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The latest edition of the Unofficial Guide has only been available for a few weeks, but the changes never stop at the Universal Orlando Resort. Here’s the first installment in our new monthly series of updates to The Unofficial Guide to Universal Orlando 2021.

The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World 2021 is soon going to the printer, and you can pre-order your copy now! The book will be available April 6, and we can’t wait. To celebrate the new issue of the best-selling independent guide to Walt Disney World, we have a GIVEAWAY. One lucky winner will receive a copy of the 2021

Universal Studios Florida’s family-favorite A Day in the Park with Barney show has been closed for half a year, and it is now confirmed that the beloved purple dinosaur’s hiatus has become permanent.

One of Universal Orlando’s most popular thrill rides was recently entombed for a long-overdue refurbishment, but Revenge of the Mummy has now reopened. We’ve unwrapped the details on the attraction’s newly enhanced special effects.

At this year’s Artist’s Table at the American Adventure Pavilion, we tried  the Artist Palette Jumbo Chocolate-Chip Cookie ($5.50). The cookie, however, was underwhelming, and we thought that the non-edible plastic paintbrush was uninspiring. So we tried to create our own Festival of the Arts-inspired cookie at home.  First and foremost, I do not recommend using chocolate chip cookie dough,