Overview

The one and only official, up-to-the-minute insider's guide to America's most popular travel destination, updated to include all the hottest information. Prepare for your Walt Disney World vacation with the one and only official, up-to-the-minute insider's guide to America's most popular travel destination! Updated annually with expert advice and reviews, coupons, and more! Trust Birnbaum as your 2023-2024 guide for- insider tips for budgeting, scheduling, and navigating the theme parks and resortsdetailed descriptions of all the attractions, resorts, and eateriesmoney-saving strategies and more than $400 worth of couponscolorful maps, photos, Disney character illustrations, and more Get the scoop on what's new at Walt Disney World- Race through the Grid on TRON Lightcycle/Run, the Magic Kingdom's high-octane newcomerHave a blast at EPCOT's dazzling new nighttime spectacularAdd these groundbreaking attractions to your ""must-do"" list- Star Wars- Rise of the Resistance; Slinky Dog Dash; Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway; Guardians of the Galaxy- Cosmic Rewind!, and the Disney Skyliner, the aerial gondola system connecting EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios, and four resorts Inside this book, find out how to- Catch the Magic Kingdom's beloved fireworks extravaganza- Happily Ever AfterMake a splash at the Disney water parksHave a meal with Mickey Mouse and his Disney palsEnjoy Disney Springs, a vibrant dining, shopping, and entertainment districtDetect Hidden Mickeys throughout the theme parksSoar on the back of a mountain banshee at Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park attraction Avatar Flight of PassageChoose (and book!) a Disney dining experience with our extensive restaurant coverageBook a backstage tour or fireworks cruiseGet great value at Disney's Art of Animation and Pop Century resortsFly high in Toy Story Land, a cheery play zone at Disney's Hollywood Studios parkMeet favorite Disney characters Planning a trip to the Walt Disney World with your family? Be sure to also pick up Birnbaum's 2024 Walt Disney World for Kids- The Official Guide.

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Author:   Birnbaum Guides
Publisher:   Disney Book Publishing Inc.
Imprint:   Disney Editions
Weight:   0.369kg
ISBN:  

9781368083720

ISBN 10:   1368083722
Pages:   384
Publication Date:   19 September 2023
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   To order  
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Table of Contents

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

Reviews

""The Official Guide is also the best."" ―The New York Times One of ""10 Gift Ideas Theme Park Fans Will Love . . . While giving a Disney vacation is a gift out of most people's price ranges, you still can help loved ones plan for their next theme park vacation. The best Disney guidebooks are from Birnbaum's, and [release] ahead of the New Year. . . . The guidebooks offer everything from tips on how to maximize your park experiences to restaurant reviews."" ―International Business Times One of ""10 things I learned from our Disney vacation: If you plan to go, plan ahead. The average American wedding takes 8-12 months to prepare. That's a reasonable baseline for researching, booking, and preparing for a Disney trip, in my limited experience. And take advantage of the information that's available. . . . Birnbaum's Walt Disney World guidebook filled in a lot of other gaps."" ―NPR One of ""19 great coffee table books for Disney fans"" ―Business Insider

"""The Official Guide is also the best."" ―The New York Times One of ""10 Gift Ideas Theme Park Fans Will Love . . . While giving a Disney vacation is a gift out of most people's price ranges, you still can help loved ones plan for their next theme park vacation. The best Disney guidebooks are from Birnbaum's, and [release] ahead of the New Year. . . . The guidebooks offer everything from tips on how to maximize your park experiences to restaurant reviews."" ―International Business Times One of ""10 things I learned from our Disney vacation: If you plan to go, plan ahead. The average American wedding takes 8-12 months to prepare. That's a reasonable baseline for researching, booking, and preparing for a Disney trip, in my limited experience. And take advantage of the information that's available. . . . Birnbaum's Walt Disney World guidebook filled in a lot of other gaps."" ―NPR One of ""19 great coffee table books for Disney fans"" ―Business Insider"

Author Information

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

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