So many Walt Disney World fans have been anxiously awaiting the new nighttime shows and activities at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. When Guests found out that the Rivers of Light show would be temporarily put on hold, and a new show would start in its place, many were wondering how this could be pulled off […]
Magical DIScoveries – Your Daily Dose of Disney History
Site preparation for “The Florida Project,” also known as Walt Disney World Resort, began on May 30, 1967. The lengthy project requiring swamp drainage, clearing of land, and removal of trees took 1,584 days to complete. Make sure you never miss any of the magic! Come join our Magical DIStractions Facebook group. Magical DIStractions can also be found on Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest and Google+ so please take […]
Magical DIScoveries – Your Daily Dose of Disney History
On May 27, 1965 The Miami Herald ran a banner headline on its front page: “Giant Land Deal Near Orlando Revealed.” “A Miami law firm working with $5 million in cold cash has quietly engineered one of the biggest, most-talked-about Florida land deals in years. Twelve miles southwest of Orlando, the firm has bought 30,000 acres of […]
Magical DIScoveries – Your Daily Dose of Disney History
The Walt Disney Travel Company was incorporated on May 22, 1968 in Orlando, Florida. The company worked with travel agents and individuals planning vacations to the soon-to-be-opened Walt Disney World Resort. The company expanded to California in 1972. As a travel agent with Magical DIStractions Vacations, I work with the Walt Disney Travel Company on a daily […]
Follow the Force to Star Wars Celebration 2017!
Do you feel the pull of the Jedi powers screaming for you to head to Orlando, Florida? That is the call of Star Wars Celebration 2017! May the Fourth 2016 was kicked off with the announcement that the largest Star Wars Convention will be taking over the Orange County Convention Center April 13-16, 2017. Tickets for […]
Why Not Consider a LiMOUSEine for Your Next Disney Cruise?
Limousines aren’t just for proms, weddings, and bigwigs anymore! When departing from Port Canaveral on a Disney Cruise (which I recommend you do ASAP!), a limousine from Orlando International Airport (MCO) or a Walt Disney World Resort hotel to Port Canaveral might be cheaper than using Disney’s ground transfer service. Since Disney charges per person, […]
Mixing Business with Pleasure: Discounted Tickets for Orlando Conference Attendees
Being a Walt Disney World Resort fanatic, I’ve had my eye on attending the 2016 American Library Association Annual Conference for the past few years. While the ALA has hosted the conference in other desirable locations such as San Francisco and Las Vegas, in my Disney-fried brain, it’s hard to top Orlando. I attended the […]
New Resort and Water Park Coming to Orlando!
There’s a new resort and indoor water park coming to Orlando! The Orlando Sentinel and Orlando Weekly both reported the news and I, myself, had a brief online chat with Jason P. of Great Wolf Lodge who confirmed that they have, indeed, bought land in the area. Although Jason couldn’t provide additional information, from the reports, the new Orlando […]
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 […]
Indiana Jones dropping in to Disney Springs!
We have been given another tidbit of what’s to come to Disney Springs in the coming year! Disney is once again working its magic on a new dining spot featuring Indiana Jones and an aviation theme. Disney’s newest restaurant will be named Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar, and located between Paradiso 37 and the new BOATHOUSE Restaurant […]