Product Description

Walt Disney World includes four theme parks and a dozen lesser attractions, two entertainment districts, tens of thousands of hotel rooms, and scores of restaurants. Universal Orlando and SeaWorld add another four theme parks, three resorts, and an entertainment district to the mix. So how do you know where to go? This friendly guide puts you in a Mouse mood and in the know. From Terminator 2 to Shrek or Shamu, wild life to nightlife, Finding Nemo to finding souvenirs, it gives you great info on accommodations, restaurants, attractions, and more, covering:

• Disney’s ticket system and the best options in each major park
• Highlights of Universal Orlando, SeaWorld, and Discovery Cove, plus two great day-trip options
• The top 11 stomach turners and G-force generators in Orlando, including Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, Summit Plummet, the Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man, and more
• Tamer rides and shows, including The Haunted Mansion, Pirates of the Caribbean, Kilimanjaro Safaris, Shark Encounter, and more
• Orlando night life, with the scoop on dinner shows, Pleasure Island, CityWalk, and other hot spots

Like every For Dummies travel guide, Walt Disney World & Orlando For Dummies 2008 includes:

• Down-to-earth trip-planning advice
• What you shouldn’t miss—and what you can skip
• The best hotels and restaurants for every budget
• Lots of detailed maps

Whether you’re traveling with kids or want to recapture your own childhoodor whether your style is adventurous and action-packed or laid-back and relaxed, this friendly guide helps you plan a magical vacation.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #209256 in Books
• Published on: 2007-11-19
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 386 pages

From the Back Cover
Travel smart at www.dummies.com

Have a magical vacation the fun and easy way

Mouse fans. Roller coaster fanatics. Marine life enthusiasts. Thrill seekers. Pool siders. Whether you want to conquer the kingdom, experience the action, see the sights, explore the nightlife, or relax at a resort, this guide is your ticket to a world of fun.

Discover:

• Down-to-earthtrip-planning advice

• What you shouldn't miss—and what you can skip

• The best hotels andrestaurants for every budget

• Lots of detailed maps

About the Author
Laura Lea Miller is a freelance writer based in Orchard Park, New York, though she’s spent countless hours scouring Central Florida’s theme parks over the years — both with and without her five kids. A family-travel expert who religiously makes an annual pilgrimage (or two or three or more) to the Land the Mouse Built, she’s the author of Frommer’s Walt Disney World & Orlando 2007 and contributes to Frommer’s Florida and Frommer’s Walt Disney World & Orlando with Kids. She has even created a comprehensive Web site dedicated to family travel throughout central Florida.

Customer Reviews

Not as good as some
Compared to my other five disney world books that I have purchased pre-vacation, this one is my least favorite. It does give a lot of information, but I do not like how it is layed out in the book. The text layout is just not enjoyable to read.