Frommer's Walt Disney World and Orlando 2004 [Paperback]

Jim Tunstall (Author), Cynthia Tunstall (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 22, 2003 | Series: Frommer's Complete Guides (Book 835)

You'll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommer's. It's like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go -- they've done the legwork for you, and they're not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. No other series offers candid reviews of so many hotels and restaurants in all price ranges. Every Frommer's Travel Guide is up-to-date, with exact prices for everything, dozens of color maps, and exciting coverage of sports, shopping, and nightlife. You'd be lost without us!

Completely updated every year, Frommer's Walt Disney World & Orlando is on top of all the latest developments, including all the new shows and rides. You'll get full details on Universal Orlando, SeaWorld, and Discovery Cove in addition to our comprehensive coverage of all the Disney attractions.

This easy-to-use guide includes ratings, candid opinions, and suggested age groups for all the rides, up-to-date maps, and insider tips on how to plan your itinerary and minimize your time spent standing in line, so you'll be able to enjoy every minute of the magic. You'll even get a color fold-out map!

Editorial Reviews

Review

"A comprehensive, no-nonsense guide to planning a Disney-based vacation. It's got all the stuff a great guidebook should have: recommendations for accommodations, restaurants, hotels, attractions, peak attendance times and how to beat the crowds. There are plenty of maps and detailed information on shopping, nightlife and sports. A terrific travel companion." —Today's Parent --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From the Back Cover

Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer. And avoid tourist traps. At Frommer’s, we use 150 outspoken travel experts around the world to help you make the right choices. Frommer’s. Your guide to a world of travel experience.

Choose the Only Guide That Gives You:

• Detailed reviews of all the rides, shows, and attractions at the major theme parks, and itineraries to help you make the most of your Orlando experience.
• Outspoken opinions on what’s worth your time and what’s not.
• Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip no matter what your budget.
• Off-the-beaten-path experiences and undiscovered gems, plus new takes on top attractions.
• The best hotels and restaurants in every price range, with candid reviews.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 380 pages
• Publisher: Frommers; 1 edition (August 22, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764537237
• ISBN-13: 978-0764537233
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.2 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,320,036 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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18 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars A Disappointment, February 20, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Frommer's Walt Disney World and Orlando 2001 (Paperback)

I bought this book based on the great reviews here but was disappointed. While being concise about what is fun to do, see, etc., the author unfortunately feels the need to write comments in a sarcastic manner that almost put me off the entire place!

I've noticed this with other Frommer's guides - watch out for the one on the Bahamas. After reading that book I asked myself why anyone would ever want to visit the place.

Although it's nice to get honest opinions about a vacation destination, who wants to read something that essentially makes you feel like not going there?

I recommend "The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World" instead. Although honest in their reviews, they're much more concise, complete, and positive about Disney.

After all, I buy guide books because I'm already planning on visiting the place, not to make me decide not to go there!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Just the information we needed!, April 26, 2004

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bookfreak "mjm55" (Michigan, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Frommer's Walt Disney World and Orlando 2004 (Paperback)

This was our fourth trip to WDW, but the first as just a couple. We found this guidebook to be very helpful, full of information for both in and out of the major parks. I had to agree with the guide re: some of the higher-end restaurants within WDW. We had tried some of them on previous visits and found the food to be *very* ordinary for what we were charged, which was considerable. On the other hand, their recommendation to try Akershus in the Norwegian pavilion at Epcot was right on the money--excellent, very fresh food; charming service and nice surroundings. I don't know as we would have dined there without the detailed description and recommendation in this book.

I don't agree that this guide only gives approval to the luxury locations. Bubbalou's Bodacious BBQ was a little joint in Winter Park that was very inexpensive and delicious, and I'm sure we would never have tried it (or even known about it, for that matter) if they hadn't highlighted it as a "find." We also tried an Italian restaurant on 192 that we probably would have ignored as being one of the many "lots of so-so food + tourist hype" restaurants on that strip had Frommer's not recommended it. The food was excellent, the service very helpful and attentive, and it was a nice meal all around for a moderate (not inexpensive) cost.

I appreciated the candor and detail of this guide; the lack of photos didn't concern me as I could find all the pictures I needed for almost everything on the internet.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Frommers Walt Disney World 2005, October 5, 2004

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CW (New York) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Frommer's Walt Disney World & Orlando 2005 (Paperback)

An excellent source of comprehensive information for those planning a vacation to Walt Disney World. I appreciated the detail as well as the recommendations. Anyone heading for Central Florida should definitely pick up a copy. It is the perfect size to take along with you so you can refer back to it while on your trip. The fold out map was a definite bonus in addition to the numerous and detailed locator maps found throughout the book. I would definitely recommend it to anyone planning a trip to Disney.