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39_043490 bindex.qxp 10/27/06 2:45 PM Page 373 Index See also separate Accommodations and Restaurant Indexes at the end of this index. Disney-MGM Studios, 218 General Index Epcot, 202 Islands of Adventure, 279 • A • Kennedy Space Center, 327 Pleasure Island, 339 AAA (American Automobile Associ- SeaWorld, 296 ation), 266, 280, 363 Universal Studios Florida, 266 AARP, 60 Walt Disney World, 177–179 ABC Super Soap Weekend, 35 Advanced Dining Reservations Above and Beyond Tours, 65 for character meals, 159, 161, 163 Abravanel, Lesley (author), 234 description of, 23, 130 accommodations. See also Fantasmic! package, 228 Accommodations Index making, 181 arriving without reservation, 98 Adventureland, 195–197 best room at best rate, finding, 95–96 Adventurers Club, 340 for children, 14, 42, 56 Africa, 237–238 cost of, 40, 98–99 After Hours Pediatrics, 71 Disney, 92–94 airfare, getting best deal on, 48 hotel chain contact information, airlines 368–369 contact information, 48, 367 hotel lounges, best, 347–348 E-savers, 50 hotels, best, 13–15 package tours through, 52 International Drive area, 117 security issues, 74–75 kitchenette in, 42, 132 airport map, 100–101 arriving and navigating, 79–80 by neighborhood, 125–126 overview of, 47–48 options, 91–92 tourist information at, 86 packages delivered to, 255 AirTran Airways, 49 by price, 126–127 Aladdin’s Magic Carpet Ride, 244 resort fees, 98 Albertson’s, 132 surfing Web COPYRIGHTEDfor deals on, 96–97 alcohol, MATERIAL 133, 303, 365 for travelers with disabilities, 61 All Star Vacation Homes, 102 Universal Orlando, 94–95 Altamonte Mall, 319 U.S. 192/Kissimmee, 115 The Amazing Adventures of Spider- admission cost Man, 16, 286 Animal Kingdom, 230, 232 America Gardens Theatre, 215 Busch Gardens, 323–324 American Automobile Association CityWalk, 343 (AAA), 266, 280, 363 discounts on, 307 The American Film Institute Discovery Cove, 304 Showcase, 224 39_043490 bindex.qxp 10/27/06 2:45 PM Page 374 374 Walt Disney World & Orlando For Dummies 2007 Amtrak, 51, 61 Animal Kingdom • B • Africa, 237–238 baby-changing facilities Asia, 238–240 Animal Kingdom, 233 attractions by land, 242 Disney-MGM Studios, 218 Busch Gardens compared to, 233–234 Epcot, 202 Camp Minnie-Mickey, 236–237 Islands of Adventure, 280, 282 conservation theme of, 233, 234 Magic Kingdom, 183 DinoLand U.S.A., 240–241 SeaWorld, 297 Discovery Island, 235–236 Universal Studios Florida, 267 history of, 21 baby-sitting service, 56, 253, 363 map, 231 Back to the Future The Ride, 274–275 Oasis, 235 Backstage Magic tour, 175 overview of, 12, 172, 230 Barnstormer at Goofy’s Wiseacre Rafiki’s Planet Watch, 238 Farm, 189 services and facilities, 232–233 baseball, 32 shopping, 258–259 B.A.S.S. fishing excursion, 359 tickets and reservations, 230, 232 Beauty and the Beast — Live on Animation Academy, 244 Stage, 221 Annual Pass, 266, 279 Beetlejuice’s Graveyard Revue, 272 antiques, shopping for, 320–321 Believe, 18, 298 Arabian Nights dinner show, 334 BET Soundstage Club, 340 arcade, 243–244 BiddingForTravel.com Web site, 97 arriving Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, 193 in Orlando, 79–82 Bike Barn, 358, 359 without hotel reservations, 98 biking, 358 Asia, 