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.

Royal Caribbean Cruise Line Review

2023-02-03T14:27:11-05:00

Kelli Sparks, (from the eyes of a 1st time cruiser) As a first time cruiser, all of my feelings rested on nervousness because I was venturing into the unknown! However, from the second we arrived at Port Canaveral and I [...]

Royal Caribbean Cruise Line Review2023-02-03T14:27:11-05:00

Training for the Dopey Challenge

2023-01-25T16:05:09-05:00

Written by: Erika Stubbs, Middle of the Magic Travel The Dopey Challenge, the ultimate RunDisney event...48.6 miles over 4 days. Why would anyone do this? To explain my WHY, and tell you about my training journey, let me take you [...]

Training for the Dopey Challenge2023-01-25T16:05:09-05:00

Saratoga Springs

2022-12-15T13:21:45-05:00

Written by: Melissa Zimmer We recently spent a week at Disney’s Saratoga Springs – which is a deluxe villa resort at Walt Disney World. We really enjoyed our stay at this resort as it truly feels like a home away [...]

Saratoga Springs2022-12-15T13:21:45-05:00

BLACK FRIDAY PROMO ALERT

2022-11-22T19:50:42-05:00

It’s time to book your Disney vacation with our Black Friday & Cyber Monday giveaway!! When you book a minimum 3 night stay within a 3 day or more ticket or Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser or any Disney Cruise Lines [...]

BLACK FRIDAY PROMO ALERT2022-11-22T19:50:42-05:00

Topolino’s Terrace Character Breakfast!

2022-11-02T00:26:41-04:00

Topolino's Terrace – Flavors of the Riviera: Character Breakfast Review Written by: Hillary Gelinas, Senior Travel Planner Are you looking for a fun Disney Character Dining Experience? Look no further than Topolino's Terrace, located on the rooftop of Disney's Riviera [...]

Topolino’s Terrace Character Breakfast!2022-11-02T00:26:41-04:00

An even Colder Blizzard!

2022-10-31T01:14:46-04:00

Written By Nicole Hickey, Senior Travel Planner and Starcruiser Specialist Where can you go to enjoy the fun of a ski resort while staying warm? Blizzard Beach, of course! Pack your bathing suits and head to Blizzard Beach starting on [...]

An even Colder Blizzard!2022-10-31T01:14:46-04:00

Should Your First Trip to Disney be at Christmas?

2022-10-28T17:24:40-04:00

Miranda Reynolds Orlando Travel Planner  Christmas at Disney is one of the most magical and beautiful times to visit the parks. I still remember my first trip to Walt Disney World at Christmas time. It was my very first time [...]

Should Your First Trip to Disney be at Christmas?2022-10-28T17:24:40-04:00

Give the Gift of Disney

2022-10-19T00:27:08-04:00

Written by: Bridget Virden Senior Travel Planner  If you listen carefully this time of year, you can hear the faint jingle of sleigh bells despite the fact that we’re still busy planning our Halloween costumes. Once the “ber” months arrive [...]

Give the Gift of Disney2022-10-19T00:27:08-04:00

2023 Is Your Year to Visit Disneyland!

2022-10-08T00:05:55-04:00

Sara Mahjoub Senior Travel Planner  Why? Because Disney is kicking off it “Disney 100 Years of Wonder” celebration January 27th, 2023 at Disneyland! And with it comes all kinds of new, wonderful offerings: The new Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway [...]

2023 Is Your Year to Visit Disneyland!2022-10-08T00:05:55-04:00
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