Birnbaum 2001 Walt Disney World: Expert Advice from the Inside Source (Birnbaums Walt Disney World, 2001) [Paperback]

Jill Safro (Author), Suzy Goytizolo (Author), Andrea Rotondo Hospidor (Author), Steve Birnbaum (Author)

Book Description

Series: Birnbaums Walt Disney World, 2001 | Publication Date: October 2000

Be sure to pack the one and only official, up-to-date guide to North Americas most popular travel destinationWalt Disney World. This edition offers an exclusive look at the festivities that will mark Walt Disney Worlds 30th anniversary. Also new are complete details on Disneys latest resort expansion; an expanded sample itinerary section; and the lowdown on Walt Disney Worlds Fastpass system which will drastically cut the amount of time guests spend waiting in line. All the information you have come to expect from the worlds leading travel guide to help you make your stay a magical one.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Hyperion Books (Adult Trd Pap); Revised edition (October 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0786853174
• ISBN-13: 978-0786853175
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 6.8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,415,924 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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33 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars I THINK THIS BOOK IS NECESSARY...BUT..., November 9, 2000

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T. Reinhardt "olivia lee" (east coast) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Birnbaum 2001 Walt Disney World: Expert Advice from the Inside Source (Birnbaums Walt Disney World, 2001) (Paperback)

I think you need to balance this book with "the unnofficail guide". This book is "the world according to Disney" Only. And while it is very very very helpful there are hints and tricks and tips that it doesnt address. It also isn't entirely helpful if you want to stay off of the property or judge "value" of Disney packages and products. That said, I still think it is a necessesity. There are coupons (but they are DATED!), insider information, phone numbers, addresses, descriptions, etc. This book is especially helpful if you are spending your entire vacation at the Disney property... If your looking for info about what meal may not be worth the price..or might not be good... this book isnt going to tell you. It is entirely PRO-DISNEY! That might not be a bad thing Disney is a great place...but you do need some balance.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The key to planning a good Disney Vacation, December 29, 2000

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R. J. Vaules "disneydig.com" (Idaho) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Birnbaum 2001 Walt Disney World: Expert Advice from the Inside Source (Birnbaums Walt Disney World, 2001) (Paperback)

The key to planning a good Disney Vacation is understanding the source of your information. Birnbaum is writing what Disney wants people to perceive Disney to be, perfect. While this book gives you good planning information, take it with a grain of salt and understand that you have just paid good money for a travel brochure that, in effect, should be free from Disney.

This is the only place that you will find all the pretty pictures of WDW, and is the PERFECT book if you are planning with kids for that reason alone.

Birnbaum's books are the "insider" information, which would make you think that you are getting information that you would not get anywhere else, but that is far from being true. There are a number of planning guides that share the same information that you will find here. I have not been a big fan of Birnbaum's books in the past, yet they have been getting better.

If you plan to buy this book, fine, but also get the opinions from another independent source such as a Disney fan in your family, the Internet, or the "Unofficial" guide to WDW. Balance out your information with a dose of reality and you will feel good about the investment in this magical journey.

The key to planning a good Disney Vacation? Balance of information - get it from more than one source.

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Happiest Place on Earth!, November 4, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Birnbaum 2001 Walt Disney World: Expert Advice from the Inside Source (Birnbaums Walt Disney World, 2001) (Paperback)

This is THE BOOK to bring with you to Orlando, and WDW! We travel there each summer to stay for 35 days, on property! We always buy the Birnbaum's guide, just to see all the new happenings and insider info! It has spectacular colored pictures of the attractions, and the resorts. It lists current specials and prices, just about everything you'll need to know is inside this book. In the back of the book, is a page of valuable coupons! Using the coupons-makes the book FREE! It's also a wonderful souvenier to keep and look back upon...after your wonderful journey into the "magic" of the WORLD that is DISNEY! If you are even "contemplating" a trip to the most popular vacation spot in the Country...you'll be wise to buy this book. P.S. "Have a Magical Day"