Product Description

From the publishers of The Unofficial Guide(r) to Walt Disney World(r)

"A Tourist′s Best Friend!"
–Chicago Sun–Times

"Indispensable"
–The New York Times

Seven Great Features and Benefits offered ONLY by The Unofficial Guide(r):
∗ Practical tips on when to go and how to beat the crowds at 11 of Central Florida′s best theme 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(r), CityWalk(r), and detailed restaurant reviews
∗ Comprehensive chapters on SeaWorld and Discovery Cove(r), Busch Gardens(r), Kennedy Space Center, Gatorlande(r), and the Holy Land Experience(r)
∗ Comparisons of all area water parks
∗ The straight story on Orlando–area dinner theaters and nightlife

Sample Rating

Revenge of the Mummy

Appeal by Age Preschool Grade school Teens Young adults Over 30 . Seniors

What it is Combination dark ride and roller coaster. Scope and scale Super headliner. When to go The first hour the park is open or after 6 p.m. Special comments 48" minimum–height requirement. Author′s rating Killer! ....H. Duration of ride 3 minutes. Probable waiting time per 100 people ahead of you 7 minutes. Loading speed Moderate.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #374570 in Books
• Published on: 2005-10-11
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 221 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

Seven Great Features and Benefits offered ONLY by The Unofficial Guide®:

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

Sample Rating

Revenge of the Mummy

Appeal by Age Preschool Grade school Teens Young adults Over 30 . Seniors

What it is Combination dark ride and roller coaster. Scope and scale Super headliner. When to go The first hour the park is open or after 6 p.m. Special comments 48" minimum–height requirement. Author′s rating Killer! ....H. Duration of ride 3 minutes. Probable waiting time per 100 people ahead of you 7 minutes. Loading speed Moderate.

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

KATIE BRANDON is a 2004 graduate of the University of Florida college of Journalism. This is her first book.

Customer Reviews

Balanced and informative guide for the Florida Tourist
It's sad but so many British visitors holiday in Orlando yet never step outside the cosy Disney world. I say 'sad' because there is so much more to explore. There is no doubt that the Disney environment will satisfy even the most cynical and world weary of tourist, a world where all is clean, friendly and expertly presented. But outside Maingate is so much more, no less entertaining and, in many cases, more inspiring. This book provides a circumspective tour of many of these and doesn't labour on the better known at the expense of the lesser. The seasoned Florida visitor who might be becoming a little jaded with the usual fare will find lots of interesting opportunities whether their demands are for the active or more sedentary lifestyle.

Though meant as a reference book, it's one of those guides you can repeatedly read from cover to cover. And just ideal for that 8 hour flight!

A Must Have
A wonderful book to plan your holiday with. This is the second time I have bought this book, it's packed with really useful tips that will save you time and money. Don't consider visiting the parks without it!

A good partner with The Unofficial Guide....
While we only timetabled in to visit Seaworld and Discovery Cove, this book was instrumental in making this choice. Having two children we didn't want to waste time and money on parks where they would be disappointed at height restrictions or nightmare ridden from rides that terrified them. This book helped us make a firm decision to miss out a few parks until they are older. Thus saving us money and tears and stress. Although I am wondering if I can sneak off by myself to the US to go to the other parks...