238–240 blisters on feet, 71 Astro Orbiter, 187 Blizzard Beach, 174, 248–249 Atlanta Braves, 32, 245 Blue Horizons, 298 Atlantic Dance Hall, 342 The Blues Brothers, 270 ATMs boating, 358–359 airport, 80 Bob Marley — A Tribute to Animal Kingdom, 233 Freedom, 137, 343 Disney-MGM Studios, 218 Bocuse, Paul (chef), 147 Epcot, 202 Body Wars, 209–210 Islands of Adventure, 280 Boingo network, 73 locations, fees, and safety, 44 The Boneyard, 240 Magic Kingdom, 183 Bongos Cuban Café, 341 SeaWorld, 297 books, recommended, 23–24 Universal Studios Florida, 267 breaktaking attractions The Boneyard, 240 best, 17–18 Bruce’s Sub House, 207 Busch Gardens, 324–325 Camp Jurassic, 289 cost of, 40 play areas, 58 Orlando, 307–312 Pooh’s Playful Spot, 191 water parks, 174, 248–251, 313 Shamu’s Happy Harbor, 301–302 Audubon Center for Birds of Prey, 355 breakfast buffets, 131 Avis Access program, 61 British Invasion, 215 Bruce’s Sub House, 207 39_043490 bindex.qxp 10/27/06 2:45 PM Page 375 Index 375 budget cellphone, 72 cutting costs, 42–44, 131–132 Centra-Care walk-in clinic, 71 planning, 39–42 Central Florida Zoo, 353 Budweiser Beer School, 303 ChampionsGate Golf Club, 359 bus service in Orlando, 89 character meals Busch Gardens cost of, 159 admission options, 323–324 locations for, 160–163 Animal Kingdom compared to, overview of, 15, 22, 158 233–234 planning ahead for, 56–57 attractions, 324–325 reservations for, 130, 159, 161, 163 getting to, 322–323 SeaWorld, 159 shuttle service, 298 Universal Orlando, 159 tours, 326 characters, finding visitor information, 323 Animal Kingdom, 236 business hours, 363 Cinderellabration, 190 Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Disney cruises, 253 Spin, 187 Islands of Adventure, 289 Mickey’s Toontown Fair, 186 Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of • C • American Art, 354 calendar of events, 31–36 children. See also baby-changing cameras facilities; breaktaking; Animal Kingdom, 233 stroller, renting Disney-MGM Studios, 218 accommodations for, 14, 42, 56 Epcot, 202 avoiding, 92, 111 Islands of Adventure, 282 baby-sitting service, 56, 253, 363 Magic Kingdom, 183 Epcot, 200 repair of, 363 Islands of Adventure, 283 SeaWorld, 297 ratings by, 171 Universal Studios Florida, 267 restaurants, 15, 129 Camp Jurassic, 289 stroller, bringing, 58, 284 Camp Minnie-Mickey, 236–237 traveling with, 55–59 Camp Minnie-Mickey Greeting children, lost Trails, 236 Animal Kingdom, 233 Canada Pavilion, 211, 257 Disney-MGM Studios, 220 Cape Canaveral, 326–329 Epcot, 203 Capital One Florida Citrus Bowl, 31–36 Islands of Adventure, 282 Cap’n Jack’s, 358 Magic Kingdom, 183 car. See driving; parking; renting car SeaWorld, 297 Carey, Drew (comedian), 223 Universal Studios Florida, 268 Caro-Seuss-el, 285 China Pavilion, 211–212, 257, 259 Carroll’s Cocoa Beach Surfing School, Christmas, 35–36 360–361 Cinderella Castle, 172, 190 cash advance on credit card, 45 Cinderellabration, 190 cash, carrying, 44 Cinderella’s Golden Carrousel, 190 cast member, 23 Circle of Life, 205 The Cat in the Hat Ride, 285 Cirque du Soleil, 342 Celebration, 84, 316–317 citrus trees, 20 Celebration Golf Club, 359 CityJazz, 343 39_043490 bindex.qxp 10/27/06 2:45 PM Page 376 376 Walt Disney World & Orlando For Dummies 2007 