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package tours, 51 • A • security measures, 73–74 AAA, 42, 49, 62, 434 Alabama Jack’s (Islamorada), 13 AARP, 42, 62, 67 Alabama Jack’s (Key Largo), 138 A1A Ale Works (St. Augustine), 407 Alden Beach Resort (St. Pete Absolutely Florida (Web site), Beach), 240 64, 75, 439 Alexander Homestead Bed and accommodations. See also specific Breakfast (St. Augustine), 400 destinations Alexander’s Guest (Key West), 161 best room and rates, 60–62 alligators budget for, 36–37 Everglades Alligator Farm with children, 65, 66, 89 (Miami), 110 hotel and motel chains, 437–438 Gatorland (Orlando), 365 money-saving tips, 41, 42, 62, 89 Miccosukee Indian Village, 116 price categories, 60 St. Augustine Alligator Farm, rack rates, 61 405–406 reservations, online, 63–64 The Amazing Adventures of Spider- romantic hideaways, 11 Man (Islands of Adventure), taxes, 62, 89 13, 352 telephone charges, 40 ambrosia (fruit salad), 430 tipping and, 41 Amelia Island, 31, 397, 408, 411. tourist season, 89 See also Jacksonville area types of, 58–59 Amelia Island Plantation, 410, 412 with views, 62–63 American Express Adam’s Mark Daytona Beach emergency number, 434 Resort, 383–384 Fort Lauderdale office, 195 Adventure Island (Tampa), 229 package tours, 51 Adventure Landing (Jacksonville traveler’s checks, 43–44 Beach), 416 AmeriSuites Tampa Airport, 221 Adventureland (Magic Kingdom), Amtrak. See also transportation 328–329 Auto Train, 49 The AdventurersCOPYRIGHTED Club (Pleasure discounts, MATERIAL 49, 291 Island), 370 intrastate travel, 57 Africa (Animal Kingdom), 344–345 senior discounts, 67 air travel Web site/telephone, 49 airlines, 436–437 Anastasia Island State Recreation airports, 56–57 Area (St. Augustine), 406 booking online, 47–48 Animal Kingdom (Walt Disney discounts, 41, 42 World), 318, 343–346 fares, best, 45–48 Ann O’Malley’s (St. Augustine), 407 intrastate, 56–57 Anthony’s After Dark (Sarasota), 270 35_57745X bindex.qxd 6/15/05 12:07 PM Page 444
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Antique Row (Fort Lauderdale), 194 Antique Row (Orlando), 294 • B • Aqua (Key West), 161 Babcock Wilderness Adventures Aqua (South Beach), 96 (Punta Gorda), 279 aquariums Backstage Pass (Disney-MGM Clearwater Marine Aquarium, Studios), 340 254–255 Bahia Honda State Recreation Florida Aquarium (Tampa), 229 Area (Big Pine Key), Key West Aquarium, 157 146, 149, 425–426 Konger Tarpon Springs ballet Aquarium, 255 Miami City Ballet, 125 The Living Seas (Walt Disney Sarasota Ballet, 270 World), 333 water ballet, 331 Miami Seaquarium, 111 Banana Bay Resort & Marina Parker Manatee Aquarium (Marathon), 142 (Bradenton), 269 Banana Cafe (Key West), 154 Arabian Nights (Walt Disney banks, 434 World), 316 Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Art Deco Weekend (Miami), 27 Hall (Fort Myers), 285 Asia (Animal Kingdom), 345–346 Barley Hopper’s (Tampa), 234 Asolo Theatre (Sarasota), 270 Barnacle State Historic Site Astro Orbiter (Tomorrowland), 321 (Miami), 113 Atlanta Braves (baseball team), The Barnstormer at Goofy’s 366–367 Wiseacre Farm (Mickey’s Atlantic Beach (Jacksonville Toontown Fair), 323 area), 420 Barracuda Grill (Marathon), Atlantic Dance (Disney’s 143–144 Boardwalk), 371 bars and clubs. See nightlife Atlantic’s Edge (Islamorada), baseball. See also spring training 10, 138–139 Atlanta Braves, 366 ATMs, 43, 80, 434 Boston Red Sox, 281–282 attractions. See also specific Cincinnati Reds, 269 destinations Florida Marlins, 118, 206 admission costs, 38 Jacksonville Suns, 419 best family, 11–12 Minnesota Twins, 281–282 budget for, 37–38 Pittsburgh Pirates, 269 general information, 440 Tampa Bay Devil Rays, 231, 246 Audubon House & Tropical Texas Rangers, 281–282 Gardens (Key West), 156 basketball (Miami Heat), 118 Auto Train (Amtrak), 49 Bay Harbor Lodge (Key Largo), 131 Aventura Mall (North Miami Bayboro House (St. Pete Beach), Beach), 86, 121, 122 240–241 Azul (Miami), 99 Bayfront Center (St. Petersburg), 248 35_57745X bindex.qxd 6/15/05 12:07 PM Page 445
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Bayfront Westcott House Bed Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and Breakfast Inn (Frontierland), 326 (St. Augustine), 402 Bike Week (Daytona Beach), 26 Baymont Inn & Suites (Tampa), 221 Biketoberfest (Daytona Beach), 27 Beach Directory (Web site), 439 biking/bike rentals Beach Haven (St. Pete Beach), 241 the Everglades, 176 The Beach Inn (Holmes Beach), 265 Everglades National Park, 172 The Beached Whale (Fort Myers Key West, 152 Beach), 285 Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park beaches. See also outdoor (Miami), 113, 426 recreation; specific beaches Billy’s Tap Room & Grill (Ormond best, 425–429 Beach), 387 safety concerns, 236 The Biltmore Hotel (Miami), 89, 91 BEAKS (Big Talbot Island), 416–417 Birdwalk Aviary (Cypress Beauty and the Beast Live on Stage Gardens), 375 (Disney-MGM Studios), 340 Biscayne Corridor (Miami), 84–85 B.E.D. (Miami), 99–100 Biscayne National Park (Miami), bed-and-breakfast, 59 108–109 Beech Street Grill (Jacksonville), Biscottis (Jacksonville), 414–415 10, 414 The Black Pearl (Dunedin), 253 Behind-the-Scenes Disney Blasé Café (Sarasota), 11, 266 (Orlando), 368 Blizzard Beach (Walt Disney Bella’s Italian Cafe (Tampa), 222 World), 361 The Belleview Biltmore Resort & Blue Heaven (Key West), 154 Spa (Clearwater), 252 Blue Moon Fish Co. (Lauderdale-by- Belz Factory Outlet World the-Sea), 186 (Orlando), 369 Blue Seas Courtyard (Lauderdale- Bergamo’s (International Drive by-the-Sea), 186 area), 309–310 Boat Hill Saloon (Daytona Bern’s Steak House (Tampa), 223 Beach), 393 Best Western All Suites boat shows, 27, 30 (Tampa), 217 Bob Marley — A Tribute to Best Western Gateway to the Keys Freedom (CityWalk), 372 (Florida City), 165 Boca Raton. See Palm Beach Best Western La Playa (Daytona County Beach), 384 Boca Raton Resort and Club, Best Western Lake Buena Vista, 297 198, 200 BET Soundstage (Pleasure The Boneyard (Dinoland U.S.A.), Island), 370 346 Big City Tavern (Tampa), 234 Bongo’s Cuban Café (Disney West Big Cypress National Preserve (the Side), 371 Everglades), 173–174 Boston Red Sox (baseball team), Big Cypress Swamp (the 281–282 Everglades), 164 Boynton Beach Mall (Palm Big Fish (Miami), 100 Beach), 208 Big Talbot Island. See Bradenton. See Sarasota- Jacksonville area Bradenton area 35_57745X bindex.qxd 6/15/05 12:07 PM Page 446
