Most Popular Books by Birnbaum Guides

Birnbaum’s Walt Disney World, the most respected and well-known name in travel guides, takes readers to the world’s most popular tourist attraction. Since ours is the only guidebook that’s official, this book includes the most accurate information on prices, changes, and new attractions for 2013: --The Magic Kingdom''s Fantasyland is undergoing a massive expansion. We offer expert coverage of all the new attractions and eateries in this evolving wonderland, including The Seven Dwarfs Mine Train coaster (an E-ticket addition to the park''s attraction lineup), and the boisterous Be Our Guest dinner experience in the brand-new Beast''s Castle. --Disney villains are causing trouble and only YOU can stop them! Birnbaum delivers the details of a new, interactive role-playing game known as Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom. In this high-tech adventure, Merlin the Magician recruits park guests to help defeat an army of Disney villains. --There is a new resort in town: The colorful, "value" property dubbed Art of Animation. Birnbaum''s description will help you decide if this family-friendly resort is for you--and show how to book a room or suite that suits your budget. --The Disney Dining Plan is ever-changing. Trust Birnbaum to deliver the latest on this popular program. --Downtown Disney is in the midst of a metamorphosis. Birnbaum describes the latest changes and additions to this shopping, dining, and entertainment district. Among the newest draws is Splitsville, WDW''s go-to destination for bowling, billiards, and more. We will give you the skinny on this new play zone, plus many other additions to the Downtown Disney landscape. --Many classic Disney resorts are offering new layers of luxury--from princess or pirate rooms to wellness suites--and we have the scoop on getting the royal treatment at Walt Disney World.

As Walt Disney World continues to grow and evolve, trust Birnbaum as your guide! The 2020 edition delves into everything meaningful to kids: Join the vacation-planning fun, with kid-friendly descriptions of all the theme park shows and attractions, including maps, photos, colorful illustrations, and more. Meet favorite Disney characters and collect autographs from Mickey, Minnie, Anna, Elsa, Chewbacca, BB8, Goofy, and the gang, and there are special autograph pages at the back of the book! The book is filled with kid-written tips and attraction reviews. Discover new theme park offerings, including Toy Story Land, Star Wars: Galaxy''s Edge, Mickey & Minnie''s Runaway Railway, Epcot''s new Ratatouille-inspired attraction, and Lightning McQueen''s Racing Academy. Hunt for dozens of Hidden Mickeys spread through all four Walt Disney World theme parks. Preserve magical memories in a special scrapbook section.

Authorized, official guide takes readers through the original Disney theme park, offering current information on attractions, activities, admission, and accommodations.

As Walt Disney World continues to grow and evolve, trust Birnbaum as your guide! The 2019 edition delves into detailed descriptions of all attractions, resorts, and eateries; offers money-saving coupons and strategies to maximize your vacation budget; and includes a peek into what''s new: What''s it like to be a toy in Andy''s backyard? You''ll soon find out at Disney''s Hollywood Studios brand-new 11-acre area known as Toy Story Land! The land features two new attractions: a family-friendly roller coaster known as Slinky Dog Dash and the Alien Swirling Saucers ride in which guests strive to elude the famous "Claw" while spinning in a saucer vehicle. The Force grows stronger at Disney''s Hollywood Studios every day: read about the ongoing construction of the highly anticipated realm known as Star Wars: Galaxy''s Edge. The immersive, new 14-acre land (slated to open by late 2019) will give guests of Disney''s Hollywood Studios the opportunity to explore a never-before-seen world and interact with creatures and droids from the popular Star Wars franchise. The ever-popular Epcot International Food & Wine Festival is bigger and better than ever. Look here for new details on this and other special Epcot events (Flower & Garden Festival, Epcot International Arts Festival, The Disney and Pixar Short Film Festival, and more). Get a sneak peek of the Disney Skyliner. This new transportation system will offer a bird''s-eye view of Walt Disney World via airborne gondolas. Imagineers are busy enhancing favorite resorts and building brand new ones, including Disney Riviera Resort (planned to open in late 2019/early 2020) and a new hotel with a Star Wars theme. We''ll share details to help you plan future visits! Disney Cruise Line weighs anchor a mere 50 miles from Walt Disney World, making a surf-and-turf vacation a tempting possibility for many a Disney guest. A special Birnbaum "bonus" chapter guides guests from possibility to reality, laying out all the details for pairing a Disney Cruise with a visit to Walt Disney World.

