The Unofficial Guide to Universal Orlando 2026

What’s NEW in The Unofficial Guide to Universal Orlando 2026: The first-ever in-depth, critical reviews of every ride and attraction at Universal’s brand-new Epic Universe theme park Tips on how to meet Toothless, the Super Mario Brothers, the Bride of Frankenstein, and other favorite characters Guide to the next-generation interactive wands at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter Honest evaluations of Universal’s new on-site resorts, including the luxurious Helios Grand Hotel Updated advice on taking advantage of Early Park Admission, Universal Express, Single Rider, and other time-saving tricks Fresh reviews of every restaurant at Epic Universe, plus updated dining recommendations for guests with special dietary needs New insider secrets and previews of upcoming attractions from acclaimed theme-park journalist Alicia Stella Save time and money with in-depth reviews, ratings, and details from the trusted source for a successful Universal Orlando vacation. How do some guests get on the big, new attraction in less than 20 minutes while others wait for longer than 2 hours—on the same day? Why do some guests pay full price for their visit when others can save hundreds of dollars? In a theme park, every minute and every dollar count. Your vacation is too important to be left to chance, so put the best-selling independent guide to Universal Orlando in your hands and take control of your trip. The Unofficial Guide to Universal Orlando 2026 explains how the resort works and how to use that knowledge to stay ahead of the crowd. Seth Kubersky and Alicia Stella know that you want your vacation to be anything but average, so they employed an expert team of researchers to find the secrets, the shortcuts, and the bargains that are sure to make your vacation exceptional! Find out…