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TouringPlans Travel Beat 10-7-2023

Jennifer Heymont October 7, 2023 0 Comments 2023 EPCOT Festival of Holidays,  Banana Cabana,  Disney Springs,  Geyser Point Bar & Grill,  Journey of Water,  Moana,  Three Bridges Bar & Grill

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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Saturday SixUniversal Orlando Resort

SATURDAY SIX: 6 Reasons We Love Universal’s HALLOWEEN HORROR NIGHTS 32

Derek Burgan October 7, 2023 0 Comments Halloween Horror Nights

This week’s SATURDAY SIX looks at Universal’s HALLOWEEN HORROR NIGHTS 32! By far and away the most anticipated event of…

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DiningUniversal Orlando Resort

Getting to Know Universal – Jimmy Buffet’s Margaritaville

Joseph Matt October 6, 2023 0 Comments jimmy buffet's margaritaville,  Universal Citywalk

The king of tropical relaxation, Jimmy Buffet, started a chain of restaurants that stretch across the USA loosely based on his…

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AttractionsAttractions in FiveWalt Disney World (FL)

Five Things to Know About Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway

Bob Jacobs October 5, 2023 2 Comments Disney World Attractions,  Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway

Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway (MMRR) is the first ride-though Disney theme park attraction to feature Mickey Mouse (and Minnie!)….

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Disney Data Dump October 4 2023

Becky Gandillon October 4, 2023 1 Comment By the Numbers

We’ve headed into October, which has been a month of increasing crowds year-over-year for something like the past decade! Fall…

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DiningNewsWalt Disney World (FL)

Luminous Dining Packages Arrive at EPCOT’s Restaurants

Jennifer Heymont October 3, 2023 0 Comments Dining Packages,  Luminous

Two restaurants at EPCOT currently offer Fireworks Dining Packages, giving you a meal and a lakefront seat for the show….

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Walt Disney World (FL)

Getting a Haircut in Magic Kingdom

Becky Gandillon October 3, 2023 1 Comment Harmony Barber Shop,  kids,  Magic Kingdom

Did you know that there is a spot in Magic Kingdom where anyone can get their hair cut or beards…

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AttractionsThe Nitty GrittyWalt Disney World (FL)

Ahead of the Pack: Making the Most of Disney World Rope Drop

Jennifer Heymont October 3, 2023 8 Comments rope drop,  Touring Strategy

You might have heard that “rope dropping”, arriving at the parks right as they open, is a great way to…

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Disney in a Minute: What is Dole Whip?

Erin Foster October 2, 2023 0 Comments Dole whip

We’re here with a series of quick posts, “Disney in a Minute,” bite-sized nuggets of information that can better help…

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OrlandoTransportation

Riding the Brightline Train to Orlando

Jennifer Heymont October 2, 2023 12 Comments Brightline

The Brightline Station at Orlando International Airport opened on September 22, and we sent some riders to try it out….

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