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Gone in 60 seconds?

Tron Lightcycle Run: An honest review The roles switched in an instant. Ainsley, my 9-year-old daughter, had been nervous before we got on the ride. She’s ridden coasters. She loves coasters. She wants to go …

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The Lobby at the Polynesian Resort (©John Gullion/Hey Orlando).

Review: Disney’s Polynesian Resort

How does the Polynesian rank among Disney’s Deluxe Resorts? In the 1990s, the surviving members of the legendary rock band The Beatles got together for the Anthology. The documentary, a career-spanning retrospective that included some …

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The lobby at the Grand Floridan Hotel in spring of 2024 before renovations added a walk up bar called The Perch. (©John Gullon/Hey Orlando).

Review: Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort

Is this deluxe level resort worth it? Since it’s construction in 1988, Disney’s Grand Floridan Resort & Spa – themed after Victorian-era beach resorts – has widely been considered Disney World’s most opulent resort. Beautifully …

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