The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World 2005

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Summary: I Love This Book!
Review: This book, along with the Passporter, and Deb's website (allearsnet.com) are the essentials for planning a Walt Disney World Trip. I used them all on my trip for 2003 and it saved us LOADS of time and money and I'm using the new editions for this trip as well! All these folks are great. All about making OUR Disney experience the best it can be. Not making Disney more money! Thanks guys for all the help!

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Summary: EXCELLENT RESOURCE
Review: THIS IS A GREAT BOOK! One other review bashed it and that it totally wrong. It is a HUGE book with way more than most would normally read, which is why it has a table of contents AND an index. I read the 2004 version prior to going to WDW and found it very helpful to know that Cinderella was at the Grand Floridian too! $25 for a prime rib dinner and Cinderella at my table! That was great...and my parents came at the last second and were able to come with us too. My 3 year old loved it! If you have specific interests - use the index. The parks open early on varable days and sometimes do not open early at all. I was told this feature fluxes with season, so call the resort and ask before you book. Overall the book is an 11! Get it and don't waste time wondering what, where, how much anything. PS - The resorts are worth it!

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Summary: An awesome guide to save you time, money and your sanity.
Review: Walt Disney World is a special place, but it can also be an overwhelming place. The guide includes ratings for most local hotels, all Disney and many local places to dine.

The Unofficial Guide gives you plans for visiting each Disney park, including when and when not to use Fastpass (Disney's ride reservation system), and a guide to which parks to visit on each day of the week (there is a calendar with October 2004 - all of 2005 with recommneded parks for each day based upon historic park visitation data).

This guide will save you time because it rates all attractions, and your sanity because you will need a plan if you are visiting Disney during a busy time of year. Cannot recommend highly enough!