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Spooky Time in Salem, Alaska Air Changes & Wins & Disney's New Theme Park at Sea

Oct 21, 2024

Join a thrilling journey to Salem, Massachusetts, where Halloween legacy meets delicious local food! Discover the juicy details about Alaska Airlines' loyalty program shake-ups, including how to earn miles with award flights. Reflect on the digital parenting lessons sparked by a teen's phone dreams. Plus, get the scoop on Disney's spectacular new cruise ship that feels like a theme park at sea! Between humor-filled travel tales and insights on modern challenges, this conversation is packed with fun and fascinating travel nuggets.

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Quick takeaways

Mark's trip to Salem, Massachusetts provided a unique Halloween experience, emphasizing its rich historical context and engaging local activities.

Alaska Airlines' revamped loyalty program now allows earning elite status through award flights, enhancing customer benefits and loyalty initiatives.

Disney's upcoming cruise ship features a groundbreaking roller coaster and themed areas, promising to revolutionize cruise entertainment experiences for families.

Deep dives

Disney's Cruise Innovation

Disney is introducing a roller coaster on their new cruise ship, marking a significant advancement in cruise entertainment. This ship will be one of the largest in the world and will feature various themed areas, including a Marvel section. Although other cruise lines like Carnival have similar attractions, Disney's addition stands out due to its comprehensive amusement offerings at sea. Anticipation is high for the ship's launch in Singapore in late 2024, as it promises to enhance the cruise experience for guests of all ages.

Intro

4min

Experiences of Travel Woes and Mead Misadventures

2min

Exploring Salem and Coastal Dining Adventures

6min

Alaska Airlines Loyalty Program Changes

12min

Evolution and Streamlining of the MTM Travel Podcast

2min

Navigating Parenting in the Digital Age

11min

Disney Cruise Dreams and Comparisons

11min

Episode Description

In this conversation, Mark discusses his recent trip to Salem, Massachusetts, focusing on the Halloween experience and the historical significance of the area. He shares insights about the attractions, food, and the overall vibe of Salem during the Halloween season. The conversation then shifts to Alaska Airlines, highlighting recent changes in their loyalty program, including the ability to earn qualifying miles through award flights and shopping. Other topics discussed include: new flight routes, the evolution of MTM Travel and our different shows, parenting lessons learned from buying a phone for Mark's son, the rise of content creation in the digital age, and the unique offerings of Disney's crazy new cruise ship. Episode Guide

0:00 Introduction & visiting Salem, MA for Halloween - Food, fun and what to do
11:29 Digging into Alaska’s new milestones and other huge changes
14:35 Is airline status a scam?
21:40 The crazy things we say in the miles & points hobby
24:10 Behind the show housekeeping & important life lessons
37:19 Disney’s insane new cruise ship - Theme park at sea?

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