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Teenagers And Social Media In 2022
The landscape of social media is ever-changing, especially among teenagers. A study conducted by Pew Research Center that focused on American teenagers between the ages of 13 and 17 found that more than half of this age group would deem it difficult to give up social media (54%), as nearly all have access to a…
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Disneyland Increases Annual Passholder Prices
Disneyland has increased its prices once again. The park’s top-tier annual pass increased $200, its second tier increased $150, and its bottom two tiers increased $50. However, these price increases are not without added benefits. All tiers will now receive 20% off the Disney Genie+ line skipping upgrade, and the top two tiers will also…
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Labor Day Travel Predictions
Labor Day Weekend is the last big weekend of summer for many people. This year, over half of Americans plan to travel over the holiday weekend. The Vacationer’s Labor Day 2022 Travel Survey revealed that over 53% of adults in the United States plan to travel over the upcoming long weekend. Ninety-two million Americans will…
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Consumers Hopeful Inflation is Slowing Down
This summer, many Americans have been watching their spending habits amid inflation. During July, the consumer outlook for inflation decreased significantly amid a sharp drop in gas prices and the hope that surges in food and housing would start their decline soon. The New York Federal Reserve’s monthly Survey of Consumer Experience shows that consumers…
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The Average Cost of Travel Right Now
High gas prices and widespread inflation have impacted the way that many Americans viewed travel this summer, but a recent study conducted by travel insurtech company Squaremouth found the average trip cost has actually decreased overall compared to pandemic and pre-pandemic years. The average trip cost through early July was around $5,300 compared to $5,800…
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Brick-And-Mortar is Here to Stay
Online shopping became very popular in the past decade, forcing many brick-and-mortar locations to close their doors. However, David Simon, CEO of Simon Property Group and the largest U.S. mall owner, is insisting that brick-and-mortar retail is here to stay. “The enclosed mall business is strong, yet we have naysayers out there that don’t believe…
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$25 Million Rollercoaster Coming Soon to Dollywood
Dollywood Parks & Resorts recently announced plans for Big Bear Mountain. This $25 million dollar addition will be the park’s longest-ever rollercoaster – 3,900 feet and situated over 6 acres. The rollercoaster, which will boast a top speed of 48 miles per hour and feature cars resembling off-road vehicles, is set to open in the…
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Disney Removes Last COVID-19 Protocols
Walt Disney World is looking to put COVID-19 in the past. Disney has officially removed the last of their health and safety signs at entrances to the locations across the entire Walt Disney World property. This marks the beginning of the post-pandemic era for the company, as these signs have been located at the entrances…
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New Dining Concept Launches at Las Vegas Resort
The Bellagio Resort & Casino’s popular Conservatory & Botanical Gardens recently revealed a never-done-before immersive dining concept called the Garden Table. The Garden Table will give guests the opportunity to enjoy curated culinary creations right in the heart of the conservatory. The creations will change seasonally and will be created by the hotel’s award-winning culinary…
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Gas Prices are Falling, Finally
Gas prices peaked in June, forcing many drivers to cut back on their time on the road. This helped create a global drop off in oil demand, leading to an improvement in gas prices. Specifically, gas prices have declined for 50 days straight, lowering the national average price of regular unleaded to $4.16 per gallon…
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