How my family of 3 spent $2,855 for a single day at Universal Hollywood — and what we'll do differently next time

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Sandra Guadarrama-Baumunk, 53, the co-owner of an advertising agency in Phoenix. It has been edited for length and clarity.

As Hurricane Milton swirls toward Florida as a Category 4 storm, residents in the hurricane's path — including in Central Florida — are preparing for the storm by stocking up on necessities like food, water and fuel. For those visiting Disney World, however, there's a different list of decisions to think through, like whether they should return home early and what to do if they get stuck at Disney.

Update: October 8, 2024, at 1:40 p.m. ET

It's been one month since the U.S. State Department updated its travel advisory for Mexico, one of the few countries broken down by states rather than an all-encompassing advisory.

5-day forecast cone for Hurricane Milton. (Photo Credit: National Hurricane Center)

Baja California has solidified its position as a world-class wine region, securing 32 of the 52 medals awarded to Mexico at the prestigious 2024 Bacchus International Wines and Vermouth Competition. This remarkable achievement underscores the exceptional quality of wines produced in the region.

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Joby Aviation just closed the largest single round of funding for a flying taxi startup in years.

Disneyland Resort just rolled out discounts for kids and hotel stays next year.

Oct 3, 2024 • 6 min read

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This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Jennison Grigsby, an American mom and yoga teacher who lives in Valencia, Spain. It's been edited for length and clarity.