Birnbaum’s Disney guides take to the high seas with this comprehensive look at the Disney Cruise Line and all the events, activities, and ports of call to sample aboard the Wonder, the Magic, the Dream, and the Fantasy. This year’s edition features: --Detailed descriptions of the Disney fleet will help readers enjoy all four ships to their fullest, including areas zoned just for kids and others earmarked exclusively for grown-ups. --Not sure when or where to Cruise? Our Before You Sail section is filled with fundamental trip-planning info. Look for a listing of the most popular itineraries, "how to book" advice, tips on selecting a stateroom, what''s included in the cruise package (and what''s not), what to pack, and much more. --The lowdown on Disney''s unique "rotational" dining system experience, which allows for an entirely different, exceptionally themed meal each evening of your cruise. --Descriptions of all the Broadway-style shows and onboard activities the ships have to offer. --Shore excursion recommendations. We''ve narrowed down the choices to the best of the best and described them in a candid manner to help guests get the most bang for their vacation buck.

Authorized, official guide takes readers through the original Disney theme park, offering current information on attractions, activities, admission, and accommodations.

Birnbaum’s Walt Disney World, the most respected and well-known name in travel guides, takes readers to the world’s most popular tourist attraction. Since ours is the only guidebook that’s official, this book includes the most accurate information on prices, changes, and new attractions for 2010. Highlights include the scoop on "Magical Beginnings," Walt Disney World''s specially tailored, money-saving vacation plan for families with pre-schoolers, and updates on Pleasure Island''s new venues, eateries, and shopping opportunities. This new edition includes detailed accounts of all that''s new in the World, including shows, attractions, and restaurants. Readers will relish in insider coverage of the latest eateries on the WDW scene, such as Paradiso 37 (Downtown Disney, Pleasure Island), Kouzzina by Cat Cora (BoardWalk resort), and Portobello (Downtown Disney, Pleasure Island). Also featured are updates on the ever-popular Disney Dining Plan and tips on how to book tables at popular WDW restaurants before everyone else does. For guests who want to "plus" their vacation, this year''s guide contains an insider''s look at new theme-park-alternative adventure opportunities, such as hot air ballooning, archery, stock-car-driving, and more. It also includes updated tips and coverage of "Disney After Dark"—including lounges, dance clubs, karaoke, and other nightlife scenarios. With new photographs of favorite attractions and WDW landmarks, and more money-saving coupons than ever before, this guide is a must-have for every Disney World guest!

As the Disneyland Resort continues to grow and evolve, trust Birnbaum as your guide! The 2021 edition delves into detailed descriptions of all attractions, resorts, and eateries; offers money-saving coupons and strategies to maximise your holiday budget; and includes a peek into what''s new at the theme parks.

In the 2019 edition, we''ll tell young readers how to: Join the vacation-planning fun, with kid-friendly descriptions of all the theme park shows and attractions, including maps, photos, colorful illustrations, and more. Experience a whole new play zone at Disney''s Hollywood Studios: Toy Story Land, featuring a family-friendly roller coaster called Slinky Dog Dash and the Alien Swirling Saucers ride (beware of The Claw!) Discover new theme park offerings, including the Magic Kingdom''s fireworks spectacular Happily Ever After, Epcot''s new Mission: SPACE Green adventure, and Disney''s Animal Kingdom''s high-flying and wildly popular Avatar: Flight of Passage attraction. Awaken the Force at Walt Disney World! Disney''s Hollywood Studios--a theme park that is getting new land called Star Wars: Galaxy''s Edge. Meet favorite Disney characters and collect autographs from Mickey, Minnie, Anna, Elsa, Chewbacca, BB8, Goofy, and the gang, and there are special autograph pages at the back of the book! The book is filled with kid-written tips and attraction reviews. Hunt for dozens of Hidden Mickeys spread through all four Walt Disney World theme parks. Preserve magical memories in a special scrapbook section.

