INDEX AAA Car Care Center, 54 ABC Commissary, 318 Accommodations, 59 87 near Animal Kingdom, 14 childcare facilities in, 118 with children, 91 92 for disabled visitors, 44 outside Disney World, 49 50 early entry privileges with, 25 in or near Epcot, 12 fitness centers in, 354 in or near Magic Kingdom, 10 package delivery to, 55 56 privileges with, 25 recreation at, 347 reservations for, 59 for romance, 40 romantic, 41 for seniors, 43 shuttle service to/from, 50 swimming in, 349 telephone numbers for, 24 transportation to/from, 47 49 Addresses, Walt Disney World, 23 Admission, 27 29 early, 25 Extra Magic Hours, 25 water parks, 322 Advance Reservations, 114, 121 Adventureland, 154 59 for children, 104 Enchanted Tiki Room, 156 Jungle Cruise, 157 Magic Carpets of Aladdin, 156 not-to-be-missed, 150 Pirates of the Caribbean, 158 Swiss Family Treehouse, 159 Affection Section, 263 Africa, 258 63 Agriculture exhibit, 210 11 Airport, 46 48 Akershus Royal Banquet Hall, 116, 132 Aladdin, Magic Carpets of, 156 All About Kids, 118 All Ears web site, 22 All-Star Resorts, 62 63 AMC Cineplex, 343 American Adventure, The, 232 American Gardens Theatre, 240 American Idol Experience, The, 288 Anandapur village, 264 Animal Kingdom, 246 79 accommodations in or near, 14, 68 69 Africa, 258 63 Asia, 264 69 Boneyard, 271 Camp Minnie-Mickey, 254 57 character trails, 256 for children, 106 Dinosaur, 272 Expedition Everest, 266 Festival of the Lion King, 257 Flights of Wonder, 269 It s Tough to Be a Bug! (fi lm), 252 53 Kali River Rapids, 268 Kilimanjaro Safaris, 260 61 Maharaja Jungle Trek, 269 not-to-be-missed, 247 Pangani Forest Exploration Trail, 262 Primeval Whirl, 274 Theater in the Wild, 273 Tree of Life, The, 252 53 TriceraTop Spin, 274 DinoLand U.S.A., 270 74 Discovery Island, 252 Disney characters in, 112, 275 76 FASTPASS at, 36 goodwill ambassadors in, 276 information, 251 live entertainment in, 275 77 lost persons at, 251 map of, 248 49 Oasis, The, 250 51 overview of, 14 15, 247 parades in, 275 parking at, 49 50 restaurants, 278 79 services in, 54 56, 98, 251 strollers in, 100, 251 transportation to/from, 49 50 Animal Kingdom Lodge and Villas, 68 69 Animation, The Magic of Disney, 310 Animation Courtyard, 309 Annual Pass, 28 Aquariums, 214 16 COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL Index
Index 358 Arcades, shooting, 164 Ariel s Grotto, 173 Arribas Brothers crystal store, 338 Art of Disney, The, 338 Artist Point, 132 Asia, 264 69 Astro Orbiter, 188 Atlantic Dance, 344 Attendance statistics, 24 26 Autographs, of Disney characters, 108 Automated teller machines, 251, 287 Babies. See Children Baby Center/Care/Services, 99 Babysitting, 118 Backlot, 304 Backlot Express, 318 Backlot Tour, 308 Balloon ride, 340 Ballpark, 355 Banking services, 205, 251, 287 Barnstormer, Goofy s, 184 Base ticket add-on options, 27 28 Baseball, 355 Bay Lake, 348 49 Bay Lake Tower, 72 73 Beach Club Resort and Villas, 70 71, 117 Bears, at Country Bear Jamboree, 164 Beauty and the Beast, 289 Beyond Disney (book), xi Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, 337 Biergarten, 132 Big River Grille & Brewing Works, 132, 345 Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, 32, 162 63 Biking, 354 Birds in Enchanted Tiki Room, 156 in Flights of Wonder, 269 Bistro de Paris, 132 Blisters, 55, 98 Blizzard Beach, 28, 322 23, 330 33 Blogs, Disney, 23 bluezoo, 132 33 Boardwalk, Disney s, 344 45 Boardwalk Inn and Villas, 79 Boat, Donald s, 184 Boat rides Disney Cruise Line, 21 Gran Fiesta Tour, 227 IllumiNations, 242 It s a Small World, 176 Jungle Cruise, 157 Kali River Rapids, 268 Liberty Belle Riverboat, 169 Living with the Land, 211 Maelstrom, 228 Pirates of the Caribbean, 158 rafts to/from Tom Sawyer Island, 165 Splash Mountain, 166 67 as transportation, 53 Wishes fi reworks, 194 Boating, 348 Boatwrights Dining Hall, 133 Body slides, 28, 320 23 Boma, 68, 133 Boneyard, 271 Bongos Cuban Cafe, 343 Book of Pooh, The, 311 Bottlenecks. See also Crowds avoiding, 29, 31, 34 Bowling, 347 Breakfast, 115 17 Brown Derby, 137 Buena Vista Palace, 356 Buffets, 122, 130 Buses, 48, 50 52 Buzz Lightyear s AstroBlasters, 341 Buzz Lightyear s Space Ranger Spin, 189 California Grill, 133 Cameras, 56, 251 Camp Minnie-Mickey, 254 57 Camping, 86 Canada Pavilion, 238 Cape May Café, 117, 133 Cap n Jack s Restaurants, 134 Captain s Grille, 134 Caribbean Beach Resort, 64 Carousel(s), Cinderella