Giveaway: The Unofficial Guide to Universal Orlando 2025

We are excited to publish the new edition of The Unofficial Guide to Universal Orlando 2025. We are celebrating the upcoming edition with a giveaway. Enter for your chance to win one copy of the book. Find out more about the new edition and enter our giveaway at the end of this blog. Good luck!

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? A vacation is too important to leave to chance. Every minute—and every dollar—counts!

The Unofficial Guide to Universal Orlando 2025 explains how the resort works and how to use that knowledge to stay ahead of the crowd. Seth Kubersky and debut author Alicia Stella know that you want your vacation to be anything but average, so they have employed an expert team of researchers to find the secrets, the shortcuts, and the bargains that are sure to make your vacation exceptional! In the book, readers discover what’s available in every category, ranked from best to worst, and get detailed plans to maximize their time at Universal. They’ll learn how to stay at a top-rated hotel; eat at the best restaurants; and experience the most popular attractions at Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure, and Volcano Bay.

Here’s what’s NEW in the 2025 book:

• The most comprehensive guide available to Universal’s brand-new Epic Universe theme park, with detailed coverage of every ride, show, and restaurant
• Reviews of the Trolls roller coaster and other kids’ attractions in Universal’s new DreamWorks Land
• Information on the new character parade and nighttime fountain spectacular at Universal Studios Florida
• An up-close look at each Universal resort hotel, including the luxurious new Helios Grand
• Updated advice on taking advantage of Early Park Admission, Universal Express, and other time-saving tricks
• Ratings and reviews of fresh dining options throughout the parks and resorts, including plant-based menu items
• Insider tips and behind-the-scenes secrets from acclaimed theme-park journalist Alicia Stella

The Unofficial Guide to Universal Orlando 2025 is key to planning a perfect family vacation. Whether readers are putting together an annual trip or preparing for a first visit, this book gives the inside scoop on hotels, restaurants, attractions, and much more.

For all there is to see and do, check out The Unofficial Guide to Universal Orlando 2025 by Seth Kubersky and Alicia Stella.

About the authors: Seth Kubersky has worked for more than 25 years as a theatrical artist, culture critic, and travel journalist. Seth is the coauthor of The Unofficial Guide to Universal Orlando, The Unofficial Guide to Disneyland, and The Unofficial Guide to Las Vegas, as well as a collaborator on The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World. Seth is nationally recognized as an authority on theme parks and attractions and contributes to Orlando Weekly, Attractions Magazine, and the Unofficial Universal Orlando Podcast. Seth lives in Orlando with his wife, Genevieve, and their cats Sol, Kipper, and Pumpkin. 

Alicia Stella has been covering new attractions since 2015 on her website, Orlando Park Stop, and her YouTube Channel, Theme Park Stop. Her work has been cited in The New York Times and USA Today, as well as on CNN and The TODAY Show. She specializes in reporting on new attraction development and always looks forward to upcoming changes in Orlando theme parks. Alicia lives in Central Florida with her wife, Jenn, and their daughter, Haley.

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