Birnbaum's 2019
Subtitle: Walt Disney World
By: Wendy Lefkon, editorial director ; Jill Safro, editor ; Jennie Hess, contributing editor ; Clark Wakabayshi, designer ; Alexandra Mayes Birnbaum, consulting editor ; Stephen Birnbaum, founding editor
Contributors: Wakabayashi, Hiro Clark, 1961- book designer
Series: Birnbaum guides
Publisher: Disney Editions
Published: 2018-09
Place of publication: Los Angeles
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 350
ISBN-13: 9781368019330
Copyright date: 2018
Subjects: Guidebooks
Other titles: Official guide to Walt Disney World 2019; Walt Disney World 2019; Birnbaum's Walt Disney World 2019
Description: Presents a guide to the different sections of Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, including the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom, with sidebars containing tips and reviews.
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: Getting Ready to Go
pagenum: 7
description: Here is all the practical information you need to organize a Walt Disney World visit down to the smallest detail: when to go, how to get there, how to save money and work within a budget, and how to book Fastpass+ assignments for favorite attractions; plus sample schedules and hints for parents, travelers with disabilities, singles, and older visitors.; title: Transportation & Accommodations
pagenum: 61
description: Two big questions about Walt Disney World are where to stay and how to get around. Accommodations range from concierge suites to modest campsites, with thousands of rooms and villas in between. Our guide describes every Disney resort, with details presented in a handy chart. And we explain the World's vast transportation system, to boot.; title: Magic Kingdom
pagenum: 109
description: The enchantment of Walt Disney World is most apparent in the wealth of attractions and amusements that fill this, the most famous entertainment zone of all. Our land-by-land guide describes all there is to see and do, where to shop, and how to avoid the crowds, plus plenty of other insider tips and the scoop on new additions to the Kingdom.; title: Epcot
pagenum: 139
description: A gleaming silver geosphere introduces Disney's wonderland of discovery - an ambitious exploration of the world of the future as well as the present. Future World and World Showcase offer every visitor the opportunity to be a global and cerebral voyager, without setting foot outside Florida. Here's how to make the most of this uniquely fascinating destination.; title: Disney's Hollywood Studios
pagenum: 171
description: Now's your chance to be part of Disney's Hollywood adventure! Everything from a Frozen sing-along to Jedi training to a trip to The Twilight Zone and the excitement of daring stunts and special effects is waiting to be enjoyed. There are also opportunities to bond with Disney characters and experience a thrill ride or two. We've developed strategies for seeing this Tinseltown, ensuring the most fun possible.; title: Disney's Animal Kingdom
pagenum: 189
description: The most sprawling member of WDW's theme park lineup celebrates the circle of life and the wonders of Earth's animal kingdom. Amid nature's majesty, guests experience a stirring safari, dodge dastardly dinosaurs, and ride raging rapids. Our coverage, which includes the park's new land, Pandora-The World of Avatar (which opened in 2017), guarantees a fun-filled trip to a place where humans are humbly reminded of their role in the natural world.; title: Everything Else in the World
pagenum: 209
description: Beyond the theme park boundaries lie countless acres full of just the sort of wonders for which Disney is famous: state-of-the-art water parks and the new Disney Springs entertainment, shopping, and dining district among them. So if you want to ride down watery slides, dance the night away, shop at elegant boutiques, pamper yourself at a spa, or experience behind-the-scenes tours, this chapter will help you find your way.; title: Sports
pagenum: 235
description: Walt Disney World has more tennis courts and golf greens than most posh resorts, plus plenty of places for boating, biking, horseback riding, swimming, and fishing. Here's how to combine these options with the rest of the WDW fun.; title: Good Meals, Great Times
pagenum: 243
description: Restaurants around Disney World property run the gamut from simple snack shops to bastions of haute cuisine. Choices are nearly endless, so we've organized them in an area-by-area directory that lets you know where each restaurant is located and what specialties it offers, plus a roundup of the dining spots we consider Birnbaum's Bests. We also tell you about dinner shows, the best family fare, where to dine with Disney characters, and where to enjoy an after-dinner drink.; title: Disney Cruise Line
pagenum: 311
description: Many guests choose to make a Walt Disney World visit more magical by pairing it with a cruise to the Caribbean or the Bahamas—the ultimate Land and Sea vacation, Disney style. This 'bonus' chapter tells you how to plan it.; title: Coupons
pagenum: 351
description: We've stuffed the final pages of this book with valuable coupons to help you save hundreds of dollars on Walt Disney World food, merchandise, recreational experiences, and much more.; title: What's New?
description: To spotlight attractions, shows, restaurants, and events that are making (or have recently made) their debut, listings are marked with the stamp shown below. Look for it throughout the book. Here are some of the highlights: Alien Swirling Saucers (page 179), BaseLine Tap House (page 262), Disney Junior Dance Party! (page 177), Disney Style (page 216), The Edison (page 267), Enzo's Hideaway (page 268), Jaleo by José Andrés (page 268), Maria and Enzo's Ristorante (page 269), Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway (page 181), The NBA Experience (page 215), Slinky Dog Dash (page 179), Terralina Crafted Italian (page 271), UP! A Great Bird Adventure (page 201), Wine Bar George (page 271).