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The Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force has laid out preliminary plans for eventually reopening the Orlando area attractions, hotels, and businesses, including Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando. While the stay-at-home orders expire this Thursday, there will be phased openings that MAY begin as early as May 11. However, that date is not confirmed.  These are initial guidelines from

Renee Sklarew, author of The Unofficial Guide to Washington, D.C., takes us on a virtual tour of D.C.’s most popular landmarks. Currently, most museums and landmarks are closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We at The Unofficial Guides hope all our readers and their loved ones, remain healthy and safe. Without intending to trivialize the current crisis, we will continue

If you joined us for our recent ride on Kilimanjaro Safaris, you’re probably eager for an even closer look at the amazing creatures spotted along Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s most expansive attraction. You’re in luck— because today we’re taking a virtual walk through Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail, which is the safari ride’s self-guided sister attraction.

Erin Foster, coauthor of The Unofficial Guide to Disney Cruise Line, shares with us how she came to join the Unofficial Guides team. Currently, all theme parks, cruise lines, and other attractions are closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We at The Unofficial Guides hope all our readers and their loved ones, as well as all attraction employees, remain healthy

Flight of Passage and Expedition Everest might get the lion’s share of attention from thrill-seeking visitors to Disney’s Animal Kingdom, but Kilimanjaro Safaris—the park’s original headliner—is still king of the E-Tickets in our book, thanks to its awe-inspiring cast of live residents. You might not be able to take a ride on Kilimanjaro Safaris right now in reality, but you