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Bob Sehlinger, author of The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World and creator of The Unofficial Guide Series, tells us about how his very first visit to Walt Disney World led him to writing the very first Unofficial Guide.  Currently, all theme parks, cruise lines, and other attractions are closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We at The Unofficial Guides hope

We asked Disney cookbook author Pam Brandon to share with us her favorite Disney comfort food recipe, and Tomato Florentine Soup from Boma—Flavors of Africa at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge is at the top of her list. We agree with Pam that this recipe is a comfort in these crazy times. We hope that Tomato Florentine Soup takes you to

Did you ever wonder what the Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando theme parks would look like without a single person in them? Although everyone who has visited Central Florida’s attractions during a busy period has probably dreamed of seeing the crowds vanish, I was heartbroken to have that wish come true on March 16, when I joined our friends

Scott Sanders, owner of the Disney Cruise Line Blog, shares with us the latest changes that impact Disney Cruise Line (DCL).  DCL has suspended cruise departures beginning Saturday, March 14, 2020, through April 12, joining other CLIA member cruise lines in their 30-day shutdown. The final March cruise, a 3-night Bahamian Cruise aboard the Disney Dream, sailed as scheduled from Port

Why not celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with the amazing P.J. Poison from Disney Springs’ Raglan Road Irish Restaurant & Pub? Pam Brandon and Raglan Road share with usthe recipe. Like so many of us, Pam, pictured here with Raglan Road owner John Cooke, is a fan of John’s and co-owner Paul Nolen, who keep all the cocktails true to the