Bob Sehlinger - Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World 2019

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THE AUTHORS AND RESEARCHERS of this guide specifically and categorically declare that they are and always have been totally independent of the Walt Disney Company, Inc.; of Disneyland, Inc.; of Walt Disney World, Inc.; and of any and all other members of the Disney corporate family not listed.

The material in this guide originated with the authors and researchers and has not been reviewed, edited, or approved by the Walt Disney Company, Inc.; Disneyland, Inc.; or Walt Disney World, Inc.

This guidebook represents the first comprehensive critical appraisal of Walt Disney World. Its purpose is to provide the reader with the information necessary to tour Walt Disney World with the greatest efficiency and economy and with the least hassle.

In this guide, we represent and serve you, the reader. If a restaurant serves bad food or a gift item is overpriced or a ride isnt worth the wait, we say so, and in the process we hope to make your visit more fun and rewarding.

A DANCE HAS A BEGINNING and an end. But when youre dancing, youre not concerned about getting to the end or where on the dance floor you might wind up. In other words, youre totally in the moment. Thats the way you should be on your Walt Disney World vacation.

You may feel a bit of pressure concerning your vacation. Vacations, after all, are very special eventsand expensive ones to boot. So you work hard to make your vacation the best that it can be. Planning and organizing are essential to a successful Walt Disney World vacation, but if they become your focus, you wont be able to hear the music and enjoy the dance.

So think of us as your dancing coaches. Well teach you the steps in advance so that when youre on vacation and the music plays, youll move with effortless grace and ease.

A NEW MANAGEMENT HIRE is touring the Walt Disney World administrative offices with a human resources executive. The exec is annoyed because the new hire is late....

How come you didnt show up on time? the exec asks.

Sorry, I was using the Disney transportation system, the new hire responds. I waited a long time, but no buses showed up to the admin center. When one eventually pulled up, I was already late.

The exec nods knowingly. Next time, use Lyft.

The admin building is enormous. In one room labeled TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH, the new hire comments on the absence of computers. Well, says the exec, some of our oldest cast members work here, and theyre not comfortable using computers.

Huh? the new hire queries. How do they develop bus schedules and routes?