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All-Star Resorts, 64 Best Western Lake Buena Vista Resort for children, 71 Hotel, 7, 62 costs, 35, 36 Best Western Lakeside, 65 dining, 113 Best Western Movieland, 65 location, 4, 6, 37, 208 Best Western Plaza I-Drive, 66 room quality, 38 Best Western Universal Inn, 65 theme, 39 BoardWalk Inn and Villas, 61, 62 AmeriSuites Lake Buena Vista South, 63 amenities and recreation, 40 Animal Kingdom Lodge and Villas, 36, 62 club points, 35 amenities and recreation, 40 costs, 35, 36 child care services, 87, 88 dining, 40, 90, 118, 119, 120 costs, 35 location, 3, 37 dining, 90, 118, 119 nightlife, 41, 268 location, 4, 6, 37, 208 for romance, 90 for romance, 90 for seniors, 92 for seniors, 92 theme, 39 theme, 38 Buena Vista Motel, 67 Buena Vista Palace, 51–52, 62 Beach Club and Beach Club Villas, 61 child care services, 88 amenities and recreation, 40, 41 costs, 35 child care services, 87, 88 dining, 40, 120 clubCOPYRIGHTED points, 35 location, MATERIAL 7 costs, 35, 36 Buena Vista Suites, 63 dining, 40, 84, 118, 119 location, 3, 6, 37 Caribbean Beach Resort, 63 for romance, 90 amenities and recreation, 40, 41 for seniors, 92 costs, 35 theme, 39 dining, 113, 120 Best Western Kissimmee, 65 location, 7 21_085820_bindex.qxd 8/21/07 10:10 AM Page 278

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Caribbean Beach Resort (continued) Days Inn Universal Studios, 66 theme, 39 Days Inn West Kissimmee, 66 transportation, 104 Dolphin Resort, 62 Caribe Royal Resort Suites, 62 amenities and recreation, 40 Celebration Hotel, 61 child care services, 88 Celebrity Resorts Lake Buena Vista, 62, 69 costs, 35, 36 Celebrity Resorts Orlando, 61, 68 dining, 40, 90, 112, 119, 120 Central Motel, 67 location, 3, 6, 37 Clarion Maingate, 64 theme, 39 Clarion Universal, 65 DoubleTree Castle Hotel, 47, 63 Comfort Inn I-Drive, 66 DoubleTree Guest Suites Resort, 7, 35, 63 Comfort Inn Lake Buena Vista, 65 DoubleTree Universal, 62, 68 Comfort Inn Sandlake, 65 Comfort Suites Maingate Resort, 56–57, Econo Lodge Hawaiian Resort, 66 64 Econo Lodge I-Drive, 67 Comfort Suites Orlando, 64 Econo Lodge Polynesian Resort, 66 Comfort Suites Universal, 65 Embassy Suites Orlando I-Drive, 62 Contemporary Resort, 61 Embassy Suites Plaza I-Drive, 63 amenities and recreation, 40, 41 Embassy Suites Resort Lake Buena Vista, costs, 35 63 dining, 40, 84, 90, 118, 119, 120 Enclave Suites, 65 location, 3, 6, 37, 38 Extended Stay America, 64, 69 nightlife, 41, 267 Extended Stay Deluxe Convention Center, room quality, 38 62, 68 for seniors, 92 Extended Stay Deluxe Convention Cen- theme, 39 ter/Pointe Orlando, 66 transportation, 104, 105, 122 Extended Stay Deluxe Lake Buena Vista, Coronado Springs Resort, 63 63, 69 amenities and recreation, 40, 41 Extended Stay Deluxe Universal, 64, 69 costs, 35 Extended Stay Universal, 68 dining, 113, 120 location, 4, 6, 37, 208 Fairfield Inn & Suites Universal, 64 theme, 39 Fairfield Orlando Cypress Palms, 62 Country Inn & Suites Calypso Cay, 63 Floridian Hotel, 65 Country Inn & Suites I-Drive, 65 Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground, Country Inn & Suites Lake Buena Vista, 64 41–42, 62 Courtyard by Marriott I-Drive, 64 amenities and recreation, 41 Courtyard by Marriott Lake Buena Vista, for children, 71 63 costs, 35, 36 Courtyard Orlando Marriott Village, 63, dining, 271 68 for large groups, 38 Crowne Plaza Resort, 61 location, 6, 37 Crowne Plaza Universal, 62 nightlife, 267, 268 Cypress Pointe Resort, 63 transportation, 122

Days Inn Convention Center, 66 Gaylord Palms Resort, 57–58, 61 Days Inn I-Drive, 66 Golden Link Motel, 67 21_085820_bindex.qxd 8/21/07 10:10 AM Page 279

