Author: Pete Werner
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Delta to raise fee on 2nd checked bag
I’m pretty sure I’ve mentioned my disdain for Delta in the past. In my opinion they are among the worst airlines for customer service, and a quick Google search on “delta customer complaints” will show I’m not alone. So, I shook my head in amazement at the announcement yesterday that Delta plans to raise the…
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TEA Releases theme park attendance figures for 2008
The TEA (Themed Entertainment Association) has released their rankings and attendance figures for 2008. The report covers all theme parks world wide, and as could be expected – the attendance numbers at most US theme parks were flat in 2008. Also as expected, Walt DIsney World’s Magic Kingdom tops the list this year as the…
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Disney World Rumor Alert – Is “Free Dining” next?
We’re hearing pretty reliable rumors that Walt Disney World’s next promotion will be free dining for travel between August 15 – September 30, 2009. If reports are correct, these will be available for booking starting on March 30th. Again this is RUMOR, so don’t bet the mortgage on this, but we’re comfortable enough with our…
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Disney Cruise Line trip report – Day 3 – Castaway Cay
There is no doubt that the crown jewel in DIsney’s empire is a small island 60 miles off the cost of Nassau called Castaway Cay. Of all the attractions, shows, hotels and theme parks in Disney’s realm – in my humble opinion, NOTHING compares to this. No matter how many times I visit this island,…
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Disney Cruise Line Trip Report – Day 2
My day started off with a series of spa treatments. A 70 minute deep tissue, followed by a 50 minute collagen facial and finally – getting a hair cut (which I desperately needed). Let me just say that I think the Vista Spa is arguably the best spa at sea (and I’ve yet to find…
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Disney Cruise Line announces names of new ships
Bob Iger announced the names of the two new Disney Cruise Line ships to shareholders today – the Disney Dream (launches 2011) and the Disney Fantasy (launches 2012). I’m pretty sure we got both these right when we predicted it last year (I know we got the Disney Dream right, not 100% sure about the…
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RU freakin’ kidding me?
Okay, so the big ‘secret’ is out – RU23 is Disney’s “Official” fan web site. Meaning that you get to pay $75 for the privelige of buying ‘exclusive’ merchandise, and you get a magazine 4 times a year along with some other minor perks. RU freakin kidding me?? This is the big announcement? Disney’s decision…