The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World helps readers make better decisions before and during their trips. Topics include:

• Best times to visit Disney World and Disneyland Ticket choices, park reservations, and Park Hopper options
• Hotels, vacation rentals, and nearby Good Neighbor properties
• Lightning Lane, virtual queues, and standby-line strategies
• Dining reservations, character meals, and mobile food ordering
• Touring plans that reduce waits and wasted steps
• Packing, weather, walking, strollers, and family travel tips
• New attractions, updates, and changes coming in 2027

Here’s what’s NEW in the 2026 book:

• Learn when to visit Universal to get lower crowds and bigger hotel discounts
• Find updated advice on taking advantage of Early Park Admission, Universal Express, Single Rider, and other time-saving tricks
• Take advantage of the first-ever in-depth, critical reviews of every ride and attraction at Universal’s brand-new Epic Universe theme park
• Read ratings and reviews of every restaurant at Epic Universe, plus updated dining recommendations for guests with special dietary needs
• Get an honest evaluation of each Universal resort hotel, including the luxurious Helios Grand Hotel
• Enjoy a guide to the next-generation interactive wands at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter
• Discover tips on how to meet Toothless, the Super Mario Brothers, the Bride of Frankenstein, and other favorite characters
• Uncover insider secrets and previews of upcoming attractions from acclaimed theme-park journalist Alicia Stella

Make the right choices to give your family a vacation they’ll never forget. The Unofficial Guide to Disneyland 2027 is your key to planning a perfect stay. Whether you’re putting together your annual trip or preparing for your first visit, this book gives you the insider scoop on hotels, restaurants, attractions, and more.

• Full reviews with touring tips for new and updated attractions like Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run, featuring The Mandalorian and Grogu, and Soarin' Across America
• Details on the new Avengers Infinity Defense and Stark Flight Lab rides at Disney California Adventure, plus previews of Avatar and Coco expansions
• Expert advice for maximizing your visit by using Disneyland's mobile ordering and Lightning Lane services
• Patented, field-tested touring plans that save you hours in line each day
• Dining reviews of more than 60 restaurants, including recent additions to Downtown Disney
• Profiles of over 40 Disneyland-area hotels for every budget
• An in-depth guide to Universal Studios Hollywood, featuring the new Fast & Furious roller coaster, Super Nintendo World, and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter

Here’s what’s NEW in the 2026 book:

• Take in advice for first-time cruisers: money-saving strategies, packing tips and other pre-trip preparation, preferred ships and itineraries, and how to hit the deck running your first day onboard
• Utilize suggestions for deciding whether a Disney cruise or a Walt Disney World vacation is the better choice for your family
• Examine in-depth comparisons between Disney Cruise Line and its competitors
• Find out the scoop on different stateroom types and how to choose the best room for your needs, with updated stateroom floor plans and links to stateroom tours
• Read detailed descriptions of Disney’s two private islands: Castaway Cay and Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point
• Uncover first-hand reviews and experiences from the newest ships: Disney Adventure and Disney Destiny
• Enjoy expanded coverage and unbiased opinions about what to expect onboard every DCL ship and what to do in Disney’s ports of call
• Get reports on what’s coming next for DCL in 2027 and beyond
• Utilize the planning timeline for your Disney cruise, with advice on the best time to book it