ORLANDO — The audio-animatronic figures of today that depict realistic people (or humanoid aliens, as can be the case) are a far cry from the early days of the technology when Disney…
Category: Travel News
Hawaii fails to find evidence cruise ship sailed too close to coast
Hawaii state authorities investigated social media posts that appeared to show a Celebrity Cruises ship sailing less than the required 3,000-foot distance from shore. The state Department of Land and Natural Resources’…
What to know about flying Southwest Airlines
Southwest Airlines now lists its fares on Google Flights after long shying away. The airline doesn’t assign passengers seats. Southwest lets all passengers check up to two bags for free. Southwest is…
Disney World, Disneyland tickets drop below $100 a day this summer
Summer can be scorching hot in Florida, but if you can take the heat, you can score some of the best deals of the year at Walt Disney World. Special three- and…
Spirit Airlines announces new flight credit and bag weight policies
Spirit Airlines is increasing the weight limit for checked bags to 50 pounds. The carrier is also extending the validity of flight credits to 12 months. These changes bring Spirit more in…
The Country Bears will soon be jamming again at Disney WorldThe Country Bears Musical Jamboree returns to the park next month, but with an updated set list that will feature countrified…
The Country Bears will soon be jamming again at Disney WorldThe Country Bears Musical Jamboree returns to the park next month, but with an updated set list that will feature countrified…
Disney gives a sneak peek of Tiana's Bayou AdventureDisney's retheming of the Splash Mountain ride in the Magic Kingdom was designed to focus on a princess for everyone, its…
Disney gives a sneak peek of Tiana’s Bayou AdventureDisney’s retheming of the Splash Mountain ride in the Magic Kingdom was designed to focus on a princess for everyone, its…
Viva Miches by Wyndham plans a December opening in the D.R.The first phase of the all-inclusive, family-friendly resort will include 538 accommodations and five restaurants.
Viva Miches by Wyndham plans a December opening in the D.R.The first phase of the all-inclusive, family-friendly resort will include 538 accommodations and five restaurants.
Airport bathrooms are getting more user-friendly
Airports are being renovated around the country, and designers are making a point to not ignore their restrooms. Larger stalls, offset stall doors that enable easier access for roller bags, hands-free fixtures…
NTSB recommends better warning systems in JFK near-miss report
An American Airlines 777 crossed a runway that a Delta plane was using for takeoff in January 2023. The NTSB said the American flight crew was distracted, leading to the error. The…