ACCOMMODATIONS INDEX A All-Star Hotels, 35, 36, 37, 39 All-Star Music Resort Family Suites, 35, 36, 37, 39 Animal Kingdom Lodge, 61, 62 Animal Kingdom Lodge and Villas, 38, 40, 41, 88 Animal Kingdom Villas, 35, 36, 61 B Bay Lake Tower, 35, 37, 39, 40, 41 Baymont Inn & Suites, 66 Beach Club Resort, 35, 37, 39, 40, 41, 61 Beach Club Villas, 35, 36, 37, 40 Best Western Kissimmee, 66 Best Western Lake Buena Vista Resort Hotel, 35, 63 Best Western Lakeside, 65 Best Western Universal Inn, 66 BoardWalk Inn, 35, 37, 39, 40, 62 BoardWalk Villas, 35, 36, 37, 39, 40, 41, 61 Bonnet Creek Resort, 58 59 Buena Vista Palace Hotel & Spa, 35, 51, 64, 88 Buena Vista Suites, 63 C camping, 41 42 Caribbean Beach Resort, 35, 39, 40, 41, 64 Caribe Royale Orlando Resort Suites, 62 Celebration Hotel, 61 Celebrity Resorts, 63 Celebrity Resorts Lake Buena Vista, 69 Celebrity Resorts Orlando, 64, 69 Center Resort, 62 Central Motel, 67 Champions World Resort, 65, 69 Clarion Inn & Suites, 66 Clarion Maingate, 66 Club SeaWorld, 62 Comfort Inn I-Drive, 66 Comfort Inn Lake Buena Vista, 66 Comfort Inn Universal Studios Area, 65 Comfort Suites Maingate Resort, 56, 64 Comfort Suites Orlando, 65 Comfort Suites Universal, 66 condominium deals, 46 Contemporary Resort, 35, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 61 Continental Plaza Kissimmee Hotel, 66, 69 Coronado Springs Resort, 37, 39, 40, 41, 63 Country Inn & Suites, 63, 64, 66 Courtyard Orlando I-Drive, 64 Courtyard Orlando Lake, 63 Courtyard Orlando LBV, 63 COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL
274 ACCOMMODATIONS INDEX D Days Hotel Maingate, 67 Days Inn Convention Center, 66 Days Inn Universal Studios, 66 Days Inn West Kissimmee, 66 Destiny Palms Maingate West, 66 discounts on lodging, 32 36 Orlando Magicard, 44 Disney Vacation Club (DVC), 34 Dolphin (Sheraton), 35, 37, 39, 40, 88, 61 Doubletree Castle Hotel, 47, 63 Doubletree Guest Suites, 35, 62 Doubletree Universal, 62, 69 Downtown Disney Resort Area (DDRA), 36 E Econo Lodge Inn & Suites, 69 Embassy Suites Orlando, 64 Embassy Suites Plaza I-Drive, 64 Embassy Suites Resort, 64 Enclave Suites, 65 Extended Stay America, 64, 65, 69 Extended Stay Deluxe, 63, 64, 67, 69 F Fairfield Inn & Suites, 64, 65 Fort Wilderness Resort & Campgrounds, 35, 36, 37, 38, 41 Fort Wilderness Resort (cabins), 63 Four Points by Sheraton, 61, 69 Fun Spots Hotel, 67 G Galleria Palms Maingate, 65 Gaylord Palms Resort, 56 57, 62 Golden Link Motel, 67 Grand Floridian Beach Resort, 88 Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, 35, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 61 Grand Lake Resort, 64 H Hampton Inn, 64 Hampton Inn Convention Center, 65 Hampton Inn Kirkman, 66 Hampton Inn Universal, 65 Hard Rock Hotel, 47 48, 61 Hawthorne Suites, 62 Hawthorne Suites Orlando, 64, 69 Hawthorne Suites Universal, 63 Hilton, The, 88 Hilton Garden Inn-Orlando, 63 Hilton Garden Inn-SeaWorld, 63 Hilton Grand Vacations, 62 Hilton Walt Disney World, 35, 52, 62 Holiday Inn at Walt Disney World, 35, 36 Holiday Inn Express, 64, 65 Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, 65 Holiday Inn Maingate East, 62, 69 Holiday Inn, Nickelodeon Family Suites, 49 50, 63 Holiday Inn Orlando, 65 Holiday Inn SunSpree Resort, 52 53, 64 Holiday Inn Universal Studios, 64 HomeSuiteHome Eastgate, 67 HomeSuiteHome Nikki Bird Maingate, 67 Homewood Suites I-Drive, 64 Hotel Universal, 65 hotels See also specific hotel choosing, 36 41 International Drive area, 42 43, 47 51 Irlo Bronson Memorial Hghwy, 44, 56 59 Lake Buena Vista & I-4 Corridor, 51 56 outside Walt Disney World generally, 42 46 room ratings, 59 67 shopping on Internet, 45 top 30 best deals (table), 68 69 US 192 area, 44, 56 59 Howard Johnson Inn Maingate East, 66, 69 Howard Johnson Inn Orlando, 66 Howard Johnson Lake Front Park, 67 Hyatt Place, 63, 69 Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress, 53 54, 62
