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The Ultimate Guide to Animal Kingdom Lodge
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The Ultimate Guide to Animal Kingdom Lodge

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge is one of Disney World’s best kept secrets. Most visitors won’t even consider staying at this property because of its relative distance from the parks (though honestly, anywhere less crowded at Disney is actually a win). While this deluxe resort may not be on the monorail loop nor a simple ferry…

Is it Cheaper to Own or to Rent? Costs to Consider in Each Case
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Is it Cheaper to Own or to Rent? Costs to Consider in Each Case

More people are renting homes now instead of buying them, and it’s not just millennials who are opting out; homeownership is down across the board. There are a lot of reasons for this from wanting the freedom to relocate when an opportunity arises, to having difficulty coming up with a down payment while paying down…

Pet-Friendly Hotels Between Michigan & the Florida Panhandle
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Pet-Friendly Hotels Between Michigan & the Florida Panhandle

Have you ever taken a multi-day road trip with a cat, a dog, and a toddler? I’ve done it twice now, and surprisingly, it’s not as bad as it seems! (Admittedly, I can say that because I have an extremely helpful husband.) Back in May 2018, our family drove from Southfield, Michigan to Gulf Breeze,…

Know Before You Go: Minnie’s Seasonal Dine
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Know Before You Go: Minnie’s Seasonal Dine

Hollywood Studios’ Hollywood & Vine restaurant offers some of the best character dining experiences in all of Disney World. Situated in the Echo Lake section of the park, this buffet typically offers a Disney Junior Characters breakfast, but three times during the year, the lunch and dinner characters change entirely. From June to September, guests…