Frommers Walt Disney World Orlando

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All aboard a lavish visual celebration of one of Disney's most iconic and beloved creations: the Disney Monorail. Through a lively and succinct narrative and a stunning collection of unique historical photographs and rare concept and development art (much of it never before published) readers will be transported through the imagination of one of the great twentieth century geniuses, and into a future where yesterday's dreams are tomorrow's realities! Walt Disney is renowned as a cartoonist, filmmaker, showman, and entertainment icon. But he was also a far-sighted futurist, a transportation buff with practical roots in the past, and visionary sights set on the future. In imagining his Disneyland park, Walt saw it not only as a destination for diversion and entertainment, but also as a means of presenting practical demonstrations of new ideas and new technology with real-world applications. As Walt said, "Tomorrow offers new frontiers in science, adventure, and ideals: the Atomic Age . . . the challenge of outer space . . . and the hope for a peaceful and unified world." In The Disney Monorail: Imagineering a Highway in the Sky, readers will discover the parallel stories of the development of a new form of transportation and the evolution of Walt's prophetic creative mind, which resulted in the first daily operating monorail in the Western Hemisphere. From that day in June 1959, this mid-century modern marvel has captured the hearts and imaginations not only of theme park and Disney fans everywhere. It has also inspired, as Walt had hoped, the creation of working monorails in practical transit applications in varied locations all around the world.

America’s #1 bestselling travel series Written by more than 175 outspoken travelers around the globe, Frommer’s Complete Guides help travelers experience places the way locals do. More annually updated guides than any other series 16-page color section and foldout map in all annual guides Outspoken opinions, exact prices, and suggested itineraries Dozens of detailed maps in an easy-to-read, two-color design Completely updated for 2009, Frommer's Walt Disney World & Orlando is the perfect trip-planner for America's #1 vacation destination—Disney World. Seven of the world’s top ten theme parks are in Orlando, and it’s the number one destination for families on the planet. This book will cover all of the highlights of the city, including the opening of SeaWorld's latest theme park, Aquatica. It also features detailed itineraries for all of the Disney and Universal Orlando theme parks. The guide also includes info on SeaWorld, Discovery Cove, Bush Gardens, and the Kennedy Space Center. You'll also find individual park maps, up-to-date advice on finding the best package deals, and a free color fold-out map.

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This exciting new title reveals the most fun and educational experiences for kids of all ages in Sin City. Believe it or not, in 2001, 12% of visitors to Las Vegas were families with children— that's more than 4 million visitors with children in tow! Las Vegas with Kids is full of incredibly detailed tips— right down to which hotels offer cribs and rollaway beds and which restaurants offer high chairs and kids' menus. Inside, you'll learn a wealth of information about where to find hands-on, interactive museums and attractions (with suggested age ranges for each activity); child-appropriate entertainment; kid-oriented shopping; and parks and other places to play— all perfect for families with kids of any age (and any budget).

Completely updated for 2006, Frommer's Walt Disney World & Orlando is the perfect trip-planner for America's #1 vacation destination--Disney World. In 2004, all of the Disney parks saw increases in attendance of 5 to 9 percent over the previous year. A total of 15.1 million people visited the Magic Kingdom in 2004, according to Amusement Business magazine. Epcot attracted 9.4 million visitors, Disney–MGM saw an attendance of 8.3 million, and Animal Kingdom racked up 7.8 million visitors. All Disney parks will celebrate Disneyland’s 50th anniversary with an 18-month-long celebration that kicks off in May 2005, and this book will cover all of the new highlights, including the opening of several new attractions, including the thrill ride Soarin’; the Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show, and the adrenaline-pumping Crush ‘N’ Gusher ride at Typoon Lagoon. The guide also includes info on the new Cypress Gardens adventure park, and Disney's newly revamped ticket structure. You'll also find individual park maps, up-to-date advice on finding the best package deals, and a free color fold-out map.

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. Featuring: In depth itineraries to help you make the most of your time in the theme parks The "Other" Orlando that most visitors miss, from behind the scenes tours showing you how the "magic" is made to a nearby, all-psychic community to a nature preserve with 3000 year old secrets Money saving tips on shopping, meals, attraction tickets and much more And 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.