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Bradenton Area Convention and Café Martorano (Fort Visitors Bureau, 263 Lauderdale), 187 The Breakers (Palm Beach), 200 Cafe Tu Tu Tango (International Bridge of Lions (St. Augustine), 404 Drive), 310–311 British Night Watch and Grand Caffé Abbracci (Miami), 100 Illumination (St. Augustine), 30 Caladesi Island State Park Britt’s Beachside Café (Clearwater (Dunedin), 254, 428 Beach), 253, 257 calendar of events, 26–31 Broward Center for Performing Arts California Grill (Walt Disney (Fort Lauderdale), 195 World), 311 Bubbaloo’s Bodacious BBQ Calypso’s (Key Largo), 133 (Near North), 310 Camp Minnie-Mickey (Animal The Bubble Room (Captiva), Kingdom), 344 277–287 camping Buccaneer Beach Resort (Treasure Everglades National Park, 172–173 Island), 242 information sources, 440 budget for trip. See also money- Lower Keys, 146 saving tips Canada (World Showcase), 335 accommodations, 36–37 canoeing, kayaking air travel, 35 Amelia Island, 420 attractions, 35, 37–38 Biscayne National Park, 108 car rental, 36 Everglades National Park, 176 cost-cutting tips, 41–42 Capri Restaurant (Florida City), 169 entertainment, sample costs, 38 Capriccio Grill (International hidden expenses and, 40–41 Drive), 311 Miami, sample costs, 40 Cap’s Place Island Restaurant nightlife, 38–39 (Lighthouse Point), 10, 187 Orlando, sample costs, 39 Captain Tony’s (Key West), 13, 160 restaurants, 37 Captiva Island, 271. See also Fort shopping, 38 Myers area tipping, 41 car rental. See also driving transportation, 36 agencies, 439 bus travel, 57. See also booking online, 55 transportation budget for, 36 Busch Gardens (Tampa), cost of, 40 12, 225, 228–229 disabled traveler services, 68 business hours, 120 discounts, 42 butterflies (Cypress Gardens), 375 going without, 36, 52 Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin insurance, 55 (Tomorrowland), 322 money-saving tips, 42 rates, 54–55 Caribbean Gardens (Naples), • C • 279–280 Café L’Europe (Palm Beach), Carlin Beach (Jupiter), 206 202, 209 Carnaval Miami/Calle Ocho Café Marquesa (Key West), 154–155 (Miami), 28 35_57745X bindex.qxd 6/15/05 12:07 PM Page 447
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Carousel Cove (Cypress Cinderella’s Golden Carousel Gardens), 374 (Fantasyland), 323 Casa Monica Hotel (St. Augustine), Cinderella’s Royal Table (Walt 11, 400–401 Disney World), 315 Casa Morada (Key Largo), 131–132 Cirque de la Mer (SeaWorld), 356 Casablanca Inn on the Bay Cirque du Soleil (Disney West (St. Augustine), 402 Side), 371 The Casements (Ormond Citricos (Disney’s Grand Floridian Beach), 390 Resort & Spa), 312 cash, carrying, 43 citrus fruits, 431 casinos, 192–193 CityPlace (Palm Beach), 208, 209 Castillo de San Marcos National CityWalk (Universal Orlando), Monument (St. Augustine), 404 371–372 Cayo Costa State Park (Captiva Clearwater, Clearwater Beach area Island), 427 accommodations, 249, 250–252 Celebration (Orlando), 292, 367 attractions, 254–256 Celebration Hotel (Celebration), general information, 259 297–298 guided tours, 257 Central Florida, 19–20. See also map, 249 Orlando area nightlife, 257–258 Centre Street (Fernandina restaurants, 249, 252–254 Beach), 417 shopping, 257 Centro Ybor (Tampa), 234 traveling to, 248, 250 Channel Mark (Fort Myers Clearwater Marine Aquarium Beach), 278 (Clearwater Beach), 254–255 Chateau France Restaurant Clematis Street (West Palm (St. Petersburg), 243 Beach), 209 Cheeca Lodge (Islamorada), 11, 137 Clevelander Hotel (South Chef Allen’s (Miami), 10, 100–101 Beach), 123 Chef Mickey’s (Walt Disney climate World), 315 Everglades National Park, 172 Chekika (Everglades National hurricane season, 24, 148 Park), 173 information sources, 436 children lightening and, 25 accommodations and, 42, 66 rain averages, 26 best attractions for, 11–12 sun protection, 25–26 sun protection for, 66 temperature averages, 23–24 traveling with, 65–67 tornadoes, 25 China (World Showcase), 336 Club Hedo (Tampa), 234 Christini’s Ristorante (International Club Liquid Blue (Clearwater), 257 Drive), 311–312 Club Space (Miami), 124 Christmas festivities, 31 clubs and bars. See nightlife Chrysanthemum Festival (Cypress Clyde & Seamore Take Pirate Island Gardens), 30 (SeaWorld), 356 cigars, 233 Coconut Grove (Miami), 82–83, 121 Cincinnati Reds (baseball team), 269 Coconut Grove Goombay Cinderella Castle (Fantasyland), 323 Festival, 29 35_57745X bindex.qxd 6/15/05 12:07 PM Page 448
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Coconuts Dolphin Tournament lost or stolen, 44 (Key Largo), 28 using, 43 Coco’s Kitchen (Big Pine Key), 148 The Creek (Miami), 91 Collier-Seminole State Park (the Crobar (South Beach), 124 Everglades), 164, 175 Crystal River, 258 The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort Cuban cuisine, 431 (Longboat Key), 264 cuisine, local, 430–433. See also The Colony Palm Beach (Palm restaurants Beach), 202 The Cypress (Sarasota), 263–264 Columbia Restaurant (Tampa), 234 Cypress Gardens (Winterhaven) Columbia (Tampa), 223 admissions cost, 38 Comedy Warehouse (Pleasure attractions, 374–375 Island), 370 Chrysanthemum Festival, 30 Concert Association of Florida, 124 conch (type of seafood), 431 Conch Tour Train (Key West), • D • 38, 158 Dania Beach, 190–191. See also Fort Conchs (Florida Keys natives), 127 Lauderdale area condominiums, 59 David William Hotel (Miami), 91–92 consolidators, 46 day trips Coquina Gables Oceanfront Bed & from Daytona Beach area, 394–395 Breakfast (St. Augustine from St. Petersburg, 258 Beach), 402 Daytona Beach area Coral Castle (Miami), 110 accommodations, 383–387 Coral Gables (Miami), attractions, 389–391 18, 83–84, 121 Bike Week, 26 Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Biketoberfest, 27 (Naples), 282 cars driving on, 389 Country Bear Jamboree day trips from, 394–395 (Frontierland), 326–327 described, 20, 379, 382 Countryside Mall (Clearwater), 257 general information, 395 Courtyard at Lake Lucerne map, 381 (Orlando), 308 neighborhoods, 380–382 Courtyard Villa on the Ocean nightlife, 393–394 (Lauderdale-by-the-Sea), 186 outdoor recreation, 391–392 The Cove on Ormond Beach, 384 performing arts, 394 crab, stone, 103, 433 restaurants, 387–389 Crabby Bills (St. Pete Beach), 243 shopping, 392–393 Crabby Joe’s Sunglow Pier tourist information, 382, 395 (Daytona Beach), 388 transportation, 382–383, 395 Crane Point Hammock traveling to, 380 (Marathon), 144 Daytona Beach Boardwalk, 392 credit cards Daytona Beach Convention and abbreviations, 2 Visitors Bureau, 382, 383 emergency number, 434 35_57745X bindex.qxd 6/15/05 12:07 PM Page 449
