Book 214


Book 234

The Unofficial Guide

by Mr Bob Sehlinger

Published 5 March 2010

Book 262


Book 281


Book 282

Mini Mickey

by Mr Bob Sehlinger and Ritchey Halphen

Published 6 January 1998
Mini-Mickey: The Pocket-Sized Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World is the condensed version of the Unofficial team's comprehensive Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World. Though its format is slightly larger than true pocket-sized, this is an indispensable take-along guidebook. Straightforward, tightly organized, and well indexed, Mini-Mickey is the perfect resource when you want the most important information fast. For readers on a short or impromptu trip to Walt Disney World the contents of Mini-Mickey can easily be digested on the flight or drive down, or at the hotel the night before visiting the parks. Scientifically created touring plans for each park will save four or more hours of standing in line. Mini-Mickey will take the guesswork out of visiting the parks and ensure that the reader will see as much as possible with the least amount of stress and effort. This book provides expert authority on how to make the most efficient and most practical use of any family's time. Because every minute and every dollar counts, Mini Mickey: The Pocket-Sized Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World provides the information needed to tour Walt Disney World like a pro.

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The Unofficial Guides series is the only one that offers evaluations based on reader surveys and critiques, compiled by a team of unbiased inspectors.

Sophisticated, cutting edge research providing readers with extremely valuable information available in no other travel series, saving families time and money. From how to prepare for the trip and to how to get there to when to go and importantly how to get around efficiently, this guide provides an indispensable tool on the ground. The easy to use full-colour design, detailed, full-colour maps and invaluable touring plans will make sure families enjoy every minute at the park. Hotels are ranked and rated, and with attractions and restaurants appear in all price categories. There's also extensive information on shopping, nightlife, and sports.

Contents include:

  • Valuable planning advice to ensure you have an easy trip
  • All the facts and information you need for getting to Paris and the Resort
  • Disneyland Park in detail, including: Main Street, U.S.A., Frontierland, Adventureland, Fantasyland, Discoveryland, Live Entertainment at Disneyland Paris Park.
  • Touring plans to suit all ages.
  • Walt Disney Studio Park in detail, including: Arriving and Getting Orientated, Toon Studio, Production Courtyard, Live Entertainment at Walt Disney Studios Park
  • All you need to know about Dining, Lodging and Shopping at the Resort
  • Nightly entertainment covering: In the Theme Parks, In the Resort Hotels, At Davy Crockett Ranch, At Disney Village, Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show
Sport and Recreational activities, from skating to pony rides.

Mini-Mickey: The Pocket-Sized Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World is the condensed version of the Unofficial team's comprehensive Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World. Though its format is slightly larger than true pocket-sized, this is an indispensable take-along guidebook. Straightforward, tightly organized, and well indexed, Mini-Mickey is the perfect resource when you want the most important information fast. For readers on a short or impromptu trip to Walt Disney World the contents of Mini-Mickey can easily be digested on the flight or drive down, or at the hotel the night before visiting the parks. Scientifically created touring plans for each park will save four or more hours of standing in line. For those who do not have time to plan their Disney trip in depth, Mini-Mickey takes the guesswork out of visiting the parks and ensure that the reader sees as much as possible with the least amount of stress and effort. This book provides expert authority on how to make the most efficient and most practical use of any family's time.
Because every minute and every dollar counts, Mini Mickey: The Pocket-Sized Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World provides the information needed to tour Walt Disney like a pro.



Honest and Outspoken Advice from the Unofficial Experts

The Unofficial Guide to Universal Orlando 2020 by Seth Kubersky is packed with detailed, specific information on every ride, show, and restaurant in the resort. The guide includes info on where to find the cheapest Universal Orlando admission tickets, how to save big on Universal on-site hotel rooms and skip the regular lines in the parks, when to visit Universal Orlando for the lightest crowds, and everything else you need to know for a stress-free Universal Orlando experience.

  • Comprehensive reviews: In-depth critical assessments of every attraction, including the new Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure
  • Touring Plans: Patented, field-tested touring plans that literally save you hours in line
  • Hotel recommendations: An up close look at each Universal resort hotel and how to get the most out of on-site benefits such as Early Park Admission
  • Dining guide: Ratings and reviews of more than 80 restaurants, including all full-service eateries at the parks and at CityWalk
  • Invaluable advice: Best times of year to visit and how to get around the lines, with details on Universal’s exciting seasonal events such as Halloween Horror Nights and Mardi Gras
  • The Wizarding World of Harry Potter: Complete coverage of Hogsmeade and Diagon Alley, with updated tips for experiencing the Escape from Gringotts and Forbidden Journey rides
  • Sneak peeks: Learn about the new value-priced Endless Summer Resort

OVER 6 MILLION UNOFFICIAL GUIDES SOLD!

