The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World (Frommer's S.) - Softcover

Sehlinger, Bob

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0764566040 ISBN 13: 9780764566042

Publisher: Hungry Minds Inc,U.S., 2002

Synopsis

The Unofficial Guides® are the "Consumer Reports" of travel guides, offering candid evaluations of their destinations′ attractions, hotels, restaurants, shopping, nightlife, sports, and more, all rated and ranked by a team of unbiased inspectors so even the most compulsive planners can be sure they′re spending their time and money wisely. Each guide addresses the needs of everyone from families to business travelers, with handy charts that demonstrate how each place stacks up against the competition. Plus, all the details are pulled out so they′re extremely easy to scan. This annually updated blockbuster is everyone′s favorite insider guide to the ins and outs of Orlando, one of the most–visited destinations in the U.S. Our team of anonymous inspectors has checked out every inch of the Disney parks, and they′ve been completely honest and objective in their evaluations of every ride, show, hotel, and restaurant. With the Unofficial Guide in hand, readers know they′re maximizing their time, enjoying all the fun, and getting their money′s worth. The Unofficial Guide® to Walt Disney World® also includes: Every attraction rated and ranked for each age group, based on interviews and surveys of more than 18,000 families When to go and how to avoid the crowds: The best times of year and the best days of the week Field–tested touring itineraries for each park, including Sea World and Universal′s Islands of Adventure –– for families, couples, honeymooners, and singles All the area hotels rated and ranked for value and quality of rooms, plus reviews of all the Disney restaurants How to find and meet the Disney characters Other Unofficial Guides® to Disney and the rest of the central Florida parks include The Unofficial Guide® to Walt Disney World® for Grown–Ups, The Unofficial Guide® to Walt Disney World® with Kids, Mini Mickey, Inside Disney: The Incredible Story of Walt Disney World® and the Man Behind the Mouse , and Beyond Disney: The Unofficial Guide to Universal, Sea World, and the Best of Central Florida .

About this title

Review:

While Walt Disney World stands for fun, fun, fun, it comes at a hefty cost--long waits, huge crowds and high prices. As Bob Sehlinger writes in his Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World "when it comes to Walt Disney World you either need a plan or a frontal lobotomy". As the huge complex of theme parks has grown to roughly the size of Boston, so has Sehlinger's guide, from less than 200 pages to over 700. While that may seem formidable, every one is chock full of invaluable information for making the most of your time and money, with the least amount of hassle. Sehlinger is an excellent guide--witty and readable and he and his research crew have done a commendable job figuring out the most efficient and economical ways to spend your time. They even researched traffic patterns at each of the parks (Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney-MGM Studios and the Animal Kingdom) and devised touring plans tailored to a wide range of needs--visitors with or without kids, seniors, disabled guests and even expectant mothers (who cannot, unfortunately, go to the Mad Tea Party). Visitors who use these touring plans typically spend over three hours less in line than those who wing it (how can you not love this book?). You're not, of course, restricted to the tours. Each attraction is given a lengthy description and evaluation, including ratings for age groups, probable waiting time and when to go. As if all that hand holding isn't enough, there are just as thorough reviews of each of the hotels and eateries both inside and outside the park. Finally, Sehlinger has the sort of tips you aren't going to get from Disney but really need, such as how to get in before the official opening time; how to cut down time spent in lines; deciding when to go, right down to the day of the week; coping with children's needs, from bathrooms to blisters to fear; and how to navigate Disney's transport system. With the average cost of a day at Disney for a family of four coming in at 391 US dollars, the price of this guide is a small outlay to ensure that your time at Disney World is truly magical. --Lesley Reed

Review:

"In the Disney world, there is one source of information revered and trusted above all others. (The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World)."
―Paul Gauder, WDW Family Style.

"If you're looking for a reliable guidebook, the leader is the Unofficial series."
―The Mail (London)

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

"Indispensable"
―The New York Times

"The Unofficial Guide is, without question, one of the best Disney travel guides available."
―MouseChat.net

About this edition

• Publisher: Hungry Minds Inc,U.S.
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0764566040
• ISBN 13: 9780764566042
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 816