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    Halloween Horror Nights Recipe You Will Want to Try

    Even though Universal Orlando reopened with new safety measures in June, in what would have been the 30th year, Halloween Horror Nights has been canceled on both coasts. For those who are visiting the Florida park, however, there are limited daytime Halloween experiences on weekends, including two haunted houses and specialty food. Find out about the houses in Seth Kubersky’s review

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    The Unofficial Guide to Early Park Admission at Islands of Adventure

    If you’ve ever stayed on-site at the Universal Orlando Resort, you already know that the early entry privileges granted to hotel guests are an amazing perk, especially for fans of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Recently, Universal revamped their operating hours and moved Early Park Admission (EPA) to Islands of Adventure on most days, after years of largely being

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    Podcasts: A Great Way to Get Your Disney Fix

    Many of us can’t make it through the year without the Mouse in the best of times, and right now traveling is not possible for so many due to Covid-19. But don’t despair: Sounds, images, and news from the World are available in abundance online. Here are some of my favorite podcasts.  ATTRACTIONS PODCAST On this weekly 1-hour show, you

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    Horror Lives as Universal Orlando Announces Daytime Halloween Experiences

    COVID-19 slew Universal Orlando’s 2020 Halloween Horror Nights celebrations like Jason and Freddy fillet frisky teens, but after weeks of rampaging rumors the fan-favorite event has risen from the dead. HHN 30 is still canceled, but Universal Studios Florida has announced a limited daytime Halloween experiences on select days through November 1, including two complete haunted houses. On Friday, September

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    Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial Now Open in Washington, D.C.

    After a delay due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the formal dedication of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial in Washington, D.C., took place on Thursday, September 17, 2020, with the monument opening to the public the next day.  The Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial honors the legacy of the World War II Supreme Allied Commander and the nation’s 34th President. As Commander of