The Complete Walt Disney World 2017 - Softcover

Congratulations! You have purchased the best book there is about one of the best theme-park resorts in the world. Yes, that's not very modest, but we think it's true. The more you look at this book, the more you will enjoy your visit. Whether you're seeking general information, looking for answers to specific questions ("Is my daughter tall enough to ride Space Mountain?" "How far is Animal Kingdom Lodge from Epcot?") or insightful advice, this book provides helpful information that's easy to find, clear and accurate. But before you start flipping through it, please take a minute and read these two pages. They explain the book and help you get the most out of it.

A handbook. Really. This book is written, as the catchphrase on the back cover says, to be "a handbook on how to have fun." That means it focuses on helping you enjoy each attraction, regardless of how good it is. But it's also deep. To get the most out of Walt Disney World, we think it helps to fully understand it. That's why there's a chapter on Disney history and another just on its characters. That's why there are 27 scoring tips for the Toy Story Midway Mania ride and 209 animals in an included field guide to Disney's Animal Kingdom.

You should know: our ratings are weird. We rate every attraction from one to five stars. But that doesn't mean a five-star ride is better than a four-star ride. It means a five-star ride lives up to its promise better than a four-star ride. Overall we give 56 percent of Disney attractions 4 or 5 stars, 25 percent of them three stars and 12 percent 1 or 2 stars. As for the attractions we think are best, we give those checkmarks.

Something else you should know: The Complete Walt Disney World is the only major Disney guide written by authors who live in Orlando. Author Julie Neal has spent nearly 2,000 days in the Disney parks over the past ten years; she used to work at Disney as a concierge supervisor. In 2015, she led CNN correspondent Richard Quest through the Magic Kingdom in an episode of "CNN Business Traveler."

What's new in the 2017 edition of The Complete Walt Disney World?
- New Star Wars attractions. Detailed reviewed of the new attractions, parades and fireworks at Disney's Hollywood Studios, and the latest on the park's upcoming Star Wars land, complete with colorful artist renderings and concept art.
- New Toy Story Land. Inside news about the brand-new land at Disney's Hollywood Studios, including a colorful map.
- New Frozen ride. An honest review of the controversial Frozen Ever After attraction at Epcot, which opened in 2016.
- New Soarin' Around the World ride. The updated hang-gliding adventure at Epcot.
- New wildlife adventures. The new bird show and evening safari at Disney's Animal Kingdom.
- New evening spectacle. The fantastic Rivers of Light at Disney's Animal Kingdom.
- New Pandora land. All the wonders coming to the new area of Disney's Animal Kingdom themed to the movie series "Avatar."
- New Jungle Cruise restaurant and bar. Insightful reviews of the wacky new Skipper Canteen at Magic Kingdom and the new Trader Sam's Grog Grotto at the revamped Polynesian Village Resort.
- New Indiana Jones bar. New cupcake ATM. New Walt Disney restaurant. New cabaret girls. Learn all about the amazing Disney Springs, an incredible revamp of the Downtown Disney shopping and entertainment center.
- The latest on MagicBands and Fastpass+. Exclusive insight and advice on how to take advantage of Disney's free Fastpass+ service, which lets you book rides and shows weeks in advance.

Congratulations! You have purchased the best book there is about one of the best theme-park resorts in the world. Yes, that's not very modest, but we think it's true. The more you look at this book, the more you will enjoy your visit. Whether you're seeking general information, looking for answers to specific questions ("Is my daughter tall enough to ride Space Mountain?" "How far is Animal Kingdom Lodge from Epcot?") or insightful advice, this book provides helpful information that's easy to find, clear and accurate. But before you start flipping through it, please take a minute and read these two pages. They explain the book and help you get the most out of it.

A handbook. Really. This book is written, as the catchphrase on the back cover says, to be "a handbook on how to have fun." That means it focuses on helping you enjoy each attraction, regardless of how good it is. But it's also deep. To get the most out of Walt Disney World, we think it helps to fully understand it. That's why there's a chapter on Disney history and another just on its characters. That's why there are 27 scoring tips for the Toy Story Midway Mania ride and 209 animals in an included field guide to Disney's Animal Kingdom.

You should know: our ratings are weird. We rate every attraction from one to five stars. But that doesn't mean a five-star ride is better than a four-star ride. It means a five-star ride lives up to its promise better than a four-star ride. Overall we give 56 percent of Disney attractions 4 or 5 stars, 25 percent of them three stars and 12 percent 1 or 2 stars. As for the attractions we think are best, we give those checkmarks.

Something else you should know: The Complete Walt Disney World is the only major Disney guide written by authors who live in Orlando. Author Julie Neal has spent nearly 2,000 days in the Disney parks over the past ten years; she used to work at Disney as a concierge supervisor. In 2015, she led CNN correspondent Richard Quest through the Magic Kingdom in an episode of "CNN Business Traveler."

What's new in the 2017 edition of The Complete Walt Disney World?
- New Star Wars attractions. Detailed reviewed of the new attractions, parades and fireworks at Disney's Hollywood Studios, and the latest on the park's upcoming Star Wars land, complete with colorful artist renderings and concept art.
- New Toy Story Land. Inside news about the brand-new land at Disney's Hollywood Studios, including a colorful map.
- New Frozen ride. An honest review of the controversial Frozen Ever After attraction at Epcot, which opened in 2016.
- New Soarin' Around the World ride. The updated hang-gliding adventure at Epcot.
- New wildlife adventures. The new bird show and evening safari at Disney's Animal Kingdom.
- New evening spectacle. The fantastic Rivers of Light at Disney's Animal Kingdom.
- New Pandora land. All the wonders coming to the new area of Disney's Animal Kingdom themed to the movie series "Avatar."
- New Jungle Cruise restaurant and bar. Insightful reviews of the wacky new Skipper Canteen at Magic Kingdom and the new Trader Sam's Grog Grotto at the revamped Polynesian Village Resort.
- New Indiana Jones bar. New cupcake ATM. New Walt Disney restaurant. New cabaret girls. Learn all about the amazing Disney Springs, an incredible revamp of the Downtown Disney shopping and entertainment center.
- The latest on MagicBands and Fastpass+. Exclusive insight and advice on how to take advantage of Disney's free Fastpass+ service, which lets you book rides and shows weeks in advance.