Children are perhaps Walt Disney World’s biggest fans. On playgrounds and in classrooms, there’s always excited talk about who went to Walt Disney World and what they did each day—or minute. It has become almost a rite of passage to visit America’s most popular travel destination, and kids can be wonderful sources of information. Every area and attraction of Walt Disney World is covered, with kids’ honest reactions and impressions included. There is a whole chapter devoted to each of the theme parks: Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney''s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Another chapter describes the rest of Walt Disney World, including Blizzard Beach, Typhoon Lagoon, Fort Wilderness, Downtown Disney, and dining spots with kid appeal. The book is updated annually, and the 2011 edition features new insights and tips from young Birnbaum readers—our esteemed junior Disney Experts. The book contains kid-focused descriptions of what''s what at Walt Disney World, including theme parks, water parks, resorts, and sports; tips on how to find healthy meals and sweet treats—not to mention veggie burgers, caramel apples, and pizza. The younger set will also love "Magical Memories"—a scrapbook chapter devoted to preserving Disney memories that includes special pages meant for Disney characters to autograph. Now kids can help plan the family vacation!

Once guests have planned their trips (with help from the classic Birnbaum Guide), they are encouraged to take this smaller book along with them on their Disney Vacation. Easily slipped into a pocket or a purse, the guide works as a handy, on-site reference for Walt Disney World theme parks, water parks, golf excursions, biking, boating, and more! Featuring a day-planner, removable park itineraries, and a secure pocket to keep your passes, this recent addition to the Birnbaum series is a must-have for WDW travelers. This year''s guide contains the pocket-sized lowdown on all the new shows, parades, and attraction that Walt Disney World will welcome in 2011; dozens and dozens of "Hidden Mickeys" to hunt for in the theme parks; and time-tested daily park schedules—conveniently perforated to guests can pop ''em into a pocket. This new edition also includes a day-by-day trip tracker to help guests plot their vacation itinerary and help ensure a smooth and organized WDW vacation.

This updated edition of Birnbaum’s Disneyland Resort, the most respected and well-known name in Disney guides, takes readers through Walt Disney’s first theme park with ease and flair. Since our guide is the only guide that’s official, this book includes the most accurate and current information on prices and attractions. Here are just a few of the exciting new features of this year''s guide: There''s big doin''s at Disney''s California Adventure these days. We''ll deliver the scoop on all the new shows and attractions that are headed its way. Disney''s Grand Californian has undergone a growth spurt. Check here to see what the new neighborhood of (Disney Vacation Club) villas has to offer. And as always, we''ll include current coverage of Disneyland''s beloved attractions and a peek at what''s to come. Our guide is also the only one allowed to feature Disney characters. And Birnbaum’s Disneyland Resort is the most comprehensive guidebook, offering complete information on the Magic Kingdom, Disney’s California Adventure, and Downtown Disney, as well as details about Anaheim area attractions, things to do in Los Angeles, and special driving routes around Southern California. This is the only guide to Disneyland that readers need, entirely updated every year.

Birnbaum’s Walt Disney World, the most respected and well-known name in travel guides, takes readers to the world’s most popular tourist attraction. Since ours is the only guidebook that’s official, this book includes the most accurate information on prices, changes, and new attractions for 2010. Highlights include the scoop on "Magical Beginnings," Walt Disney World''s specially tailored, money-saving vacation plan for families with pre-schoolers, and updates on Pleasure Island''s new venues, eateries, and shopping opportunities. This new edition includes detailed accounts of all that''s new in the World, including shows, attractions, restaurants, and lounges; updates on ticket structures and advice on how to pick what''s right for you; current coverage of the latest eateries on the WDW scene, such as Sanaa (at Animal Kingdom Lodge), The Wave (at the Contemporary), and T-Rex: A Pre-historic Family Adventure; and expanded descriptions of WDW''s famous "character meals"--restaurants that let guests mingle with Mickey Mouse, Goofy, and the rest of the gang while enjoying breakfast, lunch, or dinner. We''ll also feature fresh hot tips and new strategies for stretching your Disney vacation dollar!

