Birnbaum's Disneyland Resort 2002 : Expert Advice from the Inside Source

by Safro, Jill; Goytizolo, Suzy; Groshans, Keith; Randinelli, Tracey; Cucinelli, Erik; Birnbaum, Stephen

• ISBN13: 9780786853403
• ISBN10: 0786853409
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-10-01
• Publisher: Hyperion Books

Summary

In this updated edition of Birnbaums Disneyland, the most respected and well-known name in travel guides takes readers through Walt Disneys first theme park. There is special coverage of Disneylands holidays and special events, including the 100 Years of Disney Magic festivities, and also an exclusive preview of the Disneyland water park that will debut in 2003. Other highlights include expanded information on the Disneyland Resort dining scene, with a restaurant round-up, and a fresh look at Southern California excursions, plus a complete guide to Disneylands Good Neighbour Hotels.

Table of Contents

Getting Ready to Go	7	(30)
Here's all the practical information you need to organize a Disneyland Resort visit down to the smallest detail: when to go; how to get there --- and get around once you arrive; which theme park tickets to buy; ways to save money on lodging, food, and transportation; even a handy tool for planning your vacation budget
There are specialized tips for parents of young children, adults on their own, singles, older visitors, and travelers with disabilities, plus lots more indispensable, time-saving advice
Insider tips reveal how to plot a day-to-day itinerary, avoid the crowds, and much more
Accommodations	37	(16)
Choosing comfortable lodging convenient to the theme parks is uppermost in the minds of those planning a trip to the Disneyland Resort
This can be tricky when the hotel is selected sight unseen, as is often the case
Rest assured, we only recommend accommodations that we've visited and enjoyed, including every price and lodging category
In this chapter, we feature the three Disneyland Resort hotels (and explain the advantages of staying on- property) as well as over a dozen of our favorite Disneyland Good Neighbor hotels
You'll also find a selection of seaside escapes and bed-and-breakfast inns
Choose the one that suits you best
Disneyland Park	53
It's nicknamed ``The Happiest Place on Earth,'' and the reason why is evident in the host of attractions and amusements that fill this, the most famous enchanted garden in the world
Our detailed land-by-land guide describes all the park has to offer (drawing special attention to what's new and to our own particular favorites), when and where to catch a show, and what you'll find in each shop