The Unofficial Guide to Universal Orlando 2026

What’s NEW in The Unofficial Guide to Universal Orlando 2026: - The first-ever in-depth, critical reviews of every ride and attraction at Universal’s brand-new Epic Universe theme park - Tips on how to meet Toothless, the Super Mario Brothers, the Bride of Frankenstein, and other favorite characters - Guide to the next-generation interactive wands at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Honest evaluations of Universal’s new on-site resorts, including the luxurious Helios Grand Hotel - Updated advice on taking advantage of Early Park Admission, Universal Express, Single Rider, and other time-saving tricks - Fresh reviews of every restaurant at Epic Universe, plus updated dining recommendations for guests with special dietary needs - New insider secrets and previews of upcoming attractions from acclaimed theme-park journalist Alicia Stella

Seth Kubersky is the coauthor of The Unofficial Guide to Disneyland and The Unofficial Guide to Las Vegas, a contributor to The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World, and a regular contributor to the Unofficial Guides blog. A resident of Orlando since 1996, Seth is a former employee of Universal Orlando’s entertainment department. He covers arts and attractions for Orlando Weekly, Attractions Magazine, and other publications.
Alicia Stella has been covering themed attractions since 2015, on both her website and her YouTube channel Theme Park Stop. She specializes in reporting on new attraction development, and her work has been cited by The New York Times, USA Today, The Today Show, CNN, and more. Alicia lives in Central Florida with her wife, Jenn, and their daughter, Haley.