Crush on the Magic

A blog by Blair Crush, Wicked Mouse Travel

Author: Crush on the Magic

  • What Safety looks like at Walt Disney World

    Reviewing Walt Disney World Safety Policy and Procedures Fall-Winter 2020.

  • There are many changes which have shifted routine hotel and dining experiences to virtual experiences. Check-ins for table service and resort stays as well as quick service ordering has been shifted to the My Disney Experience app. Contactless payment systems are also highly encouraged. The goal is to limit interactions between Cast Members and guests…

  • The last month has come with a flurry of updates: Deluxe resort re-openings began June 22, along with information regarding schedules for additional resort re-openings and a number of new policies and procedures for parks and resorts. This week (July 6) begins Cast Member and Annual Passholder theme park preview days, followed by the official…

  • Over the last couple days, Disney has announced several policy and procedural changes to upcoming reservations as well as announced date for 2021 bookings for Walt Disney World. MagicBands As of January 1, 2021, MagicBands will no longer be included in Walt Disney World resort packages. Guests will be encouraged to leverage the Walt Disney…

  • It’s been an exciting last few weeks regarding the re-opening of Florida parks and resorts. First, Universal CityWalk Orlando opened mid- May followed by a phased re-opening of Disney Springs. Disney owned and operated properties at Disney Springs opened to much fanfare on May 27th. There were long waits to gain entry into shops, particularly…

  • Dining 101 For those who like the idea of a completely pre-paid (or all inclusive) type of vacation, Disney Dining Plans make for an excellent addition to your Walt Disney World Vacation Package. By purchasing a Disney Dining Plan, you are pre-purchasing a specified number of snacks, meals and drinks, depending on the level of…

  • Knowing key dates of planning a Walt Disney World Resort vacation can make all the difference in your vacation experience. This article outlines key dates to take the headache out of planning your trip!

  • The ages, interests and party size of group going to Walt Disney World can drastically change the vacation experience–in an AWESOME way. In this article, I’m covering the benefits of taking a multi-generational vacation to Walt Disney World. Let’s start by getting this out of the way: You DO NOT have to do everything TOGETHER!…

  • One of the many perks of being an Walt Disney Resort guest is that you are given complimentary solid colored MagicBands for each ticketed person in your party. * The MagicBand serves many purposes as an on-property guest**: MagicBands serve as your hotel room key. Just hold your MagicBand up to the door keypad and…

  • A VERY common comment I hear when people discuss family vacations to destinations like Disneyland/Disney World, is “my kids aren’t old enough to enjoy/remember/do anything (insert reasons here).” Truth is, while all of those are valid points, they aren’t entirely true statements. Over the next couple blog posts, I will be sharing some of my…