CityWalk restaurants, 131–132 gay or lesbian traveler, 64 Universal Studios Florida, 266 history of, 21 Discovery Cove nightlife, 343, 346–347 as all-inclusive park, 305 Clear Channel of Orlando’s Dining Dolphin Swim, 304–305 Deals, 132 history of, 20 clothes, 58, 129 overview of, 13, 294 The Club at Firestone, 64, 348 reservations, 305 Clyde and Seamore Take Pirate tickets and reservations, 304 Island, 299 Discovery Island, 235–236 Clydesdale Hamlet, 299 Discovery Island Trails, 235 Comedy Warehouse, 340 Disney Cruise Line, 252–253 condo, renting, 102 Disney Dollars, 45 Cornell Fine Arts Museum, 354 Disney, Roy O., 20 Country Bear Jamboree, 193–194 Disney Store, 255 Cranium Command, 210 Disney Transportation system, credit card, 45, 364 86–87, 92, 176–177 crowds, avoiding, 180–181 Disney Vacation Club, 110, 112, 113 cruises, 252–253 Disney, Walt, 20 cuisine, 21–22, 164–165 Disneyland, 20 cutting costs, tips for, 42–44, 131–132. Disney-MGM Studios See also discounts ABC Super Soap Weekend, 35 cybercafes, 72–73, 364–365 attractions and rides, 221–227, 228 CyberSpace Mountain, 244 Backlot Tour, 224 history of, 20 map, 219 • D • The Osborne Family Spectacle of A Day in the Park with Barney, 273 Lights, 251 day trips overview of, 12, 172, 217 Busch Gardens, 322–326 parades and fireworks, 227–228 Kennedy Space Center, 326–329 services and facilities, 218, 220 dehydration, 30, 71 shopping, 258 dentist, finding, 71, 364 Star Wars Weekends, 33 dining. See character meals; Restau- tickets and reservations, 218 rant Index; restaurants Universal Studios Florida compared dinner shows, 333–338 to, 220 DinoLand U.S.A., 240–241 DisneyQuest, 243–244 DINOSAUR, 172, 240–241 Disney’s BoardWalk, 174, 342–343 disability, traveler with, 60–63, 197. Disney’s Family Magic Tour, 175 See also wheelchair, renting Disney’s Keys to the Kingdom Tour, 175 discounts Disney’s Magical Express, 81, 93 accommodations, 95 Disney’s Spirit of Aloha Show, 338 admission cost, 307 Disney’s Stars and Motor Cars Busch Gardens, 323–324 Parade, 228 dinner shows, 334 Disney’s Wide World of Sports Go Orlando Card, 311 Complex, 245, 361 Islands of Adventure, 280 Disney’s Winter Summerland Miniature MouseSavers.com Web site, 43, 96 Golf Course, 174, 247 Orlando Preferred Visitor Doctor Doom’s Fearfall, 286–287 Magicard, 44 doctor, finding, 71, 364 39_043490 bindex.qxp 10/27/06 2:45 PM Page 377 Index 377 Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede, 334–335 shopping, 256–258, 259 Dolphin Cove, 299 show, 215 dolphins, feeding, 299 tickets and reservations, 202 Donald’s Boat, 189 World Showcase, 22, 210–215 Downtown Disney Epcot Kids’ Guide, 211 description of, 174 ESPN Club, 343 history of, 20 E.T. Adventure, 273–274 map, 341 events calendar, 31–36 shopping, 260 Expedia travel agency, 49, 68, 97 West Side, 260, 341–342 Expedition Everest — Legend of the Downtown Disney Marketplace, 35, 260 Forbidden Mountain, 16, 172, Downtown Orlando, 85, 317 230, 238–239 Dr. Phillips neighborhood, 85, 143 experiences, best, 12–13 dressing for dinner, 129 Extra Magic Hours, 93, 180 driving. See also parking from airport, 81–82 to Busch Gardens, 322–323 • F • in Orlando, 87 factory outlets, 318–319 to Orlando, 50–51 fall season, 28–29 to Walt Disney World, 176 family.