The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World and Disneyland

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Major changes for this printing of the 2020 edition include re-editing and re-organizing for easier, faster reference:

Each chapter now begins with a set of the most common and important questions that visitors have about Walt Disney World, and where in the chapter to find answers. For example, the “Saving Time” section shows questions such as “What is the FastPass+ ride reservation system and how do I use it? See page 64”, and “What do I do if my child is too small for a ride? See page 413”.
Ratings for rides, hotels, and restaurants now say whether that rating is above, below, or at average for that category. This makes it easier to identify things that are worth your time and money.
Each chapter’s topics are presented in their order of relevance – the most important topics come first.
The “Saving Time” topic is now its own chapter.
Similar information that once appeared in multiple chapter, such as wheelchair rental, is consolidated into one chapter. This saves almost 40 pages as compared to the 2019 edition.

Major additions and updates by chapter:

Introduction - Explains how to use the new book features.
Walt Disney World Overview - Answers frequently asked questions about what Walt Disney World is, its size, the differences between parks, and between Disney and Universal.
Planning Before You Leave Home – walks through the process of registering for and using Disney’s My Disney Experience website and app, including how to make restaurant and FastPass+ ride reservations before you leave home.
Making the Most of Your Time – Has 6 new insider tips on how to avoid lines in Walt Disney World, including how to nab hard-to-get FastPasses for popular rides.
Making the Most of Your Money – All-new tips on how to find the cheapest tickets for Disney World; How to decide if the Disney Dining Plan is right for you.
Accommodations – Coverage of Disney’s new Gran Destino Tower; all-new recommendations for money-saving family suites; where to find the best hotel discounts now.
Dining – The NEW best restaurants in Walt Disney World, based on 165,000 reader surveys we got in the past year; When to make dining reservations; How to make the most of the Disney Dining Plan; How Disney handles dietary restrictions and allergies.
Walt Disney World with Kids – The #1 most important tip to know; The top 10 rides for kids, based on their age; Where to meet the Disney characters.
Special Tips for Special People – How Disney accommodates people with disabilities; How to use Disney’s Disabilities Access Service (DAS); What seniors should know about visiting Walt Disney World.
Arriving and Getting Around – What is Disney’s Magical Express Bus Service? How to save money on car rentals; How to use the Disney Transportation System; The new Disney Skyliner gondola system.
The Magic Kingdom – The NEW best way to get to the park; How “rope drop” works when the park opens; The most popular and “don’t miss” rides for every age; Your best choices for FastPass+ ride reservations; How to avoid long waits in line.
Epcot – Big news about major construction; How to see the new Ratatouille ride without long waits in line; How “rope drop” works when the park opens; The most popular and “don’t miss” rides for every age; Your best choices for FastPass+ ride reservations.
Animal Kingdom - How “rope drop” works when the park opens; The most popular and “don’t miss” rides for every age; Your best choices for FastPass+ ride reservations; How to avoid long waits in line.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios – Reviews of the new Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge rides, restaurants, and shopping experiences; The NEW best way to get to the park with Galaxy’s Edge opens; How “rope drop” works when the park opens; The most popular and “don’t miss” rides for every age; Your best choices for FastPass+ ride reservations; How to avoid long waits in line.
All-new step-by-step touring plans for the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom.

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