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Americans cannot wait to get the heck out of their homes and go on vacation

by Samantha Fields

Apr 16, 2021

To wit: "Plan a trip to Disney World” Google searches increased 2600% between March and April.

Google searches for "plan a trip to Disney World" went up 2600% between March and April of this year.

Jacqueline Nell/Disney Resort via Getty Images

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People are ready to spend money on experiences again

by Katherine Wiles

Mar 29, 2021

There is a lot of pent-up demand for experiences after a year of isolation.

An employee arranges merchandise at a store in the Downtown Disney District shopping area outside of Disneyland last summer. Disney California Adventure Park partially reopened for a ticketed shopping and dining event.

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