Happy 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, …
Walt Disney World
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Weekly Recap
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Weekly Recap
Spirit’s New Way To Get More $$$ (Even During A Pandemic), If An Airline Has A Bad Idea Why Do the Rest Copy It?, Complaining Passenger Got What He Deserved
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegHello, travel friends and happy Saturday. Here’s a recap of what’s gone on at YMMV this week. From what we’ve written to what others wrote that we really liked and …
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Disney, Universal & Other Theme Parks
Pro Athletes Are Discovering That Food Prices At Disney World Are Ridiculous
by joehegby joehegThere’s no denying that a trip to Walt Disney World is expensive. We shared a post about why that’s so (and ways you can make it cheaper), if you’re interested …
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Up until the closure of Walt Disney World in March, people entering Disney World property on Epcot Center Drive saw a brand new hotel taking shape. This 516 room tower …
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Disney, Universal & Other Theme Parks
Why Disney’s Main Street U.S.A. Always Looks So Patriotic
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegWhen you’re at a Disney resort or enter a Disney park, you’re surrounded by what is considered to be a “show.” That’s why Disney employees are called “cast members,” anything …
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Disney, Universal & Other Theme Parks
Has Disney World Thought About This Potential Social Distancing Nightmare?
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegAfter a closure of just shy 4 months, Walt Disney World’s four theme parks are scheduled to have a phased reopening over the course of two days. Magic Kingdom and …
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Disney, Universal & Other Theme Parks
I Said Doing This On Vacation Was A Waste Of Time, But COVID Made Me A Liar
by joehegby joehegHave you ever looked at someone and thought, “Why are you doing that?” Living in Orlando, we’ve been fortunate to have an embarrassingly large number of places to see a …
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Disney, Universal & Other Theme Parks
Disney’s Splash Mountain Attraction To Be Rebranded As ‘The Princess And The Frog’
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegThe Walt Disney Company has announced that the Splash Mountain attraction at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland will be re-themed to reflect the story of the 2009 Disney animated …
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Disney, Universal & Other Theme Parks
Marriott Is Offering Off-Peak Pricing At Many Hotels, But Not The Ones At Disney World
by joehegby joehegWhen Marriott went to tiered pricing for awards, the idea was that they could offer rooms at reduced prices during low-season and charge more for rooms when there was high …
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Funny Stuff
When The Onion Satirizes Disney Parks & It’s Not Far from The Truth
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegThe Onion, as per Wikipedia, is “an American digital media company and newspaper organization that publishes satirical articles on international, national, and local news. Based in Chicago, the company originated …