Little Black Book of Walt Disney World: The Essential Guide to All the Magic (Travel Guide)

Little Black Book of Walt Disney World: The Essential Guide to All the Magic (Travel Guide)
Expect to be swept up in the magic that surrounds Walt Disney World. You'll find yourself buying a mouse-ears hat or whistling ''It's a Small World Afterall.'' Tuck this book into your pocket to make the most of the Disney experience. Here are the insider tips you need to navigate the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom, Downtown Disney, accommodations, and all of Disney World's recreation venues, including water parks and golf courses. Includes everything you need to know about the rides and shows, restaurants and snack bars, and shops and hotels. Top Picks direct you to not-to-be-missed attractions. Has handy notes pages. 248 pages and 7 fold-out maps.
Customer Review: Fun little book
I really like this book as it is small enough to throw into my backpack and can be referenced throughout my trip. I have gone through and highlighted areas of interest and I love having the little pull out maps. Great stuff!
Customer Review: Possibly one of the worst Disney resource books- ever
While the "Little Black Book of Walt Disney World" did include the info that you'll find in most Disney guide books, it's clear that Rona Gindin did little research on the subject before publishing. Firstly, she mentions several attractions and parades that no longer exist, then omitted one table service restaurant that has been open since November 2007 (the Yak and Yeti). It's true that many of these attractions only closed in 2008, but Disney sites, as well as Disney fan sites, normally have closings posted for at least a year in advance, so it's not as if their removals were a sudden surprise. Other 2008 guide books all had the updated info. On top of that, Gindin also gets the story-lines wrong for certain rides (i.e. Dinosaur), doesn't know the names of the main characters from Cars, and calls Star Wars fans "trekkies." (I'm well aware that this last point is pretty trite, but in my opinion, anyone who publishes a book on any subject should have all their information correct.) This book may suffice for people going to Disney for the first time, but that doesn't change the fact that they will be armed with incorrect information. My advice- spend a few more dollars and buy the Passporter for Walt Disney World. You'll never need another guide book again.