When Steve Birnbaum launched this guide in 1981,
he made it clear what was expected of anyone who worked on it. The
book would be meticulously revised each year, leaving no attraction
untested, no snack or meal untasted, no hotel untried. First-hand
experiences like these, accumulated over the years, make this book
the most authoritative guide to Walt Disney World. Our expertise,
however, is not achieved by being escorted through back doors of
attractions (although we would enjoy that). Instead, we wait in
lines with everyone else, always hoping to have a Disney experience
like that of any other guest. We also take advantage of WDW's
ambitious (and free) FastPass+ attraction reservation system
whenever we can. We'll continue to keep a close eye on it and other
additions to the Walt Disney World vacation-planning universe,
homework we're happy to do for readers like you.
After more than 45 fun-filled years, the World has vastly expanded,
and so has our knowledge of the most popular vacation destination
on the planet. On some occasions we've encountered sweltering
weather and swelling crowds, times when even the happiest of
travelers can turn into Grumpy for a moment or two. Had we known
then what we know now, we could have spared ourselves some trying
experiences. In one case, a staffer waited more than an hour to get
on an attraction. Standing in line with a notebook, she was asked
by another guest if there was a quiz at the end. When she explained
what she was doing, he expressed surprise to learn that she was
waiting with the masses. But that's always been our strategy. We
believe the best way to gather useful advice for a Walt Disney
World guest is to be one. Over and over again!
-Jill Safro, Editor
One of "10 Gift Ideas Theme Park Fans Will Love . . . While giving
a Disney vacation is a gift out of most people's price ranges, you
still can help loved ones plan for their next theme park vacation.
The best Disney guidebooks are from Birnbaum's, and [release] ahead
of the New Year. . . . The guidebooks offer everything from tips on
how to maximize your park experiences to restaurant
reviews."--International Business Times
"The Official Guide is also the best."--The
New York Times
One of "10 things I learned from our Disney vacation: If you plan
to go, plan ahead. The average American wedding takes 8-12 months
to prepare. That's a reasonable baseline for researching, booking,
and preparing for a Disney trip, in my limited experience. And take
advantage of the information that's available. . . . Birnbaum's
Walt Disney World guidebook filled in a lot of other
gaps."--NPR
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