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Celebrity Chef Jose Andrés’ Jaleo might be the newest kid on the blog at Disney Springs’ West Side, but will it pass the test of time? It has been more than 8 months now since its much-anticipated opening, and after several visits, Liliane Opsomer, coauthor of The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World with Kids and contributor to The Unofficial

There’s plenty of information available online for tourists seeking a hotel room near the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, or Universal Orlando in Florida, but details on lodging around Universal Studios Hollywood can be hard to come by. If you’re staying overnight near Los Angeles’s original movie-themed attraction, consider this review (direct from the new Unofficial Guide to Disneyland 2020) of

Universal Studios Florida is celebrating a quarter century of Mardi Gras parties this spring, and today Universal Orlando has officially announced that top musical acts like Marshmello and TLC will headline the 2020 Mardi Gras concert series.

Every Saturday, Loews Royal Pacific is host to a Wantilan Luau celebrating Polynesian culture with a tropical buffet—complete with a pit-roasted pig, live music, and dancing. We recommend you arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the beginning of the show. At check-in, you’ll receive your seating assignment and an artificial lei before joining the other guests on the lawn

Walt Disney World is kicking off the new year by bringing back its popular “free dining” offer for resort guests on select dates during summer 2020, but you’ll have to book before Jan. 16 in order to secure your deeply discounted dinner.