Walt 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 …
Theme Parks
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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 …
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Airlines
Orlando Airport Adding Another Airline to its List of Carriers
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegAccording to Visit Orlando, the behemoth tourism association for Orlando, the greater Orlando area was host to 74 million visitors in 2022. This marked a 25% increase in visitors over …
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Disney, Universal & Other Theme Parks
The Amusement Park In China That’s A Total Disney Ripoff
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegThey say that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. But when a theme park in China has obvious copies of a WHOLE LOT of Disney parks, I’d say it …
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Disney, Universal & Other Theme Parks
New Caution For iPhone & Apple Watch Users at Theme Parks
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegEver since Apple released the first generation of iPhones in June, 2007, they’ve endeavored to make them better and better. They had to; besides needing a reason for early adopters …
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Disney, Universal & Other Theme Parks
Why The Water Rides At Disney Parks Smell So Weird
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegScientists have discovered that the sense of smell has a stronger link to memory and emotion than any of the other senses. That’s why when you smell certain things, it …
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Points & Miles
This Unlikely Card Pays 5X Points For Live Entertainment Expenses
by joehegby joehegUntil April 2021, there was one card I used to use for all of my entertainment expenses. The Citi Premier card offered “Entertainment” as a 2x bonus category. I used …
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Disney, Universal & Other Theme Parks
Ways You’ve Been Fooled At Walt Disney World & Disneyland
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegIf you think about it, Disney is amazingly good at fooling people. Sometimes it’s for good, like when they want to enhance our experience in a park, and sometimes it’s …
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Disney, Universal & Other Theme Parks
The Really Bad Harry Potter Ripoff In A Weird Vietnam Theme Park
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegWe’ve seen a few theme parks around the world that rip off Disney parks. There’s the one in Japan that we visited in 2005 (OMG, the videos!!!). It closed in …
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Disney, Universal & Other Theme Parks
How Harry Potter Land Almost Went To Disney (And Why We Should Be Happy It Didn’t)
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegCan you imagine what would have happened if Harry Potter had become a Disney franchise, like Pixar and Star Wars? It almost happened. And in some ways it’s kind of …