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    The International Spy Museum

    The International Spy Museum is a tribute to spies, spy technology, and secrets. Opened in 2002 in a town full of high-quality, free museums and monuments, the Spy Museum’s engaging, fun exhibits have allowed the for-profit museum to succeed while charging $22 for admission. If you’re at all interested in this kind of thing, it’s time (and money) well spent. Permanent Exhibits at the International

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    Jurassic Park at Islands of Adventure

    Jurassic Park – A Theme Park with Fictitious Dinosaurs The iconic visitor center from the Spielberg film Jurassic Park is one of the first things guests will see across the lagoon after walking through the Port of Entry. The amount of space within Jurassic Park is deceptively large, and the entire area is completely immersive as you walk through it (except where Harry Potter’s Hogwarts intrusively

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    Boma Buffet at Animal Kingdom Lodge

    Boma — Flavors of Africa Located at the Animal Kingdom Lodge & Villas, in the Jambo Section of the resort, Boma is a favorite of both locals and visitors. The restaurant offers an all-you-care-to-eat buffet for breakfast and dinner that is well prepared. If you like a major bang for your buck, try Boma. You won’t be disappointed. If you go for

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    Which Smithsonian Museum will you visit ?

    No city in the United States features as many top-tier museums as Washington D.C. Among the many choices make sure to check out these top three. They are all part of the Smithsonian Museum collection and a very good choice when visiting with children. National Museum of American History – a Smithsonian Museum What makes the Smithsonian National Museum of American History

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    Disney Cruise Dining

    Disney Cruise Dining: You’ll never get hungry! The variety of Disney Cruise dining options is staggering, including everything from coffee shops and pizza stands to Vegas-size buffets to ritzy French and Italian restaurants. Each ship has at least one large buffet, usually open for breakfast and lunch. Buffets tend to serve a bit of everything at each meal and are