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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

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    Review: The Bourne Stuntacular at Universal Studios Florida is Orlando’s Newest Must-See Attraction

    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

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    How to Make the Strong Water Tavern Grog at Home

    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