Beyond the Attractions: A Guide to Walt Disney World with Preschoolers (2009) [Paperback]

Lisa M. Battista (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 2, 2009

Beyond the Attractions: A Guide to Walt Disney World with Preschoolers goes well beyond the typical Disney travel guide. This focused guidebook delves into the Disney experience as seen through the eyes of your preschooler. It unlocks the magic of Walt Disney World for parents of small children by revealing the keys to a successful Walt Disney World trip with little ones. If you have young children, this guide is an essential tool for making your next Walt Disney World vacation a magical and memorable experience for the whole family.

Inside you'll find the following - plus more!

• Planning your Disney Vacation with Kids
• Character Dining
• Recreation for Children
• Parades and Character Greetings
• Hidden Attractions
• Attractions to Avoid
• Attraction Height Restrictions
• Baby Care Centers
• Pools and Playgrounds
• Disney's Magical Express
• Disney's FASTPASS

Product Details

• Paperback: 122 pages
• Publisher: BookSurge Publishing (February 2, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1439223408
• ISBN-13: 978-1439223406
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,951,310 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Borrow. Don't buy., February 15, 2009

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E. McChesney (Jamestown, Pennsylvania United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Beyond the Attractions: A Guide to Walt Disney World with Preschoolers (2009) (Paperback)

My husband and I have been to Walt Disney World 30+ times, some trips with grandchildren in the primary grades and other trips with teens and seniors. I purchased this book, sight unseen, from Amazon expecting to add it to my collection of guidebooks that I share with friends, co-workers, and family. Unless you are a novice and either have limited experience with Walt Disney World or have never been there, I suggest that you BORROW a copy of this guide. The book appears to be self-published and the copy that I received is not shelf-ready. The front cover is attractive, but there is no title information on the spine. The Table of Contents lists entries up to page 68, then lists page 68 for the rest of the entries to the end of the book. Any experienced editor would have caught that gross error. There is useful information, but there is also misinformation and items that are extremely misleading. Several of the suggested activities are available at a cost that is never discussed. For example, if you plan to take your daughter to a tea party at the Grand Floridian you can expect to pay anywhere from $43 to $281, depending on the experience you choose. Parents of preschoolers need relaxing diversions, not an unexpected chunk taken out of their vacation budget. For a more complete guide that includes pros and cons of various activities as well as cost involved, get a copy of PassPorter's Walt Disney World by Jennifer and Dave Marx. Another option is PassPorter's Open Mouse by Deb Wills and Debra Martin Koma, which addresses special needs of families, including age limitations, medical concerns, dietary restrictions, or simply a multi-generational family.

5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Recommend this book if you have preschoolers, March 2, 2009

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Alexis Driscoll - See all my reviews

This review is from: Beyond the Attractions: A Guide to Walt Disney World with Preschoolers (2009) (Paperback)

We used the tips and information in the e-book version during our trip with my three year old and he had a great time! I had only been to Disney once or twice before and never with kids, so I was looking for some help to make Disney more manageable for my family. I would recommend this book to anyone who wants a parent's perspective on how to make Disney special for their kids. The best thing about this guide is that it contained lots of practical tips and information to help plan our Disney trip. This book contains the information that really matters if you are going to Disney with young children. There is information on rides, character dining, character greetings and even a list of special events that run at different times of the year. It was very useful to have a complete list of additional activities, such as fishing and pirate cruises that are available for kids. Overall, I think it was a good resource at a reasonable price.

5 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent book for first time disney, February 19, 2009

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Ruchi "Ruchi" (NJ, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Beyond the Attractions: A Guide to Walt Disney World with Preschoolers (2009) (Paperback)

very useful book for those who have never been to disney. The content is simple, flows easily and has many helpful tips.