ACCOMMODATIONS INDEX 275 I I-4 Corridor hotels, 44, 51 56 Imperial Swan Hotel, 66, 69 Inn at Summer Bay, 66 Inn Nova, 66, 69 International Drive area hotels, 42 43, 47 51 International Plaza Resort & Spa, 48, 64 65 Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway hotels, 44, 56 59 J Jambo House, Kidani Village, 35, 61 JW Marriott Grande Lakes, 61 K Kayak hotel search engine, 45 Key Motel, 67 Kidani Village, 35, 61 Knights Inn, 67 Knights Inn Maingate, 67 L La Quinta Inn I-Drive, 65, 69 La Quinta Inn I-Drive North, 67 La Quinta Universal, 66 Lake Buena Vista & I-4 Corridor hotels, 44, 51 56 Legacy Grand Hotel, 66 Legacy Grand Hotel & Suites, 69 Liki Tiki Village, 62, 69 lodging See also hotels camping, 41 42 getting discounts, 32 36 getting rooms outside WDW, 43 for seniors, 91 92 Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, 49, 61 Loews Royal Pacific Resort, 62 M Magic Castle Inn & Suites, 67 map of hotels near WDW, 43 Marriott Cypress Harbour Villas, 63 Marriott Imperial Palm Villas, 63 Marriott Orlando World, 62 Marriott Residence Inn, 63 Marriott Village at Lake Buena Vista, 54 Marriott s Grande Vista, 61 Marriott s Harbour Lake, 62 Masters Inn I-Drive, 67 Masters Inn Kimmissee, 67 Masters Inn Maingate West, 67 Monte Carlo, 67 Monumental Hotel, 61, 69 Monumental MovieLand Hotel, 65 Motel 6 I-Drive, 66, 69 Motel 6 Maingate East, 67 Motel 6 Maingate West, 67 Mystic Dunes Resort, 62 N Nickelodeon Family Suites, 49 50, 63 O Old Key West Resort, 35, 36, 37, 39, 41, 62 Omni Orlando Resort, 61, 69 Orange Lake Resort & CC, 57 58, 61 Orlando Continental Plaza Hotel, 67 Orlando Metropolitan Express, 66 Orlando Official Accommodations Guide, 43, 44 Orlando Vista Hotel, 63, 69 P Palms Hotel & Villas, 64 Parkway International Resort, 64 Peabody Orlando, 62 Polynesian Isles Resort, 63, 69 Polynesian Resort, 35, 37, 38, 40, 41, 61, 88 Pop Century Resort, 35, 36, 39, 65 Port Orleans Resort, 35, 37, 39, 40, 41, 63 Q Quality Inn & Suites Eastgate, 66 Quality Inn & Suites Universal, 67 Quality Inn I-Drive, 67 Quality Inn Plaza, 66 Quality Suites, 35, 65 Quality Suites Universal, 67
276 ACCOMMODATIONS INDEX R Radisson Hotel, 64 Radisson Resort Orlando-Celebration, 58, 63 Radisson Resort Worldgate, 64 Ramada Gateway (garden), 66 Ramada Gateway (tower), 65 Ramada Inn Convention Center, 66, 69 Ramada Inn I-Drive Orlando, 65 Ramada Maingate West, 69 ratings, hotel room, 59 67 Red Roof Inn, 67 Red Roof Inn Kissimmee, 67 Regal Sun Resort, 35, 65 Renaissance Orlando Hotel, 62 reservations making online, 33 making your own, 46 Residence Inn Lake Buena Vista, 65 Residence Inn Orlando, 64, 65 resources Orlando Official Accommodations Guide, 43, 44 Web sites, 45, 46 Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes, 61 Rodeway Inn I-Drive, 67 Rodeway Inn Maingate, 67, 69 room ratings of hotels, 59 67 Rosen Centre Hotel, 62 Rosen Plaza Hotel, 62 Rosen Shingle Creek, 50 51, 62 Royal Celebration, 66 Royal Parc Suites, 61 Royal Plaza (garden), 35, 65 Royal Plaza (tower), 35, 62 S Saratoga Resort Villas, 64 Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa, 35, 36, 37, 40, 41, 62 Seralago Hotel, 65, 69 Shades of Green, 61 Sheraton Safari Hotel & Suites, 54 55, 63 Sheraton Vistana Resort, 55 56, 61 Silver Lake Resort, 66 Sleep Inn Convention Center, 67 SpringHill Suites Orlando, 64 SpringHill Suites Orlando LBV, 65 Star Island Resort, 63 star ratings, hotel room, 57 67 Staybridge Suites Hotel, 65 Staybridge Suites Lake Buena Vista, 65 Suites at Old Town, 66 Sun Inn & Suites, 67 Super 8 East, 65, 69 Super 8 Kissimmee, 66, 69 Super 8 Lakeside, 67 Super 8 Universal, 67 Swan (Westin), 35, 37, 39, 40, 62, 88 T TouringPlans.com, 45 46 Travelaxe hotel search engine, 45 Travelodge I-Drive Orlando, 67 Travelodge Suites, 67 Treehouse Villas, 35, 62 U US 192 area hotels, 44, 56 59 V Vacation Village at Parkway, 61 vacation-home deals, 46 W Walt Disney World Resort, 30 31 Walt Disney World (WDW) hotel profiles (outside WDW), 47 59 hotels rated and ranked, 59 69 Web sites condominiums, vacation homes, 46 hotel shopping on Internet, 45 Westgate Inn, 67, 69 Westgate Lakes, 61 Westgate Palace, 65 Westgate Vacation Villas, 61, 62, 64 Westin Imagine Orlando, 62 Wilderness Lodge, 35, 37, 38, 40, 41, 63 Wilderness Lodge and Villas, 88 Wilderness Lodge Villas, 35, 36, 37, 38, 40, 41, 62
