Review of "Vegetarian Walt Disney World and Greater Orlando"

by Susan Shumaker and Than Saffel, with foreword by Paul McCartney

The VegSource Travel Lady has just had the privilege of reviewing this impressive collection of facts and advice for diet-conscious visitors to Orlando, and specifically, to Walt Disney World. I found myself reaching for my book of superlatives to describe this extremely well organized, readable and comprehensive guide to what has become a family-oriented magnet for millions of U.S. and foreign visitors each year.

Having fielded many requests to VegSource Travel by those intimidated by the prospect of finding no suitable dining opportunities during their visit to Disney World, I couldn't be more impressed with the way the authors have researched and addressed the issue of plant-based dining. Not only have they reviewed and rated over 275 restaurants, markets and places to stay, but they have taken special care to include advice for families with children, even compiling "Veggie Kid" advice for each of the theme parks and resorts. The "vegebility" ratings and pricing information for each restaurant give the reader the essential information needed to simplify the selection of where to eat and to reduce the possibility of unpleasant surprises.

Besides being chock full of useful information, the book is very readable. Rather than a compilation of dry charts, lists and maps, the authors have interwoven interesting facts about the people and places that make this entertainment mecca the number one tourist destination in the U.S. Their writing style is full of humor and warmth.

One of the concerns about a comprehensive dining guide such as this is how to keep the information current and credible. The authors have addressed this potential problem by providing a mechanism which should insure a steady input through "Vegetarian World Guide Reader Reviews." Comments regarding dining experiences are solicited, to be posted at the Vegetarian World Guides web site (http://www.vegetarianworldguides.com) for eventual incorporation into later editions of the guides.

This guide to "Vegetarian Walt Disney World and Greater Orlando" is a must-have for anyone planning a visit there--and what a marvelous gift it would make for family and friends! An order form in the back of the book indicates the price to be $14.95, plus shipping The really good news is that we can expect an entire series of these dining guides; and if they are anywhere near the quality of this one, they are going to be in great demand for traveling vegetarians and vegans throughout the world.

The VegSource Travel Lady