Walt Disney World<sup>®</sup> and Orlando For Dummies<sup>®</sup> 2006,9780764596605

Walt Disney World® and Orlando For Dummies® 2006

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ISBN13: 9780764596605
ISBN10: 0764596608
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2005-11-01
Publisher(s): For Dummies
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Summary

Walt Disney World is the #1 family vacation spot in the United States, and attendance at Disney parks increased 5 to 9 percent last year.

Table of Contents

Introduction 1(6)
About This Book
1(1)
Conventions Used in This Book
2(1)
Foolish Assumptions
3(1)
How This Book Is Organized
3(2)
Part I: Introducing Walt Disney World & Orlando
4(1)
Part II: Planning Your Trip to Walt Disney World & Orlando
4(1)
Part III: Settling into Orlando
4(1)
Part IV: Exploring Walt Disney World
4(1)
Part V: Exploring the Rest of Orlando
5(1)
Part VI: Living It Up after Dark: Orlando Nightlife
5(1)
Part VII: The Part of Tens
5(1)
Icons Used in This Book
5(1)
Where to Go from Here
6(1)
Part I: Introducing Walt Disney World & Orlando 7(28)
Chapter 1: Discovering the Best of Walt Disney World & Orlando
9(9)
The Best Orlando Experiences
9(4)
The Best Hotels
13(1)
The Best Restaurants
14(1)
The Best Thrill Rides
15(1)
The Best of the Rest
16(2)
Chapter 2: Digging Deeper into Orlando
18(6)
History 101: The Main Events
18(2)
Orlando B.D. (Before Disney)
18(1)
Orlando A.D. (After Disney)
19(1)
Taste of Orlando: Local Cuisine
20(1)
Words to the Wise: The Local Lingo
21(1)
Background Check: Recommended Books and Movies
22(2)
Chapter 3: Deciding When to Go
24(11)
The Secrets of the Seasons
24(4)
Spring: Excitement blooms in Orlando
25(1)
Summer: Have fun in the Orlando sun
25(1)
Fall: Harvest good times in Orlando
26(1)
Winter: You'll be warm and welcome in Orlando
27(1)
Weather Warnings
27(1)
Orlando's Calendar: Attractions in Review
28(9)
January
29(1)
February
29(1)
March
30(1)
April
30(1)
May
30(1)
June
31(1)
July
31(1)
September
31(1)
October
31(1)
November
32(1)
December
32(3)
Part II: Planning Your Trip to Walt Disney World & Orlando 35(38)
Chapter 4: Managing Your Money
37(8)
Planning Your Budget
37(3)
Cutting Costs — but Not the Fun
40(2)
Handling Money
42(3)
Using ATMs and carrying cash
42(1)
Charging ahead with credit cards
42(1)
Toting traveler's checks
43(1)
Dealing with a lost or stolen wallet
43(2)
Chapter 5: Getting to Orlando
45(8)
Flying to Orlando
45(3)
Finding out which airlines fly there
45(1)
Getting the best deal on your airfare
46(1)
Booking your flight online
47(1)
Driving to Orlando
48(1)
Arriving by Train
49(1)
Choosing a Package Tour
49(4)
Where can I find travel packages?
