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Florida's tourism gets a boost from a Brazilian invasionupdated: Tue Jan 24 2012 09:51:00

"Oi -- Sejam bem-vindos!" -- meaning "Hi, welcome!" -- is a Portuguese phrase heard more and more these days at Florida's tourist spots.

Disney World's low-key milestoneupdated: Tue Oct 25 2011 13:23:00

Earlier this month, Walt Disney World celebrated its 40th anniversary. The Magic Kingdom opened its doors to the public for the first time on October 1, 1971, and not only did the landscape of Central Florida change, the landscape of the family vacation did as well.

10 popular travel scams around the worldupdated: Thu Aug 18 2011 09:55:00

You may have heard of, or fallen victim to, the old "catch my baby while we pick your pockets" scheme. The new class of tourist rip-off makes that look like chump change.

Six best eats at Disney Worldupdated: Tue Aug 16 2011 13:10:00

Keep up with the kids with fuel from these Walt Disney World restaurants.

8 secrets about Disneylandupdated: Thu Jul 07 2011 11:51:00

From how to score a cocktail to where to scatter grandma's ashes, this is your ticket to the real Magic Kingdom.

5 great apps for travelers on the groundupdated: Mon May 16 2011 08:09:00

From skipping long lines at Walt Disney World to blending in with the locals on any adventure, smartphone travel apps can keep just about any obstacle from hindering your trip. Here are five top apps that will come in handy once you get there.

People.com: Courteney Cox: Yes, David Arquette Hit on Me at Disney Worldupdated: Thu Apr 14 2011 15:20:00

"You don't have the Fast Pass right now. Not to that ride!' " the actress told her estranged husband

People.com: Courteney Cox & David Arquette Take Coco to Disney Worldupdated: Wed Apr 06 2011 14:38:00

"Disney World really is the most magical place on Earth," Arquette Tweeted, with a photo

Gas prices put crimp in travel planningupdated: Fri Mar 25 2011 11:51:00

Eye-popping gas prices on a weekend trip to Yosemite National Park in California have Damaris Santos-Palmer rethinking a family road trip.

The absolutely indispensable guide to Disney Worldupdated: Tue Mar 01 2011 14:53:00

If there's such a thing as an archetypal Disney fanatic, I'm pretty sure that I don't fit the mold.

Chilean rescuers describe heroic effortupdated: Mon Dec 27 2010 05:53:00

CNN's Anderson Cooper sits down with the rescuers of the Chilean miners to discuss the historic rescue effort.

Underground no more, miners go to Disney Worldupdated: Mon Dec 27 2010 05:53:00

Following in the footsteps of many other celebrities, the miners who spent more than two months trapped underground in a Chilean mine are "going to Disney World."

Police investigate slaying in Disney-developed townupdated: Thu Dec 02 2010 17:33:00

Police are investigating the first-ever homicide in a Disney-developed town in central Florida, officials said.

Five essential Disney vacation tipsupdated: Fri Nov 05 2010 09:27:00

A trip to Walt Disney World usually conjures up images of summer vacation, but it turns out late fall is the perfect time to go.

Beyond theme parks in Central Floridaupdated: Fri Aug 27 2010 07:54:00

Though the area's most famous residents are Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Shamu and new arrival Harry Potter, Orlando has more to offer than its blockbuster theme parks.

Disney parks raising ticket pricesupdated: Wed Aug 04 2010 12:14:00

It's going to cost vacationers more to visit with Mickey Mouse starting Thursday, when Disney parks in California and Florida will raise ticket prices.

A canceled Disney vacation, a missing refundupdated: Fri Jul 09 2010 08:05:00

After Terry Thompson's daughter runs away from home, she cancels her Disney World vacation. But her travel insurance company refuses to refund $588 in airline tickets. Can't Disney help? Mickey says it's beyond his control. But is it?

CNNMoney: Got a million? Buy a house in Disney Worldupdated: Wed Jun 23 2010 15:06:00

Mickey Mouse is about to welcome a bunch of new neighbors. Disney unveiled a luxury residential community on Wednesday, with about 30 homes currently for sale at the Disney World resort in Florida.