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Grand Floridian Beach Resort, 61 Howard Johnson Inn Maingate East, 66, amenities and recreation, 40, 41 69 child care services, 87, 88 Howard Johnson Inn Maingate West, 65 for children, 71 Howard Johnson Inn Orlando, 66 costs, 35, 36 Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel & Suites at dining, 40, 85, 90, 118, 119, 120 Orlando Convention Center, 65 location, 6, 37, 38 Howard Johnson’s Lake Front Park, 66 nightlife, 41, 267 Hyatt Place, 62, 68 for romance, 90 Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress, 53–54, 61 for seniors, 92 theme, 39 I-Drive Inn, 65 transportation, 104, 105, 122 Imperial Swan Hotel, 66 Grand Lake Resort, 64 Inn Nova, 65 Grosvenor Resort, 7, 35, 40, 64, 119 Inntel Suburban Extended Stay Universal, 65, 69 Hampton Inn Convention Center, 64 Inntel Sun Inn & Suites, 67 Hampton Inn Kirkman, 65 International Plaza Resort & Spa, 48, 64, Hampton Inn Lake Buena Vista, 64 65 Hampton Inn Universal, 65 Hard Rock Hotel, 47–48, 61 Key Motel, 67 Hawthorn Suites Lake Buena Vista, 62 Knights Inn, 67 Hawthorn Suites Orlando at SeaWorld, 64 Knights Inn Maingate, 67 Hawthorn Suites Universal, 63 Hilton Garden Inn Orlando, 63, 69 La Quinta Inn I-Drive, 64, 69 Hilton Grand Vacations Club, 62 La Quinta Inn I-Drive North, 67 Hilton Grand Vacations SeaWorld, 62 La Quinta Universal, 66 Hilton , 52, 62 Lake Buena Vista Resort, 35 child care services, 88 Legacy Grand Hotel and Suites, 67 costs, 35, 36 Liki Tiki Village, 63 dining, 40, 120 location, 7 Magic Castle Inn & Suites, 67 Holiday Inn at Disney World, 7, 35, 36, 40 Marriott Cypress Harbour Villas, 62 Holiday Inn Express Summerbay Resort, Marriott Imperial Palm Villas, 62 65 Marriott Orlando World Center, 61 Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Convention Marriott Residence Inn SeaWorld, 62 Center, 64 Marriott Village, 54–55 Holiday Inn International Resort, 64 Marriott Village Fairfield, 63 Holiday Inn Lake Buena Vista, 63 Marriott Village Springhill Suites, 64 Holiday Inn Maingate West, 65, 69 Marriott Vista Grand Villas, 61 Holiday Inn SunSpree Resort, 52–53, 65 Masters Inn I-Drive, 67 Holiday Inn Universal Studios, 65 Masters Inn Kissimmee, 67 HomeSuiteHome Eastgate, 66, 68 Masters Inn Maingate West, 67 HomeSuiteHome Maingate, 67 Meridian Hotel, 65 Homewood Suites I-Drive, 63 Meridian Palms Hotel and Villas, 64 Hotel Royal Plaza, 7, 35, 62, 64 Monte Carlo, 67 Howard Johnson Enchantedland Resort Motel 6 I-Drive, 66 Hotel, 67 Motel 6 Maingate East, 67 21_085820_bindex.qxd 8/21/07 10:10 AM Page 280

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Motel 6 Maingate West, 67 theme, 39 Mystic Dunes Resort, 62 Port Orleans Resort, 62, 63 amenities and recreation, 40, 41 Nickelodeon Family Suites by Holiday for children, 71 Inn, 49, 63 costs, 35 dining, 113, 118 Old Key West Resort, 61 location, 7 amenities and recreation, 41 theme, 39 club points, 35 Portofino Bay Hotel, 50, 61 costs, 35, 36 dining, 118 Quality Inn & Suites Eastgate, 65, 68 location, 7, 37 Quality Inn & Suites Universal, 65, 69 for seniors, 92 Quality Inn I-Drive, 65 theme, 39 Quality Inn Maingate West, 66 Omni Orlando Resort at Champions- Quality Inn Plaza, 66 Gate, 61 Quality Suites Maingate East, 63, 68 Orange Lake Resort & Country Club, 58, Quality Suites Universal, 64 61 Orlando Grand Plaza, 66 Radisson Resort Orlando Celebration, Orlando Vista Hotel, 63, 69 59, 62 Radisson Worldgate Resort, 64 Palm Lakefront Resort & Hotel, 67 Ramada Inn, 66, 67 Palms Hotel & Villas by Lexington, 64, 69 Ramada Inn I-Drive Orlando, 64 Palms Hotel & Villas Kissimmee, 62, 68 Ramada Maingate West, 65 Palomino Suites Lake Buena Vista, 64 Ramada Plaza & Inn Gateway, 64, 65 Parkway International Resort, 63 Red Roof Inn Convention Center, 66 Peabody Orlando, 61 Red Roof Inn Kissimmee, 67 Polynesian Isles Resort, 63 Renaissance Orlando Resort, 62 Polynesian Resort, 61 Residence Inn Convention Center, 63 amenities and recreation, 40, 41 Residence Inn Lake Buena Vista, 64 Polynesian Resort (continued) Residence Inn Orlando, 64 child care services, 87, 88 Riande Continental Plaza, 67 for children, 71 Ritz-Carlton Orlando Grande Lakes, 61 costs, 35 Rodeway Inn I-Drive, 67 dining, 40, 85, 113, 120, 272 Rodeway Inn Maingate, 66 location, 3, 6, 37, 38 Rosen Centre Hotel, 61 nightlife, 267 Rosen Plaza Hotel, 61 for romance, 90 Rosen Shingle Creek, 50–51, 61 room quality, 38 Royal Celebration, 66 for seniors, 92 Royal Pacific Resort, 62 theme, 38–39 transportation, 104, 105, 122 Saratoga Resort Villas, 63 Pop Century Resort, 64 Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa, 62 for children, 71 amenities and recreation, 40, 41 costs, 35, 36 club points, 35 dining, 113 costs, 35, 36 location, 6 dining, 119 21_085820_bindex.qxd 8/21/07 10:10 AM Page 281

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location, 7, 37 Travelodge Suites Eastgate, 65, 68 nightlife, 41 Travelodge Suites Maingate, 67 Seralago Hotel, 65 Shades of Green, 61, 68 Vacation Village at Parkway, 61, 68 amenities and recreation, 41 costs, 36 Westgate Inn, 66 golf, 265 Westgate Lakes, 61, 69 location, 3, 6, 37 Westgate Palace, 65 Sheraton Safari Hotel, 55, 63 Westgate Resorts, 61, 62, 63, 68, 69 Sheraton Studio City, 62, 68 Wilderness Lodge Resort and Villas, 62 Sheraton Vistana Resort, 56, 63 amenities and recreation, 40, 41 Silver Lake Resort, 65 child care services, 87, 88 Sleep Inn Convention Center, 67 for children, 71 Spring Hill Suites by Marriott, 63 club points, 35 Star Island Resort, 63 costs, 35, 36 Staybridge Suites Hotel, 63 dining, 113, 118, 120 Staybridge Suites Lake Buena Vista, 64 location, 3, 6, 37, 38 Suites at Old Town, 66 nightlife, 267 Summer Bay Resort, 66 for romance, 90 Super 8 East, 66 for seniors, 92 Super 8 Kissimmee, 66 theme, 38 Super 8 Lakeside, 66 transportation, 122 Super 8 Universal, 67 Wyndham Orlando, 63, 68 Swan Resort, 61 Wynfield Inn, 67 amenities and recreation, 40 child care services, 88 Yacht Club and Yacht Club Villas, 62 costs, 35, 36 amenities and recreation, 40, 41 dining, 40, 85, 112, 120 child care services, 87, 88 location, 3, 6, 37 costs, 35 nightlife, 41 dining, 40, 118, 120 theme, 39 location, 3, 6, 37 for romance, 90 Travelodge I-Drive, 67 for seniors, 92 Travelodge Maingate East, 65 theme, 39 21_085820_bindex.qxd 8/21/07 10:10 AM Page 282 21_085820_bindex.qxd 8/21/07 10:10 AM Page 283