s, 173 Carousel of Progress, 192 Car(s). See also Parking miniature, in Tomorrowland, 191 rental of, 47 48 travel in to different lands, 49 50 directions for, 45 47 to/from Disney s Hollywood Studios, 49 50 to/from Magic Kingdom, 49 50 to Walt Disney World, 45 47 trouble with, 54 Casey s Corner, 198 Cash, 205, 251, 287 Castaway Creek, 329 Castles, Cinderella, 150, 194 Catalina Eddie s, 318 Centra Care clinic, 55 Character trails, 256 Characters, Disney. See Disney characters Characters in Flight, 340 Chef Mickey s, 116, 134 Children, 89 119 accommodations for, 91 92 for, 91, 102 6 autistic, 45 baby-care facilities for, 99, 151, 205, 251, 287 baby-sitting services for, 118 diaper-changing facilities for, 99, 151, 205, 251, 287 discipline of, 92 favorite activities of, 92 frightening rides, 102 6 health considerations for, 98 height requirements for, 107 Kidcot Fun Stops for, 225 Kid s College, 119 lost. See Lost persons meeting Disney characters. See Disney characters
naps for, 90 preparation of, 89 91 rest for, 90 strollers for. See Strollers time of year to visit with, 25, 91 Unoffi cial Guide for, x China Pavilion, 229 Christmas stores, 338 Chronicles of Narnia promotion, 313 Cigars, 339 Cinderella Castle, 150, 194 Cinderella s Golden Carrousel, 173 Cinderella s Royal Table, 116, 135 Circle of Life, The (fi lm), 210 Cirque du Soleil s La Nouba, 342 43 Citricos, 135 City Hall, 151 Clinics, for medical care, 55 Club Cool (Coca-Cola exhibit), 205 Columbia Harbour House, 198 Conservation Station, 263 Contemporary Resort, 72 73, 116 Coral Reef, 135 Coronado Springs Resort, 65 Cosmic Ray s Starlight Cafe, 198 Costs accommodations, 59 car rental, 47 48 Disney character dining, 115 grocery items, 56 parking, 49 transportation, 47 Counter-service restaurants, 123 Country Bear Jamboree, 164 Couples, 40 41 Credit cards, 53, 121 Cross Country Creek, 333 Crowds. See also Touring plans avoiding, 29, 31, 34, 121 FASTPASS use in, 34 live entertainment effects on, 194 off-season, 25 opening procedures and, 31 at parades, 194 at restaurants, 121 summer, 26 time of year for, 25 Cruise Line, Disney, 21 Crush, Turtle Talk with, 214 Crush n Gusher, 328 Crystal Palace, The, 116, 135 Cyberspace Mountain, 340 Dancing, Disney s Boardwalk, 344 45 Day s of Christmas, Disney s, 338 Dehydration, 98 Dental emergencies, 55 Diaper-changing facilities, 99, 151, 205, 251, 287 Dietary restrictions, 44 Dining. See Eating; Restaurant(s) Dino-Sue, 270 DinoLand U.S.A., 270 74 Dinosaur, 272 Disabled visitors, 22, 44 45 wheelchairs for, 43, 44, 151, 205, 251, 287 Discounts admission, 27, 29 information on, 21 23 web sites for, 22 23 Discovery Club, 276 77 Discovery Island, 252 Disney, Walt story of, 6 7 tribute to, 313 Disney characters, 108 17 at Animal Kingdom, 112, 275 76 appearance of, 194 attention from, 114 autographs from, 108 in balloon ride, 340 at Camp Minnie-Mickey, 254 57 on character trails, 256 dining with, 114 17 disappointment with, 110 at Disney s Hollywood Studios, 112, 316 17 at Epcot, 111 12, 241 in Fantasmic!, 290 91 friends of, 115 at Magic Kingdom, 110 11 meeting, 108 12, 173 in parades, 110, 194 in performances, 289, 311 in shows, 194 at Toontown, 111, 184 85 watching, 108 at weddings, 40 Disney Cruise Line, 21 Disney Dollars, 53 Disney Marketplace, 335 39 Disney-Speak, 18 DisneyQuest, 340 41 Disney s Boardwalk, 344 45 Disney s Day s of Christmas, 338 Disney s Hollywood Studios, 283 319 American Idol Experience, The, 288 Beauty and the Beast, 289 for children, 106 Chronicles of Narnia promotion, 313 Fantasmic!, 290 91 Great Movie Ride, The, 292 93 Hollywood Boulevard, 286 87 Honey, I Shrunk the Kids Movie Set Adventure, 305 Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular, 301 Jim Henson s Muppet-Vision 3-D, 306 Lights! Motors! Action! Extreme Stunt Show, 307 Little Einsteins, 311 Magic of Disney Animation, The, 310 Movie Promo Soundstage, 313 not-to-be missed, 283 One Man s Dream (Walt Disney tribute), 313 Pixar Place, 312 Playhouse Disney Live on Stage!, 311 Rock n Roller Coaster, 294 95 Sounds Dangerous, 303 Star Tours, 302 Streets of America, 304 Studios Backlot Tour, 308 Sunset Boulevard, 287 Index 359
