Fodor's Walt Disney World with Kids 2016 : with Universal Orlando, Seaworld & Acquatica

Before you leave your home -- Choosing a hotel -- Once you get there -- Touring tips and plans -- The Magic Kingdom -- Epcot -- Disney's Hollywood Studios -- Disney's Animal Kingdom -- The Disney World water parks -- The rest of the World -- Dining at Disney -- Disney Cruise Line -- Universal Orlando -- Islands of Adventure.;Inside this new edition is all the information you need to have the family vacation of a lifetime at the Orlando theme parks. Up-to-date and written with the help of more than 500 families, this guide is packed with details on all the attractions at Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando. It's user-friendly, fun and designed for at-a-glance reference. You'll find time- and money-saving tips, insider secrets, and scare factors for every ride and venue; clear, easy-to-read maps; full restaurant and hotel descriptions, with star ratings; quick guides, don't-miss lists, and favorite attractions by age group; updates on Disney's new attractions, FastPass+, and MagicBand payment system; and know-how for Disney cruises. Kim Wright Wiley has penned 24 editions of this book and really knows her stuff when it comes to planning an Orlando vacation and taking in the attractions at Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, and SeaWorld. And for this edition she is once again joined by her daughter Leigh Wiley Jenkins. They combine their wit and wisdom with insights from almost 500 families to create a guide that's thoroughly updated, user-friendly, and fun. EXPANDED COVERAGE: The guide includes complete coverage of the ever-changing Magic Kingdom theme park as well as the new Wizarding World of Harry Potter: Diagon Alley at Universal Orlando. INDISPENSABLE TRIP PLANNING TOOLS: Charts and star ratings make comparing hotels and restaurants a breeze. Lists grouping attractions by age group and charts with vital stats on all the amusements make picking must-see sights simple. Checklists allow planning, packing, and devising on-the-ground itineraries to go smoothly. IN-THE-KNOW TIPS: This book is chock-a-block with time- and money-saving tips and insider's secrets, and every ride or venue has a scare-factor assessment. EVERYTHING DISNEY AND BEYOND: Separate chapters on Universal, Islands of Adventure, SeaWorld, and area restaurants make all of Orlando accessible. A special cruising chapter thoroughly covers Disney ships and cruise-vacation options. MEDIAGENIC AUTHORS: Kim Wright Wiley is an undisputed authority on Walt Disney World. Her knowledge about every aspect of planning a Disney trip is phenomenal. Both she and her daughter Leigh Wiley Jenkins are available to appear in the media to share it. INCLUDES: World Disney World, Universal Orlando, SeaWorld, Aquatica, Orlando, and more Inside this new edition is all the information you need to have the family vacation of a lifetime at the Orlando theme parks. Up-to-date and written with the help of more than 500 families, this guide is packed with details on all the attractions at Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando. It's user-friendly, fun, and designed for at-a-glance reference. And it will help you and your family plan the vacation each of you wants. INSIDE You'll Find Time- and money-saving tips, insider secrets, and scare factors for every ride and venue Clear, easy-to-read maps Full restaurant and hotel descriptions, with star ratings Quick Guides, Don't-Miss Lists, and favorite attractions by age group Updates on Disney's new attractions, FastPass+, and MagicBand payment system Know-how for Disney cruises An up-to-date guide to traveling with children to Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, SeaWorld and Aquatica includes insider tips, accessible maps, restaurant and hotel descriptions and quick ratings for attractions