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May 11, 2016 by Vanessa Parrish

Moms Are Incredible! – A Review of the Disney Vacation Club Mother’s Day Brunch

Moms Are Incredible! – A Review of the Disney Vacation Club Mother’s Day Brunch

In honor of the most important women in our lives, our mothers, the Disney Vacation Club (DVC) hosted a special mother’s day brunch inspired by the Disney·Pixar film The Incredibles — and by Mrs. Incredible herself. The event, which was limited to DVC members only, was held at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida at […]

May 10, 2016 by Lisa Sealey

Diamond Horseshoe Table Service Wins Its Independence Through July 4th

Diamond Horseshoe Table Service Wins Its Independence Through July 4th

The Diamond Horseshoe Restaurant at the Magic Kingdom began offering table service on March 13 of this year.  I wrote about the menu offerings here.  Originally the table service was set to conclude on May 30, but as of right now, Advanced Dining Reservations are available through July 4 on the Walt Disney World website!  […]

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 […]

May 9, 2016 by Lisa McBride

Disney’s Vacation Club Open House Tours Being Offered Through My Disney Experience!

Disney’s Vacation Club Open House Tours Being Offered Through My Disney Experience!

    Walt Disney World Resort Guests staying in a moderate or deluxe resort may be given the opportunity to take a Disney Vacation Club (DVC) Open House Tour! In the next week, Guests making FastPass+ reservations on My Disney Experience (MDE) may be offered the option of attending the open house. During the tour, Guests will hear how […]

May 9, 2016 by Lisa McBride

Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique Price Increase Coming Soon!

Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique Price Increase Coming Soon!

With a wave of a magic wand,  your little girl can be magically transformed into a Princess at Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique! Boys can also join in on the fun as the Fairy Godmothers-in-training can turn them from little boys into heroic knights! Beginning May 10, 2016, the cost of two of the three packages will see a price increase. The Courtyard Package […]

May 6, 2016 by Jodi Kerr-Taylor

Let The Invictus Games Begin!

Let The Invictus Games Begin!

Magical DIStractions is looking forward to the fun and excitement coming from May 8th – May 12th at the  ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at the Walt Disney World Resort as it hosts the 2016 Invictus Games.  For those not familiar with the Invictus Games, it is an International Sporting Event that was founded by HRH […]

May 6, 2016 by Karen Shelton

Wondrous Changes Await the Disney Wonder!

Wondrous Changes Await the Disney Wonder!

There has been much speculation regarding a possible reimagining of the Disney Wonder, and while Disney has finally revealed a bit more, we will still be left to wonder for a while longer. Here’s what we do know: The Disney Wonder, which first entered service in 1999, will enter drydock in Cadiz, Spain after she […]

May 5, 2016 by Lisa McBride

Mayday! Mayday! Where Should I Dine at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon?

Mayday! Mayday! Where Should I Dine at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon?

    At Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park, Guests can snorkel with sharks in a coral reef, plunge down rapids, float along in the lazy river and even sunbathe on a white sandy beach! Everybody knows that all of that slip-sliding down water slides and riding waves can work up a mighty big hunger. Luckily […]

May 4, 2016 by Rachel Horsley

Star Wars Day – Nerds of the Galaxy Celebrate

Star Wars Day – Nerds of the Galaxy Celebrate

Believed to be the first instance of its use, “May the fourth be with you, Maggie. Congratulations.” was the congratulatory headline in 1979 for the newly installed Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Margaret Thatcher.  In subsequent years, Star Wars fans (like myself) have adopted May the Fourth (“May the Force”) as a day to […]

May 3, 2016 by Connie Sink

Everyday DIStractions: Disney Family Game Nights

Everyday DIStractions: Disney Family Game Nights

I grew up in a home where family game nights were a frequent occurence.  I can recall many nights of sitting around the dining room table rolling dice, dealing cards, and moving game pieces while we munched on popcorn.  There were fond memories of laughter and fun, and there were memories of when the competition […]

May 2, 2016 by Lisa McBride

Exclusive Disney Vacation Club Celebrations Coming to Both Coasts!

Exclusive Disney Vacation Club Celebrations Coming to Both Coasts!

Disney recently announced not one but two celebrations being planned exclusively for Disney Vacation Club members! Independence Day Dessert Party The first event, the Independence Day Dessert Party, will be taking place at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida on Sunday, July 3rd. Guests will have the opportunity to dine on red, white and blue desserts, patriotic punch […]

May 2, 2016 by Christen Francis

Maingate Lakeside Resort

Maingate Lakeside Resort

Deciding to stay at a Orlando area resort, rather than at a Walt Disney World Resort hotel is often referred to as staying “off-property.” Many people who frequently visit the Walt Disney World theme parks have a very strong opinion about if you should stay on-property or off-property. There are pros and cons to both; each family […]

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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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