The definitive Disney handbook The only photo-driven guidebook to the No. 1 vacation destination, The Complete Walt Disney World 2009 is a must-buy for anyone planning a trip to Walt Disney World. Filled with over 400 photographs and packed with more factual information than any other Disney guide, the colorful book includes in-depth information on attractions, activities, restaurants and resorts that you just cannot find anywhere else. Completely revised and updated Though it does have all the latest Disney news, The Complete Walt Disney World 2009 is more than just an annual update. The new edition adds a eight-page What's New summary right up front, as well as incisive articles on saving time and saving money. New At a Glance summaries make it easy to find what you need in each theme park chapter, while attraction articles now include hour-by-hour wait times as well as lists of Fun Finds, Fun Facts and Hidden Mickeys. Insider tips appear at the bottom of nearly every page. Winner of four national book awards In the past year alone the book has been honored with four national awards. It won the coveted Nonfiction Book of the Year award at the 2008 Writer's Digest ISPBA and was named Travel Guide of the Year at the 2008 NIEA. It won Best Southeast Nonfiction (Silver Medal) at the 2008 IPBA and was named one of three finalists for Best Travel Guide at the USA Book News 2008 NBBA. The Walt Disney World Moms Panel praises the book for its "fabulous behind-the-scenes info about the parks." With photographs on nearly every single page, The Complete Walt Disney World 2009 is printed in full-color on gloss paper.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 5.0 / 5.0
Terrific Disney Guide:
I've been to Disney World many times but I never bought a guide book to it until now and I must say I was impressed. What a terrific guide to Disney World this is! My favorite parts of the beautiful, expressive pictures that bring Disney World to life and capture its magic. Based on my experience, I would recommend this to those who are taking their first trip to Disney World and to repeaters like me. Useful. Thoughtful. Sized just right to take with you on your trip.
Tells you if a ride is too scary for little children:
I bought this book for only one reason: I wanted to know which rides would be too scary for my 4-year-old daughter. It tells you! Right up front! Every ride or show has a "Fear Factor" rating at the top of its section which spells out what aspects of it may frighten kids. Yea! Knowing that one little fact made every day so much better! By the way, I also bought the Unofficial and Birnbaum Disney books, and they don't provide this information, or at least not so clearly. Like an earlier reviewer, I got my... more info
Thoroughly modern Mickey:
Julie Neal's Disney World books are always the best. Nothing else compares for up-to-date information presented in an organized and reader-friendly fashion. But good as her earlier books were, this 2009 edition blows them away. I loved the book's look, which makes it easier than ever to find what you're looking for. The pages on rides and show have so many details -- such as the HOUR-BY-HOUR wait times -- we used them constantly, almost like a super park map, on our family's trip to Disney last week (it was... more info
Perfect for new and old visitors to WDW!!!:
This is current and up to date information on the rides at WDW. It is in depth descriptions for those who need to know every last little turn and drop on all the rides, not just the popular ones. Would definitely say everyone should have this whether it's your first or hundredth trip to Disney!!