ACCOMMODATIONS INDEX 277 Wyndham Bonnet Creek Resort, 58 59, 62 Wyndham Cypress Palms, 62 Wyndham Orlando, 63 Y Yacht and Beach Club Resorts, 88 Yacht Club Resort, 35, 37, 39, 40, 41, 62
RESTAURANT INDEX 1900 Park Fare, 85, 118, 119 50 s Prime Time Cafe, 116, 118 A Akershus Royal Banquet Hall, 84, 116, 119, 121, 189 American Adventure, 191 Andiamo Italian Bistro & Grill, 120 Animal Kingdom, dining suggestions, 116 Artist Point, 118, 121 B Bahama Breeze, 54 Beaches & Cream, 118 Benihana, 52, 120 Biergarten, 116, 119, 120, 190 Big River Grill & Brewing Works, 119 Bistro de Paris, 90, 119 bluezoo, 121 Boatwrights Dining Hall, 118 Boma, 118, 119 Bongo s Cuban Cafe, 119, 260, 267 C Café Tu Tu Tango, 47 California Grill, 90, 118 Canada Pavilion, 193 194 Cape May Cafe, 84, 118, 119 Cap n Jack s Restaurant, 121, 259 Captain s Grille, 118 Castle Cafe, the, 47 character dining, 82 87, 195 Chef Mickey s, 84, 118, 119 Chefs of France, 116 China Pavilion, 190 Cinderella s Royal Table, 84, 118 Citricos, 120 Club Cool, 175, 267 Contemporary Resort, 103 Coral Reef, 90, 121, 176 costs, restaurant ratings, 117 121 Crystal Palace, The, 85, 118, 119 D Dairy Queen, 56 Diamond Horseshoe Saloon, 156 dining at Animal Kingdom, 116 best resorts for, 40 with Disney characters, 82 87 at Disney s Hollywood Studios, 116 117 at Epcot, 115 116 at Magic Kingdom, 115 senior, 92 for visitors with dietary restrictions, 93 Disney s Hollywood Studios, dining suggestions, 116 117 dress code for restaurants, 111
280 RESTAURANT INDEX E Epcot, dining suggestions, 115 116 ESPN Club, 118 ESPN Wide World of Sports Cafe, 118 F Fish Bones, 54 Flame Tree Barbecue, 116 Flying Fish Cafe, 90, 121 Fountain, The, 119 France Pavilion, 192 193 Fresh Mediterranean Market, 121 Fulton s Crab House, 90, 121 G Garden Grill Restaurant, The, 85, 118 Garden Grove, 85, 118, 119 Germany Pavilion, 190 191 Golden Corral, 54 Grand Floridian Cafe, 118 grocery stores, 110 H Hollywood & Vine, 85, 116, 118, 119 Hollywood Brown Derby, The, 90, 116, 118 House of Blues, 118, 260, 267 I Il Mulino, 120 Italy Pavilion, 191 J Japan Pavilion, 193 Jiko The Cooking Place, 90, 118 K Kimonos, 120 Kona Cafe, 121 L LakeView Restaurant, 119 Land restaurants, 179 Le Cellier Steakhouse, 121, 194 Les Chefs de France, 119 Liberty Inn, 192 Liberty Tree Tavern, 118, 156 M Magic Kingdom, dining suggestions, 115 Mama Melrose s Ristorante Italiano, 116, 120 Mandolin s, 58 Max s Cafe, 53 Maya Grill, 119 McDonalds, Downtown Disney, 259 Mexican Pavilion, 188 Morocco Pavilion, 193 N Narcoossee s, 90, 121 Nicktoons Cafe, 50 Nine Dragons Restaurant, 119 Norway Pavilion, 189 O Ohana, 84, 121 Olivia s Cafe, 119 Outback, The, 121 Outback Steakhouse, 56 P Palm Restaurant, 48 Paridiso 37, 120 Pizza Hut, 58 Planet Hollywood, 118, 260, 267 Plaza Restaurant, 119 Portobello, 90, 120 R Raglan Road Irish Pub & Restaurant, 120 Rainforest Cafe, 116, 118, 213, 259 ratings, rankings of restaurants, 117 121 reservations character dining, 86 Contemporary Resort, 103 Walt Disney World, 111 Restaurant Marrakesh, 116, 121, 193 restaurants categories of, costs, 112 115 ratings, rankings, 117 121 Rose & Crown Pub & Dining Room, 90, 119, 193, 197
