The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World 2008 (Unofficial Guides)

The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World 2008 (Unofficial Guides) | Bob Sehlinger, Len Testa | A Must-Have for Walt Disney World Travelers

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	The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World 2008 (Unofficial Guides) Bob Sehlinger, Len Testa Wiley, 2007 - 864 pages average customer review:based on 80 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

must-have

If you are new to Disney vacations...it would be extremely helpful to read this book! Disney can be very overwhelming - and some tips can mean the difference between a so-so visit and an extraordinary one (like making character meal reservations way in advance).

A Must-Have for Walt Disney World Travelers

Whether you go for one day or two weeks, you won't get into WDW for less than $200 per person, even with a AAA discount. You are investing a substantial amount of money, and your anticipated return on investment is fun and great memories. You will only achieve that result IF YOU ARE PROPERLY PREPARED.

A typical family might buy tickets from the Disney site, find their way to the park and wander in with no plan whatsoever. We met one such family on our way out of Magic Kingdom on the eve of a "Pirates and Princesses" party. We knew about the 7 PM shutdown of the park and planned our day around it. We knew that crowds are much thinner on a P&P day. Others were confused, dissapointed and angry. Those with the "park hopper" ticket option could commute to another park from 7 PM to 11 PM. The unprepared ended up at a fast food joint for the rest of the evening.

"The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World" is a near-perfect manual for getting the most bang for your buck at the 4 amusement parks, the water parks, and other areas around "The World." I spent approximately 40 hours with this book from January through May, 2008, and was able to make the following decisions:

1) Which Ticket Options to Buy or Avoid (and why),

2) Specific Days for Each Park (via the "crowd planner" on the website - try it at www.touringplans.com for a one-month free lookahead),

3) Where to Stay (Off-campus at the Marriott Springhill Suites - 5 minutes away),

4) Which Attractions to Visit When in Each Park,

5) Which Rides Require Fastpass (the fast-track tickets to popular attractions that require you to come back after an hour or so, then ride almost immediately),

6) The Best Places to Eat (and Worst Places to Avoid) on Campus (for price and quality).

If you don't find the answers that you are looking for, write to the author and ask him your question. He responded to my email very quickly. he may put your question and answer in the next edition (although at 848 pages, additions are making the book less portable). For example, I am 6'7" tall, and found that "cast members" (park workers) would accomodate my need for extra knee room by giving me 2 seats on rides like Splash Mountain, where I would not otherwise fit. I will ask the author to include that tip.

I am recommending this book to everyone I know who is planning a trip to WDW. We had three days in three of the four parks; the knowledge of which attractions could and could not be skipped was well worth the price of this book.

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The only book you need!

We just completed a trip to WDW. This comprehensive book is all you need. They take you through planning for your trip to tips during your stay. The best part is the touring plans. They help save time and stress, and they're flexible. I totally recommend this book!

Love this book!

This is a really great book!! I've been to Disney twice before with my 2 children who are under the age of 5. This book offers great tips on things to do with children while waiting in line, what to do about strollers, etc. Lots of things I hadn't thought of before. I wish I had bought this sooner. There is a ton of info in here all in one place. As far as the touring plans, I think you just need to take those in stride...if you have a family that will follow them...great...if not then try to follow as closely as possbile. I think as long as you are armed with information, your trip will be much more pleasant than if you just show up and wing it! Love the comparisons on Character Meals and also on the Hotels on Disney Property. There's even info on hotels and restaurants other than on Disney Property. Again...great source of info all in one place.

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