the Official Blog of the Unofficial Guides

  • How to See Five Disneyland Nighttime Spectaculars in One Night

    How to See Five Disneyland Nighttime Spectaculars in One Night

    Want to pack as many iconic nighttime spectaculars as you can into a single day at the Disneyland Resort? Follow this Unofficial Guide to seeing all of Disneyland’s most dazzling productions. To celebrate Disneyland Resort’s 70th anniversary, both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure are offering a full schedule of new and returning nighttime spectaculars, forcing guests to make some hard

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    10 Travel Must-Dos for Your European Cruise

    Having recently returned from a cruise in Europe, author Tammy Whiting is ready to share some of her travel must-dos! 1. Do Get a Passport – There’s no leeway on this one! You will need a passport that is valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date from Europe.  2. Do Get Your Cell Phone Ready –

  • Test Track 3.0 Now Open at EPCOT

    Test Track 3.0 Now Open at Walt Disney World’s EPCOT

    Test Track 3.0 has made its debut at Walt Disney World, and the Unofficial Guide has everything you need to know about the latest incarnation of EPCOT’s fastest attraction. Two years after it was first announced at the D23 Expo, the second extreme makeover of EPCOT’s Test Track attraction (now referred to as Test Track 3.0) has been completed, and

  • Farewell to Tom Sawyer Islands & Rivers of America

    Farewell to Walt Disney World’s Tom Sawyer Island and Rivers of America

    Walt Disney World’s Tom Sawyer Island and Rivers of America have closed forever, but these iconic Magic Kingdom attractions live on in today’s farewell tribute from the Unofficial Guides. Last weekend’s Independence Day celebrations hit a little differently at Walt Disney World this year, as they also marked fans’ final opportunity to visit Tom Sawyer Island and Rivers of America

  • Drones Return to Universal’s CineSational

    Drones Return to Universal’s CineSational Fountain Show

    Drones recently returned to the skies over Universal Studios Florida for the first time this year, and the Unofficial Guides team was there to capture 2025’s first full performance of Universal Orlando’s CineSational: A Symphonic Spectacular for you!