Planning a Walt Disney World vacation can be stressful y’all! When is the best time to go? Where should I stay? Dining Plan or no Dining Plan? Do I need Park Hoppers? Why not ask someone trained in this particular area? Booking with a Disney Travel Agent is FREE and can take away the stress […]
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 […]
First time Park Hopping with my family
In the last 15 years, I can count 8 trips that I have taken to the Walt Disney World Resort. I know, I know- half of you dear readers believe that number to be high, while the other half think it’s too low! My family has now visited 5 times together and this past trip in March, […]
Head to the Fiesta! at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort!
If you are planning a trip to Walt Disney World and your stay will be at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, then get ready for something NEW coming for families! According to Orlando Theme Park News, on Wednesday, April 6th, a weekly celebration will start called the ¡Viva Coronado Springs Fiesta! This celebration will begin with a children’s parade […]
My Fantasy Bands gives you Pixie Dust for MagicBands!
One of my favorite things about MagicBands is how customizable they are! Each member of your family can get your own color, they are fairly easy to decorate, and Walt Disney World even offers character bands. But a few years ago, I found out about My Fantasy Bands and I fell in LOVE with the […]
Parks Parking Sparks a Tweet
Anyone who knows me, knows that I LOVE staying onsite at Walt Disney World! It’s my number one suggestion when friends ask me about planning a vacation at the Most Magical Place on Earth. In the last 15 years, I have NEVER stayed offsite. But when planning our upcoming WDW trip, we decided to break […]
It’s Not a Vacation, It’s an Adventure! 5 Lessons from a First-Time Guest
As a Walt Disney World Resort vacation planning go-to person, I recently helped a friend plan her very first trip! I was overjoyed as she and her family of four had decided to visit Walt Disney World at a great time of year; during the International Food and Wine Festival and Mickey’s Not So Scary […]
Florida Daytripper Series: Exploring Mount Dora
Florida Daytripper is a new series here at Magical DIStractions where we’ll venture beyond Walt Disney World Resort and the other theme park resorts in the Orlando area. We’ll visit easy-to-get-to destinations for those with access to a car who want to momentarily step away from Mickey Mouse, Harry Potter, and the hustle and bustle […]
Happy New Year Giveaway!
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER! Happy New Year!! There is no better way to ring in 2015 than with a Giveaway! Sign up for your chance to win one of these two prizes: 2015 Walt Disney World Large Photo Album, or 1 sheet of Mickey & Friends Jamberry Nails The giveaway starts on January 1, 2015 and will […]
Why Disney Vacation Club?
For me, it’s the same as asking “Why Disney”? My family has been very fortunate to visit Walt Disney World at least once a year (sometimes more) in the last few years. So when we began to think about it, Disney Vacation Club (DVC) made sense for us! Disney Vacation Club is a vacation ownership […]