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WDW’s Hall of Presidents gets an upgrade

January 14, 2009 West Center Street

Walt Disney World is making a number of changes to the Magic Kingdom’s Hall of Presidents attraction, including adding President-elect Barack Obama to the lineup and making George Washington a speaking member of the cast.

WDW’s Space Mountain to close for rehab

January 8, 2009 West Center Street

Would-be Walt Disney World guests beware. The resort is planning to close Space Mountain for much of 2009 to refurbish the ride.

Roadside relic lives to cluck another day

January 4, 2009 Todd DeFeo

On the whole, road food doesn’t have the same flair that it once did. Fast food restaurants have moved to a middle-of-the-road conformity, seemingly content with a bland approach to design, food and charm.

Happy New Year

January 1, 2009 Todd DeFeo

Over the past few days, I recapped my travel highlights of 2008.

2008 in review: Shea it ain’t so: ‘Shea good-bye’

December 31, 2008 Todd DeFeo

When it comes to baseball stadiums, Shea Stadium doesn’t usually top the most charming ballpark list.

2008 in review: First visit to Amelia Island a highlight

December 30, 2008 Todd DeFeo

2008 was an exciting travel year. My favorite “new” destination I visited was Amelia Island.

2008 in review: Farewell to the Cathedral

December 29, 2008 Todd DeFeo

There will never be another ballpark like Yankee Stadium.

2008 in review: Hiroshima top international destination

December 29, 2008 Todd DeFeo

Places like Hiroshima are in the history books for one reason. Traveling to places that made history isn’t always a joyous occasion. But, I’ve found, that traveling to places like Hiroshima makes for a more meaningful experience.

Merry Christmas

December 25, 2008 Todd DeFeo

[image] Merry Christmas. I took the above picture a few years ago at the Gaylord Opryland Resort Hotel.

Bright light city gonna set my soul…

November 30, 2008 Todd DeFeo

The typical Vegas casino is an endless row of slot machines, roulette wheels and blackjack tables. Hundreds of opportunities await the lucky traveler to try his or her hand at just about every type of bet imaginable.