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Len Testa, coauthor of The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World and creator of Touring Plans, tells us about his very first visit to Walt Disney World and what led to a lifelong love for the theme parks. 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

For the first time in memory, Walt Disney World will be empty of crowds this holiday weekend. Although the parks are shuttered, we still can “hop” back in time for a photographic visit with two of the Magic Kingdom’s rarest residents, Mr. and Mrs. Easter Bunny!

Felicity Pipe, also known as Tink, is one of our kid contributors to The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World with Kids. Her mother, Jeanine, tells us how the current news about park closings has been so heartbreaking for the entire Pipe family. Currently, all theme parks, cruise lines, and other attractions are closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We

We know you’ve enjoyed following the adventures of the Unofficial Guide authors through our books and blogs, but did you ever wonder what it takes to become a member of our team? While we are all cooped up inside waiting to get back to covering the attractions, we thought we’d share with you our “origin stories,” and today you’ll hear

Born in a Galaxy far, far, away, it is no surprise that Baby Yoda has still not made it to my loving home in Birmingham, Alabama. Baby Yoda, also known as The Child, from the popular Disney+ series The Mandalorian, took the world by storm last year, and the little green creature stole my heart.  Currently, all theme parks, cruise lines, and other