RESTAURANT INDEX 281 S San Angel Inn, 121 Sanaa, 120 Sand Trap Bar & Grill, 118 Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant, 116, 119 Shula s Steakhouse, 90, 121 Shutters at Old Port Royale, 121 Sleepy Hollow snack-and-beverage shop, 156 smoking policy, 112 star ratings of restaurants, 117 121 stores, grocery, 110 Subway, 56 T Teppan Edo, 120 Teppan-yaki, 198 T.G.I. Friday s, 56 Tokyo Dining, 120 Tony s Town Square Restaurant, 120, 156 Trail s End Restaurant, 118, 119 Trattoria del Porto, 49 T-REX, 118 Turf Club Bar & Grill, 119 Tusker House Restaurant, 84, 116, 118, 119, 213 Tutto Italia, 120 U United Kingdom Pavilion, 193 United States Pavilion, 191 192 V Victoria & Albert s, 90, 120 Village Marketplace, 54 Vito s Chop House, 47 W Watercress Cafë, 50 Wave, The, 118 Whispering Canyon Cafe, 118 Wishes Fireworks Cruise, 154 Wolfgang Puck Cafe, 119, 267 Wolfgang Puck Express, 259 Y Yacht Club Private Dining, 199 Yachtsman Steakhouse, 121 Yak & Yeti, 116, 121, 213 Yorkshire Country Fish Shop, 193
SUBJECT INDEX A A Bug s Life, 213 AAA Car Care Center, 101, 103, 107 AAA discounts, 34 35 addresses, important WDW, 13 admission ticket options, 17 21, 31 advance admission tickets, 21 Adventureland featured attractions, 128 130 small-child fright-potential chart, 76 Africa, Animal Kingdom, 216 218 Akershus Castle, 189 Alice in Wonderland, 139 All About Kids, 87 88 All Star Vacation Homes, 46 AMC movie theater, 260, 266 America Gardens Theatre, 194 American Experience, The, 191 192 American Idol Experience, The, 238 animal encounters, Animal Kingdom, 228 Animal Kingdom Africa, 216 220 arrival, orientation, 206 207, 210 211 Asia, 220 224 Camp Minnie-Mickey, 214 216 dining suggestions, 116 Dinoland U.S.A., 224 228 Discovery Island, 212 214 featured attractions, 212 228 live entertainment, 228 229 maps, 208 209 meeting Disney characters, 82 overview of, 3 4 services, 210 small-child fright-potential chart, 79 80 touring plans, 229 231 Animation Courtland, 236, 270 Annual Passes, 19, 31 32, 33 34 Aquitica by SeaWorld water park, 256 Ariel s Grotto, 137 Around World Showcase, 194 195 Asia, Animal Kingdom, 220 224 Astro Orbiter, 146 147 Atlantic Dance Hall, 266 attractions See also specific attraction Adventureland, 128 130 Animal Kingdom, 212 228 closed for repairs, 107 Disney s Hollywood Studios, 237 252 Epcot, 174 194 Fantasyland, 137 142 Frontierland, 131 135 Future World, 174 186 Liberty Square, 135 137 Magic Kingdom, 127 128 Mickey s Toontown Fair, 142 146 Tomorrowland, 146 152 World Showcase, 186 194 auto clubs, 34 35 Aykroyd, Dan, 268
284 SUBJECT INDEX B baby care Epcot, 173 at hotels, 30 Main Street, Magic Kingdom, 127 babysitting, childcare, 30 bands, Magic Kingdom, 154 banking services Epcot, 173 generally, 106 Main Street, Magic Kingdom, 127 Barnstormer at Goofy s Wiseacre Farm, 143 144 Bay Lake Floating Electrical Pageant, 153 Beauty & the Beast Live on Stage, 248 Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, 131 Bijutsu-kan Gallery, 192 bike rentals, 262 biking, 41 Blizzard Beach water park, 256 257 Block Party Bash parade, 249 251, 253 blogs, Disney-related, 11 Boat Dock, Epcot, 198 boat rentals, 262 Boneyard, The, 224 225 Buena Vista Urgent Care, 108 Bug s Life, A, 210 bus service generally, 103 105 shuttle service, 98 Butchart Gardens, 194 Buzz Lightyear s Space Ranger Spin, 147 C cameras, film generally, 109 110 Camp Minnie-Mickey, Animal Kingdom, 214 216 camping, 41 42 Canada Pavilion, 193 194 Carey, Drew, 246 cars renting, 99, 100 repairing, 107 trouble in parking lots, 103 Castle Forecourt Stage, 153 Centra Care walk-in clinic, 108 character dining, 82 87 Character Trails, Animal Kingdom, 214 215 child-care, babysitting, 30, 87 88 children baby care. See baby care babysitting, child-care, 87 88 dining with Disney characters, 82 87 general recommendations, 70 75 meeting Disney characters, 80 82 and shared lodging, 31 small-child fright-potential chart, 76 80 stroller rental. See stroller rental switching off (baby swap), 75, 80 and