The lure of the 'staycation'updated: Wed Mar 03 2010 20:08:00

Local attractions enjoy a boost as more people choose "staycations" over expensive trips. CNN's Alison Kosik has more.

Spring break only for college students? Think againupdated: Wed Mar 03 2010 20:08:00

Who says college kids have all the fun?

Manatees seek weather sanctuaryupdated: Sun Jan 10 2010 08:29:00

Manatee sanctuary officials say the animals are flocking to warmer waters to wait out the unusually cold weather.

Reunited dad, son head to Disney Worldupdated: Thu Dec 24 2009 20:02:00

A father and son reunited after an international custody battle planned to spend their first holiday season together in five years at Disney World in Florida, a family friend said.

The untold tale of family abductions: 3 girls missing, an international huntupdated: Wed Dec 09 2009 13:46:00

Christine Belford agreed to let her ex-husband take their three daughters to Disney World for a two-week vacation. In August 2007, the Delaware mother kissed her little blond girls goodbye.

Flight innovations you'll loveupdated: Sat Oct 24 2009 11:11:00

It's all the rage to criticize the airlines. But we found some smart, practical initiatives that point the way to a better future.

People.com: Harry Potter's World Revealed, At Lastupdated: Tue Sep 15 2009 12:11:00

Universal Orlando affords its first sneak preview of J.K. Rowling's realm

Disney deathupdated: Tue Aug 18 2009 18:04:00

All-platform journalist John Couwels reports on another employee death at Disney World.

Disney performer dies after suffering head injuryupdated: Tue Aug 18 2009 18:04:00

A Disney stunt performer died Monday night after suffering an injury during a rehearsal, company and local officials said.

SI.com: Adam Duerson: All I want is to see a Super Bowl I care about -- in personupdated: Mon Aug 10 2009 12:16:00

1. A Super Bowl that I care about By some stroke of luck I got to attend Super Bowl XL in 2006 as a "photo assistant" (meaning that I had to hand rolls of film to Walter Iooss Jr., who sat next to me, every several minutes). It was the Steelers versus the Seahawks. Ho hum.

Tyler Perry sending rebuffed day-care kids to Disney Worldupdated: Tue Jul 21 2009 14:37:00

Tyler Perry, the star, writer and producer of films such as "Madea Goes to Jail" and the television show "House of Payne," could be adding philanthropist to his growing list of credits.

Disney World monorail crash kills driverupdated: Wed Jul 08 2009 09:28:00

Two monorail trains at Walt Disney World collided early Sunday, killing a 21-year-old driver.

Animatronic Obama addedupdated: Fri Jul 03 2009 13:34:00

Walt Disney World has added an animatronic Barack Obama to its Hall of Presidents. CNN's Rob Marciano reports.

Deep discounts for spring break travelupdated: Mon Mar 02 2009 07:58:00

Anne and Jim Stewart and their two teenagers are happily counting down the days till their Jamaica spring break.

Orlando not spared by economic slumpupdated: Tue Feb 24 2009 13:05:00

Orlando: What first comes to mind? Walt Disney World or Universal resorts, perhaps? The two parks are the nation's biggest tourist draws.

Fortune: Yes, you can raise pricesupdated: Wed Feb 18 2009 05:25:00

The signs in the window of Jay Kos, an upscale men's wear boutique on Park Avenue in Manhattan, seemed at best cheeky, at worst clueless. Surrounded by glaring economic-crisis headlines cut out of newspapers, they said, "Cashmere sweater: $2,500. Recession price: $2,500." "Lamb's fleece jacket: $11,000. Recession price: $11,000."

Places inspire great gifts for young readersupdated: Mon Dec 15 2008 14:12:00

There's just one thing 12-year-old Emily Wolfram can't live without on vacation. And it's not her cell phone or Internet access.

