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Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World

Guide Rating -

Pros	• encyclopedic scope • abundant tips for saving time and money • itineraries for each theme park

Cons	• very heavy tome! 772 pages. • be sure you're buying the latest edition! The book is updated frequently.

The Bottom Line - This book was so essential we carried all 772 pages of it with us daily, to all four theme parks-- which surely says it all.

Product Description

•	Though not specifically for family travelers, this book has numerous tips for visiting WDW with kids. Also, each attraction is rated for appeal to Preschoolers, Gradeschoolers, Teens, and Young Adults.
•	Throughout the book, the focus is on saving both time and money: time is a precious commodity indeed during a visit to WDW.
•	Be sure to study the one- and two-day itineraries given for each of the four major theme parks. Even if you don't stick to the agenda, you'll get a good idea of the highlights of each park.

Guide Review

Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World Visiting Walt Disney World is giant fun for families, but a giant challenge too: you'll want to visit four major theme parks, (each larger than Disneyland), and possibly two water parks; prices are expensive, weather hot, crowds hectic, kids can go into meltdown-- you need advice! This book tells you how to minimize waiting in line-ups, and maximize fun. Having a "game plan" for each day is essential. Another key element of a trip to WDW is lodgings. Many families choose to say on-property at one of the themed Disney World Resorts. Which one to pick? What are the advantages of staying on-property? Long before the date of your vacation, you'll need to plan. "Dining in and around Walt Disney World" is another essential topic. Family travelers need to feed hungry little mouths numerous times a day: sometimes your eye is on the budget, sometimes you'll want the fun of a character meal. Finally, Walt Disney World is the size of Boston: planning your transportation is vital. Be sure to read the section on "How to Travel Around the World." My sole caution about this book is that it's grown into a mighty tome. Still, it's worth carrying with you in the theme parks so you'll have details about every attraction. We'd have missed many good attractions without this book: it's particularly handy for finding a quick ride to experience while waiting for a Fastpass return-time.

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Teresa Plowright
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