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Universal Orlando Resort Launches New Multi-Day Tickets for 2026
Universal Orlando Resort Launches New Multi-Day Tickets for 2026 Universal Orlando Resort is turning up the excitement for 2026 vacations with the launch of all-new multi-day tickets that give guests and clients the exciting opportunity to choose how often they’d like to access the award-winning theme parks. Right now, guests can purchase 3-Day, 4-Day and 5-Day tickets…
Read MoreBeaches Resorts is Celebrating Sustainability with The Kelly Clarkson Show
Beaches Resorts and Zoey Tice, an 11-year-old who is passionate about making her community cleaner, were featured on NBC’s Emmy Award-Winning daytime talk show, The Kelly Clarkson Show, on October 10, 2025. The Kelly Clarkson Show brought Zoey Tice and her grandmother, Charlotte Ostrander, on the show to highlight their mission to make their community…
Read More‘NightFlight Expedition’ Attraction to Open at Dollywood in 2026
Smoky Mountain-Themed Attraction Will Be Largest Investment in Park’s History Dollywood Parks & Resorts recently announced the largest attraction investment in the history of Dolly Parton’s beloved theme park in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. “NightFlight Expedition”-a more than $50 million attraction-will open in a sprawling new building in the Wildwood Grove area of the park come spring 2026.…
Read MoreNew Flights, Fresh Lounges, and Airport Upgrades
New Flights, Fresh Lounges, and Airport Upgrades Some turbulence is hitting the airline industry this season, as several carriers announce major changes—both challenging and ambitious. Budget carrier Spirit Airlines continues to face financial headwinds, filing for bankruptcy for the second time, slashing more flights from its schedule, and furloughing an additional 1,000 flight attendants. Caribbean…
Read MoreKey Factors Behind Rising North America Airport Travel Satisfaction
Key Factors Behind Rising North America Airport Travel Satisfaction Article courtesy of TravelPulse by Northstar. Travelers are reporting growing satisfaction with the air travel experience when it comes to airports, according to the J.D. Power 2025 North America Airport Satisfaction Study. Overall passenger satisfaction scores are up a considerable 10 points (on a 1,000-point scale) this…
Read MoreDisney’s Next Chapter: What We Learned from Destination D23
Disney’s Next Chapter: What We Learned from Destination D23 At the end of August, fans flocked to Coronado Springs in Walt Disney World Resort for Destination D23: A Journey Around the Worlds of Disney, reveals and updates for Disney’s year ahead, including Disney Parks, Resorts, and Disney Cruise Line. A New Look for TRON Lightcycle…
Read MoreBookings Now Open for Carnival Cruise Line’s New Ship
Bookings Now Open for Carnival Cruise Line’s New Ship Carnival Cruise Line just announced that reservations are now open for Carnival Festivale, its exciting new ship launching in 2027, and revealed further details of the ship’s features set to transform the cruise experience into a non-stop celebration of music and family fun. The ship’s newly available…
Read MoreFirst Look at The Beak and Barrel, Opening August 29
First Look at The Beak and Barrel, Opening August 29 Disney has released its first look at the menu and opening date of The Beak and Barrel, coming to Magic Kingdom. All around, you’ll be immersed in an adventure across the Seven Seas with nods to both the classic Pirates of the Caribbean attraction and beloved films. As you join the pirate fun,…
Read MoreEU Plans to Raise ETIAS Entry Fee by 2026
EU Plans to Raise ETIAS Entry Fee by 2026 EU Plans to Raise ETIAS Entry Fee by 2026 If Europe’s on your travel radar in the next few years, here’s a fee update worth noting: The cost for an ETIAS travel authorization may be about to jump—from €7 to €20. The European Commission recently proposed…
Read MoreDHS to End ‘Shoes-Off’ Travel Policy
DHS to End ‘Shoes-Off’ Travel Policy Passengers can now keep their shoes on at TSA security checkpoints. Have you heard? The days of removing your shoes to go through airport security for all travelers is officially over. The Department of Homeland Security recently announced a new policy which allows passengers traveling through domestic airports to keep their…
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