Are You REAL ID Ready? Are you planning to travel domestically (that is anywhere in the US) after May 7, 2025? Then this article is for you! In 2005 (yeah, 19 years ago), the REAL ID Act was passed by Congress after the publication of the 9/11 Commission report. This urged state governments to step… Continue reading General Travel
Author: Casey Wooley
Universal Orlando
Everything We Know About Universal Epic Universe The biggest news in the theme park world has nothing to do with a whale, a dragster, a princess from the Bayou, or even a mouse – no, the biggest news in the theme park world has everything to do with Disney’s “little brother” down the street in… Continue reading Universal Orlando
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The Low-Down on Chow-Down:My Take on Character Dining at Walt Disney World By Casey Wooley When visiting Walt Disney World, an absolutely must-do rite of passage is the high-five, hug, and subsequent picture and autograph with the main mouse himself: Mickey Mouse. Mickey is available to greet guests in all four theme parks: Magician Mickey… Continue reading WDW
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The Park Must-Do Series:#3: Top 7 Reasons to Make EPCOT Part of Your Vacation at Walt Disney World EPCOT is arguably one of Disney’s most controversial parks. It was controversial when it was built and it remains controversial today. Part theme park, part world’s fair – the original intention of EPCOT – or the Experimental… Continue reading WDW
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The Park Must-Do Series:#2: Top 7 Reasons to Make Disney’s Hollywood Studios Part of Your Vacation Walt Disney World’s third park to be built, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, has become an essential mainstay for so many Disney fans when visiting Orlando. The original concept was based on ideas from Marty Sklar, Randy Bright, and Michael Eisner,… Continue reading WDW
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The Park Must-Do Series:#1: Top 7 Reasons to Make Disney’s Animal Kingdom Part of Your Vacation Hello Magical Memories by Casey fan! I’ve decided to try something a little different. Our Monday Magic articles over the next several weeks are going to explore the various Orlando and Anaheim-based themed parks and provide you, our wonderful… Continue reading WDW
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Ten Reasons to Purchase Memory Maker for a Walt Disney World Vacation While I know it seems like Disney has a countless number of add-on’s when taking a Disney trip, the Memory Maker at Walt Disney World Resort is one that you’ll surely want to include as part of your package. In my opinion, it’s… Continue reading WDW
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Ten Reasons Why the Disney Dining Plan May Be Right For You Beginning January 9, 2024, Dining Plan options returned to Walt Disney World after a long hiatus following the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020. Guests were excited to see it return but may not have been as excited to see the cost. This slimmed-down version… Continue reading WDW
Universal Orlando
Ten Fun Things to Know About Universal Orlando Florida is home to theme-park giants. Disney, you know. And if you’re a Disney-fan, talking about the “other park” down the street can seem taboo. But, that “other” park down the street is a major player in the theme park scene and can offer a sense of… Continue reading Universal Orlando
All-Inclusive
What to Look For When Choosing an All-Inclusive While there are not options domestically for all-inclusive resorts, there are a ton of options available for all-inclusives all over the Caribbean and beyond. But, if you’ve never been, you may feel picking one is a little daunting. So, let’s take some time to explore things you… Continue reading All-Inclusive