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Movie theaters across America are beginning to reopen, and acclaimed director Christopher Nolan’s anticipated sci-fi epic Tenet is leading the return of new blockbuster films to cinemas, including the Universal Cinemark. The theater at Universal Orlando’s CityWalk was among the locations participating in “early release” screenings of Tenet ahead of its official debut on September 3rd, and we were there

Today we take a look at Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. Located in walking distance from Disney’s Magic Kingdom, Bay Lake Tower is a top notch Disney Vacation Club property. Bay Lake Tower is a 15-story, 295-unit Disney Vacation Club property resort with studios and one- and two-bedroom villas, as well as two-story, three-bedroom Grand Villas. Rooms afford

It’s now been more than a month since Walt Disney World reopened with an early-bird edition of Epcot’s ever-popular International Food & Wine Festival, which means we’ve had time to munch our way around World Showcase multiple times. And because this author—like many other Americans—has been experimenting with reducing the amount of meat in his diet by being “vegan before

If you are looking for a quiet and relaxed stay, Disney’s Kidani Village Resort is right for you. Near the popular and beautiful Animal Kingdom Lodge Jambo House, this Disney Vacation Club property shares the overall design aesthetics of the lodge but is more intimate. Kidani Village borders the savanna, and about half of its rooms have spectacular, animal-filled views.

In July 2019 the reimagined Jurassic World—The Ride opened. Check out The Making of Jurassic World—The Ride here. And for those a little timid to face the dinosaurs, Universal Studios also opened the walk-up Isla Nu-Bar.  The thatched-roof bar serves a variety of island-inspired cocktails, and the obligatory collectible tiki mugs are, of course, on sale. For now, though, we have to be creative, and what would