People.com: Michael Phelps Is Going to Disney World!updated: Fri Aug 29 2008 09:54:00

The Olympian is being given a hero's welcome at the Orlando resort on Friday

Did Mickey take my SUV for a spin?updated: Thu Aug 14 2008 12:49:00

Something is wrong with Lynn Seehafer's SUV, which she valet parked at a Disney World hotel. She thinks it's been taken for a joyride. But has it? And to what extent is Disney responsible for the vehicle?

Smart dining at Disney Worldupdated: Mon Jun 23 2008 11:35:00

The couple at the next table in the upscale restaurant eyed the two little kids in our group with decided distaste. Their mom was upset, but I convinced her we should simply ignore the dirty looks.

Taking the kids: Squeezing in some adult timeupdated: Mon Jun 02 2008 12:58:00

Five years is too long between vacations. Just ask Amy and Matt Wilcher.

Taking the kids: Disney World 101updated: Tue Jan 08 2008 11:02:00

Mention that you're thinking of taking the kids to Orlando -- especially if you're first timers -- and you'll hear how your mother-in-law's sister's cousin scored discount tickets to Walt Disney World. Your son's first-grade teacher will fill you in on which character breakfasts her sister-in-law's aunt raved about (never mind that you know your preschooler will be terrified of the giant fuzzy creatures.)

Taking the kids: Gather away from home for the holidaysupdated: Tue Nov 13 2007 12:35:00

It's only October but Sandra Arthur has her extended family's Thanksgiving gathering entirely planned out. And she's not going to spend a single minute in the kitchen.

Edwards: Americans should sacrifice their SUVsupdated: Wed Aug 29 2007 06:20:00

Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards told a labor group Tuesday that he would ask Americans to make a big sacrifice: their sport utility vehicles.

People.com: Colombian Singer Juanes, Wife Separateupdated: Sat May 26 2007 00:22:00

Colombian singing star Juanes and his wife, Karen Martinez, are separating, a source close to the couple confirms to Peopleenespañol.com exclusively.

Fortune: Keep an eye on your equityupdated: Tue Dec 12 2006 15:18:00

The Downies borrowed against their growing home equity to improve their home, but not everyone has been so wise. Of the nearly $2.8 trillion that Americans have withdrawn from their homes in the past five years, plenty has gone toward such farsighted capital improvements as trips to Disney World, fancy clothes, boats, etc.

Holiday travel survival guideupdated: Thu Nov 30 2006 13:28:00

CNN's "American Morning" helps navigate the latest airport security rules and shows travelers how to get the best deals, whether it's a trip to a spa or a family vacation to Disney World.

Autopsy: Boy who died after Disney ride had heart defectupdated: Fri Jun 30 2006 09:18:00

The boy who collapsed and died after riding a Disney roller coaster ride may have had a congenital heart abnormality, according to preliminary autopsy findings released Friday.

How adventurous should your family vacation be? updated: Fri Jun 23 2006 10:20:00

When Lauryn Axelrod plans a vacation with her teenage son Josh, she begins with one question: What new cultural and physical experiences do I want to give my child?

Woman who died after Disney ride suffered strokeupdated: Fri Apr 14 2006 15:59:00

A 49-year-old woman who died after riding on Walt Disney World's "Mission: Space" ride suffered a stroke linked to her high blood pressure, according to preliminary autopsy results released Friday by the Orange County medical examiner.

Tot who died on Disney ride had bad heartupdated: Tue Nov 15 2005 14:58:00

A boy who died this summer after riding the "Mission Space" ride at Walt Disney World's Epcot Center in Orlando had a pre-existing heart condition, according to autopsy reports.

CNNMoney: Spending spinning out of control?updated: Tue Nov 01 2005 18:21:00

Most of us would like our paychecks to stretch just a little further every week.

CNNMoney: Child dies after Disney World rideupdated: Tue Jun 14 2005 10:31:00

The Orange County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a 4-year-old boy who died Monday afternoon after riding an attraction at Walt Disney World.

Getaways: Make a splash at Disneyupdated: Thu Jun 02 2005 10:28:00

It's hot in July, and it seems even hotter at the big theme parks. That doesn't mean you can't enjoy them, though. How so? Chill out with a little H2 Oh!

