Full Description
More visitors flock to Disney each year than to any other spot on earth, with new rides and hotels sprouting up every season. This complete guide helps singles and families, the young, and the young at heart navigate this perennially popular fantasy mecca. Walt Disney World and Orlando for Dummies includes: * Full coverage of all Orlando--area parks, from Disney and Universal Orlando to SeaWorld and Discovery Cove. * Information on the latest rides and attractions, including Universal's Shrek 4--D and Jimmy Neutron's Nicktoon Blast, and Disney's Mission: Space. * Savvy, time--saving tips on how to escape the endless lines and go straight to the major attractions * Candid opinions about what's a can't miss and what's a waste of time, including a child's perspective on most of the city's theme--park attractions and rides. * An honest discussion of the pros and cons of booking accommodations inside or outside the parks
Contents
Introduction. Part Iof Walt Disney World and Orlando. Chapter 2: Planning Your Trip Schedule. Chapter 3: Preparing Your Budget. Chapter 4: Planning Ahead for Special Travel Needs. Part II: Ironing Out the Details. Chapter 5: Planes, Trains, and Automobiles: Getting to Orlando. Chapter 6: Finding the Hotel That's Right for You. Chapter 7: Booking the Best Hotel Room Your Money Can Buy. Chapter 8: Orlando's Best Hotels. Chapter 9: Tying Up the Loose Ends. Part III: Settling into Orlando. Chapter 10: Orienting Yourself in Orlando. Chapter 11: Getting Around Orlando. Chapter 12: Keeping Your Cash in Check. Part IV: Dining in Orlando. Chapter 13: The Scoop on Orlando Dining. Chapter 14: Orlando's Best Restaurants. Chapter 15: Disney Character Dining. Part V: Exploring Walt Disney World. Chapter 16: Getting Acquainted with Walt Disney World. Chapter 17: The Magic Kingdom. Chapter 18: Epcot. Chapter 19: Disney--MGM Studios. Chapter 20: Animal Kingdom. Chapter 21: Enjoying the Rest of Walt Disney World. Chapter 22: Shopping at Walt Disney World. Part VI: Exploring the Rest of Orlando. Chapter 23: Universal Studios Florida. Chapter 24: Islands of Adventure. Chapter 25: SeaWorld and Discovery Cove. Chapter 26: Other Cool Attractions. Chapter 27: A Shopper's Guide to Orlando. Part VII: Living It Up After the Sun Goes Down: Orlando Nightlife. Chapter 28: Hitting the Clubs and Bars. Chapter 29: Dinner Shows and the Orlando Theater Scene. Part VIII: The Part of Tens. Chapter 30: Top Ten Cheap Alternatives to the Parks. Chapter 31: Top Ten Fitness Activities (Other than Walking the Parks). Appendix: Quick Concierge. Worksheets. Index.
