Birnbaum's Walt Disney World, the most respected and well-known name in travel guides, takes readers to the world's most popular tourist attraction. Since ours is the only guidebook that's official, this book includes the most accurate information on prices, changes, and new attractions for 2012. Highlights include complete coverage of Walt Disney World's newest resort-in-the-making: The Art of Animation; expanded information about the ever-popular Disney Vacation Club, including details on Aulani, a deluxe Disney resort and spa in Ko Olina, Hawaii; and an insider look at Disney Cruise Line's newest ship, the Disney Fantasy-a luxury ocean liner based out of Barcelona, Spain.
Fans of Fantasyland will be thrilled to hear that is it now the center of the greatest growth-spurt in Magic Kingdom history! We'll deliver all the info on this happy expansion-including a description of new attraction featuring The Little Mermaid. Also, come here for the scoop on Star Tours II—an immersive 3-D journey into the beloved Star Wars realm.
As always, Birnbaum will provide strategic sample itineraries; an insider's look at the newest attractions, stage shows, and restaurants; and tips for travelers of every age! And with more money-saving coupons than ever before, this guide is a must-have for every Disney World guest!
ElectricGuitarMan
Posted January 17, 2012
It's not that this guidebook is bad -- it isn't -- it's just that it reads like one big ad or brochure for Disney. It barely scratches the surface, and totes the company line. There are some nice photos, but the book doesn't have the detail or insight of other guides. The organization of the book is a little wacky, too. Pass on this one, and instead get The Complete Walt Disney World 2012 or the Unofficial Guide. Actually, get both of them :)
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Posted July 9, 2012
I have purchased this guide for a long time. I have saved all the guides and will continue to purchase this guide each year. We go to Disney World twice a year and would go more if my work permitted it. To be there is no other guide that can compete with this one and there never will be. Love it and will continue to buy it as long as they make it. Thank you Mr. Birnbaum and the staff that continues to publish it. Forever a fan.
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Posted January 20, 2012
This slim book on Disney has its place, but it doesn't hold up on its own. If you get it, make sure to also get one of the more detailed Disneyworld guidebooks. This one will certainly give you the Disney point of view, but you probably want more honest information -- and advice.
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Posted January 18, 2012
I agree with the other reviewers; this book, although it has its charms, is too much like a brochure for Disney World. I want to know how to pick between the different rides and other attractions, and this Birnbaum Official Guide isn't going to say anything but praise. Some of the photos are good and helpful, but other guide books are better at this score.
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Overview
Birnbaum's Walt Disney World, the most respected and well-known name in travel guides, takes readers to the world's most popular tourist attraction. Since ours is the only guidebook that's official, this book includes the most accurate information on prices, changes, and new attractions for 2012. Highlights include complete coverage of Walt Disney World's newest resort-in-the-making: The Art of Animation; expanded information about the ever-popular Disney Vacation Club, including details on Aulani, a deluxe ...