Walt Disney World is a theme park on an epic scale. At 47 square miles, it's twice the size of Manhattan - or in another term, about the size of the city of San Francisco! It comprises the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney-MGM Studios, Animal Kingdom, Typhoon Lagoon, Blizzard Beach, Walt Disney World Speedway, Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex and Downtown Disney. For dedicated thrill seekers, Florida also offers Universal Orlando Resort, the Kennedy Space Centre and Seaworld. With this dizzying array of attractions, you'll need the definitive guide book to help you make the most of your holiday. Fodor's tried and trusted guide offers recommendations on the best of the parks and when to go, with hotel and restaurant suggestions to suit every budget and taste.We are completely impartial, so we'll always give you our honest opinion of all the rides. And we'll tell you the best strategies for saving time and money and help you avoid the queues, as well as where to share a meal with your favourite mouse! Before you leave for Florida's theme parks, be sure to pack your "Fodor's Walt Disney World 2009" guide to ensure you don't miss a thing.