Birnbaum's Walt Disney World 2009


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Birnbaum’s Walt Disney World, the most respected and well-known name in travel guides, takes readers to the world’s most popular tourist attraction. Since ours is the only guidebook that’s official, this book includes the most accurate information on prices, changes, and new attractions for 2008. Highlights include the scoop on "Magical Beginnings," Walt Disney World's specially tailored, money-saving vacation plan for families with pre-schoolers, and updates on Pleasure Island's new venues, eateries, and shopping opportunities. This new edition includes the scoop on the surprises in store as Disney’s Hollywood Studios (formerly known at the Disney-MGM Studios) marks its 20th anniversary. We’ll also take an insider's look at the thrilling new interactive attraction, Toy Story Mania. Other updates include new tips and Birnbaum’s Bests; all the insider info about stage shows, parades, and nighttime spectaculars; prices and ticket options; customized travel tips for teenagers, international travelers, guests with disabilities; and a comprehensive character meal chart to help guests pick their favorite dining spots.




Birnbaum's Walt Disney World For Kids 2009


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Children are perhaps Walt Disney World’s biggest fans. On playgrounds and in classrooms, there’s always excited talk about who went to Walt Disney World and what they did each day—or minute. It has become almost a rite of passage to visit America’s most popular travel destination, and kids can be wonderful sources of information. Every area and attraction of Walt Disney World is covered, with kids’ honest reactions and impressions included. There is a whole chapter devoted to each of the theme parks: Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney's Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Another chapter describes the rest of Walt Disney World, including Blizzard Beach, Typhoon Lagoon, Fort Wilderness, Downtown Disney, and dining spots with kid appeal. The book is updated annually, and the 2009 edition features lots of new tips and attraction reviews from young "Disney Experts" around the world. We'll tell kids how to catch "Wildcat fever" at the rollicking new show, "High School Musical 2—School’s Out!" And we'll give young readers the inside scoop on the newest WDW attractions, including the thrilling Toy Story Mania!




Birnbaum's Walt Disney World Without Kids 2009


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In Birnbaum’s Walt Disney World Without Kids, the most respected and well-known name in travel guides takes adult readers through the world’s most popular tourist attraction. Because our guide is the only guide that’s official, this book includes the most accurate information on prices and attractions. None of the other guides have access to the information that our authors do. This book focuses on the resorts, attractions, restaurants, and special places that adults will most enjoy and probably never realized existed. This year’s edition is packed with information on new attractions and tips and insights especially tailored for the young at heart, plus expanded coverage of Walt Disney World's quartet of spas, the lowdown on Downtown Disney Pleasure Island's ongoing transformation, and News for Night Owls: a listing of spots for those who, unlike Cinderella, can stay out past midnight. Other features include the scoop on the 20th anniversary happenings at Disney's Hollywood Studios (formerly Disney-MGM Studios), details on the World's newest restaurants, and new insider tips on how to save time and money at Walt Disney World




Birnbaum's Walt Disney World 2009 Pocket Parks Guide


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A brand-new guide to Walt Disney World! Once guests have planned their trips (with help from the classic Birnbaum Guide), they are encouraged to take this smaller book along with them on their Disney Vacation. Easily slipped into a pocket or a purse, the guide works as a handy, on-site reference for Walt Disney World theme parks, water parks, golf excursions, biking, boating, and more! Featuring fold-out maps, a removable day-planner, and a secure pocket to keep your passes, this new addition to the Birnbaum series will immediately become a must-have for WDW travelers.







