Walt Disney World, Universal Studios and Orlando '97


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Featuring a user-friendly Disney-at-a-Glance section, this bestselling guide includes topics, such as what's new and where to see it, getting the most for your dollars, rating the rides, tips for tots, parent getaways, disney nights, and Disney-on-the-run (a cut-to-the-chase selection of blitz tours).




Fodor's Walt Disney World


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Whether you want to celebrate Walt Disney World's 50th Anniversary, ride Remy's Ratatouille Adventure or Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railroad, or see the new Velocicoaster at Islands of Adventure, the local Fodor’s travel experts in Walt Disney World are here to help! Fodor’s Walt Disney World with the Best of Universal and Orlando guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has been fully-redesigned with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos. Fodor’s Walt Disney World with the Best of Universal and Orlando travel guide includes: AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and do MULTIPLE ITINERARIES to effectively organize your days and maximize your time MORE THAN 20 DETAILED MAPS and a FREE PULL-OUT MAP to help you navigate confidently COLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust! HONEST RECOMMENDATIONSon the best sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, performing arts, activities, side-trips, and more PHOTO-FILLED “BEST OF” FEATURES on “Best Hotels in Orlando,” “Best Non Theme Park Restaurants,” “Best Theme Park Souvenirs,” “Best Theme Park Foods,” and more TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and money HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS providing rich context on the local people, politics, art, architecture, cuisine, music, geography and more SPECIAL FEATURES on “A Man, a Mouse, a Legacy,” “Doing Orlando and the Parks Right,” and “On the Calendar” LOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gems UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE ON: The Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, Epcot, Disney Hollywood Studios, Islands of Adventure, Universal Studios, Volcano Bay, Winter Park, Cape Canaveral, Kennedy Space Center, and more. Planning on visiting other destinations in Florida? Check out Fodor’s Florida, Fodor's South Florida, or Fodor's InFocus Florida Keys. *Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition. ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor’s has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years. For more travel inspiration, you can sign up for our travel newsletter at fodors.com/newsletter/signup, or follow us @FodorsTravel on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. We invite you to join our friendly community of travel experts at fodors.com/community to ask any other questions and share your experience with us!




The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World 1997


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Top 10 ways this guide can help you plan a fun filled trip to Disney World.




DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Walt Disney World Resort & Orlando


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With beautifully commissioned photographs, and spectacular 3-D aerial views revealing the charm of each destination, these amazing travel guides show what others only tell. DK Eyewitness Travel Guides have been updated to include: expanded hotel& restaurant listings, enhanced itineraries, and easier-to-read print! Fully Revised and Updated!




Universal Versus Disney


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Universal Studios never really wanted to get into the theme park business. They wanted to be the anti-Disney. But when forced to do so, they did it in a big way. Despite the fits and starts of multiple owners, the parks have finally gained the momentum to mount a serious challenge to the Walt Disney Company. How did this happen? Who made it happen? What does this mean for the theme park industry? In Universal Versus Disney, his newest work to investigate the histories of America's favorite theme parks, seasoned Disney-author Sam Gennawey has thoroughly researched how Universal Studios shook up the multi-billion dollar theme park industry, one so long dominated by Walt Disney and his legacy.




Walt Disney World Universal Orlando 2006


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Bursting with expert advice and comprehensive information, this guide to the Magic Kingdom, MGM Studios, Epcot and the surrounding area will help you get the most for your time and money. It's all here, from tips for avoiding the crowds to restaurant and hotel listings. Author Corey Sandler is a former journalist and editor. He has written more than 160 books on travel, video games, and computers.







Walt Disney World & Orlando For Dummies 2007


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"I’m going to Disney World." So are more than 15 million other people. Disney World is the number-one tourist destination in the country, and Orlando typically has almost 50 million visitors a year. Disney World includes four theme parks, a dozen other attractions, and two entertainment districts. Universal Orlando and SeaWorld add another four theme parks, three resorts, and a lively entertainment area to the Orlando mix. So how do you make the most of your time and your money? Whether you’re more interested in braving the rides or seeing the shows and the sites, this guide helps you decide where to stay, what to see, and what to do. It covers: The favorite rides and attractions (wild or mild) at all the major theme parks Great resorts, themed hotels, and all kinds of kid-friendly accommodations Orlando’s exciting nightlife at Pleasure Island, City Walk, and other hot spots Vacation package options and ways to save money Transportation around Orlando and Disney’s special transport system Orlando’s best special events Like every For Dummies travel guide, Walt Disney World & Orlando For Dummies 2007 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 Handy Post-it Flags to mark your favorite pages With this guide, you plan your trip to fit your style. Test your nerve on stomach-churning rides or rest and relax poolside. Mingle with the mouse or marvel at Shamu. Enjoy gourmet dining or a character meal with Goofy, Cinderella, or Simba. Head out on the Kilimanjaro Safari at Disney’s Animal Kingdom or go on a shopping safari at Disney World or in Orlando. Take in Revenge of the Mummy, Fear Factor Live and Shrek 4-D at Universal Studios Florida or dance with a German oompah band at Epcot. Test your physical limits at Islands of Adventure or get up close and personal with marine life at SeaWorld and Discovery Cove. With this guide, you’ll have a world of fun!




Econoguide '98


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Newly revised updated 1998, Contemporary's Econoguide budget-travel series provides all the information anyone needs to have a fun-filled vacation while saving hundreds, even thousands, of dollars.




The Unofficial Guide Walt Disney World 2012


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Offers an overview of how to plan the perfect vacation, with tips on saving money, ratings for area hotels, and evaluations of attractions by age group.