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Daytona Beach International Disney-MGM Studios (Walt Disney Airport, 380 World) Daytona International Speedway attractions, 339–342 (Daytona Beach), 390 overview, 12, 318 Daytona USA (Daytona Beach), parades and fireworks, 342–343 12, 38, 390–391 Disney-MGM Studios Backlot Tour De La Tierra (Delray Beach), 203 (Disney-MGM Studios), 340 Deer Run Bed and Breakfast (Lower DisneyQuest (Walt Disney World), Keys), 146–147 361–362 The Delano (Miami), 92 Disney’s Beach Club Resort (Walt Delfino Riviera (Universal Disney World), 308 Orlando), 312 Disney’s BoardWalk (Walt Disney Delnor-Wiggins Pass State World), 371 Recreation Area (Naples), 282 Disney’s BoardWalk Inn & Villas Delray Beach, 179 (Walt Disney World), 298 Delray Beach Marriott, 200 Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort Delux (Delray Beach), 209 (Walt Disney World), 299 Desert Inn Resort (Daytona Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort Beach), 384 and Campground (Walt Disney Design District (Miami), 84 World), 299 Destin Fishing Rodeo, 29 Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & dining. See restaurants Spa (Walt Disney World), The Dining Room at Little Palm 299, 303 Island (Lower Keys), 148 Disney’s Polynesian Resort (Walt Dinoland U.S.A. (Animal Disney World), 303 Kingdom), 346 Disney’s Pop Century Resort (Walt Dinosaur (Dinoland U.S.A.), 346 Disney World), 303 disabilities, travelers with, 68–69 Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort discounts. See also budget for trip and Spa (Walt Disney accommodations, 41–42, 62, 89 World), 303 air fare, 46–47 Disney’s Wide World of Sports Amtrak discounts, 49, 291 (Walt Disney World), 362 car rental, 42 Disney’s Wilderness Lodge (Walt discount coupons, 42, 66 Disney World), 304 Discovery Cove (Orlando), divinity (a chewy candy), 431 37, 358–359 Division of Emergency Management Discovery Island (Animal (Web site), 24 Kingdom), 343–344 Do You Know Your Animals Disney All-Star Movies Resort (Walt (Cypress Gardens), 374 Disney World), 298 The Dock at Crayton Cove Disney character restaurants (Walt (Naples), 278 Disney World), 315–316 dog racing (Miami), 119 Disney Christmas (Walt Disney Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede and World), 31 Dinner Show (Walt Disney Disney West Side (Walt Disney World), 316 World), 368, 371 35_57745X bindex.qxd 6/15/05 12:07 PM Page 450
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dolphins Dumbo the Flying Elephant Caladesi Island State Park, (Fantasyland), 324 254, 428 Durty Harry’s (Fort Lauderdale), 195 Discovery Cove (Orlando), 37, 358 Duval Street (Key West), 14, 151 Dolphin Research Center (Marathon), 12, 145 Dolphins Plus (Key Largo), 134 •E • Hawk’s Cay Resort Earthquake — The Big One (Marathon), 143 (Universal Studios), 349 Key West Dolphin Fest East (Delray Beach), 204 (SeaWorld), 356 eco-tours, 176–177 Miami Seaquarium, 111 Edgewater Beach Hotel Theater of the Sea (Naples), 277 (Islamorada), 141 Edison and Ford Winter Homes Don CeSar Beach Resort and Spa (Fort Myers), 280 (St. Pete Beach), 11, 241 Eduardo De San Angel (Fort Donald’s Boat (The S.S. Miss Daisy) Lauderdale), 187–188 (Mickey’s Toontown Fair), 323 8 Seconds (Orlando), 373 Doubletree Guest Suites/Busch 8Trax (Pleasure Island), 370 Gardens (Tampa), 217 The Eighth Voyage of Sindbad Down the Hatch Seafood (Islands of Adventure), Restaurant & Lounge 354–355 (Ponce Inlet), 388 801 Bourbon Bar (Key West), 161 Downbeat Jazz Hall of Fame Elbo Room (Fort Lauderdale), 195 (CityWalk), 372 Elderhostel, 67 Downtown Disney Marketplace, electric boats (Cypress 292, 367 Gardens), 374 Downtown Disney West Side Elizabeth Pointe Lodge (Fernandina (Orlando), 368 Beach), 413 Downtown Miami, 84, 121 emergencies Downtown Orlando, 294 driving, 54 Downunder Jazz Bar police, fire, ambulance, 434–435 (Sarasota), 270 weather warnings, 24 Dr. Doom’s Fear Fall (Islands of Emeril’s (Universal Orlando), Adventure), 352 10, 312–313 driving. See also car rental; Enchanted Tiki Room transportation (Adventureland), 328 emergencies, 54 Epcot (Walt Disney World) highway welcome centers, 440 Future World, 331–334 road rules, 52–54 IllumniNations, 339 routes and distances, 48–49 overview, 318, 330–331 times and distances, 53 World Showcase, 335–339 Dry Tortugas National Park (Key Epcot International Food and Wine West), 158 Festival, 30 Dueling Dragons (Islands of Epcot’s DiveQuest program, 333 Adventure), 13, 354 35_57745X bindex.qxd 6/15/05 12:07 PM Page 451
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Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center Faro Blanco Marine Resort (Everglades National (Marathon), 142–143 Park), 171 FASTPASS (Walt Disney World), 320 Ernest Hemingway Home and FedEx Orange Bowl Classic Museum (Key West), 156–157 (Miami), 27 ESPN Sports (Disney’s Fernandina Beach, 397, 408, 411. Boardwalk), 371 See also Jacksonville area Euphemia Haye/The Haye Loft Fernandina Beach Shrimp (Longboat Key), 10, 266, 270 Festival, 28 the Everglades Festival of the Lion King (Animal accommodations, 165–169 Kingdom), 344 attractions, 170–175 fireworks and parades children and, 164 Fantasmic! (Disney-MGM Studios), general information, 177 342–343 guided tours, 176–177 IllumniNations (Epcot), 339 map, 166–167 Magic Kingdom (Walt Disney outdoor recreation, 176 World), 329–330 overview, 163–164 The Fish House (Key Largo), 133 restaurants, 169–170 fishing. See also outdoor recreation tourist information, 177 best locations for, 14 transportation, 165 tournament, Key Largo, 28 traveling to, 164 Flagler Museum (Palm Beach), Everglades Alligator Farm 204–205 (Miami), 110 Flamingo Campground (Everglades Everglades City, 176 National Park), 173 Everglades National Park, 171–173 Flamingo Lodge and Marina Everglades Vacation Rentals and (Everglades National Park), Day Spa (Everglades City), 168 168, 176, 177 Flamingo Lodge Restaurant (Everglades National • F • Park), 169 Fairbanks House (Fernandina The Flamingo Visitor Center Beach), 412 (Everglades National Fakahatchee Strand State Park (the Park), 172 Everglades), 164, 174–175 flea market fall, 22 Daytona Beach, 393 family Key Largo, 136 accommodations and, 42, 66 Flex-Ticket, 229, 347, 355 best attractions for, 11–12 Flights of Wonder (Animal sun protection for, 66 Kingdom), 345 traveling with, 65–67 Florida Aquarium (Tampa), 38, 229 Fantasmic! (Disney-MGM Studios), Florida Association of RV Parks and 342–343 Campgrounds, 440 Fantasy Fest (Key West), 27, 156 Florida Attractions Association, 440 Fantasyland (Magic Kingdom), The Florida Bed & Breakfast Inns 323–325 Association, 59, 440 Florida Division of Forestry, 440 35_57745X bindex.qxd 6/15/05 12:07 PM Page 452
