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Hong Kong Disneyland 20th Anniversary Food & Beverage Guide

Hong Kong Disneyland Unveils Delicious Delights for 20th Anniversary Celebration Hong Kong Disneyland is gearing up for a truly magical (and utterly delicious) 20th Anniversary celebration, and they’re inviting you to savor every moment. To mark this momentous milestone, the resort is unleashing a spectacular array of 80 brand-new food and beverage items across the […]

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Universal’s Epic Universe Gives the Middle Finger to Guests

Universal Orlando Resort fans have waited five years for the destination’s third theme park, Epic Universe, and the grand opening is just weeks away. As Universal Team Members, Annual Passholders, and members of the press share photos and videos from their previews of the new theme park, an unusual clip has emerged out of SUPER NINTENDO WORLD. Located just steps from Stella Nova Resort, Epic Universe invites guests to choose their own adventure through one of five portals: Celestial Park, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic, SUPER NINTENDO WORLD, How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk, and Dark Universe. So far, some of the most popular attractions are Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry, Monsters Unchained – The Frankenstein Experiment, Stardust Racers, and Mario Kart – Bowser’s Challenge. On top of the technologically advanced rides, the lands are full of jaw-dropping animatronics, exclusive merchandise, and memorable character experiences. Credit: Universal In the last few weeks, Universal Orlando Resort dropped photo and video restrictions for Team Members and guests visiting Epic Universe during previews. The internet is awash with positive content about the Central Florida destination’s third gate, including videos of an advanced Toothless meet-and-greet and realistic Universal Monsters animatronics. Recently, though, a video from SUPER NINTENDO WORLD took social media by storm. @kevin.heimbach posted the clip on Instagram, calling out Epic Universe’s “dirty little secret.”   View

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Universal Orlando Adjusts Harry Potter ‘Battle at the Ministry’ Virtual Line Drop Times During Passholder Preview

Guests attending the Annual Passholder preview of Universal Epic Universe should be aware that Universal Orlando Resort has adjusted the Virtual Line drop times for the highly-anticipated Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry attraction. Signage throughout the park has removed specific mention of drop times, causing some confusion and misinformation among guests. Some guests think that means that Virtual Line times will drop at random throughout the day. That’s not the case. Here’s what we know. Harry Potter ‘Battle at the Ministry’ Virtual Line Drop Times According to the official Universal Orlando Resort app, return times for the Battle at the Ministry Virtual Line will occur at set times. Today, those set times are 11am, 3pm, and 6pm. Note that those times are subject to change throughout the preview period, and guests are encouraged to check the Universal Orlando Resort app on the day of their visit. Here’s a look at a screenshot of the official Universal Orlando Resort app, with clear information about the Virtual Line drop times for the Battle at the Ministry attraction. Note that a traditional standby queue is not available while Virtual Line is in place.Virtual Line is free and required at this time. Universal could open up the traditional standby queue at any point, but with ride reliability a serious concern for the attraction, we anticipate that Virtual Line will be used for some time to come, both during the remainder of the previews, and

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Universal Epic Universe Hits New Milestone During Previews

Universal Orlando Resort has hit a new milestone today with the start of guest previews at the brand new Epic Universe theme park. Yesterday marked the end of Team Member previews following nearly two months of Team Member previews. So far, Universal has hosted limited Team Member previews, widespread Team Member previews, and Team Member family previews. Today, the park is turned over to the public with the start of guest previews. Here’s the latest! New Milestone: Guest Previews Begin at Universal Epic Universe Currently, Annual Passholders and Universal Orlando Resort guests are able to preview the all-new Epic Universe theme park. Guests wishing to attend previews are required to pay to enter, and prices are anywhere from $123 to $144+ during this preview period. Currently, the Annual Passholder preview period is set to conclude on May 8th, but rumors are already swirling that the preview period will be extended, possibly until as late as May 19th. From there, the park would be prepared for the grand opening celebration in the days leading up to the public grand opening on May 22nd. Hiccup’s Wing Gliders roller coaster in the ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ land For our comprehensive review of Universal Epic Universe, check out our article below! Universal Epic Universe Review: A Spectacular Achievement with Room For ImprovementUniversal Orlando Resort is getting ready to open its newest theme park, and we have a look around with our Universal Epic Universe review!blogmickey.com

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All Travelers Impacted by These New Rules at Disneyland in 2025

Guests planning a trip to Disneyland this year need to know there have been a few changes. Credit: Disney Related: These Disneyland Rides May Be Facing Their Final Days For many, taking a trip to either Disneyland or Walt Disney World is a dream come true and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. As such, travelers will want to make the most of their money, and more importantly, their time, while inside the bounds of Disney’s theme parks. While both of Disney’s U.S. locations have a lot to offer, it’s hard to beat the original Disneyland Resort. Filled with classic dark rides like Haunted Mansion, Alice in Wonderland, and Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride, as well as thrilling roller coasters such as Matterhorn Bobsleds and Space Mountain, there’s something for anyone and everyone to enjoy during a morning, day, or night at “The Happiest Place on Earth.” Despite being a historic landmark, Disneyland has undergone a multitude of changes over the years, with some of its most transformative years on the horizon. These changes don’t just involve the park rides, as multiple rules have also undergone changes, meaning it’s imperative guests are as up to date as possible before their next trip. New Disneyland Rules for 2025 Travelers Credit: Disney Related: Multiple Changes Made to Original’ Star Wars’ Movies on Disney+ Starting off with perhaps the easiest new rule to break, Disneyland has placed new restrictions on pin trading. Previously, guests could trade freely with other guests throughout

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