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Nobody wants to spend their vacation stuck in lines, especially long ride lines at busy theme parks. And while Southern California CityPASS® tickets can save you money on admission to the Golden State’s top amusement parks, each of those parks has its own options for reducing your wait times. But those options do come with a price tag. Here’s the skinny on beating the queues at Southern California’s most popular theme parks. You decide if the upgrades are worth the price.

The weather is more delightful than frightful in Florida during the holiday season, and there are plenty of festive things to do. All the major theme parks celebrate the season, not only with dazzling decor, but with special events and festive shows.

Since opening October 1, 1971, Walt Disney World® Resort has been called The Most Magical Place on Earth. The world-famous resort will celebrate its 50th Anniversary Celebration beginning October 1, 2021, with "The World's Most Magical Celebration."

Visiting Disneyland in Southern California is a magical experience. Some of us have been lucky enough to visit over the years, whether as children or more recently with our own families. We thought we would share some tips, favorite rides and good advice for visiting these iconic parks.

There's some new holiday magic happening this year at Walt Disney World® Resort, and with fireworks, a full parade, holiday treats, and after-hours access to select attractions, it's the jolliest party of the season you don't want to miss.

Like Goldilocks in the classic nursery tale, I've looked high and low and found Chicago to be my "just right" American city: where the pizzas are deep-dish, the vibe is down-to-earth, and the music a heady jazz-blues mix.