The Unofficial Guide Walt Disney World 2012 by Sehlinger, Bob -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Front Cover Central Florida Map Orlando & Walt Disney World Map Copyright Page Contents List of Maps & Diagrams Introduction

Why “Unofficial”? Walt Disney World: An Overview

PART ONE: Planning Before You Leave Home

Gathering Information

IMPORTANT WALT DISNEY WORLD ADDRESSES WALT DISNEY WORLD PHONE NUMBERS

When to Go to Walt Disney World

PART TWO: Making the Most of Your Time and Money

Allocating Money Allocating Time Understanding Walt Disney World Attractions

PART THREE: Accommodations

The Basic Considerations The Disney Resorts Walt Disney World Hotel Profiles How to Evaluate a Walt Disney World Travel Package

DISNEY LODGING FOR LESS

Hotels outside Walt Disney World Hotels and Motels: Rated and Ranked

THE TOP 30 BEST DEALS HOW THE HOTELS COMPARE HOTEL INFORMATION CHART

PART FOUR: Serenity Now! A Look at Disney-area Spas

Spa Profiles

PART FIVE: The Disney Cruise Line

The Mouse at Sea The Ships Services and Amenities Castaway Cay Disney Cruise Line and the Economy A Few Tips

PART SIX: Walt Disney World with Kids

The Ecstasy and the Agony Lost Children Disney, Kids, and Scary Stuff

SMALL-CHILD FRIGHT-POTENTIAL CHART ATTRACTION AND RIDE RESTRICTIONS

Waiting-line Strategies for Adults with Young Children The Disney Characters Character Dining

CHARACTER-MEAL HIT PARADE

Babysitting Special Programs for Children Birthdays and Special Occasions

PART SEVEN: Special Tips for Special People

Walt Disney World for Singles Walt Disney World for Couples

TIPS FOR GOING SOLO

Walt Disney World “At Large” Walt Disney World for Expectant Mothers Walt Disney World for Seniors Walt Disney World for Guests with Disabilities

PART EIGHT: Arriving and Getting Around

Getting There

RENT AT THE AIRPORT OR OFF-SITE?

Getting Oriented How to Travel around the World (or The Real Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride)

DOOR-TO-DOOR COMMUTING TIMES TO AND FROM THE DISNEY RESORTS AND PARKS

PART NINE: Bare Necessities

Credit Cards and Money Problems and Unusual Situations Services

PART TEN: Dining in and around Walt Disney World

Dining outside Walt Disney World

WHERE TO EAT OUTSIDE WALT DISNEY WORLD

Dining in Walt Disney World Disney Dining 101

ADVANCE RESERVATIONS: THE OFFICIAL LINE ADVANCE RESERVATIONS: THE UNOFFICIAL SCOOP WALT DISNEY WORLD BUFFETS AND FAMILY-STYLE RESTAURANTS

Disney Dining Suggestions Counter-service Restaurant Mini-profiles Walt Disney World Restaurants: Rated and Ranked Full-service Restaurant Profiles

WALT DISNEY WORLD RESTAURANTS BY CUISINE

PART ELEVEN: The Magic Kingdom

Arriving Getting Oriented Starting the Tour Main Street, U.S.A. Adventureland Frontierland Liberty Square Fantasyland Tomorrowland Live Entertainment in the Magic Kingdom Parades Traffic Patterns in the Magic Kingdom Magic Kingdom Touring Plans

PART TWELVE: Epcot

Arriving Getting Oriented Future World World Showcase Live Entertainment in Epcot Traffic Patterns in Epcot Epcot Touring Plans

PART THIRTEEN: Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Arriving Getting Oriented The Oasis Discovery Island Camp Minnie-Mickey Africa Asia DinoLand U.S.A. Live Entertainment in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Traffic Patterns in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Disney’s Animal Kingdom Touring Plan

PART FOURTEEN: Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Universal Orlando, and SeaWorld

Disney’s Hollywood Studios versus Universal Studios Florida Disney’s Hollywood Studios Disney’s Hollywood Studios Attractions Live Entertainment at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Disney’s Hollywood Studios Touring Plan Universal Orlando Universal Studios Florida Universal Studios Florida Attractions Live Entertainment at Universal Studios Florida Universal Studios Florida Touring Plan Universal’s Islands of Adventure Getting Oriented at Universal’s Islands of Adventure Universal’s Islands of Adventure Attractions Universal’s Islands of Adventure Touring Plan SeaWorld

PART FIFTEEN: Behind the Scenes at Walt Disney World

Multipark Tours Behind the Scenes at the Magic Kingdom Behind the Scenes at Epcot Behind the Scenes at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

PART SIXTEEN: The Water Parks

You’re Soaking in It! Blizzard Beach Typhoon Lagoon Wet ’n Wild Aquatica by SeaWorld Typhoon Lagoon versus Blizzard Beach When to Go Planning Your Day at Disney Water Parks Water-park Touring Plans

PART SEVENTEEN: Beyond the Parks

Downtown Disney ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex Walt Disney World Speedway Walt Disney World Golf Golf beyond Walt Disney World Miniature Golf

PART EIGHTEEN: Shopping in and out of Walt Disney World

Hey, Big Spender Shopping in Walt Disney World Disney Outlet Stores Shopping beyond Walt Disney World

PART NINETEEN: Nightlife in and out of Walt Disney World

Walt Disney World at Night Universal CityWalk

Appendix

Readers’ Questions to the Author Readers’ Comments Touring Plans

TYPICAL WDW STANDBY WAIT TIMES TYPICAL FASTPASS DISTRIBUTION TIMES TYPICAL UNIVERSAL STANDBY WAIT TIMES

Touring Plan Companions

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