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Halloween Horror Nights has returned to Universal Orlando for 2025 with its some of biggest boos—and longest lines—in years, but you can experience all the frights in a single night using our field-tested Stay & Scream survival guide for HHN 34.

The Disney Destiny has floated out of the Meyer Werft shipyard and will soon begin making her way to a new home in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The maiden voyage will sail November 20-24 to the Bahamas, and I can’t wait to share some firsthand reviews! Here are 10 things I’m looking forward to. 1. Pride Lands: Feast of the Lion King –

For most land vacations, you can choose your room type at a hotel or resort but rarely a specific room. On a cruise, you can actually pick a particular stateroom! There are times, however, when you can’t or may not want to. In that case, here are 10 pros and cons to letting Disney choose for you.  1. Pro –

Want to pack as many iconic nighttime spectaculars as you can into a single day at the Disneyland Resort? Follow this Unofficial Guide to seeing all of Disneyland’s most dazzling productions. To celebrate Disneyland Resort’s 70th anniversary, both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure are offering a full schedule of new and returning nighttime spectaculars, forcing guests to make some hard

Having recently returned from a cruise in Europe, author Tammy Whiting is ready to share some of her travel must-dos! 1. Do Get a Passport – There’s no leeway on this one! You will need a passport that is valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date from Europe.  2. Do Get Your Cell Phone Ready –