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David Newnham, The Guardian
"If you are going to Orlando, you'd be totally insane to go without this book."
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An updated and extended travel handbook for British visitors to Orlando, Florida and Walt Disney World, which shows how to make plans to get the most out of a two week visit.
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
27 of 27 people found the following review helpful
Whether you're first-timer or a seasoned Orlando visitor, believe me, you need this book.
I've just returned from my sixth visit to the vacation capital of the World, with a seventh already booked. For years I shunned this guide with its connotations of knotted-hankie, rolled-up trouser wearing Brits abroad in favour of the major players' offerings (Fodor's, Frommer's, et al). And very good they are. But allow yourself to get past the title and there's just no going back!
Each chapter has a witty subtitle, for example, Eating Out (or, Watching the Americans at Their National Sport), and the pages are scattered with little Union Jack boxes containing 'Brit Tips' - every one a gem.
Simon Veness really has got everything covered. And, as a six-time visitor and the owner of innumerable guidebooks on the area, I consider myself qualified to make the judgement. All the parks (not just those of the Disney empire) are given thorough coverage, and the Off the Beaten Track chapter is indispensable for old-timers like me, or for those who may find themselves weary of the endless commercial onslaught. There's invaluable information on driving Stateside; details of every shopping venue imaginable (including maps, directions and opening hours); ALL the accommodation options (most American guides focus on hotels and overlook the popular choice for Brits of the private villa); and even a chapter devoted to going home which provides detailed information on both airports. And I mean detailed! Were it not for this book, we would not have discovered McCoy's Bar and Grill in the Hyatt Hotel at Orlando International Airport. A couple (or six) of pre-flight Manhattans has become an essential part of our going home ritual.
If you are travelling to Orlando, do yourself a favour and BUY THIS BOOK. For first-timers it is every bit as essential as your passport. Old hands will use it in much the same way as a dictionary. It rarely leaves my side.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
We went to Disney this Easter with our Children aged 12, 10 and 7. It was to be a once in a child time trip and one eagerly awaitd by all three but dreaded by Mum and Dad. I had heard horror stories of long queues and miserable children and was determined to avoid both whilst seeing and doing as much as possible.
Before travelling I read much of the Brit's Guide and by following the author's excellent advice we "did" Disney. We were there for 10 days, visited all the 4 major Disney parks plus Universal studios and Blizzard Beach. We also visited Discovery Cove where the children swam with Dolphins.
This book is a must. I believe there were record crowds at the parks and we rode every major ride, saw all the shows, all the top attractions and didn't do any queuing! I think we were the only people there who knew about the fast pass!
The book is laid out in a very clear and concise manner, very user friendly and a very definite "must".
Before travelling I read much of the Brit's Guide and by following the author's excellent advice we "did" Disney. We were there for 10 days, visited all the 4 major Disney parks plus Universal studios and Blizzard Beach. We also visited Discovery Cove where the children swam with Dolphins.
This book is a must. I believe there were record crowds at the parks and we rode every major ride, saw all the shows, all the top attractions and didn't do any queuing! I think we were the only people there who knew about the fast pass!
The book is laid out in a very clear and concise manner, very user friendly and a very definite "must".
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Basically this is the only guide book that is
required reading when planning and getting around
the experience that is Orlando.
The fact that the book is updated each year through visitors` adventures being relaid to the author coupled to his frequent visits means that it is highly unlikely that you will get a nasty
suprise when visiting a recommended venue.This is almost unique when considering guide books in
general-this is especialy relevent with the
dynamic situation that exists in Orlando.
Everything is covered from arriving at the airport
to driving,eating,shopping,beaches and oh!yes
Theme Parks!Each park has each ride rated for
excitement and suitability.Even the parks` food
outlets are reviewed.
In conclusion this is the only guide that is needed for a trip to Orlando to ensure that you
have the holiday of a lifetime.Infact the biggest
misnomer is the title as many Americans are great
fans of the book
required reading when planning and getting around
the experience that is Orlando.
The fact that the book is updated each year through visitors` adventures being relaid to the author coupled to his frequent visits means that it is highly unlikely that you will get a nasty
suprise when visiting a recommended venue.This is almost unique when considering guide books in
general-this is especialy relevent with the
dynamic situation that exists in Orlando.
Everything is covered from arriving at the airport
to driving,eating,shopping,beaches and oh!yes
Theme Parks!Each park has each ride rated for
excitement and suitability.Even the parks` food
outlets are reviewed.
In conclusion this is the only guide that is needed for a trip to Orlando to ensure that you
have the holiday of a lifetime.Infact the biggest
misnomer is the title as many Americans are great
fans of the book
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Helpful Beyond Belief
Having read the 2002 edition I am amazed at how many tips and information can be put into one book but still be clear and concise. Read more
Published on 4 Sep 2002 by Paula Beardsmore
How to survive Disneyland with minimum queueing!
If you're planning a trip to Florida to do the Disney thing you would be well advised to take this book. Read more
Published on 30 Aug 2002 by Uncle Arthur
Don't leave for Orlando without it!
Our trip to Orlando would have been total chaos without Simon Venesses book - we knew what we wanted to do but we had no idea of the logistics and planning involved until we read A... Read more
Published on 13 Aug 2002 by alan reid
Don't leave home without it
If its your fist time to orlando or your tenth time you will still find up to the minute information , its saves loads of time deciding what to do first. Read more
Published on 5 Aug 2002 by claire sanders
Going to Orlando - you gotta have this !
You really only need to take one guide with you to Orlando and this is it. Simon Veness's guide will make such a difference to your stay in the area. Read more
Published on 5 Aug 2002 by "alsakeith"
the only book to buy...
..if you are going to orlando for the parks and mainstream tourism. if you want to sample the 'real' orlando, probably not the book for you. Read more
Published on 14 May 2002 by Aamir Akram
buy this book!!!
Being a fairly regular user of amazon, I have never felt strongly enough about any book (fact or fiction) to write my own review until now. Read more
Published on 6 May 2002
No visitor to Orlando should be without this guide!
I am lucky enough to have visited Orlando several times but I still wouldn't visit without the up-to-date "Brit's Guide". Read more
Published on 9 April 2002
As indispensable as suntan lotion for a trip to Orlando.
We bought the 2000 guide for our last trip to Orlando, and as soon as we had booked to go again, the first thing we did was buy the 2002 edition. Read more
Published on 22 Feb 2002
Brilliant - The best guide I have ever seen!
As a family we used the 2001 guide for our holiday of a lifetime. The guide was thorough in describing where to go and how much it was likely to cost. Read more
Published on 4 Feb 2002 by margaret.bentley@tesco.net
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