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Summary: Guidebook full of incorrect and out of date information
Review: Having had quite a lot of previous Walt Disney World experience, I was really disappointed with this book. I will say that the book looks nice and is laid out all right, but the content is awful. The book mentions attractions and shows that were long gone (I mean years) by it's release date in late 1998. One of Disney's major resort hotels isn't even named properly in the book. There is a big difference between Coronado Springs (correct) and Colorado Springs (wrong). Anyone who has even briefly visited the hotel can pick up on the southwest/Mayan/Aztec theme and should realize that the name Colorado Springs wouldn't make sense. I think if an author is claiming to be enough of an expert on something to write a guidebook, the basic facts should be right, which they are not. Virtually any other guidebook will give you better and more relevant information!
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Summary: Guidebook full of incorrect and out of date information
Review: Having my hotel constantly misspelled was my first clue that this book would be less than helpful. You buy a book like this know what to avoid as much as what to see. I can read the promomotional brochures myself. Tips like: The ET ride at Universal Studios isn't worth a 20 minute wait much less 90 minutes. Or, the Lagoon a the Coronado Springs (Not Colorado) is beautiful, but you'll spend your entire trip walking around it to get to the pool. Something a little more critical is required for vacationeers going to such a expensive place. This book does little service for vacation planners.
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Summary: A commercial for Walt Disney World, that won't tell you all
Review: Having my hotel constantly misspelled was my first clue that this book would be less than helpful. You buy a book like this know what to avoid as much as what to see. I can read the promomotional brochures myself. Tips like: The ET ride at Universal Studios isn't worth a 20 minute wait much less 90 minutes. Or, the Lagoon a the Coronado Springs (Not Colorado) is beautiful, but you'll spend your entire trip walking around it to get to the pool. Something a little more critical is required for vacationeers going to such a expensive place. This book does little service for vacation planners.
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Summary: Good information for the average Disney traveller
Review: I like the presentation of information in this book. I have been to Disney many times and purchased many guide books, and this is a good one. I especially liked the rating system, for children and adults. Very helpful. It was easy to read and understand, with pictures and maps. Kind of big for traveling, but the information is worth bringing the book along on vacation.
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Summary: An Excellent Resource
Review: I was looking for a book that covered both Disney World and Universal. I visited DW in 1996 and wanted information about new stuff. I picked up the book at a Brick and Morder B&N and thought it seemed like the best choice.It's not bad for a 1st time vister. But there are so many holes in the information. I used the web links that were mention in the first chapter like http://www.wdwinfo.com/ which has more info then the book. They just say "Disney will have a 15 month Millenium Celiberation" no more info about it! That's what I wanted to know. I'm on Amazon today to order a better Disney World book. A good update and a better editor would make this an awsome buy. Big book for under $13, but no pictures like the offical guide and not a lot of inside information. Plus they didn't update for the millenium celibration. Or Islands of adventure in Universal. Just said there there was going to be one.
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Summary: There must be better books
Review: I was looking for a book that covered both Disney World and Universal. I visited DW in 1996 and wanted information about new stuff. I picked up the book at a Brick and Morder B&N and thought it seemed like the best choice. It's not bad for a 1st time vister. But there are so many holes in the information. I used the web links that were mention in the first chapter like http://www.wdwinfo.com/ which has more info then the book. They just say "Disney will have a 15 month Millenium Celiberation" no more info about it! That's what I wanted to know. I'm on Amazon today to order a better Disney World book. A good update and a better editor would make this an awsome buy. Big book for under $13, but no pictures like the offical guide and not a lot of inside information. Plus they didn't update for the millenium celibration. Or Islands of adventure in Universal. Just said there there was going to be one.
