(REVIEW) I playtested the updated Buzz Lightyear ride — here’s what surprised me
Here is our honest, heartfelt review of the refreshed version of Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin at Magic Kingdom.
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Disney shareholders raise accessibility concerns as Disability Access Service proposal gains support
A Disney shareholder proposal on Disability Access Service (DAS) gained support but did not pass, as the company says it will continue evaluating accessibility policies.
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Disney’s new CEO unveils cruise ship ‘Disney Believe’ and bold future vision
Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro unveils cruise ship Disney Believe and outlines bold plans for parks, films, streaming and global expansion.
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Beyond Margaritas: Jimmy Buffett’s ties to theme parks and tourism
Two things made me a Jimmy Buffett fan: the song “Holiday” when I listened to Radio Margaritaville for the first time, and the Margaritaville Cafe at Universal Orlando. Over time, those two things would lead me to be fully engrossed in being a Parrothead. And it was Jimmy Buffett’s ties to theme parks and the tourism industry that would become my closest ties to him.
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A Parrothead’s review of the new Margaritaville At Sea Paradise cruise ship
Margaritaville finally has a cruise line, well at least a cruise ship. As a Parrothead, I have been so excited about this development since it was announced. The cruise line’s first cruise ship is the Margaritaville at Sea Paradise, and it just set sail for the very first time.
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Here’s what it’s like to stay at The Mananui – An incredible tiki Airbnb near Disney World
When The Mananui showed up on my Instagram feed, I immediately had to find out more. It looked incredible. This tiki lover’s paradise is designed by Typhoon Tommy, a well-known tiki designer, and it’s been visited and blessed by Walt Disney Imagineering legend Tony Baxter. The only trouble was, I couldn’t find an available date…
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What I noticed after being away from Universal Orlando for four years
We recently celebrated our return to Universal Orlando Resort after four years away, and noticed quite a few changes from our last visit.
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Resort Report: Remodeled villas impress at Disney’s Saratoga Springs
The transformation of the villas at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort is almost complete. Not since Cinderella’s fairy godmother whipped up a stunning ball gown has there been as magical a metamorphosis. You don’t have to be a Disney Vacation Club (DVC) member to enjoy these stunning, completely redone villas. And, if you are a member you’ll be blown away by the difference – it certainly impressed me.
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Resort Report: Getting away from it all at the Dollywood cabins
Many travelers and families are opting for road trips and getaways that involve less crowds and offer more space – that’s exactly what my family wanted as we tried to come up with a way for our household in Florida to meet up with our family based in Illinois. The idea of driving to the…
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Resort Report: A weekend getaway to Disney’s Fort Wilderness Cabins
Like so many other families, we longed for a getaway, but we certainly wanted to put safety as our number one priority. When we came across a decent rate for a cabin at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Campground we decided a one-night stay would be a great weekend getaway. With the cabin being freestanding, we knew…
