Disney raised admission prices last year from $89 to $99. A $10 hike is pretty substantial. But now, just a few months later, they have raised their prices again! This is a pretty gutsy move. For the first time in the history of Disney theme parks, a one-day admission ticket for children 10+ and adults is $105 for Magic… Read More
Travel Bucket List 2015
Do you make New Year’s resolutions? Most folks don’t anymore. They think it’s pointless. Not true! I love sitting down and writing out my resolutions for the next year. If you don’t have goals, which is what resolutions are, how can you achieve anything? I think the problem is that people make unobtainable resolutions, such as losing a bunch of… Read More
Holy Land, USA
You don’t have to make a pilgrimage to the Middle East to see the Holy Land. You don’t have to go any farther than Florida. Called the “Holy Land Experience,” this Biblical theme park is the only one of its kind of the U.S. Founded by Trinity Broadcasting Networks’s co-founder, Jan Crouch, this theme park is pretty impressive. There are… Read More
Best Disney Rides
Kilimanjaro Safaris (Disney’s Animal Kingdom) Disney is known for exerting fierce control over its shows, but in 1998, it risked building an entire park around animals, which are notoriously recalcitrant performers. Cleverly, Disney turned a problem into a virtue by inventing a fake African safari plot, ensuring that sneaking glimpses of animals being themselves would be the show. This 32-passenger,… Read More
Five Ways to Save Big Money on a Disney Vacation
1. Check Disney for Deals. Disney World used to avoid discounting, but these days it’s aggressive about marketing packages that give you freebies, such as free park tickets or free food during your stay. Look at disneyworld.disney.go.com/special-offers and at sites such as MouseSavers.com, which share the latest coupon codes. Caveat: Packages usually require four-day stays and are not valid during… Read More
What You Need to Know Before Booking a Vacation Rental Home
Actually, there are only two things you need to know: Do your research. Find out how it works and if it is for you. Note that “homes” are not necessarily houses. They can be villas, apartments, estate homes, condos, chateaux, castles, etc. Go to message boards and see what people are posting. Learning from fellow travelers’ experiences, rather than “trial… Read More