Travel

Change can be hard. Like, REALLY hard. And while, Disney parks have already gone through so many changes over the decades, it can still be difficult to accept. You know what they say, though—when one door closes, another one opens! There’s almost always something new to look forward to in the aftermath of saying goodbye.That’s why we’re keeping...

Not many franchises have the universal, timeless appeal of Harry Potter. After all, Potterheads of all ages exist all around the world, reading and rereading J.K. Rowling’s beloved works (and watching and rewatching all the movies). Whether you’re a Ravenclaw, Hufflepuff, Slytherin or Gryffindor, we can all agree: the Wizarding World has a special kind of magic.Now, Harry...

Needless to say, this has been a year of major changes at some grocery stores and restaurants in the US—and all around the world. Everyone has had to shift the way they do business, which has produced some pretty unusual results. (Remember the German pool noodle hats?)Now, Italy is practicing social distancing with buchetta del vino (“wine windows,”...

Vacations are meant to be relaxing, but they can also be downright stressful. Don’t get us wrong—we’re all for taking some much-needed R&R, but leaving the house to travel can be a huge source of anxiety.First of all, there’s the whirlwind of racing around the house gathering everything on your packing list and praying you didn’t forget everything. But...

According to Google Maps, the busiest time to hit the road for Thanksgiving travel is the Wednesday before T-Day (ooops!). The busiest time is around 3 to 4 p.m. (double ooops!), Travel and Leisure says. Google suggests either leaving earlier in the day, or waiting until around 6 a.m. Thanksgiving morning to depart. Coming home is another story....

Air travel isn’t typically an eco-friendly venture. In fact, each flight generally leaves a pretty big carbon footprint; the aviation department of the International Civil Aviation Association (a United Nations agency), estimates emissions of carbon dioxide from airplanes is expected to triple by the year 2050. This is troublesome because in 2018 the co2 emissions had already reached...

Disney has treated us to so many behind-the-scenes looks at recipes from all over Disney World. Of course, Disney is famous for more than its animation and parks—but there’s a devoted fan base for its food, too! The most iconic might be Dole whip, but churros and Mickey Mouse pretzels are also popular for a good reason.It seems...

During any other year, many Disney fans would’ve already traveled to the place Where Dreams Come True; they would’ve explored Magic Kingdom, met the characters and eaten iconic Disney food. (Fortunately, Disney released a ton of its most popular recipes, like Dole Whip, churros and a Hawaiian cheeseburger). But COVID-19 turned our worlds upside down, and we had...