For decades, savvy travelers knew how to save money: booking trips during something called shoulder season. Many travel destinations once had predictable busy seasons and quiet seasons. Beach towns filled …
Disney World
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Disney, Universal & Other Theme Parks
Disney World Once Had Its Own Airport — And Almost No One Remembers It
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegMost visitors to Walt Disney World (WDW) fly to Central Florida and land at Orlando International Airport (although some fly into Sanford or even Melbourne). From there, they take ground …
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For the ultimate Disney fan, there’s really only one credit card that seems to sparkle with pixie dust — the Disney Visa Card from Chase. You’ve probably seen it advertised …
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If there’s one thing about being a travel enthusiast, it’s that there’s always something new to learn. We’ve gone over some “I bet you didn’t know” terminology over the years: …
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Funny Stuff
Simulator Shows Outcome if a Comet Hit Disney, Moscow, Paris, Mar-a-Lago, etc.
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegWell, this is…interesting. It’s a simulator that shows what would happen if a comet, asteroid, or other space rock crashed into your favorite travel destination. Or your hometown. Or just …
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Ground Transportation (Bus, Lyft, Subway, Taxi, Train, Uber, etc.)
This Isn’t Tomorrowland—Waymo’s Driverless Cars Are in Orlando
by joehegby joehegImagine getting to Walt Disney World in a car with no driver. It’s not some futuristic ride in Tomorrowland—it’s real life. Waymo is bringing its autonomous vehicles to Orlando. Who …
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Disney, Universal & Other Theme Parks
Disney Piloting New Free Transport Service
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegFrom 2005 through late 2021, Walt Disney World (WDW) offered a free service called Disney’s Magical Express (DME). It was a fleet of full-sized passenger buses, provided by long-time local …
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Disney, Universal & Other Theme Parks
What To Do If You Forget Your Prescription Medications When Visiting Walt Disney World
by joehegby joehegA Disney World vacation takes a lot of planning. Park reservations, dining, Genie+, matching T-shirts — there’s a lot to remember. So it’s understandable if something slips through the cracks, …
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Travel
Single Woman Asked To Cancel Vacation So Co-Worker Can Bring Kids to Disney
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegIn a perfect world, or even just a world where people are considerate of each other, co-workers often work together in an effort to help each other. In an office …
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Disney, Universal & Other Theme Parks
Alcohol In Disney Parks: Why You Couldn’t Drink There & Now You Can
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegWhen Disneyland first opened in 1955, it was “dry” – no alcohol was served. When Walt Disney World opened 16 years later, it was also an alcohol-free park. However, that’s …