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5 reasons to visit Walt Disney World for its 50th anniversary

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What are Orlando’s most-anticipated new theme park attractions for 2021?

Goodbye, Snow White’s Scary Adventures: Snow White’s Enchanted Wish comes to Disneyland

Are you pinning the perfect hypothetical vacation to your vision board?

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Could holiday travel be the perfect time to Stay-Inn?

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Give Kids the World holiday display is a hope for a brighter tomorrow

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 22: People exit the Path train station at the Oculus at Westfield World Trade Center transportation hub as the city continues the re-opening efforts following restrictions imposed to slow the spread of coronavirus on November 22, 2020 in New York City. The pandemic has caused long-term repercussions throughout the tourism and entertainment industries, including temporary and permanent closures of historic and iconic venues, costing the city and businesses billions in revenue. (Photo by Noam Galai/Getty Images)

6 easy tips for mindful holiday travel and reducing travel anxiety

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NATIONAL LAMPOON'S CHRISTMAS VACATION - Deck the halls with boughs of laughter - the Griswolds are back! Hapless Clark (Chevy Chase), exasperated Ellen (Beverly D'Angelo) and their ever-changing kids (Juliette Lewis and Johnny Galecki) gear up for Christmas in this Vacation installment that became a holiday classic. As usual, all the good intentions in the world can't save them from disaster ... or Cousin Eddie (Randy Quaid), whose unannounced visit throws the house into further disarray. (WARNER BROTHERS)JOHN RANDOLPH, DIANE LADD, CHEVY CHASE, BEVERLY D'ANGELO, E.G. MARSHALL, DORIS ROBERTS

Gaylord Hotels celebrate ‘I Love Christmas Movies’ this holiday season

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ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 30: A sign for Disneyland Drive hangs near empty amusement rides on September 30, 2020 in Anaheim, California. Disney is laying off 28,000 workers amid the toll of the COVID-19 pandemic on theme parks. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Disneyland to remain closed until 2021 due to COVID-19

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New Velocicoaster Universal Orlando. Image Courtesy Universal Orlando

Jurassic World VelociCoaster, the Apex Predator of thrill rides

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MILAN, ITALY - FEBRUARY 19: Will Smith attends the Moncler fashion show on February 19, 2020 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Stefania D'Alessandro/Getty Images)

Fresh Prince fans can now stay in the mansion thanks to Airbnb and Will Smith

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Killer Klowns from Outer Space, haunted house, Halloween Horror Nights 29 at Universal Orlando Resort, HHN Team Member Preview, HHN29, Universal Studios Florida, USF photo provided by Universal Orlando Resort

Halloween Horror Nights 30 will scare you, but not this year

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THE PRINCESS AND THE FROG - Down in New Orleans during the fabulous Jazz Age, young Princess Tiana searches for true love and comes face-to-face with snooty debutante Charlotte, ancient voodoo priestess Mama Odie and the evil Dr. Facilier. But with the help of her mother, a crooning alligator and other friends, Tiana's fairy-tale dreams may come true after all in this Oscar nominee. (Disney)PRINCE NAVEEN, TIANA

Disney’s Splash Mountain is getting a rebranding that’s long overdue

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Eerie lighting, fall dŽcor and Mickey Mouse-shaped Jack-O-Lanterns set the stage at Magic Kingdom for MickeyÕs Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. The family-friendly after-hours event offers trick-or-treating, meet and greets with favorite characters in costume, plus the must-see ÒMickeyÕs Boo-to-You Halloween ParadeÓ and ÒHappy HalloWishesÓ fireworks display. MickeyÕs Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is a special ticket event and takes place on select nights each fall at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Matt Stroshane, photographer)

No boo to you: Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party canceled

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ARTIST CONCEPT ONLY: Cinderella Castle is about to become even more magical inside Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. In honor of the 70th anniversary of the Disney Animation classic film “Cinderella,” the princess’ namesake castle at the heart of Magic Kingdom Park will receive bold, shimmering and regal enhancements. The royal makeover begins in the coming weeks and continues throughout summer. (Disney)

Disneyland and Walt Disney World parks to close for the rest of March

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ARTIST CONCEPT ONLY: Cinderella Castle is about to become even more magical inside Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. In honor of the 70th anniversary of the Disney Animation classic film “Cinderella,” the princess’ namesake castle at the heart of Magic Kingdom Park will receive bold, shimmering and regal enhancements. The royal makeover begins in the coming weeks and continues throughout summer. (Disney)

Modern Princess: Cinderella’s Castle at Walt Disney World gets a makeover

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Super Nintendo Land: Could Universal’s announcement hint at an Orlando epic adventure?

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A First Order Stormtrooper stands guard in a Star Destroyer hangar bay beneath a docked TIE fighter in Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, the groundbreaking new attraction opening Dec. 5, 2019, inside Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Florida and Jan. 17, 2020, at Disneyland Park in California. Guests enter the hangar bay after their ship is caught in the Star Destroyer’s tractor beam. (Matt Stroshane, photographer)

Travel Tuesday: 5 reasons to visit Disneyland in 2020

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Are race-cations becoming the new travel trend for 2020?

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ORLANDO, FL (November 19, 2019) – When it opens on July 4, 2020, LEGOLAND® New York Resort will introduce the LEGO® Factory Adventure Ride featuring the world’s first use of on-ride tracking technology. By identifying the attributes of guests and mapping their position in the virtual space,the ride transforms riders into LEGO® Minifigures right before their own eyes! The family theme park revealed the news at the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) annual Expo in Orlando in tandem with the ride technology designer, Holovis. (PHOTO / LOCK + LAND, Chip Litherland for LEGOLAND Florida Resort + Holovis and ETF Ride Systems.)

Are you ready to transform yourself into a LEGO Minifigure?

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The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is a holiday tradition beyond New York City

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5 reasons to “Holiday Like This” at Universal Orlando Resort

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New Walt Disney World holiday celebrations are even more magical than before

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Star Wars: The Last Jedi..Rey (Daisy Ridley)..Photo: Lucasfilm Ltd. ..© 2017 Lucasfilm Ltd. All Rights Reserved.

Fly with The Force: United launches a Star Wars themed plane

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Nickelodeon Universe Theme Park at American Dream, photo provided by American Dream

Are you ready to be slimed at Nickelodeon Universe Theme Park?

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The Bourne Stuntacular coming to Universal Orlando Resort, photo provided by Universal Orlando Resort

The Bourne Stuntacular brings the Bourne franchise to Universal Orlando Resort

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BEIJING - AUGUST 04: Tourists swing at an amusement park near the National Olympic Stadium, known as Bird's Nest on August 4, 2009 in Beijing, China. The Olympic Green has already become the most popular scenic spot of Beijing in the past year. China will hold various activities to mark one year anniversary of the Beijing Olympic Games. (Photo by Feng Li/Getty Images)

Abandoned theme parks could be the scariest Halloween attractions

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CHICAGO - JULY 17: A bronze plaque marks a veteran's grave at Graceland Cemetery July 17, 2008 in Chicago, Illinois. With scrap metal prices near historic highs many communities are experiencing an increase in thefts of metal including cemetery ornaments, plumbing pipe, gutters and even manhole covers. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Haunted hotels: Are you brave enough for a night’s stay?

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