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    The Unofficial Guide to Disney Cruise Line 2025 GIVEAWAY

    Planning a Disney Cruise Line (DCL) trip is a big deal. The Unofficial Guide to Disney Cruise Line 2025, by Tammy Whiting with Len Testa and Erin Foster, explains how DCL works and how to use that knowledge to stay ahead of the crowd. Len, Erin, and debut author Tammy know that readers want their time at sea to be anything but

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    10 Things to Pack for a Disney Alaskan Cruise

    Tammy Whiting, our Disney Cruise Line expert, shares with us 10 things she packs for a Disney Alaskan Cruise. 1. Big Lens – This isn’t the time to pare down on camera equipment. The wildlife photo opportunities are abundant, and you will want a big lens if you’ve got one! I have a 75-200, but I could stand an even

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    Unofficial Guide to The Villas at Disneyland Hotel

    It’s been just over a year since the Disney Vacation Club’s newest property debuted in Anaheim, and today we are taking you on a tour of The Villas at Disneyland Hotel, direct from the new Unofficial Guide to Disneyland 2025.

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    Giveaway: The Unofficial Guide to Universal Orlando 2025

    We are excited to publish the new edition of The Unofficial Guide to Universal Orlando 2025. How do some guests get on the big, new attraction in less than 20 minutes while others wait for longer than 2 hours—on the same day? Why do some guests pay full price for their visit when others can save hundreds of dollars? A

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    Food & Wine Classic Returns to Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin

    The 15th annual Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic returns November 15th through 16th, and this year’s menus have been announced. Set in a street-party atmosphere, the Food & Wine Classic offers unlimited tastings. This year, 45 dishes are featured—the most ever—and there are more than 170 beverage offerings. The Food & Wine Classic takes place