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the haunted mansion at disney

How spooky can you get?

Is The Haunted Mansion scary?: An honest review We have to go back, way back through the mists of time to the 1970s when my fight or flight instincts. When I was young, dad took …

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A lioness gets a view from above on Kilimanjaro Safaris. (©Leslie Gullion/Hey Orlando.)

Kilimanjaro Safaris: An Honest Review

In an evolving Animal Kingdom Park, is this classic safari ride worth your time? The truth is Kilimanjaro Safaris shouldn’t be that good. Yes, you’re riding closer to animals – at least certain animals – …

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yak & yeti restaurant at animal kingdom

Ready Yeti?

An honest review of Animal Kingdom’s Yak & Yeti I don’t know about you but the concept of having a favorite something is elusive even with a place as popular as the Yak & Yeti …

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tron lightcycle ride at disney world

Gone in 60 seconds?

Tron Lightcycle Run: An honest review We were on Tron Lightcycle run and 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. …

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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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