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Antarctica: Empire of the Penguin—The Largest Expansion Project in SeaWorld’s History Antarctica: Empire of the Penguin encompasses shops, a restaurant, and a beverage station, as well as a dark ride and an extensive penguin viewing area, all carved into a canyon of faux ice and rocks. At the Empire’s center is, what else, the South Pole, here represented by a sort

Splash Zones—The New Norm at Walt Disney World Resorts Liliane Opsomer, coauthor of The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World, shares her favorite splash zones. Walt Disney World resorts offer some of the most imaginative swimming facilities that you are likely to encounter anywhere. Exotically themed, beautifully landscaped, and equipped with slides, fountains, and smaller pools for toddlers, Disney resort swimming complexes are a quantum leap removed

The 2017 Color Companion to Walt Disney World has just arrived and we want to share with you what’s new. More than 600 full-color images prove that a picture is worth 1,000 words. We even have a GIVEAWAY for a chance to win a copy of this amazing keepsake. What’s NEW in The 2017 Color Companion to Walt Disney World? Over

Las Vegas Tasting Menus—A Great Way to a Full Belly, Without Breaking the Bank Don’t let the words tasting menus be daunting—it’s probably one of the most cost-effective ways to get to know a restaurant. When the economy tanked, restaurants turned to tasting, or prix fixe, menus to lure in guests to, well, taste their way through a restaurant’s menu. For a

We are celebrating the publication of The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World 2017 with a GIVEAWAY! But first, let us tell you more about the new edition. The best-selling independent guide to Walt Disney World has everything you need to plan your family’s trip, hassle free. Whether you are planning your annual vacation or preparing for your first visit ever, the book will give