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Overlooked Card Benefits, The Marriott Offer Worth Grabbing & Disney's Insane Announcements with Benjy Harmon

Aug 15, 2024

In this engaging conversation with Benjy Harmon, head moderator of the Diamond Lounge and a Senior Contributor at MtM, listeners discover the incredible value of the new Bonvoy Bevy card and other overlooked credit card benefits. Benjy elaborates on maximizing rewards to enhance travel experiences. The discussion also highlights Disney's major announcements, featuring 23 new attractions, and how they compete with Universal’s Epic Universe. This fun chat is packed with tips for travel enthusiasts and Disney fans alike!

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Quick takeaways

The new Bonvoy Bevy offer provides exceptional value in the first year, emphasizing the importance of maximizing credit card benefits.

Disney's recent announcements, including 23 new attractions, indicate a shift towards modernizing experiences while appealing to both hardcore fans and newcomers.

Deep dives

Visiting the World's Biggest Arby's

A visit to the world's largest Arby's generated conversation about the increasing trend of fast food tourism and roadside Americana. The trip was not a lengthy detour, taking only about 15-20 minutes off the regular route along Interstate 95, which made the experience feel worthwhile. The discussion highlighted how such unique roadside attractions are gaining popularity as people seek out unusual stops during their travels. This growing interest reflects a wider cultural phenomenon where travelers are eager to experience iconic yet kitschy locations.

Intro

2min

Disney's Evolution: New Attractions and Transformations

17min

Maximizing Marriott Rewards: A Deep Dive

13min

Maximizing Credit Card Rewards

5min

Maximizing Credit Card Benefits and Travel Experiences with United

3min

Leveraging TravelBank Credits for Financial Flexibility in Travel

2min

Reflecting on Travel Challenges and Community Support

3min

Episode Description

On this episode Shawn is joined by MtM Senior Contributor and head moderator of the Diamond Lounge Benjy Harmon to break down the new Bonvoy Bevy offer including why it provides an incredible amount of value in the first year. They also dive into some of the more overlooked card benefits out there and break down all of the announcements Disney recently made including 23 new things coming to their parks in the next few years.

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