Complete Idiot's Guide to Walt Disney World, 2013 Edition

Walt Disney World is the ultimate family vacation, plus a fun getaway for couples, too. However, there is so much to see and do that it takes careful planning to choose the right attractions, accommodations, meals, and other entertainment to keep everyone happy without blowing the budget. The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Walt Disney World has expert advice and information for visitors of any age and stage: families with very young children, middle schoolers, and teens as well as the couples and adults of all ages who visit WDW every day. In it, you get:

• Tools for pre-trip planning, including scheduling the trip, booking accommodations, and selecting park tickets
• Tips for getting the most out of Disney dining dollars, including character meals
• Detailed reviews of the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, and the Animal Kingdom, including appropriate attractions by age group
• Detailed coverage and maps of the exciting expansion to Fantasyland, including Beast's Castle.
• Insider information on exploring the water parks, golf courses, nightclubs, shops, and other Disney attractions

• Extensive itineraries, maps, and photos to help guests make the most of their Disney adventure

Auteur

Doug Ingersoll is the author of five editions of The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Walt Disney World, as well as the creator of the iPhone application The Walt Disney World Complete Travel Guide. A lifelong Disney fan, Doug has been vacationing at Walt Disney World for more than 40 years. He has helped friends, family, and others negotiate the maze of planning to enjoy a vacation to the Magic Kingdom with his unique card system. Doug has refined his attraction, hotel, and restaurant reviews on over 100 trips to Walt Disney World and the Orlando area, including family vacations, bachelor weekends, and romantic couples' getaways. Doug is a member of the Walt Disney World Moms Panel, only the second dad to achieve this honor. The panel of moms and dads, selected by Disney, offers advice to vacationers at the Walt Disney World website (disneyworldmoms.com). Doug has a Bachelor of Arts degree in communication arts and sciences from DePauw University and an MBA in marketing from Indiana University.