Index 360 Disney s Hollywood Studios (continued) (continued) Theater of the Stars, 289 Toy Story Mania!, 314 15 Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, The, 31, 296 97 Voyage of the Little Mermaid, 311 baby care in, 99 Disney characters in, 112, 316 17 fi rst aid in, 98 Guest Services, 287 Hollywood Boulevard, 287 live entertainment in, 289, 316 17 map of, 284 85 nightlife in, 287 overview of, 16 17, 283 parades in, 316 parking at, 49 50, 287 restaurants, 318 services in, 54 56, 287 strollers in, 100 transportation to/from, 49 50 Disney s West Side, 340 43 Disney s Wonderful World of Memories, 338 Diversions, 33 Doctors, 55 Dolphin, 85 Donald s Boat, 184 Downhill Double Dipper, 332 Downtown Disney, 335 43 DisneyQuest, 340 41 Marketplace, 335 39 Pleasure Island, 339 40 West Side, 340 43 Dress recommendations restaurants, 121 water parks, 323 Driving. See Car(s) Drugstores and prescriptions, 55 Dumbo, 175 Early entry, 25 East Coast Medical Network, 55 Eating. See also Restaurant(s) breakfast, 115 17 at closing time, 50 dietary restrictions, 44 with Disney characters, 114 17 in Downtown Disney, 335, 339 grocery stores for, 56 reservations for, 114, 121 for seniors, 43 44 Echo Lake, 300 Eiffel Tower, 236 El Pirata y el Perico, 198 Elders, 43 44 Electrical Pageant, Floating, 194 Elephant, Flying (Dumbo), 175 Ellen s Energy Adventure, 217 Enchanted Tiki Room, 156 Entertainment. See Live entertainment; Nightlife; Shows, theater and stage Epcot, 201 45. See also Future World; World Showcase accommodations in or near, 12, 205 21. See also individual for children, 105 not-to-be-missed, 201 baby care in, 99 Disney characters in, 111 12 fi rst aid in, 98 information, 205 live entertainment in, 240 42 map of, 202 3 overview of, 12 13, 201 parades in, 205 parking at, 49 50 restaurants, 243 45 services in, 54 56, 205 strollers in, 100 transportation to/from, 49 50 vs. Magic Kingdom, 201 ESPN Club, 135 36, 344 ESPN Wide World of Sports, 355 Ethnic restaurants, 243 45 Expedition Everest, 266 Expiration, of tickets, 28 Extra Magic Hours, 25 Fairy Godmothers baby-sitting service, 118 Fantasia Fairways, 353 Fantasia Gardens Miniature Golf, 352 53 Fantasmic!, 290 91 Fantasyland, 172 83 Ariel s Grotto, 173 for children, 104 Cinderella s Golden Carrousel, 173 Dumbo, 175 It s a Small World, 176 Mad Tea Party, 177 Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, The, 33, 178 not-to-be-missed, 150 Peter Pan s Flight, 180 Pooh s Playful Spot, 178 Snow White s Scary Adventures, 181 expansion of, 182 83 live entertainment in, 194 Fast casual restaurants, 123 FASTPASS, 34 Ferries, 53 Festival of the Lion King, 257 50 s Prime Time Cafe, 136 Figment, 209 Films (photographic), purchase and development of, 56, 251, 287 Films (shows) AMC Cineplex, 343 Circle of Life, The, 210 Honey, I Shrunk the Audience, 208 Impressions de France, 236 It s Tough to Be a Bug!, 252 53 Jim Henson s Muppet-Vision 3-D, 306 Mickey s PhilharMagic, 179 O Canada!, 238 Refl ections of China, 229 Soarin, 212 Turtle Talk with Crush, 214
Finding Nemo The Musical, 273 Fireworks, 194, 242, 287, 290 91 First aid, 98 Fishing, 348 49 Fitness facilities, 354 Flame Tree Barbecue, 278 Flight-simulation rides Mission: Space, 220 21 Soarin, 212 Star Tours, 302 Flights of Wonder, 269 Floating Electrical Pageant, 194 Florida Roomsaver Guide, 21 Flume rides, Splash Mountain, 166 67 Flying Fish Café, 136, 345 Food. See Eating; Restaurant(s) Food courts, 122 23 Foot care, 55 Fort Langhorn, 165 Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground, 86 Fountains, 173, 184 France Pavilion, 236 French Quarter, Port Orleans, 67 Fright-Potential Chart, 104 6 Frontierland, 160 67 Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, 32, 162 63 for children, 104 Country Bear Jamboree, 164 Fort Langhorn, 165 Frontierland Shootin Arcade, 164 Mickey s PhilharMagic, 179 not-to-be missed, 150 rafts to/from Tom Sawyer Island, 165 Splash Mountain, 166 67 Tom Sawyer Island, 165 live entertainment in, 194 Fuego by Sosa Cigars, 339 Full-service restaurants, 122, 132 45 Fulton s Crab House, 136, 339 Future World, 205 21 for children, 105 Circle of Life, The, 210 Club Cool, 205 Honey, I Shrunk the Audience, 208 IMAX fi lm, 212 Innoventions, 206 Journey Into Imagination with Figment, 209 Land Pavilion, The, 210 11 Living with the Land, 211 Mission: Space, 220 21 not-to-be-missed, 201 Seas Pavilion, 214 16 Soarin, 212 Spaceship Earth, 207 Test Track, 219 Turtle Talk with Crush, 214 Universe of Energy: Ellen s Energy Adventure, 217 live entertainment in, 240 41 overview of, 12 services in, 205 Games, in DisneyQuest, 340 41 Gangplank