Full Description
An indispensable read when visiting Walt Disney World with kidsThe Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World with Kids 2018 is JAM-PACKED with useful tips, great advice, excellent discussion, and practical travel knowledge gleaned from years of Walt Disney World travel experience.In this guidebook, authors Bob Sehlinger and Liliane Opsomer specifically address the needs of kids, with-in some cases-research and input from kids. Len Testa leads an experienced team of researchers whose work has been cited by such diverse sources as USA Today and Operations Research Forum.The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World with Kids digs deeper and offers more specific information than any other guidebook. This is the only guide that explains how to make every minute and every dollar of your vacation count. With advice that is direct, prescriptive, and detailed, it takes the guesswork out of your family vacation. Step-by-step detailed plans allow you to visit Walt Disney World with your children with absolute confidence and peace of mind.
Contents
List of MapsAcknowledgmentsINTRODUCTIONWhy "Unofficial"?About This GuideA Quick Tour of a Big WorldPART ONE: Basic ConsiderationsIs Walt Disney World for You?The Age ThingAbout Inviting Your Children's FriendsA Few Words for Single Parents"He Who Hesitates Is Launched!"Tips and Warnings for GrandparentsOrder and Discipline on the RoadPART TWO: Getting Your Act TogetherGathering InformationAllocating TimePlanning Your Walt Disney World Vacation BudgetBabysittingSpecial Programs for ChildrenPART THREE: Where to StayThings to ConsiderWalt Disney World LodgingWalt Disney World Hotels: Strengths and Weaknesses for FamiliesHow to Get Discounts on Lodging at Walt Disney WorldLodging Outside Walt Disney WorldHow to Childproof a Hotel RoomPART FOUR: DiningEating Outside Walt Disney WorldDining in Walt Disney WorldPART FIVE: Know Before You GoThe Brutal Truth About Family VacationsMental and Emotional PreparationPhysical PreparationDeveloping a Good PlanLogistic PreparationWalt Disney World for Guests with Special NeedsRemembering Your TripTrial RunPART SIX: Ready, Set, Tour! Touring RecommendationsCharacter AnalysisStrollersWhen Kids Get LostPART SEVEN: The Magic KingdomMain Street, U.S.A.AdventurelandFrontierlandLiberty SquareFantasylandTomorrowlandLive Entertainment and Parades in the Magic KingdomMagic Kingdom Touring PlansMagic Kingdom Trivia QuizPART EIGHT: EpcotKidcot Fun StopsFuture WorldWorld ShowcaseLive Entertainment at EpcotEpcot Touring PlansEpcot Trivia QuizPART NINE: Disney's Animal KingdomThe OasisDiscovery IslandAfricaAsiaDinoLand U.S.A.Live Entertainment at Animal KingdomAnimal Kingdom Touring PlansDisney's Animal Kingdom Trivia QuizPART TEN: Disney's Hollywood StudiosDisney's Hollywood Studios AttractionsLive Entertainment at Disney's Hollywood StudiosDisney's Hollywood Studios Touring PlansDisney's Hollywood Studios Trivia QuizPART ELEVEN: Universal Orlando and SeaWorldUniversal's Islands of AdventureIslands of Adventure AttractionsIslands of Adventure Touring PlanUniversal Studios FloridaUniversal Studios Florida AttractionsLive Entertainment at Universal StudiosUniversal Studios Florida Touring PlansSeaWorldPART TWELVE: The Best of the RestThe Water Theme ParksWet `n WildAquatica by SeaWorldDisney SpringsOutdoor RecreationINDEXCLIP-OUT TOURING PLANSSouth Orlando & Walt Disney World AreaWalt Disney WorldHotel Concentrations Around Walt Disney WorldThe Magic KingdomEpcotWhere to View IllumiNationsDisney's Animal KingdomDisney's Hollywood StudiosUniversal OrlandoUniversal's Islands of AdventureUniversal Studios Florida Disney Springs