Rita Aero
1 Bland and disappointing
I found the information in this guide dated and disappointing, presented in a very bland style. A much better choice, presented in a very easy-to-use format,is: Passporter Walt Disney World Resort 2003: The Unique Travel Guide, Planner, Organizer, Journal, and Keepsake
2 DO NOT BUY THIS BOOK!!false advertizing
I bought the first Rita Aero book in 2000 and loved it I especially loved the website. IT was informative and good reading. SO I got itfor my trip in 2003. Well,they would not give you access to the website even though you purchased the book and they claim it makes the book invaluable right in the book. they make a huge point that this is why I should purchase this book over the others. When you try to log on you get a message that the website refuses you access. ...Well fine but don't advertize in your book the website. I will return this book and write the publisher...
3 A good supplement
As with any reference book, you usually have to have more than one to get the full picture. The book was very helpful on my last trip and was a great supplement to my Passporter book. I found the ratings to be helpful and informative. The author seemed to give an informed opinion but always left the final decision to the reader. Will be going to Disney again next year and if a new edition of this book comes out I will definetely buy another one along with my Passporter guide book of course.
4 This book made me want to do Universal instead
After reading this book I had to ask, has the author been there in the last 5 years? This book is very outdated and was an unintelligent read.
5 Much better available
This latest edition is very similar to the previous one. The writing is at points poor, and the material not presented in an engaging manner. The maps I found overly simplistic, and the promised web site access has no updates now and is often impossible to reach.
I recommend: "Passporter Walt Disney World: The Unique Travel Guide, Planner, Organizer, Journal, and Keepsake!" "The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World 2003" "Birnbaum's Walt Disney World"
6 Not Recommended
I purchased this book along with The Unofficial Guide to help prepare for my familys trip to Disney World. I was VERY disapointed. Much of the book is out of date, and what is there is vague. The companion web site has no Disney information at all - just some rant about online evil and a link to a "Clubhouse Crimes Report"
7 Falls a little short
I had bought an edition of Rita's four years ago. So I decided to buy a newer version for my trip this year. However, there seems to be less information than in the older one! Many things are glossed over and require using the older version to refer to in order to complete the picture. The book also promises a great website, however, when I went to the url listed in the book, there was no website! :(
All in all I prefer to use Birnbaum's coupled with the Disney Magazine in order to keep up to date. If you've visited WDW before, you won't find anything useful in this book.
8 Overly Hyped
I check out a lot of WDW Guidebooks, and this is just another one. There is nothing here that sets the book apart from others. Cute "ears" awards instead of "star" ratings??? Access to there special website with tips on how to smooze a cast member into giving you some knock off discount?? Almost sounds like one of those late-night TV infomercials for a real estate buying course!
If you want real info, what shows to see, rides to skip, Rita's book doesn't give you that. How about all those money saving deals? Well look, any tourist place in Florida has these nifty little racks of flyers and coupons. Way more than are stuck in the back of this book.
This book is not one I would recommend at all. Try the PassPorter guidebook. It WILL show you how to save time, see all the good rides, skip the bad ones, etc.
Don't waste your money on this fluffy book of "Areo'isms". You'd be better off asking Mickey Mouse himself to show you around the park than to follow Rita's advice.
9 Excellent guidebook - offers so much
I've read the guidebook and have used it for my WDW vacation. This book is packed with information in easy to use formats. During the planning stage, we loved the maps of when to go and avoid crowds and when the weather would be better.
We enjoyed the sections on the parks, the descriptions of the attractions, and especially the rates by the various age groups.
Now that we've been, we're going again! This book is again in the midst as an essential tool for planning. I'd recommend this book highly, and used it more than the others I bought. Great buy!
10 One of the best!
We spend a lot of money to travel all the way from California to Florida for our Disney vacations, so we do tons of research about saving money before we go. I was VERY impressed with how much money we saved by following the great tips in this book.
11 Not the best, but worthwhile
Rita's guide does have some unique features that cannot compare to other guidebooks--such as the maps and detailed descriptions of DisneyQuest, Downtown Disney, and Disney's BoardWalk. However, the book falls short in terms of dining and theme park reviews. Despite those shortcomings, it is a good bet for anyone wanting to see Disney outside the major theme parks.
12 Not the best
I decided to have a look at this book after reading all of the rave reviews here. I was surprised to find that it did not live up to it's reputation. I've read several of the Walt Disney World guides and found most of them to be more informative than this.
