The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World and Disneyland

The Unofficial Guide to Disneyland 2022

• Everything you need to know about Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge and Avengers Campus, including detailed touring plans, descriptions of attractions and restaurants, and strategies for seeing everything the lands have to offer.
• Expanded and refreshed reviews of the best hotels in the area surrounding Disneyland Resort. Find out where you can get the best bang for your buck while you visit Anaheim.
• Updated versions of our touring plans.
• Refreshed Universal Studios Hollywood information, reviews, and touring plans, including Wizarding World of Harry Potter.

The Unofficial Guide to Universal Orlando 2022

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• The latest information on how Universal Orlando has recovered from COVID-19
• Comprehensive reviews: In-depth critical assessments of every attraction, including the new Jurassic World VelociCoaster
• New advice on taking advantage of Virtual Line, Mobile Ordering, and other technological tricks
• An up-close look at each Universal resort hotel, including the new Endless Summer Surfside Inn and Suites
• Ratings and reviews of new menu options and dining venues in the parks and CityWalk, like Bend the Bao
• Updated tips for taking advantage of Early Park Admission at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter and experiencing Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure
• Sneak peeks: Learn about the upcoming Epic Universe theme park

The Unofficial Guide to Disney Cruise Line 2022

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What's New in the Unofficial Guide to DCL 2022?

• Information on the debut of Disney’s newest cruise ship, the Wish, including restaurant themes, kids’ spaces, spa environments, entertainment venues, and interactive games
• Analysis of the latest pricing trends
• Details on DCL’s new stateroom classification system
• Changes to the pricing system at Palo, the adults-only restaurant on all the ships
• Updates on changes to booking and boarding procedures, so you can be sure that you comply with all COVID requirements
• Updates on new health and safety protocols

The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World Color Companion, 4th edition

Walt Disney World is a destination that must be seen to be appreciated. With that in mind, we give you the Color Companion.

What is The Color Companion? How is it different from The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World?

1. It Really Is a Companion The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World gives you a deep dive on all aspects of your trip, from pricing, how to get around, the best places to eat, and all the little things that will help you plan the best vacation ever. The Color Companion is the latte you treat yourself with after all the planning to remind yourself that you're going on to Walt Disney World and it's going to be amazing. Settle in with photos of the fantastic hotel you've booked, the great meal you've planned, and the attractions you love.

2. This Guide Has a Sense of Humor There is a plentiful assortment of dry, plodding travel guides for readers who would prefer to know how many rivets there are in a flying elephant than to have a good chuckle. As for us, we’re all about providing excellent information and having some fun. No useful information was sacrificed to make room for humor in the Companion. We nailed down the essential content first and then added artistic and humorous elements to make the Companion a zippier and more enjoyable read. So, if you can tolerate a little irreverence, parody, and general wackiness, the Color Companion will serve you well.

3. Sometimes We’ll Pull Your Leg We might describe a fantasy resort that’s 100 feet underground with rock-chiseled furniture and an occasional mole in the guestrooms, or an octopus sandwich with tentacles everywhere and malevolent eyes peeking from between the buns. We’re pretty good at this, and sometimes we might fool you for a minute, but to make sure you don’t call Disney reservations and attempt to book a room, or try to order the octopus sandwich at the theme park, we’ve included this little icon to signal that we’ve taken a brief break from reality.

The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World with Kids 2020

by Bob Sehlinger and Liliane J. Opsomer with Len Testa presents planning and touring tips for a family vacation, along with more than 20 special touring plans for families that are not published anywhere else.

What Makes the Kids Guide Different from the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World?

• Five new kids have joined our team to give you tips on how to make your Disney trip the best vacation ever
• All you need to know about the new 14-acre Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge land, including ride descriptions and touring plans
• Details about Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway ride, and a review of the Wonderful World of Animation and Lightning McQueen’s Racing shows at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
• Our take on Storybook Dining, the new character dining offered at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
• The latest on new hotels coming to Orlando, including Disney’s Riviera Resort; The Cove, a new hotel opening as part of the Disney World Swan & Dolphin complex; and Gran Destino Tower, the latest addition to Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort
• Review of the Margaritaville Resort Orlando and its on-site Island H2O Live! waterpark
• Updates on all the Universal Orlando attractions, including news from The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and information on the new on-site Endless Summer Resort

Beyond Disney: The Unofficial Guide to Universal Orlando, SeaWorld & The Best of Central Florida 9th edition

Includes comprehensive coverage on the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Both Universal Orlando and SeaWorld remain in the top theme parks to visit in the United States - each with attendance of almost 5 million per year.

There’s Another World Out There

If you think that central Florida consists only of Walt Disney World, you’re wrong. What’s more, you’re passing up some great fun and amazing sights. Admittedly, it’s taken a while, but Walt Disney World now has plenty of competition that measures up toe-to-toe. And though it may sound blasphemous to suggest a whole vacation in central Florida without setting foot on Disney property, it’s not only possible but also in many ways a fresh and appealing idea.

The big four non-Disney theme parks are Universal Studios Florida, Universal Islands of Adventure, SeaWorld, and Busch Gardens. Each is unique. Universal Studios Florida, a longtime rival of Disney’s Hollywood Studios, draws its inspiration from movies and television and is every bit the equal of the Disney movie-themed park. Universal Islands of Adventure is arguably the most modern, high-tech theme park in the United States, featuring an all-star lineup of thrill rides that make it the best park in Florida for older kids and young-at-heart adults.

SeaWorld provides an incomparable glimpse into the world of marine mammals and fish, served up in a way that (for the most part) eliminates those never-ending lines. Finally, Busch Gardens, with its shows, zoological exhibits, and knockout coasters, offers the most eclectic entertainment mix of any theme park we know.

All four parks approximate, equal, or exceed the Disney standard without imitating Disney, successfully blending distinctive presentations and personalities into every attraction.

Mini-Mickey: The Pocket-Sized Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World

Mini-Mickey: The Pocket-Sized Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World is the condensed version of the Unofficial team’s comprehensive Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World. Though its format is slightly larger than true pocket-sized, this is an indispensable take-along guidebook. Straightforward, tightly organized, and well indexed, Mini-Mickey is the perfect resource when you want the most important information fast.

For readers on a short or impromptu trip to Walt Disney World the contents of Mini-Mickey can easily be digested on the flight or drive down, or at the hotel the night before visiting the parks. Scientifically created touring plans for each park will save four or more hours of standing in line.

For those who do not have time to plan their Disney trip in depth, Mini-Mickey takes the guesswork out of visiting the parks and ensure that the reader sees as much as possible with the least amount of stress and effort. This book provides expert authority on how to make the most efficient and most practical use of any family’s time.

Because every minute and every dollar counts, Mini Mickey: The Pocket-Sized Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World provides the information needed to tour Walt Disney like a pro.