Falls, 328 Garden Grill Restaurant, 117, 137 Garden Grocer, 56 Garden Grove, 117 Gas stations and gasoline, 54 Germany Pavilion, 230 Golden Oak Outpost, 198 Golf, 351 53 miniature, 352 53 Goodings Supermarket, 56 Goofy s Barnstormer, 184 Gran Fiesta Tour Starring the Three Caballeros, 227 Grand 1 yacht, 348 Grand Floridian Resort, 78, 116, 356 Great Movie Ride, The, 292 93 Grocery stores, 56 Grown-ups, Unoffi cial Guide for, xi Guest Assistance Card, 45 Guest Relations, Guest Services, Disney s Hollywood Studios, 287 Guidebook for Guests with Disabilities, 22 Hall of Presidents, 169 Handicapped visitors, 22, 44 45 wheelchairs for, 43, 44, 151, 205, 251, 287 Handy Manny, 311 Harley-Davidson boutique, 340 Haunted Mansion, The, 170 71 Headliners, 32 Health considerations, 55, 98 Hearing-impaired guests, services for, 44 45 Height requirements, for, 107 High School Musical pep rally, 316 17 Holidays, 24 26, 280 81 Hollywood & Vine, 117, 137 Hollywood Boulevard, 286 87 Hollywood Brown Derby, The, 137 Honey, I Shrunk the Audience, 208 Honey, I Shrunk the Kids Movie Set Adventure Playground, 305 Honeymoon packages, 40 Horror shows, Stitch s Great Escape, 191 Horseback riding, 351 Hot-air balloon ride, 340 Hotels. See Accommodations Hours of operation, 31 bus service, 51 52 early entry and, 25 Magic Kingdom, 31 House of Blues, 137, 343 Humunga Kowabunga, 328 Il Mulino, 137 IllumiNations, 242 Imagination! Pavilion, 208 Impressions de France, 236 Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular, 301 Indy Racing Experience, 351 Index 361
Index 362 Information addresses for, 23 before you go, 21 24 books for, 21 22, x xi disabled visitors, 44 45 Disney Cruise Line, 21 live entertainment, 151, 205, 287 online, 21 23 parades, 151 touring plans, 22 23 Walt Disney World, 21 24 Innoventions, 206 Internet, information on, 21 23 Italy Pavilion, 231 It s a Small World, 176 It s Tough to Be a Bug! (fi lm), 252 53 Jambo House, 68 69 Japan Pavilion, 234 Jellyrolls, 344 45 Jiko The Cooking Place, 68, 138 Jim Henson s Muppet-Vision 3-D, 306 Journey Into Imagination with Figment, 209 Jungle Cruise, 157 Kali River Rapids, 268 Keelhaul Falls, 328 Kidana Village, 68 Kidcot Fun Stops, 225 Kid s College, 119 Kid s Discovery Club, 276 Kid s Nite Out, 118 Kilimanjaro Safaris, 260 61 Kim Possible World Showcase Adventure, 239 Kimonos, 138 Kissimmee Visitor s Guide, 22 Kona Cafe, 138 Kusafi ri Coffee Shop, 278 La Nouba, 342 43 Lake Buena Vista Golf Course, 352 Land Pavilion, The, 210 11 Laser shows, 242 Le Cellier Steakhouse, 134 LEGO Imagination Center, 338 Les Chefs de France, 134 Liberty Belle Riverboat, 169 Liberty Square, 168 71 for children, 104 Hall of Presidents, 169 Haunted Mansion, The, 170 71 Liberty Belle Riverboat, 169 not-to-be-missed, 150 Liberty Tree Tavern, 138 Lights! Motors! Action! Extreme Stunt Show, 307 Lines. See also Crowds; Touring plans disabled visitors in, 44 FASTPASS for, 34 waiting strategies in, 44 Lion King, Festival of the, 257 Little Einsteins, 311 Little Mermaid, Voyage of the, 311 Live entertainment. See also Disney characters; Shows, theater and stage in, 275 77 in Disney s Hollywood Studios, 290 91, 316 17 in Epcot, 240 42 in Fantasyland, 194 fi reworks, 194, 242, 287 Floating Electrical Pageant, 194 in Frontierland, 194 in Future World, 240 41 information on, 151, 205, 287 in Magic Kingdom, 194 in Main Street, U.S.A., 194 music, 194, 240 41 parades. See Parades in World Showcase, 240 42 Living with the Land, 211 Lockers, 55 56 Lodging. See Accommodations Lost and found, 54 telephone numbers, 24 Lost persons Lunching Pad, The, 199 Mad Tea Party, 177 Maelstrom, 228 Magic Carpets of Aladdin, 156 Magic Kingdom, 146 99. See also specifi c lands accommodations in or near, 10 Adventureland, 154 59 arrival at, 150. See also individual for children, 104 5 not-to-be-missed, 150 baby care in, 99 Disney characters in, 110 11 Fantasyland, 172 83 FASTPASS at, 36 fi rst aid in, 98 Frontierland, 160 67 Liberty Square, 168 71 live entertainment in, 194 Main Street, U.S.A. See Main Street, U.S.A. maps, 148 49 Mickey s Toontown Fair, 184 85 opening procedures, 31 overview of, 10 11, 150 parades in, 194 parking at, 49 50 restaurants, 198 99 services in, 54 56, 151 strollers in, 100 Tomorrowland, 186 93
