"Oi -- Sejam bem-vindos!" -- meaning "Hi, welcome!" -- is a Portuguese phrase heard more and more these days at Florida's tourist spots.
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.
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.
Keep up with the kids with fuel from these Walt Disney World restaurants.
From how to score a cocktail to where to scatter grandma's ashes, this is your ticket to the real Magic Kingdom.
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.
"You don't have the Fast Pass right now. Not to that ride!' " the actress told her estranged husband
"Disney World really is the most magical place on Earth," Arquette Tweeted, with a photo
Eye-popping gas prices on a weekend trip to Yosemite National Park in California have Damaris Santos-Palmer rethinking a family road trip.
If there's such a thing as an archetypal Disney fanatic, I'm pretty sure that I don't fit the mold.
CNN's Anderson Cooper sits down with the rescuers of the Chilean miners to discuss the historic rescue effort.
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 are investigating the first-ever homicide in a Disney-developed town in central Florida, officials said.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
Local attractions enjoy a boost as more people choose "staycations" over expensive trips. CNN's Alison Kosik has more.
Who says college kids have all the fun?
Manatee sanctuary officials say the animals are flocking to warmer waters to wait out the unusually cold weather.
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.
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.
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Universal Orlando affords its first sneak preview of J.K. Rowling's realm
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All-platform journalist John Couwels reports on another employee death at Disney World.
A Disney stunt performer died Monday night after suffering an injury during a rehearsal, company and local officials said.
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, 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.
Two monorail trains at Walt Disney World collided early Sunday, killing a 21-year-old driver.
Walt Disney World has added an animatronic Barack Obama to its Hall of Presidents. CNN's Rob Marciano reports.
Anne and Jim Stewart and their two teenagers are happily counting down the days till their Jamaica spring break.
Orlando: What first comes to mind? Walt Disney World or Universal resorts, perhaps? The two parks are the nation's biggest tourist draws.
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."
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.
The Olympian is being given a hero's welcome at the Orlando resort on Friday
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?
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.
Five years is too long between vacations. Just ask Amy and Matt Wilcher.
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.)
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.
Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards told a labor group Tuesday that he would ask Americans to make a big sacrifice: their sport utility vehicles.
Colombian singing star Juanes and his wife, Karen Martinez, are separating, a source close to the couple confirms to Peopleenespañol.com exclusively.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
Most of us would like our paychecks to stretch just a little further every week.
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.
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!
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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.
SALEM, Ore. (CNN/Money) - Just because it's warm and sunny doesn't mean you can't have a good old-fashioned frozen Christmas.
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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) ...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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)...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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) -...
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...
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...
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 -...
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...
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...
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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