"A Tourist's Best Friend!"
—Chicago Sun-Times
"Indispensable"
—The New York Times
Five Great Features and Benefits offered ONLY by The Unofficial Guide:
<ol> <li>Exclusively patented, field-tested touring plans that save as much as four hours of standing in line in a single day <li>
Tips, advice, and opinions from hundreds of Walt Disney World guests in their own words <li>
Almost 250 hotels rated and ranked for quality and value, including the top non-Disney hotels for families <li>
A complete Dining Guide with ratings and reviews of all Walt Disney World restaurants, plus extensive alternatives for dining deals outside the World <li>
Every attraction rated and ranked for each age group; extensive, objective, head-to-head comparisons of the Disney and Universal theme parks
]]> "Indispensable"
—The New York Times
Five Great Features and Benefits offered ONLY by The Unofficial Guide®: <ol> <li>Every attraction ranked and rated for each age group, based on interviews and surveys of more than 7,500 families <li>When and where to go: the best times of the year and the best days of the week for each park <li>All the Disneyland-area hotels ranked and rated for value and quality of rooms <li>Field tested itineraries for adults and families with children that can save more than three hours of waiting in line <li>Complete coverage of Disney's California Adventure® theme park and Universal Studios Hollywood
Sample Rating
Soarin'
Appeal by age Preschool — Grade school Teens Young adults Over 30 Seniors
What it is Flight simulation ride. Scope and scale Super headliner. When to go First 30 minutes the park is open or use FASTPASS. Special comments Entrance on the lower level of The Land pavilion. May induce motion sickness; 40" minimum-height requirement; switching off available (see pages 266–268). Author's rating Exciting and mellow at the same time; ......5. Not to be missed. Duration of ride 4 minutes. Loading speed Moderate.
]]> "A Tourist's Best Friend!"
—Chicago Sun-Times
"Indispensable"
—The New York Times
The Top 5 Ways The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World(r) with Kids Can Help You Have the Perfect Trip: <ul> <li>Comments and tips on Walt Disney World from surveys of more than 12,500 families <li>Advice on how to prepare mentally, physically, and logistically for your ideal Walt Disney World vacation <li>Information on which attractions frighten kids and why <li>When to go, where to stay, and how to beat the crowds <li>How to keep your family happy on vacation and how to return home rested and relaxed Sample Rating
Dumbo the Flying Elephant
Appeal by Age Pre-school Grade school
Teens Young adults Over 30 Seniors
What it is Disneyfied midway ride. Scope and scale Minor attraction. Fright potential A tame midway ride; a great favorite of most young children. Bottleneck rating 10. When to go Before 10 a.m. or after 9 p.m. Author's rating An attractive children's ride; .... Duration of ride 1.5 minutes. Average wait in line per 100 people ahead of you 20 minutes. Loading speed Slow.
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For Visitors Who Want More Than The Official Line
Five Great Ways That Mini Mickey Can Help You Have the Perfect Disney Vacation: <ol> <li>Insider advice on when to go: the best times of the year and the best days of the week <li>A complete ranking of accommodations both in and outside "the World," with commuting times to all four Disney World theme parks <li>Concise overviews of all theme parks and no-nonsense evaluations of the most popular attractions <li>Practical tips on making the most of your time, including easy-to-follow one- and two-day touring plans of the Magic Kingdom®, Epcot®, Disney-MGM, and the Animal Kingdom <li>The straight story on how to avoid long lines for rides, shows, and meals
Sample Rating
Soarin' (FASTPASS)
Appeal by age Preschool Grade school Teens Young adults Over 30 Seniors
What it is Flight simulation ride. Scope and scale Super headliner. When to go First 30 minutes the park is open or use FASTPASS. Special comments Entrance on the lower level of The Land pavilion. May induce motion sickness; 40" minimum-height requirement; switching off available. Author's rating Exciting and mellow at the same time; ....H. Not to be missed. Duration of ride 5H minutes. Average wait in line per 100 people ahead of you 4 minutes. Assumes 2 concourses operating. Loading speed Moderate.
This guide is a completely independent evaluation of Walt Disney World and has not been reviewed or approved by Walt Disney World or the Walt Disney Company, Inc.
]]>The Top 5 Ways The Unofficial Guide® to New York City Can Help You Have the Perfect Trip: <ol> <li>The straight truth on all the attractions, from Central Park to the Statue of Liberty <li>How to get tickets to the hottest Broadway shows--and not pay full price for them <li>Hotels at every price level, ranked and rated for value and quality of rooms--plus proven strategies for getting the best rates <li>All the best New York restaurants, plus the inside story on shopping--where to get the best for less <li>How to plan and get the most out of your business or convention trip
]]>The Pocket Sized Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World
Mini Mickey
Hotels & attractions, ranked and rated
Insider tips that save you time & money
Bob Sehlinger
The series with more than 4 million copies sold!
