Disney in a Minute: What is an ADR?
ADR is an abbreviation for “Advance Dining Reservation.” For years, Disney called restaurant reservations “Advance Dining Reservations.” Disney no longer…
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Five Things to Know About the Germany Pavilion in EPCOT
The Germany pavilion in EPCOT’s World Showcase is one of the original nine pavilions. As you make your way around…
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SATURDAY SIX: In Memoriam – Looking at What We Lost From the Theme Park World…
This week’s SATURDAY SIX is our annual look at What We Lost From the Theme Park World this past year….
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Disney in a Minute: What is a Standby Line?
The standby line is one of four different types of lines (or queues) used for attractions at Walt Disney World….
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Universal Translator – What is Mobile Ordering
Universal Orlando offers a way to order quick service meals from your phone. Discover Mobile Ordering in today’s Universal Translator….
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Disney Cruise Line in a Jiffy: What is a Land and Sea Vacation?
A Land and Sea vacation is exactly what it sounds like. It’s a vacation that is part cruise, and part…
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TouringPlans Travel Beat 12-22-2024
At Travel Beat we have all the “other” news from the last week or so—the stuff that wasn’t big enough…
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The SATURDAY SIX Looks at Our Favorite CHRISTMAS Details at WDW and Universal Orlando
This week the SATURDAY SIX heads to Walt Disney World and the Universal Orlando Resort during our favorite time of…
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Disney in a Minute: What is a Pre-show?
Some Disney attractions have what’s called a “pre-show.” The meaning is kind of obvious: it’s the thing before a show…
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Universal Translator – What is the Transporation Hub?
Arriving at Universal Orlando and want to travel to the parks? You’ll have to go through the Transportation Hub. In…
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