Fortune: Cash Bonuses or Time Off?updated: Tue Apr 05 2005 09:20:00

What rewards do employees prefer? Plus, how to explain why you quit a lousy job and how to write more effective memos.

CNNMoney: Mouse-free family funupdated: Mon Feb 28 2005 15:20:00

The kids are old enough now. They've stopped clamoring to vacation in Disney World.

CNNMoney: Synthetic snow? Let it faux!updated: Mon Dec 13 2004 14:14:00

SALEM, Ore. (CNN/Money) - Just because it's warm and sunny doesn't mean you can't have a good old-fashioned frozen Christmas.

CNNMoney: Unbelievable places to stayupdated: Thu May 27 2004 09:43:00

Americans will hit the road in record numbers starting in June. They'll go to Disney World, and Yellowstone Park. Stay at Ramadas and Red Roof Inns. But a few people will opt to seek out truly unusual lodgings.

Disney character accused of fondlingupdated: Fri Apr 02 2004 18:38:00

A Walt Disney World employee dressed as the character Tigger at the Orlando, Florida, theme park was arrested Friday on charges of molesting a minor and committing battery against her mother while the three posed for a photo, according to a police affidavit.

Money Magazine: Be Debt-Freeupdated: Thu Apr 01 2004 00:01:00

Until recently TAJUANA AND ROBERT CALLAWAY, both 40, could stash 8.5% of their salaries as college administrators into retirement plans, fund Roth IRAs and save $100 a month for college without cur...

Business 2.0: Disney's New Nostalgia Tripupdated: Mon Dec 01 2003 00:01:00

The world's premier tourist destination is ready to put itself back on the map. On Dec. 14, Walt Disney World will welcome the first guests at its new Pop Century Resort near Orlando, Fla., a 2,880...

Fortune: The Wary World Of Disneyupdated: Mon Oct 15 2001 00:01:00

When the official mourning period ended 12 days after the terrorist attack on America, the Stars and Stripes on Disneyland's Main Street was returned to full staff. Fifty white doves soared into th...

Fortune: Flying Scared (But With Frequent-Flier Miles.)updated: Mon Oct 15 2001 00:01:00

Some questions to ponder, as you wait your turn at the airport metal detector: Will your frequent-flier miles be a casualty of this national crisis? Will you ever again be a frequent flier? Will th...

Fortune: Airports Aren't Winging It Anymoreupdated: Mon Aug 13 2001 00:01:00

Airports are no longer just places to catch planes. Between the shopping, spa treatments, and kiddie museums, who needs to be on the 11:30 A.M. to Dallas? As delays become more prevalent, airports ...

Money Magazine: Shipping News Cruise discounts abound. Our experts share their favorite values.updated: Sun Oct 01 2000 00:01:00

Even if you've never been on a cruise, you're likely familiar with the extremes of the cruise industry. At one end of the spectrum are Vegas-on-Water cruises, which feature a lot of everything: pas...

Money Magazine: Buys OCTOBER 2000updated: Sun Oct 01 2000 00:01:00

PARK AND RIDE In exchange for a little inconvenience, families and other groups can dramatically cut the cost of a Disney World vacation by renting a house a short drive away instead of staying wit...

Money Magazine: Three Coins In A Fountainupdated: Thu Jun 01 2000 00:01:00

From the Trevi Fountain in Rome (above) to Cinderella's Moat at Disney World, well-wishers toss more than $1 million a year into fountains. Where does the money go? Often, to charity. At Trevi, whe...

Money Magazine: Nifty New Ways To Stay In Touchupdated: Mon Mar 01 1999 00:01:00

Each January, nearly 100,000 manufacturers, retailers and reporters flock to the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas to see the latest high-tech gizmos. Only true fanatics care about most of the...

Fortune: The Latest in Corporate Shrinesupdated: Mon Aug 03 1998 00:01:00

One of the grand traditions of American consumer marketing is the corporate shrine cum tourist attraction, where people not only submit to advertising but even pay to do so. There's Disney World an...

