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Following the shocking death of a trainer working with one of the killer whales just after a performance in February 2010, SeaWorld withdrew its orca trainers from the tanks at all of its parks. Now, no trainers will be in the water during any killer whale performances—at any SeaWorld park. Yet the theme of this show, One Ocean, which debuted

Food Options Aplenty at Walt Disney World Over the years, Disney’s food-and-beverage department has not only vastly expanded but has also succeeded in upgrading the full-service restaurants around the World. Of course, if the average parents roaming Walt Disney World were primarily concerned with pleasing their palates, the hottest dinner ticket in the parks wouldn’t be the Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue.

Nine Reasons to Spend the Christmas Holidays in Washington, D.C. Renee Sklarew, coauthor of The Unofficial Guide to Washington, D.C., shares nine good reasons why you should spend the Christmas Holidays in Washington, D.C. What could be better than celebrating the winter holidays in the Nation’s Capital? Where else can you see the National Christmas Tree and 55 fir trees decorated in

Universal Orlando Christmas celebrations start December 3rd and last through January 1st, 2017. Seasonal decorations are found throughout the attractions, holiday songs are broadcast from speakers in the streets, and each park has a headliner holiday event. Macy’s Holiday Parade is the Star of Universal Studios Christmas Celebrations Once the legendary Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade ends in New York City, many

Six Top Reasons Why to Consider Staying at a Walt Disney World Hotel In addition to proximity—especially easy access to the Magic Kingdom—staying at a Walt Disney World hotel comes with privileges and amenities unavailable to those staying outside the World. Here are the top six reasons why you should stay at a Walt Disney World hotel. EARLY ACCESS TO RIDE AND RESTAURANT RESERVATIONS Walt