Vegetarian Walt Disney World and Greater Orlando, 2nd: The Essential Guide for the Health-Conscious Traveler [Paperback]

Susan Shumaker (Author), Than Saffel (Author)

Book Description

Series: Vegetarian Series | Publication Date: September 1, 2003

The home of Mickey Mouse is not universally known as a mecca for vegetarians, but visitors to Walt Disney World who avoid eating meat can find plenty of good fare and have memorable dining experiences with this helpful--and fun--guide. Vegetarians and other health-conscious travelers (nearly a third of all Americans) will find all the information they need for a fabulous trip, including:
*Reviews and ratings of more than 300 restaurants, markets, and lodgings
*23 pages of maps of the theme parks and the city, with recommended establishments clearly marked
*At-a-glance charts comparing restaurant features, making it quick and easy to find the perfect place to eat
*In-depth chapters on Universal Orlando and the Disney Cruise Line
*Vegetarian-friendly dining at Orlando International Airport

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Thoroughly researched and exquisitely organized. This book is a must--not just for vegetarians, but for the millions of health-conscious visitors to America's number one tourist destination."
--Vegetarian Times magazine (praise for the first edition)

From the Back Cover

This guidebook is based on a radical notion: Vegetarians love food! Inside you'll find all the information you need to enjoy fantastic meatless fare on your next trip to Walt Disney World and Greater Orlando, including: Reviews and ratings of more than 300 restaurants, markets, and lodgings throughout Orlando, including more than 170 at Walt Disney World; detailed maps of the theme parks and the city, with recommended establishments clearly marked; at-a-glance charts comparing restaurant features; special sections devoted to meatless kids' meals and advice for finding more healthful alternatives; in-depth chapters on Universal Orlando and the Disney Cruise Line.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Globe Pequot; 2nd edition (September 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0762727039
• ISBN-13: 978-0762727032
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 4.7 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,460,353 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Not Just for Vegans: A Delectable Guide for all Disney Fans!, July 11, 2000

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Jennifer Watson and Dave Marx - See all my reviews

This review is from: Vegetarian Walt Disney World and Greater Orlando (Vegetarian World Guides) (Paperback)

As the authors of a popular Disney travel guide, "PassPorter Walt Disney World 2000: The unique travel guide, planner, organizer, journal, and keepsake," we get a lot of questions about vegetarian and healthful dining at Walt Disney World. So naturally, we jumped at the opportunity to meet Susan and Than (a delightful team!) and to get a copy of their new dining guide. Right away, we knew there was just one word to describe their guide: Delectable!

Ok, maybe a few more words: We love this book! It is extremely well-researched, delightfully written, and deliciously informative. It's one of those rare books that you feel good about just by holding it in your hands, even if you don't read it all the way through. It's easy to look up morsels of information on any eatery at Walt Disney World or in Greater Orlando, complete with fun tips, excellent maps, and a witty, yet friendly writing style. Their views on Disney's eateries dovetail nicely with ours in PassPorter, which helps make two non-vegetarians like ourselves feel confident about the advice they offer.

There's more to this book than just eatery reviews, too. Background information on parks and resorts, useful trivia, and profiles of chefs make this book a between meal treat. And the book itself looks yummy enough to eat, with its tidy design and a pinch of whimsy.

We recommend this guide to the Disney-bound, whether you're vegeterian or not: we think you'll enjoy the level of detail, and learn new things about Disney's eateries. And if you ARE a health-concious traveler, how can you not get this book?

Jennifer Watson and Dave Marx -- Authors, PassPorter Walt Disney World 2000: The unique travel guide, planner, organizer, journal, and keepsake!

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A "must" for Disney World & Orlando bound vegetarians!, January 4, 2001

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Vegetarian Walt Disney World and Greater Orlando (Vegetarian World Guides) (Paperback)

A new and welcome concept in travel guides, Vegetarian Walt Disney World And Greater Orlando reviews and rates more than 275 restaurants, markets, and lodgings from a vegetarian perspective. Also included are two dozen informative maps of the theme parks and the city; at-a-glance charts comparing restaurant features; strategies for eating well while traveling to Orlando; special sections devoted to meatless kid's meals; crucial background on what to expect (and avoid) at ethnic restaurants of all categories; in-depth chapters on Universal Orlando and the Disney Cruise Line; and a compelling personal foreword by Paul McCartney. For those with a vegetarian lifestyle wanting to enjoy Walt Disney World and the resorts, attractions, and resources of Greater Orlando, pack along your personal copy of Susan Shumaker and Than Saffel's Vegetarian Walt Disney World And Greater Orlando!

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must-buy-book for Vegetarians visiting Orlando, June 26, 2000

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Mr. Paul Dingley (Nottingham, England) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Vegetarian Walt Disney World and Greater Orlando (Vegetarian World Guides) (Paperback)

The Orlando area, and Walt Disney World in particular are the subject of a great many travel guides, however none up until now, do a particularly good job of tackling the subject from a Vegetarian, Ovo-Lacto, or Vegan perspective.

With a foreward by Sir Paul McCartney, "Vegetarian Walt Disney World and Greater Orlando" is an absolute gem of a book that no Vegetarian visiting the Orlando area should be without.

Metciulously researched, and well written and presented by Susan Shumaker and Than Saffel, with maps, recommendations, and excellent suggestions for healthy Vegetarian and Vegan dining, this guide demonstrates an attention to detail that most other travelling guides lack.

The guide systematically tackles each theme park in turn, featuring over 125 pages of detailed reviews of virtually every restaurant in Walt Disney World, over 30-pages dedicated to Universal, and over 50 pages dedicated to some of the excellent restaurants in the surrounding area that offer Vegetarian options, including some restaurants and cafeterias that are less well known, and yet offer absolutely fantastic fare.

Liberally scattered throughout the length of the guide are suggested touring plans, (paying more attention to fine meals than attractions), some very well thought out ideas for healthy meals to satisfy both Vegetarian kids, and their parents alike, and information about how to make sure that your vegetarian meal really IS a vegetarian one.

Finally, to help those looking for good food in a hurry, two indexes round the book off - one featuring dining establishments that are particularly recommended for Vegetarians, and the other a more general index.

If you are a Vegetarian travelling to the Orlando area, or are travelling in a party with Vegetarians, and want to take just one book with you, make sure it's this one!