A guide to non-Disney theme parks, attractions, restaurants, outdoor recreation, and nightlife in Orlando and central Florida. Features include the latest information on the new Harry Potter attractions at Universal Studios as well as step-by-step touring plans that save four hours of waiting in line at Universal Studios and Universal's Island of Adventure.

Beyond Disney: The Unofficial Guide to Universal, SeaWorld, and the Best of Central Florida, by Bob Sehlinger and Seth Kubersky is a guide to non-Disney theme parks, attractions, restaurants, outdoor recreation, and nightlife in Orlando and central Florida. Features include the latest information on the new Harry Potter attractions at Universal Studios as well as step-by-step touring plans that save four hours of waiting in line at Universal Studios and Universal's Island of Adventure. Complete chapters are devoted to the Universal parks, SeaWorld, Busch Gardens, Legoland, and the NASA Kennedy Space Center among others. Leading you step-by-step, it's the guide that puts you ahead of the crowd and keeps you there.

Providing complete coverage of some of the most popular attractions in and around Orlando, this guide contains practical tips on when to go and how to beat the crowds at 11 of Central Florida's best theme parks. Original.

From the publishers of The Unofficial Guide® to Walt Disney World® "A Tourist’s Best Friend!" –Chicago Sun-Times "Indispensable" –The New York Times Seven Great Ways That Beyond Disney Can Help You Have the Perfect Trip: Practical tips on when to go and how to beat the crowds at 11 of Central Florida’s best theme parks Firsthand information on what’s worthwhile and what’s not at major attractions The inside scoop on where to go for the best roller coaster action Complete coverage of Universal Florida, including Islands of Adventure®, CityWalk®, and detailed restaurant reviews Comprehensive chapters on SeaWorld and Discovery Cove®, Busch Gardens®, Kennedy Space Center, Gatorland®, and the Holy Land Experience® Comparisons of all area water parks The straight story on Orlando-area dinner theaters and nightlife

"Comprehensive coverage of theme parks, dinner theater, mini-golf, water parks, adventure outings, sports, museums, and more"--Back cover

For Travelers Who Want More Than the Official Line! "A Tourist’s Best Friend!" –Chicago Sun-Times "Indispensable" –The New York Times Ten Great Features and Benefits offered ONLY by The Unofficial Guide®: The most comprehensive coverage of Walt Disney World Exclusively patented, field-tested touring plans that save as much as four hours of standing in line in a single day Every attraction rated and ranked for each age group In-depth profiles of all the Disney resorts, including the best rooms to request Almost 250 hotels rated and ranked for quality and value, including the top non-Disney hotels for families A complete Dining Guide with ratings and reviews of all Walt Disney World restaurants, plus extensive alternatives for dining deals outside the World Tips, advice, and opinions from hundreds of Walt Disney World guests in their own words The most complete and detailed insider coverage of shopping in and out of Walt Disney World Timed comparisons of getting around by the Disney Transportation System or using your own car Extensive, objective, head-to-head comparisons of the Disney and Universal theme parks 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.

From the publishers of The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World "A Tourist’s Best Friend!" –Chicago Sun-Times "Indispensable" –The New York Times A companion to The Unofficial Guide® to Walt Disney World®, with hundreds of never-before-published tips for adults The Top 5 Ways The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World for Grown-Ups Can Help You Have the Perfect Trip: Tips on when to go and how to beat the crowds Practical tips on how to plan knock-out weddings, honey-moons, and anniversaries in Disney World Insider advice on Disney’s exciting nightlife: Where to pop the question, dance all night, and find the best microbrews The lowdown on the best shops and souvenirs, so you can spend less time searching and more time having fun The straight story on Disney’s golf and tennis facilities–as well as where to climb a rock wall and water slide at 60 mph 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.

From the publishers of The Unofficial Guide(r) to Walt Disney World(r) "A Tourist's Best Friend!" -Chicago Sun-Times "Indispensable" -The New York Times Seven Great Features and Benefits offered ONLY by The Unofficial Guide(r): * Practical tips on when to go and how to beat the crowds at 11 of Central Florida's best theme parks * Firsthand information on what's worthwhile and what's not at major attractions * The inside scoop on where to go for the best roller coaster action * Complete coverage of Universal Florida, including Islands of Adventure(r), CityWalk(r), and detailed restaurant reviews * Comprehensive chapters on SeaWorld and Discovery Cove(r), Busch Gardens(r), Kennedy Space Center, Gatorlande(r), and the Holy Land Experience(r) * Comparisons of all area water parks * The straight story on Orlando-area dinner theaters and nightlife Sample Rating Revenge of the Mummy Appeal by Age Preschool Grade school Teens Young adults Over 30 . Seniors What it is Combination dark ride and roller coaster. Scope and scale Super headliner. When to go The first hour the park is open or after 6 p.m. Special comments 48" minimum-height requirement. Author's rating Killer! ....H. Duration of ride 3 minutes. Probable waiting time per 100 people ahead of you 7 minutes. Loading speed Moderate.