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    Old Key West Resort Review

    Today we take a look at Disney’s first Vacation Club, the Old Key West Resort, a resort I still think is one of the most beautiful properties at Walt Disney World. The resort is huge, with 49 (three-story) villas reminiscent of the Florida Keys. It is the least Disney-esque of all Disney properties. The buildings with pastel facades, white trim, and shuttered windows are arranged

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    The Unofficial Guide to a Socially Distanced Universal Orlando: Theme Park Entry & Attractions

    Now that you know the basics about temperature checks and face masks, it’s time to have some fun in this third installment of our Unofficial Guide to a Socially Distanced Universal Orlando, as we step back inside Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure to learn all about entering the theme parks and enjoying their rides.

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    Tips and Tricks for Using Walt Disney World’s Park Pass Reservation System

    We are still a few weeks away from the reopening of Walt Disney World’s theme parks, but the Central Florida resort’s new Disney Park Pass reservation system is now available, and we’ve got all the tips and tricks you need to secure your admission into the Vacation Kingdom.

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    The Unofficial Guide to a Socially Distanced Universal Orlando: The Basics

    Universal Orlando has reopened with new policies aimed at protecting guests against COVID-19, but what exactly does that mean for your vacation plans? Today, we dive into the meat of our first-ever Unofficial Guide to a Socially Distanced Universal Orlando with all the basics you need to know prior to your arrival at the reawakened resort.

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    The Unofficial Guide to a Socially Distanced Universal Orlando: Introduction

    Although the COVID-19 crisis is far from over, the Universal Orlando Resort is back in business, welcoming guests to its theme parks and hotels. But that doesn’t mean that things are back to business as usual; on the contrary, the current Universal Orlando experience is far different from previous vacations you may remember. We’ve spent the last few weeks exploring