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2 weeks ago | magicguides.com | Joshua Powell

Universal Epic Universe, the electrifying new theme park at Universal Orlando Resort, has finally opened its gates, and it’s absolutely mind-blowing. I had the incredible opportunity to preview the park in May 2025, experiencing all 11 amazing attractions without my family in tow. Let me tell you—this place delivers pure excitement from start to finish! Whether you’re into heart-pounding coasters or richly immersive dark rides, Epic Universe offers something spectacular for everyone.

Mar 6, 2025 | magicguides.com | Joshua Powell

There’s something magical about watching your children experience Disney for the first time. When my wife Jaimie and I took our kids Ben and Ava to experience Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway at Hollywood Studios, their faces lit up in a way that reminded me why Disney continues to be the gold standard for family entertainment. After multiple visits since its 2020 opening, I’m finally ready to share my comprehensive Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway review with fellow Disney enthusiasts.

Dec 17, 2024 | magicguides.com | Jackie Steele

There’s no charge to use the Single Rider line. It’s included in the price of your theme park admission. There’s no limit to the number of times you can enter the Single Rider line. Most of Disney’s rides don’t allow Guests under the age of 7 to ride alone, so a child needs to be at least 7 years old to use the single rider line. The child must also still meet the ride’s height requirements, even if they’re old enough to ride solo. Don’t forget to also account for your child’s development.

Dec 12, 2024 | magicguides.com | Jackie Steele

There’s no charge to use the Virtual Queue. It’s included in the price of your theme park admission. The steps are simple enough, but it requires some preparation, nimble fingers, and a bit of luck. The Virtual Queue can indeed fill up, and may do so in less than ten seconds on extremely busy days. To quote Jean Luc Picard, “It is possible to commit no mistakes and still lose.

Nov 26, 2024 | magicguides.com | Jackie Steele

Many rides at Walt Disney World have restrictions based on the height of the rider. While we’ve previously published a list of height requirements for each attraction, we understand it can be confusing — different rides have different rules. That’s why we made our Disney World Height Requirement Calculator, which you’ll find below.