Reviews for Beyond the Attractions: A Guide to Walt Disney World with Preschoolers (2010)
"You know when you pick up a book and open it to the middle and learn something on that very page, it's probably going to be a good one. This was my experience with Lisa Battista's Beyond the Attractions: A Guide to Walt Disney World with Preschoolers. Lisa's book, filled with tons of information specifically for younger children, gave me a lot of great ideas.
Beyond the Attractions includes the type of things you'd expect from a Disney travel guide, like descriptions of age-appropriate rides, but it's more than that. Lisa's perspective is different from many travel writers. She's on the ground, in the trenches, with her kids, so she knows what it's like to discover that you've run out of diapers in the middle of the Magic Kingdom or how difficult it can be to drag toddlers around a rainy park.
At under 200 pages, Beyond the Attractions is small enough to throw in your carry-on luggage. It's a keeper; I'll be taking it on my next trip to the World."
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Chris, everythingwdw.blogspot.com
"Beyond the Attractions: A Guide to Walt Disney World with Preschoolers 2010 is now my official answer to Disney sanity...literally!!! If I met Lisa M Battista today I'd crown her Disney's Mouseificial Tour Head. Boy, does this Guide cover all I need to know before we leave for the Social Media Mom's Celebration with Bunny girl....and some more!"
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Marina, energizerbunnysmommyreports.blogspot.com
"Having a busy and mobile preschooler along drastically affects the scope of a trip anywhere, let alone a place as big and varied at Walt Disney World. I was overwhelmed by all the information on their website almost the first moment I opened it. It was hard to organize it all and time consuming with so many different links.
I was relieved to have a great resource [Beyond the Attractions: A Guide to Walt Disney World with Preschoolers] targeted right to us, helping us plan for our trip to Walt Disney World. It was so handy that we took along with us and referred to it each night when making our plans for how we'd tour the parks the next day. Beyond the Attractions is filled with a lot of basic information from how to pick which level of resort to stay at to fun hidden activities like pin trading all discussed from a preschool parent's point of view. If you're considering making a visit to Walt Disney World, it's an invaluable read to get a hold of before you start booking your trip."
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Katie, katiesnestingspot.blogspot.com
"Oh, I wish I would have had this book in December! I tried to do a lot of research before we went on our vacation in December but I learned a lot from this book. So much in fact that I am now kicking myself for not doing some things I read about..."
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Tina, www.madhattermom.com
"Beyond the Attractions is an awesome guide to basically traveling around Disney World with kids 5 and under. I learned so much from this book, that it is really going to help us on our Disney vacation. There are no pictures or maps, but it is a simple book of tips. Honestly, this book is a great book to get you started."
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Cherise, mamasmoneysavers.com
"A Walt Disney World guide book specifically written for preschoolers, we were especially happy that she advocated taking this younger age group to Disney since we were slightly worried about jumping the gun. This guide is inclusive enough to offer precise details on everything from packing and dining in Disney with younger travelers. I read it cover to cover in one sitting, though using it as a guide is just as valuable. There are also updates on the website in case any information changes or is added since the book was purchased. The author is obviously knowledgeable about Dinsey and having covered many bases between the book and website. Beyond the Attractions is a must for any family planning a trip to Disney with young children."
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Cecelia, www.coolbabykid.com
"Thankfully, Lisa Battista had authored a book just for those of us heading to the most magical place…..with a preschooler. It will save a lot of headache and time spent researching, even if you’ve been there before. While it always helps to be flexible with preschoolers, especially when changing up their routines on vacation, Beyond the Attractions: A Guide to Walt Disney World with Preschoolers (2010) will help parents prepare and plan for the expected (and the unexpected too). …..and Beyond the Attractions: A Guide to Walt Disney World with Preschoolers (2010) will help make it that much more magical!"
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Debra, www.afrugalfriend.net
"Beyond the Attractions: A Guide to Walt Disney World with Preschoolers by Lisa M. Battista (BookSurge) is a definite must-read book. Lisa Battista answers common and not-so-common questions in Beyond the Attractions..."
