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  • Best Ways to Rope Drop Epic Universe

    Best Ways to Rope Drop Epic Universe

    Unofficial Guide readers know well that the early bird gets the worm, so we’ve freshly field-tested our morning touring plans at Universal Orlando’s newest theme park to bring you these best ways to rope drop Epic Universe. “Rope drop” is the term for the moment each morning when theme parks release the barriers holding back guests, and begin allowing them

  • Fast & Furious Supercharged Falls, Hollywood Drift Rises

    Fast & Furious: Supercharged Falls as Hollywood Drift Rises at Universal Studios Florida

    Universal Orlando has unceremoniously retired its least-liked ride ever, but its replacement is already revving up, so today we’re bidding good riddance to Fast & Furious: Supercharged while welcoming Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift to Universal Orlando.

  • Epic Universe’s New Celestial Goodnight

    End Your Epic Universe Day with a Celestial Goodnight

    Universal Orlando recently debuted a spectacular way to wrap up your day at its newest theme park, and we’ve got your Unofficial Guide to enjoying all of the fireworks and fountains of Universal’s Celestial Goodnight show.

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    The Unofficial Guides to Walt Disney World and Disneyland 2027 Are Almost Here

    Get Ready for Disney in 2027 with the New Unofficial Guides A Disney vacation should feel exciting, not confusing. But planning a trip can be hard. Families must choose travel dates, tickets, hotels, dining, rides, and transportation. They also need to understand changing reservation rules and line-skipping options. The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World 2027, releasing August 18th, and

  • 9 Tips for Level 99 at Disney Springs

    Nine Tips for Level99 at Disney Springs

    At long last, Level99 has opened at Walt Disney World, and the Unofficial Guides team was among the first to experience the latest edition to the entertainment lineup at Disney Springs. Read on to learn nine things you need to know before visiting this new high-tech, high-touch indoor playground.