Book Review: "Beyond the Attractions: A Guide to Walt Disney World with Preschoolers"

I am super excited to be attending the Disney Social Media Conference next month (don’t worry I am working on that post next). Now since I haven’t been to Disney World in 9 years and I have never been there with young kids before, I was nervous to say the least. I was going to wait until they were about 5-6 years old but I just couldn’t pass up the great deal we got. Then I heard about the book “Beyond the Attractions: A Guide to Walt Disney World with Preschoolers (2010)” by Lisa M. Battista and I calmed down.

“Beyond the Attractions” is an awesome guide to basically traveling around Disney World with kids 5 and under. Since I am sure there are many people out there who think they have to wait until their kids are older, like I did, this book shows how it is possible to go when they are younger. It is a paperback book perfect for taking with you to Disney World and I found its 178 pages easy to read.

The book does not go into too much depth about the rides, but it really focuses on which rides you can take young kids on, where you have to visit, the resort hotels, preparing for your trip and more. I learned so much from this book, that it is really going to help us on our Disney vacation. I now know where the Character Greeting Locations are, what restaurants are most kid-friendly, and what features on rides could be scary. Honestly, this book is a great book to get you started.

Throughout the book there are only a few prices listed, since they also change, but there are phone numbers and addresses listed in the back. There are also great tips listed, for example, to dine at the Magic Kingdom you have to make reservations 180 days in advance! The book definitely could have contained more, but like I said it is a perfect book to wet our feet with. There are no pictures or maps, but it is a simple book of tips. I especially love her Packing List for Preschoolers as it has many items, I never thought of!

Book Description:

Plan an unforgettable, fun-filled Walt Disney World vacation with Beyond the Attractions: A Guide to Walt Disney World with Preschoolers (2010). Beyond the Attractions: A Guide to Walt Disney World with Preschoolers is unique in that it is devoted solely to successful vacationing at the Walt Disney World Resort with young children, ages 2-5. Written by a parent for anyone who wants to share the magic of Walt Disney World with small kids, this niche travel guide offers readers child-focused information, tips, and insights from a parent’s perspective. 

Beyond the Attractions includes everything parents care about and need to know when planning a Walt Disney World vacation with toddlers and preschoolers including lodging preferences for budget, location, theming, and amenities; attractions including must-dos and which to avoid; hidden activities that are perfect for kids, ages 2-5; dining options; transportation; parades and character greetings; recreation for small children; playgrounds and pools; safety; and seasonal events. Family-friendly features such as strollers, Baby Care Centers and child care options, which make vacationing with preschoolers more relaxed and convenient, haven’t been overlooked. This guidebook has been completely updated and expanded for 2010; it will save hours of research and place all of the specialized information at your fingertips. With Beyond the Attractions, you’ll be able to plan a magical vacation that’s perfect for your family.

VISIT: You can find more information about the book and updates at Beyond the Attractions website.

BUY IT: You can buy “Beyond the Attractions: A Guide to Walt Disney World with Preschoolers” from Amazon or the author’s website Beyond the Attractions. (Use code 3DZZTNVL when you checkout to save 30% at the BeyondtheAttractions.com!)

Mama’s Money Savers Disclaimer: I was given the book to review. This review is 100% my opinion and has not been edited or reviewed by anyone. I was not compensated in any other way for this product review.