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Florida Grand Opera (Miami), 125 beaches, 189–191 Florida Hotel and Motel general information, 195–196 Association, 440 guided tours, 193 Florida Hotel Network, map, 184 64, 89, 198, 240 nightlife, 194–195 Florida House Inn (Fernandina outdoor recreation, 192–193 Beach), 413 overview, 178–179 Florida International Museum restaurants, 186–189 (St. Petersburg), 245 shopping, 194 Florida Keys natives (Conchs), 127 tourist information, 195 Florida Keys Wild Bird Center transportation, 181–182, 196 (Key Largo), 134 traveling to, 179–181 Florida Mall (Orlando), 369 Winterfest Boat Parade, 31 Florida Marlins (baseball team), Fort Lauderdale Beach 118, 206 Promenade, 190 Florida Orchestra (Tampa), 234 Fort Lauderdale International Florida Panthers (hockey), 118, 192 Boat Show, 30 Florida Philharmonic Orchestra Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood (Miami), 125 International Airport, Florida Sports Foundation, 440 81, 180, 197 Florida State Fair (Tampa), 27 Fort Myers area Florida Times Union Center for accommodations, 273–277 the Performing Arts attractions, 279–281 (Jacksonville), 421 guided tours, 283 Flying Tigers Warbird Restoration map, 272 Museum (Kissimmee), 363 nightlife, 284–285 The Flying Unicorn (Islands of outdoor recreation, 281–283 Adventure), 355 performing arts, 285 Fontainebleau Hilton Resort restaurants, 277–279 (Miami), 92–93 shopping, 284 football tourist information, 285–286 FedEx Orange Bowl Classic transportation, 271, 273 (Miami), 27 traveling to, 271 Jacksonville Jaguars, 420 Fort Myers Beach, 271 Miami Dolphins, 118 Fountain of Youth (St. Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 232 Augustine), 405 The Forge (Miami), 101, 123 Four Green Fields (Tampa), 233–234 Fort Caroline National Memorial France (World Showcase), 336 (Jacksonville), 417 Frank’s Front Row Ocean Deck Fort Clinch State Park (Fernandina Restaurant & Beach Club Beach), 417–418 (Daytona Beach), 394 Fort DeSoto Park (St. Petersburg), Frappes North (Ormond 247, 427–428 Beach), 388 Fort Jefferson (Key West), 158 Freebird Café (Jacksonville), 421 Fort Lauderdale area Frenchy’s Original Cafe (Clearwater accommodations, 182–186 Beach), 253 attractions, 189–192 35_57745X bindex.qxd 6/15/05 12:07 PM Page 453
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Frenchy’s Rockaway Grill Greater Miami and the Beaches (Clearwater Beach), 257 Hotel Association, 87 Frontierland (Magic Kingdom), Greater Miami Convention and 326–327 Visitors Bureau, 86–87 Frontierland Shootin’ Arcade green flash, 260 (Frontierland), 327 Green Flash Restaurant (Captiva fruit salad (ambrosia), 430 Island), 285 FSU Center for the Performing Arts Greyhound bus, 57 (Sarasota), 270 Grillfish (Miami), 101 Fusion Point (St. Augustine), 403 grits, 432 Future World (Epcot), 331–334 the groove (CityWalk), 372 Guavaween festival (Tampa), 27 guided tours. See specific • G • destinations The Gardens Hotel (Key West), The Gulf Coast, 19. See also 152 Sarasota-Bradenton area; Gardens of the Palm Beaches Mall St. Petersburg area; Tampa (Palm Beach), 208 The Gulfstream Hotel (Lake Gasparilla Pirate Fest (Tampa), 26 Worth), 202 Gatorland (Orlando), 365 Gulfstream Park (Hallandale), 193 Gators on the Pass (Treasure Gypsy Cab Co. (St. Augustine), 403 Island), 257 gay and lesbian travelers Gay Disney, 29, 69 • H • Key West social scene, 160, 161 Half Moon Beach Club (St. Armands resources, 69–70 Key), 264 Gay Days Celebration (Orlando), 69 Hall of Presidents (Liberty Gaylord Palms (Kissimmee), 308 Square), 325 Germany (World Showcase), 336 Hallandale, 178–179. See also Fort Ghost Walk (Key West), 158 Lauderdale area Gold Coast, 178–179. See also Fort Hallandale Beach Boulevard (Fort Lauderdale area Lauderdale), 194 Golden Access Passport, 68 Halloween Guavaween festival Golden Age Passport, 67 (Tampa), 27 The Golf Coast Visitor Center Halloween Horror Nights (Universal (Everglades National Orlando), 30 Park), 172 Hampton Inn at Universal Studios golfing. See outdoor recreation (International Drive), 308 The Grand Bazaar (Palm Hampton Inn Historic (St. Beach), 208 Augustine), 401 Great Explorations Hands-On Hard Rock Cafe (CityWalk), 372 Museum (St. Petersburg), 245 Hard Rock Hotel (International The Great Movie Ride (Disney-MGM Drive area), 304 Studios), 340 Hard Rock Live (CityWalk), 372 Greater Miami, 85 Harrington House Bed & Breakfast (Holmes Beach), 265 35_57745X bindex.qxd 6/15/05 12:07 PM Page 454
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Harry’s Seafood, Bar, and Grille Homosassa Springs State Wildlife (Jacksonville), 415 Park, 258 Harry’s Seafood, Bar, and Grille Honey, I Shrunk the Kids Movie Set (St. Augustine), 403 (Disney-MGM Studios), 340 Haslam’s Book Store (St. Honeymoon Island State Recreation Petersburg), 247 Area (Dunedin), 256 Haunted Mansion (Liberty Square), Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue 325–326 (Walt Disney World), 317 Hawk’s Cay Resort (Marathon), 143 horse racing, 119, 193 The Haye Loft (Longboat Key), Hosteling International 10, 266, 270 (Kissimmee), 308 Haymarket Pub (St. Hostelling International Petersburg), 248 (Clearwater Beach), 252 Hemingway Days (Key West), 156 The Hotel (Miami), 96 Henry B. Plant Museum hotel and motel chains, 437–438 (Tampa), 231 Hotel Biba (West Palm Beach), 201 Henson, Jim (puppeteer), 341 Hotel Chelsea (Miami), 96 Highway 536 (International Drive) Hotel Escalante (Naples), 274 (Orlando), 294, 306, 368 hotels, 59 highway welcome centers, 440 House of Blues (Disney West hiking, 108, 173, 174, 175 Side), 371 Hilton Clearwater Beach, 252 Howl at the Moon Saloon Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront (Orlando), 373 Resort, 385 Hugh