About Traci Elswick

I love helping families plan their own Disney vacations, and making sure kids (especially with special needs) have the most magical time possible. This is my calling in life! After working with a wonderful travel agency for over five years, the most exciting thing happened: my husband got a job in Orlando, and we moved to Disney (well, almost.) I realized I could have my own niche of being in the “Middle of the Magic” planning Disney vacations – and so Middle of the Magic Travel was born.

Changes to Galaxy’s Edge West Coast

2026-08-20T15:25:36-04:00

Written by: Joel Elswick I’m a huge fan of Star Wars, especially the Original Trilogy. So when I heard that Disneyland was shifting Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge to the Original Trilogy timeline, I was so happy. When we finally went [...]

Changes to Galaxy’s Edge West Coast2026-08-20T15:25:36-04:00

Walt’s 31 Dinner Experience Review

2026-07-31T00:07:32-04:00

Written by: Joel Elswick, Travel Planner/Star Wars Expert When I booked Walt’s Table Experience at Tam O’Shanter, I honestly thought it would simply be dinner at the table where Walt Disney once sat. I couldn’t have been more wrong—it was [...]

Walt’s 31 Dinner Experience Review2026-07-31T00:07:32-04:00

FOOD by Swedish Chef

2026-06-25T14:43:11-04:00

Written by: Joel Elswick, Travel Planner One of the newest additions to Disney’s Hollywood Studios is the Swedish Chef-inspired food truck near Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster starring The Muppets, and I couldn’t wait to give it a try! [...]

FOOD by Swedish Chef2026-06-25T14:43:11-04:00

‘Ohana Is Back (Almost!) 🍍

2026-04-24T11:45:10-04:00

Written by: Traci Elswick, Agency Owner For years I’ve been waiting for ‘Ohana at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort to return to its pre-COVID glory, and I think it’s finally about as close as it’s going to get. After the reopening, [...]

‘Ohana Is Back (Almost!) 🍍2026-04-24T11:45:10-04:00

Disney Transportation: What Guests Should Know?

2026-04-17T22:30:54-04:00

Written By: Katelyn Greene- Travel Planner One of the most underrated luxuries at Walt Disney World Resort isn’t found in a hotel room or restaurant. It’s the completely free transportation system that connects the entire property! From the moment you [...]

Disney Transportation: What Guests Should Know?2026-04-17T22:30:54-04:00

Which Disney Resort Category is Best for You?

2026-03-19T13:12:08-04:00

Written by: Katelyn Greene,  Travel Planner  One of my favorite parts about a vacation to Walt Disney World Resort is not just the parks. It’s the resort you get to call home during your trip. No matter which resort category [...]

Which Disney Resort Category is Best for You?2026-03-19T13:12:08-04:00

Mardi Gras Festival at Universal Orlando

2026-03-12T12:18:35-04:00

Written by: Jess Brink, Senior Travel Planner As the sun goes down, beads start flying and floats take to the streets as performers bring the energy of New Orleans to life. Cool evenings set the perfect mood along the sparkling [...]

Mardi Gras Festival at Universal Orlando2026-03-12T12:18:35-04:00

A Day in the Life

2026-01-29T13:57:32-05:00

Written by: Joel Elswick, Middle of the Magic Travel Planner Screenshot Today I decided to head over to EPCOT and spend the day enjoying Festival of the Arts, and it was exactly what I needed. There’s something so [...]

A Day in the Life2026-01-29T13:57:32-05:00
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