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  • Holidays at Universal Orlando 2022

    Six Steps for Celebrating the Holidays at Universal Orlando in 2022

    Seasonal celebrations have finally returned at full strength to Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure, and the Unofficial Guides team has checked out this year’s events to bring you this step-by-step guide to enjoying all the Holidays at Universal Orlando 2022 festivities, running now through January 1. Although there isn’t much that’s entirely new, it’s great to see all

  • EPCOT's Behind the Seeds Tour

    Dig Into The Land’s Behind the Seeds Tour at EPCOT

    One of Walt Disney World’s best backstage experiences recently returned for the first time since the pandemic began, and the Unofficial Guide has your complete look at EPCOT’s Behind the Seeds walking tour at The Land pavilion.

  • Fantasmic! Returns to Disney's Hollywood Studios

    Fantasmic! Returns to Disney’s Hollywood Studios

    Fantasmic!, the signature evening spectacular at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, recently returned to Walt Disney World for the first time since the pandemic, and the Unofficial Guide was there on reopening night to bring you this review and video of the revived show.

  • The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World with Kids is Back! BANNER

    The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World with Kids is Back!

    We are so excited that our new edition is coming to bookstores on December 6th, after a hiatus of two years! We are giving away a copy of The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World with Kids 2023 and an adorable set of the 50th Anniversary Mickey and Minnie plushes. Find out more and enter the GIVEAWAY at the bottom

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    The Unofficial Guide to EPCOT’s Mexican Pavilion

    When EPCOT opened at Walt Disney World on October 1, 1982, only nine World Showcase pavilions graced World Showcase Lagoon. Each pavilion has a history, and we are starting a new series bringing you The Unofficial Guide to EPCOT’s World Showcase pavilions. Today we start with the Mexican pavilion. The Mexican pavilion opened with the entire theme park on October