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☆ I was one of the first to ride the Splash Mountain replacement at Disney World. After years of controversy, it's a whole new ride.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-14 | by ( Megan Dubois | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I was one of the first to ride the all-new Tiana's Bayou Adventure attraction at Magic Kingdom. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementIn 2020, Disney announced it would close the popular but controversial Splash Mountain at both Disney World and Disneyland. In its place, Disney created a new "Princess and the Frog"-themed water ride called Tiana's Bayou Adventure, with the company's first Black princess front and center. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

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☆ I've been going to Disney World for 30 years. Here are 7 tips for surviving the parks in the summer heat.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-11 | by ( Megan Dubois | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

I like to visit the water parks in the afternoon. Megan duBoisOne of my favorite things to do at Disney World is visit one of the two water parks, which alternate being open throughout the year. This summer, Typhoon Lagoon is open. As the days get longer in June and July, there are certain nights when the water park is open until 8 p.m. Additionally, Typhoon Lagoon hosts H2O Glow After Hours, a separately ticketed event during which the park is open until 11 p.m. on select summer nights.

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☆ Forget traveling to Europe. I get my fill of Spanish architecture, culture, and cuisine by visiting an excellent city in northeast Florida.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-03 | by ( Megan Dubois | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

AdvertisementI made a point to visit the Villa Zorayda MuseumThe Villa Zorayda Museum was modeled after the Alhambra Palace in Spain. Megan duBoisI've passed by the Villa Zorayda Museum many times while exploring St. Augustine, but I'd never ventured inside until this visit. The Spanish influence is visible all over the city's architectureMore showcases of Spanish architecture can be found around the city. For a Spanish-inspired drink, I went straight to Columbia RestaurantI love the white sangria at Columbia Restaurant. I shared a pitcher of white sangria with two other people, and it was loaded with fresh citrus and a splash of Torres 10 brandy.

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☆ I paid $300 to upgrade to premium economy on my long-haul United flight, and it's worth it for trips over 10 hours
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-26 | by ( Megan Dubois | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

On a recent trip to Japan, I upgraded my flight home from Tokyo to Washington, DC, from economy to premium economy, which the airline calls Premium Plus. Here's why the $300 flight upgrade was worth it. I didn't have that much time to make my connecting flight, so being able to get off the plane quickly was worth the upgrade. Economy seats only have 9-inch screens. I'd pay to upgrade my flight again, especially for long-haul tripsThe $300 upgrade was worth it for my long-haul flight from Tokyo to Washington, DC.

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☆ I visited the Guy Fieri restaurant that's on every Carnival cruise, and it was a far cry from an average fast-food joint
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-17 | by ( Megan Dubois | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Guy Fieri has a burger restaurant on every Carnival Cruise Line ship, and I decided to try it. Guy's Burger Joint is on every Carnival Cruise Line ship. Megan duBoisCarnival Cruise Line is known for its budget-friendly voyages and impressive lido-deck dining options, one of which is Guy's Burger Joint. Now, it's a staple on every Carnival Cruise Line ship and will also be on the upcoming addition to the fleet: the Carnival Jubilee. On the Elation, Guy's Burger Joint was open from noon until 6 p.m.

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☆ I go to Disney World at least once a month. Tourists keep missing out on these 5 underrated things.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-11 | by ( Megan Dubois | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I go to Disney World at least once a month, and I've found underrated things most tourists miss. On days when I'm not going to the theme parks, I love playing mini golf with family and friends. AdvertisementI've been going to Disney World for over 30 years, and as an adult, I visit at least once a month. The company is putting $60 billion into its global theme parks and cruise lines — including significant additions and renovations across the Disney World parks — so there's more to do every visit. But with all the expansion, most tourists probably miss the underrated activities I've discovered across the property.

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☆ I went to Hawaii for the first time. My trip would've been better if I'd known these 5 things before I left.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-30 | by ( Megan Dubois | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

We didn't really get stuck in much traffic on Oahu. Megan duBoisBefore leaving for Oahu, I'd heard from friends and read on social-media groups that getting around can be difficult. My fears of sitting in traffic for the whole week set in before I even stepped foot off the plane. In reality, my family and I never got stuck in gridlocked traffic over our six days on the island. We also found the drivers to be much more courteous than we're used to back in Florida.

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☆ I've stayed at every Disney World hotel — these 5 are actually worth every penny
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-28 | by ( Megan Dubois | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I've stayed at every hotel at Disney World, and some are worth the extra cost on vacation. I love Pop Century Resort for its cheaper rooms, and it's easy to get to two of the four parks. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementI've been going to Disney World for almost 30 years, and in that time, I've been lucky enough to stay at every single hotel the company has to offer. A typical trip to Disney World for a family of four can cost nearly $7,000, so it's tempting to cut corners by staying off-property.

