Beyond Disney^®: The Unofficial Guide^® to Universal^® SeaWorld^® & the Best of Central Florida, 5th Edition

by Bob Sehlinger

• ISBN13: 9780470098431
• ISBN10: 0470098430
• Edition: 5th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-04-01
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

From the publishers of The Unofficial Guide(r) to Walt Disney World(r) "A Tourist's Best Friend!" -Chicago Sun-Times "Indispensable" -The New York Times Seven Great Features and Benefits offered ONLY by The Unofficial Guide(r): * Practical tips on when to go and how to beat the crowds at 11 of Central Florida's best theme parks * Firsthand information on what's worthwhile and what's not at major attractions * The inside scoop on where to go for the best roller coaster action * Complete coverage of Universal Florida, including Islands of Adventure(r), CityWalk(r), and detailed restaurant reviews * Comprehensive chapters on SeaWorld and Discovery Cove(r), Busch Gardens(r), Kennedy Space Center, Gatorlande(r), and the Holy Land Experience(r) * Comparisons of all area water parks * The straight story on Orlando-area dinner theaters and nightlife Sample Rating Revenge of the Mummy Appeal by Age Preschool Grade school Teens Young adults Over 30 . Seniors What it is Combination dark ride and roller coaster. Scope and scale Super headliner. When to go The first hour the park is open or after 6 p.m. Special comments 48" minimum-height requirement. Author's rating Killer! ....H. Duration of ride 3 minutes. Probable waiting time per 100 people ahead of you 7 minutes. Loading speed Moderate.

Author Biography

Bob Sehlinger is the publisher of Menasha Ridge Press and the author of numerous Unofficial Guides, including the best-selling Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World.

Table of Contents

List of Maps

About the Authors

Introduction

Why "Unofficial"?There's Another World Out There

The Attraction That Ate Florida

It Takes More Than One Book to Do the Job Right

Accommodations

Orlando Lodging Options

Selecting and Booking a Hotel

Getting a Good Deal on a Room

Condominiums and Vacation Homes

Orlando's Best Hotels for Families

Hotels and Motels: Rated and Ranked

What's in a Room?Room Ratings

A Word about Toll-free Telephone Numbers

The Top 30 Best Deals

How the Hotels Compare

Hotel Infor

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