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Single-Rider Lines—A Great Time-Saving Option at Universal Orlando Available to all Universal Orlando guests without extra charge is the single-rider (or “singles”) line. Several attractions at USF and IOA have this special line for guests traveling alone, or at least willing to be temporarily separated from their companions. Single riders wait in a separate queue and are slipped into vacant seats left by large

Vdara Hotel was the first  of the three hotels at CityCenter to debut. Rising 57 floors into rarified air, the stylish all-suite nonsmoking, nongaming hotel and spa is situated in the northwest quadrant of CityCenter between Aria and Bellagio. The Vdara hotel is connected to its sister property, the Bellagio Spa Tower, by an enclosed elevated walkway. Bordering the hotel on the west side

Maureen Deal, mom to a young adult son with autism, shares with us how to navigate Orlando’s theme parks and resorts with your autistic child. Orlando’s theme parks can be a place of happiness and wonderful memories for families who vacation there. However, families with children on the autism spectrum may encounter some challenges beyond what typical visitors experience at the theme

Erin Foster, coauthor of The Unofficial Guide to Disney Cruise Line, shares with us what to expect from a Disney river cruise on European waterways. Disney has been dipping its toe in the increasingly popular river cruise market, with branded sailings beginning in 2016. Disney river cruises are offered through the Adventures by Disney world travel arm of Disney Destinations, not Disney

Busch Gardens offers a wide variety of exclusive park experiences, but many of them contain overlapping locations, so pick the one that is right for you. Though you can book all the tours listed below on the day of your visit at the Tours Information and Reservation Center near the main gate, the limited capacity of the tours causes them to sell out early most of