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    Celebrate May the Fourth with Star Wars Characters at the Disney Parks

    Today is the first May the Fourth since the theatrical release of the final film in the Skywalker Saga, so we’re celebrating Star Wars Day with a look at some of our favorite Star Wars characters as seen at the Disney theme parks.

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    Visit a Virtual Magic Kingdom in Minecraft with Imaginears Club

    If you are seeking a cyber substitute for strolling around your favorite theme park in person, there’s a free project putting Walt Disney World inside your PC that you’re going to want to dig into. Today, we’re presenting our first-ever Unofficial Guide to an online attraction, with an introduction to exploring the Imaginears Club, a virtual Magic Kingdom inside the

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    Opening of Disneyland Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood Might Take a While

    On Tuesday, California Governor Gavin Newsom laid out a plan on how to gradually modify the stay-at-home order and allow certain businesses and schools to reopen. Joined by the Department of Public Health Director Dr. Sonia Angeli, he called for a slow reopening, in stages. The main take from this plan is that the opening of Disneyland Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood

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    Preliminary Road Map to Opening Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Announced

    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

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    Take a Virtual Tour of Washington, D.C.’s Most Popular Landmarks

    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