Jorgan’s (Delray Beach), 209 Himmarshee Bar & Grille (Fort Hungry Heron (Sanibel), 278 Lauderdale), 188 Hurricane Seafood Restaurant historical sites, general (St. Pete Beach), 244 information, 440 hurricane season, 24, 148 hockey (Florida Panthers), 118, 192 Hyatt Regency (Tampa), 217, 220 Hog’s Breath Saloon (Key Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress West), 160 (Lake Buena Vista), 305 Holiday Inn in The Walt Disney Hyatt Regency Miami, 96 World Resort (Lake Buena Hyatt Regency Pier Sixty-Six Vista), 304 (Fort Lauderdale), 186 Holiday Inn Nikki Bird Resort Hy-Vong (Miami), 101, 103 (Kissimmee), 308 Holiday Inn Tampa City-Centre (Tampa), 222 • I • Holiday Isle Resort The Ibis (Safety Harbor), 251 (Islamorada), 137 IGFA (International Game Fish Hollywood, 179, 192–193. See also Association, Dania Beach) Fort Lauderdale area World Fishing Center, 191 Hollywood (Universal Studios), illness, staying healthy, 72–73 347–348 IllumniNations (Epcot), 339 Hollywood Beach (Hollywood), Imaginarium Hands-On Museum 189–190 (Fort Myers), 280 Holocaust Memorial (Miami), 113 35_57745X bindex.qxd 6/15/05 12:07 PM Page 455
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Imagination (Future World), Island in the Sky (Cypress 331–332 Gardens), 374 Imagination Center (Orlando), 368 Island’s End Resort (St. Pete IMAX theaters, 191, 230, 369, 373 Beach), 242 Improv Comedy Club (Tampa), 234 Islands of Adventure (Universal In Extremis (Sarasota), 270 Orlando), 12, 351–355 Incredible Hulk Coaster (Islands of Italy (World Showcase), 337 Adventure), 13, 352–353 It’s a Small World (Fantasyland), 324 Indiana Jones Epic Stunt It’s Tough to Be a Bug! (Animal Spectacular (Disney-MGM Kingdom), 344 Studios), 340–341 The Ivey House (Everglades Inn at Pelican Bay (Naples), 277 City), 168 The Inn on Fifth (Naples), 274 Inn on the Park (Bradenton), 264 Innoventions (Future World), 331 • J • inns, 440 Jackie’s (Jacksonville), 415 insurance, 55, 71–72 Jacksonville area Intensity Games Water Ski Show accommodations, 410–414 (SeaWorld), 356 attractions, 416–419 International Association of general information, 422 Convention and Visitor maps, 409, 411 Bureaus, 75 nightlife, 421 International Boat Show (Fort outdoor recreation, 419–420 Lauderdale), 30 overview, 20, 408 International Drive (Highway 536) performing arts, 421 (Orlando), 294, 306, 368 restaurants, 414–416 International Game Fish safety tips, 422 Association (IFGA, Dania shopping, 420–421 Beach) World Fishing tourist information, 422 Center, 191 transportation, 408–410 International Museum of Cartoon traveling to, 408 Art (Boca Raton), 205 Jacksonville Beach, 420 International Swimming Hall of Jacksonville International Airport, Fame (Fort Lauderdale), 191 397, 408 Intracoastal Waterway, 179 Jacksonville Jaguars (football), 420 Islamorada. See also the Keys Jacksonville Landing, 418, 421 accommodations, 136–138 Jacksonville Suns (baseball attractions, 140–141 team), 419 general information, 161–162 Jacksonville Symphony nightlife, 141 Orchestra, 421 outdoor recreation, 141 Jacksonville Zoo, 418 restaurants, 138–140 Janus Landing (St. Petersburg), 248 Islamorada Fish Company Japan (World Showcase), 337 (Islamorada), 139 Jaws (Universal Studios), 349 Island City House Hotel (Key West), jellyfish stings, 236 152–153 Jellyrolls (Disney’s Boardwalk), 371 35_57745X bindex.qxd 6/15/05 12:07 PM Page 456
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Jim Henson’s Muppet*Vision 3-D Kennedy Space Center (Cape (Disney-MGM Studios), 341 Canaveral), 12, 38, 373–375 Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville The Kent (Miami), 96 (CityWalk), 372 Key Biscayne (Miami), 85 Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville Key Largo. See also the Keys (Key West), 160 accommodations, 131–132 J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife attractions, 134–135 Refuge (Sanibel), 282 general information, 161–162 Joe Allen (Miami), 103 nightlife, 136 Joe’s Stone Crab Restaurant outdoor recreation, 135 (Miami), 10, 103 restaurants, 132–134 John D. MacArthur Beach State shopping, 136 Park (North Palm Beach), 206 Key Largo National Marine John F. Kennedy Space Center Sanctuary (Key Largo), 135 (Cape Canaveral), Key lime pie, 160, 432 12, 38, 373–375 Key Lime Products (Key Largo), 136 John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Key West. See also the Keys Park (Key Largo), 135 accommodations, 152–153 John U. Lloyd Beach State Park attractions, 156–157 (Dania), 190–191 described, 127, 150–152 John’s Pass Village and Boardwalk Fantasy Fest, 27, 156 (Madeira Beach), 247 general information, 161–162 Journey to Atlantis (SeaWorld), 356 guided tours, 158–159 Jules’ Undersea Lodge map, 151 (Key Largo), 132 neighborhoods, 151 Julian’s Dining Room & Lounge nightlife, 160–161 (Ormond Beach), 388–389 outdoor recreation, 159–160 Jungle Cruise (Adventureland), 328 restaurants, 154–156 Juno Beach (Palm Beach area), 206 shopping, 160 Jupiter, 178. See also Palm Beach tourist information, 161–162 County transportation, 150, 152 Jurassic Park (Islands of Key West Aquarium, 157 Adventure), 353–354 Key West at SeaWorld, 356 Key West Cemetery, 157 Key West Conch Tour Train, 38, 158 • K • Key West Dolphin Fest Kaiyo (Key Largo), 139 (SeaWorld), 356 Kali River Rapids (Animal Key West International Airport, 128 Kingdom), 345 Key West Seafood, 160 Karma Lounge (Fort the Keys Lauderdale), 195 described, 18, 129 kayaking, canoeing general information, 161–162 Amelia Island, 420 Islamorada, 136–141 Biscayne National Park, 108 Key Largo, 131–136 Everglades National Park, 176 Key West, 150–161 Lower Keys, 146–150 35_57745X bindex.qxd 6/15/05 12:07 PM Page 457
