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    “A Day in the Park with Barney” at Universal Orlando Has Permanently Closed

    Universal Studios Florida’s family-favorite A Day in the Park with Barney show has been closed for half a year, and it is now confirmed that the beloved purple dinosaur’s hiatus has become permanent.

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    Universal Orlando Reopens Revenge of the Mummy with Enhanced Effects

    One of Universal Orlando’s most popular thrill rides was recently entombed for a long-overdue refurbishment, but Revenge of the Mummy has now reopened. We’ve unwrapped the details on the attraction’s newly enhanced special effects.

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    Festival of the Arts-inspired Cookie: The Artist Palette Cookie

    At this year’s Artist’s Table at the American Adventure Pavilion, we tried  the Artist Palette Jumbo Chocolate-Chip Cookie ($5.50). The cookie, however, was underwhelming, and we thought that the non-edible plastic paintbrush was uninspiring. So we tried to create our own Festival of the Arts-inspired cookie at home.  First and foremost, I do not recommend using chocolate chip cookie dough,

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    Stroll Around Walt Disney World’s Seven Seas Lagoon on the New Magic Kingdom Resort Walking Path

    Walt Disney World visitors have always had a variety of transportation options for arriving at the Magic Kingdom, including ferryboats, buses, and the iconic monorail. Now, they’ve got another viable vehicle—on their own two feet—because a new walking path around the Seven Seas Lagoon opened late last year, providing pedestrian access between the theme park and neighboring resort hotels.

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    The Importance of Being Goofy: Part V

    Bob Sehlinger, founder of the Unofficial Guides Series, shares with us his sense of humor in every Unofficial Guide. Today, he delivers his latest installment of The Importance of Being Goofy, which has been a staple in The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World over the years. You see, what really makes writing about Walt Disney World fun is that the Disney people