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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.

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

Universal Orlando made headlines as Central Florida’s first major resort to reopen during the COVID-19 pandemic, and now Universal has premiered the theme park industry’s first new post-quarantine attraction, as The Bourne Stuntacular has begun “technical rehearsal” previews at Universal Studios Florida. Does Matt Damon’s amnesiac super-spy have what it takes to top the Terminator? Read our first-look review based

My favorite watering hole at Universal Orlando is, without a doubt, Strong Water Tavern at Loews Sapphire Falls Resort. I love the drinks and the small plates, and nothing beats the Tavern Grog. Smooth, yet strong, the Tavern Grog is a great drink to enjoy while relaxing before dinner.  Located in the lobby, the tavern offers a one-of-a-kind cocktail journey

Two weeks after Walt Disney World unveiled its post-quarantine plans, the Disneyland Resort has announced a phased reopening of the Anaheim attraction, beginning with Downtown Disney on July 9, with the Disneyland and Disney California Adventure theme parks resuming operations on July 17, and select resort hotels reemerging on July 23.