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UPDATED: Disney World Announces Closures and Cancellations Ahead of Hurricane Irma

Hurricane Irma is continuing to churn through the warm waters of the Atlantic, heading toward south Florida. The Orlando area will likely feel the impacts of the storm later this weekend, and Disney World has announced several closures and cancellations ahead of the storm.

Retail MagicBands Give Walt Disney World Guests the Option to ‘Link-it-Later’

There is a new option for the retail MagicBands sold at the Walt Disney World Resort.

It's called 'Link-It-Later' and this option gives guests the option to purchase a retail MagicBand and link it to a valid theme park admission at a later date.

Before the launch of Link-It-Later, guests who purchased a retail MagicBand had to link it at the time of purchase with a valid theme park admission, Memory Maker card, or another active MagicBand.

Uber Car Service Launches App in Orlando despite Lacking Vehicle-for-Hire Permits

A new car service has launched in the Orlando area, but local officials haven't exactly rolled out the welcome mat.

Uber, a San Francisco-based company, launched its app-based car service on June 4 in Orlando despite lacking the proper vehicle-for-hire permits. The app connects potential passengers to ordinary local citizens who are willing to use their personal vehicles to give rides.

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Great Gear To Take The Stress Out Of Packing For Travel

Packing for vacation can be a cause of stress to many people, especially if they are in charge of packing for more than one person. It doesn't have to be that way. With a little time, thought, and help from some great gear; packing can be easier and dare I say even pleasurable. While the first rule for packing is always to make a list (maybe even several lists) the next step is to make sure you have the right tools to get the job done.

10 Tips To Keep You Moving Towards Your Holiday Destination

The Winter holidays make for some of the busiest travel days all year. It can be difficult to negotiate large crowds with grace when you're on your own, but having to keep a family together and headed in the same direction can sometimes seem down right impossible. Here are 10 tips to keep you moving towards your destination without a hitch.

5 Great Carry-On Bags For Your Next Disney Vacation

Planning a Walt Disney World vacation, but you just can't stand the thought of dealing with all that luggage? Maybe you're coming in after 10 pm, or the airport you're flying into doesn't have Magical Express? No worries! We've got 5 great carry-on bags that you have you singing zip-a-dee-do-dah all the way there.

Travel Documents for Continental United States Travel

If you are an American, traveling within the United States, then travel documents are fairly easy to get together; but what exactly do you need to make a continental trip to Walt Disney World? For first time travelers it can feel daunting, but we're here to let you know ID requirements are easily met with a little preparation.

Hiring a Car in Orlando

Though many guests coming to Walt Disney World and staying on property opt to use Disney's Magical Express for their transportation needs, sometimes it's easier and more convenient to hire a car and take a limo. I am a particular fan of using town cars for my transportation needs when a bus just doesn't cut it.

Winter Travel Tips: Staying Comfortable While Stranded in the Airport

Assuming that you are stuck in the airport with no way out, there are a few things that you can do in order to make yourself a little more comfortable by stashing a few items in your carry-on luggage. If you're stuck at the terminal, there is nothing saying that you will have access to any checked baggage, so you want to make sure that you have some things easily in hand.

Coping with Winter Travel Delays

We've all seen the news broadcasts that talk about the hundreds or thousands of people who are stranded at the airport because of some sort of monster delay. This time of year, it's often winter weather and snowfall that cause a lot of airline delay or cancellation.

Pros and cons of renting a car in Disney World

For those flying in to Disney World, the "to rent a car or not to rent a car" debate is played out many a time. Here's some pros and cons.