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Walt Disney World Resort Guide Books

Fodor's Walt Disney World with Kids 2008: with Universal Orlando and SeaWorld, ISBN 1400017858

Format: Paperback
Page: 496 pages
Publisher: Fodor's
Date: August 7, 2007
ISBN: 1400017858
Size: 8.9 x 6 x 1.1 inches

Kim Wright Wiley is a veteran writer about Walt Disney World and this is the 18th edition of Fodor's Walt Disney World with Kids, the first edition being published way back in 1989. In that time, she has visited the parks 50 times so she knows her way around.

Fodor's Walt Disney World with Kids is designed for a family vacation with information for all age groups

As well as Walt Disney World, there are also details on Universal Orlando and SeaWorld plus Disney Cruise Lines so it covers all the major parks if you are planning a trip to the Orlando area.

The book is packed with tips to help you save both money and time plus opinions and reviews from over 500 other families who have visited Disney giving you a wealth of information including the the times and places to meet characters, the best locations for the parades, best rides and best places to eat. The "don't miss lists" and favourite attractions by age group help you plan your visit according to the age and make up of your party.

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There are charts in each chapter, giving useful statistics on each attraction and ride such as its rating in terms of age group suitability, fun and scare factors, length of ride and any minimum height requirements.

The book also includes clear and easy to read maps of each park.

All the Walt Disney World Resort restaurants and hotels are described and rated with unbiased information on the pros and cons of staying onsite or offsite.

There is also an update on Disney's FASTPASS system and Universal's EXPRESS system to help you avoid the lines especially during the busy periods.

Other guide books specifically aimed at parents or carers with young children include Birnbaum's Walt Disney World For Kids by Kids! 2007, The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World with Kids and Frommer's Walt Disney World & Orlando with Kids.

There have been many guide books written about the Walt Disney World Resort and the central region of Florida. We are constantly reviewing many of them and our aim is to publish reviews of the best Walt Disney World Resort guide books on these pages.

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Note that most guide books are re-published annually so you can often pick up a bargain if you don't mind last year's edition.