Walt Disney World, Universal Studios and Orlando '97: Your Complete Guide to All the Magic (Fodor's Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando and Seaworld (Fall Edition)) [Paperback]

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Series: Fodor's Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando and Seaworld (Fall Edition) | Publication Date: August 27, 1996

The essentials for celebrating the 25th anniversary

As enchanting as Disney's Cinderella Castle, as thrilling as Universal Studios' Jaws, and as wild as Busch Gardens' African safari--this guide has it all.
Descriptions and ratings of every attraction in Disney's Magic Kingdom, Epcot Center, and Disney-MGM Studios plus Universal Studios, Sea World, Cypress Gardens, Busch Gardens, and beyond.
What's scary for kids--plus can't-miss tips for parents.
How to make a splash at the wild water parks.

Where to eat and stay, no matter what your budget

Romantic restaurants, chic cafés, brunch, and fast food galore
Engaging reviews of hotels, motels, resorts, inns, and B&Bs
Charts comparing hotel features

Fresh, up-to-date, thorough--from writers you can trust

Top shopping, from stuffed Shamus to souvenir T-shirts
Dinner shows, luaus, and other nightlife from Pleasure Island and Disney's Boardwalk to Church Street Station
Costs, hours, and great tips for beating the crowds

24 pages of maps--and dozens of unique features

Important Contacts A to Z; Smart Travel Tips; how-tos for travelers with disabilities; complete index; and more!

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The essentials for celebrating the 25th anniversary

As enchanting as Disney's Cinderella Castle, as thrilling as Universal Studios' Jaws, and as wild as Busch Gardens' African safari--this guide has it all.
Descriptions and ratings of every attraction in Disney's Magic Kingdom, Epcot Center, and Disney-MGM Studios plus Universal Studios, Sea World, Cypress Gardens, Busch Gardens, and beyond.
What's scary for kids--plus can't-miss tips for parents.
How to make a splash at the wild water parks.

Where to eat and stay, no matter what your budget

Romantic restaurants, chic cafés, brunch, and fast food galore
Engaging reviews of hotels, motels, resorts, inns, and B&Bs
Charts comparing hotel features

Fresh, up-to-date, thorough--from writers you can trust

Top shopping, from stuffed Shamus to souvenir T-shirts
Dinner shows, luaus, and other nightlife from Pleasure Island and Disney's Boardwalk to Church Street Station
Costs, hours, and great tips for beating the crowds

24 pages of maps--and dozens of unique features

Important Contacts A to Z; Smart Travel Tips; how-tos for travelers with disabilities; complete index; and more!

Product Details

• Paperback: 294 pages
• Publisher: Fodor's (August 27, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0679032983
• ISBN-13: 978-0679032984
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,763,366 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A tourist's best resource., March 28, 1998

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This review is from: Walt Disney World, Universal Studios and Orlando '97: Your Complete Guide to All the Magic (Fodor's Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando and Seaworld (Fall Edition)) (Paperback)

Proving once again why they are the master of invaluable travel information, Fodor's 97 Walt Disney Wold, Univeral Studios and Orlando guidebook is a must-have travel companion for anyone contemplating a visit to central Florida's biggest attractions. The tips and suggestions in this book will not only save you money, but help ensure that your Disney World experience will be memorable. Fodor's combines detailed decriptions of attractions, retaurants and loding options with other vital information, such as child care options, wheelchair accessibility and film development. The dining section contains perhaps the most valuable information by listing not only the house specialities of each spot, but also the prices, reservation information and dress code. This attention to detail is appreciated by every family who has ever searched for a restaurant to satisfy everyone's taste and budget. The lodging section exhibits the same attention to detail by providing overviews of each resort, descriptions of the rooms and ammenities and pricing. Transportation to and from each resort to the main parks is also described, which eliminates the guess-work often associated with trying to get from your hotel to the theme parks. Easy-to-follow maps included in each section make navigating through the parks a joy rather than a chore. Each map not only lists the location of the attractions and restaurants in the parks, but also the restrooms, stroller rentals and ATM machines. All of this becomes a huge asset when picking a place for the family to meet. Fodor's also provides valuable tips on how to reduce time waiting in lines and the best spots for viewing parades and fireworks displays. As someone who has watched these events several times, I can honestly say that having this information made all the difference. While other families were rushing around minutes before the afternoon parade stepped off, I was already seated on the curb, camera in hand. The pictures I took proved how a little advance knowledge can eliminate a lot of the stress common to vacations. In short, Fodor's '97 Guide is the most essential item you can bring on your Florida vacation. I would never plan a Disney World vacation without it.