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Fodor's Walt Disney World with Kids 2010

Legoland Florida

Lego have announced the opening of Legoland Florida on the site of Cypress Gardens in Central Florida.

It will be the largest Legoland to date and will create 1,000 jobs. It is expected to open in late 2011.

Universal U Select

Universal Orlando has announced a new ticket pricing structure called "U Select", in time for the opening of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. It follows a similar idea introduced by Walt Disney World in 2005, the Disney "Magic Your Way" ticket system and the idea is to encourage guests to visit the Universal parks for more than just a couple of days.

Free Gift Card

Disney have announced a free Disney Gift Card with a value of up to $750 for selected 5-night/6-day non-discounted vacation packages booked by March 27, 2010 and used by June 3, 2010. There are different 'blackout' dates depending upon resort.

Fodor's Walt Disney World with Kids 2010

Kim Wright Wiley is a veteran writer about Walt Disney World and this is the 20th edition of Fodor's Walt Disney World with Kids, the first edition being published way back in 1989.

Format: Paperback
Page: 528 pages
Publisher: Fodor's
Date: August 11, 2009
ISBN: 1400008301
Size: 8.6 x 6.0 x 1.0 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.

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 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.

Buy This Book

As well as Amazon.com, Fodor's Walt Disney World with Kids can also be bought at other book stores like Amazon.co.uk and Amazon.ca.

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.