Carolyn Menyes
Expertise
Disney Parks, Travel Destinations, Historic Landmarks
- Carolyn shared insightful insider tips for making the most of a Walt Disney World adventure, offering valuable advice to fellow Disney enthusiasts.
- She penned an exciting piece about Disney's Castaway Cay, captivating readers with details of the exclusive private island.
- One of her best Explore pieces covers the fascinating history of famous landmarks that almost faced destruction.
Experience
While a student at Ohio University, Carolyn held many positions at ACRN, working as a staff writer, interviews and reviews editor, and managing editor, to name only a few. After graduation, she became staff writer at Music Times Network, where she eventually became an associate editor. In 2016, she became an editor at Daily Meal, where she contributed for several years.
Education
Carolyn graduated from Ohio University with a bachelor's degree in journalism in 2013.
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Stories By Carolyn Menyes
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Try to imagine Paris without its famous Eiffel Tower, London without the vaunted Westminster Abbey or San Antonio without the historic Alamo.
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If you haven't been to the Florida theme parks in years or have never been, it's easy to feel lost in a sea of magic, dark rides and Mickey-shaped foods.
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Which theme parks in the United States offer guests a truly unique experience? Not "best." Not "most popular." Simply ... unique. Let's find out.
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If you're fascinated by American history but are far removed from sitting in a classroom, know that your days of expanding your knowledge are far from over.
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Sun, sand and surf on an island that's only occupied by a few thousand people? The crème de la crème of private islands is Disney Cruise Line's Castaway Cay.
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Going swimming is one of the best outdoor activities that you can do during the summer. There are some different rules for keeping your family…
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Considering how often you need to wash jeans, bedsheets and everything else in your life, it's usually a pretty safe bet to buy your laundry…
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If you were set to go on a cruise this spring, chances are that your sailing was canceled as the vast majority of major cruise…
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The coronavirus pandemic has altered the travel plans of thousands, and if you were set to sail away on a cruise this year, you know…
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Of all the ways that Disney World has changed since it opened, the coronavirus pandemic brought about its biggest change ever: it closed. Starting in…
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In a message posted to the official parks news Twitter account, Disney announced that Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure will be closed from Saturday,…
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There are a few non-negotiables when visiting Walt Disney World. No trip to the Orlando, Florida, theme park complex would be complete without taking a…
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The most iconic structure at Walt Disney World is going to get a brand new look. To coincide with the 70th anniversary of the release of…
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Most people are proud of where they went to college, to one extent or another. Even if you just wear your college sweatshirt because it's…
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On Oct. 1, 2021, Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, will turn 50 years old. In anticipation of the golden anniversary, big changes are happening…
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The second you step into Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom, it's easy to become overwhelmed. Not only will the sights and sounds (and crowds) on…
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It can be easy to be rude without even realizing it, especially in an environment that's stressful and confusing, like an airport. There are plenty…
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When you think of celebrating the holiday season at a theme park, your mind probably gravitates toward heading to Disney World for Christmas or perhaps…
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There's no wrong place to spend the Christmas season. But one of the absolute best destinations for the holidays is Walt Disney World. Even though…
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Walt Disney famously said that "Disneyland will never be completed, as long as there is imagination left in the world." Indeed, this classic theme park…
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It can be hard to know exactly how to conduct yourself in an environment you're unfamiliar with, especially one as confusing and stressful as the…
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Every November across the country, roller coasters turn into sleigh rides as theme parks celebrate the holiday season. You may know that Disney World and…
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There are a lot of festive places to celebrate the holiday season, but Walt Disney World is in a league of its own. In November…
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Anyone who goes to Florida's Walt Disney World with any frequency will tell you that there is no real "down time" at the parks anymore.…
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There are a lot of ways that Walt Disney World has changed since it opened, but the No. 1 way it's different is that it…
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If you're looking for stress-free travel, Walt Disney World may not be the first destination that comes to mind. Between knowing where to stay, choosing…
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When you arrive at Walt Disney World and look around, it's hard to believe that you're at a theme park resort that's nearly 50 years…