transportation to/from, 152 53 vs. Epcot, 201 Magic of Disney Animation, The, 310 Magic Your Way dining plans, 124 25 Magic Your Way pass, 27 29 Magical Express, Disney s, 48 Magnolia Golf Course, 352 Maharaja Jungle Trek, 269 Main Street, U.S.A., 151 53, 104, 152, 153 live entertainment in, 194 parades on, 194 services in, 151 transportation rides, 153 Mama Melrose s Ristorante Italiano, 138 39 Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, The, 33, 178 Marine animals, in Seas Pavilion, 214 16 Marketplace, in Downtown Disney, 335 39 Marrakesh, Restaurant, 141 Marriage license, 40 Massage, at spas, 356 Medical problems, 55, 98 Melt-Away Bay, 333 Merry-go-rounds, Cinderella s Golden Carrousel, 173 Messages, 55 Mexico Pavilion, 227 Mickey s Country House, 184 Mickey s Mart, 338 Mickey s Pantry, 338 Mickey s PhilharMagic, 179 Mickey s Toontown Fair, 111, 184 85 Mighty Ducks Pinball Slam, 341 Military personnel, Shades of Green for, 84 Min and Bill s Dockside Diner, 318 Mini-Mickey (book), xi Miniature cars, 191 Miniature golf, 352 53 Minnie s Country House, 184 Mrs. Potts Cupboard, 199 Mission: Space, 220 21 Money, allocation of, 26 Money services, 205, 251, 287 Monorail, 52 Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor, 188 Morocco Pavilion, 235 Motels. See Accommodations mousesavers.com web site, 22 Movies. See Films (shows) Movies Resort, All-Star, 62 63 Muppets movie, 306 Music in Disney s Boardwalk, 344 45 in Epcot, 240 41 in Magic Kingdom, 194 Music Resort, All-Star, 62 63 Narcoossee s, 139 Nemo, musical about, 273 Nemo and Friends, 216 Never Land Club, 118 Nightlife Disney s Boardwalk, 344 45 for singles, 40 Nine Dragons Restaurant, 139 1900 Park Fare, 116 No-expiration option, for admissions, 28 Norway Pavilion, 228 Not-to-be-missed Animal Kingdom, 247 Disney s Hollywood Studios, 283 Epcot, 201 Magic Kingdom, 150 O Canada!, 238 Oak Trail Golf Course, 352 Oasis, The, 250 51 Ohana, 117, 139 Old Key West Resort, 82 Olivia s Cafe, 140 Once Upon a Toy, 338 One Man s Dream (Walt Disney tribute), 313 Online information, 21 23 Opening procedures, 25, 31 crowds and, 31 early entry and, 25 Magic Kingdom, 31 Orlando, maps, iv v Orlando International Airport, 46 Orlando Magicard, 21 Osprey Ridge Golf Course, 352 Package Pick-Up services, 55 56 Pagoda, Japanese, 234 Palm Golf Course, 352 Pangani Forest Exploration Trail, 262 Parades Animal Kingdom, 275, 314 Magic Kingdom, 110, 151, 194 Paradise 37, 339 Park hopping, 27 Parking, 49 50 Blizzard Beach, 322 for disabled visitors, 44 water parks, 323 Passes. See Admission Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe, 199 Pepper Market, 65 Peter Pan s Flight, 180 Pharmacies, 55 PhilharMagic, Mickey s, 179 Photographic equipment, 56, 251 Physicians, 55 Picnic in the Park, 278 Pin trading, 337 38 Pinocchio Village Haus, The, 199 Pirates of the Caribbean ride, 158 Pixar Place, 312 Pizza Planet, 318 Pizzafari, 278 Planet Hollywood, 343 Playgrounds Boneyard, 271 Donald s Boat, 184 Honey, I Shrunk the Kids, 305 Pooh s Playful Spot, 178 Tom Sawyer Island, 165 Index 363
Index 364 Playhouse Disney Live on Stage!, 311 Plaza Restaurant, 140 Pleasure Island, 339 40 Polynesian Resort, 74 75, 117 Pooh s Playful Spot, 178 Pop Century Resort, 60 61 Port Orleans French Quarter, 67 Port Orleans Riverside, 66 Portobello, 140, 339 Prescriptions, 55 Presidents, Hall of, 169 Primeval Whirl, 274 Publix Supermarket, 56 Quick Service Dining Plan, 124 25 Race car driving or riding, 350 51 Raft rides, 165, 268 Raglan Road Irish Pub & Restaurant, 140, 339 Railroads model, 230 Walt Disney World Railroad, 152 Rain and rain gear, 54 55, 99 Rainforest Cafe, 140 41 Recreation, 347 56 at accommodations, 59, 86, 347 biking, 354 boating, 348 bowling, 347 fi s h i n g, 3 4 8 49 golf, 351 53 horseback riding, 351 options for, 347 phone numbers, 24 race car driving or riding, 350 51 running, 354 skating, 347 spas, 356 spectator sports, 355 speedway, 350 51 sports events, 355 swimming, 349 tennis, 350 water skiing, 349 water sports, 348 49 Refl ections of China, 229 Rental car, 47 48 strollers, 100 101, 151, 205, 251, 287 water-park equipment, 323 wheelchairs, 43, 44, 151, 205, 251, 287 Reservations accommodations, 59 character dining, 114 online information on, 21 23 restaurants, 114, 121 rides, FASTPASS for, 34 telephone numbers, 24 Restaurant(s), 121 45 Animal Kingdom, 278 79 categories of, 122 23 counter-service, 123 dietary restrictions and, 44 Disney characters in, 114 17 Disney Marketplace, 335, 339 Disney s Boardwalk, 344 45 Disney s Hollywood