In the 2019 edition, we'll tell young readers how to: Join the vacation-planning fun, with kid-friendly descriptions of all the theme park shows and attractions, including maps, photos, colorful illustrations, and more. Experience a whole new play zone at Disney's Hollywood Studios: Toy Story Land, featuring a family-friendly roller coaster called Slinky Dog Dash and the Alien Swirling Saucers ride (beware of The Claw!) Discover new theme park offerings, including the Magic Kingdom's fireworks spectacular Happily Ever After, Epcot's new Mission: SPACE Green adventure, and Disney's Animal Kingdom's high-flying and wildly popular Avatar: Flight of Passage attraction. Awaken the Force at Walt Disney World! Disney's Hollywood Studios--a theme park that is getting new land called Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. Meet favorite Disney characters and collect autographs from Mickey, Minnie, Anna, Elsa, Chewbacca, BB8, Goofy, and the gang, and there are special autograph pages at the back of the book! The book is filled with kid-written tips and attraction reviews. Hunt for dozens of Hidden Mickeys spread through all four Walt Disney World theme parks. Preserve magical memories in a special scrapbook section.

As Walt Disney World continues to grow and evolve, trust Birnbaum as your guide! The 2019 edition delves into detailed descriptions of all attractions, resorts, and eateries; offers money-saving coupons and strategies to maximize your vacation budget; and includes a peek into what's new: What's it like to be a toy in Andy's backyard? You'll soon find out at Disney's Hollywood Studios brand-new 11-acre area known as Toy Story Land! The land features two new attractions: a family-friendly roller coaster known as Slinky Dog Dash and the Alien Swirling Saucers ride in which guests strive to elude the famous "Claw" while spinning in a saucer vehicle. The Force grows stronger at Disney's Hollywood Studios every day: read about the ongoing construction of the highly anticipated realm known as Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. The immersive, new 14-acre land (slated to open by late 2019) will give guests of Disney's Hollywood Studios the opportunity to explore a never-before-seen world and interact with creatures and droids from the popular Star Wars franchise. The ever-popular Epcot International Food & Wine Festival is bigger and better than ever. Look here for new details on this and other special Epcot events (Flower & Garden Festival, Epcot International Arts Festival, The Disney and Pixar Short Film Festival, and more). Get a sneak peek of the Disney Skyliner. This new transportation system will offer a bird's-eye view of Walt Disney World via airborne gondolas. Imagineers are busy enhancing favorite resorts and building brand new ones, including Disney Riviera Resort (planned to open in late 2019/early 2020) and a new hotel with a Star Wars theme. We'll share details to help you plan future visits! Disney Cruise Line weighs anchor a mere 50 miles from Walt Disney World, making a surf-and-turf vacation a tempting possibility for many a Disney guest. A special Birnbaum "bonus" chapter guides guests from possibility to reality, laying out all the details for pairing a Disney Cruise with a visit to Walt Disney World.

An indispensable read when visiting Walt Disney World with kids The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World with Kids 2018 is JAM-PACKED with useful tips, great advice, excellent discussion, and practical travel knowledge gleaned from years of Walt Disney World travel experience. In this guidebook, authors Bob Sehlinger and Liliane Opsomer specifically address the needs of kids, with—in some cases—research and input from kids. Len Testa leads an experienced team of researchers whose work has been cited by such diverse sources as USA Today and Operations Research Forum. The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World with Kids digs deeper and offers more specific information than any other guidebook. This is the only guide that explains how to make every minute and every dollar of your vacation count. With advice that is direct, prescriptive, and detailed, it takes the guesswork out of your family vacation. Step-by-step detailed plans allow you to visit Walt Disney World with your children with absolute confidence and peace of mind.

As Walt Disney World continues to grow and evolve, trust Birnbaum as your 2020 guide for:insider tips on how to see and do it alldetailed descriptions of all attractions, resorts, and eateriesmoney-saving strategies New at Walt Disney World:Harness the Force in a dazzling new land: Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge.Toy Story Land, a cheery play zone, bearing a happy resemblance to Andy's backyard, continues to wow visitors with the bouncy new coaster called Slinky Dog Dash, the dizzying Alien Swirling Saucers ride, and the ever-popular Toy Story Mania!Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway, a new journey through the wild and wacky cartoon world, aims to please riders of all ages.Lightning Queen's Academy is just one of the new shows to recently debut.The upcoming Ratatouille-themed attraction is expected it to open in Epcot's France pavilion, and Birnbaum has the latest scoop!Inside we'll also tell you how to:Plan a Walt Disney World vacation that's right for you, including deciding when to goStretch your dollar with money-saving tips and great value resorts like the Art of Animation and Pop CenturyCut the time spent in line by using Disney's FastPass+Enter the parks before the crowds arrive, or stay for hours after closing time, with Extra Magic HoursGet a handle on maximizing the services of the handy accessory known as the MagicBandChoose (and book) a Disney dining experience with our extensive restaurant coverageUnderstand the Disney Dining Plan programReserve a breakfast with Mickey Mouse and his Disney palsMeet Anna and Elsa (and visit Arendelle) at Epcot's Frozen Ever After attractionEnjoy Disney Springs, a vibrant dining, shopping, and entertainment districtSign up for behind-the-scenes toursDetect dozens of Hidden Mickeys throughout the theme parksSoar on the back of a mountain banshee at Animal Kingdom's thrilling attraction: Avatar Flight of PassagePlan the ultimate "land and sea" vacation with our Disney Cruise Line bonus chapter

As Walt Disney World continues to grow and evolve, trust Birnbaum as your guide! The 2020 edition delves into everything meaningful to kids: Join the vacation-planning fun, with kid-friendly descriptions of all the theme park shows and attractions, including maps, photos, colorful illustrations, and more. Meet favorite Disney characters and collect autographs from Mickey, Minnie, Anna, Elsa, Chewbacca, BB8, Goofy, and the gang, and there are special autograph pages at the back of the book! The book is filled with kid-written tips and attraction reviews. Discover new theme park offerings, including Toy Story Land, Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway, Epcot's new Ratatouille-inspired attraction, and Lightning McQueen's Racing Academy. Hunt for dozens of Hidden Mickeys spread through all four Walt Disney World theme parks. Preserve magical memories in a special scrapbook section.

Middle grade readers who what to help plan their family's next vacation to the Walt Disney World Resort need this fully updated, carefully researched, and brightly illustrated guidebook. This special Birnbaum guide offers honest advice and reviews directly from kids, Hidden Mickey alerts, maps, and character autograph pages. Trust Birnbaum as your 2024-2025 guide for: insider tips for young readers kid-friendly descriptions of all theme park shows and attractions colorful maps, photos, Disney character illustrations, and more Inside this book, find out how to: Join an all-new musical journey with Tiana's Bayou Adventure! Zoom aboard TRON Lightcycle/Run--the fastest indoor coaster ever built at a Disney park. Cook up some fun at Remy's Ratatouille Adventure. Fly the Millennium Falcon starship and join the Resistance in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. Swoop and soar on Slinky Dog Dash--a kid-pleasing roller coaster in Toy Story Land. Meet your favorite Disney characters, including Mickey Mouse! Preserve your memories in a special scrapbook section. (There is room for character autographs, too.) Planning a trip to the Walt Disney World? Be sure to also pick up Birnbaum's 2025 Walt Disney World: The Official Vacation Guide.