The Complete Idiot's Guide to Walt Disney World [Mass Market Paperback]

Doug Ingersoll (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 4, 2007 | Series: The Complete Idiot's Guide

"The essential plan-ahead guide for the perfect Disney vacation." This book puts the magic into the beloved family theme park by answering every conceivable question about rates, age-specific tours, rides, dining, budget-planning, activities, and moreaand for everyone from large families to singles to honeymooners. And reader-friendly icons and symbols make navigating this book a breeze.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Doug Ingersoll is the author of Plan Your Walt Disney World Vacation in No Time and a marketing manager in publishing. A lifelong Disney fan, Doug has helped friends, family, and others negotiate the Disney maze with his unique itinerary system. He has refined his attraction, hotel, and restaurant reviews over literally dozens of visits, including family vacations, bachelor weekends, and romantic getaways. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Mass Market Paperback: 432 pages
• Publisher: Alpha; 2008 edition (September 4, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1592576672
• ISBN-13: 978-1592576678
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.8 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,498,177 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I am a lifelong Disney fan who has been vacationing at Walt Disney World for more than 30 years. I am also a member of the Disney Moms Panel, an advisory board that answers questions about traveling to Walt Disney World. Over the last decade, I have helped friends, family, and others negotiate through the maze of planning and enjoying a vacation to the Magic Kingdom with my unique card system. I have refinded my attraction, hotel, and restaurant reviews over literally dozens of visits, including family vacations, bachelor weekends, and romantic couple's getaways. I think that my book is perfect for first-timers, or someone who has not been to WDW in a long time, and really want a quick way to get up to speed on all that can be done at the parks and surrounding areas.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Must Read for planning a trip to Walt Disney World!!!, September 27, 2007

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Amy Stern (Chicago, IL United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Walt Disney World (Mass Market Paperback)

I set out to plan a vacation to WDW in 2 months time and was not sure it was possible until I read this book. The easy to read format answered all my questions (even questions I did not know I should be asking). The card system in Appendix B allowed me to layout our entire trip - what we wanted to see or skip and where we wanted to eat. Going around the park was a breeze with the cards while keeping our little ones entertained with the attractions best suited for them. Plus, the book has great tips and tricks ("Hidden Magic"), and some money-saving ideas as well. I felt I had really learned the Disney lingo ("Mickey-Speak") before even arriving. Reading this book before you go will assure you make the very most of your money, time, energy and make one "magical" trip for your family.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best of all the Disney Guide Books, April 20, 2008

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Brenda Hueston "Grandmother of 4" (Henderson, NV) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Walt Disney World (Mass Market Paperback)

We bought two books, this one and the official guide. This book was by far so much better than the official book. It doesn't overplan and provides reviews for every age group as well as tells the truth about some of the rides. (the official guide painted a rosie picture of everything which turned out to be not true). It was very helpful with telling us when to go and what times of the year to avoid. We took our children and grandchildren so it was so helpful to have honest reviews of things to do and skip. With so much to do there, it was great to have someone map out what was appropriate. The cards in the back of the book were so helpful once we were in the park to reference what we had decided to do and not to do. I highly recommend this book!!!!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Planning Book Ever!!!!, April 20, 2008

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Mother of Two (Carmel, IN) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Walt Disney World (Mass Market Paperback)

I've been on a lot of vacations, but tackling a Disney vacation is a different beast. This book is hands down the best planning guide I have ever used. It tells you everything you need to know and how to do it easily without wasting my time with info I don't need. It cuts to the chase without over planning and even gave me helpful hints I hadn't even thought about. We were traveling with a very diverse age group and the author really helped plan a vacation that the entire family could enjoy. So many books include so much useless information that this one was a breath of fresh air.