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Summary: There must be better books
Review: I was looking for a book that covered both Disney World and Universal. I visited DW in 1996 and wanted information about new stuff. I picked up the book at a Brick and Morder B&N and thought it seemed like the best choice. It's not bad for a 1st time vister. But there are so many holes in the information. I used the web links that were mention in the first chapter like http://www.wdwinfo.com/ which has more info then the book. They just say "Disney will have a 15 month Millenium Celiberation" no more info about it! That's what I wanted to know. I'm on Amazon today to order a better Disney World book. A good update and a better editor would make this an awsome buy. Big book for under $13, but no pictures like the offical guide and not a lot of inside information. Plus they didn't update for the millenium celibration. Or Islands of adventure in Universal. Just said there there was going to be one.
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Summary: The Most Fun and Up-To-Date Guide Available!
Review: The Everything Guide To Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, and Greater Orlando offers detailed descriptions of where to stay and eat, all of the activities and things to see and do at the theme parks, not to mention all sorts of tips and suggestions on how you can save time and money while making the most out of your vacation.
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Summary: Read This Book BEFORE Your Disney Vacation
Review: The Everything Guide To Walt Disney World®, Universal Studios, and Greater Orlando® Vacation Planning Book An exciting new travel guide written by Jason R. Rich for Adams Media Publishing For Immediate Release November 6, 1998 - Jason R. Rich has written a new book, entitled The Everything Guide To Walt Disney World®, Universal Studios®, and Greater Orlando ($12.00 / 352 Pages / ISBN: #1-58062-053-1), which was released today by Adams Media Publishing. This exciting new travel guide is targeted to anyone interested in planning the ultimate vacation at The Walt Disney World Resort® in Orlando and/or one of the other Orlando-area theme parks, such as Universal Studios Florida®. Families, students, people traveling alone, business travelers, senior citizens, vacationers with special needs, and honeymooners will all discover money and time saving secrets that will allow them to plan and enjoy their Orlando vacation. The Everything Guide To Walt Disney World®, Universal Studios®, and Greater Orlando features detailed information about all of the Walt Disney World Resort theme parks, activities, hotels, restaurants and attractions, plus includes details on nearby accommodations and other area attractions, such as Universal Studios Florida®. This book provides step-by-step instructions for vacation planning whether the reader is on a tight budget or not. Money and time saving tips for making airline, hotel, and rental car reservations; selecting the best restaurants without spending a fortune; and how to take advantage of package deals, promotions and discount programs are all covered. Of course, once the reader is at The Walt Disney World Resort, this book will describe all of the exciting ways they can spend their time, without waiting in long lines or going over their budget. "For anyone planning a vacation, I strongly believe that The Walt Disney World Resort is one of the most exciting, magical and memorable place to visit in the world. Everyone who visits Walt Disney World goes home with memories that will last a lifetime. This book will help people create even more spectacular memories by helping them get the most out of their vacation," said Jason Rich. The Everything Guide To Walt Disney World®, Universal Studios®, and Greater Orlando is being sold through bookstores nationwide as part of Adam Press's best-selling Everything Book series. Jason Rich has also written The Everything College Survival Book, which is now available in bookstores. Other books written by Jason Rich, include: First Job, Great Job (Macmillan), Job Hunting For The Utterly Confused (McGraw-Hill), The Unofficial Guide To Earning What You Deserve (Macmillan), The Legend of Zelda: The Ocarina of Time - Pathways To Adventure (Sybex) and As If! The Not So Clueless Alicia Silverstone (Berkley Books). For more information, visit Jason Rich's Web site at: http://www.jasonrich.com # # # The Everything Disney® Vacation Planning Book is an unofficial book that is in no way sanctioned, endorsed or licensed by The Walt Disney Company. Disney, Disney World, The Walt Disney World Resort, and Disneyland are trademarks of The Walt Disney Company, Inc. Universal Studios Florida is a trademark of Universal Studios, Inc.
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Summary: An Excellent Resource
Review: This book is comprehensive, well-writtena and a great all-around vacation planning tool. The money saving tips were particularly useful
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