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Akershus Royal Banquet Hall, 84, 116, Crystal Palace, 85, 115, 119 119, 121 All-Star Cafe, 118 Dairy Queen, 57 Andiamo Italian Bistro & Grille, 120 Artist Point, 118, 121 ESPN Club, 118 50’s Prime Time Cafe, 116, 118 Backlot Express, 114 Fish Bones, 54 Bahama Breeze, 54 Flame Tree Barbecue, 116 Baskervilles, 119 Flying Fish Cafe, 90, 121 Beaches & Cream, 118 Fountain, The, 119 Benihana—Steakhouse & Sushi, 120 Fresh Mediterranean Market, 120 Biergarten, 116, 119, 191 Fulton’s Crab House, 90, 121 Big River Grille & Brewing Works, 119 Bistro de Paris, 90, 119 Garden Grill, 83, 85, 112, 118 bluezoo, 121 Garden Grove Cafe, 85 Boatwright’s Dining Hall, 118 Golden Corral, 54 Boma, 118, 119 Gourmet Bean Coffee and Pastry Shop, Bongo’s Cuban Cafe, 119, 262, 269 54 Brown Derby, 90, 116, 118 Grand Floridian Cafe, 118

Café Tu Tu Tango, 47 Hollywood & Vine, 85, 116, 118, 119 California Grill, 90, 118 Hollywood Brown Derby, 90, 116, 118 Cape May Cafe, 84, 119 House of Blues, 118, 262, 269 Cap’n Jack’s, 121, 262 Chef Mickey’s, 84, 119 Il Mulino, 120 Cinderella’s Royal Table, 83, 84, 115, 118 Citricos, 120 Jiko, 90, 118 Concourse Steakhouse, 121 Joy of Tea, The, 191 Coral Reef, 90, 121 21_085820_bindex.qxd 8/21/07 10:10 AM Page 284

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Kimonos, 120 Rose & Crown Pub, 194 Kona Cafe, 121 Rose and Crown, 90, 119

Le Cellier Steakhouse, 121 San Angel Inn, 120 Les Chefs de France, 116, 119 Sand Trap Bar & Grill, 118 Liberty Inn, 193 Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant, 116, Liberty Tree Tavern, 84, 112, 115, 118 119 Shula’s Steakhouse, 90, 121 McDonald’s, 262 Shutters at Old Port Royale, 121 Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano, Spoodles, 90, 120 116, 120 Subway, 57 Maxine’s Kitchen, 53 Sunshine Season Food Fair, 114 Maya Grill, 120 TCBY Yogurt, 54 Narcoossee’s, 90, 121 Teppanyaki Dining Room, 120 1900 Park Fare, 85, 119 TGI Friday’s, 57 Nine Dragons Restaurant, 119 Tomorrowland Terrace Noodle Station, 114 ‘Ohana, 85, 113, 121 Tony’s Town Square Restaurant, 115, Olivia’s Cafe, 118 120 Oscar Mayer 1883 Deli, 54 Turf Club Bar & Grill, 119 Oscar Mayer Hot Dog Construction Tusker House Restaurant, 84, 116–17 Company, 54 Outback, The, 121 Victoria & Albert’s, 90, 120 Outback Steakhouse, 57 Vito’s Chop House, 47

Palm Restaurant, 48 Watercress Café, 51 Pizza Hut, 48, 54 Whispering Canyon Cafe, 113, 118 Planet Hollywood, 118, 262, 269 Wolfgang Puck Cafe, 118, 262, 269 Plaza Restaurant, 119 Wolfgang Puck Express, 262 Portobello Yacht Club, 90, 120 Yacht Club Galley, 118 Raglan Road Irish Pub & Restaurant, 120 Yachtsman Steakhouse, 121 Rainforest Cafe, 116, 118, 215, 262 Yak and Yeti, 215 Restaurant Marrakesh, 116, 120, 193 Yorkshire County Fish Shop, 194 21_085820_bindex.qxd 8/21/07 10:10 AM Page 285

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AAA Car Care Center, 101, 103, 107 vacation club points for, 34 Accommodations, 30–69 Addresses, important, 12–13 amenities in, 40–41 Admission babysitting services in, 87–88 advance purchase, 21 best deals, 68–69 Annual Pass, 19–20, 33–34 for children, 30–31, 41 base ticket add-ons, 18–20 condominiums, 46 costs, 18–20 costs, 31, 36 discounts with, 33–34 discounts for, 32–36, 44–46 guaranteed, 31 Disney World, 30–42 Magic Your Way, 18 International Drive area, 42–43, Pleasure Island, 272–73 47–51 types, 17–20 Internet information on, 44–46 water parks, 19, 20 Lake Buena Vista/I-4 Corridor, 44, Advance reservations, for restaurants, 51–56 82–83, 86, 111, 174 for large groups, 38 Adventureland locations of, 37–38 attractions, 128–30 maps, 43 Enchanted Tiki Room, 128 nightlife in, 41, 267–68 fright-potential chart, 76 outside Disney World, 42–59 Jungle Cruise, 128–29 rating/ranking of, 59–69 Magic Carpets of Aladdin, The, 129 recreation in, 40–41, 264–65 not-to-be missed, 126 reservations for, 10–11, 32–36, 46 Pirates of the Caribbean, 130 restaurants in, 40 Swiss Family Treehouse, 130 romantic, 90 Africa, 218–23 room quality, 38 Airport selection, 36–41 driving route from, 97 for seniors, 91–92 transportation to/from, 98–100 themes, 38–40 Aladdin, Magic Carpets of, The, 129 transportation to/from, 101–3 Alcoholic beverages, 273 US 192, 44, 56–59 All about Kids, 87, 88 21_085820_bindex.qxd 8/21/07 10:10 AM Page 286

