Fodor's Walt Disney World, Universal Studios and Orlando 2000 : The Newest Guide to All the Magic - Spring-Summer Edition [Paperback]

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Publication Date: April 11, 2000 | Series: Fodor's Gold Guides

Fodor's Walt Disney World 2000 Sp/Su ed.
Now updated every six months -- so you have the most accurate information at your fingertips"Fodor's guides are always a pleasure." -- The Chicago Tribune

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Experienced and first-time travelers alike rely on Fodor's Gold Guides for rich, reliable coverage the world over.  Updated each year and containing a foldout Rand McNally map, a Fodor's Gold Guide is an essential tool for any kind of traveler.

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Local experts show you all the things to see and do -- from top sights to off-the-beaten-path adventures, from sports to shopping, from nightlife to recommended walks.

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Useful maps and background information; key contacts; how to get there and get around; when to go; what to pack; local do's and taboos; costs, hours, and tips by the thousands.

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Amazon.com Review

Few destinations can reward the ready, or punish the unprepared, as effectively as Orlando's theme parks. Despite operators' efforts to make things run smoothly, crowds, tight schedules, and overhyped attractions can drive even the gentlest souls to the breaking point--just ask Clark Griswold of Vacation fame. The savvy vacationer will simply pick up this comprehensive guide and sidestep the hassles.

The book's rigorous rating system is a godsend for beleaguered parents. All the attractions of Disney World, Universal Studios Escape, SeaWorld, Busch Gardens, and beyond are rated on a three-star scale, so you'll know to skip Mexico but check out China in EPCOT's famous "World Showcase." Fodor's also gives the duration of each ride or show, rates the intensity of the crowds, breaks down which attractions are best for which age groups, and suggests a strategy to best tackle the site. For the traveler who needs to see as much as possible, Fodor's "Blitz Tours" deliver marching orders for the most efficient routes through the parks. A guide to romantic spots can help parents make the most of those brief moments away from their children. There's also a comprehensive digest of Orlando's wealth of hotels and restaurants. Despite what cynics may say, there's plenty of magic to be discovered in Orlando, provided you know where to dig. Think of this book as your treasure map. --Andrew Nieland

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"Fodor's--is the first to update its guide more than once a year--Most guides are updated annually but in growth-crazy Orlando, that's not enough--." --USA Today

"Fodor's guides are always a pleasure." -- The Chicago Tribune

"Teeming with maps and loaded with addresses, phone numbers, and directions." -- Newsday

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Product Details

• Paperback: 368 pages
• Publisher: Fodor's; Book&Map edition (April 11, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0679005129
• ISBN-13: 978-0679005124
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,157,847 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars A BIG HELP, April 28, 2000

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This review is from: Fodor's Walt Disney World, Universal Studios and Orlando 2000 : The Newest Guide to All the Magic - Spring-Summer Edition (Paperback)

Wow! This book was such a help...My mom took it to disney with her last week and said that if she did not have it she would have not been able to see as much as she did! I am going in September and can't wait to use this book. I am buying another one for a friend. The essential guide to Disney. It has wonderful maps as well as telephone numbers and wonderful honest non-disney biased reviews. If you are going to Disney soon this is the one for you!