"Best Travel Series of the Year" —Booklist
8th Edition
From the publishers of The Unofficial Guide® to Walt Disney World®
"A Tourist's Best Friend!"
—Chicago Sun-Times
"Indispensable"
—The New York Times
Five Great Features and Benefits
offered Only by The Unofficial Guide ®: <ul> <li>
Insider advice on when to go: the best times of the year and the best days of the week <li>
A complete ranking of accommodations both in and outside "the World," with commuting times to all four Disney World theme parks <li>
Concise overviews of all theme parks and no-nonsense evaluations of the most popular attractions <li>
Practical tips on making the most of your time, including easy-to-follow one- and two-day touring plans of the Magic Kingdom®, Epcot®, Disney's Hollywood Studios®, and Animal Kingdom® <li>
The straight story on how to avoid long lines for rides, shows, and meals
]]>The Top 5 Ways Mini Las Vegas Can Help You Have the Perfect Trip: <ol> <li>Information that's candid, critical, and totally objective <li>Casinos rated and ranked in detail, with insider tips on gambling and strategies for making the most of your betting dollars <li>Helpful hints for getting the best room at the lowest possible rate--plus the inside story on packages <li>Tips for gaining easy access to the top shows and the best evening entertainment <li>Everything you need to plan the Vegas vacation that's right for you
]]>Together, the guides cover thousands of miles of paddling streams which range in difficulty from scenic floats to whitewater runs. Each stream is detailed with a description that conveys the flavor and difficulties of the run in non-technical terms. This description is supplemented with a data sheet that contains an abundance of information. Rounding out each description are detailed river maps showing access points, shuttle routes, and mileages.
A comprehensive guide to the streams of the Cumberland Plateau, Blue Ridge Mountains, and eastern Piedmont regions of northern Georgia. Also included are near-by favorite streams of Georgia paddlers - the Little River Canyon of Alabama, the Chauga River of South Carolina, and the Ocoee and Hiawassee rivers of Tennessee.
]]>Together, the guides cover thousands of miles of paddling streams which range in difficulty from scenic floats to whitewater runs. Each stream is detailed with a description that conveys the flavor and difficulties of the run in non-technical terms. This description is supplemented with a data sheet that contains an abundance of information. Rounding out each description are detailed river maps showing access points, shuttle routes, and mileages.
A detailed guide to the streams of Georgia's western Peidmont and Coastal Plain, with special chapters on the Okefenokee Swamp and the Georgia sea coast.
]]>The Top 5 Ways The Unofficial Guide® to the Great Smoky & Blue Ridge Region Can Help You Have the Perfect Trip: The best scenic drives--with the inside story on the cultural and historic attractions you'll pass along the way Tips on how to enjoy the great outdoors--with details on hiking, rafting, fly-fishing, biking, camping, horseback riding, golf, and more Hotels, motels, lodges, and resorts rated and ranked for value and quality--plus the lowdown on how to get the best rates Recommendations on the best area restaurants and nightlife A field-tested touring itinerary of Dollywood, plus the latest details on the Pigeon Forge-Sevierville area shopping
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—Chicago Sun-Times
"Indispensable"
—The New York Times
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The Top 5 Ways The Unofficial Guide to Branson Can Help You Have the Perfect Trip: <ol><li>Info on how to get tickets to the hottest shows--and not pay full price for them <li>The pros and cons of package tours and independent travel <li>The straight truth on all the local attractions, including Silver Dollar City, Mutton Hollow, and Shepherd of the Hills <li>The best area restaurants for every taste and budget--with the lowdown on those all-you-can-eat buffets <li>The inside story on shopping for souvenirs, local crafts, and memorabilia
]]>The Top 5 Ways The Unofficial Guide to New York City Can Help You Have the Perfect Trip:<OL><LI>The straight truth on all the attractions, from Central Park to the Statue of Liberty <LI>How to get tickets to the hottest Broadway shows--and not pay full price for them <LI>Hotels at every price level, ranked and rated for value and quality of rooms--plus proven strategies for getting the best rates <LI>All the best New York restaurants, plus the inside story on shopping--where to get the best for less <LI>How to plan and get the most out of your business or convention trip
]]>The Top 5 Ways The Unofficial Guide® to Cruises Can Help You Have the Perfect Cruise: <ol> <li>More than 120 cruise lines and 350 ships reviewed and ranked for value and quality, plus tips on how to identify the ship that's right for you <li>Industry secrets for getting the lowest possible fare, plus extras like free vacation days <li>The inside story on who your fellow passengers will be <li>Proven strategies for making hassle-free air connections <li>Tips on making the most of your time and money once you’re on board
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