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American Adventure, The, 192–93 parking, 209 American Gardens Theater, 196 services, 212 Andanapur, 223 times to visit, 14, 209, 212 Animal care, 109 touring plans, 231–33 Animal Kingdom, 208–33 transportation to/from, 101, 103, 104 accommodations near, 37 Animation Courtyard, 238 Africa, 218–23 Animation tours, 245–46 arrival at, 208–9, 212 Aquariums, 175–77 Asia, 223–27 Arcades, Frontierland Shootin’ Arcade, attendance patterns, 14 132 attractions, 213, 215–30 Ariel’s Grotto, 137 Boneyard, The, 227 Asia, 223–27 Character Trails, 216–17 Astro Orbiter, 146–47 Conservation Station, 221–22 Atlantic Dance Hall, 268 Dinosaur (ride), 228 Attendance patterns, 14–16 Expedition Everest, 223–24 Attractions. See also specific attractions Festival of the Lion King, 217–18 closed for repairs, 107 Finding Nemo-The Musical, 229–30 FASTPASS for, 26–29, 123, 126 Flights of Wonder, 224–25 frightening for children, 76–80 fright-potential chart, 80 not-to-be-missed. See Not-to-be- Grandmother Willow’s Grove, 218 missed attractions Habitat Habit!, 222 types, 23–24 It’s Tough to Be a Bug!, 215–16 Auto club discounts, 34 Kali River Rapids, 225–26 Auto racing, 264 Kilimanjaro Safaris, 219–20 Automated teller machines, 106 Maharaja Jungle Trek, 226–27 Animal Kingdom, 212 not-to-be-missed, 213 Disney-MGM Studios, 239 Pangani Forest Exploration Trail, Future World, 173 220–21 Magic Kingdom, 127 Pocahontas and Her Forest Friends, 218 Primeval Whirl, 228–29 Babysitting and childcare, 30, 41, 73–74, Rafiki’s Planet Watch, 221 87–88 Theater in the Wild, 229–30 Animal Kingdom, 212 Tree of Life, 215–16 Disney-MGM Studios, 239 TriceraTop Spin, 230 Future World, 173 Wildlife Express, 222–23 Magic Kingdom, 127 Camp Minnie-Mickey, 216–18 Backlot Tour, 240–41 DinoLand U.S.A., 227–30 Barnstormer at Goofy’s Wiseacres Farm, Discovery Island, 214–16 143–44 Disney characters, 82, 216–18 Baseball, 263 eating in, 116–17, 213 Bay Lake, 154 live entertainment, 230–31 Bears, animatronic, 131–32 map, 210–11 Beauty and the Beast, 250 Oasis, The, 213–14 Belle, Storytime with, 153–54 operating hours, 209, 212 Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, 131 orientation to, 213 Biking, 41, 263 overview, 4, 208, 213 Birds parades, 230–31 Enchanted Tiki Room, 128 21_085820_bindex.qxd 8/21/07 10:10 AM Page 287

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Flights of Wonder, 224–25 Character Trails, 216–17 Blizzard Beach, 4, 258–60 Children, 70–88 BoardWalk, 5, 268 accommodations for, 31, 41, 71 Boat rides age recommendations, 70 Gran Fiesta Tour Starring the Three babysitting/care for, 30, 41, 73–74, 127, Caballeros, 189 173, 212, 239 IllumiNations, 200 Animal Kingdom, 212 It’s A Small World, 138–39 Disney-MGM Studios, 239 Jungle Cruise, 128–29 Future World, 173 Kali River Rapids, 225–26 Magic Kingdom, 127 Liberty Belle Riverboat, 136–37 fright-potential chart, 76–80 Living with , 179 health and comfort matters, 72–73 , 190 rest for, 70–71 Pirates of the Caribbean, 130 time of year to visit with, 70 Splash Mountain, 132–34 touring plans for, 159–60, 164–68 Boating, 41, 263 waiting line strategies for, 75, 80 , 183–84 China Pavilion, 191 Boneyard, The, 227 Cinderella Castle, 123 Bonnet Creek Golf Club, 265 Cinderella’s Golden Carousel, 138 Buggy rides, 264 Circle of Life, 178–79 Bus service, 99–100, 103–5 Cirque du Soleil La Nouba, 4, 262, 269 Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin, 147 City Hall, 127 , 175 Cabs, 98, 103 Coca-Cola exhibit, 175 Camera Centers, 109–10 Condominiums, 46 Camp Dolphin, 88 Conservation Station, 221–22 Camp Minnie-Mickey, 216–18 Costs Campfire program, 268 accommodations, 31, 35, 36 Campgrounds, 41–42 admission, 18–20 Canada Pavilion, 194–95 food, 113–14 Car(s) Country Bear Jamboree, 131–32 miniature, 151 Couples, 89–90 rental, 99, 100 , 184 repair of, 101, 103, 107 Credit cards, 106, 112 travel in Crowds, 14–16, 24 directions to Walt Disney World, 12, Crush, Turtle Talk with, 177–78 95–98 Cub’s Den, 88 to/from theme parks, 101–3 Cyberlator, 263 Carousel of Progress, 152 Carousels, Cinderella’s Golden, 138 Dining. See Eating and restaurants Cash machines, 106 Dinner shows, 270–72 Animal Kingdom, 212 DinoLand U.S.A., 227–30 Disney-MGM Studios, 239 Dinosaur (ride), 228 Future World, 173 Disabled visitors, 9, 92–94 Magic Kingdom, 127 Discounts, 10–11, 32–36, 44–46 Castle, Cinderella, 123 Discovery Island, Animal Kingdom, Castle Forecourt Stage, 153 214–16 Character(s), Disney. See Disney characters Disney, Walt, tribute to, 253–54 21_085820_bindex.qxd 8/21/07 10:10 AM Page 288