13 Easy to use, all you need
Rita's Guide is simply the best comprehensive source for information about Walt Disney World available. In the pages of her book, you'll find out everything you need to know to plan a trip to WDW, saving as much money, time and aggravation as possible. Almost more importantly, you'll get an invitation to the website she supports, frequented by dozens of Disney travelers with a wealth of up-to-the-minute information. I strongly recommend Rita's guide to both the first time vacationer and the Disney veteran.
14 worst book for Disney I have seen.
The author of this book doesn't know how to write clear and to the point. And parts of it will bore you to [tears]. I also bought the Unoffical Guide by Bob Sehlinger and found it to be very clear, to the point, also an easy read. There are many Disney Guides out there and this is the worst I have ever seen. Spend your well earned money on something worth it. I was actually forced to give this one star because you can't leave that space empty. But this book doesn't deserve a star at all.
15 Planning the magic
Rita's book and "companion" web site were key in planning our last two Disney vacations. It provided insight and money-saving tips. Although you won't want to carry this book along to the parks, it's well worth tossing it into the suitcase for last minute planning (even if you think you've covered everything before leaving home!).
An enjoyable and informative guide book!
16 This Book Saved Our Trip!
As a Mickeynut and Disneyholic, I have just about every book written on DisneyWorld (for adults, for children, for couples etc). As we planned our most recent trip, I bought my first Rita Aero book, 2000 and then this latest one. We had so many questions, after not visiting DisneyWorld since our children were young. I found in this book all the answers I needed to prepare ahead for an enjoyable trip and one that would help us visit as many parks and attractions as we could fit in. I found out where the restaurants in each park were, where we could get snacks, where to purchase drinks, what times to go to each park when it was least crowded, hidden areas to go which were away from the "Maddening crowds" in the middle of the day. We got detailed reviews of the parks, telling us what to avoid as well.
My husband developed many food allergies right before the trip and I received helpful advice about contacting the restaurants and speaking with them about his diet before we arrived. We found out if we left the parks mid-day when it was the hottest, and return to our resort to use the pool or rest, we were refreshed enough to return at night to continue touring. I had lists of where the restrooms were, where the water fountains were etc All in all, I have recommended this book to every one I know who had a trip planned to DisneyWorld and will continue to do so. I now only use this book as my "Bible" for DisneyWorld trips and found it useful, easy to carry and right to the point. If you're thinking of buying this book......don't hesitate. It will be money well spent in the long run.
17 Information,...
That is what you get with this Disney guide. Rita Aero isn't a paid mouthpiece for the Disney company, and therefore has no reason to grind their axe. The author is clear, concise, and not afraid to tell you what she likes and what she doesn't. Further, the Aero guide has the best maps of any guidebook currently on the market.
I am an avid Disney vacationer... we go at least twice per year, and Ms. Aero's guide is the very best of a very large field.
I get new Disney guide books every year and I enjoy them all for their own particualr merits, but of them all, The Aero guide is the best there is.
I highly recommend it.
18 A great book for Disney newbies or Vets!!!
I own several WDW guidebooks and this one is one of my favorites. I can truly say that it's the ONLY guidebook that has saved me TONS OF MONEY on my WDW vacations.
I also love the maps in the book. Very clear and non-confusing like some others I have seen.
The non-biased way it is written is great as well. It's not too sugar coated like Birnbaums or too harsh like the Unofficial. It really does it's job by giving you the facts, and some opinions of expert panelists .. but does so in a way that still lets you make up your own mind.
I also love the website feature. Up to the date information and changes here. Disney is forever changing, and here is a guidebook that gives you a place to find out about these changes on a daily basis!!
Anyone who gets this book is sure to enhance thier WDW vacation ten-fold.
19 Disney Heart and Soul
Whenever I'm planning a trip to WDW I get out Rita's book. Even though I've been to Disney World several times, it's just too full of wonderful things to keep it all in my head. This book's well organized contents always help me focus in on the important details. The website is also great. Not only will you find lots of seasoned Disney veterans (and newcomers too) to answer any questions you can think up, but you will discover a community of friends who share a love of WDW and it's life-affirming spirit. The website bulletin boards and chatrooms allow me to get my "Disney Fix" in between trips. If you love Disney, you will love this book.
20 A wonderful resource for planning a family vacation!
When we began planning our upcoming vacation I asked several of my friends for guidebook recommendations. All of them recommended Rita's guide as well as the associated website! I am so grateful to them for introducing me to this book! This guide has been read, underlined, dog earred, and re-read! The clear, concise descriptions of the resorts, parks, and restaurants have made my planning very easy! I especially like the sidebar information for quick referencing. The book does not ramble or include "fluff" that is not necessary to know before booking a trip either by yourself or through a travel agent!
