Universal Studios Escape: The Ultimate Guide to the Ultimate Theme Park Adventure (Universal Orlando: The Ultimate Guide to the Ultimate Theme Park Adventure) (Paperback)

~ Kelly Monaghan (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Review

In-depth descriptions of the theme parks, attractions, shops, resort hotels, and restaurants. Great touring tips. Helpful ride reviews and ratings. -- Arthur Levine, Theme Parks Guide, About.com, February 2003 (at http://themeparks.about.com/cs/travelguides/tp/uniorlando.htm) --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Description

This first in-depth guide to Universal's vastly expanded, multi-park complex in Orlando, Florida, covers every attraction, shop and eatery in Islands of Adventure, Universal Studios Florida, Citiwalk, and the Portofino Bay Resort.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: The Intrepid Traveler; 1st edition (March 15, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1887140123
• ISBN-13: 978-1887140126
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,722,653 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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36 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must For Vacation Planning, March 27, 2000

By A Customer

I found this book very informative and up to date. I have been planning our Florida vacation for some time and found most information a little outdated. What I really wanted was the most current information on the newest theme park experience in Orlando. After reading this book, and taking many notes from each chapter, I feel I am ready to tackle the Escape! Monaghan gives timely information on rides, itineraries, and ways to save precious vacation time, to get the most out of your travel day. It is by far the most up to date of all travel guidebooks I've read. I recommend it for anyone planning a Universal Studio's and Islands of Adventure vacation.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Don't go to Orlando without this book !, April 18, 2002

By	"cpanther95" (Fort Mill, SC USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Universal Orlando: The Ultimate Guide to the Ultimate Theme Park Adventure (2nd Edition) (Paperback)

This book is the best unbiased, comprehensive compilation of all things Universal on the market. If you are spending any amount of time in Orlando, pick up:
1) Universal Orlando (Monaghan)
2) The Unofficial Guide to Disney World (Sehlinger)
3) The Other Orlando (Monaghan)

Ride, Resort, and Restaurant reviews are thorough and right on the mark. After reading this, you'll feel like an "insider" and get the most out of your vacation. You'll recover the cost of this book after reading the first 31 pages. By the end of the book, you'll be able to extend your vacation or put much less of a dent in your credit cards.

BTW - The fact that this book is for sale at Universal should be a feather in Universal's cap, not an indictment against this book's accuracy. I wonder if Disney will ever feature the "Unofficial" guide in their stores.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best book on Universal Orlando, January 13, 2001

By	Barry Hom "bfhom" (Ft. Myers, FL USA) - See all my reviews

I've read several books on Universal Orlando and Kelly Monaghan's book is the best one I've read. It describes the rides and attractions in detail. The descriptions are generally very accurate.

People usually ask me for recommendations on books about Universal Orlando. Without hesitation, I always recommend Monaghan's book.