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    “Brickbeard’s Watersports Stunt Show” Now Open at LEGOLAND Florida

    A time-honored tradition has returned to the site of Central Florida’s oldest themed attraction with the recent debut of Brickbeard’s Watersports Stunt Show at LEGOLAND Florida, and the Unofficial Guide has your in-depth look and this latest incarnation of the Winter Haven park’s waterskiing spectacular.

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    Honoring Presidents’ Day 2021: What’s Open in Washington, D.C.

    Renee Sklarew, author of The Unofficial Guide to Washington, D.C., has some suggestions on how to celebrate Presidents’ Day 2021 in our nation’s capital or from the safety of your home. Most museums in Washington, D.C., offer virtual tours of exhibits via their websites. While some attractions remain closed in Washington, D.C., the National Mall with its memorials and monuments

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    Four Ideas for Valentine’s Day at Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando

    Although theme park junkies (present company included) may consider nothing more romantic than a few laps on our favorite dark ride, those of us with attraction-averse partners will be happy to know that there are some Orlando resort experiences ideal for couples that don’t involve entering a park. Here are four suggestions on how to enjoy the ultimate Valentine’s Day

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    Explore “The Soul of Jazz” Exhibit at Epcot’s American Adventure

    A new exhibit inspired by the latest Pixar film has opened at Epcot as part of Walt Disney World’s Black History Month celebration, and we’ve got an in-depth look at priceless musical artifacts on display in “The Soul of Jazz: An American Adventure.”

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    Dining Review: Epcot’s Chefs de France Prix Fixe Menu Francais

    World Showcase at Epcot has long been the epicenter of Walt Disney World’s culinary culture, and visitors to the France pavilion can now enjoy more economical epicurean delights, thanks to a recently added Chefs de France Prix Fixe menu.