COURTESY OF THE GRAND EGYPTIAN MUSEUM COURTESY OF WALT DISNEY WORLD RESORT
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Cairo ’ s New ‘ GEM ’ It ’ s not a stretch to say that Cairo ’ s Grand Egyptian Museum ( GEM ) is among the most anticipated museum projects anywhere — ever . After nearly two decades of anticipation , it ’ s set to open its doors at the end of this year , becoming the largest archaeological museum complex on Earth . And not only will it make for a must-do excursion for travelers already in Egypt , but it ’ s a big enough draw upon which to build a whole trip . “ We ’ re seeing tremendous interest in Egypt as a whole ,” Binstadt noted . Jonathan Alder , founder of luxury travel planning company Jonathan ’ s Travels , recommends “ adding it to an itinerary that also includes a Nile cruise ” for the full experience .
Tiana ’ s Bayou Adventure at Disney Walt Disney World ’ s Splash Mountain ride closed in January 2023 , and Disneyland ’ s version of the fan-favorite water ride closed just as summer was getting underway . In their place , a new ride that banishes the racist undertones associated with the “ Song of the South ” theme of the previous attraction will open in the new year . Tiana ’ s Bayou Adventure expands the story of Princess Tiana , the Black princess from Disney ’ s 2009 movie “ The Princess and the Frog .” In the new ride , Tiana and her jazz-loving alligator Louis journey through the bayou as they get ready to host a Mardi Gras celebration , accompanied all along by original music inspired by songs from the film . The ride is slated to
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