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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Even bigger. Even better., 30 Jan 2004
I'm currently planning my 10th trip to Orlando and the area has become almost as familiar to me as my own home town. However, I still buy each new edition of this guide and still find it invaluable - both as an aid to planning, and as a reference tool whilst I'm in Orlando.Although I love guide books, I was a late-comer to "A Brit's Guide". The title put me off. I had no interest in being a Brit abroad and so I stuck to the American guides. However, I came across its author, Simon Veness, on the excellent Disney information and discussion forum website, "The DIS", and decided to give it a chance. I'm so glad I did - it offers so much more to the British visitor than the American guides. (Duuh! OK, so I'm slow!) In particular, the chapters on driving, shopping, and the two Orlando airports contain vital information for first-timers. The "Accommodation" chapter covers far more options than you will find in any American guide. And, of course, the details of travel companies and airlines are specifically for those travelling from the UK. Naturally, the theme parks are given plenty of coverage, but there is so much more - too much to mention. The 2004 edition is even bigger. And, yes, even better (well, you knew I was going to say it). There's a new section on buying a home in Central Florida, together with more information for the repeat visitor (that would be me, then). "Brit Tips" abound (Union Jack boxes, scattered throughout the book, containing snippits of really useful information). If you bought the book and read these alone it would be worth the cover price. Then there are maps, driving directions, opening times and prices for all the attractions and shopping venues. Orlando isn't a relaxing holiday. It's full-on, fast-paced fun. The key is to plan and a good guide book is the best place to start. Needless to say, there are hundreds devoted to Walt Disney World and Orlando (and I own most of them!), but this one really is the best.
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