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map, 130 Liberty Tree Tavern (Walt Disney Marathon, 142–146 World), 315 tourist information, 161–162 lightening, 25 traveling around, 129 lighthouse (Ponce Inlet), 391 traveling to, 127–128 The Lightner Museum Kilimanjaro Safaris (Animal (St. Augustine), 405 Kingdom), 344–345 Lignumvitae Key State Botanical Kingsley Plantation Site (Islamorada), 140 (Jacksonville), 419 Lion Country Safari (Loxahatchee), Kissimmee (Orlando), 294, 368 12, 205 Kona Kai Resort & Gallery liquor laws, 435 (Key Largo), 132 Little and Big Talbot Island State Konger Tarpon Springs Parks (Mayport), 419 Aquarium, 255 Little Havana (Miami), 85, 121 Kraken (SeaWorld), 357 Little Palm Island (Little Torch Key), 11, 147 Little River Inn (New Smyrna • L • Beach), 387 La Covacha (Miami), 124 Little Talbot Island State Park La Fiesta Ocean Inn and Suites (Jacksonville), 428–429 (St. Augustine Beach), 402 The Living Seas (Future World), 333 La Parisienne (St. Augustine), 403 lobster, 432 La Pensione (Key West), 153 Loch Ness Monster Pool and Spa La Quinta Inn & Suites (Tampa), 220 (Palm Harbor), 252 La Vielle Maison (Boca Raton), 203 The Lodge & Club (Ponte Vedra Lagasse, Emeril (chef), 312, 314 Beach), 412 Lago Mar Resort and Club (Fort Loews Miami Beach Hotel Lauderdale), 183 (Miami), 93 Lake Buena Vista (Orlando), Long Pine Key Campground 292, 300–301 (Everglades National Park), The Land (Future World), 332 172–173 Land of 10,000 Islands, 260. See also Looe Key National Marine Fort Myers area; Sarasota- Sanctuary (Lower Keys), 150 Bradenton area Lorelai (Key Largo), 139–140 Lantana Park (Lantana), 207 Lorelei Restaurant (Islamorada), 141 LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort The Lost Continent (Islands of (Naples), 275 Adventure), 354–355 Las Olas Boulevard (Fort lost or stolen wallet, 44, 441 Lauderdale), 14, 194 lost-luggage insurance, 72 Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, 179. See also Louie’s Backyard (Key West), Fort Lauderdale area 10, 155 Liberty Bell Riverboat (Liberty Lower Keys. See also the Keys Square), 325 accommodations, 146–148 Liberty Square (Magic Kingdom), attractions, 149–150 325–326 camping, 146 35_57745X bindex.qxd 6/15/05 12:07 PM Page 458
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Lower Keys (continued) SeaWorld, 357 general information, 161–162 swimming with in Crystal outdoor recreation, 150 River, 258 restaurants, 148–149 Mandarin-Oriental (Miami), 93 Lowry Park Zoo (Tampa), 230 Mangia Mangia (Key West), 155 Mannequins Dance Palace (Pleasure Island), 370 • M • Mansion (South Beach), 124 Mac’s Club Deuce (Miami Mansion House Bed and Breakfast Beach), 123 (St. Petersburg), 242 Mad Tea Party (Fantasyland), 324 The Many Adventures of Winnie the Madeira Beach, 246 Pooh (Fantasyland), 324 Magic Carpets of Aladdin maps. See also specific destinations (Adventureland), 328 of Florida, 16–17 Magic Kingdom (Walt Disney free, 49 World) sources of, 434, 435, 439 Adventureland, 328–329 Marathon. See also the Keys as best family attraction, 12 accommodations, 142–143 Fantasyland, 323–325 attractions, 144–145 Frontierland, 326–327 general information, 161–162 Liberty Square, 325–326 outdoor recreation, 145–146 Main Street, U.S.A., 321 restaurants, 143–144 Mickey’s Toontown Fair, 322–323 Marco Beach Ocean Resort (Marco overview, 318 Island), 277 parades and fireworks, 329–330 Marco Island, 271. See also Fort Tomorrowland, 321–322 Myers area The Magic of Disney Animation Marco Island Marriott Resort and (Disney-MGM Studios), 341 Golf Club, 275 Mahaffey Theater (St. Marek’s Collier House (Marco Petersburg), 248 Island), 279 Maharajah Jungle Trek (Animal Marker 32 (Jacksonville), 10, 415 Kingdom), 345–346 Mark’s Las Olas (Fort Main Street (Daytona Beach), 393 Lauderdale), 188 Main Street, U.S.A. (Magic Mark’s South Beach (Miami), Kingdom), 321 103, 105 Makai Lodge Beach Resort The Marlin (Miami), 96 (Ormond Beach), 387 Marquesa Hotel (Key West), 11, 153 Mall at Mellenia (Orlando), 369 Marriott’s Harbor Beach (Fort malls. See shopping Lauderdale), 183 man-apes (Skunk Apes), 174 Marvel Super Hero Island (Islands manatees of Adventure), 352–353 Homosassa Springs State Wildlife Matheson Hammock Park Beach Park, 258 (South Miami), 426 Mote Marine Laboratory, 267 McDonald’s Air and Sea Show, 28 Parker Manatee Aquarium, 269 medical insurance, 72 35_57745X bindex.qxd 6/15/05 12:07 PM Page 459
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MedicAlert identification tag, 73 Miccosukee Indian Village and Mel Fisher Maritime Heritage Airboat Tours (Miami), 116 Museum (Key West), 157 Michael’s on East (Sarasota), Mel’s Hot Dogs (Tampa), 223 266–267 Metro Kitchen + Bar (Miami), 105 Mickey’s & Minnie’s Country Mexico (World Showcase), 337 Houses (Mickey’s Toontown Miami Fair), 323 accommodations, 89–98 Mickey’s PhilharMagic attractions, 108–125 (Fantasyland), 324–325 costs in, 40 Mickey’s Toontown Fair (Magic general information, 125–126 Kingdom), 322–323 guided tours, 119–120 Millionaire’s Row (Naples), 260, 281 maps, 83, 98, 109, 114–115 miniature golf, 189, 367, 416 neighborhoods, 81–86 Minnesota Twins (baseball team), nightlife, 122–125 281–282 outdoor recreation, 117–118 Miracle Mile (Coral Gables), 84, 121 overview, 18, 79 Mise en Place (Tampa), 224 restaurants, 99–107 Mizner Park (Palm Beach), 208 safety tips, 125–126 money-saving tips. See also budget shopping, 120–121 for trip tourist information, 86–87 accommodations, 41–42, 62, 89 transportation, 87–88, 126 air fare, 46–47 traveling to, 79–81 Amtrak discounts, 49, 291 Miami Beach car rental, 42 accommodations, 95 discount coupons, 42, 66 described, 82, 85–86 Monkey Jungle (Miami), 111 maps, 95, 104 Monterey Inn (St. Augustine), 401 restaurants, 104 Monte’s (Summerland Key), 149 Miami Bookfair International, 30 The Moon Under Water (St. Miami Chamber Symphony, 125 Petersburg), 244 Miami Children’s Museum, 116 The Moorings (Islamorada), Miami City Ballet, 125 137–138 Miami Dolphins (football team), 118 Morikami Museum and Japanese Miami Duck Tours, 120 Gardens (Delray Beach), 206 Miami Heat (basketball), 118 Morocco (World Showcase), Miami International Airport, 337–338 80, 128, 180 mosquitoes, 172 Miami International Boat Show, 27 Mote Marine Laboratory (Longboat Miami MetroZoo, 11, 110 Key), 267–268 Miami Museum of Science and motels, 59 Space Transit Planetarium, Moteurs...Action! Stunt Show 110–111 Spectacular (Disney-MGM Miami River Inn, 96–97 Studios), 341 Miami Seaquarium, 111 Motion (Pleasure Island), 370 35_57745X bindex.qxd 6/15/05 12:07 PM Page 460
