Product Description

Seven Great Features and Benefits offered ONLY by the Unofficial Guides:

• Practical tips on when to go and how to beat the crowds at 11 of Central Florida′s best them parks
• Firsthand information on what′s worthwhile and what′s not at major attractions
• The inside scoop on where to go for the best roller coaster action
• Complete coverage of Universal Florida, including Islands of Adventure, CityWalk, and detailed restaurant reviews
• Comprehensive chapters on SeaWorld and Discovery Cove, Busch Gardens, Kennedy Space Center, Gatorland, and the Holy Land Experience
• Comparisons of all area water parks
• The straight story on Orlando–area dinner theaters and nightlife
  

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #17042 in Books
• Published on: 2009-04-29
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 384 pages

From the Back Cover
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:

1. Comprehensive coverage of theme parks, dinner theater, mini–golf, water parks, adventure outings, sports, museums, and more

2. Field–tested Touring Plans for Universal Orlando that can save four hours of standing in line a day

3. Each attraction rated by age group based on a survey of over 10,000 families

4. Complete descriptions and ratings for all the best non–Disney hotels for families

5. Insider tips on the best restaurants, buffets, and meal deals

About the Author
BOB SEHLINGER is the author of The Unofficial Guide to Walt DisneyWorld and the executive publisher of the Unofficial Guide series.

GRANT RAFTER is a graduate of Dartmouth College and a professional writer. He makes his home in Maine.

Customer Reviews

Don't leave home without it.
Thought I'd leave a short message on Beyond Disney.
I bought the book in readiness for a week long trip, after purchasing a Flex Ticket Plus, and with plans to visit the major theme parks (Non Mouse related).
Simply the book made the holiday easier and far better. The reviews of the attractions were generally spot on, although the Mummy ride at Universal Studios must surely be the best ride imaginable. Only slight problem is the changes that have taken place at the parks since the book was published, e.g. The Simpsons replacing Back To The Future, but that is a minor quibble and it's not as though I wouldn't have ridden The Simpsons.
The idea of giving an outline for the best way to tour each park during the day is worth the money alone, saving hours of unnecessary queuing time. The descriptions of each attraction are detailed and considered.
Take it with you and read before the start of each day. You will be thankful.

A must
This book is a must if you are visiting Orlando. I accompanies the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World perfectly. If you have both books then you will be fully prepared for everything Orlando has to offer. A brilliant book.

Beyond Disney: The Unofficial Guide...
Great in depth coverage of the non-Disney parks in & around Orlanda, plus Busch Gardens near Tampa. Detailed descriptions of all rides & attractions with recommendations for how to make the most of your visit.

Could do with a section on the main shopping opportunities in the area, both normal and discount malls.