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Author: Kevin Bastos

Shopping 

Sensible Budgeting for Souvenirs

November 23, 2014November 24, 2014 Kevin Bastos 2 Comments

My wife walked into our study – so-called the Yankees room – adorned with retired jerseys, souvenirs from baseball games,

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Observations Universal Orlando Resort Walt Disney World (FL) 

This Ain’t Disney World! – Planning a First Visit to Universal Orlando

October 15, 2014October 24, 2022 Kevin Bastos 17 Comments

On our first visit to ‘the other Orlando park,’ my oldest daughter and I attended a viewing of Universal’s Horror

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Attractions Universal Orlando Resort Walt Disney World (FL) 

Friday Face Off – Aging Attractions

October 10, 2014September 23, 2022 Kevin Bastos 25 Comments Dinosaur, Jurassic Park, Maelstrom

Running a theme park has to be a dicey experiment. The more a park works to stay current, the older

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Universal Orlando Resort Walt Disney World (FL) 

Friday Face Off – Universal Orlando Water Rides

October 3, 2014October 3, 2014 Kevin Bastos 1 Comment

When touring through any amusement park, but especially on a hot day, jumping into the line of a water ride

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Universal Orlando Resort 

Speed Planning A First Trip To Universal Orlando

September 21, 2014October 24, 2022 Kevin Bastos 6 Comments

By nature, we’re crazy planners. We like to look over the scenery, plan our day, and then return to the

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Observations 

Planning for Disney World – without fail

August 22, 2014August 21, 2014 Kevin Bastos 29 Comments

I may have a problem. On our first trip as a family to Disney World in 2009, I bought a

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In the Parks Observations Walt Disney World (FL) 

Kindness Creates Cast Member Magic

August 10, 2014August 2, 2022 Kevin Bastos 19 Comments

When traveling through Walt Disney World, we all face frustrations. On vacation, it’s quite easy to give into the frustration.

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Dining In the Parks Observations Walt Disney World (FL) 

Planning for Spontaneity: Disney World Counter Service Meals

July 30, 2014October 15, 2022 Kevin Bastos 12 Comments Disney Dining Plan, Quick Service Dining

By nature, our family tends to over-plan. On one vacation, we even set aside specific time to ‘be spontaneous –

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Walt Disney World (FL) 

Planning Disney During School

July 14, 2014August 20, 2022 Kevin Bastos 23 Comments planning, school

You’re a planner by nature, certainly. That’s why you’re on TouringPlans.com, right? Following guidelines for the best family trip suggests

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