Studios, 318 Downtown Disney, 335 40 Epcot, 243 45 ethnic food in, 130 31, 243 45 fast casual, 123 food courts, 122 23 full-service, profi les of, 132 45 Magic Kingdom, 198 99 Magic Your Way dining plans, 124 25 profi les, 132 45 rated and ranked, 129 31 reservations for, 114, 121 smoking in, 121 telephone numbers for, 24 Restaurant Marrakesh, 141 Restaurantosaurus, 117, 278 Restrooms, 99 Richard Petty Driving Experience, 350 51 Rides. See also individual lands and parks, for children, 102 6 disabled visitors on, 44 FASTPASS for, 34 frightening, 102 6 height requirements for, 107 singles lines for, 40 waiting-line strategies for, 44 Riding horses, 351 Riverboat, Liberty Belle, 169 Riverside, Port Orleans, 66 Rix Lounge, 345 Rock n Roller Coaster, 294 95 Roller coasters Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, 32, 162 63 Expedition Everest, 266 Goofy s Barnstormer, 184 Rock n Roller Coaster, 294 95 Space Mountain, 190 Romantic accommodations and activities, 40 41 Rose & Crown Dining Room, 141 Rosie s All American Cafe, 318 Royal Anandapur Tea Company, 278 Royal Banquet Hall, 116, 132 Running, 354 Safety and security phone numbers, 24 for single travelers, 40 Sammy Duvall s Water Sports Centre, 348 San Angel Inn, 141 42 Sanaa, 68 69, 141 Sandy White Beach, 329 Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa, 80 81, 356 Scavenger hunts, 239 Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant, 142 Scrapbooking, Disney s Wonderful World of Memories, 338 Scuttle s Landing, 199 Seafood restaurants, 131 Seas Main Tank and Exhibits, The, 215 Seas Pavilion, The, 214 16 Seas with Nemo and Friends, The, 216
Index Security phone numbers, 24 for single travelers, 40 Seniors, 43 44 Services, 55 56 automatic teller machines, 251, 287 baby-care, 99, 151, 205, 251, 287 baby-sitting, 118 banking, 205, 251, 287 car trouble, 54 for disabled visitors, 22, 43 45, 151, 205, 251, 287 fi lm, 251, 287 fi rst aid, 98, 151, 205, 251, 287 Future World, 205 for hearing-impaired guests, 44 45 information. See Information lockers, 55 56, 151, 205, 251, 287 lost and found, 54, 151, 205, 251, 287 lost persons. See Lost persons messages, 55 money, 205, 251, 287 Package Pick-Up, 55 56 reservations. See Reservations for sight-impaired guests, 44 45 strollers. See Strollers wedding, 40 wheelchairs, 43, 44, 151, 205, 251, 287 Seven Seas Lagoon, Floating Electrical Pageant on, 194 Shades of Green, 84 Shark Reef, 329 Ships, in Disney Cruise Line, 21 Shooting gallery, 164 Shopping credit cards for, 53 Disney Marketplace, 335 38 Downtown Disney, 335 40 grocery stores, 56 pharmacies, 55 Shows. See also Films (shows); Live entertainment theater and stage American Adventure, The, 232 Animal Kingdom, 275 77 Carousel of Progress, 192 Cirque du Soleil s La Nouba, 342 43 Disney s Hollywood Studios, 311 Festival of the Lion King, 257 Finding Nemo The Musical, 273 Flights of Wonder, 269 Hall of the Presidents, 169 Little Einsteins, 311 Theater in the Wild, 273 Universe of Energy: Ellen s Energy Adventure, 217 Shula s Steak House, 142 Shutters at Old Port Royale, 142 Shuttle service, 46, 50 Sight-impaired guests, services for, 44 45 Singles activities, 40 Skating, 347 Slides, water, 28, 320 23 Slush Gusher, 331 Small World, It s A, 176 Smoking, in restaurants, 121 Snorkeling, 329 Snow Stormers, 333 Snow White s Scary Adventures, 181 Soarin, 212 Softball park, 347 Sounds Dangerous sound effects show, 303 Souvenirs, 335 38 Space Mountain, 190 Spaceship Earth, 207 Spas, 356 Special events. See Live entertainment Spectator sports, 355 Speedways, 191, 350 51 Splash Mountain, 166 67 Sports facilities, 355 Sports Resort, All-Star, 62 63 Stage shows. See Shows, theater and stage Star Tours, 302 Starring Roles Cafe, 318 Steak restaurants, 131 Stitch s Great Escape, 191 Stock car speedway, 350 51 Storage lockers. See Lockers Storm Slides, 328 Street performers, Animal Kingdom, 277 Streets of America, 304 Strollers, 100 101 Studio Catering Co., 318 Studios. See Disney s Hollywood Studios Studios Backlot Tour, 308 Stunt shows, 301, 307 Stunt Theater, 301 Summit Plummet, 330 Sunburn, 98 Sunglasses, 98 Sunset Boulevard, 286 Super-headliners, 31 Surf pool, Typhoon Lagoon, 326 27 Swan, 85, 117 Swimming, 28, 320 23, 349 Swiss Family Treehouse, 159 T-REX (restaurant), 143 Talent shows, 288 Tamu Tamu, 278 79 Tape players, for sight-impaired guests, 44 Taxis, 47 Teacup ride, 177 Team Mickey s Athletic Club, 338 Teamboat Springs, 331 Telephones for disabled visitors, 44 numbers for, 24. See also specifi c service or attraction Tennis, 350 Teppan Edo, 142 Test Track, 219 Theater in the Wild, 273 Theater of the Stars, 289, 317 365