Money Magazine: Super Dealsupdated: Wed Jul 01 1998 00:01:00

We searched. We researched. We analyzed. We called experts. We called our mothers. To find our Super Deals, the MONEY editorial staff spent two months scouring the planet for great products at grea...

Money Magazine: My Best Dealupdated: Wed Jul 01 1998 00:01:00

It was a Saturday afternoon, just a few weeks before my wedding, and needless to say I was nervous--not just because I was soon to tie the knot. I was on my way to buy my first (and still my only) ...

Money Magazine: Travel Best values on air fares...spas...Broadway tickets... Disney Worldupdated: Wed Jul 01 1998 00:01:00

Air fare for globetrotters: Even the most serious case of wanderlust can now be sated for as little as $2,500. That's the cost of an around-the-world air ticket offered jointly by Air Canada, Lufth...

Fortune: Disney's Call Of The Wild Michael Eisner and his theme park wizards are counting on a profit bonanza from their new $1 billion Aupdated: Mon Apr 13 1998 00:01:00

At Disney World, a land of predictable fun and scripted surprises, the creation of a $1 billion theme park starring 1,000 live animals--lions, tigers, rhinos, and gorillas, all with minds of their ...

Money Magazine: Bringing the family? Try a home away from home--for less than you'd spend at Disneyupdated: Sun Mar 01 1998 00:01:00

As summer approaches and hotel chains roll out their usual "kids eat free" and "kids stay free" promotions, perhaps you'll find yourself longing for those carefree days--before parenthood--when tra...

Money Magazine: WHERE TO STAY WITH YOUR KIDS ON THE ROADupdated: Mon Jul 01 1996 00:01:00

So this is the summer you promised to pack the kids in the car for that long trek to Grandma's, the Grand Canyon or Disney World. (Oh, the things you do for your family.) We figured the least we ca...

Money Magazine: DOING DISNEY WORLD WITHOUT TEARSupdated: Mon Jan 01 1996 00:01:00

LAST YEAR ABOUT 35 million people visited Disney World in Orlando, according to Amusement Business magazine. And as sure as you are a parent, one of these days you will too. On average, a family of...

Fortune: A CEO, A MOUSE, AND TERROR ...updated: Mon Apr 17 1995 00:01:00

The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror may or may not sound like someplace you would like to plunge from the top of. Knowing it's a new ride at Disney World might cause you to feel more secure; making t...

Fortune: FINDING TRAINING & KEEPING THE BEST SERVICE WORKERS The frontline workers who actually face your customers every day can makupdated: Mon Oct 03 1994 00:01:00

Pull up to the Marriott Hotel in Schaumburg, Illinois, and you'll find the red-blazered Tony Prsyszlak ready to help you with your luggage. But please don't call this gregarious 23-year-old a doorm...

Money Magazine: TRAVEL CLUBS CAN CUT YOUR VACATION COSTS IN HALFupdated: Mon Feb 01 1993 00:01:00

Now that buying at discount is clearly the '90s way to shop, it's little wonder that clubs and services that sell consumers discounted travel are gaining favor. The majority, says Ed Perkins at Con...

Money Magazine: Cruising '92 Plentiful discounts of 10% to 20% or more promise clear sailing this season.updated: Sat Aug 01 1992 00:01:00

With more than 100,000 berths to fill -- 11,282 new ones this year alone -- cruise lines are handing out discounts faster than you can say bon voyage. Right now, most travel agents will slice 10% t...

Money Magazine: THE DEALS OF SUMMER '92updated: Fri May 01 1992 00:01:00

We asked our travel pros to name this season's top vacation values. Here are some of their favorites: NORTH AMERICA -- Off-season at ski resorts. For $62 a night per adult (kids under 12 stay free)...

Money Magazine: HOW YOU CAN TEST-FLY A TRAVEL AGENTupdated: Wed Dec 18 1991 00:01:00

To learn what you can expect from a travel pro, we asked a dozen agents to plan two vacations for a family of four (kids ages eight and 12). When shopping for an agent, you can try a similar, scale...