“A Tourist’s Best Friend!”
Chicago Sun-Times

“Indispensable”
—The New York Times


Your no-nonsense, consumer-oriented guide to Disney's Cruise Line

The Unofficial Guide to the Disney Cruise Line by with Erin Foster, Laurel Stewart, and Ritchey Halphen describes the best of Disney's ships and itineraries, including a couple of stellar restaurants, top-notch children's activities, and Castaway Cay, one of the best vacation islands in the Caribbean.

The book also lists which on-board entertainment and restaurants should be skipped, including recommendations on what to do instead. Along the way, this indispensable travel companion shows how to save money; choose the right stateroom, ship, and itinerary; and get to and from the cruise with ease.

The guide also provides full coverage of the Disney-run European river cruises and includes itinerary and port guides.

An indispensable read when visiting Walt Disney World with kids

The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World with Kids 2018 is JAM-PACKED with useful tips, great advice, excellent discussion, and practical travel knowledge gleaned from years of Walt Disney World travel experience.

In this guidebook, authors Bob Sehlinger and Liliane Opsomer specifically address the needs of kids, with-in some cases-research and input from kids. Len Testa leads an experienced team of researchers whose work has been cited by such diverse sources as USA Today and Operations Research Forum.

The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World with Kids digs deeper and offers more specific information than any other guidebook. This is the only guide that explains how to make every minute and every dollar of your vacation count. With advice that is direct, prescriptive, and detailed, it takes the guesswork out of your family vacation. Step-by-step detailed plans allow you to visit Walt Disney World with your children with absolute confidence and peace of mind.



Honest and Outspoken Advice on Las Vegas from the Unofficial Experts

Your guide on how to have fun and understand the crazy environment that is today's Las Vegas. With insightful writing, up-to-date reviews of major attractions, and a lot of "local" knowledge, The Unofficial Guide to Las Vegas 2020 has it all. This is the only guide that explains how Las Vegas works and how to use that knowledge to make every minute and every dollar of your time there count. With advice that is direct, prescriptive, and detailed, it takes out the guesswork. The reader will also find the sections about the history of the town and the chapters on gambling fascinating. In truth, The Unofficial Guide to Las Vegas 2020, by Bob Sehlinger and Seth Kubersky, emphasizes how to have fun and understand the crazy environment that is today's Vegas.

  • Nearly 100 hotels and casinos described, rated, and ranked-the most offered by any guidebook-plus strategies for scoring the best room rate
  • Reviews of more than 100 restaurants-a complete dining guide within the guide, plus the best buffets and brunches
  • The best places to play for every casino game
  • Almost 50 pages of gambling tips, including how to play, recognizing sucker games, and cutting the house advantage to the bone
  • Critical reviews of more than 70 of Las Vegas's best shows
  • Complete coverage of the Las Vegas nightclub, bar, and lounge scene, with surefire advice on how to get into the most exclusive venues
  • Detailed instructions for avoiding Strip and I-15 traffic gridlock
  • In-depth descriptions and consumer tips on shopping and experiencing attractions

OVER 6 MILLION UNOFFICIAL GUIDES SOLD!

"A Tourist's Best Friend!"
-Chicago Sun-Times

"Indispensable"
-The New York Times


Compiled and written by a former Universal Orlando employee, and based upon decades of research from a team whose work has been cited by such diverse sources as USA Today and Operations Research Forum, The Unofficial Guide to Universal Orlando is packed with detailed, specific information on every ride, show, and restaurant in the resort, including insider insight on Harry Potter's Hogsmeade and Diagon Alley attractions. Step-by-step detailed touring plans allow you to make the most of every minute and dollar during your Universal Orlando vacation. Where to find the cheapest Universal Orlando admission tickets, how to save big on Universal on-site hotel rooms and skip the regular lines in the parks, when to visit Universal Orlando for the lightest crowds, and everything else you need to know for a stress-free Universal Orlando experience.

Honest and Outspoken Advice from the Unofficial Experts

The Unofficial Guide to Universal Orlando 2022 by Seth Kubersky is packed with detailed, specific information on every ride, show, and restaurant in the resort. The guide includes info on where to find the cheapest Universal Orlando admission tickets, how to save big on Universal on-site hotel rooms and skip the regular lines in the parks, when to visit Universal Orlando for the lightest crowds, and everything else you need to know for a stress-free Universal Orlando experience.

What's NEW in the 2022 edition of The Unofficial Guide to Universal Orlando:

  • The full scoop on the new Jurassic World VelociCoaster
  • New advice on taking advantage of Virtual Line, Mobile Ordering, and other technological tricks
  • An up-close look at each Universal resort hotel, including the new Endless Summer Surfside Inn and Suites
  • Ratings and reviews of new menu options and dining venues in the parks and CityWalk, like Bend the Bao
  • Updated tips for taking advantage of Early Park Admission at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter and experiencing Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure
  • The latest information on how Universal Orlando has recovered from COVID-19
  • Sneak peeks: Learn about the upcoming Epic Universe theme park