Good Value Buffets in Las Vegas (January 2017)

Good Value Buffets in Las Vegas

by Tim Larison

with contributions from Anne and Josh Larison

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On a recent trip to Las Vegas we discovered a value dining option.  For $35.99 per person on a weekday ($39.99 on the weekend) you can eat all you want, all day, in the Excalibur and Luxor buffets!  The price of a breakfast, lunch, and dinner buffet purchased separately is over $60 for the same buffets.  The all day pass is a good deal! ... Read More

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The Experts Weigh in on Disney’s Old Key West Resort

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by Tim Larison

co-owner, Family Travel Gurus/Larison Travel LLP

I started a yahoo group discussion list, called dvctalk, back in 1998 for people to share tips about ownership in the Disney Vacation Club.  At the time my family had an ownership at Disney World’s Old Key West resort, the original DVC resort (pictured above).  Much to my surprise, the membership of dvctalk grew and grew.  Today there are over 4,500 subscribers who share DVC tips on the list.  You can find out more about dvctalk and subscribe here ... Read More

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Exploring the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando (November 2016)

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Exploring the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando

by Phyllis Larison

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With the recent opening of the film Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, there is renewed interest in all things related to J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series. For Potter fans there is no place better than the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando in Florida to experience the excitement and wonder of entering the world of the popular novels. Universal Orlando is located just a few miles from Walt Disney World and includes two theme parks—Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure. ... Read More

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Disney Vacation Club Resales with Shontell Crawford

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Our family bought into the Disney Vacation Club (DVC) in the mid-90’s and we immediately reaped the benefits – visiting Disney World multiple times a year with our DVC points when our sons were young.  One purchase option that many don’t know about – instead of buying direct from Disney you can buy a DVC resale!  The best DVC resale expert and broker we know is Shontell Crawford from DVCbyResale.com.  We recently talked with Shontell to get the latest on DVC and the DVC resale market. ... Read More

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