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    Disney’s Magical Express to End Service

    For 15 years, millions of visitors have relied on Disney’s Magical Express bus service for free transportation between Orlando International Airport and the Walt Disney World Resort, but they’ll soon need to find a new ride because the popular service is going extinct.

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    Disney’s Animal Kingdom Welcomes Nigerian Dwarf Goats

    Walt Disney World experienced large herds of guests flocking to all of the theme parks during the recent winter holidays, but one very special group of new arrivals was welcomed at Disney’s Animal Kingdom just ahead of the New Year. Kilimanjaro Safaris is now home to an adorable assembly of Nigerian Dwarf Goats, and we were delighted to close out

  • The World of Theme-Park Rides Part II

    The World of Theme-Park Rides: Part II

    Bob Sehlinger, coauthor of The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World, in a series of two articles, takes us on a tour of the different theme park rides. In today’s installment he focuses on roller coasters.  If you ever go to a party where guests are discussing Immelmanns, batwings, heartline rolls, dive-loops, rollovers, lift hills, and LIM launchers, don’t mistake the

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    The Unofficial Guides’ 7 Most Anticipated Attractions of 2021

    This past year was a wild ride in every sense of the world! We are finally ready to bid farewell to 2020, and we look forward in anticipation of some of the spectacular themed attractions set to open across the country in the new year. With coronavirus vaccines now beginning to be distributed, travel and tourism are looking to make

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    The Importance of Being Goofy: Part IV

    Bob Sehlinger, founder of the Unofficial Guides Series, shares with us his sense of humor in every Unofficial Guide. Today, he delivers his latest 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