Birnbaum's Disneyland Resort 2002: Expert Advice from the Inside Source (Birnbaum's Disneyland)

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Summary: It is not accurate
Review: I have been buying this book since 1992. They say in the book they are not in anyway writing their reviews under the eye of Disney. That is not true. There is nothing negative in the book. I am a regular visitor to Disneyland & there is alot of negative things to say about it...long lines, closed up restaurants, rides, shops, high prices, etc. I enjoy the book, but make it more correct & be honest!

Rating:
Summary: It is not accurate
Review: I have been buying this book since 1992. They say in the book they are not in anyway writing their reviews under the eye of Disney. That is not true. There is nothing negative in the book. I am a regular visitor to Disneyland & there is alot of negative things to say about it...long lines, closed up restaurants, rides, shops, high prices, etc. I enjoy the book, but make it more correct & be honest!

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Summary: Fantastic reference for first time vistors!
Review: If you have never been to Disneyland in Anaheim, CA, this book by Birnbaum is a nice, concise way to quickly get up to speed on the resort. After a major expansion in 2000-2001, Disney Imagineers have transformed the Walt Disney's original "Magic Kingdom" into a multiple-theme-park resort. Truly an insider's perspective, the book provides easy to follow (albiet optional) itineraries to both Disneyland and Disney's California Adventure; provides cost and recommendations for the restaurants in and around the parks; and lays out the various lodging options, both Disney and non-Disney. Returning Disney guests will most likely not find anything new or revealing in this volume; however, it serves as a wonderful refresher to what has changed since the last visit.

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Summary: Fantastic reference for first time vistors!
Review: If you have never been to Disneyland in Anaheim, CA, this book by Birnbaum is a nice, concise way to quickly get up to speed on the resort. After a major expansion in 2000-2001, Disney Imagineers have transformed the Walt Disney's original "Magic Kingdom" into a multiple-theme-park resort. Truly an insider's perspective, the book provides easy to follow (albiet optional) itineraries to both Disneyland and Disney's California Adventure; provides cost and recommendations for the restaurants in and around the parks; and lays out the various lodging options, both Disney and non-Disney. Returning Disney guests will most likely not find anything new or revealing in this volume; however, it serves as a wonderful refresher to what has changed since the last visit.

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Summary: Sold In Disneyland!
Review: It's your average Disneyland book. Informative, with special attention to details. I have to admit, I agree that after reading this book, and Bob Sehlinger's Unofficial Guide to Disneyland 99' I liked the Unofficial Guide better, as it was more informative and helpful. Readers, if you are stuck trying to decide which of these two books to buy, go with the Unofficial Guide; I garentee your satisfaction. E-mail me with comments about which book you chose, and whether or not you liked it.

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Summary: Sold In Disneyland!
Review: This is the in-house guidebook to Disneyland, the Happiest Place On Earth. As a result, it tends to be biased, uncritical, and unadventurous. Has some good information on rides and attractions that are not found elsewhere.

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Summary: Helpful and very informative.
Review: This series of books on both Walt Disney World and Disneyland by Birnbaum are excelent reference books for anyone planning to visit either place. It gives you an idea of how much it will cost for meals, logding and entertainment. As a long time, returning visitor to both WDW and Disneyland, I still find the books handy in planning my visits.