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"A Tourist's best friend!" "Indispensable"
-Chicago Sun Times -The New York Times

Welcome to the website of the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World. The Unofficial Guide is the best selling independent guide to Walt Disney World, and contains the most comprehensive coverage of Disney and Orlando-area attractions. The Unofficial Guide contains many features not found in any other book, including:

  1. Exclusively patented, field-tested touring plans that save as much as four hours of standing in line in a single day
  2. Every attraction rated and ranked for each age group
  3. In-depth profiles of all the Disney resorts, including the best rooms to request
  4. More than 250 hotels rated and ranked for quality and value, including the top non-Disney hotels for families
  5. A complete Dining Guide with ratings and reviews of all Walt Disney World restaurants, plus extensive alternatives for dining deals outside the World
  6. Tips, advice, and opinions from hundreds of Walt Disney World guests in their own words
  7. The most complete and detailed insider coverage of shopping in and out of Walt Disney World
  8. Timed comparisons of getting around by the Disney Transportation System or using your own car
  9. Extensive, objective, head-to-head comparisons of the Disney and Universal theme parks

The Unofficial Guide is available worldwide, including online from Frommers, Amazon.com, Barnes and Noble, Borders, and more.

Updates to the print edition of the Unofficial Guide can be found here.

Unofficial Guide readers can submit a survey online here.

On-line Exclusive! Our free Trip Planner will help you stay organized while planning your next trip to Walt Disney World or Disneyland. We’ve prepared expert checklists and forms to keep track of every detail from air, hotel and rental car reservations, to packing lists for infant supplies and pool gear. We also provide clear, concise worksheets for planning your days in the theme parks. It’s the most comprehensive trip organizer available for Walt Disney World and Disneyland.

Other Trip Planner features include:

  • Share trip details with family and friends! This is a great way to exchange between family members traveling together, or with your travel agent. The Trip Planner allows you to share trip information with anyone you choose instantly and on-line. You decide whether the person can only read, or is allowed to update your trip details. If you’re working with a travel agent, the agent can update your Trip Planner with airline and hotel details, and that information will be available to you instantly.

  • Print your trip organizer to take with you! When it’s time to leave for Walt Disney World, you can print your trip information in several different formats. Click on the thumbnails to view samples!

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imageOur “pocket” version measures 3.75” by 6”, and fits comfortably in a back pocket or small purse. The pocket version has all the features of our standard organizer, made small for easy carrying.




    • “Standard” pages measure 5.5” x 8”, and fit many popular organizers including the Franklin Covey™ classic, DayTimer™ Reference, Garden Path and Flavia series, At-A-Glance™ organizers, and Day Runner ™ Classic, Pro Business and Pro 5 organizers. Text Box: Thumbnail 
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      If you don’t own one of these organizers (or you don’t want to spend $20 for one), no problem! We’ll give you step-by-step instructions showing how to make your own two-pocket organizer using an inexpensive school folder in about fifteen minutes. This organizer is great for storing park tickets, receipts and maps during your trip, and vacation photos when you get home.


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    • “Large” pages measure 8.5” x 11” and fit nicely into a standard three-ring folder. These pages contain larger print for easy reading, and more room for folks who need a bit more space. The folder can be used to store park tickets, receipts and other papers during your trip.


  • Download free blank refill pages for all three organizers. Never buy refills again!

The online Trip Planner supports both Walt Disney World and Disneyland. We plan to add other destinations, including Las Vegas, New York, and the Caribbean very soon. If you’d like to suggest a destination, please let us know !