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    Disney World Relaxes Social Distancing Restrictions

    After a year of enforcing strict COVID-19 safety protocols, Walt Disney World has recently begun relaxing its social distancing restrictions, and we’ve visited the theme parks to see what you need to know about Disney’s return to more “normal” operations.

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    Soul — A Disney Movie Review

    Soul won Best Animated Feature, Best Original Score, and Best Sound. The picture also won Best Animated Feature from the Art Directors Guild, the ANNIEs, the AFI, BAFTA, Black Film Critics Circle, Golden Globes, and the National Board of Review.  So, let’s take a tour of the many attractions that are based on a Disney movie at Walt Disney World. At

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    June Updates for the Unofficial Guide to Universal Orlando 2021

    Say “welcome” to DreamWorks Destination and “farewell” to face masks in our June 2021 monthly updates for the Unofficial Guide to Universal Orlando.

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    Apple Crumble Tart from Epcot’s Upcoming Food & Wine Festival

    As the Taste of Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival winds down, Disney now teases us with a yummy Apple Crumble Tart recipe from the upcoming Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. This next festival starts July 15 and runs through November 20. Admission to the festival and the Eat to the Beat concerts is included in your park ticket. 

  • Single Rider Lines Return at Univeral Orlando

    2021 Unofficial Guide to Single Rider Lines at Universal Orlando

    Single Rider Lines have long been among our favorite time-saving secrets at the Universal Orlando Resort, and now that this queue-skipping shortcut has returned to select rides at Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure, we’ve updated our Unofficial Guide to taking advantage of Universal’s single rider options.