In March 2022, the team behind Las Vegas’ popular Area 15 entertainment complex announced plans to bring the concept to Orlando. With a striking 16-foot-tall robot sculpture visible from I-4, …
Theme Parks
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Disney, Universal & Other Theme Parks
New Change in Disney’s Haunted Mansion Ride Has Guests Loving or Hating It
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegOne of Walt Disney’s quotes about Disneyland was that it would always be changing. Disneyland will never be completed. It will continue to grow as long as there is imagination …
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Disney, Universal & Other Theme Parks
The Little-Known Airport On Walt Disney World Property
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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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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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 …