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    The Unofficial Guide to a Socially Distanced Universal Orlando with Kids

    The Universal Orlando Resort has reopened, and nearly all the attractions and entertainment that bigger kids and their parents enjoy are back in operation. But what do Universal’s new safety measures mean for the younger members of your family? Today’s special installment of The Unofficial Guide to a Socially Distanced Universal Orlando with Kids will arm you with everything you

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    The Unofficial Guide to a Socially Distanced Universal Orlando: Shows & Live Entertainment

    So far, our Unofficial Guide to A Socially Distanced Universal Orlando has shown you how to return to the resort and enjoy its world-class rides. Today, we’re taking a look at one element that truly brings the magic back to the Universal experience, despite all the safety precautions: shows and live entertainment.

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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.