The Complete Guide to Walt Disney World Author:Julie Neal, Mike Neal Disney fans wanting more than a standard-issue Walt Disney World travel guide should be pleased with this new, full-color book. Filled with gorgeous photos, well organized, easy to read and absolutely packed with information, it makes a strong case to be, as its cover proclaims, "The Definitive Disney Handbook." — Though this guide has the typica... more »l planning, restaurant and resort information, what sets it apart (besides the photos) is its coverage of Disney's theme parks, water parks and other entertainment options. Taking up 75 percent of the book, these chapters include detailed descriptions, specs, story lines, back stories and long lists of "Fun Finds" and "Fun Facts" that just aren't in any other Disney guide.
Other extra touches are everywhere. Architecture fans will like the bonus articles about the buildings of Epcot and Disney-MGM Studios. Animal lovers will delight in the included field guide to the Animal Kingdom park. An overview chapter includes an introduction to the resort as well as articles about Walt Disney, his cartoon characters, Imagineers, even monorails. The Special Events chapter has eight pages just on Christmas. Sprinkled throughout are quotes from Imagineers, as well as the occasional celebrity.
From the Back Cover
Walt Disney World gives you a choice of 168 rides and attractions, 81 live performances, 104 recreational activities, 179 places to eat, 197 shops and 29 resorts -- all spread out over 47 square miles. Overwhelming? Not any more! Filled with the most detailed information ever published about Disney World, this full-color guide combines a thorough description of everything Disney has to offer with a cornucopia of advice, insight and tips to help you enjoy it. In other words, it's a handbook on how to have fun. Also included: over a thousand fun finds and facts, dozens of fascinating secrets and back stories, quizzes, Hidden Mickeys and over 400 color photographs.« less