Index 366 Theater shows. See Shows, theater and stage Three Caballeros, 227 Tickets. See Admission Tiki Birds, 156 Toboggan Racers, 333 Tokyo Dining, 142 43 Toluca Legs Turkey Co., 318 Tom Sawyer Island, 165 Tomorrowland, 186 93 Astro Orbiter, 188 Buzz Lightyear s Space Ranger Spin, 189 Carousel of Progress, 192 for children, 105 Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor, 188 Space Mountain, 190 Stitch s Great Escape, 191 Tomorrowland Speedway, 191 Tomorrowland Transit Authority, 192 description of, 186 Tomorrowland Terrace Noodle Station, 199 Tony s Town Square Restaurant, 143 Toontown, 111, 184 85 Toontown Hall of Fame, 185 Touring plans FASTPASS in, 34 one-day, 31 park-visiting order in, 29, 31 rest during, 34 starting point for, 29 on tight schedule, 31 web sites for, 22 23 Tower of Terror, Twilight Zone, The, 31, 296 97 Town-car service, 47 Toy Story Mania!, 314 15 Trail s End Restaurant, 86, 143 Trains, Walt Disney Railroad, 152 Transit Authority, Tomorrowland, 192 Transportation, 49 53 to/from accommodations, 49 53 to/from airport, 46 48 to/from Animal Kingdom, 49 50 buses, 48, 50 52 for disabled visitors, 44 to/from Disney World, 45 48 to/from Disney s Hollywood Studios, 16 to/from Magic Kingdom, 152 53 Magical Express, 48 on Main Street, 152 53 monorail, 52 for seniors, 43 to/from Tom Sawyer Island, 165 Tomorrowland Transit Authority, 192 at Transportation and Ticket Center, 51 Walt Disney World Railroad, 152 to water parks, 323 Transportation and Ticket Center, 51 Travel packages, 40 Tree of Life, The, 252 53 Treehouse, Swiss Family, 159 Treehouse Villas, 80 81 Tren-D (store), 338 Tributes, to Walt Disney, 313 TriceraTop Spin, 274 Trolleys, 153 Truck rides, 260 61 Turf Club Bar & Grill, 143 Turkey legs, 126 27, 318 Turtle Talk with Crush, 214 Tusker House Restaurant, 143 44 Tutto Italia, 144 Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, The, 31, 296 97 Typhoon Lagoon, 28, 322 29 United Kingdom Pavilion, 237 United States Pavilion, 232 Universe of Energy: Ellen s Energy Adventure, 217 Vendor food, 123, 126 27 Ventureport, 341 Victoria & Albert s, 144 Video games, DisneyQuest, 340 41 Virtual-reality games, in DisneyQuest, 340 41 Voyage of the Little Mermaid, 311 Waiting-line strategies, 34, 44 Walt Disney Travel Company Florida Vacation Brochure and Video/DVD, 21 Walt Disney World history of, 4 7 information on, 21 24 overview of, 2 17 publications on, 21 22 Walt Disney World Railroad, 152 Walt Disney World Speedway, 350 51 Water-flume rides, Splash Mountain, 166 67 Water parks, 28, 320 23 Water skiing, 347, 349 Water sports, 348 49 Wave, The, 144 Wave riding, 326 27 Weather, in Florida, 24, 54 55 rain gear for, 99 water park use and, 322 Web sites, 21 23 Wedding services, 40 West Side, Disney s, 340 43 Whispering Canyon Cafe, 145 Whitewater raft rides, Kali River Rapids, 268 Wilderness Lodge and Villas, 76 77 Winn-Dixie, 56 Winnie the Pooh, The Many Adventures of, 33, 178 Winter Summerland miniature-golf facility, 353 Wishes fi reworks, 194 Wolfgang Puck Cafe, 145, 343 Wonderful World of Memories, Disney s, 338 World of Disney (store), 337 World Showcase, 222 39 American Adventure, The, 232 Canada Pavilion, 238 for children, 105 China Pavilion, 229 France Pavilion, 236 Germany Pavilion, 230 IllumiNations, 242 Italy Pavilion, 231 Japan Pavilion, 234 Kim Possible World Showcase Adventure, 239
Mexico Pavilion, 227 Morocco Pavilion, 235 Norway Pavilion, 228 not-to-be-missed, 201 United Kingdom Pavilion, 237 Kidcot Fun Stops, 225 live entertainment in, 240 42 overview of, 12 restaurants, 243 45 World Showcase Lagoon, 242 Yacht Club Resort and Villas, 70 71 Yachting, 348 Yachtsman Steakhouse, 145 Yak & Yeti, 145 Yak & Yeti Local Food Cafe, 279 Zoos. See Animal Kingdom Photo Credits 367 photo credits Ana Abejon/iStockPhoto: 90 bottom. aguirre_mar/istockphoto: 83 center. Zveiger Alexandre/iStock- Photo: 113 bottom left. Jean Assell/iStockPhoto: 28 top. Darren Baker/iStockPhoto: 97 top. Don Bayley/ istockphoto: 55. Midhat Becar/iStockPhoto: 90 top. Joshua Blake/iStockPhoto: 107, 309 bottom. bobbieo/ istockphoto: 118 left. Tom Bricker: 1, 10, 11 top right, 17 bottom