One of the best ways to save money on your Universal Orlando vacation is by using hotel points to cover your stay, and fortunately, there are several hotels within walking …
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Disney, Universal & Other Theme Parks
Our Visits to Universal Orlando’s New Epic Universe Park: The Good, The Bad & the Ugly
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegIt had been a long, long time since an entire theme park had opened in Central Florida. The two “big” resorts in the area, Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando, …
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Disney, Universal & Other Theme Parks
Credit Card Recap: Universal Rewards Plus Visa
by joehegby joehegIt’s been a while since Universal theme parks had their own credit card, which is surprising considering their main competitor, Disney, has long offered a specialized card with exclusive benefits …
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Disney, Universal & Other Theme Parks
Free Food! Universal Orlando Offering its First Theme Park Dining Card
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegFor years, Walt Disney World has offered what they call their Disney Dining Plan. During the times when the plan was available, guests could obtain a limited number of free …
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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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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 …
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Weekly Recap
Why The Southwest Companion Ticket Isn’t “All That” (Except When it Is), The Newest Bonus Point Scam Email, & More!
by joehegby joehegHappy Thursday to all our travel friends, both near and far. Here are some articles we’ve read from other bloggers (and other sources) that we think you may like, so …
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Disney, Universal & Other Theme Parks
The Worst Theme Park I’ve Seen For COVID Safety
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegJoe and I are great fans of theme parks. We live in Central Florida, so once Universal Orlando and Walt Disney World reopened, in June and July, respectively, we studied …
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Disney, Universal & Other Theme Parks
Disney vs. Universal – Who Does COVID Safety Better?
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegLiving in Central Florida gives Joe and me the ability to go to the local theme parks on a pretty regular basis. We have annual passes to both Walt Disney …
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Weekly Recap
Bank of American Finally Catches Up, When You Get Too Many Free Night Vouchers, How Theme Parks Can Be Political Landmines
by joehegby joehegHappy Wednesday to all of our travel friends, both near and far. Here are some articles we’ve read from other bloggers (and other sources) that we think you may like, …