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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

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

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

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

This year has already been scarier than any horror movie, but if you’re still in the mood to mark the spooky season, the Mouse House is happy to accommodate you with socially distanced Halloween events at Walt Disney World. We were there on September 15 as the first day of Halloween 2020 celebrations kicked off at the Magic Kingdom, and