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☆ I've been on 50 cruises. Here are 5 things I wish I'd known before sailing in the Mediterranean.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-21 | by ( Megan Dubois | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I've been on 50 cruises around the world and took my first Mediterranean route last year. Before packing, I always check to see if any of the experiences I've booked have a dress code. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementAs someone who's taken over 50 cruises all over the world, I know firsthand how popular cruising is this year. After taking my first Mediterranean cruise last year, here's what I think everyone should know before booking the route.

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☆ I only book a Disney cruise if it's going to the company's private island, Castaway Cay
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-13 | by ( Megan Dubois | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewCruise bookings are predicted to reach record highs this year, but not all itineraries are created equally — especially if you're looking to sail with Disney Cruise Line. When I book, I always make sure Disney's private island in the Bahamas, Castaway Cay, is on the port of call. AdvertisementCharacters usually meet in the morning from around 9 a.m. until 11 a.m., but exact times can always be found on the Disney Cruise Line app. AdvertisementAnd, before I head back to the ship, I stop at the Castaway Cay post office to send postcards back home. Megan duBoisThe postcards I use can be found in the desk drawer of Disney Cruise Line staterooms, and are free to take.

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☆ My family of 3 paid an extra $180 to skip the lines at Disney. It still required a lot of strategy, but it was worth it.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-12 | by ( Megan Dubois | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Genie+ is a paid skip-the-line service at the Disney theme parks that costs about $30 a day. I always think it's worth it to get Genie+ because of how many attractions use the service. Being able to skip multiple long lines every day is a big time saver for my family. For us, that meant splurging on Genie+, a paid skip-the-line service that works at both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure. Two-day admission to the theme parks already costs over $300 a person, and on our two-day vacation, my family spent an extra $180 ($30 a person per day) on Genie+.

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☆ 5 upgrades that are always worth the money, according to someone who's been on 50 cruises
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-02 | by ( Megan Dubois | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

The number one upgrade I pay for on any cruise is a balcony cabin. I like being about to hang out on my private balcony when I want some quiet time. Megan duBoisWhether I'm headed to the Caribbean, the Mediterranean, or the Bahamas, I always pay extra for a balcony cabin on a cruise. I love that I can walk outside and see the ocean at any time. It's different on every cruise, but balcony cabins typically cost at least $100 to $200 more than interior staterooms.

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☆ I've been on 50 cruises. Here are 5 things I never buy on the ships.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-27 | by ( Megan Dubois | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

I never buy drink packages since I don't drink enough to get my money’s worth. I like to have a nice cocktail or two, but I don't drink enough for a whole package. Megan duBoisMost of the major cruise lines, like Carnival and Royal Caribbean, offer drink packages. Plus, the packages really vary across companies — some cruise lines give you 15 drinks a day while others have unlimited options. Unfortunately, on every cruise I've been on, everyone (of legal drinking age) in the same stateroom has to make the same decision on drink packages.

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☆ I've been on 50 cruises. Here are 3 routes I'd sail again in a heartbeat and 3 I'd probably skip.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-20 | by ( Megan Dubois | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

AdvertisementI've taken 50 cruises with family and friends, and I'm always looking to try out new routes with different port stops. Before I ever book a cruise — which I do about six times a year — I try to find either a new-to-me ship or a new-to-me route. If neither of those options works for my budget or timeframe, I opt for a familiar favorite. Here are my favorite cruise routes that I'm always happy to book, and the ones I don't need to sail again.

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☆ I rented a $365 cabana at Disney World's Typhoon Lagoon, and it was worth every penny even though it took 3 hours to book
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-06 | by ( Megan Dubois | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

I rented a cabana for a day at Disney's Typhoon Lagoon water park for $365. AdvertisementI've been going to Disney World for over 25 years, and I've been to its water parks — Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach — a few times. But during my most recent visit to Typhoon Lagoon, my family and I decided to spring for a poolside cabana. When my family and friends arrived at Typhoon Lagoon, check-in for the cabana was easyWe were stationed at Beachcomer Shack 7. AdvertisementThe time spent in the water was mostly on the lazy river, because the water park was very busy.

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☆ Look inside a $3,500 deluxe ocean-view stateroom on the Disney Magic that comfortably fit 3 adults for 5 nights
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-14 | by ( Megan Dubois | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I've been on multiple Disney Cruise vacations, including a sail on the Disney Magic. My family and I stayed in a deluxe veranda stateroom, which had great views of the ocean. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. When my parents and I sailed on the Disney Magic for five nights in 2022, the three of us booked a deluxe stateroom with a veranda for about $3,500. But we thought the outdoor space would be worth the higher price tag.

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