Universal Orlando with Kids : Your Ultimate Guide to Orlando's Universal Studios, CityWalk, and Islands of Adventure [Paperback]

Kim Wright Wiley (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 3, 2000 | Series: Travel with Kids

Your Ticket to Getting the Most from Your Family's Trip to Universal Orlando!
With exciting rides, breathtaking shows, and fun for the whole family, it's no wonder that Universal Orlando is one of the hottest vacation destinations in the nation! Kid-travel expert Kim Wright Wiley has uncovered its most exciting features, including Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure, and CityWalk. She offers touring plans for families with children of different ages and interests, suggests helpful time- and money-saving ideas, and includes insider information on Sea World, Discovery Cove, and other Orlando attractions.
Inside you'll find:
·The latest on Universal's resorts—Portofino Bay Hotel, Hard Rock Hotel, and the Royal Pacific Resort
·Money-saving tips for souvenirs, meals, and more
·Favorite attractions for young kids, teens, and adults
·Helpful hints for avoiding crowds and lines at the park
·Detailed maps and restaurant guides
·And much more!
"An indispensable guide. The realistic approach, insider tips, and advice for families on a budget are essential tools for pre-trip planning." —Frederick G. Levine, FamilyFun magazine

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Your Ticket to getting the Most from your Family's Trip to Universal Orlando!

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Your Ticket to Getting the Most from Your Family's Trip to Universal Orlando!
With exciting rides, breathtaking shows, and fun for the whole family, it's no wonder that Universal Orlando is one of the hottest vacation destinations in the nation! Kid-travel expert Kim Wright Wiley has uncovered its most exciting features, including Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure, and CityWalk. She offers touring plans for families with children of different ages and interests, suggests helpful time- and money-saving ideas, and includes insider information on Sea World, Discovery Cove, and other Orlando attractions.
Inside you'll find:
·The latest on Universal's resorts?Portofino Bay Hotel, Hard Rock Hotel, and the Royal Pacific Resort
·Money-saving tips for souvenirs, meals, and more
·Favorite attractions for young kids, teens, and adults
·Helpful hints for avoiding crowds and lines at the park
·Detailed maps and restaurant guides
·And much more!
"An indispensable guide. The realistic approach, insider tips, and advice for families on a budget are essential tools for pre-trip planning." ?Frederick G. Levine, FamilyFun magazine

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Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Prima Lifestyles (August 3, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0761526293
• ISBN-13: 978-0761526292
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,420,568 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointed, August 10, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Universal Orlando with Kids : Your Ultimate Guide to Orlando's Universal Studios, CityWalk, and Islands of Adventure (Paperback)

I eagerly awaited my copy of this guide book only to be very disappointed with the actual book. The author does not go into any great depth about any of the rides, attractions, or shows. The maps, what few of them there were, are small and cramped. The restaurant and food places did not contain menus as I expected, but, rather, short blurbs on the general kinds of food served. A better choice for the reader would be Kelly Monaghan's "Universal Studios Escape. The Ultimate Guide to the Ultimate Theme Park Adventure," or the sections on Universal Studios in Rita Aero's "Disny World. The Essential Guide to Amazing Vacations."

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars All the basics are well covered, September 13, 2000

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Fran (New York) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Universal Orlando with Kids : Your Ultimate Guide to Orlando's Universal Studios, CityWalk, and Islands of Adventure (Paperback)

I disagree with the review above. I found Wiley's book very helpful. Granted, she didn't print full menus, but as the mother of three kids I care more about the rides and ways to save money and save time than real specific info. I liked the fact the book was small enough to tuck into my purse....her ride descriptions were accurate and gave a lot of information on how scary the rides were. (Very important, since the rides at Universal are much much scarier than anything at Disney!) She was also right about the way Universal sort of tricks you into buying too many souvenirs by where they put the stores.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It's about time!, August 10, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Universal Orlando with Kids : Your Ultimate Guide to Orlando's Universal Studios, CityWalk, and Islands of Adventure (Paperback)

I've searched for a guide to Universal and up until now have found nothing. The parks are great but information about them is usually squeezed into the back of travel guides. This book is well-researched and through, with information about the rides, area hotels, places to eat. Since I have three kids, ages 3-11, I appreciated the fact she rated the rides by age categories and gave lots of information about what is too wild or scary for very young kids.