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The Luxury Guide to Walt Disney World

About.com Rating five out of Five

By Dawn Henthorn, About.com

The Luxury Guide to Walt Disney WorldCompliments of Cara Goldsbury

The Bottom Line

Whether you're a novice to Disney World or a repeat guest, a discriminating traveler or you have to pinch pennies, you'll save time and hassles with The Luxury Guide to Walt Disney World. Cara, who has spent many vacations at the most magical place on earth, has chocked this book full of insider tips and suggestions to make your next visit to Disney the best ever. This book could make the difference between a so-so trip and a fantastic one!
Pros
  • Easy-to-navigate chapters — wonderful color pictures!
  • Trip planning suggestions... for any budget!
  • Gets down to details including attraction ratings and prices for rooms & restaurants!
  • Itineraries to help you make the most of your days at Disney!
  • Also includes Universal Orlando & SeaWorld Orlando!
Cons
  • Value resorts are not included - even discriminating travelers might enjoy their fun atmosphere.
  • More pictures would be welcome, even if they were in black & white.

Description

  • Easy-to-navigate chapters are well-organized from planning your vacation to shopping for souvenirs.
  • Common sense tips for getting the most out of your visit.
  • Great for the novice Disney visitor or repeat guests - everyone learns something.

Guide Review - The Luxury Guide to Walt Disney World

So you want to see Mickey in style? You want a deluxe Disney? You like luxury? Well, one of the first things you think of when you think luxury, is concierge-level accommodations. Still, Cara makes a good argument for when those services might not make sense, even if you can afford them. It is that sophisticated, yet down-to-earth approach that makes this book a must-read for everyone — whether you're a discriminating or a penny-pinching traveler.

I believe The Luxury Guide to Walt Disney World succeeds where other Disney guidebooks fail because its author, Cara Goldsbury, isn't afraid to offer suggestions and additional resources. She would like you to read her book, but she doesn't seem to be the least bit threatened that you won't. That is never more evident than when she encourages you to send off for planning videos and surf the Internet for additional resources. Resources that she gives you. Yet, you are left wondering why you would need to because her book covers everything so well.

There are no shortage of details in The Luxury Guide. Attractions are rated, rooms and restaurants are listed according to price, and even shopping for souvenirs is made easy. Still, the book isn't just full of facts and figures. Detailed descriptions of attractions, hotels, restaurants and shops are interestingly presented in a personal easy-to-read style.

So, if you're ready to discover the sophisticated side of Mickey Mouse, pick up a copy of The Luxury Guide today.

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