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    Mini-Mickey

    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

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    Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World with Kids

    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

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    The Unofficial Guide to Disneyland 2016

    The Unofficial Guide to Disneyland 2016 – the key to a hassle-free vacation Enter our GIVEAWAY for your chance to win a copy of the 2016 edition. Be the first to read all about the new Paint the Night parade and the Disneyland Forever fireworks. Filled with revolutionary, field-tested touring plans that can save four hours of waiting in line in a single day,

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    The Wizarding World of Harry Potter

    The Wizarding World of Harry Potter — Hogsmeade The 20-acre Wizarding World is an amalgamation of landmarks, creatures, and themes that are faithful to the films and books. You access the area through an imposing gate that opens onto Hogsmeade, depicted in winter and covered in snow. This is The Wizarding World’s primary shopping and dining venue. Exiting Hogsmeade, you

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    The First Unofficial Guide

    A look back at what led to the first Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World By Bob Sehlinger It seems impossible that we are celebrating the 30th edition of The Unofficial Guide To Walt Disney World. And it’s all because I was mightily pissed about taking my kids to WDW and only experiencing six rides due to the stupid lines