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For more than three decades, The Unofficial Guides have claimed the #1 spot as the best-selling independent guides to Walt Disney World and Las Vegas. Likewise, The Unofficial Guide series and its authors have won many awards for journalistic excellence. The Unofficial Guide™ books are different from other guidebooks as they cater to a specific market: take-charge travelers who place a premium on

advance research, planning, and saving time. Contrasted to other guides that are written and produced as one-size-fits-all books, The Unofficial Guides succeed by incorporating the tastes, preferences, and opinions of this carefully defined target market — the individual who will most likely plan and lead the family vacation — and are built upon the data compiled by an organization with extensive training and experience in research design as well as primary data collection and analysis. The Unofficial Guide research is known and respected in both the travel industry and academe, having been cited by such diverse media as USA Today, The Orlando Sentinel, New York Times, Dallas Morning News, Travel Weekly, London Observer, Financial Times, Bottom Line, Money, the BBC, the Travel Channel, CNN, and Fox News. The Unofficial Guide™ series brings highly-technical and analytical data analysis to the world’s most complex destinations. The books are built to help anyone master such colorful vacation spots as Las Vegas, Disney World, Universal Orlando, Disneyland and Washington D.C.

27/02/2025

BLOG: Tammy Whiting, our Disney Cruise Line expert, shares 10 features you can expect in staterooms on Disney ships.

23/02/2025

OUR AUTHORS IN THE NEWS: Listen to our author, Seth Kubersky, talk about his book on the podcast, Orlando Tourism Report.

On this episode Ed is joined with Seth Kubersky to talk about his book. Before that Ed and Seth talk about what happened with the drones at lake Eola. Later Ed goes over the wrestling news of the week. DEC 27, 2024 at the WPRK Studios in Winter Park, FL

20/02/2025

BLOG: Built atop the former AMC cinemas on the west side of Downtown Disney, Parkside Market is a mid-century modern-style, two-story structure with a Palm Springs-inspired aesthetic that complements the nearby outdoor stage. Continue reading at the link in the comments.

15/02/2025

OUR AUTHOR IN THE NEWS: Seth Kubersky will be on the live broadcast on RMWorldTravel with Robert & Mary Carey and Rudy Maxa at 10:30 a.m. ET. If you can't make the live broadcast, be sure to listen to the podcast episode.

The luggage Robert & Mary and Rudy travel with, one of the Most Important Things for Successful Travel is Quality Luggage, and you'll do none better than Travelpro!

14/02/2025

BLOG: The Savor the Savanna tour is a 2-hour journey through the Harambe Wildlife Reserve, offering guests an up-close look at some of Animal Kingdom’s most beloved creatures. Link in the comments.

12/02/2025

ICYMI: We listed updates to The Unofficial Guide to Universal Orlando and Disneyland this month. Links in the comments.

28/01/2025

Tammy Whiting, our Disney Cruise Line expert, is a firm believer that any excursion involving puppies is worth the money. On her latest Disney Cruise to Alaska, she went on a great excursion that included gold panning, sled dogs, and a train ride in Skagway that ended with puppies being brought out and passed around. What could be better? https://theugseries.com/4a9BN30

28/01/2025

ICYMI: Universal Orlando is officially opening its eagerly anticipated Epic Universe theme park in just over five months, but we’ve already got your in-depth guide to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter—Ministry of Magic, direct from the brand-new Unofficial Guide to Universal Orlando 2025. https://theugseries.com/3WnRxJX

27/01/2025

ICYMI: Food, floats & lots of fun await at Universal Mardi Gras from February 1st through March 30th. https://theugseries.com/40lIXhl

27/01/2025

BLOG: If you’re a fan of Disney sweets and want to add a dash of culinary creativity to your day at Disney Springs, the Cake Decorating Experience at Amorette’s Patisserie is a must-try. This hands-on class invites guests to learn the art of cake decorating from the skilled pastry artists at one of Disney’s most beloved bakeries. This class provides a deliciously memorable opportunity.

If you’re a fan of Disney sweets and want to add a dash of culinary creativity to your day at Disney Springs, the Cake Decorating Experience at Amorette’s Patisserie is a must-try. This hands-on class invites guests to learn the art of cake decorating from the skilled pastry artists at one of Di...

24/01/2025

BLOG: We finally have some new information about the Disney Destiny! The Destiny is the third Wish-class ship and is already under construction at Meyer Werft in Papenburg, Germany. It will begin sailing in late 2025. While it’s basically the same ship and layout as the Wish and Treasure, there are a lot of changes on the inside! Tammy Whiting, our Disney Cruise Line expert, shares 10 of them.

We finally have some new information about the Disney Destiny! Tammy Whiting, our Disney Cruise Line expert, shares ten new things with us.

24/01/2025

Three new lion siblings now reside at the Harambe Wildlife Reserve at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The young lions are making their roars heard on the Kilimanjaro Safaris. Be on the lookout for Mshango, Zahara, and Neema.

Meet a new pride on the savanna, sitting atop the highest point, overlooking the lush sun-kissed Harambe Wildlife Reserve at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

23/01/2025

PHOTO OF THE DAY: Daisy Duck, the fashionista https://theugseries.com/33SIkNa

23/01/2025

ICYMI: Seth Kubersky returns to the Coaster101 podcast to talk Universal Orlando. Listen to the show now!

It’s our first podcast episode of 2025 – so of course, we have to join the discourse of the news that dominated the last few months of 2024 – closed and closing roller coasters. Roller coasters like Scorpion at Busch...

22/01/2025

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22/01/2025

ICYMI: Having just returned from her fifth Alaskan cruise, author Tammy Whiting has some recommendations for activities! If excursions are outside your vacation budget, don’t worry; there are plenty of free things to do as well. Excursions in Alaska can be pricey, but many of these may be once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Here are 10 things to do in Alaskan cruise ports.

Tammy Whiting, our Disney Cruise Line expert, shares 10 things to do in Alaskan cruise ports. Find out more!

21/01/2025

The Stella Nova Resort, located near Epic Universe, is now open! Check out the full standard room tour and views of public facilities taken during a media preview of Universal Orlando's new Stella Nova Resort.

Full standard room tour and views of public facilities during a media preview of Universal Orlando's new Stella Nova Resort, located near Epic Universe. Reco...

21/01/2025

BLOG: Universal Orlando is officially opening its eagerly anticipated Epic Universe theme park in just over five months, but we’ve already got your in-depth guide to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter—Ministry of Magic, direct from the brand-new Unofficial Guide to Universal Orlando 2025.

In-depth preview of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Epic Universe, from the Unofficial Guide to Universal Orlando 2025.

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