50(3)
Chapter 6: Catering to Special Travel Needs or Interests
53(11)
Traveling with the Brood: Advice for Families
53(4)
Traveling with tots
54(2)
Finding kid-friendly tours
56(1)
Making Age Work for You: Tips for Seniors
57(1)
Accessing Orlando: Advice for Travelers with Disabilities
58(3)
Finding accommodating lodgings
58(1)
Getting around
59(1)
Maneuvering through theme parks
59(2)
Advice for Gay and Lesbian Travelers
61(3)
Chapter 7: Taking Care of the Remaining Details
64(9)
Renting a Car — Or Not
64(3)
Getting a good rate
65(1)
Adding up extra rental costs
66(1)
Playing It Safe with Travel and Medical Insurance
67(1)
Staying Healthy When You Travel
68(1)
Preventing the easily preventable
68(1)
Knowing what to do should you get sick
69(1)
Staying Connected by Cellphone or E-mail
69(2)
Using a cellphone across the U.S
69(1)
Accessing the Internet away from home
70(1)
Keeping Up with Airline Security
71(2)
Part III: Settling into Orlando 73(92)
Chapter 8: Arriving and Getting Oriented
75(12)
Arriving in Orlando
75(3)
Navigating the airport
75(1)
Finding your way to your hotel
76(2)
Figuring Out the Neighborhoods
78(3)
Walt Disney World
78(1)
Lake Buena Vista
78(2)
Celebration
80(1)
Kissimmee
80(1)
International Drive
80(1)
Dr. Phillips
80(1)
Downtown Orlando
81(1)
Winter Park
81(1)
Finding Information after You Arrive
81(1)
Getting Around Orlando
82(5)
By Disney's transportation system
82(1)
By car
83(1)
By taxi
84(1)
By shuttle
85(1)
By trolley
85(1)
By motorcycle
85(1)
By bus
85(1)
On foot
85(2)
Chapter 9: Checking In at Orlando's Best Hotels
87(37)
Getting to Know Your Options
87(3)
Walt Disney World
88(2)
Universal Orlando
90(1)
Finding the Best Room at the Best Rate
90(2)
Surfing the Web for Hotel Deals
92(1)
Arriving Without a Reservation
93(1)
Orlando's Best Hotels
94(27)
Index of Accommodations by Neighborhood
121(1)
Index of Accommodations by Price
122(2)
Chapter 10: Dining and Snacking in Orlando
124(41)
Getting the Dish on the Local Scene
124(3)
Dressing down
125(1)
Lighting up
125(1)
Making reservations
125(1)
Tipping and taxes in Orlando
126(1)
Trimming the Fat from Your Dining Budget
127(1)
Orlando's Best Restaurants
128(27)
Dining with Disney Characters
155(4)
The cost of catching characters
156(1)
The most characters money can buy
156(3)
Index of Restaurants by Neighborhood
159(1)
Index of Restaurants by Cuisine
160(2)
Index of Restaurants by Price
162(3)
Part IV: Exploring Watt Disney World 165(90)
Chapter 11: Getting Acquainted with
Walt Disney World
167(1)
Introducing Walt's World
167(5)
Have time for more?
169(2)
Want to go behind the scenes?
171(1)
Finding Your Way to the Fun
172(1)
Traveling within the World
173(1)
Preparing for Park Admission Costs
173(2)
Getting the Most Out of Your Trip to the World
175(2)
Beating the lines
175(1)
Using E-Ride tickets
176(1)
Taking advantage of Extra Magic Hours
177(1)
Avoiding the Crowds
177(2)
Chapter 12: Magic Kingdom
179(18)
Managing Magic Kingdom Logistics
179(4)
Buying tickets and making reservations
179(3)
Arriving early and staying late
182(1)
Locating special services and facilities
182(1)
Making the Rounds: Magic Kingdom's Top Attractions
183(12)
Main Street, U.S.A
183(1)
Tomorrowland
184(2)
Mickey's Toontown Fair
186(1)
Fantasyland
187(2)
Liberty Square
189(1)
Frontierland
190(2)
Adventureland
192(2)
Parades and fireworks
194(1)
Index of Attractions by Land
195(2)
Chapter 13: Epcot
197(16)
Discovering Epcot's Essentials
197(3)
Buying tickets and making reservations
198(1)
Locating special services and facilities
198(2)
Touring Epcot's Top Attractions
200(12)
Experiencing Future World
200(7)
Traveling through the World Showcase
207(5)
Ending your day at Epcot
212(1)
Index of Attractions by Land
212(1)
Chapter 14: Disney—MGM Studios
213(12)
Acquainting Yourself with Disney-MGM Studios
214(2)
Buying tickets and making reservations
214(1)
Locating special services and facilities
214(2)
Pitting Disney-MGM Studios Against Universal Studios Florida
216(1)
Entertaining the Whole Family: G-Rated Attractions and Rides
217(2)
Beauty and the Beast — Live on Stage
217(1)
"Honey, I Shrunk the Kids" Movie Set Adventure
217(1)
Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular!
