Happy New Year 2025

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  • National Plan for Vacation Day encourages Americans to arrange travel plans

    National Plan for Vacation Day encourages Americans to arrange travel plans

    Genevieve Shaw Brown met with FOX Business at Walt Disney World’s EPCOT to talk about why Americans should make future travel plans and create memories.

    The last Tuesday of January is National Plan for Vacation Day, and one travel expert is urging Americans to use their time off offered by their employers.

    Genevieve Shaw Brown met with FOX Business at Walt Disney World’s EPCOT to discuss upcoming Disney events and attractions, both in California and Florida, while emphasizing the importance of making memories rather than banking vacation time.

    “A lot of times if you don’t use them, you lose them,” she said of vacation days. “We really want to make sure that people are taking advantage of their well-deserved time off.”

    “Right now people are doing more at their jobs than they’ve ever done before, and you don’t want to burn out,” she continued. “To be your best self, you need to have balance and to take vacations and to make those memories.”

    DISNEY’S MAGIC KINGDOM HONORS 100-YEAR-OLD WWII VETERAN DURING FLAG RETREAT CEREMONY

    Donald Duck poses at Walt Disney World’s EPCOT on National Plan for Vacation Day, Jan. 29, 2025. (Pilar Arias / Fox News)

    As far as specific vacation ideas, Shaw Brown noted that Disney’s popularity has grown so much and there is “always something going on” at the parks, meaning low visitation days do not really exist anymore like they used to.

    She considers Disney to have great value for those young and old, solo and traveling with loved ones.  

    DISNEY LOOKING TO ENTICE GUESTS BY OFFERING FREE SUMMER VACATION PACKAGES PERK

    China Pavilion EPCOT

    China Pavilion at Walt Disney World’s EPCOT. (Pilar Arias / Fox News)

    Disney is a big business in Florida, with Walt Disney World Resort generating $40.3 billion in economic impact, according to a study from Oxford Economics.  

    While Disney does not share specifics on visitation and resort bookings, the most recent Theme Index and Museum Index Global Attractions Attendance report released by the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA)/AECOM says 244.6 million people visited the top 25 theme parks worldwide in 2023.

    DISNEY NAMES NEXT CHAIRMAN, NEW CEO TO BE ANNOUNCED IN ‘EARLY 2026’

    Disney Experiences ranked No. 1 in the top 10 amusement/theme park operators worldwide, according to the report. Of all four Walt Disney World parks, a Disney spokesperson told FOX Business that Magic Kingdom is the most visited. 

    Vacation travel is expected to continue shattering records this year, and not all of it will be by land. AAA projects 19 million Americans will sail the ocean blue on a cruise in 2025, marking a third straight record year, according to a press release. 

    DISNEY THEME PARK GUESTS WILL GET TO SKIP MORE LINES THAN EVER WITH HIGH-PRICED OPTION COMING THIS MONTH

    Oga's Cantina droid WDW Resort

    Droid inside Oga’s Cantina at Walt Disney World’s Hollywood Studios in September 2024. (Pilar Arias / Fox News)

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    Transportation Security Administration numbers from last year show the highest number of passengers screened at airport checkpoints was 3,088,836 on Dec. 1, 2024. 

    “You’re never going to regret the trip,” Shaw Brown said. “No vacation has to be perfect. It just has to be time away with your friends or your family, people you love or even by yourself, to just recharge and remember who you are outside of your work.”

  • School Holidays 2025 List: Winter Vacation Extended in Delhi, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Other States Amid Cold Wave, Know Dates Here

    School Holidays 2025 List: Winter Vacation Extended in Delhi, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Other States Amid Cold Wave, Know Dates Here

    Delhi, January 10: As temperatures across North India continue to plummet, a severe cold wave has gripped the region, prompting authorities to take precautionary measures to ensure the safety of students. Several states, including Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar, have extended school holidays, offering a much-needed respite from the harsh winter weather. The decision comes as minimum temperatures in many areas dip to record lows, disrupting daily life. Uttar Pradesh School Holiday: Schools Closed from December 31 to January 14 for Winter Break; 15-Day Leave for Students Up to 8th Grade.

    In addition to the northern states, some southern regions like Telangana and Tamil Nadu have also declared school holidays, albeit for festive occasions such as Sankranti and Pongal. These measures aim to prioritise student well-being while adapting to local climatic and cultural contexts. Scroll down to check the list of states where holidays have been extended. Delhi Weather Update Today, January 10: Over 100 Flights Delayed As Dense Fog Hits Operations at IGI Airport (Watch Video).

    School Holidays 2025 List:

    1. Delhi: Schools closed from January 1 to 15, 2025, reopening on January 16.

    2. Bihar: Schools for up to class 8 are closed until January 11, 2025.

    3. Chandigarh: Schools closed until January 11, reopening on January 13, 2025.

    4. Haryana: Schools closed from January 1 to 15, reopening on January 16, 2025.

    5. Uttar Pradesh: In Ghaziabad, schools will remain closed for up to class 8 until January 12. While in Noida, schools closed up to class 8 until further notice. In Lucknow, schools will remain closed up to class 8 until January 11, with online classes for classes 9 to 12.

    6. Jharkhand: Schools closed from January 7 to 11, 2025, for all students up to class 8.

    7. Himachal Pradesh: Schools closed from January 1 to February 1, 2025.

    8. Jammu and Kashmir: Winter vacation until February 28, 2025, for students up to class 12.

    9. Telangana: Schools closed from January 11 to 16, 2025, due to Sankranti holidays.

    10. Tamil Nadu: School holidays for Makar Sankranti and Pongal festivals.

    The severe cold wave sweeping across northern and central India has led several states to extend school holidays, prioritising the health and safety of students. With temperatures dropping significantly, these extended breaks provide students with the necessary rest while also ensuring they remain safe from the harsh weather conditions. Parents, students, and school staff are advised to stay updated with the local weather and school announcements, as the reopening dates might vary depending on the prevailing conditions.

    (The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 10, 2025 01:32 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).