I have passed my book onto several other friends and aquaintances who have all bought their own copies! I consider this book to be a must read prior to planning any trip to Walt Disney World!
21 Best Disney Book I ever bought!!!
We purchased Rita Aero's Walt Disney World book after a friend recommended it to us. I must say it was packed with so much helpful information that it is the ONLY Walt Disney World book I recommend to anyone planning a Disney vacation.
22 A Clear and Easy To Read Guide
This is an excellent guidebook...concise and easy to read...that often has more (and more up-to-date) information in it than the official Disney guidebooks. I think I've read them all, and this one suits our needs better than any other. If you want information without all the "fluff", you'll find Aero's book to be very helpful.
The website that accompanies the guidebook is a treasure-trove of information that's even more up-to-date...more like up-to-the-minute. I bought the book not knowing about the website, and now consider that to be an extra bonus.
23 Simple, Effective, and Credible
Speaking as someone who has read almost every book written on Walt Disney World I can say that Rita Aero's book may be the best book for those planning their first family trip to Orlando.
The book does not have the flash of other Disney World Guidebooks but it does have organized information that I think helps first timers answer the questions they have regarding trip planning needs.
The first 30 pages of the book seem to have the objective of bringing the reader up to speed on the essential aspects of Walt Disney World trip planning. The charts, maps, and tables have been structured so that it's very easy to draw the information from the page. I like that in a reference book. I need info fast and I can get it from this book.I also like the decision panel which helps the reader determine the need for a rental car.
The rest of the book has specific sections on attractions, hotels, recreation, restaurants, special events, and so on.
The last page of the book is a telephone directory. You could easily tear that page out and take it with you on your trip.
The book lists a panel of experts known as the E.A.R.S. Academy who have contributed to the information in the book. These experts are familiar to those people in Disney circles and thus bring with them some strong credentials.
I'm not sure if this book would be received as strongly by WDW veterans as first timers. I do know that I would recommend this book as a prime resource and guide for anyone planning their first trip to Walt Disney World.
24 A Great Guide
I own nearly every guidebook written about Walt Disney World and rate this one among the very best. The organization is clear and logical and the use of sidebars and icons enables one to quickly locate useful information on attractions, food and beverage offerings, and entertainment within each park, as well as ratings for each attraction, organized by age group. The maps are, in my opinion, the most useful of any guidebook I have used, providing a simplified schematic of each park that makes navigation a breeze.
There are brief descriptions of dining options within the chapter for each park, as well as more detailed descriptions of the reastaurants in a separate dining section. Useful touring hints and touring plans for the new visitor are also provided, as well as ratings by a panel of Disney World experts, most of whom have authored other guides or manage websites on Disney World. Outside of the panel ratings and ratings drawn from polls conducted on her website, Ms. Aero's descriptions of attractions and accomodations are refreshingly free of subjective evaluation, and are limited to straight-forward, objective information.
Speaking of websites, one of the unique aspects of this book is the associated web site that enables readers to obtain up-to-date information and touring tips from the author and from other readers. Although the website is open to anyone, it is particularly useful when used in conjunction with the book. Taken together, the website and the book provide a powerful tool for trip planning and they have saved me hundreds of dollars on my Walt Disney World vacations.
25 Good for WDW vets
I have been to WDW many times over the years. I was surprised by the wealth of information in this book. It helped me plan a very memorable birthday trip for my husband and I. Up to date information can also be found on her on-line community. Her book was the most up to date of all that I looked at.
26 Great Rita Review
Rita's book was very informative and helpful in planning our WDW trip. We have learned many things about WDW and found Rita's book much more helpful than either Birbaum's or The Unofficial Guide. Thanks for such a great book.
27 WONDERFUL WONDERFUL..THANK-YOU
A fantastic book full of all the info you need to have a great vacation!! Kudos to Rita Aero..5 stars for this one!
28 You need not buy any other guide to WDW
once you make the decision to purchase Rita Aero's book. This book stands head and shoulders above all other guide books. The reason is that Rita and her staff take great pains to find out any new developments/changes in the World.
Rita explores WDW in depth--park by park, ride by ride, and eatery by eatery. No other guide book gives attention to detail like this publication.
If you are interested in a particular hotel on Disney property, Ms. Aero discusses all aspects of that location, listing amenities, recreation, ambience, restaurants, and available transportation.
