Disney Vacation Planning - Let Birnbaum Be Your Guide

Imagine having never been to Walt Disney World and you're trying to plan a vacation for you and your family. Where do you begin? How do you navigate four theme parks, two water parks, 26 resorts, entertainment complexes, dining, and the rest of the magic? How do you determine how long to stay? How much time do you spend in each theme park? These are all the questions that first-time visitors to Walt Disney World have to face when making their vacation plans to the Vacation Kingdom of the World.

Well, put your mind at ease because Steve Birnbaum composed the one and only "official guidebook" to the destination, Birnbaum's Official Guide to Walt Disney World. And because of the notoriety and the increasing popularity of this book through the years, six others have joined the annually published collection of Birnbaum guides to the Disney parks, six in total for Walt Disney World and one for Disneyland. Even if you're a seasoned expert, you will learn a thing or two or three when you read the most comprehensive guide to the Vacation Kingdom of the 'World' and the extraordinary amount of detail that the author/editor provides readers like you. Whether you're a "first-timer" or "seasoned pro," you'll find the Birnbaum guides invaluable tools when planning your next vacation to Walt Disney World or Disneyland.

The guide that started it all is the Birnbaum's Official Guide to Walt Disney World. This is the most comprehensive volume on the subject and covers off everything from an initial introduction to the resort, to traveling there, the theme parks and water parks, resorts, dining, shopping, sports and golf, recreations and more. And if you're confused by all of the ticket and package product Disney has to offer, it will become quite clear by the time you finish this guide. The author/editor goes into great detail about each and every one of these topics and even offers up helpful hints to help you avoid any hiccups that may come about. After having read this book from cover to cover, I can honestly say if there's a subject or attraction or show not covered in this book, it simply doesn't exist.

Next up, Birnbaum's Walt Disney World Without Kids is an abbreviated version of the first book but targeted to adult-only travel. As you can imagine, in addition to the theme park, water park, and resort coverage, the main focus in on the 'adult' fun including golf, entertainment, and spa indulgences.

While you're reading through the main guidebook, your kids will love Birnbaum's Walt Disney World For Kids .This book is written from the perspective our younger travelers and makes them feel like part of the planning process.

If you're planning a Disney Cruise, you'll love Birnbaum's Disney Cruise Line. The definitive resource for booking a Disney Cruise Line cruise-only or land and sea package. Everything you need to know about booking a Disney Cruise Line vacation is featured within the pages including amazing details on the ships, dining, shore excursions, staterooms, and packages. Plus helpful tools and tips are presented throughout to help you "navigate" booking your Disney Cruise Line vacation!

Two other minor editions make up the collection of six books, the Birnbaum's Walt Disney World Dining Guide, a complete guide to all themepark, resort, and entertainment districts, and Birnbaum's Walt Disney World Pocket Parks Guide, a relatively new guidebook addition to the Birnbaum family, this book is an on-site reference guide to each of the theme parks, water parks, and recreation, and for the ultimate in convenience, it fits comfortably into your pocket!

Traveling to the west coast, then Birnbaum's Official Guide to the Disneyland Resort is a must have. The same comprehensive approach is taken for this Disney destination on the other side of the country.

Whether you're traveling alone, with kids, with friends, or cruising, you will find all of these guidebooks extremely helpful in the planning process. I strongly suggest that as soon as you decide that you're going, seek out the books you need right away because Disney vacation planning can take a lot of time and the author / editor offers great advice and helpful tips.  Happy planning.

Disney Vacation Planning - Let Birnbaum Be Your Guide

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