How To Use This E-Book

This Explore Guide has been produced by the editors of Insight Guides, whose books have set the standard for visual travel guides since 1970. With ­top-­quality photography and authoritative recommendations, these guidebooks bring you the very best routes and itineraries in the world’s most exciting destinations.

Best Routes

The routes in this book provide something to suit all budgets, tastes and trip lengths. As well as covering the destination’s many classic attractions, the itineraries track lesser-known sights, and there are also ex­cursions for those who want to extend their visit outside the city. The routes embrace a range of interests, so whether you are an art fan, a gourmet, a history buff or have kids to entertain, you will find an option to suit.

We recommend reading the whole of a route before setting out. This should help you to familiarise yourself with it and enable you to plan where to stop for refreshments – options are shown in the ‘Food and Drink’ box at the end of each tour.

Introduction

The routes are set in context by this introductory section, giving an overview of the destination to set the scene, plus background information on food and drink, shopping and more, while a succinct history timeline highlights the key events over the centuries.

Directory

Also supporting the routes is a Directory chapter, with a clearly organised A–Z of practical information, our pick of where to stay while you are there and select restaurant listings; these eateries complement the more low-key cafés and restaurants that feature within the routes and are intended to offer a wider choice for evening dining. Also included here are some nightlife listings, and our recommendations for books and films about the destination.

Getting around the e-book

In the Table of Contents and throughout this e-book you will see hyperlinked references. Just tap a hyperlink once to skip to the section you would like to read. Practical information and listings are also hyperlinked, so as long as you have an external connection to the internet, you can tap a link to go directly to the website for more information.

Maps

All key attractions and sights mentioned in the text are numbered and cross-referenced to high-quality maps. Wherever you see the reference [map] just tap this to go straight to the related map. You can also double-tap any map for a zoom view.

Images

You’ll find hundreds of beautiful high-resolution images that capture the essence of the destination. Simply double-tap on an image to see it full-screen.

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Table of Contents

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Animal lovers

Art buffs

Children

Escaping the crowds

Foodies

Movie lovers

Nature lovers

Shoppers

Explore Orlando

Lakes and rivers

City layout

Rural roots

People

Theme parks and attractions

Walt Disney World Resort

Disney Springs

Universal Orlando Resort

CityWalk

SeaWorld

LEGOLAND Florida

The big splash

Food and Drink

Places to eat

Chain restaurants

Buffet restaurants

Steakhouses

High-end restaurants

Local stars

Food halls

Theme park and resort dining

Drinks

Alcoholic drinks

Coffee and tea

Shopping

Malls and shopping centers

Outlet stores

Souvenirs

Boutiques

History: Key Dates

Early history

Colonial times

Development of Orlando

20th century

21st century

The Magic Kingdom

Main Street USA

Walt Disney World Railroad

Adventureland

Jungle Cruise

Pirates of the Caribbean

Frontierland

Splash Mountain

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad

Liberty Square

The Hall of Presidents

Fantasyland

Mickey’s PhilharMagic

Peter Pan’s Flight

‘it’s a small world’

Princess Fairytale Hall

Seven Dwarfs Mine Train

Under the Sea – Journey of The Little Mermaid

Dumbo, the Flying Elephant

Tomorrowland

Space Mountain

Tomorrowland Transit Authority

Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger

Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor

Night Magic

Epcot

Future World

Spaceship Earth

Innoventions

The Land

The Seas with Nemo & Friends

Universe of Energy

Mission: SPACE

Test Track

World Showcase

Mexico, Norway, and China

Germany and Italy

The American Adventure

Japan, Morocco, and France

United Kingdom and Canada

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Lights, camera, action

The big buzz

Movie heaven

Animal Kingdom

Oasis

Discovery Island

Pandora – the world of Avatar

Africa

Rafiki’s Planet Watch

Asia

DinoLand USA

Universal Studios Florida

Production Central

New York

San Francisco

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley

World Expo

Springfield: Home of the Simpsons

Woody Woodpecker’s Kidzone

Hollywood

Island of Adventure

Marvel Super Hero Island

Toon Lagoon

Skull Island: Reign of Kong

Jurassic Park

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade

The Lost Continent

Seuss Landing

SeaWorld and Discovery Cove

SeaWorld

Sea of Shallows

Sea of Legends

Sea of Ice

Sea of Delight

Sea of Mystery

Sea of Fun

Discovery Cove

Downtown Orlando

Orange County Regional History

Downtown Arts District

Church Street

Lake Eola and Thornton Park

Side trip

Loch Haven Park

Orlando Museum of Art

Orlando theaters

Orlando Science Center

The Mennello Museum of American Art

Leu Gardens

International Drive

Beachline Expressway to Sand Lake Road

North of Sand Lake Road

Kissimmee and Celebration

Celebration

Old Town

Small-time pleasures

Historic Downtown Kissimmee

Silver Spurs Rodeo

Gatorland

LEGOLAND Florida

Winter Park

Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art

Park Avenue

Scenic Boat Tour

Hannibal Square

Rollins College

North of Orlando

Eatonville

Audubon Center for Birds of Prey

Maitland

Maitland Historical Museum and Telephone Museum

Waterhouse Residence Museum and Carpentry Shop Museum

Enzian

Wekiwa Springs State Park

Lake Jessup

Blue Springs State Park

The Space Coast

Kennedy Space Center

The Visitor Complex

Space Center tours

Merritt Island Wildlife

Canaveral National Seashore

Cocoa Beach

Tampa Bay

Canoe Escape

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

Adventure Island

Ybor City

The Florida Aquarium

Tampa Bay History Center

Glazer’s Children’s Museum

Tampa Museum of Art

The Dalí Museum

Museum of Fine Arts

Fort De Soto Park and beach

Accommodations

Reservations and prices

Booking the biggies

Theme-park transportation

Walt Disney World Resort

Universal Orlando Resort

Downtown Orlando

International Drive

Kissimmee and Celebration

Lakeland/Winter Haven

Winter Park and Maitland

The Space Coast

Tampa Bay

Restaurants

Walt Disney World Resort

Universal Orlando Resort

Downtown Orlando

International Drive and Sand Lake Road

Kissimmee and Celebration

Winter Park

The Space Coast

Tampa Bay

Nightlife

Bars

Music venues

Nightclubs

A-Z

A

Age restrictions

B

Business hours

C

Climate

Clothing

Crime and safety

Customs regulations

Customs allowances

Prohibited goods

D

Disabled travelers

E

Electricity

Embassies and consulates

Emergency numbers

G

Gay and lesbian travelers

Golf

H

Health

I

Internet

L

Lost property

M

Maps

Media

Money

P

Post

Public holidays

R

Religion

S

Smoking

T

Taxes

Telephones

Time zones

Tipping

Tour operators

Tourist information

Transportation

Arrival

Airports

Transport within Orlando

Driving

V

Visas and passports

W

Weights and measures

Books and Film

Books

Fiction

Non-fiction

Film