Drive, fly, or Brightline train Orlando to Miami?
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Drive, fly, or Brightline train Orlando to Miami?

BySeth Kubersky

On Sep. 22, 2023, the first passengers boarded Brightline trains between Orlando and South Florida finally began rolling, and we were among its opening weekend passengers. Locals and tourists alike have been anticipating Brightline’s arrival for years, but does it really benefit Central Florida’s locals, or visitors to its attractions and cruise ports? Here’s our first-hand look at the region’s new rapid rail system, to help you decide if it fits into your transportation plans.

Universal Orlando follows Disney’s lead and raises some ticket prices
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Universal Orlando follows Disney’s lead and raises some ticket prices

ByMatt Roseboom

Earlier this week we reported on Disney World’s ticket prices rising. As expected, days later Universal has raised some of their prices as well. But so far, their prices have only risen at the gate, online ticket prices have remained the same.

Disney World raises park ticket prices – Single day now $99, annual pass up by $21
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Disney World raises park ticket prices – Single day now $99, annual pass up by $21

ByMatt Roseboom

As they have been doing in past years, Walt Disney World has raised the ticket prices to enter their theme parks. They haven’t broken $100 for a day at one park, but they’re very close. The price to visit one day at Magic Kingdom went from $95 to $99. But there are significant savings by…