DisneyWorld celebrates 50 in 2021

Works are underway at Walt DisneyWorld to prepare for it’s 50th anniversary in 2021. Cinderella’s Castle has been repainted and the iconic arch on the approach into Walt DisneyWorld that welcomes visitors from across the world is being decorated for the 2021 celebrations. Inside the Magic Kingdom theme park, renovations have recently been completed on widening the pathway between Sleepy Hollow in Liberty Square and … Continue reading DisneyWorld celebrates 50 in 2021

USA Road Trips by MaxOctober 31, 2020May 18, 2022

News, USA

Coronavirus – CDC to allow US Cruise Sailings

For the first time since March 14 the CDC (Centre for Disease Control) is to all sailings for cruise ships that operate with more than 250 passengers – WITH CONDITIONS. Cruise lines are going to have to build lab capacity onboard to be able to test for Covid-19 on crew members that are allowed to disembark in the USA. Ships also need to prove that … Continue reading Coronavirus – CDC to allow US Cruise Sailings

USA Road Trips by MaxOctober 31, 2020

Las Vegas, News, USA

Las Vegas – MGM Resorts to Re-start Live Entertainment

It has been almost eight months since the bright lights of Las Vegas last had a live show on the famous Strip. An announcement from MGM Resorts is putting a change to the darkness. Starting next month the hotel chain will start to bring back live entertainment starting with Las Vegas regular David Copperfield (MGM Grand). The date announced is November 6 as team members … Continue reading Las Vegas – MGM Resorts to Re-start Live Entertainment

USA Road Trips by MaxOctober 23, 2020February 4, 2024

News, USA

Coronavirus – Broadway Remains in the Dark

Just announced and really bad news for the 97 thousand workers on New York’s Broadway is that the lights will not be going on until at least 30 May 2021. The announcement has been made by the Broadway League that represents 41 Broadway Theatres. All ticket sales for the 41 shows have been suspended until next year. Patrons holding tickets in the anticipation of a … Continue reading Coronavirus – Broadway Remains in the Dark

USA Road Trips by MaxOctober 9, 2020

News, USA

Washington Monument is OPEN

A tweet from the National Park Service announces that the Washington Monument on the National Mall is open again to visitors. Only advanced reservations from recreation.gov are accepted with no walk ups allowed. This is the first time that the Monument has welcomed visitors since March 2020 due to the Coronavirus Pandemic. Continue reading Washington Monument is OPEN

USA Road Trips by MaxOctober 1, 2020

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Pumpkin Spice Latte – Early Fall Return

Starbucks get the publicity but were beaten on the starting line by Dunkin Donuts for the early return of the seasonal favourite…..Pumpkin Spice Latte! Gosh I miss America and it seems further away than ever right now. Why can’t the UK have the same delicious and heart warming aroma of Pumpkin Spice? We get seasonal flavours that finish on 31 October as a Halloween tie … Continue reading Pumpkin Spice Latte – Early Fall Return

USA Road Trips by MaxAugust 27, 2020

News, USA

Cheers Bar in Boston closes – Covid Pandemic blamed

For those of you who were fans of the popular and long running show Cheers the original exterior of the pub that was featured is actually called ‘The Bull and Finch’. Located on Beacon Street opposite the Public Gardens it is one of Boston’s most visited attractions. So when I saw reports that Cheers, Boston was closing due to the Coronavirus Pandemic I was surprised. … Continue reading Cheers Bar in Boston closes – Covid Pandemic blamed

USA Road Trips by MaxAugust 22, 2020August 22, 2020

News, USA

Coronavirus – Black Friday Cancelled

The American tradition of recent years to queue outside major stores for ‘Door Buster Sales’ is in danger (or otherwise) of being cancelled due to the surging cases of Covid-19 in many states. Walmart who have at least 4,750 across the whole of the USA announced last week that all of it’s stores will be closed on Thanksgiving. Today Target who itself have over 1,800 … Continue reading Coronavirus – Black Friday Cancelled

USA Road Trips by MaxJuly 27, 2020

New York City, News, USA

I Love New York – Milton Glaser

Announced today in Manhattan that the creator of ‘I Love New York’ slogan, Milton Glaser died on his 91st birthday of natural causes. I doubt that there is anyone in the world who doesn’t recognise the I ‘heart’ NY slogan. It was introduced back in 1977 to support tourism to New York State. It is as strong today as it was back then. The story … Continue reading I Love New York – Milton Glaser

USA Road Trips by MaxJune 27, 2020February 18, 2022

Disney World - Florida, News, USA

Coronavirus – TUI cancels all Florida programmes until at least December 2020

TUI, Britain’s largest surviving tour operator has just announced that their Florida programme is to be grounded until the end of November 2020. Due to the impact of the Coronavirus Pandemic and the stresses on International Travel the company has decided to suspend all operations to the Sunshine State. Even with Disneyworld continuing to slowly re-open TUI thinks that the measures will have a negative … Continue reading Coronavirus – TUI cancels all Florida programmes until at least December 2020

USA Road Trips by MaxJune 26, 2020May 18, 2022