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Travel

California legislators introduce bill to hasten Disneyland’s reopening

February 4, 2021February 4, 2021Morgan Hines, USA TODAYComments Off

A California theme parks trade group announced its “strong support” for a bill aimed at helping Disneyland and other theme parks reopen sooner.

Money

Super Bowl commercials feature celebs such as John Travolta and Serena Williams. Here’s how they contribute to an ad’s success

February 4, 2021February 7, 2021Morgan Hines, USA TODAYComments Off

Celebrities are often included in Super Bowl ads. But do their appearances really make a difference in terms of the ad’s ability to influence viewers?

Travel

Going to a national park? Now you need a mask. Here’s what to know about new NPS rule.

February 2, 2021February 5, 2021Morgan Hines, USA TODAYComments Off

Effective Feb. 2, the National Parks Service requires visitors to wear masks inside buildings and facilities and when distancing isn’t possible.

Money

Truly, Bud Light, Michelob Ultra, more introduce new hard seltzer flavors for 2021

January 27, 2021March 2, 2021Morgan Hines, USA TODAYComments Off

The hard seltzer boom is ongoing in 2021 as brands continue to embrace the drink’s success with a cooler full of new options.

News

Trump supporting business MyPillow, real estate agent Jenna Ryan attacked in reviews on Amazon

January 20, 2021Morgan Hines, USA TODAYComments Off

MyPillow and Texas real estate agent Jenna Ryan are receiving negative online reviews because of support for former President Donald Trump.

Travel

Vrbo blocks all ‘new’ DC reservations day before inauguration, following in Airbnb’s footsteps

January 19, 2021January 19, 2021Morgan Hines, USA TODAYComments Off

Vacation rental platform Vrbo announced Tuesday that “all new” reservations would be blocked ahead of the inauguration.

Travel

Disneyland annual pass program to end amid California theme park’s 10-month COVID-19 closure

January 14, 2021January 15, 2021Morgan Hines, USA TODAYComments Off

Disneyland is ending its Annual Passports program and is offering refunds to 2020 pass holders after COVID-19 kept visitors locked out for the majority of the year.