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No land nor world escapes from  Frozen fever, and if you have Anna and Elsa fans in your party here is what you can do to meet the characters and get some warm hugs. Anna & Elsa’s Royal Welcome After coping with overwhelming crowds at their tiny Fantasyland meet-and-greet cottage for over a year, Disney relocated the insanely popular ladies

If you think that central Florida consists only of Walt Disney World, you’re wrong. What’s more, you’re passing up some great fun and amazing sights. And though it may sound blasphemous to suggest a whole vacation in central Florida without setting foot on Disney property, it’s not only possible but also in many ways a fresh and appealing idea. For

The Spa at Four Seasons Resort Orlando opened in late 2014 and debuts in the #2 spot of our Orlando spa ratings. Like the Grand Floridian’s Senses spa, the Four Seasons’ spa has all the bells and whistles (or, if you prefer, all the candles and soft lighting) you could hope for. Our reviewers tend to prefer the Grand Floridian’s

Mini-Mickey the CliffsNotes-style version of The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World The optimum stay at Walt Disney World is seven days, but many visitors don’t have nearly that long to devote to all that this massive destination affords. Some folks are in town on business, with only a day or two available for Disney’s enticements. Others are en route

The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World with Kids 2016 is coming to a bookstore near you next month. We are celebrating the new arrival with a giveaway!  But first more about the new edition The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World with Kids The book is jam-packed with useful tips, great advice, excellent discussion, and practical travel knowledge gleaned from years of Walt