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Cindi, moomettesmagnificents.com
"I will admit though that Mr. Geek and I were a bit apprehensive about taking a toddler to Disney World. After reading Beyond the Attractions: A Guide to Walt Disney World with Preschoolers...by Lisa M. Battista, we're feeling much more excited (and relieved) about our upcoming trip. This guide was great, and a very easy read. The book is well-organized and full of tips specifically for children under 5. While visiting a bookstore this weekend, I checked out some of the other Disney World guides, and was surprised at the lack of info on Disney for toddlers. This book is definitely unique in that respect, and I highly recommend it for parents of preschoolers going to Disney."
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Kathleen, www.katydidandkid.com
"Before we left for our trip [with kids], I researched the best strollers, the kid-friendly restaurants, the baby care stations, and the best routes to take back to the hotel for naps. It took FOREVER for me to feel like I was truly prepared. I would have LOVED to have the new book, “Beyond the Attractions: A guide to Walt Disney World with Preschoolers” to help me plan! While Beyond the Attractions is written to help you plan your trip when traveling with small children, I found it immensely helpful in planning my [upcoming] trip sans kiddies!"
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Bridgette, www.thenotsoblog.com
"That’s where the guide comes in. After reading it, not only did I agree with a lot of her tips regarding distractions, travels, rides, attractions and more – I also learned some new tips that I plan to incorporate into my week stay later this year."
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Erin, themombuzz.com
"I have to give many thanks to Lisa for the extensive information she provides in her book. After reading through the book and becoming familiar with terms such as “Fast Pass”, I felt more comfortable in bringing the family along with me on this trip. If you are planning a trip to Disney, this book is a great resource and helped to make our trip enjoyable!"
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Crystal, simplybeingmommy.com
"Her book dispels the myth that you have to wait until your kids are older. Beyond the Attractions is different from other guide books, because it focuses solely on going to Disney World with preschoolers i.e. kids aged two to five. Beyond the Attractions does all the research for you. It covers everything you need to know and things you didn’t know you need to know! What I really liked, as a busy mom, is that the book is written in a clear and concise manner. This makes it a quick read, saving you even more time!"
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Stephanie, agiveawayeveryday.blogspot.com
"I loved reading through this book. Not only did it put my mind at ease with what to do with my toddler at the upcoming Disney Social Media Moms Conference I will be attending in February, but it also gave me so many ideas, which I shared with my husband since he will be the one with the kids on most of the days. And now with the help of Beyond the Attractions I have a list of things other than rides to point out to her and I am calm and happy and ready to go! With hotel tips, attraction tips and so much more I recommend this book to everyone who is planning a trip to the Magic Kingdom."
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Jennifer, thedirtytshirt.com
"Our first trip to Disney World as a family was when Amber was 2 1/2, and I wish I would have had Lisa Battista's "Beyond the Attractions: A Guide to Walt Disney World with Preschoolers" at the time. If you have never been to Disney with children that young before, it's a great resource. The book is laid out well, easy to read and has a good index to find things quickly."
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Tammy, www.threedifferentdirections.com
"As a Disney Nut I love to read Guidebooks or collections about Disney World. Lisa’s book, Beyond the Attractions: A Guide to Walt Disney World with Preschoolers (2010), is a great resource for those who are planning on an upcoming trip to Disney World with little ones 2-5. With Beyond the Attractions you will learn what are the best rides for your kiddos, hidden attractions, scare factors of popular rides, character dining, and more."
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Kasandria, www.southernbellaswaystosave.com
"What I love about Battista's book is that she managed to include the basics any first time Disney vacationer will need to know while also focusing on kids ages two to five. The author's tips for enjoying the World with pre-schoolers - from finding playgrounds to packing for your trip - make it a worthwhile read for any parent travelling with a young child."
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Amy, resourcefulmommy.blogspot.com