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Universal Orlando is officially opening its eagerly anticipated Epic Universe theme park in just over five months, but we’ve already got your in-depth guide to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter—Ministry of Magic, direct from the brand-new Unofficial Guide to Universal Orlando 2025.

We finally have some new information about the Disney Destiny! The Destiny is the third Wish-class ship and is already under construction at Meyer Werft in Papenburg, Germany. It will begin sailing in late 2025. While it’s basically the same ship and layout as the Wish and Treasure, there are a lot of changes on the inside! Tammy Whiting, our

If you’re a fan of Disney sweets and want to add a dash of culinary creativity to your day at Disney Springs, the Cake Decorating Experience at Amorette’s Patisserie is a must-try. This hands-on class invites guests to learn the art of cake decorating from the skilled pastry artists at one of Disney’s most beloved bakeries. This class provides a

Having just returned from her fifth Alaskan cruise, author Tammy Whiting has some recommendations for activities! If excursions are outside your vacation budget, don’t worry; there are plenty of free things to do as well. Excursions in Alaska can be pricey, but many of these may be once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Here are 10 things to do in Alaskan cruise ports. 1.

Meeting Disney characters is one of the highest-rated activities among all age groups who visit Walt Disney World. To those who love them, the characters in Disney’s films and TV shows are as real as family or friends; never mind that they were drawn by an animator or generated by a computer. By extension, the theme park personifications of the