Birnbaum Guides

Birnbaum's 2024 Walt Disney World

The Official Vacation Guide

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

"A guide to the different sections of Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, including the Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom, and the Walt Disney World resorts."--

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Disney Book Publishing Inc.
• Seitenzahl: 384
• Erscheinungstermin: 19. September 2023
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 252mm x 201mm x 19mm
• Gewicht: 778g
• ISBN-13: 9781368083720
• ISBN-10: 1368083722
• Artikelnr.: 67443085

Autorenporträt

When Steve Birnbaum launched this guide in 1981, he made it clear what was expected of anyone who worked on it: The book would be meticulously revised each year, leaving no attraction untested, no snack or meal untasted, no hotel untried. First-hand experiences like these, accumulated over the years, make this book the most authoritative guide to Walt Disney World.    Our expertise, however, is not achieved by being escorted through back doors of attractions (although we would enjoy that). Instead, we wait in lines with everyone else, always hoping to have a Disney experience like that of any other guest. While Walt Disney World has vastly expanded, and so has our knowledge of the most popular vacation destinations on the planet. We believe the best way to gather useful advice for a Disney park guest is to be one. Over and over again! —Jill Safro, editor

Inhaltsangabe

7: GETTING READY TO GO
Here’s all the practical information you need to organize a Walt Disney
World visit down to the smallest detail: when to go, how to get there, how
to save money and work within a budget, how to secure theme park tickets,
how to use Genie+ and access Lightning Lane entrances, and how to customize
a Disney MagicBand. Plus sample schedules and hints for parents,
international travelers, travelers with disabilities, singles, couples, and
older visitors.
 
63: TRANSPORTATION & ACCOMMODATIONS
Two big questions about Walt Disney World are where to stay and how to get
around. The accommodations range from concierge suites to modest campsites,
with thousands of rooms and villas in between. Our guide describes every
Disney resort, with details presented in a handy chart. And we explain the
World’s vast transportation system, to boot.
 
119: MAGIC KINGDOM
The enchantment of Walt Disney World is most apparent in the wealth of
attractions and amusements that fill this, its original theme park. Our
land-by-land guide describes all there is to see and do in this classic
play zone, plus plenty of other insider tips and the scoop on new additions
to the Kingdom.
 
151: EPCOT
A gleaming silver geosphere introduces Disney’s newly revitalized
wonderland of discovery—an ambitious exploration of the world of the future
as well as the present. The park’s four neighborhoods offer every visitor
the opportunity to be a global and cerebral voyager, without setting foot
outside Florida. Here’s how to make the most of this uniquely fascinating
destination.
 
183: DISNEY’S HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS
Now’s your chance to be part of Disney’s Hollywood adventure! Everything
from controlling the Millennium Falcon to a Frozen sing-along to a trip to
The Twilight Zone™ and the excitement of daring stunts and special effects
is waiting to be enjoyed. There are also opportunities to bond with Disney
characters and experience a thrill ride or two. We have developed
strategies for seeing this Tinseltown, ensuring the most fun possible.
 
205: DISNEY’S ANIMAL KINGDOM
The most sprawling member of WDW’s theme park lineup celebrates the circle
of life and the wonders of Earth’s animal kingdom. Amid nature’s majesty,
guests experience a stirring safari, dodge dastardly dinosaurs, and ride
raging rapids. Our coverage, which includes the beloved land, Pandora—The
World of Avatar, guarantees a fun-filled trip to a place where humans are
humbly reminded of their role in the natural world.
 
225: EVERYTHING ELSE IN THE WORLD
Beyond the theme park boundaries lie countless acres full of just the sort
of wonders for which Disney is famous: state-of-the-art water parks and the
dynamic Disney Springs entertainment, shopping, and dining district among
them. So if you want to ride down watery slides, dance the night away, shop
at elegant boutiques, pamper yourself at a spa, or experience
behind-the-scenes tours, this chapter will help you find your way.
 
253: SPORTS & RECREATION
Walt Disney World has more tennis courts and golf greens than most posh
resorts, plus plenty of places for boating, biking, horseback riding,
swimming, and fishing. Here’s how to combine these options with the rest of
the WDW fun.
 
261: GOOD MEALS, GREAT TIMES
Restaurants around Disney World property run the gamut from simple snack
shops to bastions of haute cuisine. Choices are nearly endless, so we’ve
organized them in an area-by-area directory that lets you know where each
restaurant is located and what specialties it offers. We also tell you
about the Disney Dining Plan, WDW’s reservations system, dinner shows,
where to dine with Disney characters, and where to enjoy an after-dinner
drink.
 
337: DISNEY CRUISE LINE
Many guests choose to make a Walt Disney World visit even more magical by
pairing it with a cruise to the Caribbean or the Bahamas—the ultimate Land
and Sea vacation, Disney style. This “bonus” chapter tells you how to plan
it.
 
365: COUPONS
We’ve stuffed the final pages of this book with valuable coupons to help
you save hundreds of dollars on Walt Disney World food, merchandise,
recreational experiences, and more!
 
WHAT’S NEW?
To spotlight attractions, shows, restaurants, and events that are making
(or have recently made) their debut, listings are marked with the icon
shown below. Look for it throughout the book. Here are some of the
highlights:
296: BoardWalk Deli
297: The Cake Bake Shop
297: Carousel Coffee
164: DuckTales World Showcase Adventure
155: Dreamers Point
159: Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana
306: Rosa Mexicano
276: Shiki-Sai: Sushi Izakaya
294: Summer House on the Lake
129: Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
140: TRON Lightcycle/Run