Birnbaum's Walt Disney World Dining Guide 2009


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Birnbaum’s Walt Disney World Dining Guide is a complete diner’s guide to what’s where in the World. What do they serve? How good is it? How much will it cost? It’s all here. Our personally rated taste-tested temptations include: who serves the best PB&J, where to sup with Snow White, and why turkey legs are the most popular snack food in the World. Our updated 2009 edition includes details on WDW's newest eateries, including The Wave at the Contemporary Resort, and Epcot’s new Japanese and Italian restaurants. This year’s edition will also include expanded coverage of Disney’s wildly popular Dining Plan; updated information on dining with Disney characters (and dinosaurs!); the scoop on Epcot’s perennially popular and ever-expanding “Food and Wine Festival”; and where to find the best bargain buffets and spectacular splurges the Mouse has to offer. Discover our choices for fine fare for everyone in the family—from toddlers to grandparents. Fascinating food facts and secrets to the best spots for eating and enjoying the parades are included in this perfectly-sized gustatorial guide.




Birnbaum's Disneyland Resort 2009


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This updated edition of Birnbaum’s Disneyland Resort, the most respected and well-known name in Disney guides, takes readers through Walt Disney’s first theme park with ease and flair. Since our guide is the only guide that’s official, this book includes the most accurate and current information on prices and attractions. This edition includes details on some big changes brewing at Disney’s California Adventure (including an entire new "land" themed to the hit Disney•Pixar film Cars!), and we give readers the whole scoop. Other updates include an insider's look at the expansion of Disney’s Grand Californian Resort and Spa, tips on how to catch the "Wildcat fever" at the peppy new show: "High School Musical 2—School’s Out!", expanded coverage of the popular "Pirates Lair on Tom Sawyer Island", and descriptions of all the latest happenings at Downtown Disney District Our guide is also the only one allowed to feature Disney characters. And Birnbaum’s Disneyland Resort is the most comprehensive guidebook, offering complete information on the Magic Kingdom, Disney’s California Adventure, and Downtown Disney, as well as details about Anaheim area attractions, things to do in Los Angeles, and special driving routes around Southern California. This is the only guide to Disneyland that readers need, entirely updated every year.




Secrets of Walt Disney World


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Provides facts and little-known details of Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida.




Birnbaum's Walt Disney World for Kids by Kids 2003


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Real kids give honest advice for the most awesome vacation in the world. Includes expanded coverage of Disney's Animal Kingdom, River Country, Typhoon Lagoon, Pleasure Island, Discovery Island, and Downtown Disney.




Birnbaum's 2020 Walt Disney World


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As Walt Disney World continues to grow and evolve, trust Birnbaum as your 2020 guide for:insider tips on how to see and do it alldetailed descriptions of all attractions, resorts, and eateriesmoney-saving strategies New at Walt Disney World:Harness the Force in a dazzling new land: Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge.Toy Story Land, a cheery play zone, bearing a happy resemblance to Andy's backyard, continues to wow visitors with the bouncy new coaster called Slinky Dog Dash, the dizzying Alien Swirling Saucers ride, and the ever-popular Toy Story Mania!Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway, a new journey through the wild and wacky cartoon world, aims to please riders of all ages.Lightning Queen's Academy is just one of the new shows to recently debut.The upcoming Ratatouille-themed attraction is expected it to open in Epcot's France pavilion, and Birnbaum has the latest scoop!Inside we'll also tell you how to:Plan a Walt Disney World vacation that's right for you, including deciding when to goStretch your dollar with money-saving tips and great value resorts like the Art of Animation and Pop CenturyCut the time spent in line by using Disney's FastPass+Enter the parks before the crowds arrive, or stay for hours after closing time, with Extra Magic HoursGet a handle on maximizing the services of the handy accessory known as the MagicBandChoose (and book) a Disney dining experience with our extensive restaurant coverageUnderstand the Disney Dining Plan programReserve a breakfast with Mickey Mouse and his Disney palsMeet Anna and Elsa (and visit Arendelle) at Epcot's Frozen Ever After attractionEnjoy Disney Springs, a vibrant dining, shopping, and entertainment districtSign up for behind-the-scenes toursDetect dozens of Hidden Mickeys throughout the theme parksSoar on the back of a mountain banshee at Animal Kingdom's thrilling attraction: Avatar Flight of PassagePlan the ultimate "land and sea" vacation with our Disney Cruise Line bonus chapter