I'm not sure what happened to my Unofficial Guide, but it's smaller, has lots of pictures, and is hilariously funny. Okay, the truth is, I know what happened to the Guide: The authors put out a color companion full of great photos and condensed some of the information. They also added more humor. The Unofficial Guide, if you're not aware, is a travel guide to Disney. However, that might be an understatement. The Unofficial Guide is big. It's chock full of information about things you never thought to ask but really need to know, like how your little kid will probably be afraid on Snow White even though it's a princess-themed ride, for goodness sake. Most importantly, the authors really love Disney and are there all the time, so you're not just getting some blurb about a Disney resort or restaurant from someone who visited it once or worse, from someone who didn't visit it at all. It's probably safe to say that no one knows Disney better than these guys.
The Color Companion has much of the same information as the Unofficial Guide, but with tons of great photos and, as noted above, funny commentary. Just when you think the authors are getting serious, they whip out a nun with a ruler or urge you not to confuse Bratwurst with Brat Worst (the kind of kid you might happen to meet on a hot day in Epcot). If you're intimidated by the heft of the Unofficial Guide, which incidently also makes a handy door stopper, this smaller version will tell you just about everything you need to know and keep you entertained in the process. Is there enough here that you don't need the Unofficial Guide? Maybe. It depends on what you want. In particular, I think those who find the Guide too overwhelming will be pleasantly surprised by the Color Companion.
The Color Companion is a reasonably priced $19.99 and does not make a nice door stopper or increase your airline baggage fees.
You can get it online from Amazon or Powell's.
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