Theme Parks

A line forms under the hot Florida sun at one of only a few dining centers at Aquatica in Orlando. Image courtesy Brian Miller

Aquatica review: A cheaper option than other local water parks

Brian Miller
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Is the All Day Dining deal at SeaWorld worth the price?

Is Aquatica “All Day Dining” deal really worth the price?

Why you pay less to visit Seaworld parks than you do others in Orlando

The wave pool at Aquatica Water Park in Orlando, Florida. Image courtesy Brian Miller

Aquatica: The “You have to be kidding me!” customer service review

Brian Miller
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LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL - OCTOBER 8: In this handout photo provided by Walt Disney World Resort, Magic Kingdom Park (pictured) is seen on October 8, 2014. Magic Kingdom Park and Disney's Animal Kingdom will begin to reopen on July 11, 2020, followed by EPCOT and Disney's Hollywood Studios on July 15, 2020. (Photo by Matt Stroshane/Walt Disney World Resort via Getty Images)

Best Snacks to try at Disney World’s Magic Kingdom in 2021

Erin Walsh
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For a price, enjoy semi-private cabanas at Aquatica-themed water parks and have some peace of mind while you enjoy the park. Image courtesy Brian Miller

Are the cabanas at Aquatica worth it? Yes if you don’t mind the price

Brian Miller
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Crowds return in force as the sun heats up over central Florida. Image courtesy Brian Miller

Aquatica’s “Breakaway Falls” is a fun but tense water ride

Brian Miller
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Dolphin Plunge is an Aquatica visit highlight on the website but is it really worth the wait and do you really get to slide into a dolphins cove? Image courtesy Brian Miller

Aquatica Dolphin plunge review: The preview is better than the hype

Brian Miller
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SAN DIEGO, CA - JUNE 21: A general view of the atmosphere at the premiere of Sea World San Diego's "Turtle: The Incredible Journey" on June 21, 2011 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Jerod Harris/Getty Images)

Expectations for Aquatica? Guest services doesn’t make it exciting

Brian Miller
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ORLANDO, FL - MAY 11: General view of Epcot International Flower And Garden Festival at Epcot Center at Walt Disney World on May 11, 2016 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Gustavo Caballero/Getty Images)

Epcot: The order of rides you should plan your day to

Brian Miller
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OCEAN CITY, NEW JERSEY - AUGUST 14: People without masks are seen on a rollercoaster at Playland's Castaway Cove on the boardwalk as the state of New Jersey continues Stage 2 of re-opening following restrictions imposed to slow the spread of coronavirus on August 14, 2020 in Ocean City, New Jersey. Stage 2, allows moderate-risk activities to resume which includes pools, youth day camps and certain sports practices. (Photo by Alexi Rosenfeld/Getty Images)

Cedar Point: Simply the best rollercoaster park in the United States

Brian Miller
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LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL - JULY 11: In this handout photo provided by Walt Disney World Resort, Josh DAmaro, chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products (center front right) and Jeff Vahle, president of Walt Disney World Resort (center front left), pose with Disney cast members for a photo in front of Cinderella Castle prior to the phased reopening of Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World Resort on July 11, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. (Photo by David Roark/Walt Disney World Resort via Getty Images)

Orlando theme parks: No more outdoor masks…finally!

Brian Miller
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HEXHAM, ENGLAND - MAY 13: A syringe of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine waits to be administered at the Hexham Mart Vaccination Centre on May 13, 2021 in Hexham, England. The seventh large vaccination centre for the region in Hexham joins the six large vaccination centres which are at Newcastle’s Centre for Life, the NHS Nightingale Hospital North East, Sunderland, the Arnison Centre, Durham, Darlington Arena, The Riverside Stadium at Middlesbrough and the Auction Mart at Penrith. These large centres operate in conjunction with local vaccination services run by groups of GPs working together in Primary Care Networks and services offered by some community pharmacies. The Hexham vaccination centre will be called ‘Hexham Mart Vaccination Centre’ and is based at Hexham Mart in Northumberland. (Photo by Ian Forsyth/Getty Images)

CDC lifts mask mandates but what does that mean for your COVID travel?

