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Welcome to the ultimate Disney and Universal vacation blog archive—your one-stop shop for theme park tips, money-saving tricks, foodie finds, and magical memories. Whether you’re planning your very first trip or your fiftieth, you’ll find honest advice, fun stories, and expert guides covering everything from Lightning Lanes to beach day getaways. Dive in and explore the magic—there’s a blog post here for every kind of adventurer.

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  • Theme Parks
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The History of Magic Kingdom

For many first timers and lifelong Disney fans, stepping into Magic Kingdom feels like stepping into a dream. The sights, the sounds, and smells (yes...
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  • Disney News
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The End of It’s Tough to Be a Bug!, It Sure Is

More change is in the air over at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, along with the major construction starting for the conversion of Dinoland USA into the...
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  • Disney News
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The Gran Fiesta Tour is Back ¡Vámonos!

Exciting news this weekend for EPCOT (and Donald Duck) fans. After a short siesta, Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros is set to reopen...
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  • Disney News
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Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Update

The attraction Big Thunder Mountain "The wildest ride in the wilderness", has been a classic at the Magic Kingdom since it opened in 1980. This...
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  • Disney News
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A Fond Farewell to MuppetVision 3D

After amusing guests for over 30 years, MuppetVision 3D at Disney’s Hollywood Studios will officially close on 7th June 2025. The closure will open the...
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  • Disney News
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EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival 2025

Spring has arrived at Walt Disney World! It’s time for one of EPCOT’s most stunning (and delicious) events of the year! From today March 5th...
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  • Special Event News
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Flower and Garden Festival 2025 Menu

The 2025 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival is in full bloom, offering over 180 different dishes and drinks for guests to enjoy. With such...
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  • Disney News
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The Galactic Starcruiser’s Next Mission

A long time ago (okay, not that long ago), in a galaxy not-so-far away, Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser promised guests the ultimate immersive adventure; where...
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  • Disney News
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Standby Lines Are Back!

Grab your Mickey ears and channel your inner hero, Walt Disney World has officially retired virtual queues for two of its biggest attractions: Guardians of...
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  • Special Event News, Universal News
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Universal Orlando’s Mardi Gras 2025

Let the good times roll! Universal Studios Florida is throws one of the biggest parties of the year with its Mardi Gras: International Flavours of...
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  • Disney News
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End of An Era-Saurus

Well, it has finally happened—Chester & Hester’s Dino-Rama has gone the way of the dinosaurs. After years of speculation, the wacky, carnival-area in Disney’s Animal...
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  • Disney News
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Ending of Virtual Queues

Big news for Walt Disney World visitors—virtual queues are officially snapped out of existence! Disney has announced that both Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind...
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  • Special Event News
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Universal Orlando’s Mardi Gras 2025 Menu

Universal Orlando’s Mardi Gras 2025 is back, and it’s bringing more than just dazzling parades, bead-throwing madness, and live music that’ll have you dancing like...
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