Fodor's Walt Disney World with Kids 2012

Kim Wright Wiley is a veteran writer about Walt Disney World and this is the 22nd edition of Fodor's Walt Disney World with Kids, the first edition being published way back in 1989.

Format: Paperback
Page: 512 pages
Publisher: Fodor's
Date: August 2, 2011
ISBN: 0679009329
Size: 7.5 x 5.1 x 0.6 inches

In that time, she has visited the parks over 50 times as both a journalist and as a parent so she knows her way around.

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 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 children's age groups (young kids, pre-teens and teens) help you plan your visit according to the age and make up of your party.

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. It also gives you estimated driving times to the parks from each hotel which can help when planning where to stay.

There is 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!, The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World with Kids and Frommer's Walt Disney World & Orlando with Kids.

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.