touring plans, 25 26 China Pavilion, 190 Cinderella Castle, 123 Cinderella s Golden Carousel, 138 Circle of Life, The, 178 179 Cirque du Soleil s La Nouba, 260, 267 City Hall, Magic Kingdom, 122 Club Cool, 175 clubs child-care, 87 88 night. See nightlife Colonial Philadelphia, 191 condo resorts, 46 Conservation Station & Affection Section (petting zoo), 219 220 Contemporary Resort, 103 104 costs See also money admission options, 17 20 counter-service food, 113 114 Disney-Resort hotel rooms, 35 37 restaurant, 117 Countdown to Extinction, 225 Country Bear Jamboree, 131 132 couples, WDW for, 89 90 credit cards, 106 cruises IllumiNations, 198 199 Wishes Fireworks, 154 155
SUBJECT INDEX 285 D DeGeneres, Ellen, 185 dental emergencies, 108 dining See also Restaurant Index best resorts for, 40 dress, smoking, 111 112 Epcot dinner, lunch shows, 195 reservations, 111 restaurant categories, 112 115 for seniors, 92 suggestions, 115 117 dinner theaters, 268 270 Dinoland U.S.A., Animal Kingdom, 224 228 Dinosaur (Dinoland), 224 226 disabled visitors, 9, 92 94 discounts admission ticket options, 17 21 on lodging, 32 36 Discovery Island, Animal Kingdom, 3 4, 212 214 discussion sites, 10 11, 34 Disney, Walt, 252 Disney BoardWalk, 266 Disney character shows, appearances at Disney s Hollywood Studios, 253 at Epcot, 195 at Magic Kingdom, 153 Disney characters, 80 87 Disney Cruise Line, 8 Disney Dollars, 106 Disney Tails pet shop, 259 Disney Transportation System, 104 105 Disney Vacation Club (DVC), 34 Disney Village Hotel Plaza, 266 Disney Wilderness Preserve, 261 DisneyQuest, 266 267 Disney s BoardWalk, 5 Disney s Hollywood Studios arrival, orientation, 236 dining suggestions, 116 117 featured attractions, 237 252 live entertainment at, 252 253 maps, 234 235 meeting Disney characters, 82 overview of, 232 233 services, 237 small-child fright-potential chart, 78 79 touring plans, 254 255 Disney s Hollywood Studios (DHS), 4 Disney s Magical Express, 99 100 DOCS (Doctors on Call Service), 108 Doge s Palace, 191 Donald s Boat, 144 Downtown Disney, 4 DisneyQuest, 260 261 Marketplace shops, attractions, 259 West Side, 260, 266 267 driving directions, 12, 95 98 Dumbo the Flying Elephant, 138 E EastCoast Medical Network, 108 Echo Lake, 236 Eiffel Tower, 192 El Rio del Tiempo, 188 Ellen s Energy Adventure, 185 186 Enchanted Tiki Room, 128 Epcot arrival, orientation, 170 173 dining suggestions, 115 116 featured attractions, 174 194 Future World, 173 186 IllumiNations, 195 199 live entertainment, 194 199 meeting Disney characters, 81 82 overview of, 3 small-child fright-potential chart, 77 78 touring plans, 199 205 when to visit, 15 World Showcase attractions, 186 194 ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, 5, 261 Exit Information Guide (EIG), 44 45 Expedition Everest, 221 222 Extra Magic Hours, 14 15, 30, 257 Exxon, 185 F Fairy Godmothers, 87 88 Fairytale Garden, Storytime with Belle, 150, 154 Fantasia Gardens miniature golf, 263 264 Fantasmic!, 238 239, 270
286 SUBJECT INDEX F (continued) Fantasyland featured attractions, 137 142 small-child fright-potential chart, 77 Fantasyland Pavilion, 153 FASTPASS program, 15, 26 29, 123, 126 Festival of the Lion King, 215 216 film, cameras, 109 110 Finding Nemo, 178 Finding Nemo--The Musical, 227 fireworks IllumiNations, 195 199 Wishes Fireworks, 154 first aid Epcot, 173 generally, 72 73 Main Street, Magic Kingdom, 127 fishing equipment rentals, 262 Flag Retreat, 153 Flights of Wonder, 222 Floating Electrical Pageant, 265 Florida Roomsaver, 9 foot care, 72 Fort Wilderness Campground campfire program, 42, 266, 269 270 France Pavilion, 192 193 Franklin, Ben, 191 Freeman, Morgan, 135 Frontierland featured attractions, 131 135 small-child fright-potential chart, 76 Frontierland Hoedown, 153 Frontierland Shootin Arcade, 132 Future World featured attractions, 174 186 overview, guest