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Disney characters, 80–87 Hollywood Boulevard, 238, 240–54 Animal Kingdom, 82, 216–18, 230–31 live entertainment, 254–55 at campfire program, 268 vs. Magic Kingdom, 234 dining with, 82–87 map, 236–37 Disney-MGM Studios, 82, 254–55 orientation to, 238 , 81–82, 196 overview, 3–4 “friends” of, 86–87 parades, 254–55 locations of, 80–82 services, 239 Magic Kingdom, 81, 142–46, 152–55 Sunset Boulevard, 238 Mickey’s Toontown Fair, 142–46 touring plans, 255–57 Disney Vacation Club, 34 transportation to/from, 101, 103, 104 Disney Wilderness Preserve, 263–64 Disney-MGM Studios Backlot Tour, Disney-MGM Studios, 234–57 240–41 accommodations near, 37 DisneyQuest, 4, 262–63 arrival at, 238 Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings and Honey- attendance patterns, 14 moons, 89–90 attractions, 235, 239–54 Disney’s West Side, 4–5, 262, 268–69 Backlot Tour, 240–41 Disney’s Wide World of Sports, 5, 263 Beauty and the Beast, 250 Doctors, 108 Fantasmic!, 241–42, 267 Donald’s Boat, 144 fright-potential chart, 79 Downtown Disney, 4–5, 261–63, 268–69 Great Movie Ride, The, 242 Downtown Disney Marketplace, 4, Honey, I Shrunk the Kids Movie Set 261–62, 268 Adventure, 242–43 Dress recommendations, for restaurants, Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular, 111 243–44 Driving. See Car(s) Jim Henson’s Muppet-Vision 3-D, 244 Drugstores, 108 Lights! Motors! Action! Extreme Stunt Dumbo the Flying Elephant, 138 Show, 244–45 Magic of Disney Animation, The, Eagle Pines golf course, 265 245–46 Early entry, 15–16 not-to-be-missed, 235 Eating and restaurants, 111–21 One Man’s Dream, 253–54 in accommodations, 40 Playhouse Disney—Live on Stage, 246 advance reservations for, 82–83, 86, Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster, 247–48 111, 174 Sounds Dangerous, 248 Animal Kingdom, 116–17, 213 , 248–49 buffets, 112–13 Streets of America, 249 cafeterias, 113 Theater of the Stars, 250, 255 costs, 113–14 Toy Story Mania, 250–51 counter-service, 113–14 Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, The, credit cards for, 112 251–52 cuisines, 119–21 Voyage of the Little Mermaid, 253 dietary restrictions in, 92, 93 Walt Disney tribute, 253–54 dinner shows, 270–72 days to visit, 14 Disney characters in, 82–87 Disney characters at, 82, 254–55 Disney-MGM Studios, 116 eating in, 114, 116 Downtown Disney, 268–69 vs. Epcot, 234 dress for, 111 21_085820_bindex.qxd 8/21/07 10:10 AM Page 289

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Epcot, 40, 115–16, 190–94 Fairy Godmothers, 87 fast casual, 114 Fairytale Gardens, Storytime with Belle, full-service, 112, 115–17 153–54 for large groups, 32 Fantasia Gardens Miniature Golf, 266 Magic Kingdom, 115 Fantasmic!, 235, 241–42, 267 Pleasure Island, 273–74 Fantasyland, 137–42 romantic, 90 attractions smoking in, 111–12 Ariel’s Grotto, 137 vendor food, 114–15 Cinderella’s Golden Carousel, 138 Wide World of Sports, 263 Dumbo the Flying Elephant, 138 Echo Lake, 238 fright-potential chart, 77 Elephant ride, 138 It’s A Small World, 138–39 Ellen’s Energy Adventure, 186–87 Mad Tea Party, 139 Enchanted Tiki Room, 128 Many Adventures of Winnie the Entertainment. See also Live Pooh, The, 139–40 entertainment; Shows, theater and Mickey’s PhilharMagic, 140–41 stage not-to-be missed, 126 internet information on, 11 Peter Pan’s Flight, 141 Epcot, 170–207 Pooh’s Playfull Spot, 141–42 accommodations near, 37 Snow White’s Scary Adventure, 142 advance reservations in, 115–16 FASTPASS, 26–29, 123, 126 arrival at, 171 Festival of the Lion King, 217–18 attendance patterns, 14–16 Figment, 181–82 attractions. See also specific attractions Films fright-potential chart, 77–79 Circle of Life, 178–79 Future World, 174–78 Honey, I Shrunk the Audience, 180–81 not-to-be-missed, 171 , 193–94 World Showcase, 188–95 Jim Henson’s Muppet-Vision 3-D, 244 days to visit, 14–16 , 184–85 Disney characters in, 81–82, 196 Mickey’s PhilharMagic, 140–41 vs. Disney-MGM Studios, 234 O Canada!, 194–95 eating in, 40, 114–16, 190–94 One Man’s Dream, 253–54 Future World, 77–78, 171–72, 173–88 , 191 IllumiNations, 197–200, 267 , 177–78 live entertainment, 195–200 Finding Nemo-The Musical, 229–30 map, 172 Fireworks, 154, 267 orientation to, 171–73 First aid, 72–73 overview, 3, 170–73 Animal Kingdom, 212 parking, 171 Disney-MGM Studios, 239 services, 173 Future World, 173 touring plans, 200–205 Magic Kingdom, 127 one-day, 202–4 Fishing, 263 two-day, 204–5 Flag retreat, 154 transportation to/from, 101–5 Flight simulation rides World Showcase, 78–79, 171–72, 188–95 Mission: Space, 185–86 Exit Information Guide, 44–45 Soarin’, 179–80 Expedition Everest, 223–24 Star Tours, 248–49 Extra Magic Hours, 15–16, 30, 212 Flights of Wonder, 224–25 21_085820_bindex.qxd 8/21/07 10:10 AM Page 290

