The Walt Disney Company is well known for coming up with ideas that never come to fruition. From Lilliputian Land and WestCOT at Disneyland to the Beastly Kingdom and Disney’s …
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Disney, Universal & Other Theme Parks
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Disney, Universal & Other Theme Parks
Celebration, Florida: The Not-So-Perfect Town That Disney Built
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegAbout 2.5 years ago, the Walt Disney Company announced they were going to be involved in the planning of a new residential community called Storyliving By Disney. Upon hearing about …
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Disney, Universal & Other Theme Parks
Where to Look (& Not Look!) for Discounted Disney Tickets
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegThere was a time when I was a HUGE fan of Disney and be it the parks, the movies, the music, you name it, I was a walking, talking Disney …
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I’ve been thinking lately about the most memorable hotels where I’ve stayed. These places aren’t necessarily the fanciest or most expensive ones I’ve ever visited, but they left distinct memories. …
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Sharon and I have been Disney fans for most of our lives. It should be no surprise that we have the Disney Rewards Visa credit card offered by Chase. When …
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Disney, Universal & Other Theme Parks
Making Kids Look Taller So They Reach Ride Height Requirements – Yea Or Nay?
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegIf you have kids, or if you’ve been a kid and have gone to a Disney park (or any theme park, to be honest), you know the anguish of not …
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Disney, Universal & Other Theme Parks
Why Are Disney’s Turkey Legs So Big?
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegWalt Disney World and Disneyland, like any good theme park, have always had their share of signature snacks. Over the years, Dole Whips, Mickey ice cream bars, citrus swirls, churros …
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Weekly Recap
The Unnoticed Airport Bungle, New Airline Coming to Orlando MCO, The Truth About Extra Legroom Seats
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegHi, travel friends and happy Saturday! Here’s a recap of what’s gone on at YMMV in the past few weeks. Some of our recent most-read posts have been: Why has …
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Disney, Universal & Other Theme Parks
Family Bought $10K in Disney Vacation Gift Cards; Learned They’re No Good at Disney Parks
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegGoing on a Disney vacation is EXPENSIVE. As in, “just getting into the park” can be well over $100 per person per day. So people look for discounts as much …
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Disney, Universal & Other Theme Parks
Seeing “Dark” Disney & Universal Attractions With The Lights On
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegSome attractions at Disneyland (DL), Walt Disney World (WDW) and the Universal parks are nearly 100% outdoors – DL’s Grizzly Peak, WDW’s Slinky Dog Dash Roller Coaster and UO’s One …