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The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World 2027
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18 August 2026

Save time and money with in-depth reviews, ratings, and details from the trusted source for a successful Walt Disney World 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 Walt Disney World in your hands and take control of your trip.
The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World 2027 explains how Walt Disney World works and how to use that knowledge to stay ahead of the crowd. Becky Gandillon, Bob Sehlinger, and Len Testa, know that you want your vacation to be anything but average, so they employ an expert team of researchers to find the secrets, the shortcuts, and the bargains that are sure to make your vacation exceptional! Find out what’s available in every category, ranked from best to worst, and get detailed plans to make the most of your time at Walt Disney World. Stay at a top-rated hotel, eat at the best restaurants, and experience all the most popular attractions.
Make the right choices to give your family a vacation they’ll never forget. The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World 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.
Keep in the know on the latest updates and changes at Walt Disney World. Here’s what’s NEW in the 2027 book:
- Learn when to visit Walt Disney World to get lower crowds and bigger hotel discounts
- Uncover where to find money-saving deals on tickets and hotels, including a tutorial for using Priceline Express Deals to save up to 55% on your Disney resort
- Successfully navigate every type of line offered for Disney attractions and how you can save the most time by choosing the right ones
- Enjoy expanded coverage of Disney’s bars and lounges in the comprehensive dining chapter
- Find the most in-depth analysis of the Disney Dining Plan, with every menu item analyzed to determine whether the plan will save money or cost you more
- Discover the highest-rated buildings at every Disney resort and how to request the best rooms for your stay
- Preview Disney’s newest lands: The Walt Disney Studios at Hollywood Studios and Tropical Americas at Animal Kingdom
- Read the new guide to EPCOT festivals and holiday celebrations to make the most of every season
- Utilize new touring plans—with free online customization to match your family’s needs—saving the most time in line at every Disney park
“In the Disney world, there is one source of information revered and trusted above all others: [The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World].”
—Paul Gauder, WDW Family Style
“If you’re looking for a reliable guidebook, the leader is the Unofficial series.”
—The Mail (London)
“A Tourist’s Best Friend!”
—Chicago Sun-Times
“Indispensable”
—The New York Times
“The Unofficial Guide is, without question, one of the best Disney travel guides available.”
—MouseChat.net
Becky Gandillon is the coauthor of The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World. From St. Louis, Missouri, Becky combines her love for data and Disney by analyzing crowd and touring patterns at Walt Disney World and Disneyland. Becky and her family love traveling both to the World and around the real world.
Bob Sehlinger, a Lowell Thomas Award-winning journalist, is best known as the creator and producer of The Unofficial Guide series.
Len Testa, a lifelong Disney theme park fan, is also coauthor of The Unofficial Guide to Disneyland and The Unofficial Guide to the Disney Cruise Line. Len leads the team at Touring Plans, a research arm of The Unofficial Guides.
List of Maps and Diagrams
Introduction
Part 1: Walt Disney World: An Overview
Part 2: Planning Before You Leave Home
Part 3: Making the Most of Your Time
Part 4: Making the Most of Your Money
Part 5: Accommodations
Part 6: Dining in and Around Walt Disney World
Part 7: Walt Disney World with Kids
Part 8: Tips for Varied Circumstances
Part 9: Arriving and Getting Around
Part 10: Bare Necessities
Part 11: The Magic Kingdom
Part 12: Epcot
Part 13: Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Part 14: Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Part 15: The Water Parks
Part 16: Behind-the-Scenes and VIP Tours
Part 17: Disney Springs, Shopping, and Nightlife
Part 18: Recreation and Spas
Accommodations Index
Restaurant Index
Subject Index
Touring Plans