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When Walt Disney World first opened 50 years ago, there were only a couple of hotel options. Today there are more than two dozen on-site properties from which to choose, plus hundreds of others in the Orlando area, some of which offer pretty compelling Disney perks and benefits of their own. Choosing the best Disney hotel for you may initially seem like a challenge, as you can’t really lean on impressions from even a couple of years ago due to the plethora of facelifts and modernization projects that have occurred in recent years. Not to mention, the resorts available at...

How many times have you freaked out because of a weird sound or a dark silhouette "watching" you? I am pretty sure that we've all had these moments when we thought that our presence was being "honored" by a ghost or an alien, which then turned out to be just a pile of clothes recklessly laying on a chair.So I asked the Bored Panda community to share their stories of a moment when they thought they heard or saw something that they mistook for being paranormal. The responses are hilarious and might make you laugh! Do share your "creepiest" moments...

The house is moving along. I am excited that I have a couple of new appliances coming this week. Finally, a working refrigerator that has a water dispenser with ice. No more working on hot days with warm water in my water bottle. I know it’s first world problems, but the house gets pretty hot during the summer. We are also getting our air conditioning installed soon too. I hope sooner rather than later, but you know how contractors are. That’s why we are doing most of the work ourselves. I’m hoping to get the floors done this week and...

Homeownership has become my entire personality over the past year, and honestly, I’m #sorrynotsorry. Now, everyone I know gets to hear about the tips and tricks I’ve learned from months of trial and error when it comes to shopping, decorating, and home improvement. You can thank me later. One of the most eye-opening discoveries I’ve made as a homeowner (aside from how often you’ll go to the hardware store) is the Amazon Outlet. That’s right. In case you thought shopping on Amazon couldn’t get any better, they created a separate section where you can find the same great finds at...

Steeped in history and central to several of the world’s major religions, Jerusalem has been on my “must visit” list for several years. Once I started making my plans, however, I quickly noticed that hotel prices in the city can be expensive. Options for using points exist, but they aren’t numerous and don’t include any Marriott or Hyatt properties — and, just like paid rates, points rates can be exorbitant. On my recent trip to Jerusalem, I chose the American Colony Hotel — a Small Luxury Hotels of the World property — after eliminating options from other hotel chains as...