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If you are preparing to visit Universal Orlando, you will want to check out the NEW edition of  The Unofficial Guide to Universal Orlando 2017 by Seth Kubersky. We are excited about all the new entertainment at Universal Orlando and want to celebrate the release of the second edition of our book with a GIVEAWAY. Compiled and written by a former Universal Orlando employee,

Mall of America in the Twin Cities, Minnesota, made headlines this autumn when the megamall announced it will be closed on Thanksgiving Day. Employees and customers cheered. However, on the day after Thanksgiving (aka Black Friday), Mall of America will be open and in full swing. The day kicks off the annual holiday shopping season. Beth Blair, author of The

The Grand Floridian Exudes Turn-of-the-Century Elegance Disney’s flagship hotel is inspired by Florida’s grand Victorian seaside resorts from the turn of the last century. The Grand Floridian integrates verandas, intricate latticework, dormers, and turrets beneath a red-shingle roof to capture the most memorable elements of 19th-century ocean resort architecture. A five-story domed lobby encircled by enameled balustrades and overhung by crystal chandeliers establishes the resort’s understated opulence.

The Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage ride is based on the story line of the hit Disney-Pixar animated feature Finding Nemo. Here, you board a submarine in a loading area situated below the Disneyland monorail station in Tomorrowland. After a quick lap of the open-air lagoon, the sub passes through a waterfall and inside to follow the general Finding Nemo story.

This review of The Point Orlando Resort by Liliane Opsomer was first published on The Mouse for Less blog. The Point Orlando Resort—Paradise for Tech-Savvy Guests Tech-savvy guests will love The Point Orlando Resort near Universal Orlando. The hotel has everything you need, including flat-screen televisions with cable programming, Wi-Fi connectivity, and charging stations like I have never seen. When it comes to the rooms,