Brian Miller
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CAPE CANAVERAL, FL - NOVEMBER 15: The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with the manned Crew Dragon spacecraft attached lifts off from launch pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center on November 15, 2020 in Cape Canaveral, Florida. NASA astronauts mission specialist Shannon Walker, vehicle pilot Victor Glover, commander Mike Hopkins and mission specialist Japanese Agency astronaut Soichi Noguchi are on board the Crew Dragon Spacecraft and will mark the second astronaut launch from U.S. soil by NASA and SpaceX and the first operational mission named Crew-1 to the International Space Station. (Photo by Red Huber/Getty Images)

The Kennedy Space Center in Florida is worth the admission

Brian Miller
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CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 03: General view of the atmosphere at Chima Water Park inside LEGOLAND California on April 03, 2021 in Carlsbad, California. The $19.3 billion U.S. theme-park industry has been shuttered since March 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. LEGOLAND California will open to the general public on April 15, 2021. (Photo by Daniel Knighton/Getty Images)

Columbia Pictures is getting into the theme park game with Aquaverse

Ian Goodwillie
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The 2020 Epcot food and wine festival

It is time to start planning! Epcot Food and Wine Festival dates released

Brian Miller
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COLOGNE, GERMANY - AUGUST 20: Logo of Nintendo is seen during the press day at the 2019 Gamescom gaming trade fair on August 20, 2019 in Cologne, Germany. Gamescom 2019, the biggest video gaming trade fair in the world, will be open to the public from August 21-24. (Photo by Lukas Schulze/Getty Images)

Super Nintendo World is open at Universal Studios Japan!

Ian Goodwillie
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The 4th roller coaster at SeaWorld in Orlando will open this summer. Photo by Brian Miller

Ranking the three roller coasters at SeaWorld from best to worst

Brian Miller
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ORLANDO, FL - MAY 11: General view of Epcot International Flower And Garden Festival at Epcot Center at Walt Disney World on May 11, 2016 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Gustavo Caballero/Getty Images)

SeaWorld 7 seas vs Epcot Flower and Garden food festivals

Brian Miller
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ORLANDO, FLORIDA - AUGUST 27: General view of the Black Spire Outpost at the Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge Walt Disney World Resort Opening at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on August 27, 2019 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Gerardo Mora/Getty Images)

Why Hollywood Studios is still not worth your money, yet

Brian Miller
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Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World offers breathtaking views, which can be enjoyed from your private balcony or while dining outside.

Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort is becoming too high priced

Brian Miller
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 22: Aerial view of Downtown Manhattan, New York City with the Skyline of the Financial District and 1WTC captured from above on September 22, 2020 in New York City. (Photo by Dominik Bindl/Getty Images)

U.S. travel: Five places to visit after the pandemic is over

Brian Miller
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Fireworks explode above the lake around World Showcase at Epcot. Photo by Brian Miller

What is the best Valentines Day Disney World park to visit?

Brian Miller
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ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 30: A sign for Disneyland Drive hangs near empty amusement rides on September 30, 2020 in Anaheim, California. Disney is laying off 28,000 workers amid the toll of the COVID-19 pandemic on theme parks. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

California proposal could open Disneyland and more in California

Brian Miller
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ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 30: A sign for Disneyland Drive hangs near empty amusement rides on September 30, 2020 in Anaheim, California. Disney is laying off 28,000 workers amid the toll of the COVID-19 pandemic on theme parks. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Disneyland Park: It’s actually an incredibly magical place

Ian Goodwillie
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UNSPECIFIED - AUGUST 14: In this handout photo provided by Disney Parks, AVATAR Flight of Passage at Disney's Animal Kingdom is seen.This E-ticket attraction, the centerpiece of Pandora, allows guests to soar on a Banshee over a vast alien world. The spectacular flying experience will give guests a birds-eye view of the beauty and grandeur of the world of Pandora on an aerial rite of passage. (Photo by Disney Parks via Getty Images)

The best ride at Disney World by far is Avatar but is it worth the wait?

Brian Miller
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The France Pavilion at Epcot greets guests earlier than any other country in World Showcase

The best part of the France pavilion at Disney’s Epcot Center

Brian Miller
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