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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Walt Disney World

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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.

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!!!!

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.

THIS WAS SUPER EASY TO USE
GREAT TOOLS AT END OF THE BOOK - BROUGHT THE TRAVEL CARDS TO THE WORLD WITH US & HAD HANDY INFORMATION AT MY FINGERTIPS THROUGHOUT THE PARKS
SIMPLE ADVICE THAT HELPED TO MAKE PLANNING EASY :)

This book is pretty good for planning a trip. There are only 2 things I would like to say. 1) the phone number for reservations is incorrect. The book lists 704-wdw-dine and the real number is 407-wdw-dine. 2) the book gives very little info for people not staying at a disney resort, such as parking or how to get between the parks if you are not staying at a resort.

This is a comprehensive book great for the beginner...but...their information is not correct regarding the Disney Dining Plan. This is supposed to be a 2008 edition yet they do not have the changes to the DDP for 2008, nor do they mention the Disney Dining Plan Deluxe. It needs a reissue with some updated changes to be completely accurate for 2008.

5/19/8 Wanted to edit based on comments received. Apparently, there is now an updated version with the correct dining plan information, as well as other updated information.