Have you ever dreamed you were a Jedi knight in a galaxy far, far away? Or that you were a Resistance spy trying to hide out from the First Order? Or maybe you just enjoy Star Wars and want to go even deeper into the adventure than the normal... (Read More)

We've picked up a few hard and fast rules throughout our travels, but one has come to supersede all others — Keep calm and CARRY-ON ONLY. Yes, we know. You have a lot of stuff. You want room to bring back souvenirs. But we firmly believe the... (Read More)

Walt Disney World may bear Walt's name, but to truly see "Walt's park" you need to head to sunny Southern California and see the original — Disneyland! Walt's spirit is everywhere at this magical park, and you almost expect to see him waving... (Read More)

One of the biggest benefits of staying on-property at Disney is the included transportation. But there are so many ways to get from here to there! It all depends on which hotel you choose, and where you are headed. Here's a breakdown: Buses and... (Read More)

We've planned a lot, and we mean A LOT, of multi-generational family vacations. And families always have the same basic question: How can we plan something that will appeal to such a broad range of ages and interests? We know the answer - a... (Read More)

If you've been planning a trip to Disney at all, you've probably absorbed a ton of advice - both good AND bad. But one tidbit we love to share — the benefits of "rope drop" — or an early start to beat the crowds. It might not sound super fun to... (Read More)

It's the eternal struggle after the holidays — where to put all this STUFF. But what if instead of stuff to put away, you had a trip to pack for? Research shows that we get more enduring satisfaction from money spent on experiences, compared to... (Read More)

Passport? Check. Phone charger? Check. Shoes? We'd never forget those! Now that your magical vacation is booked and scheduled, chances are you’re going through a checklist like this and wondering what to pack. You likely will remember the big... (Read More)

It's a week before your trip. Thanks to the amazing team at Creating Magic Vacations who put it together for you, you know it is going to be, well, magical. Now, how will you commemorate your adventure? Of course, you will want to think about... (Read More)