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  • Farewell to Tom Sawyer Islands & Rivers of America

    Farewell to Walt Disney World’s Tom Sawyer Island and Rivers of America

    Walt Disney World’s Tom Sawyer Island and Rivers of America have closed forever, but these iconic Magic Kingdom attractions live on in today’s farewell tribute from the Unofficial Guides. Last weekend’s Independence Day celebrations hit a little differently at Walt Disney World this year, as they also marked fans’ final opportunity to visit Tom Sawyer Island and Rivers of America

  • Drones Return to Universal’s CineSational

    Drones Return to Universal’s CineSational Fountain Show

    Drones recently returned to the skies over Universal Studios Florida for the first time this year, and the Unofficial Guides team was there to capture 2025’s first full performance of Universal Orlando’s CineSational: A Symphonic Spectacular for you!

  • Must-Meet Characters at Epic Universe

    Four Must-Meet Characters at Epic Universe

    Universal Orlando’s newest theme park is filled with amazing rides, but the interactive performers really bring its worlds to life. Read on for our Unofficial Guide to four characters you won’t want to miss when visiting Epic Universe. Epic Universe features several headliner meet-and-greets with formal queues that are publicized in the Universal app, most notably Toothless in Ise of

  • Fantastic Beverages at Epic Universe

    Fantastic Beverages and Where to Find Them at Epic Universe

    Exploring a whole new theme park is thirsty work, so we’re bringing you our Unofficial Guide to some of the unique brews, bubbles, and other beverages to enjoy inside Universal Orlando’s Epic Universe.

  • Hilton Universal City Hotel Review

    Hilton Universal City Hotel Review and Tour

    Want to stay as close as possible to Super Nintendo World and the other exciting attractions of Universal Studios Hollywood? We’re continuing our ongoing series of Los Angeles-area lodging reviews with a look at the Hilton Universal City hotel, straight from the upcoming Unofficial Guide to Disneyland 2026.