If you are interested in a particular restaurant, the author goes into details including atmosphere, sample entrees, dining hours and location.
Ms. Aero has also included information regarding Disney tours, Disney recreation, airport information, babysitting options, info for special needs population, and offsite hotel and shopping information. Information on Universal Studios and Sea World is also listed in Ms Aero's book. This information is skimmed over, if not overlooked totally, in other guide books,most of which I own. Had I bought Rita Aero's guidebook first, I would have saved a lot of money on other less informative and sometimes biased guidebooks.
The biggest bonus, and the reason I bought this book though, is the online website available free to her readers. Her member hosts are very well-informed and keep current with breaking news and developments at WDW. Anyone logging into this website is warmly welcomed and invited to participate, whether it be by posting a question, sharing their experiences, or attending one of the nightly chat sessions on a well-rounded variety of topics. A wealth of knowledge, cutting edge information, and up-to-the-minute developments are at your disposable with just a click of the mouse. Down here in New Orleans, we call that "lagniappe", which means a little something extra without any cost.
If you are new to Disney, this guide book will steer you in the right direction. If you are a frequent traveler to Disney, this book will teach you about things that you didn't know existed. This guide book is worth its weight in gold. It will save you time, money, and frustration. It is a vacationers dream come true--all the information you need at your fingertips.
Kudos to Rita Aero and her staff for an excellent book and for providing the best website to the WDW experience!
29 The Best Disney Guide On The Market
Having been to Walt Disney World many times, and always looking for any new source of current information, I came upon Rita Aero's guide book in the local bookstore in 1998. I found it to be the most reader-friendly of the books on the shelf and immediately purchased it. I then also found her wonderful and caring online community and continued a very long relationship through online posting and purchasing every new edition that was released. Her books are full of great insider tips and reviews of just about everything related to Walt Disney World.
Rita and her editorial staff seem to have a knack in providing the very best information to all age groups in a family. Also, since all guide books usually become out-dated by the publishing date due to the ever changing style of Disney, her website can keep you up to date with the very latest up to the minute information for your trip.
I highly recommend this book to all people who are seriously interested in making their first or 100th trip to WDW a success for the entire family.
30 Disney for Dummies: Confused about WDW? Not after this book!
The best resource for those who have never been to Walt Disney World!
Rita's guide is the easiest-to-understand guidebook on Walt Disney World out there. It's full of the best maps of any WDW guide book (I make maps for a living, so I know what I'm talking about), and the text spells everything out in simple, clear, everyday terms that anyone can understand.
The book helps you to plan any and all aspects of your WDW trip. How to get there, when to go, where to stay, and most importantly, how to save money. Additionally, the book gives comprehensive descriptions of all the parks, hotels, shopping, attractions, facilities, services, and amenities.
But it's not just for newbies. Experts can learn quite a bit about Disney from this book, too. Anything you want to know is either in the book, or can be found on the book's companion web-site, which is full of up-to-the-minute information, updated daily, on schedules, new attractions, and discounts.
Even if you already have one of the many other Disney guidebooks, try Rita Aero's Walt Disney World. It's the best of the bunch!
31 If You Only Knew What You Were Missing!
...The little known public information and secrets to a magical trip are all there inside this wonderful book!
Want to know how to do it right.. how do avoid crowds.. how to save thousands of dollars.. how to get the best priority seatings.. how to vacation your way, whether commando or lazy... and still see and do it all..
There is only one way.. READ RITA AERO'S BOOK.. visit her compatible website that is updated 24/7 with the most up to date information that will be sure to KNOCK YOUR SOCKS OFF... RITA AERO'S GUIDE is the only book that tells it as it is..
With information I found on her website.. I now take 5 Concierge trips yearly for what I used to pay for 2.. and get MORE for LESS MONEY!
Rita Aero's Walt Disney World : The Essential Guide to Amazing Vacations is the BEST!
32 Rita's Book not the best out there
I have 4 Disney guides, Passporter, Birnbaums, Unofficial and Rita Aero's. Of the 4 her's was a great disappointment. It did not have the detailed information the other three had and was difficult to follow. I would not recommend this book to a friend.
33 The only guidebook to WDW you'll need!
As, a frequent WDW visitor and travel agent, I find this book indispensable. It has everything you could possibly need to know from restaurant reviews, resort descriptions, theme park maps, touring strategies, money saving tips, and more! I highly recommend this guidebook to anyone planning a WDW vacation!
