Crush on the Magic

A blog by Blair Crush, Wicked Mouse Travel

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I’m a Midwestern mom that embraces fun whenever possible! Crush on the Magic is focused on all things Disney, Universal Destinations, cruises and more! I’m here to provide insights for all Disney/Universal vacationers, from the theme park regular to the once-in-a-lifetime trip goer, this site is for you! Thinking of booking a trip? I am happy to provide my expertise at no additional charge. Contact me at Blair@WickedMouseTravel.com or complete my no obligation form at https://us18.list-manage.com/survey?u=b62311de7c042ab679f0a7199&id=0e36980940&attribution=false&fbclid=IwAR0dF1h9z_nYDe8o1YyioqcEFp1TksK-ugt5r3NeNdxn5Iodetb-hEB33Ys

Category: Universal Orlando Resort

  • Universal EPIC Universe Preview

    Back in May (2025), I had the opportunity to visit Universal Orlando Resort’s newest park, Universal EPIC Universe a part of a preview day prior to the park’s official opening on May 22, 2025. During my visit, I stayed at one of the newest Universal hotels, Stella Nova (a Loews hotel). This budget conscious hotel…

  • Summer Review: Universal Orlando and Kennedy Space Center

    Long overdue post but we had a packed summer of fun! Here are a few highlights from our summer: While I could spend countless posts recapping our summer adventures, I am going to focus this article on Universal and Kennedy Space Center. These destinations are rarely mentioned on my site but are highly recommended for…

  • How to Budget for Theme Park Vacation

    How much a theme park vacation costs is largely dependent on the goals of the trip, the ages and stages of the party traveling and what everyone likes to do. Here are some key considerations to help you budget for your family vacation. How many days are you planning to experience the parks? When it…

  • The benefits of on-property – A look at UOR and WDW

    A view of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa from Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. Let me address the initial elephant in the room. You may be thinkingy “you get paid to sell on-property so of course you are going to say that it’s worth it.” Yes, that is true, but let me dig-in and explain…