relations, 172 174 small-child fright-potential chart, 77 78 G GardenGrocer, 110 gasoline, 107 General Motors, 182 Germany Pavilion, 190 191 golf Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress, 53 miniature, 263 264 Orange Lake Resort & CC, 57 resorts for, 37, 41 Rosen Shingle Creek, 50 WDW courses, 262 263 Gondola Landing, Epcot, 198 Gooding s Supermarket, 110 goodwill ambassadors, Animal Kingdom, 228 Goofy s Wiseacres Farm, 143 144 Gran Fiesta Tour Starring the 3 Caballeros, 188 Grand Floridian Resort, 103 104 Great Movie Ride, The, 239 240 grocery stores, 110 Guest Assistance Cards, 94 Guidebook for Guests with Disabilities, 9, 94 H Habitat Habit!, 220 Hall of Presidents, The, 135 136 handicapped visitors. See disabled visitors Harambe, Animal Kingdom, 216 Haunted Mansion, The, 136 High School Musical Pep Rally, 253 Hill, Jim, 11 Hollywood Boulevard, 236, 237 Hollywood s Chinese Theater, 239 Honey, I Shrunk the Audience, 180 181 Honey, I Shrunk the Kids Movie Set Adventure, 240 241 honeymoons, 89 90 Hoop-Dee-Doo Revue dinner theater, 269 hotels See also Accommodations Index nightlife in, 265 266 ratings, rankings, 59 69 House of Blues concert hall, 267 268 Hyde Park, 193 I illness, medical help, 108 IllumiNations, 195 199, 265
SUBJECT INDEX 287 IllumiNations cruise, 198 199 Imagination! Pavilion, 180 182 Impressions of France, 193 Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular, 241, 270 information, services Epcot, 173 Main Street, Magic Kingdom, 127 trip planning, 8 12 Innovations, 174 175 Innovations Fountain show, 195 Innovations Plaza, 195 International Drive area hotels, 42 43 International Gateway Island, 198 Internet travel sellers on, 31 Web sites, resources, 8 11 Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy-area hotels, 44 Island Mercantile, 213 Italy Pavilion, 191 It s a Small World, 138 139 It s Tough to Be a Bug!, 213 214 J Japan Pavilion, 192 Jefferson, Thomas, 191 Jellyrolls nightspot, 266 Jim Henson s Muppet-Vision 3D, 241 242 Journey into Imagination with Figment, 181 182 Joy of Tea, The, 190 Jungle Cruise, 128 129 K Kali River Rapids, 223 224 Kidcot Fun Stops, 186, 195 Kids Discovery Club, Animal Kingdom, 228 229 Kilimanjaro Safaris, 216 218 Kim Possible World Showcase Adventure, 186 187 Kissimmee, 9 Kit s Nite Out, 87 88 L Lake Buena Vista area hotels, 44 Lake Buena Vista Golf Course, 263 Lake Russell, 261 Land Pavilion, The, 178 180 Last Minute Villas, 46 LEGO Imagination Center, 259 Liberty Bell Riverboat, 136 137 Liberty Square featured attractions, 135 137 small-child fright-potential chart, 76 Lights! Motors! Action! Extreme Stunt Show, 242 Lightyear, Buzz, 147, 243, 249 Lilo & Stitch, 150 Lion King, The, 178, 215 Little Mermaid, The, 251 live entertainment at Animal Kingdom, 228 229 at Disney s Hollywood Studios, 252 253 at Epcot, 194 199 at Magic Kingdom, 152 155 Living with the Land, 179 lockets, storage. See storage lockers lodging See also Accommodations Index basic considerations, 30 42 for seniors, 91 92 lost and found, 107 Epcot, 173 Main Street, Magic Kingdom, 127 lost persons Epcot, 173 Main Street, Magic Kingdom, 127 M Mad Tea Party, 13 Maelstrom, 189 Magic Carpet of Aladdin, The, 129 Magic Kingdom arrival, orientation, 122 123 dining suggestions, 115 FASTPASS program, 123, 126 featured attractions, 127 128
