Beyond the Attractions

by Tina Kelley on 14, January 2010

Oh, I wish I would have had this book in December!

Beyond the Attractions by Lisa Bauttista is a necessity if you are planning a trip to Disney World with your children.

From what to pack and where to stay to the best places to meet characters, this is the best guide to Disney World with preschoolers.

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 and I am eagerly awaiting our next visit which sadly won’t be anytime soon.

In addition to 12 chapters covering every aspect of the parks there are also 7 quick reference appendices that cover resort playgrounds/pools, dining and recreation rates, must-do lists and more.

Here is just one of the many tips that you can find in the book:

“Groceries. Depending on your accommodations, you may wish to purchase groceries to prepare simple meals. There are local delivery services that will deliver groceries to your Walt Disney World hotel (see Appendix A). The bell stands have the capability to refrigerate perishable groceries until your arrival. Additionally, you can ship non-perishables to your hotel. Contact your hotel for specifics on holding and delivering the groceries to your room.”

And again, this is just the tip of the iceberg! There are some really cool things that I don’t want to tell you about because I don’t want too many people to know about them. :) So if you want to know all the ins and outs of Disney World with preschools then buy this book!

Of course, what’s better than going to Disney World? Winning Beyond the Attractions!

That’s right, special thanks to the author, Lisa Bauttista, for supplying one lucky reader with their own copy of the book!

I’m going to make this easy. There will be 1 mandatory entry and 3 extra entries. If the mandatory entry is not complete, the extra entries will not count.

MANDATORY:

  1. Visit www.BeyondtheAttractions.com and leave a comment listing one of the updates that was made to this version of the book.

EXTRA ENTRIES:

  1. Subscribe to this blog.
  2. Follow this blog on Google Friend Connect.
  3. Add my button to your blog/site.

You must be at least 18yrs of age and only one entry (per method) per household. The contest will end on January 25th at 3pm EST. The winner will be notified by email (make sure to use a valid email when leaving a comment) and have 48 hrs to respond or a new winner will be chosen. *Please see my “Policies” page for further rules*

Beyond the Attractions Pick

GOOD LUCK!

*Disclosure: I received Beyond the Attractions for free in exchange for my opinion of the book and hosting this giveaway.*

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1
RobMonroe January 15, 2010 at 06:35

I know that there was recently a Verizon Wireless system put into place, and I see that it’s made it into the book.

We are looking at a trip in late 2010 or early 2011 – when we will be living closer to some real WDW die hards.
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RobMonroe January 15, 2010 at 06:35

Plus, I’ve become your 106th follower. I think I have three. You win. :o )
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mena January 15, 2010 at 10:09

Thanks for the opportunity!
here is the mandatory entry
update: Animal Kingdom’s Picnic in the Park will be available seasonally after January 3, 2010

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mena January 15, 2010 at 10:10
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Chris Vogel January 15, 2010 at 18:01

Character Greeting Locations
Peter Pan can now be found in Magic Kingdom’s Fantasyland instead of Adventureland

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Michelle January 17, 2010 at 09:02

An update: Fantasyland Expansion
Beginning in 2010, work on the Magic Kingdom’s Fantasyland Expansion will begin. The project is expected to span three years, during which time Mickey’s Toontown Fair will likely close.

This is a great book! Would love to have it to help plan our family trip!!

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Michelle January 17, 2010 at 09:02

Subscribe with google reader!

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Michelle January 17, 2010 at 09:03

Follow with google friend connect

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Laine January 17, 2010 at 23:47

Peter Pan will be in fantasyland at magic kingdom instead of adventureland.

10
Amanda T January 18, 2010 at 07:37

The pre-ordering for the Disney PhotoPass PhotoCD has been tightened up.

11
Deborah January 18, 2010 at 09:55

Give a Day, Get a Disney Day Opportunity has been added, which tells you how to get a free day at Disney for a day of volunteering

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Deborah January 18, 2010 at 09:55

Subscribed via google reader
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Deborah January 18, 2010 at 09:56

Following with google friend connect
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dani mccutcheon January 18, 2010 at 10:38

give a day, get a disney day has been added. this tells you how to get a free day entrance to disney when you do a day of volunteering in your community.

15
ShootingStarsMag January 18, 2010 at 13:08

Animal Kingdom’s Picnic in the Park is included in the updates.

What a great guide!

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ShootingStarsMag January 18, 2010 at 13:08

i follow your blog
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melissa n January 19, 2010 at 18:21

animal kingdoms picnic in the part will be back on jan 3

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Trish Rowell January 20, 2010 at 10:48

Fantasyland expantion is due to start in 2010 and may take up to 3 years

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Sarah Coulsey January 20, 2010 at 19:16

By far my favorite place in the world. We try to go atleast once a year. I learned that Verizon Wireless users will have access to attraction wait times, FASTPASS return times, character greeting locations, and more. Named “Mobile Magic. Now if my cell company would get that!!!

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Sarah Coulsey January 20, 2010 at 19:17

I am a subscriber

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Sarah Coulsey January 20, 2010 at 19:18

I am a follower

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shari January 21, 2010 at 20:38

Very cool! We’re *hopefully* going to plan a family reunion at Disney in the summer and I’m sure this book will come in handy!

One of the updates is Fantasyland Expansion
Beginning in 2010, work on the Magic Kingdom’s Fantasyland Expansion will begin. The project is expected to span three years, during which time Mickey’s Toontown Fair will likely close.

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shari January 21, 2010 at 20:38

just subscribed to you
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shari January 21, 2010 at 20:39

following you
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shari January 21, 2010 at 20:47

just added your button to my blog
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Birdie S. January 22, 2010 at 13:55

There is an update re New Hidden Activity: you can visit Hand Art memories & have your handprint transformed entirely……. to cool an idea huh?

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Birdie S. January 22, 2010 at 13:57

Im an email subscriber of YOURS !!!!!!

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Birdie S. January 22, 2010 at 13:57

I follow U on GFC /birdson

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Julie Fulmer January 24, 2010 at 17:22

There is an update on the Character Greeting Locations…..so looking forward to going this year.

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Julie Fulmer January 24, 2010 at 17:22

I am a follower of your blog.

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