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Floating Electrical Pageant, The, 154, 267 : Ellen’s Energy Traveler Discount Guide, 9 Adventure, 186–87 Food. See Eating and restaurants Pavilion, 183–85 Fort Langhorn, 134–35 live entertainment, 195–97 Fountains map, 172 Ariel’s Grotto, 137 services, 173 Donald’s Boat, 144 Epcot, 187–88, 195–96 Germany Pavilion, 191–92 France Pavilion, 193–94 Golf, 37, 41, 265–66 Fright-potential chart for children, 76–80 miniature, 266 Frontierland, 131–35, 153 Goodwill ambassadors, in Animal King- attractions dom, 231 Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, 131 Gran Fiesta Tour Starring the Three Country Bear Jamboree, 131–32 Caballeros, 189 fright-potential chart, 76, 131–35, Grandmother Willow’s Grove, 218 153 Great Movie Ride, The, 242 Frontierland Shootin’ Arcade, 132 Grocery stores, 110 not-to-be missed, 126 Guest Assistance Card, 94 Splash Mountain, 132–34 Guest Relations, 173–74 Tom Sawyer Island and Fort Guidebooks, 8–9 Langhorn, 134–35 Frontierland Shootin’ Arcade, 132 Habitat Habit!, 222 Future World, 171–72 Hall of Presidents, The, 135–36 attractions, 171, 174–88 Handicapped visitors, 9, 92–94 Body Wars, 183–84 Harambe, 218–19 Circle of Life, 178–79 Haunted Mansion, The, 136 Club Cool, 175 Health matters, 72–73 Cranium Command, 184 Hearing-impaired visitors, 93–94 fright-potential chart, 77–78 Highway systems, 12, 95–98 Honey, I Shrunk the Audience, 180–81 Hiking trails, 263–64 Igloo, The, 175 Holidays, 14–16 Imagination Pavilion, 181–82 Hollywood Boulevard, 238, 240–54 , 174–75, 195–96 Honey, I Shrunk the Audience, 180–81 Journey into Your Imagination with Honey, I Shrunk the Kids Movie Set Ad- Figment, 181–82 venture, Land Pavilion, The, 178–80 242–43 , 179 Honeymoons, 89–90 Making of Me, The, 184–85 Hoop-Dee-Doo Revue, 271 Mission: Space, 185–86 Horseback riding, 263 “Mom, I Can’t Believe It’s Disney!” Hotels. See Accommodations Fountain, The, 187–88 Hours of operation, 22–23 not-to-be missed, 171 Animal Kingdom, 209, 212 Seas with Nemo and Friends, The, Epcot, 170–71 175–78 transportation system, 104 Soarin’, 179–80 Humumga Kowabunga water slide, 259 , 174 , 182–83 Igloo, The, 175 Turtle Talk with Crush, 177–78 IllumiNations, 197–200, 267 21_085820_bindex.qxd 8/21/07 10:10 AM Page 291

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Imagination Pavilion, 181–82 Liberty Square, 135–37 Impressions de France, 193–94 attractions Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular, fright-potential chart, 76, 135–37 243–44 Hall of Presidents, The, 135–36 Information, 8–14. See also Internet Haunted Mansion, The, 136 information Liberty Belle Riverboat, 136–37 discussion boards, 11 not-to-be missed, 126 driving directions, 12 Lights! Motors! Action! Extreme Stunt Epcot, 173–74 Show, 244–45 rumors, 11 Live entertainment. See also Shows, Innoventions, 174–75, 195–96 theater and stage International Gateway, 199 Animal Kingdom, 230–31 Internet information, 9–12, 33, 44–46 Disney-MGM Studios, 254–55 on accommodations, 44–46 Epcot, 195–200 on disabled access, 92–94 Magic Kingdom, 152–55 on discounts, 10–11, 33–34 Living with the Land, 179 insider site, 11–12 Lockers, storage, 109 on rumors, 11 Animal Kingdom, 212 on traffic, 12 Disney-MGM Studios, 239 Walt Disney official site, 10 Future World, 173 Walt Disney World official site, 9, 10, 33 Magic Kingdom, 127 on weather, 12 Lodging. See Accommodations Italy Pavilion, 192 Lost and found, 107–8 It’s A Small World, 138–39 Animal Kingdom, 212 It’s Tough to Be a Bug!, 215–16 Disney-MGM Studios, 239 Future World, 173 Japan Pavilion, 193 Magic Kingdom, 127 Jellyrolls at the Boardwalk, 268 Lost persons Jim Henson’s Muppet-Vision 3-D, 244 Animal Kingdom, 212 Journey into Your Imagination with Disney-MGM Studios, 239 Figment, 181–82 Future World, 173 Jungle Cruise, 128–29 Magic Kingdom, 127 Luaus, 272 Kali River Rapids, 225–26 Kidcot Fun Stops, 188 Mad Tea Party, 139 Kidcot Fun Zones, 196 Maelstrom, 190 Kids’ Discovery Club, 231 Magic Carpets of Aladdin, The, 129 Kid’s Nite Out, 87 Magic Kingdom, 122–69 Kilimanjaro Safaris, 219–20 accommodations near, 37–38 Kissimmee—St. Cloud Tour & Travel Sales Adventureland, 76, 128–30 Guide, 9 attendance patterns, 14–16 attractions, 126–52. See also specific La Nouba, Cirque du Soleil, 4, 262, 269 attractions Lake Buena Vista Golf Course, 265 fright-potential chart, 76–77 Lake Russell, 264 not-to-be-missed, 126 Land Pavilion, The, 178–80 Disney characters in, 81, 142–46, LEGO Imagination Center, 261 152–55 Liberty Belle Riverboat, 136–37 vs. Disney-MGM Studios, 234 21_085820_bindex.qxd 8/21/07 10:10 AM Page 292