217(1)
Jim Henson's Muppet*Vision 3-D
218(1)
Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show
218(1)
The Magic of Disney Animation
218(1)
Playhouse Disney — Live on Stage!
219(1)
Sounds Dangerous — Starring Drew Carey
219(1)
Voyage of The Little Mermaid
219(1)
Exploring PG-Rated Attractions and Rides
219(4)
The American Film Institute Showcase
219(1)
Disney-MGM Studios Backlot Tour
220(1)
The Great Movie Ride
220(1)
Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith
221(1)
Star Tours — the ultimate Star Wars thrill ride
221(1)
The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
222(1)
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire — Play It!
222(1)
Taking Time Out for Fantastic Parades and Fireworks
223(1)
Fantasmic!
223(1)
Disney's Stars and Motor Cars Parade
224(1)
Index of Attractions and Rides
224(1)
Chapter 15: Animal Kingdom
225(12)
Finding Helpful Services in the Kingdom
225(3)
Buying tickets and making reservations
225(2)
Locating special services and facilities
227(1)
Deciding between Animal Kingdom and Busch Gardens
228(1)
Checking Out Animal Kingdom's Top Attractions
229(7)
The Oasis
229(1)
Discovery Island
230(1)
Camp Minnie-Mickey
231(1)
Africa
232(1)
Asia
233(1)
Expedition Everest
233(1)
DinoLand U.S.A
234(2)
Index of Attractions by Land
236(1)
Chapter 16: Enjoying the Rest of Walt Disney World
237(11)
Playing It Up at DisneyQuest
237(1)
Fielding the Fun at Disney's Wide World of Sports
238(1)
Gearing Up at the Richard Petty Driving Experience
239(1)
Preparing for the PGA at Disney Golf
240(1)
Puttering Around at Disney Miniature Golf
241(1)
Fantasia Gardens
241(1)
Winter Summerland
241(1)
Making a Splash at Disney's Water Parks
242(3)
Blizzard Beach
242(1)
Typhoon Lagoon
243(2)
Enjoying the Holiday Season at Disney
245(1)
Sailing the Seas with Disney
246(2)
Chapter 17: Shopping in Walt Disney World
248(7)
Money-Saving Tips for Top-Notch Take-Homes
248(1)
Loading Up Your Cart at Walt Disney World
249(5)
Magic Kingdom
250(1)
Epcot
251(2)
Disney-MGM Studios
253(1)
Animal Kingdom
253(1)
Disney Shopping Outside the Theme Parks
254(3)
Disney West Side
254(1)
Downtown Disney Marketplace
254(1)
Part V: Exploring the Rest of Orlando 255(70)
Chapter 18: Universal Studios Florida
257(15)
Finding Out Important Park Information
257(6)
Buying tickets and making reservations
260(1)
Locating special services and facilities
261(2)
Exploring the Top Attractions
263(6)
Hollywood
263(1)
New York
264(1)
Production Central
265(1)
San Francisco
266(1)
Woody Woodpecker's KidZone
267(1)
World Expo
268(1)
Grabbing a Bite to Eat
269(1)
Shopping at Universal Studios Florida
270(1)
Index of Top Attractions by Area
271(1)
Chapter 19: Islands of Adventure
272(16)
Knowing Essential Park Information
273(4)
Buying tickets and making reservations
273(1)
Locating special services and facilities
274(3)
Practical Advice for Island Adventurers
277(1)
Exploring the Top Attractions at Islands of Adventure
278(7)
Port of Entry
278(1)
Seuss Landing
279(1)
Marvel Super Hero Island
280(2)
Toon Lagoon
282(1)
Jurassic Park
282(2)
The Lost Continent
284(1)
Dining at Islands of Adventure
285(1)
Shopping at Islands of Adventure
286(1)
Index of Attractions by Area
287(1)
Chapter 20: SeaWorld & Discovery Cove
288(13)
Gathering Important SeaWorld Information
289(3)
Buying tickets and making reservations
289(1)
Locating special services and facilities
290(2)
Exploring the Top Attractions at SeaWorld
292(5)
Blue Horizons
292(1)
Clyde & Seamore Take Pirate Island
292(1)
Clydesdale Hamlet
292(1)
Journey to Atlantis
293(1)
Key West at SeaWorld
293(1)
Kraken
293(1)
Manatee Rescue
294(1)
Marine Mammal Keeper Experience
294(1)
Odyssea
294(1)
Penguin Encounter
294(1)
Pets Ahoy!