Karen
34 Worst WDW Book Out There
This book has very little information and could have been written by Disney employees (maybe?). I found the Unofficial Guide to have much clearer, truthful information that was useful during our trip. Save your money...no book is better than this one.
35 Rita's Guide...
She covers the resorts.. compares ammenities & price ranges.. She covers all the resort restaurants with in depth reviews, food availability, sample menu selections.. and much more...
As if this couldn't get any better, it does! For all of you internet accessed folks there is a special code that unlocks a wonderful & magical place on the web where you can read other WDW visitors reviews for evan more recent information, trip reports and tips.. not to mention some handy savings..
As a bonus,this year's edition includes the standard top-quality you expect from Rita but also a small section on Universal's Islands of Adventure, a fantastic park that recently opened near the Mouse. I felt like this was such a bonus.. like getting 2 guidebooks in one..
36 intresting and informative well worth the money
i bought this book for our upcoming trip and i love this book. rita aero has laid out the book in a easy to read and follow design. she evens adds a 2 color design to help insted of the boring black and white. her reviews of the rides and the resturants are informative and easy to read she gives an honest and open idea to things she is very just tell you how it is and let you decide kind of book. i also have the unoffical guide to WDW and i love rita's book by far the best. if you want something other then the "inside offical view" then rita's book is your answer. i found nothing wrong with this book and she even gives info on universal studios and sea world. all in all a great book
37 Great resource!
As someone who will be visiting "The World" for the first time this year, I found this book to be very helpful. Full of tips and recommendations, it is sure to become one of your favorite travel guides.
38 A great book and a great community online!
This is the Bible of Disney, nothing that's the party line, just unbiased reporting by someone who truly loves Disney as I do. And the online resource is a great place to make lasting friends and find out so much more about Disney than you ever knew before. I considered myself a Disney expert but compared to the people that I have met, I am a lightweight. But the book differs from Birnbaums in that it does not spout the Disney line, it actually tells you downsides to different resorts and whether attractions are really worth it or not. DO NOT MISS THIS BOOK IF YOU LOVE DISNEY OR EVER PLAN TO GO THERE!
39 Seems to be the most complete
I purchased 2 additional Disney guides including the unofficial guide and Disney with Kids. They all covered the basics like Epcot, Future World, etc. but I was looking for three things that were not standard: swimming with dolphins, surfing lessons, and parasailing. The only guide book that had all three is Rita Aero's. The other books have more information per attraction and are also very useful, but this one seems to be the most complete.
40 A helpful guide for planning your WDW vacation.
Rita Aero's 2002 guide is a useful tool in planning a WDW vacation. This guide provided very useful information regarding times to visit WDW. Rita provides month by month information on crowds, weather and events. However, if you are trying to decide on which hotel to choose, very little information is provided regarding hotels on the grounds. Other guides (such as the Passporter) give much more detailed information about the hotels including suggestions for buildings located close in proximity to bus stops, pools, and dining. Rita's guide provides nice summaries of all attractions including Fun Factor ratings. These ratings are broken down by age groups: tots, kids, teens, adults, and mature riders. This is helpful in deciding which rides are most appropriate for each member of the family. Rita also gives some useful hints to help plan touring strategies. A telephone directory is provided with telephone numbers for information, reservations, and other services. One of the best features is the web site associated with the guide which provides access to a supportive vacation community.
41 A must have!
If you are planning a trip to Walt Disney World, then I recommend this book. It answers almost any question you might have and if it doesn't then you can look at their web site for the answer.
42 THE one to get.
I recently purchased this book in order to plan my WDW vacation for summer 2001. I'm very impressed with the book's content, ratings, and overall help in planning a vacation. The author has had a lot of experience at WDW - and it shows. If you can only afford one guide book for WDW, make it this one. If you can afford two, also get the Passporter.
43 Update to a WDW guide
This update builds upon the strengths of Rita Aero's guide from last year. This well-organized book features clear writing, unbiased descriptions, easy-to-follow maps, money-saving tips, and good advice about when to go and how to tour.
If you don't own last year's guide, I recommend this one to you. If you do own last year's guide, you might want to skip this update--the changes in the book reflect what has changed at WDW (prices, phone numbers, the Dixie Landings/Port Orleans merger, "Millionaire" attraction, etc.) during this past year.
44 see attached note;
I have not read the book, and don't know the author, but I was looking to buy a guide to Disney World and did wish to direct Amazon's attention to the reviews. I've been checking your site a long time and rarely have I seen such breathless raves without details; they just don't "sound" right. I don't know how you handle such things but all I conclude from about nine of the 11 reviews is that the author must have a lot of friends!