288 SUBJECT INDEX M (continued) Magic Kingdom (continued) live entertainment in, 152 155 maps, 124 125 meeting Disney characters, 81 overview of, 3 4 parades, 155 157 small-child fright-potential chart, 76 77 touring plans, 157 169 Magic of Disney Animation, The, 243 Magic Your Way tickets, 18 21 Magicard, Orlando, 8 9, 44 Magnolia golf course, 262 Maharaja Jungle Trek, 224 Main Street, U.S.A. overview, services, 126 127 small-child fright-potential chart, 76 Maingate Citgo, 107 Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, 139 140 maps Animal Kingdom, 208 209 braille, 94 Disney s Hollywood Studios, 234 235 Epcot, 172 hotels around WDW, 43 I-4 and WDW area, 96 Magic Kingdom, 124 125 obtaining good, 100 101 Walt Disney World (WDW), 6 7 Mears Motor Transportation Service, 98 medical help children on medication, 73 services generally, 108 messages, package pick-up, 109 Mexico Pavilion, 188 Mickey s Backyard BBQ dinner theater, 269 270 Mickey s Country House & Judge s Tent, 144 145 Mickey s PhilharMagic, 140 141 Mickey s Toontown Fair featured attractions, 142 146 small-child fright-potential chart, 77 military discounts, 36 miniature-golf courses, 263 264 Minnie s Country House, 145 Mission: Space, 183 184 Mom, I Can t Believe It s Disney! Fountain, 184 185 money allocating for admission, 17 21 banking services. See banking services credit cards, Disney Dollars, 106 monorail system, 103 Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor, 147 148 Morocco Pavilion, 192 motels. See Accommodations Index MouseSavers, 10, 21, 33, 99 Move It! Shake It! Celebrate It! parade, 154 Mr. Toad s Wild Ride, 140 N NASA Mission: Space, 183 184 Never Land Club, 87 nightlife See also specific establishment Downtown Disney, 41 Norway Pavilion, 189 Nye, Bill, 185 O O Canada!, 194 Oak Trail golf course, 262 263 Oasis, Animal Kingdom, 211 212 Obama, Barack, 135 136 Once Upon a Toy store, 259 online discussion boards, 10 11 operating hours Animal Kingdom, 207, 210 generally, 22 23 Orlando Int l Airport driving to WDW from, 97 transportation to WDW from, 98 99 Orlando Magicard, 8 9, 44 Orlando Official Accommodations Guide, 9 Orlando Stroller Rentals, 74 Orlando weather, 11 Orlando Orange County Convention Visitors Bureau, 46 Orlando s Finest Vacation Homes, 46 Osprey Ridge Golf Course, 263
SUBJECT INDEX 289 P package pick-up, 109 Pangani Forest Exploration Trail, 218 219 parades at Animal Kingdom, 228 at Disney s Hollywood Studios, 253 at Magic Kingdom, 155 157 Move It! Shake It! Celebrate It!, 154 parking at Animal Kingdom, 207 disabled visitors, 93 for Disney resort guests, 31 at Epcot, 171 IllumiNations (Epcot), 197 lots, 101 103 at Magic Kingdom, 122 Passport Kits (Epcot), 186 Peter Pan s Flight, 141 pharmacies, 108 phone numbers golf courses, packages, 263 Walt Disney World, 12 13 Pirates of the Caribbean, 130 planning allocating time, 22 29 car rental, 100 resources, 8 11 when to go to WDW, 12 15 Playhouse Disney Live on Stage!, 243 244 Pleasure Island nighttime entertainment, 266 Pocket Guide, this, 1 2 Polynesian Resort, 103 104 Pooh s Playfull Spot, 141 142 Pop Gallery, 260 Presidents, Hall of, 135 136 Primeval Whirl, 226 Publix grocery, 110 Q Quicksilver Tours & Transportation, 99 R Rafiki s Planet Watch, 219 Ragian Road pub, 266 railroad, Walt Disney World, 126 128, 135 rain, preparing for, 108 109 ratings, rankings hotel, 59 69 restaurant, 117 121 Reflections of China, 190 renting cars, 99, 100 strollers. See stroller rental wheelchairs. See stroller rental reservations advance dining, 86, 111 WDW hotels, 46 resources generally, 8 9 Web sites, 9 11 restaurants See also dining, and Restaurant Index categories of, 112 115 ratings, rankings, 117 121 Richard Petty Driving Experience, 262 Riker s Automotive & Tire, 107 Rock n Roller Coaster, 244 245 romantic getaways, dining, 90 RV camping, 41 42 S Seas Main Tank & Exhibits, The, 176 177 Seas with Nemo & Friends, The, 175 178 Segway Human Transporter, 174 seniors, WDW for, 91 92 Seven Seas Lagoon Floating Electrical Pageant, 153 Shades of Green recreational complex, 262 263 shuttle service from airport, 98 from hotels to WDW, 103 singles, WDW for, 89 Snow White s Scary Adventures, 142 Soarin, 179 180 Sounds Dangerous, 245 246 Space Mountain, 148 150 Spaceship Earth, 172, 175 Spirit of Aloha dinner theater, 270