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mullet (fish), 432 Clearwater, 257–258 The Museum of Arts and Sciences Daytona Beach, 393–394 (Daytona Beach), 391 Fort Lauderdale area, 194–195 Museum of Discovery and Science Fort Myers area, 284–285 (Fort Lauderdale), 191–192 Islamorada, 141 Museum of Science and Industry Jacksonville, 421 (Tampa), 230 Key Largo, 136 Mutineer Restaurant (Florida Miami, 122–125 City), 170 Orlando, 14, 38–39, 369–373 Mynt (Miami Beach), 123 Palm Beach, 208–209 The Mystic Fountain (Islands of Sarasota-Bradenton, 270–271 Adventure), 355 St. Augustine, 407 St. Petersburg, 247–248 Tampa, 233–234 • N • tickets and event information, 75 Naples, 271. See also Universal Orlando, 371–372 Fort Myers area Nikki Beach Club (South Beach), Naples Airport Municipal 13, 124 Airport, 283 1900 Park Fare (Walt Disney Naples Beach (Naples), 427 World), 316 The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Norman’s (Miami), 10, 105–106 Club, 275–276 North Miami Beach, 86 Naples Museum of Art, 280–281 North Pinellas area. See Clearwater, National Hotel (Miami), 97 Clearwater Beach area National Key Deer Refuge (Big Pine Northern Florida, 20, 396–397 Key), 149–150 Norway (World Showcase), 338 National Park Service, 67, 68 Numero Uno (Orlando), 313 Nellie & Joe’s (Key West), 160 Nemo (Miami), 105 Neptune Beach (Jacksonville • O • area), 420 Oar House Restaurant (the New Smyrna Beach, 382. See also Everglades), 170 Daytona Beach area The Oasis (Animal Kingdom), 343 New World Symphony (South Oasis Deck & Restaurant Beach), 125 (St. Augustine), 407 New York (Universal Studios), 348 Oasis Visitor Center (Big Cypress New York Yankees (baseball National Preserve), 174 team), 231 Ocala, 394–395 Night of Joy, 29 Ocean Center (Daytona Beach), 394 Night Swan Intracoastal Bed & Ocean Deck Restaurant & Beach Breakfast (New Smyrna Club (Daytona Beach), Beach), 385 389, 393–394 nightlife Ocean Villa Motel (Daytona best places for drinks, 13–14 Beach), 385 budget for, 38–39 35_57745X bindex.qxd 6/15/05 12:07 PM Page 461
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Oceania Beach Club (New Smyrna Orlando Premium Outlets, 369 Beach), 387 Orlando Science Center, 365 OfficialTravelInfo (Web site), 439 Orlando/Orange County O’Hara’s Pub and Jazz Cafes (Fort Convention & Visitors Lauderdale), 195 Bureau, 294 Old Hyde Park Village (Tampa), 233 Ormond Beach (Daytona area), Old Marine Marketplace at Tin City 382, 392 (Naples), 281 Ormond Beach Performing Arts The Old Salty Dog (Sarasota), 270 Center, 394 Old Salty’s Inn (Daytona Beach), outdoor recreation 385–386 Daytona Beach area, 391–392 Old Town Trolley (Key West), 158 the Everglades, 176 Olde Naples (Naples), 281 Fort Lauderdale area, 192–193 The Oldest Wooden Schoolhouse Fort Myers area, 281–283 (St. Augustine), 405 Islamorada, 141 One Saloon (Key West), 161 Jacksonville area, 419–420 opera Key Largo, 135 Miami, 125 Key West, 159–160 Palm Beach, 209 Lower Keys, 150 Ophelia’s on the Bay (Siesta Marathon, 145–146 Key), 267 Miami, 117–118 Opium Garden (South Beach), 124 Orlando area, 366–367 Orlando area. See also SeaWorld Palm Beach County, 206–208 (Orlando); Universal Orlando; Sarasota-Bradenton area, 269–270 Walt Disney World (Orlando) St. Augustine, 406–407 accommodations, 61, 296–309 St. Petersburg area, 246–247 attractions, 360–366 Tampa, 231–232 costs in, 39 Oyster House Restaurant Discovery Cove, 37, 358–359 (Everglades City), 170 general information, 375–376 maps, 293, 302, 364 neighborhoods, 292–294 • P • nightlife, 14, 38–39, 369–373 Pacific Time (Miami), 106 outdoor recreation, 366–367 Pacino’s Italian Ristorante overview, 19–20 (Orlando), 313 restaurants, 302, 309–317 package tours, 41, 49–51 safety tips, 376 Palace Saloon (Fernandina shopping, 367–369 Beach), 421 side-trips from, 373–375 Palm Beach, 18, 178. See also Palm tourist information, 294 Beach County transportation, 376 Palm Beach Accommodations, 198 traveling to, 289–291 Palm Beach County Orlando International Airport, accommodations, 198–204 290, 380 attractions, 204–206 Orlando International Fringe beaches, 206–207 Festival, 28 35_57745X bindex.qxd 6/15/05 12:07 PM Page 462
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Palm Beach County (continued) Biscayne National Park, 108–109 described, 178 Caladesi Island State Park, general information, 209–210 254, 428 guided tours, 208 Collier-Seminole State Park, map of, 199 164, 175 nightlife, 208–209 Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, 282 outdoor recreation, 206–208 Delnor-Wiggins Pass State shopping, 208 Recreation Area, 282 tourist information, 209 Dry Tortugas National Park, 158 transportation, 197–198, 210 Everglades National Park, traveling to, 196–197 163–164, 171–173 Palm Beach County Cultural Fakahatchee Strand State Park, Council, 209 164, 174–175 Palm Beach International Airport, Fort Clinch State Park, 417–418 180, 196–197 Fort DeSoto Park, 247, 427–428 Palm Beach Opera, 209 general information, 441 Palm Beach Polo & Country Homosassa Springs State Wildlife Club, 208 Park, 258 Palm Beach Zoo at Dreher Park Honeymoon Island State (West Palm Beach), 205–206 Recreation Area, 256 Palm Cottage (Naples), 281 J.N. “Ding” Darling National Palm Pavilion Grill & Bar Wildlife Refuge, 282 (Clearwater Beach), 257 John D. MacArthur Beach State Pangani Falls Exploration Trail Park, 206 (Animal Kingdom), 345 John Pennekamp Coral Reef State parades and fireworks Park, 135 Fantasmic! (Disney-MGM Studios), Lignumvitae Key State Botanical 342–343 Site, 140 IllumniNations (Epcot), 339 Little and Big Talbot Island State Magic Kingdom (Walt Disney Parks, 419 World), 329–330 National Key Deer Refuge, Park Avenue (Orlando), 294 149–150 Parker Manatee Aquarium Pelican Man’s Bird Sanctuary (Bradenton), 269 (Sarasota), 268 parks and wildlife preserves Washington Oaks State Park, Anastasia Island State Recreation 392, 428 Area, 406 Parmer’s Resort (Lower Keys), Bahia Honda State Recreation 147–148 Area, 146, 149, 425–426 The Parrot (Fort Lauderdale), Barnacle State Historic Site, 113 194–195 Big Cypress National Preserve, Parrot Jungle Island (Miami), 173–174 38, 112 Big Cypress Swamp, 164 Pass-a-Grille beach (St. Bill Baggs Cape Florida Petersburg), 246 State Park, 113, 426 Pat O’Brien’s (CityWalk), 372 35_57745X bindex.qxd 6/15/05 12:07 PM Page 463
