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Maureen Deal, the founder of Autism At The Parks shares with us a summary of accommodations at Orlando’s theme parks for guests with autism. Maureen and her husband visit all Orlando theme parks often with their son, and they know first hand how crucial it is to be prepared when visiting with a guest with autism. Visiting Orlando’s theme parks

Do you love all things Marvel? Here is Seth Kubersky’s review of Avengers: Endgame, plus tips on where to immerse yourselves into the Marvel world when visiting the theme parks. After 11 years, 21 films, and more than $7 billion at the box office, the Marvel Cinematic Universe as we know it comes to an explosively satisfying conclusion in Avengers: Endgame,

Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure offer plenty of opportunities to meet characters. Some meet-and-greets are scheduled and more structured, while others are impromptu, such as when characters interact with visitors as they walk down Hollywood Boulevard.  When you enter the park, arm yourselves with a map and check out the times of specific character meetings. Also be on the

Disney California Adventure will be Halloween central when the new Oogie Boogie Bash takes place on select nights in September and October.  Replacing Mickey’s Halloween Party, the new event is inspired by Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas. In addition to a new name, Disney also gives the spooky event a new home, moving the event from Disneyland Park to

The undisputed flagship of the Downtown hotels and one of the most meticulously maintained and managed properties in Las Vegas, the Golden Nugget is smack in the middle of Glitter Gulch. The hotel offers well-appointed guest rooms, a showroom, lounge entertainment, excellent restaurants, a large pool, a first-rate spa, a shopping arcade, a workout room, two on-site Starbucks, and a