There’s no way when flying into Orlando International Airport (MCO) that you’re not going to know that you’ve entered the center of the theme park universe. There are souvenir shops …
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All-Immersive Star Wars Hotel & Experience, “Galactic Starcruiser,” Scheduled To Open At WDW in 2021
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegA long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away… Star Wars has been very good for the Walt Disney Company since it purchased Lucasfilms for $4 billion in 2012. …
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When Disneyland Was Being Built: Rare Color Video (& Narration) Of Disneyland’s 1954-1955 Construction
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegDisneyland took exactly one year to build. Yep, the entire park. Times are, of course, very different now but if you think about how long it takes to build just …
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A Behind The Scenes Look At Singing In Walt Disney World’s Candlelight Processional
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegThe Candlelight Processional is an annual event at Walt Disney World that runs from the day after Thanksgiving through December 30th. Each day a celebrity narrator tells the story of …
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The Unusual Evolution of Disney’s Space Mountain
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegOne of my most favorite attractions at Walt Disney World, and especially at Disneyland and Tokyo Disneyland, is Space Mountain. It was the first “big” roller coaster I ever went …
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Why Is Walt Disney World So Expensive? And Things You Can Do To Make WDW A Cheaper Vacation
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegWe’ve said it time and time again – going to Walt Disney World is an EXPENSIVE vacation and it seems to become more expensive every time you turn around. It …
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The Most Exciting, Yet Most Anxiety Causing Stage Of Booking Travel
by joehegby joehegIt’s a very exciting time of the year here at YMMV headquarters. Halloween has just passed and we’re already doing the pre-work to get the house ready for Christmas. That …
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The People Have Spoken & For Once, The Disney Parks Have Listened (Yay Free Stuff!)
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegThe Walt Disney Company is at a place in its existence where it rarely answers to anyone or anything; the company calls the shots, usually with no meaningful explanation and …
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Everything You May Or May Not Have Known About The Haunted Mansion At Disneyland & Walt Disney World
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegHappy Halloween to all of our travel friends who are celebrating! I have to admit that Halloween is one of my most favorite holidays. Instead of giving out candy, we …
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This Is What Could Happen If You Drop Your Phone While On A Disney Ride & Try To Retrieve It Yourself
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegJust about every ride at Walt Disney World and Disneyland has a warning in and/or near the entrance to their ride vehicles: But in all seriousness, I’d think it’s pretty …