294(1)
Shamu Adventure Show
295(1)
Shamu's Happy Harbor
296(1)
Shark Encounter
296(1)
Wild Arctic
296(1)
More SeaWorld fun
296(1)
Dining and Shopping at SeaWorld
297(1)
Checking Out Discovery Cove
298(2)
Index of SeaWorld Main Attractions
300(1)
Chapter 21: Discovering Orlando's Other Attractions
301(8)
Checking Out the City's Best Attractions
301(6)
Getting Wet at Orlando's Water Parks
307(2)
Chapter 22: Shopping in Orlando
309(8)
Surveying the Scene
309(1)
Exploring Great Shopping Neighborhoods
310(2)
Checking Out the Big Names
312(2)
Factory outlets
313(1)
The Malls
314(1)
Antiquing Downtown
315(2)
Chapter 23: Going Beyond Orlando: Two Day Trips
317(8)
Trekking to Busch Gardens
317(4)
Getting there
317(1)
Visitor information
318(1)
Admission options
318(1)
Seeing the park
319(1)
Special tours and options
320(1)
Blasting Off to John F. Kennedy Space Center
321(6)
Getting there
321(1)
Visitor information
321(1)
Admission options
322(1)
Touring the Center
322(1)
Special tours and options
323(2)
Part VI: Living It Up After Dark: Orlando Nightlife 325(20)
Chapter 24: Taking in the Dinner Shows
327(6)
Getting the Inside Scoop on Orlando Dinner Theater
327(5)
Getting Information and Tickets
332(1)
Chapter 25: Hitting the Clubs and Bars
333(12)
Enjoying the Pleasures of Pleasure Island
333(3)
Exploring Downtown Disney's West Side
336(1)
Strolling Along Disney's Board Walk
337(1)
Dancing the Night Away at CityWalk
337(5)
Locating the Best Hotel Lounges
342(1)
Exploring Orlando's Other Hot Spots
342(3)
Part VII: The Part of Tens 345(11)
Chapter 26: Top Ten Cheap Alternatives to the Theme Parks
347(4)
Central Florida Zoo
347(1)
Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art
348(1)
Cornell Fine Arts Museum
348(1)
Eatonville and the Zora Neale Hurston National Museum of Fine Arts
348(1)
Audubon Center for Birds of Prey
349(1)
Kissimmee Sports Arena & Rodeo
349(1)
Lake Eola Park
349(1)
Lakeridge Winery and Vineyards
350(1)
The Peabody Ducks
350(1)
Winter Park Scenic Boat Tour
350(1)
Chapter 27: Top Ten Fitness Activities in Orlando
351(5)
Biking
351(1)
Boating
351(1)
Fishing
352(1)
Golf
352(1)
Horseback Riding
353(1)
Jogging
353(1)
Surfing
353(1)
Swimming
354(1)
Tennis
354(1)
Water-skiing and Wakeboarding
354(2)
Appendix: Ouick Concierge 356(9)
Fast Facts
356(4)
Toll-Free Numbers and Web Sites
360(2)
Where to Get More Information
362(3)
Orlando tourist information offices
362(1)
Newspapers and magazines
363(1)
Other sources of information
363(2)
Indexes 365
General Index
365(15)
Accommodations Index
380(1)
Restaurant Index
381

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