There are quite a few freebies for Earth Day, which is right around the corner. Some you need to prepare ahead for, so here are all the details.

Just this past week Disney launched its new on-line Advance Dining Reservation system. The new system will allow guests visiting a Walt Disney World Resort to book their dining reservations on-line, up to 90 days in advance. The system allows those to search for restaurants by type, location and cuisine, giving them a glimpse of the restaurants before making their dining reservations.

As with any new system, there are always glitches......

These free styling captains take the boat out into uncharted (yet track based) waters to help us appreciate the best the jungle has to offer.

Guests visiting Epcot’s World Showcase will have to make sure they stop by the Canada Pavilion and join in on the celebration. What is it that they will be celebrating? Well, Canada Day of course. A variety of activities, entertainment and educational opportunities will be located throughout the pavilion on July 1, making it a fun day of Canadian celebrations.

Temperatures have been on the rise in Central Florida with highs in the upper 90s and heat indexes reaching more than 100 degrees. As much as I would like to say this is the worst it will get, it is only going to feel hotter as summer goes on. With summer temperatures on the rise, you will want to make sure you are prepared for the heat while visiting the Walt Disney World Resorts, or any Central Florida theme park.

Some questions regarding what exactly constitutes Space Mountain's refurb.

The Magic Kingdom's parking lot is huge, no doubt about it. So what's the best way to avoid parking in the Magic Kingdom parking lot as you travel in from off-site? The suggestion made here may not be what you think...

Debra Peterson, the Pittsburgh Disney Travel Examiner stays on top of the best and newest deals being offered ... here raising awareness of the new Southwest Airlines sweepstakes.