Fodor's Walt Disney World® with Kids 2009: with Universal Orlando and SeaWorld (Special-Interest Titles) [Paperback]

Kim Wright Wiley (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 5, 2008 | Series: Special-Interest Titles

Entering its 20th edition, Fodor’s Walt Disney World® with Kids delivers the definitive but always-easy-to-access advice of former Disney Magazine contributing editor Kim Wright Wiley, who has logged more than 50 visits to the parks both as a keen-eyed journalist and as a parent. Every family needs her tips and insider knowledge to make the most of a trip to Walt Disney World.
Wiley not only rates attractions and rides based on their age-related suitability and "scare" factor, but also incorporates feedback from hundreds of families who, like her, have not-so-tirelessly field tested it all. Inside you'll find:
Ø Everything a family needs to choose the right hotel, including driving times to the parks from each property
Ø Full ratings as well as quick-reference charts for the most kid-pleasing rides and restaurants
Ø Must-see attraction checklists geared toward young kids as well as preteens and teens
Ø Time-saving tips, such as how to avoid crowds and lines at the park
Ø Insider's secrets and the skinny on "Hidden Mickeys"
Ø Cautionary tales and success stories from parents about their park experiences
Ø Convenient maps of Walt Disney World and Universal Studios
"Must reading for everyone planning to bring their family."–Katie Couric, NBC's Today Show

Product Details

• Paperback: 496 pages
• Publisher: Fodor's; Revised edition (August 5, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1400007496
• ISBN-13: 978-1400007493
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #952,843 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Kim Wright Wiley has been writing and updating her Walt Disney World guides for twenty-three years. During that time her children have grown from toddlers and "ride-testers" into young adults who help her in the process. She lives in Charlotte, NC.

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good advice, but sometimes scatter brained, October 13, 2008

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SuLu (IL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fodor's Walt Disney World® with Kids 2009: with Universal Orlando and SeaWorld (Special-Interest Titles) (Paperback)

This book does have some helpful tips, but it is not consistent. For example, in the Magic Kingdom section, it may have useful info like good resting places (esp. if you have small children), but not in Epcot section, for example. Or the Magic Kingdom has a section about attractions that are good for preschoolers, and the Hollywood Section does not--you have to search all over the place to find this info. Also the index is INCORRECT. Since the book is sometimes all over the place, I tried to use the index to find a specific topic I needed information on. For example, in the index, it says that the topic "Shopping, delivery for onsite guests" should be on page 42--it is not. The whole index is like that. You would think someone from Fodor's would have proofed/edited the index.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Valuable book, February 7, 2009

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Stephen Cox (Michigan) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fodor's Walt Disney World® with Kids 2009: with Universal Orlando and SeaWorld (Special-Interest Titles) (Paperback)

We've gotten this book and it's annual updates for the last 3 years, and it's saved us a lot of money, and, more importantly TIME. We planned according to the recommendations in the book (which are almost always perfectly accurate), and we were able to avoid long lines and many other time wasters. The author of the book knows more about how to do Disney, than anyone. Our vacations at Disney World have been greatly enhanced because of the info. If you're going to Disney, GET THIS BOOK.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Guide, October 21, 2009

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Man of La Book (NJ USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fodor's Walt Disney World® with Kids 2009: with Universal Orlando and SeaWorld (Special-Interest Titles) (Paperback)

This was our first time in Disney with the kids and this book was a valuable resource. We loved the tips, the maps and the recommendations. From our experience Ms. Wiley was "on the nose" when it comes to recommending rides for the ager groups our children were belong to (two and four AND A HALF!!!!).

I've even showed it to friends who go to Disney every year and they found it helpful.