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Magic Kingdom (continued) Marketplace, Downtown Disney, 4, attractions (continued) 261–62 eating in, 114, 115 Meals. See Eating and restaurants Fantasyland, 77, 137–42 Mears Motor Transportation Service, 98 FASTPASS, 123, 126 Medical matters, 72–73, 108 fright-potential chart, 76–77 Merry-go-rounds, Cinderella’s Golden Frontierland, 76, 131–35, 153 Carousel, 138 Liberty Square, 76, 135–37 Messages, 109 live entertainment, 152–55 Mexico Pavilion, 189 Main Street, U.S.A., 76, 126–28 MGM Studios. See Disney-MGM Studios map, 124–25 Mickey’s Backyard Barbecue, 271–72 Mickey’s Toontown Fair, 142–46 Mickey’s Country House & Judge’s Tent, orientation to, 122–23 144–45 overview, 3 Mickey’s PhilharMagic, 140–41 attractions (continued) Mickey’s Toontown Fair, 142–46 parades, 155–57 attractions parking, 122 Barnstormer at Goofy’s Wiseacres for seniors, 91–92 Farm, 143–44 services, 127 Donald’s Boat, 144 Tomorrowland, 77, 146–52, 154 fright-potential chart, 77 touring plans, 157–69 Mickey’s Country House & Judge’s with children, 159–60, 164–68 Tent, 144–45 instructions for, 161 Minnie’s Country House, 145 one-day, 160–66 Toontown Hall of Fame, 145–46 overview, 157–61 Military personnel, accommodations for, selection of, 158–59 36 two-day, 159–60, 166–69 Miniature golf, 266 transportation to/from, 101–5 Minnie’s Country House, 145 Magic of Disney Animation, The, 245–46 Mission: Space, 185–86 Magic Your Way, 18 “Mom, I Can’t Believe It’s Disney!” Magical Express, 99–100 Fountain, The, 187–88 Magnolia golf course, 265 Money matters, 106 Maharaja Jungle Trek, 226–27 Monorail, 105–6 Main Street, U.S.A., 76, 126–28 Monsters, Inc. Comedy Club, 147–48 Making of Me, The, 184–85 Morocco Pavilion, 193 Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, Motor Stunt Show, 244–45 The, 139–40 Mount Mayday, 259 Maps Mouseketeer Club, 88 accommodations, 43 Movies. See Films Animal Kingdom, 210–11 Muppet-Vision 3-D, Jim Henson’s, 244 Disney-MGM Studios, 236–37 Epcot, 172 Neverland Club, 88 Future World, 172 Nightlife, 267–74 Lake Buena Vista Resort area, 96 in accommodations, 41 Magic Kingdom, 124–25 BoardWalk, 5 Walt Disney World Property Map, 101 Downtown Disney, 4–5, 261–63 World Showcase, 172 Epcot, 267 21_085820_bindex.qxd 8/21/07 10:10 AM Page 293

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Pleasure Island, 272–74 Peter Pan’s Flight, 141 for singles, 89 Petting zoo, 221–22 No Expiration Date admission, 19–21 Pharmacies, 108 Norway Pavilion, 190 Physicians, 108 Not-to-be-missed attractions Pirates of the Caribbean, 130 Animal Kingdom, 213 Planet Watch, Rafiki’s, 221 Disney-MGM Studios, 235 Playgrounds Epcot, 171 Boneyard, The, 227 Future World, 171 Donald’s Boat, 144 Magic Kingdom, 126 Honey, I Shrunk the Kids Movie Set World Showcase, 171 Adventure, 242–43 Pooh’s Playfull Spot, 141–42 O Canada!, 194–95 Tom Sawyer Island, 134–35 Oak Trail golf course, 265 Playhouse Disney—Live on Stage, 246 Oasis, The, 213–14 Pleasure Island, 4, 262, 268, 272–74 Off-season touring, 14–15 Pocahontas and Her Forest Friends, 218 Once Upon a Toy, 261 Pooh’s Playfull Spot, 141–42 One Man’s Dream, 253–54 Pop Gallery, 262 Online information. See Internet Premium Annual Pass, 19–20 information Prescriptions, 108 Opening procedures, 161–62 Presidents, The Hall of, 135–36 Operating hours, 22–23 Primeval Whirl, 228–29 Animal Kingdom, 209, 212 Epcot, 170–71 Quicksilver Tour & Transportation, 99 transportation system, 104 Orlando MagiCard, 9, 44 Rafiki’s Planet Watch, 221 Osprey Ridge golf course, 265 Railroads Walt Disney World Railroad, 127–28, Package Pick-Up, 109 135 Pal Mickey, 107 Wildlife Express, 222–23 Palm golf course, 265 Rain and rain gear, 108–9 Pangani Forest Exploration Trail, 220–21 Recreation, 40–41, 264–65 Parades Reflections of China, 191 Animal Kingdom, 230–31 Reservations Disney-MGM Studios, 254–55 accommodations, 10–11, 32–36, 46 Magic Kingdom, 155–57 dinner shows, 270–71 Park hopping, 19, 20 restaurants, 82–83, 86, 111, 115–16, Parking, 101–3 174 with accommodations, 31 Restaurants. See Eating and restaurants Animal Kingdom, 209 Richard Petty Driving Experience, 264 for disabled visitors, 93 Riverboats, 136–37 Epcot, 171 Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster, 247–48 Magic Kingdom, 122 Roller coasters Pleasure Island, 273–74 Barnstormer at Goofy’s Wiseacres Passes. See Admission Farm, 143–44 Passport Kits, 188 Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, 131 Pet care, 109 Expedition Everest, 223–24 21_085820_bindex.qxd 8/21/07 10:10 AM Page 294

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Roller coasters (continued) Country Bear Jamboree, 131–32 Primeval Whirl, 228–29 Cranium Command, 184 Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster, 247–48 Fantasmic!, 235, 241–42 Space Mountain, 148–50 Festival of the Lion King, 217–18 Romantic accommodations and Finding Nemo-The Musical, 229–30 restaurants, 90 Flights of Wonder, 224–25 Running, 41 Hall of Presidents, The, 135–36 It’s Tough to Be a Bug!, 215–16 Sandcastle Club, 88 Monsters, Inc. Comedy Club, 147–48 Seas with Nemo and Friends,The, 175–78 Playhouse Disney—Live on Stage, 246 Seasons to visit, 14–16, 70 Pocahontas and Her Forest Friends, 218 Seniors, 91–92 Sounds Dangerous, 248 Services Stitch’s Great Escape, 150–51 Animal Kingdom, 212 Theater in the Wild, 229–30 for autistic children, 94 Theater of the Stars, 250 automated teller machines, 106, 127, Universe of Energy: Ellen’s Energy 173, 212, 239 Adventure, 186–87 babysitting and childcare, 30, 41, Voyage of the Little Mermaid, 253 73–74, 87–88, 127, 173, 212, 239 Shuttles, 98 car repair, 107 Sight-impaired visitors, 93–94 cash machines, 106, 127, 173, 212, 239 Simba’s Clubhouse, 88 for disabled visitors, 92–94 Singles, 89 Disney-MGM Studios, 239 Small World, It’s A, 138–39 Epcot, 173–74 Smoking, 111–12 first aid, 72–73, 127, 173, 212, 239 Snorkeling, 259 lost and found, 127, 173, 212, 239 Snow White’s Scary Adventure, 142 lost persons, 127, 173, 212, 239 Soarin’, 179–80 Magic Kingdom, 127 Sounds Dangerous, 248 messages, 109 Space Mountain, 148–50 Package Pick-Up, 109 Spaceship Earth, 174 pet care, 109 Speedway photographic, 109–10 Tomorrowland Indy, 151 storage lockers, 109, 127, 173, 212, 239 Walt Disney World, 264 strollers, 74, 127, 173, 212, 239 Spirit of Aloha, 272 wheelchairs, 93, 127, 173, 212, 239 Splash Mountain, 132–34 Seven Seas Lagoon, 154 Sports, 5, 263 Shark Reef, 259 Stage shows. See Shows, theater and Shootin’ Arcade, Frontierland, 132 stage Shopping Star Tours, 248–49 Disney’s West Side, 268–69 Stitch’s Great Escape, 150–51 Downtown Disney, 261–63, 268–69 Storage lockers, 109 Pleasure Island, 262 Animal Kingdom, 212 Shows Disney-MGM Studios, 239 film. See Films Magic Kingdom, 127 theater and stage Storytime with Belle, 153–54 American Adventure, The, 192–93 Streets of America, 249 Carousel of Progress, 152 Strollers, 74 21_085820_bindex.qxd 8/21/07 10:10 AM Page 295

