Pauline Frommer's^® Walt Disney World^® and Orlando, 2nd Edition

Spend less, see more. This is the philosophy behind Pauline Frommer's guides. Written by travel expert Pauline Frommer (who is also the daughter of Arthur Frommer), and her team of hand-picked writers, these guides show how to truly experience a culture, meet locals, and save money along the way.- Industry secrets on how to find the best hotel rooms- Details on alternative accommodations, great neighborhood restaurants, and cool, offbeat finds- Packed with personality and opinionsEven though most American families will make at least one pilgrimage to Orlando, too many of them end up spending far more than they have to for their vacations. This book initiates you into the world of savvy discount travel shopping, from finding the very lowest airfares to booking theme park tickets through the right sources so you pay less.The book has a complete breakdown of every major theme park's attractions-their best seats, their histories, how to evade their long lines-with opinionated advice on which to hit and which to skip, depending on your taste and age (and the age of your kids).We'll explore lodgings in depth, starting with the best theme-park-based hotels for your money. We also name reputable renters of palatial digs such as full houses and condos located less than two miles from Disney, which come with screened-in pool, free internet, private game rooms and more-all for less than you'd spend on a cramped hotel room.Pull back the curtain on Orlando and see how the "magic" is made: Slip backstage at Universal Studios and learn how its most complex rides work Explore the Utilidor, Walt Disney World's hidden underground passageways Be a dolphin trainer for the day at SeaWorld And moreAvoiding wallet drain for meals in Orlando is only half the battle. We cover secret, lesser-known local restaurants as well as give readers a useable, fun strategy for the best theme park meals.Get out of town and explore the wonders of Central Florida: swim, kayak, see manatees, play astronaut, tickle a 'gator, hold a seance at a spiritual commune, and much more. Winner of Best Guidebook for 2006 from the North American Travel Journalists Association (Pauline Frommer's New York City)

Jason Cochran was awarded Guide Book of the Year by the North American Travel Journalists Association for Pauline Frommer’s London. He also wrote Pauline Frommer’s San Francisco. He is a regular writer for the New York Post, AOL’s WalletPop.com, and Travel + Leisure.com. He has written extensively for publications including Budget Travel (as senior editor); Entertainment Weekly; the New York Daily News and Times; Travel + Leisure and T+L Family; Newsweek; City; Frommers.com; the South Florida Sun-Sentinel; Arena (U.K.); Who (Australia); Scanorama and Seasons (Sweden). He has been an arts columnist for both Inside.com (late night TV) and Sidewalk.com (theater). His writing has been awarded the Golden Pen by the Croatian government and was selected to appear in a permanent exhibit in the National Museum of Australia. He devised questions for the first American season of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (ABC) and before that, spent nearly two years backpacking solo around the world. As a commentator, he has appeared on CNN, CNN Headline News, CNNfn, Australia.com, WOR, Outdoor Life Network, and MSNBC.com. He is an alumnus of Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism and New York University’s Graduate Music Theatre Writing Program.