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Spoonfuls of sugar: 5 ice cream tre...

What is it about the Walt Disney World Resort that beckons people out? The rides? Certainly. The atmosphere? Absolutely. And the one variable that keeps us all cool: ice cream. Summertime means frozen sweets. The two are inexorably linked. Hot

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5 tips for balancing business trave...

Mixing business travel with family vacations is easy when you consider these travel tips, which include booking family-friendly hotels near Disneyland.

5 ways to beat the heat at Walt Dis...

As spring gives way to summer and the mercury begins to soar, families around the world find themselves planning and dreaming about fun in the sun at Walt Disney World Resort. With daily high temperatures in the 90s during the summer months,

Tags: Adventure, Disney, family, Hotels, Summer

Orlando amazing: New group-friendly...

From Downtown Disney to the Magic Kingdom, Central Florida boasts lots of new attractions that are both fun and friendly for groups and business gatherings.

First dibs: An exclusive sail aboar...

In advance of its first official cruise on March 31, yesterday the brand new Disney Fantasy embarked on an exclusive preview cruise to showcase all of the new features and amenities that families will experience throughout their vacation. From

Sunshine state: Orlando hotels mix ...

Orlando hotels are offering more than ever for business travelers and those planning a Florida vacation.

Springtime at Aulani: An animal lov...

As spring break crowds head to traditional destinations in Florida and Mexico this year, travelers with a fondness for wildlife should head west to Aulani, a Disney Resort and Spa, the newest and arguably most magnificent resort designed by the

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5 alternative spring break ideas th...

Families itching for a different kind of getaway are in luck. Check out these five spring break getaway ideas that will suit any lifestyle -- from sports enthusiasts to the spontaneous traveler, with an affordability factor that appeals to everyone.

Up all night: 24 hours of Disney Wo...

Every four years, the calendar rewards us with an extra 24 hours to do with as we see fit. Some work, some play and some choose to immerse themselves in magic. Walt Disney World is exercising its option of giving us 24 straight hours of

Tags: Adventure, Disney, family

Yacht rides & fireworks: A Disney v...

Ah, love. Some say “it makes the world go round,” while others insist that it is “what makes the ride worthwhile.” In either case, Valentine’s Day gives us the chance to celebrate those who bring love into our lives. If you and your loved one

Tags: Disney, Holidays and events, Hotels

On deck: winter cruises with Mickey...

January and February are not considered “peak” travel months as travelers are returning from holiday vacations, children are back in school and family routines are being re-established in the New Year. This makes it the perfect time to take

Tags: Cruise, Disney, family

Caterpillar years: Fun for teens a...

With college application deadlines looming large on the horizon, your teen has likely been consumed the past few months by activities that, if performed successfully, will result in them leaving the nest this fall. Yes, that impossibly adorable

Tags: Disney, family, Hotels, Spa vacations

Heaven in Hawaii: the Laniwai Spa a...

Nestled inconspicuously on the first floor of the Wai’anae tower of Disney’s Aulani Resort & Spa, you’ll find one of Oahu’s newest hidden treasures – the Laniwai Spa. "Laniwai" is a Hawaiian word that translates to "freshwater heaven" for

The Twilight Convention takes a bit...

Whether you’re on team Edward or team Jacob, you can curb vampire cravings during one out-there version of Orlando vacations, when the Twilight Convention takes a bite out of Hilton Orlando Resort Lake Buena Vista, December 9-11.

Tags: family, Holidays and events, Hotels

'Tis the season: Holiday magic in O...

The holidays: they’ll arrive in the blink of an eye. With that in mind, pleasant temperatures and smaller crowds – not to mention festive Christmas events – are compelling reasons to book Orlando vacations in November.

Tags: Florida hotels, Orlando vacations

Disney vacations: A month of mischi...

Several months ago, I was given the opportunity to write blogs for Orbitz, an opportunity I eagerly embraced even with limited prior experience in traveloguing. My challenge? I didn’t know how my blogs should “sound.” Erring on the side of

Taste tour: Epcot's International F...

Walt Disney World recently launched its 16th annual International Food & Wine Festival in its second oldest Florida theme park, Epcot, through Nov. 13. To truly savor the experience, be thirsty and hungry. In addition to all the delicious,

Tags: Disney, food and wine, Holidays and events

Hunting season: Disney vacations fo...

Ah, fall! To many the season brings thoughts of new school supplies, jack-o-lanterns, apple-picking and piles of leaves. Where I grew up in rural Pennsylvania, autumn also meant hunting season. Men throughout the region gleefully planned

Tags: Disney, Hotels, Travel Tips

Only on Orbitz: Interview with Aula...

Orbitz Senior Editor Jeanenne Tornatore brought us back a special treat from her recent stay at Disney's Aulani Resort & Spa in Ko Olina: an exclusive video interview with Joe Rohde, the property's imagineer. Learn about its kid-friendly

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2 ways to beat the heat during a Di...

Even to the most dedicated “Disneyphile” in the Happiest Place on Earth, the hot Florida sun can be taxing on the body and the spirit. Fortunately, Disney Imagineers took the weather into consideration and created a wonderland of opportunities

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