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Mini Mickey: The Pocket-Sized Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World (Unofficial Guides) | 
 enlarge | Author: Bob Sehlinger
Publisher: Frommers
Category: Book
List Price: $10.99
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Rating:  13 reviews
Sales Rank: 892459
Media: Paperback
Edition: 6
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 312
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 7.9 x 4.5 x 0.6
ISBN: 0764588230
Dewey Decimal Number: 917.5924
EAN: 9780764588235
ASIN: 0764588230
Publication Date: September 30, 2005
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From the publishers of The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World "A Tourist's Best Friend!"
—Chicago Sun-Times "Indispensable"
—The New York Times For Visitors Who Want More Than The Official Line Five Great Ways That Mini Mickey Can Help You Have the Perfect Disney Vacation: - Insider advice on when to go: the best times of the year and the best days of the week
- A complete ranking of accommodations both in and outside "the World," with commuting times to all four Disney World theme parks
- Concise overviews of all theme parks and no-nonsense evaluations of the most popular attractions
- Practical tips on making the most of your time, including easy-to-follow one- and two-day touring plans of the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney-MGM, and the Animal Kingdom
- The straight story on how to avoid long lines for rides, shows, and meals
Sample Rating Soarin' (FASTPASS) Appeal by age Preschool Grade school Teens Young adults Over 30 Seniors What it is Flight simulation ride. Scope and scale Super headliner. When to go First 30 minutes the park is open or use FASTPASS. Special comments Entrance on the lower level of The Land pavilion. May induce motion sickness; 40" minimum-height requirement; switching off available. Author's rating Exciting and mellow at the same time; ....H. Not to be missed. Duration of ride 5H minutes. Average wait in line per 100 people ahead of you 4 minutes. Assumes 2 concourses operating. Loading speed Moderate. This guide is a completely independent evaluation of Walt Disney World and has not been reviewed or approved by Walt Disney World or the Walt Disney Company, Inc.
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 Mini Mickey Guide, Maxi Mickey Fun October 14, 2008
Bob Sehlinger's MINI MICKEY is the Cliffs Notes version of Sehlinger's comprehensive UNOFFICIAL GUIDE TO WALT DISNEY WORLD. Though its format is slightly larger than true "pocket-sized," you will most likely find this an *indispensable* take-along guidebook. And unless you decide to peruse the larger volume as a part of the vacation planning process, you'll want to read through at least this abbreviated guide a few months before you depart, particularly if you wish to schedule "character" meals or, for that matter, any meals in the sit-down theme restaurants. As for taking in the attractions, one can develop a strategy based on Sehlinger's excellent descriptions of the rides and shows as well as his various touring plans, or just use the information to come up with last-minute tactical solutions.
Sehlinger is not a Disney detractor. He might have a little fun with Disney's tightly controlled and almost spontaneity-free world of play, but in general he demonstrates great and genuine enthusiasm for the Disney parks. He has a profound understanding of how the parks operate, and furthermore has keen insight into how park guests (in particular, parents) behave. You might choose to follow a less organized approach to touring the Walt Disney World (WDW) parks, but nonetheless you have in this book expert authority on how to make the most efficient or most practical use of your time there, advice that's well worth keeping in mind.
We chose to ignore Sehlinger's advice on taking midday breaks at the hotel, wanting to get in as many attractions as possible. But doing that was trying on family relations at times; Sehlinger is right to recommend a break. One must also know well one's own children in interpreting the ratings of the attractions for pre-schoolers and grade school children; Sehlinger does an admirable job at conveying a sense of the "scariness" factor, but tolerance for scariness varies from child to child; Sehlinger's ratings are at best a loose guide.
Sehlinger provides excellent descriptions of the Disney resorts and area hotels and splendid reviews of the attractions at the various parks. The section on dining in the parks could use some expanding; there's not much information about the food in the sit-down eateries and even less about the various "fast-food" (in theory) restaurants. Neither will you find a lot of information about Downtown Disney and the water parks; just a few essentials. MINI MICKEY includes nothing on Disney cruises.
I also read Sehlinger's UNOFFICIAL GUIDE TO WALT DISNEY WORLD WITH KIDS. That book goes into much more detail about how to approach WDW as parents and families. Some of Sehlinger's advice is basic common sense, but a lot of best advice is. Reviewing it might help avoid some meltdowns that would mar family memories. Bottom line is that, for most people, MINI MICKEY will be all they need to plan an enjoyable trip to WDW. Be sure that you buy the most recent edition as park attractions change, close, and new ones open all the time.
Wow, For $10, you will not regret your purchase, Must have for 1st time Disney Trip January 18, 2008
If you are planning your first trip to Disney World, or you haven't been there for a while, this is a must have. It gives you insight to all 4 parks with ratings on rides, food, shows, etc... Want to know if a ride is going to be too scary for your child or if you can fastpass it? Looking for the best place to grab a bite to eat in a certain park,or where the character dinners are? Want to know where to stay and what amenities the hotels provide? This book will tell you. It is small enough to take with and even carry around the parks. I have loaned it out 4 times so far with comments on how helpful it was on their trip. I beleive it is a must have for you next Disney World visit.
Great investment! January 15, 2008
This small and portable guide is all you will need for a smooth and happy visit!
Truly a pocket guide March 10, 2007
I kept it in my jacket pocket throughout the 6 days in WDW. At breakfast we would review the days plan for the park and the route. Whilst in the lines another check to see what where the next rides suggested.
This book was invaluable in achieving the objective of completing the 1 day touring plans for the parks. A must for whoever doesn't want to get into 120 minute wait lines at SOARING.
 everything you need to know about visiting Disney World. February 4, 2007
This was a fun little book. I liked how it had up-to-date info about ticket prices and other stuff. The author does put to many of his ideas of what you SHOULD do there - for instance there are plans for everything. Even so, this smaller guide probably has all the info you need to know to have a great vacation. I would reccomend it.
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