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Animal Kingdom, 212 Tomorrowland Indy Speedway, 151 banned from train, 127 Tomorrowland Transit Authority, 151–52 Disney-MGM Studios, 239 Toontown (Mickey’s Toontown Fair), 77, Future World, 173 142–46 Magic Kingdom, 127 Toontown Hall of Fame, 145–46 Stunt shows, 243–45 Touring plans Summer, visits during, 16 Animal Kingdom, 231–33 Summit Plummet, 259 customized, 26 Sun Bank, 106 Disney-MGM Studios, 255–57 Sunset Boulevard, 238, 240–54 Epcot, 200–205 Swimming Magic Kingdom, 157–69 in accommodations, 40 one-day, 23–24 at water theme parks, 4, 258–60 overview, 22–26 Swiss Family Treehouse, 130 Town car service, 99 Toy Story Mania, 250–51 Taxis, 98, 103 Traffic, information on, 12 Teacup ride, 139 Trains Teamboat Springs water slide, 259 Walt Disney World Railroad, 127–28, Telephone numbers, 12–13 135 Tennis, 263 Wildlife Express, 222–23 Test Track, 182–83 Transportation Theater in the Wild, 229–30 to/from accommodations Theater of the Stars, 250, 255 in Disney World, 31, 104–6 Theater shows. See Shows, theater and outside Disney World, 101–3 stage to/from airport, 98–100 Three Caballeros boat ride, 189 to/from Animal Kingdom, 101, 103, 104 Tickets. See Admission bus service, 99–100, 103–5 Tiffany Towncar Service, 99 Disney World transportation system, Tiki Birds, 128 104–6 Times Guide, 267 to/from Disney-MGM Studios, 101, Tinker Bell’s Flight, 155 103, 104 Tom Sawyer Island and Fort Langhorn, to/from Downtown Disney, 5 134–35 to/from Epcot, 101–5 Tomorrowland, 146–52, 154 to/from Fort Wilderness, 42 attractions to/from Magic Kingdom, 101–5 Astro Orbiter, 146–47 Main Street, U.S.A., 126 Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin, Monorail, 105–6 147 for seniors, 91 Carousel of Progress, 152 shuttles, 98 fright-potential chart, 77 taxis, 98, 103 Monsters, Inc. Comedy Club, 147–48 Walt Disney World Railroad, 127–28, not-to-be missed, 126 135 Space Mountain, 148–50 Transportation and Ticket Center, 101, Stitch’s Great Escape, 150–51 104–6 Tomorrowland Indy Speedway, 151 Travel agents, services of, 34 Tomorrowland Transit Authority, Traveler’s checks, 106 151–52 Tree of Life, 215–16 21_085820_bindex.qxd 8/21/07 10:10 AM Page 296

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Treehouse, 130 Magic Kingdom, 127 TriceraTop Spin, 230 Wide World of Sports, 5, 263 Truck rides, Kilimanjaro Safaris, 219–20 Wilderness Preserve, Disney, 263–64 Turtle Talk with Crush, 177–78 Wildlife Express, 222–23 Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, The, Winnie the Pooh, Many Adventures of, 251–52 139–40 Typhoon Lagoon, 4, 259 Winter Summerland miniature golf, 266 United Kingdom Pavilion, 194 Wishes fireworks, 154 United States Pavilion, 192–93 Wonders of Life Pavilion, 183–85 Universe of Energy: Ellen’s Energy Adventure, World Showcase, 171–72 186–87 attractions, 188–95 American Adventure, The, 192–93 Vendor food, 114–15 Canada Pavilion, 194–95 Virgin Megastore, 262 China Pavilion, 191 Voyage of the Little Mermaid, 253 France Pavilion, 193–94 fright-potential chart, 78–79 Waiting line strategies, 75, 80 Germany Pavilion, 191–92 Walt Disney Travel Company Florida Gran Fiesta Tour Starring the Three Vacations, 8 Caballeros, 189 Walt Disney World Impressions de France, 193–94 driving directions, 95–98 Italy Pavilion, 192 overview, 2–5 Japan Pavilion, 193 Walt Disney World Property Map, 101 Maelstrom, 190 Walt Disney World Railroad, 127–28, 135 Mexico Pavilion, 189 Walt Disney World Speedway, 264 Morocco Pavilion, 193 Water sports, 264–65 Norway Pavilion, 190 Water theme parks, 4, 19, 20, 258–60 not-to-be-missed, 171 Weather, 12, 14, 108–9, 260 United Kingdom Pavilion, 194 Websites. See Internet information United States Pavilion, 192–93 Weddings, 89–90 live entertainment, 195–200 Wheelchairs, 93 map, 172 Animal Kingdom, 212 overview, 188 Disney-MGM Studios, 239 Future World, 173 Zoos. See Animal Kingdom