Disneyland & Southern California with Kids, 1998-1999

By Carey Simon

In this indispensable family fun guide, kid-travel expertCarey Simongives you unofficial insider knowledge on Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, Universal Studios, Magic Mountain, the San Diego Zoo, and many other Southern California attractions! You'll learn how to get the most fun and bang for your buck during your family's vacation in the Southland. Touring plans of the major theme parks are provided for families with children of different ages and interests, taking the worry out of daily planning. Also included are tips on: The best rides for your kids Great ways to save time and money inside and outside the parks Parades, fireworks, and special shows that first-timers frequently miss Restaurants and hotels with "kid appeal" Suggested beaches for kids and "kid-friendly" tours of Hollywood and Beverly Hills Where to breastfeed, nap, change diapers, or find a snack in a hurry Guides to whale-watching, Catalina Island, Sea World, and much, much more! About the Author Carey Simonhas been writing about family travel for over a dozen years. In addition to being coauthor of several Frommer's Family Travel Guides, she has written articles forFamily Fun, Child, theLos Angeles Times, and many other publications.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 076151242X
• ISBN13: 9780761512424
• Release Date: April 1998
• Publisher: Prima Lifestyles
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.8" x 5.8" x 0.8"

Customer Reviews

Vacation bible

I only wish Carey Simon would write a similar book about northern California....I felt so grateful for this handbook last summer when our family spent two weeks in southern California...especially helpful were the strategies regarding how to navigate the amusement parks; it saved us alot of time trying to figure everything out on our own. Her reviews of accomadations were particularly helpful when deciding where to stay near Disney and Univeral Studios (Disneyland Hotel was worth the money!).

Disneyland and Southern California with Kids 2000-2001

I bought the 2000-2001 edition of this book for my second trip to Disneyland. I bought the 1998 edition the first time we went, and found it indispensable. This version was even better. Because of the descriptions of Legoland and the San Diego Zoo, we added two days to our trip and visited them. My husband especially liked the sections on Disneyland because they weren't so huge that we had to go back and forth to get any information. I like how the author describes the scariness of the rides, because she knows that kids are different about what does and doesn't scare them. My five-year-old loves to ride rollercoasters with his Dad, but my seven-year-old throws up just looking at them.