left, 30, 33 top, 40, 48, 74, 80, 102 bottom right, 120, 170 bottom, 179 bottom, 189 bottom right, 190 bottom left, 192 center left and top right, 224 top and center, 243, 280 center left, 281 top right, 293 bottom, 295 top, 300, 304, 309 top. Gary Burke: 113 top right. Steve Byland/iStockPhoto: 56 center. Anna Ceglinska/iStockPhoto: 27 bottom. Cathleen Clapper/iStockPhoto: 197 center. Phil Date/iStockPhoto: 356. Mustafa Deliormanli/ istockphoto: 46. Diane Diederich/iStockPhoto: 129 bottom. DNY59/iStockPhoto: 26. Marina Dyakonova/ istockphoto: 93 top. evirgen/istockphoto: 213. Jon Fiedler: iii, 19 top left, 39, 145, 182 bottom, 239 top, 241, 254 bottom, 255 bottom, 256 bottom, 275 bottom, 289, 338. Floortje/iStockPhoto: 128 top. Florida stock/istockphoto: 5 top. David Franklin/iStockPhoto: 56 top. Lukasz Fus/iStockPhoto: 196 bottom. Lise Gagne/iStockPhoto: 174 bottom right. Xavier Gallego/iStockPhoto: 87 top left. Tim Gerdes: 57 bottom left, 103 top, 171 bottom row. Carolina Gondoputro: 126 top. Nicky Gordon/iStockPhoto: 129 top. Lyman Green: 307 top. Vanessa L. Guzan: 119 bottom left, 121 bottom, 125, 192 bottom left, 269 bottom, 314, 345, 335 top, 336 top. Alexander Hafemann/iStockPhoto: 34. Josh Hallett: 122 top, 264 top, 292, 307 bottom. Paul Hill/iStockPhoto: 47. Brian Hogan/iStockPhoto: 4 bottom. Eric Isselée/iStock- Photo: 101 bottom. Silvia Jansen/iStockPhoto: 96 bottom. Andrew Johnson/iStockPhoto: 20. Juanmonino/ istockphoto: 128 bottom left. Thomas Jung: 173 top. Scott Kochsiek/iStockPhoto: 279 top. Mark Kostich/ istockphoto: 5 bottom. Chuck Kramer: 276 bottom. Jesse Kunerth/iStockPhoto: 4 top. Maxine Lawson/ istockphoto: 83 top right. Richard Leloux/iStockPhoto: 54 top. Sean Locke/iStockPhoto: 56 bottom. Daniel Loiselle/iStockPhoto: xi. Jim Lopes/iStockPhoto: 83 top left. John McLaird/iStockPhoto: 128 bottom right. Vladimir Mucibabic/iStockPhoto: 27 top. ND1939/iStockPhoto: 107. Don Nichols/iStockPhoto: 128 top. Alex Nikada/iStockPhoto: 38 bottom left, 87 bottom left. oneclearvision/istockphoto: 298 299. Dave Oranchak: 114 top, 195 bottom right, 251 right. Brian Palmer/iStockPhoto: 87 right. Jay B. Parker: 19 top right, 192 bottom right, 222 top, 226 bottom left, 293 top, 311 bottom. Matt Pasant: 16, 17 bottom right and center, 38 top left, 103 bottom, 119 center right and top left, 151, 153, 158 top, 166 bottom, 167 bottom left, 180 top, 187, 191 bottom, 192 top left, 213, 216 bottom, 220 bottom, 224 bottom, 229 top, 236, 242 bottom, 281 top left and center left and center right, 282, 302 bottom, 306 bottom left and bottom right, 317 bottom left, 344. James Pauls/iStockPhoto: 83 bottom right. pederk/istockphoto: 23. PeJo29/iStock- Photo: 98 bottom. PenelopeB/iStockPhoto: 87 center. Joe Penniston: 12, 17 top left, 32 top and bottom, 33 center, 57 center left, 91, 103 center, 122 bottom, 156 bottom, 162 top, 164 top, 173 bottom left, 177 bottom, 179 top, 189 top, 190 bottom right, 195 center left, 208 top, 209, 227, 233 bottom, 234 bottom, 242 top, 267 bottom, 280 bottom right, 290, 296, 297 bottom, 302 top, 306 top. pixhook/istockphoto: x. Jason Pool/iStockPhoto: xvii. Stanislav Popov/iStockPhoto: 113 top left. Paul Prescott/iStockPhoto: 22. Randomphotog/iStockPhoto: 303 bottom. Steven Robertson/iStockPhoto: 98 top. Bri Sabin: 127 bottom. Thomas Damgaard Sabo: 18 bottom right, 188 top. Doug Schneider/iStockPhoto: 97 bottom. Toni Scott/ istockphoto: 303 bottom. Cody Sims: 57 top left, 159 top, 180 bottom, 273 bottom, 340. Sergey Smolyaninov/iStockPhoto: 121 top. Neil Staeck: 126 bottom. Tyler Stalman/iStockPhoto: 113 bottom right. James Steidl/iStockPhoto: 21. Carol Stokes: 79 top left. Rob Sutton: 84 top right, 86 top left. Jarek Szymanski/ istockphoto: 54 center. Alex Timaios/iStockPhoto: 8 9. Sergey Titov/iStockPhoto: 177 top, 220 top, 302 center. Frances Twitty/iStockPhoto: 28 bottom, 96 top. Joris van Caspel/iStockPhoto: 43. Dane Wirtzfeld/ istockphoto: 163 top, 166 top, 190 top, 219 center, 266 top left, 294 top. Darren Wittko: 158 bottom. wrangel/istockphoto: 45. Nicole S. Young/iStockPhoto: 323. Stefan Zwanzger: 11 bottom right, 15 bottom right, 17 top right, 146 147, 157 bottom, 166 center, 170 top, 171 top, 172, 191 top, 206 top, 214 bottom, 218 top, 221 top, 261 center, 283, 305 top, 315 bottom, 320 321, 324 325, 327, 328, 329 top, 330, 331 top and bottom, 332 333.
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