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
Tips for Traveling with Kids
I can remember my father stopping the car every vacation and breaking up a fight between me and my brother. These fights were usually instigated by him so that they would do the inevitable. My father would scold both of us, scoop me up, and plant me in the small space between he and mother while my brother sprawled out comfortably in… Read More
TOP FIVE THEME PARKS IN AMERICA
Busch Gardens and WaterPark USA (Tampa, FL and Williamsburg, VA), www.buschgardens.com. Busch Gardens has dozens of rides, attractions, concessions, shows, and shops. DisneyWorld (Orlando, FL), www.disneyworld.disney.go.com and Disneyland (Anaheim, CA), www.disneyland.disney.go.com. Arguably, these are the most popular theme parks in America. With so much to offer, it is no wonder! There are several different theme parks within Disney. DisneyWorld… Read More
What’s New at Disney?
Lots! The powers that be at Disney know that their success lies in reinventing themselves without abandoning traditional characters and attractions. With that in mind, Disney is going all out with lots of park improvements taking place from 2011 – 2013. These improvements are in celebration of Disney’s 40th anniversary, which took place in October 2011. Let’s start with Walt… Read More
Terrance Zepke studied Journalism at the University of Tennessee and later received a Master's Degree in Mass Communications from the University of South Carolina. She has studied Parapsychology at the renowned Rhine Research Center. She began her career as a freelance writer and photographer, ... 
