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A Mortals Guide to Dark Universe - at Epic Universe

Welcome to the shadows of Darkmoor Village - the eerie, immersive land inside Dark Universe at Universal Orlando Resorts newest park, Epic Universe. Whether your family loves monster movies or you’re just looking for thrills and chills, Darkmoor delivers a one-of-a-kind experience. While it may be less tailored to young children, Dark Universe offers an experience that's more intriguing than frightening, making it an enjoyable exploration for families with older kids and teens. This is the least kid-friendly o f the 5 portals at Epic (being that there are only 2 attractions) and the theming isn't colorful  like the other portals but kids will still find it interesting and fun! Here's your complete guide to what to ride, eat, see, and explore in this shadowy corner of the park. The Land:  Darkmoor feels like stepping straight into a creepy storybook village with gravestones, crumbling stone walls, and eerie fog rolling through narrow alleyways. Inspired by classic Universal...

A Week on the Disney Treasure: A Magical Family Cruise Experience

Hi! Agent Rhiannon here! Cruising is our family’s favorite vacation, as there is so much to do! This cruise vacation on the Disney Treasure was a little different, as we had our 5-year-old and 1-year-old with us. Here's the recap of our 7-night sailing including activities, dining and port stops: Arrival Day We arrived at Port Canaveral around 11:45 for our 12:15 port arrival time. I love cruising out of Port Canaveral—it’s so easy to get around. After boarding the ship, we immediately went to eat lunch. After our first cruise, we learned that one sit down restaurant is open for lunch, so we always eat there on embarkation day. This time, we ate at Plaza de Coco. I ordered the seafood gumbo as an appetizer and a chicken salad. Coming from Louisiana, I’m always skeptical about ordering seafood gumbo—but I have to say, this gumbo was amazing! It did have a spicy kick to it, but overall, it was so delicious! After lunch, we took a quick tour of the ship to see where everything was loc...