MTM Travel - The Fun Side of Points & Travel! Disney Drinking Inflation, Abrupt Card Shutdown, Dangers of Fintech, Easy 15K & Transfer Devals!
Dec 15, 2025
Exploring the rising costs of drinking around the world at Epcot, the hosts weigh in on inflation and share tips to enhance the experience. They dive into the buzzing interest in Saudi Arabia's tourism and unique attractions. Mark reveals his solo trip plans to the Azores, while discussions on the risks of fintech cards unfold, particularly after the abrupt closure of Mesa's accounts. The episode also highlights methods to earn easy points through promotions, alongside shifts in point transfer partnerships making headlines.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Epcot Drinking Around The World
- Mark and Shawn describe expensive, crowded Epcot 'drinking around the world' visits that used to cost much less.
- They still enjoyed the immersive experience but agree once is enough unless you ignore the cost.
Spouse Trips Powered By Points
- Shawn and Mark share how spouses and friends use miles to take trips separate from the hosts' travel.
- Shawn's wife booked a free Carnival cruise with perks to lock in status changes before the program cutoff.
Solo Azores Trip Planning
- Mark booked a solo trip to the Azores using a Zor's flight and his Venture X travel credit for much of the fare.
- He plans a short stay in the Azores with potential add-on time in Lisbon or Switzerland.