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  • The World of Theme-Park Rides Part I

    The World of Theme-Park Rides: Part I

    Bob Sehlinger, coauthor of The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World and founder of The Unofficial Guides Series, in a series of two articles, takes us on a tour of the world of theme-park rides. Today’s installment is about the evolution of non-coaster thrill rides.  Though Disney changed the vernacular to “attractions” and “adventures,” we’re really talking about rides. They are

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    Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom Celebrates a Socially Distanced Christmas 2020

    The pandemic has put many people’s traditional holiday plans on pause this year, but the season is still merry and bright at Walt Disney World, where the Magic Kingdom officially kicked off its socially distanced Christmas 2020 celebration on November 6th.

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    The Importance of Being Goofy: Part III

    Bob Sehlinger, founder of the Unofficial Guides Series, shares with us his sense of humor in every Unofficial Guide. Today he delivers another installment of The Importance of Being Goofy, which has been a staple in The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World over the years. You see, what really makes writing about Walt Disney World fun is that the Disney people take

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    Welcome the Holidays with Christmas Ornaments

    A stunning display of holiday decorations greets guests at Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando theme parks. It is the season to be jolly, and the parks convey the holiday spirit with bounteous decor—and plenty of Christmas merchandise. Holiday snacks and seasonal desserts are tempting, but nothing says Christmas better than the beautiful ornaments available everywhere.  The First Christmas Ornaments The origin

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    The Importance of Being Goofy: Part II

    Bob Sehlinger, founder of the Unofficial Guides Series, shares with us his sense of humor in every Unofficial Guide. Today he delivers his second installment of The Importance of Being Goofy, which has been a staple in The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World over the years. You see, what really makes writing about Walt Disney World fun is that the Disney people