290 SUBJECT INDEX S (continued) Splash Mountain, 132 134 St. Mark s Square, Venice, 191 stage shows, Animal Kingdom, 229 star ratings hotels, 59 69 restaurant, 117 121 Star Tours, 246 247 Stitch s Great Escape!, 150 151 storage lockers, 109 Epcot, 173 Main Street, Magic Kingdom, 127 stores, grocery, 110 street performances, Animal Kingdom, 229 Streets of America, 247 stroller rental, 74 Epcot, 173 Main Street, Magic Kingdom, 127 Studios Backlot Tour, 247 248 Stunt Theater, 241 Summit Plummet water slide, 257 Sun Trust Bank, 106 Sunset Boulevard, 236, 237 238 Swiss Family Treehouse, 130 T taxis, 98 telephone numbers, important Disney World, 12 13 Tent/Pop-up campsites, 42 Test Track Pavilion, 175, 182 186 Theater in the Wild/Finding Nemo The Musical, 227 Theater of the Stars, 253, 248 Theater of the Stars/Beauty & the Beast Live on Stage, 248 theaters dinner, 268 270 movie, 266 theme parks See also specific park driving to, parking, 101 103 nightlife in, 265 overview of, 3 5 tickets, admission, 17 21 Tiffany Towncar Service, 99 time operating hours, 22 23 rules for touring, 23 24 Tinker Bell s Flight, 154 Tom Sawyer Island & Ft. Langhorn, 134 135 Tomorrowland featured attractions, 146 152 small-child fright-potential chart, 77 Tomorrowland Speedway, 151 Tomorrowland Transit Authority, 151 152 Toontown Hall of Fame, 145 146 touring, rules for successful, 23 24 touring plans Animal Kingdom, 229 231 Disney s Hollywood Studios, 254 255 Epcot, 199 205 general recommendations, 24 26 Magic Kingdom, 157 169 TouringPlans.com, 15, 46 Tower of Terror, 249 251 town-car service, 99 Toy Story Mania!, 248 249 trains Walt Disney World railroad, 126 128 Wildlife Express Train, 220 transportation See also specific theme park Disney Transportation System, 104 105 driving directions, 12 maps, parking, shuttles, 100 103 taxis, 98 to Walt Disney World, 95 100 Transportation and Ticket Center (TTC), 103 travel agents, 34 Tree of Life/It s Tough to Be a Bug!, 213 214 TriceraTop Spin, 227 228 trip planning, 8 12 Turner Drugs, 108 Turtle Talk with Crush, 177 178 Twain, Mark, 191
SUBJECT INDEX 291 Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, 249 251 Typhoon Lagoon water park, 257 U United Kingdom Pavilion, 193 United States Pavilion, 191 192 Universal Studios Web sites, 10 Universe of Energy: Ellen s Energy Adventure, 185 186 Unofficial Guide to WDW, 8 upgrading rooms, 35 36 US 192 area hotels, 44 V Vacation Rental by Owner, 46 Vacation Rentals 411, 46 vacation homes, 46 Ventureport, DisneyQuest, 260 Victoria Gardens, 194 Virgin Megastore, 260 Voices of Liberty, The, 195 Voyage of the Little Mermaid, 251 W Walgreens Lake Buena Vista, 108 Walt Disney: One Man s Dream, 252 Walt Disney Travel World, 8 Walt Disney World Railroad, 126 128, 135 Walt Disney World Speedway, 262 Walt Disney World (WDW) addresses, phone numbers, 13 admission ticket options, 17 21 children. See children dinner theaters, 268 270 maps, 6 7, 96 nightlife in, 265 268 operating hours, 22 23 overview of, 2 5 for singles, couples, 89 90 Walt Disney s Carousel of Progress, 152 Washington, George, 135 136 water theme parks See also specific park admission ticket options, 19 overview of, 4, 256 when to visit, 257 258 Waterfront Promenade, Epcot, 198 weather central Florida, 14 15 Orlando information, 11 Web sites See also specific business and resources generally, 9 11 trip planning, 8 12 Walt Disney World (WDW), 31, 33 weddings, 89 90 West Side, Downtown Disney, 260, 266 267 Wet n Wild water park, 256 wheelchair rental Epcot, 173 generally, 93 Main Street, Magic Kingdom, 127 Wildlife Express Train, 220 Winn-Dixie grocery, 110 Winn-Dixie Pharmacy Lake Buena Vista, 108 Winnie the Pooh, 139 140, 141 Winter Summerland mini-golf facility, 264 Wishes Fireworks, 154 155, 265 Wishes Fireworks cruise, 154 155 World of Disney Kids, 259 World Showcase featured attractions, 186 194 small-child fright-potential chart, 78