It’s more or less the same magical place. But, like nearly everything else these days, Disney World has adopted new policies and made a number of operational changes. If you are thinking about visiting Mickey’s…
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Retaining Passholders in the Season of COVID-19
Issuing refunds, offering new benefits, upgrading membership levels, making up for lost days (and then some): These are some of the ways that parks are responding to the coronavirus pandemic and its impact on season…
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Enter the cartoon world on Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway
The Mickey cartoon shorts are filled with zany logic and depict a world where the laws of physics don’t apply. You can visit the animated alternative-verse by hopping aboard Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, an…
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Could you handle Disney’s Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance?
Hey you! Yeah you. You’ve probably heard that Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance just may be the best attraction in the world. It’s certainly one of the most ambitious and anticipated attractions. But did…
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Bars, Spas, and Lazy Rivers: The Best Water Parks for Adults
Not all visitors to water parks have kids in tow. Which water parks reach out to adults and have features they would especially enjoy? We’re talking about swim-up bars, toasty indoor-to-outdoor whirlpool spas, rivers that…
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Star Wars is the star, but lots more landing at Disney parks in 2020
Rise of the Resistance, the groundbreaking attraction at the heavily hyped Star Wars: Galaxy Edge lands, is ascending to incredible acclaim and popularity. But Disneyland and, especially, Walt Disney World, have way more on tap…
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Disney Premier Passport: Is It Worth It?
Do you love visiting the Disney parks? Like REALLY love hanging with Mickey and the gang? Have I got the pass for you! The Disney Premier Passport is the ultimate ticket to ride. It grants…
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Epcot International Festival of the Arts: The Complete Guide
At the start of each year, Epcot at Walt Disney World presents the International Festival of the Arts with food marketplaces, galleries, workshops, pop-up shops, and performances featuring the the Disney on Broadway concert series….
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It’s the hap-happiest season of all–at theme parks
I run down the 2019 holiday happenings at theme parks, including Disney World, Disneyland, Universal Orlando Resort, Universal Studios Hollywood, Six Flags, Silver Dollar City Attractions, Dollywood, and more in my USA Today Travel article. If all you want for Christmas are…
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Horrific or not-so-scary? Universal and Disney do Halloween
The two most popular theme park operators approach their Halloween events quite differently. Universal, known for attractions featuring King Kong, Harry Potter’s creepy archenemy, Voldemort, and the flesh-eating zombies from “The Walking Dead,” offers the…
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