Tag: Travel
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How to get into Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto at the Polynesian Resort
Hey, it’s Wes and Chanda, and today we’re taking you on a tropical adventure at Disney’s Polynesian Resort. Our main mission? To experience the enchanting Trader Sam’s, a renowned tiki bar nestled within the resort. To secure a spot, we arrived early, well aware that the small size of the bar means early birds get…
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Deck the Hall at Stan Hywet 2023
Hey, it’s Wes and Chanda, and welcome to DinkLife! We find ourselves in Akron, Ohio, at Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens. For those unfamiliar with the area or Stan Hywet, it’s the historic home of the F. A. Seiberling family, founder of the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company. The mansion has been turned into a…
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Astra Lumina at Anakeesta in Gatlinburg, TN
Hey, it’s Wes and Chanda, and welcome to DinkLife! Currently in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, we’re exploring the captivating Anakeesta. This unique attraction starts at the bottom of Gatlinburg, providing the option to ride a chairlift or take trucks called Ramblers to reach the top. If heights or chairlifts aren’t your preference, the entry fee is $36.99.…
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2023 WinterFest – Kings Island
Hey there, it’s Wes and Chanda, and welcome back to DinkLife! We found ourselves back at Kings Island for the third time this year, and this time, it’s all about Winter Fest. We experienced it last year, but the weather didn’t cooperate, so we’re crossing our fingers for clear skies tonight. The WinterFest admission is…
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2023 Christmas at Dollywood – Smoky Mountain Christmas
Hey there, it’s Wes and Chanda, and we’re wrapping up our adventure at Dollywood in the Great Smoky Mountains, specifically Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. We dove into the park the day after Thanksgiving, and boy, was it a whirlwind of activity. The crowds were expected, given the holiday season, but the stunning weather in the ’50s…
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Our Day at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park
Hey, it’s Wes and Chanda, and welcome to DinkLife! Come and join us as we embark on a day-long adventure at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Many people often claim that Animal Kingdom is a half-day park, and ordinarily, Wes and I would agree. However, this time, we were accompanied by someone who had never experienced the…
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Chanda’s First Visit To Castle Noel
Hey, it’s Wes and Chanda! We ventured into the heart of Historic Downtown Medina and discovered the enchanting world of Castle Noel, touted as “America’s Largest Year Round Indoor Christmas Entertainment Attraction.” Our journey began with a sense of anticipation, having heard about its fame on “Entertainment Tonight” and other channels. As we stepped inside,…
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MAPS Air Museum – Canton, Ohio
Hey, it’s Wes and Jay, and we’re excited to share our recent adventure at the MAPS Air Museum in Canton, Ohio. A decade has passed since our last exploration of this aviation marvel, and the anticipation to witness its transformations was palpable. The museum has undergone remarkable updates, now boasting a diverse array of planes…
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Our Visit to the 2023 Food & Wine Festival at Epcot
Hey, it’s Wes and Chanda, and today we’re at Epcot, celebrating a friend’s 50th birthday with a unique adventure – ‘Drinking Around the World.’ We’re taking you along as we explore Epcot’s World Showcase, sipping drinks from various countries and enjoying everything the Food and Wine Festival has to offer. Epcot’s World Showcase is an…
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Weird New Akron, OH Museum – Clayton Bailey’s World of Wonders
Hey, it’s Wes and Jay, and welcome to DinkLife! Today, we’re at Clayton Bailey’s World of Wonders, presented by the Curated Storefront Foundation here in Akron. They specialize in transforming unused storefronts in downtown Akron, and this time, they’ve turned the old Polsky building into a pop-up museum. It’s our first pop-up museum experience, and…
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