As the Disneyland Resort continues to grow and evolve, trust Birnbaum as your guide! The 2020 edition delves into detailed descriptions of all attractions, resorts, and eateries; offers money-saving coupons and strategies to maximize your vacation budget; and includes a peek into what''s new:The Tropical Hideaway: Disneyland is home to an exotic newmarketplace and dining destination, conveniently located in near Adventureland''s Enchanted Tiki Room. Birnbaum supplies all the savory detailsfor appetizing adventures in this refreshing respite offering tropical sounds and waterfront views.Star Wars: Galaxy''s Edge: The new 14-acre land will burst onto the scene to amaze Guests of all ages. The largest themed expansion in Disneyland Park history transports Guests to Batuu, a distant planet featuring lushforests, rocky turf, and immersive Star Wars-style architecture. Birnbaum gives the low-down on Disneyland''s newest adventure zone.Pixar Pier: Birnbaum offers tips and strategies for making the most of a visit to this newly-reimagined land, including not-to-be-missed attractions (Incredicoaster, Pixar Pal-Around, and more), eateries (including menu updates for thenew fan-favorite: Lamplight Lounge), and shopping opportunities (Bing-Bong''s Sweet Stuff and Knick''s Knacks)

Children are perhaps Walt Disney World’s biggest fans. On playgrounds and in classrooms, there’s always excited talk about who went to Walt Disney World and what they did each day—or minute. It has become almost a rite of passage to visit America’s most popular travel destination, and kids can be wonderful sources of information. Every area and attraction of Walt Disney World is covered, with kids’ honest reactions and impressions included. There is a whole chapter devoted to each of the theme parks: Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney''s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Another chapter describes the rest of Walt Disney World, including Blizzard Beach, Typhoon Lagoon, Fort Wilderness, Downtown Disney, and dining spots with kid appeal. The book is updated annually, and the 2009 edition features lots of new tips and attraction reviews from young "Disney Experts" around the world. We''ll tell kids how to catch "Wildcat fever" at the rollicking new show, "High School Musical 2—School’s Out!" And we''ll give young readers the inside scoop on the newest WDW attractions, including the thrilling Toy Story Mania!

Young Disney fans who want to help plan their family’s next vacation to the Walt Disney World Resort need this fully updated, carefully researched, and brightly illustrated guidebook. This special Birnbaum guide offers honest advice and reviews directly from kids, Hidden Mickey alerts, maps, and character autograph pages. Birnbaum guides are trusted, definitive resources for anyone planning a trip to Walt Disney World resorts. This edition, crafted for kids ages 8 to 12, includes: insider tips for young readers kid-friendly descriptions of all theme park shows and attractions clues to help discover Hidden Mickeys throughout the park colorful maps, photos, and Disney character illustrations and more! Inside this book, find out how to: explore the habitats of Zootopia at the new attraction Zootopia: Better Zoogether at Disney''s Animal Kingdom Theme Park take the plunge and enjoy some New Orleans jazz on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure zoom aboard TRON Lightcycle/Run—the fastest indoor coaster at a Disney park cook up some fun at Remy''s Ratatouille Adventure fly the Millennium Falcon and join the Resistance in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge move right along to the newly Muppetational Rock ''n'' Roller Coaster Starring the Muppets meet your favorite Disney characters, including Mickey Mouse, Bluey, and Bingo preserve your memories in a special scrapbook section. (There is room for character autographs, too!) If planning a trip to Walt Disney World, be sure to also pick up Birnbaum''s 2027–2028 Walt Disney World: The Official Vacation Guide.

As Disneyland continues to grow and evolve, trust Birnbaum as your 2021-2022 guide for: insider tips on how to see and do it all - and according to enhanced health and safety measures; detailed descriptions of all attractions, resorts, and eateries; money-saving strategies! New to Disneyland: The groundbreaking attraction Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, located at 14-acre Disneyland area Star Wars: Galaxy''s Edge. Pixar Pier: Birnbaum offers tips and strategies for making the most of a visit to this reimagined land, including not-to-be-missed attractions, eateries, and shopping opportunities. And much more!