45 It got even better!
I thought nothing could top Rita Aero's previous guides, but her most recent edition did just that. Unlike Birnbaums and Sehlingers guides, which remain the same year after boring year, Aero's newest guide is completely new and fresh!
She threw out all the old star ratings and replaced them with clever EARS awards. Apparently she gathered the top Disney experts and formed a panel much like the Academy Awards, except they vote on the best attractions, hotels, restaurants, etc. The emotional age ratings are also completely new and expanded from the previous 4 icons to an intuitive gradient type system. Birnbaums has no ratings at all and Sehlingers ratings never seem to change.
The book's navigation is all new with easy-to-find self indexing tabs. The reviews are completely rewritten into columnar formatting. I didn't care much for the way the text used to span the entire page, so this is a very welcomed improvement. I also LOVE the new charts and maps! There are so many new cool features to write about, but I'm preparing for our next trip to WDW, so I should stop before I write virtual reams.
Oh, I almost forgot, her website has already saved me nearly $900 on my upcoming trip! The online community there is the absolute best!
Val
46 Another Great Guide
I bought this book after reading all the great reviews here on amazon. It was just as good as I had hoped. I love that she rates each attraction according to age categories. This is definitely a good addition to your collection of WDW guides.
47 disappointed
i purchased this book because i had read her "walt disney world for adults" several years ago and found it to be very helpful. this book however had many of the same descriptions and ratings. don't get me wrong she rates "everything" .i was hoping for updated ratings on some of the hotels to see how they were aging. her web site that you get a password for could be more interesting and up to date. i must say after reading her older book, i was a bit disappointed in this one. i also purchased birnbaum's guide to walt disney world and birnbaums guide to walt disney world without kids. i must say the most informative book is the birnbaums guide to walt disney world without kids, it has lots of interesting facts the other's simply miss.
48 Great book! Very informative with unbiased reviews.
This book is packed with useful information. I like that the author gives unbiased reviews of the attrations, hotels and restaurants. The coupons included are not very useful. First of all the Walt Disney Co. does not need to issue coupons. They are going to get the traffic anyway. Great rating system!
49 Good resource, great website
This oversized edition is well organized and is packed with great information. The maps are adequate but the lack of pictures has me craving another book. This is not a carry along guide - do your homework, follow the book's advice and be sure to pick up a map at each park.
50 "Amazing" could be altered to "Remarkable"....
I own Rita's 3rd edition from 2 years back. She has surpassed the previous edition by far. Disney changes at the speed of light and all the information could never be captured and published in a book. However, Rita has organized the most up to date information in an easy to follow format that anyone could use. Her guidebook is clear..has a great rating system (E.A.R.S awards)..and is packed with exciting tips that even the most Disney conscientious explorer could overlook! What isn't depicted in the book is carried over onto the connected website. Her website is another great source for more Disney info and general camaraderie.
A must buy book for any Disney World lover...!
51 One word... Wow!
I was expecting the usual great job from the Rita Aero crew... cutting edge information, outstanding maps, top notch reviews, etc. But this edition blew me away with its new formatting. The clever index tabs light up from gray to blue as the book is thumbed making it fast and easy to find the information I need. I also appreciate the new charts that let me compare and contrast for a clear buying decision. The section on Universal studios is great but I would have liked to see it a bit larger as I enjoy taking my family to Universal when I vacation at Walt Disney World. Still this book is the best I've purchased, and I have them all.
52 Excellent as usual
Rita Aero has done it again! This guide may be the best of them all. I was particularly impressed with the detail given to each of the resorts and the restaurants. A must for anyone traveling to WDW!
53 Excellence as usual!
Every two years I take a group of Middle Schoolers to Walt Disney World (don't worry, we're not obnoxious!) and I have always found Rita's books extremely helpful as a leader in planning our trip! This book does nothing but "up the ante" that she has created for guidebooks! Buy this one and enjoy not just great advice, but the best web site dealing with Disney I have ever seen! Wonderful!
54 Very Helpful-well worth the money!
After using the previous book for my last trip, I couldn't wait for this one to come out. It didn't fail to live up to my standards. The book's advice on park touring and itineraries really helped me to plan my trip. The on-line site that accompanies the book (along with all of the wonderful coupons) is an added boon. I think that it's much better than the "official" guide book and up there with the Unofficial guide as well. All in all, a good deal.
