Frommer's(r) Irreverent Guide to Walt Disney World, 4th Edition [Paperback]

Diane Bair (Author), Pamela Wright (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 15, 2002 | Series: Irreverent Guides (Book 72)

Looking for a travel guide that goes where other guides fear to tread? One that rides roughshod over ad-copy puffery to smartly deliver the real scoop on a destination's sites and attractions? One that dares to be honest, hip, and fun? Look no more. Frommer's Irreverent Travel Guides are wickedly irreverent, unabashedly honest, and downright hilarious, and provide an insider's perspective on which attractions are overrated tourist traps and which are the secret gems that locals love. You'll get the lowdown on restaurants, lodging, and shopping, and even find out what the locals think of you. "Like being taken around by a savvy local," said the New York Times. "Hipper and savvier than other guides," concurred Diversion magazine. Never shy about confronting the issues, the Irreverents are guides to real travel in the real world.

It's said that if you can't have fun at Walt Disney World?, you may want to check your pulse. But you don't have to be driven mad either by the crowds, the aggressive good cheer, or the gloppy sentiment. With the smart, funny, and straight-shooting Frommer's Irreverent Guide to Walt Disney World? you won't lose your mind--or your kids. Find out which rides and attractions are really worth seeing--and those you shouldn't waste your time on. Find out which Disney food is really worth eating and which isn't. Get insider tips on beating the system, such as how to avoid standing in long lines, and how to get a room with a view. With this refreshingly honest guide your trip to the Magic Kingdom will be both supremely manageable and deliciously fun.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

"Like being taken around by a savvy local."
—The New York Times

"Little fluff and lots of fun."
—Boston Globe

"Hipper and savvier than other guides."
Diversion magazine

Are you tired of cliché-ridden guidebooks packed with promotional fluff? Then move over to the IRREVERENT GUIDES — the travel series that no tourist board would dare to recommend.

Look inside for the lowdown on:

• Park-hopper's guide to the best (and worst) at Disney parks, Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure, Sea World, and the new Animal Kingdom
• Which Disney resorts and restaurants are really worth the money
• Must-do rides for tots, adrenaline junkies, and wimps
• After-dark escapes for weary parents, honeymooners, and singles looking to hook up with Snow White or Prince Charming
• And much more!

Your Guide to a World of Travel Experience

About the Author

Diane Bair and Pamela Wright are authors of more than two dozen travel books. They also write about travel and the outdoors for several magazines, including Family Fun, Parenting, Better Homes & Gardens, and Backpacker.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Frommers; 4th edition (August 15, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764566326
• ISBN-13: 978-0764566325
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 4.5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 1.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,867,931 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Waste of Money, January 12, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Frommer's(r) Irreverent Guide to Walt Disney World, 4th Edition (Paperback)

It is true that this reveiwer seemed to hate all things Disney and prefered the other Orlando area attractions. This book would be fine if I was looking for information on other area attractions, but I bought the book for information on WDW.

The information they did provide on WDW was out of date. The book was published in 2002; however they talk about visiting Discovery Island (closed in 1999), River Country (closed 2001?), the Skyway (closed 1999), etc.

I was so disappointed in this book. I am a true Disney fan and I was looking for an unbiased opinion of Disney World, what I got was useless information about WDW and alot of information on why I shouldn't go to WDW.