Even though most American families will make at least one
pilgrimage to Orlando, too many of them end up spending far
more than they have to for their vacations. This book
initiates you into the world of savvy discount travel
shopping, from finding the very lowest airfares to booking
theme park tickets through the right sources so you pay
less.
The book has a complete breakdown of every major
theme park's attractions—their best seats, their histories,
how to evade their long lines—with opinionated advice on
which to hit and which to skip, depending on your taste and
age (and the age of your kids).
We'll explore lodgings
in depth, starting with the best theme-park-based hotels for
your money. We also name reputable renters of palatial digs
such as full houses and condos located less than two miles
from Disney, which come with screened-in pool, free
internet, private game rooms and more—all for less than
you'd spend on a cramped hotel room.
Pull back the
curtain on Orlando and see how the "magic" is made:
Slip backstage at Universal Studios and learn how its
most complex rides work
Explore the Utilidor, Walt
Disney World's hidden underground passageways
Be a
dolphin trainer for the day at SeaWorld
And more
Avoiding wallet drain for meals in Orlando is only half
the battle. We cover secret, lesser-known local restaurants
as well as give readers a useable, fun strategy for the best
theme park meals.
Get out of town and explore the
wonders of Central Florida: swim, kayak, see manatees, play
astronaut, tickle a 'gator, hold a seance at a spiritual
commune, and much more.
Winner of Best
Guidebook for 2006 from the North American Travel
Journalists Association (Pauline Frommer's New York
City)