The Everything Guide to Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, and Greater Orlando: Hotels, Restaurants, Major Attractions, and More

by Jason R. Rich

Every year, millions of holiday makers travel to Orlando to experience a jam-packed vacation, from early morning golf to late nights on Pleasure Island. Planning the whole trip can seem overwhelming,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1580620531
• ISBN13: 9781580620536
• Release Date: January 1998
• Publisher: Adams Media Corporation
• Length: 318 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 8.0" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

An ideal book for those planning an Orlando trip. Great buy!

I purchased this book while planning my family trip to Orlando. I found it to be extremely helpful and is one of the few books available that covers Walt Disney World, Orlando and Seaworld at the same time. This book is ideal for first time visitors to the Orlando area, repeat visitors who have not been to Orlando in awhile and/or those who want to do a good bit of planning before their trip. When my family first started planning our trip, we knew that there was no way for us to be able to see everything we wanted to in this visit. We wanted to make the most of our travel dollars and visit only places that the whole family can enjoy. This book was extremely useful in giving us information on accommodations, restaurants, parks and their must-see attractions. For each ride/attraction/show within the major theme parks, for instance, the author provides a star rating system based on the individual's age (e.g. 2-4 years, 5-10 years, and so on, including Senior Citizens) as well as information on the attraction itself. There are also "Helpful Hints" sprinkled throughout the book as well as "Travel Tips," "Hot Spots" and "Fast Facts." I found this extremely useful in helping us determine which theme parks would provide the optimum enjoyment for our family.To give you an idea of how much this book covers, I have listed the chapters below:1. Preparing for your Vacation2. Choosing your Accommodations3. Admission to the Disney Theme Parks4. Orlando-Area Dining5. Introduction to the Magic Kingdom6. Exploring the Magic Kingdom7. Kid-Oriented Areas of the Magic Kingdom8. All About Epcot9. The Disney-MGM Studios10. Disney's Animal Kingdom11. Disney's Water Parks12. Disney Nightlife13. A High Seas Adventure (Disney Cruise Lines)14. The Universal Orlando Resort15. The Universal Studios Florida Theme Park16. Universal Escape's Islands of Adventure17. Universal City Walk18. SeaWorld and Discovery Cove19. Exploring Greater Orlando20. Planning Your TripIn addition to this extensive list are maps, important phone numbers, an attraction selection worksheet and daily itinerary. In short, I would have to say that this book gives a lot of bang for the buck. It would recommend it to those with families who are planning to visit the Orlando area and plan to enjoy Walt Disney World as well as the other non-Disney theme parks.