® ® Frommer’s Walt Disney World and Orlando, 14th Edition Table of Contents Chapter 1: The Best of Walt Disney World and Orlando The Most Unforgettable Orlando Experiences The best Thrill Rides The best Water Rides The best Outdoor activities The best Family experiences The Best Free and Inexpensive Experiences The best Food and Drink Experiences The best Experiences for Adults Chapter 2: Walt Disney World and Orlando In Depth ORLANDO TODAY Orlando 101: What Happened when the Mouse Moved In Recommended Reading When to Go Weather Holidays Responsible Tourism in Orlando General Ecotourism Resources Animal-Rights Issues Neighborhoods in Brief Chapter 3: Exploring Walt Disney World Essentials Getting Information in Advance Getting to WDW by Car Parking Tickets Operating Hours Making Your Visit More Enjoyable How This Chapter Is Useful to Parents Best Time of Year to Visit Best Days to Visit Plan Your Visit Create an Itinerary for Each Day Services and Facilities in the Parks For Travelers with Special Needs The Magic Kingdom Services and Facilities in the Magic Kingdom Main Street, U.S.A. Adventureland Frontierland Liberty Square Fantasyland Tomorrowland Parades, Fireworks and More Epcot Services and Facilities in Epcot Future World World Showcase Other Shows Disney’s Hollywood Studios Services and Facilities in Disney’s Hollywood Studios Major Attractions and Shows Parades, Playgrounds and More Shopping at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Animal Kingdom Services and Facilities in Animal Kingdom The Oasis Discovery Island Dinoland U.S.A. Camp Minnie-Mickey Africa Asia Parades Disney Water Parks Typhoon Lagoon Blizzard Beach Other WDW Attractions Fantasia Gardens and Winter Summerland ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex Richard Petty Driving Experience, Indy Racing Experience, and Exotic Driving experience Chapter 4: Exploring Beyond Disney: Universal Orlando, SeaWorld and Other Attractions Universal Studios Florida Essentials Making Your Visit More Enjoyable Suggested Itineraries Services and Facilities in Universal Studios Florida Major Attractions at Universal Studios Florida Additional Attractions Shopping at Universal Studios Florida Islands of Adventure Essentials Making Your Visit More Enjoyable Suggested Itineraries Services and Facilities at Islands of Adventure Port of Entry Seuss Landing Marvel Super Hero Island Toon Lagoon Jurassic Park The Lost Continent The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Shopping at Islands of Adventure Dining at Islands of Adventure SeaWorld Essentials Making Your Visit More Enjoyable Services and Facilities at SeaWorld Major Attractions at SeaWorld Additional Attractions Shopping at SeaWorld Discovery Cove: A Dolphin Encounter Aquatica: SeaWorld’s Water Park Other Area Attractions In Kissimmee In the International Drive Area Elsewhere in Central Florida Staying Active Outdoor Recreation Chapter 5: Where to Eat The best Dining Bets In Walt Disney World In Epcot In the Magic Kingdom At Disney’s Hollywood Studios In the Animal Kingdom In the Walt Disney World Resorts In Lake Buena Vista Pleasure Island (Hyperion Wharf) Downtown Disney Marketplace Disney’s West Side Elsewhere in Lake Buena Vista In Universal Orlando Very Expensive Expensive Moderate In the International Drive Area Very Expensive Expensive Moderate Elsewhere in Orlando Very Expensive Moderate Inexpensive Only in Orlando: Dining with Disney Characters Restaurants by Cuisine Practical Matters: The Restaurant Scene Advance Reservations at WDW Restaurants A Palatable Perk: The Disney Dining Plan Chapter 6: Shopping The Shopping Scene Great Shopping Areas Orlando Area Outlets and Malls Factory Outlets The Malls Other Shopping in Orlando In Downtown Orlando A Homespun Alternative Specialty Stores Chapter 7: Walt Disney World and Orlando Entertainment and Nightlife The Performing Arts Getting Tickets Concert Halls and Auditoriums Classical Music, Opera and Dance Theater Film Dinner Theater In Walt Disney World Elsewhere in Orlando At Walt Disney World Pleasure Island (Hyperion Wharf) and Disney’s West Side Disney’s West Side AT CityWalk Hot Spots in Orlando Gay and Lesbian Nightspots Spectator Sports Arena Football Baseball Basketball Chapter 8: Where to Stay The best Hotel Bets In and Around Walt Disney World Very Expensive Expensive Moderate Inexpensive A Disney Campground “Official” Hotels in Lake Buena Vista Expensive Moderate Around Lake Buena Vista Very Expensive Expensive Moderate Inexpensive In the Kissimmee Area Expensive Moderate Inexpensive In the International Drive Area Very Expensive Expensive Moderate Inexpensive In Downtown Orlando Expensive Orlando Bed and Breakfasts Expensive Moderate Practical Information The Big Picture How to Choose a Hotel and Save Money Reservation Services Walt Disney World Central Reservations Office (CRO) and Walt Disney Travel Company Other Sources for Orlando Hotel Packages Alternative Accommodations Chapter 9: Side Trips from Orlando Tampa Essentials Exploring Animal and Theme Parks Visiting the Museums Ybor City Organized Tours Outdoor Activities Where to Eat Shopping Tampa Entertainment and Nightlife Where to Stay A Day Trip to the Space Coast ★ Essentials Attractions Beaches and Wildlife Refuges Where to Eat Chapter 10: Planning Your Trip to Walt Disney World and Orlando Getting There By Plane By Car By Train Getting Around By Disney Transportation System By Car By Bus By Motorcycle By Taxi Vacation and Cruise Packages
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