My husband and I traveled extensively before we had my son. We immersed ourselves in the Scottish culture and hope one day to bring our son back to the place where we were living when we found out were were pregnant. Our travels have been understandably limited because traveling with an infant and now a toddler is not easy. But one day in the not-so-distant future we are going to plan a trip to Florida to experience Walt Disney World. You may have gathered from reading my blog that I LOVE all things Disney. I had a wonderful opportunity to attend both the Halloween and Holiday Mom blogger events to get an inside look on what Disney is doing to make things spectacular. My son and I are at Disneyland every week thanks to the season pass we purchased and we’d be at Walt Disney World in a heartbeat if it weren’t for that 5 hour flight!
When my husband and I travel, we spend a lot of time researching the destination. I have been BEGGING my husband for a family trip to Walt Disney World and recently had the opportunity to review The Hassle-Free Walt Disney World Vacation (the 2009 edition at that!) by Steven M. Barett. This book was published by The Intrepid Traveler, “a privately-owned independent travel publishing company dedicated to helping people make travel a more integral part of their lives.” I was excited about going to Walt Disney World BEFORE I read this book and now I’m ready to book the trip! People have told me how crazy taking a child to Walt Disney World…how expensive it is….how crowded and hot and miserable it can get in Florida. My advice to all of you who have been given this exact information is to read this book. The author has over two decades of experience navigating the Walt Disney World Resort. I honestly think his first chapter on planning is the most essential starting point, particularly for someone like me who has never been to that side of the country or done any research on the resort. He gives you tips on when the best time to visit the resort is, where to stay, how to get there, what to bring, what to eat, touring tips, and how to buy tickets (I didn’t even know that I needed tips on how to buy tickets). If you only read one chapter of this book (which I guarantee that won’t be the case once you start reading it), then read this one. The author knows Walt Disney World inside and out. His tips and insights are practical and feasible. If you are traveling to the resort with young children, teens, or seniors, be sure to spend some time going through his suggested one and two-day touring plans for each specific park in the resort. I really appreciate his tips on rides with the shortest wait times (essential for tots with a short-attention span), attractions that may frighten my toddler, resting places, and the least crowded restrooms. Steven Barrett rates each attraction and gives you his opinion and tips on each one. The guide includes maps and pictures and is thoroughly detailed and inclusive.
The Hassle-Free Walt Disney World Vacation is available for purchase on the site and retails for $15.95. If you’re interested in finding out more information about The Intrepid Traveler’s money-saving, how-to, and guidebooks visit their site.
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Profuse thanks to The Intrepid Traveler and Mom Fuse for this review opportunity.
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How cool that you have a pass to Disneyland! I’d be there every week too if I lived close enough. It really is a magical place.