedaling Around the World: Disney Bike Rentals!

Pedaling your way around the “world” on a bicycle or surrey bike is a great way to see your Walt Disney World Resort Hotel. You can ride along the banks of the Sassagoula River, pedal down the promenade by Barefoot Bay, or pedal around a woodland pathway. There are many Disney bike rental locations throughout the Walt Disney […]

March 21, 2017 by Lisa McBride

Monorail Resort Loop Dining at Walt Disney World Resort!

Monorail Resort Loop Dining at Walt Disney World Resort!

Dining is a large part of the vacation experience for many Walt Disney World Resort Guests. Whether you’re dependent upon Disney transportation or just like having Disney do the driving for you, one of the best ways to experience some fabulous restaurants is via the Resort Monorail. Monorail Resort Loop Dining at Walt Disney World […]

March 16, 2017 by Lisa McBride

Disney’s Pop Century Resort Room Review

Disney’s Pop Century Resort Room Review

Disney’s Pop Century Resort is one of the most beloved value resorts on Walt Disney World Resort property.  It’s known for giant colorful icons, the Hippy Dippy Pool, and the cast members doing the hustle in the resort lobby. But, did you know that some of the buildings and rooms offer fantastic views and walking […]

February 21, 2017 by Lisa McBride

Top Picks for Disney Souvenirs that Last a Lifetime!

Top Picks for Disney Souvenirs that Last a Lifetime!

Souvenir choices abound at Walt Disney World Resort! Make no mistake, there are souvenirs to be found all over the parks and in the resorts and you won’t have to look hard to find them. They include everything from trinkets that you’ll never use again to collectibles that can be displayed in your home.  Today, […]

February 13, 2017 by Lisa McBride

Where in Walt Disney World Can I Find? Sweets!

Where in Walt Disney World Can I Find? Sweets!

If you’re looking to buy sweets for your sweet or indulge your own sweet tooth, you’re sure to find an abundance of yummy choices at Walt Disney World Resort! From the decadent double chocolate brownie sundaes at Ghiradelli to freshly made funnel cakes at the Funnel Cake cart on Disney’s BoardWalk, the selection of sweets […]

February 1, 2017 by Lisa McBride

Fordyce Bathhouse Museum & Visitor Center

Fordyce Bathhouse Museum & Visitor Center

Fordyce Bathhouse is not only the Visitor Center for Hot Springs National Park, but also a museum! Guests can tour the grand bathhouse and marvel at the beautiful stained glass ceilings, marble walls and statues. Whether you take the narrated tour or the self-guided tour, you are sure to enjoy the exhibits, stories of the bathhouse and […]

January 19, 2017 by Lisa McBride

La Cantina de San Angel: It’s Excelente!

La Cantina de San Angel: It’s Excelente!

  La Cantina de San Angel La Cantina de San Angel is a counter service restaurant in the Mexico Pavilion in Epcot’s World Showcase and is located across from the icon of Mexico, the pyramid.  In all of our trips to Walt Disney World, we had never eaten at La Cantina de San Angel, but, this visit, we remedied […]

January 3, 2017 by Lisa McBride

What to See & Do in Hot Springs National Park

What to See & Do in Hot Springs National Park

In October, my family and I traveled to Arkansas, The Natural State. Our road trip was to Hot Springs National Park, the oldest park managed by the National Park System. “The park calls itself the “oldest area in the national park system” because in 1832, 40 years before Yellowstone became the first national park, President […]

December 12, 2016 by Lisa McBride

Shopping Around The World: World Showcase Shopping That Is!

Shopping Around The World: World Showcase Shopping That Is!

It’s that wonderful time of the year when shopping, shopping, and more shopping is on our minds! While I was strolling through our local mall, I couldn’t help but think how wonderful it would be if I were shopping around the “world”. Walt Disney World that is. Even more specifically, Epcot’s World Showcase. There are […]

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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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