Money Magazine: MICKEY MOUSE TIME-SHARES WORTH A LOOKupdated: Sun Dec 01 1991 00:01:00

The time-share vacation concept has always sounded hassle-free. Pay one up- front fee, typically of $8,500 or more (plus annual fees of $250 to $400), for the guaranteed right to spend a week or tw...

Money Magazine: COMPARING ON-BOARD COSTS FOR SEVEN DAYS IN THE CARIBBEANupdated: Sun Sep 01 1991 00:01:00

Cruise fares and fees vary. To see how much, we've compared charges on six ships, budget to luxe, for America's most popular cruise -- a week's voyage around the Caribbean. Prices are based on Sept...

Money Magazine: WHERE TO TAKE THE KIDS -- AND ENJOY THE TRIPupdated: Thu Aug 01 1991 00:01:00

Disney World aside, the travel biz has never much catered to the needs of parents. But these days, with families accounting for roughly 75% of U.S. leisure travel and with a staggering 4.2 million ...

Money Magazine: MONEY DATELINE: DOING DISNEY AT A DISCOUNT updated: Wed May 01 1991 00:01:00

Hikes in air fares and park passes make travel to Walt Disney World harder than ever on the wallet this season. Still, Orlando -- with 76,260 hotel and motel rooms (6,000 more than New York City) -...

Fortune: THEY'RE BACK! GROWTH STOCKS ARE READY TO LEAD IN THE 1990supdated: Mon Aug 13 1990 00:01:00

Like a battalion of proud veterans, growth stocks have charged to the fore of the market's advance this year. After disappointing investors for over a decade, they have helped sweep the Dow up to t...

Money Magazine: Disney World ON $500 A DAY HOW TO GET YOUR MONEY'S WORTHupdated: Tue May 01 1990 00:01:00

At 9 a.m. the rope is dropped, and suddenly a hundred people are charging down the thoroughfare. Teenagers take an early lead. But kids of all ages are doing fine -- like the man and woman in their...

Money Magazine: MONEY Magazine contents page May 1990 Volume 19 Number 5 updated: Tue May 01 1990 00:01:00

COVER STORY 104 Six investments that beat inflation and recession by Walter L. Updegrave Economists are warning of the return of stagflation -- the mix of anemic economic growth and rising inflatio...

Money Magazine: SMART MOVES updated: Tue May 01 1990 00:01:00

Insulate yourself against a U.S. recession by investing in a diversified foreign-stock fund such as GT International (4.75% load; 800-824-1580) or Scudder Global (no load; 800-225-2470). Page 112 -...

Fortune: THE OLD INVENTORY DEMON WON'T TRIGGER A RECESSION THIS TIMEupdated: Mon Mar 12 1990 00:01:00

Bulging inventories. Flagging consumer confidence. Slower capital spending. Higher bond yields. Classic signals of a recession in the making, right? Not yet, not soon. The news, reflecting a concat...

Fortune: HOW DISNEY KEEPS THE MAGIC GOING Want to turn your company into an idea factory without losing financial control? Try CEO Eisnerupdated: Mon Dec 04 1989 00:01:00

AN IMPRESSIVE turnaround, a popular CEO, a magnificent stock performance, and the potent deployment of a great brand name -- no wonder Wall Street can't stop genuflecting before the Walt Disney Co....

Money Magazine: This Just In updated: Fri Dec 01 1989 00:01:00

The unofficial recession watch: According to Sindlinger & Co., the respected Wallingford, Pa. pollster, 23 states, or roughly 21% of American households, were in a recession in September. The compa...

Fortune: HAVE PRICES PEAKED AT THEME PARKS?updated: Mon Aug 14 1989 00:01:00

The golden goose may not be as fecund as she once was. Theme and amusement parks, those incredible cash machines, reported record attendance of 249 million and gross receipts of over $4 billion in ...

Fortune: One virile rodentupdated: Mon May 09 1988 00:01:00

Mickey Mouse, who hits the big Six-Oh this year, is still shaking money from vacationers the way a hurricane shakes fronds off a palm. Attendance at Walt Disney theme parks in Florida and Californi...

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