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Peabody Auditorium (Daytona Pointe Orlando, 369 Beach), 394 Poison Control, 26, 435 Peabody Orlando (Orlando), police, 435 11, 308 polo matches, 208 Pearl’s Rainbow (Key West), 161 Polynesian Luau Dinner Show Pebbles (Orlando), 313 (Walt Disney World), 317 Pelican Man’s Bird Sanctuary Ponce Inlet Lighthouse and (Sarasota), 268 Museum (Ponce Inlet), 391 Pelican Path B&B by the Sea Ponte Vedra Beach (Jacksonville (Jacksonville Beach), 414 area), 420 Penguin Encounter (SeaWorld), 357 Port of Entry (Islands of Peppers of Key West, 160 Adventure), 351 performing arts. See nightlife Portofino Bay Hotel (International Peter Pan’s Flight (Fantasyland), 325 Drive), 305 PGA National Resort & Spa (Palm Poseidon’s Fury (Islands of Beach), 201 Adventure), 355 Philharmonic Center for the Arts Prime Outlets (Tampa), 233 (Naples), 285 Primeval Whirl (Dinoland Pier Top Lounge (Fort U.S.A.), 346 Lauderdale), 194 Production Central (Universal Pinellas County, 236, 237, 246. See Studios), 348–349 also St. Petersburg area Pirate Haus Inn & Hostelodge (St. Augustine), 402 • Q • Pirates of the Caribbean The Quay (Key Largo), 133 (Adventureland), 328–329 The Quay Marathon, 144 Pittsburgh Pirates (baseball team), 269 planetarium (Miami), 110–111 • R • planning trip. See also budget for rack rates, 61 trip; reservations Radisson Riverwalk Hotel calendar of events, 26–31 (Tampa), 220 insurance, 55, 71–72 Radisson Suite Resort on Sand Key locations, choosing, 17–20 (Clearwater Beach), 252 seasons and, 21–23 Rafiki’s Planet Watch (Animal weather and, 23–26 Kingdom), 345 when to go, 17 Ragged Edge Resort Plantation Manor Inn (Islamorada), 138 (Jacksonville), 414 Ragtime Tavern & Taproom Playhouse Disney-Live on Stage! (Jacksonville), 421 (Disney-MGM Studios), 341 rainfall averages, 26 Pleasure Island (Walt Disney Raintree (St. Augustine), 404 World), 370 The Raleigh (Miami), 94 Pocahontas and Her Forest Friends (Animal Kingdom), 344 35_57745X bindex.qxd 6/15/05 12:07 PM Page 464
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Raymond F. Kravis Center for the restrooms, 435–436 Performing Arts, 209 Richard Petty Driving Experience red tide, 236 (Walt Disney World), 362–363 Renaissance Orlando Resort at Ringling Museums (Sarasota), 268 SeaWorld, 305, 307 Ringside Café (St. Petersburg), 248 Renaissance Vinoy Resort (St. Ritz-Carlton (Amelia Island), 414 Petersburg), 11, 241 Ritz-Carlton Sarasota, 265 rental car. See also driving The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach agencies, 439 (Miami), 94 booking online, 55 River Deck Night Club & Restaurant budget for, 36 Ocean Deck Restaurant & cost of, 40 Beach Club (Daytona disabled traveler services, 68 Beach), 394 discounts, 42 Riverside Hotel (Fort going without, 36, 52 Lauderdale), 185 insurance, 55 Riverwalk (Fort Lauderdale), 195 money-saving tips, 42 Riviera Court Motel (Miami), 97 rates, 54–55 road rules for driving, 52–54 reservations Robbie’s Pier (Islamorada), 140 accommodations, 63–64, 89, 198 Rock ’n Roller Coaster (Disney- air travel, online, 47–48 MGM Studios), 13, 341, 362 car rental, 55 Rockin’ Ranch (Daytona Disney character restaurants, 315 Beach), 393 FASTPASS ride-reservation Rod & Gun Lodge (Everglades system, 320 City), 169 golf courses, 75 roller coasters and thrill rides restaurants, 74, 99 The Amazing Adventures of services for, 64, 89, 198 Spider-Man (Islands of tickets and event information, 75 Adventure), 13, 352 The Resort at Longboat Key Club best of, 12–13 (Longboat Key), 265 Busch Gardens (Tampa), 12, 225 resorts, 58 Dueling Dragons (Islands of Respectable Street Café (Palm Adventure), 13, 354 Beach), 209 Incredible Hulk Coaster (Islands Restaurant Akershus (Walt Disney of Adventure), 13, 352–353 World), 314 Kraken (SeaWorld), 357 restaurants. See also specific Rock ’n Roller Coaster (Disney- destinations MGM Studios), 13, 341, 362 best, 10 Summit Plummet (Blizzard budget for, 37 Beach), 12, 361 cuisine, local specialties, 430–433 The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror Disney characters, 315–316 (Disney-MGM Studios), 13, 342 reservations, 74, 99 The Room (Miami Beach), 123 smoking and, 99 Rooney’s Irish Pub (Palm tips, 41 Beach), 209 35_57745X bindex.qxd 6/15/05 12:07 PM Page 465
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Rose Bar at the Delano (Miami), 123 general information, 285–286 Royal Pacific Resort (Universal map, 262 Orlando), 309 nightlife, 270–271 The Royal Palm Visitor Center outdoor recreation, 269–270 (Everglades National Park), 171 overview, 260–261 Rumi (South Beach), 124 restaurants, 265–267 Rush Street (Fort Lauderdale), 194 shopping, 270 Ruth Eckerd Hall (Clearwater), tourist information, 285–286 257–258 transportation, 261, 263, 286 traveling to, 261 Sarasota-Bradenton International • S • Airport, 261 Saddlebrook Resort (Tampa), 220 Sawgrass Marriott Resort (Ponte Safety Harbor Resort and Spa Vedra Beach), 412–413 (Safety Harbor), 251 Schooner Motel (Madeira safety issues Beach), 242 air travel security, 73–74 scuba diving beaches, 236 Biscayne National Park, 108 driving routes, 54 Epcot’s DiveQuest program, 333 general information, 436 Islamorada, 141 Jacksonville area, 422 Key Largo, 135 Miami, 125–126 Key West, 159 ocean creatures, 236 Lower Keys, 150 Orlando area, 376 Marathon, 145–156 sun protection, 25–26, 66 Palm Beach, 207 Tampa, 235 Sea Downs (and the Bougainvillea) traveling with children, 66 (Hollywood), 185 The Sagamore (Miami), 94 Sea Turtle Awareness Program, 190 sales tax, 40, 120 Sea Turtle Inn (Atlantic Beach), 413 Salt Rock Grill (Indian Shores), 254 Sea Turtle Point (SeaWorld), 356 Saltwater Angler (Key West), 160 sea turtles, 389, 428 Salvador Dali Museum (St. Seabreeze Boulevard (Daytona Petersburg), 38, 245–246 Beach), 393 San Francisco (Universal seafood Studios), 349 best places for, 10–11 Sandpiper Gulf Resort (Fort Myers overview, 432–433 Beach), 277 shipping, 160 Sanibel Inn, 276 Seahorse Oceanfront Inn (Neptune Sanibel Island, 271. See also Fort Beach), 413 Myers area seasons, 21–23 Sarasota Ballet, 270 SeaWorld (Orlando) Sarasota Jungle Gardens, 268 admissions costs, 37, 355 Sarasota Quay, 270 attractions, 356–358 Sarasota-Bradenton area package tours, 50, 51 accommodations, 263–265 Selby Botanical Gardens attractions, 267–269 (Sarasota), 269 35_57745X bindex.qxd 6/15/05 12:07 PM Page 466
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Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and St. Augustine, 407 Casino (Hollywood), 192–193 Tampa, 232–233 senior travelers, 67 The Shore Club (Miami), 97 Seuss Landing (Islands of Shoreline All Suites Inn (Daytona Adventure), 351–352 Beach), 387 Seven Fish (Key West), 155–156 Siam Orchid Restaurant Seven-Mile Bridge (Marathon), 145 (Sarasota), 267 The Shamu Adventure Side Splitters Comedy Club (SeaWorld), 357 (Tampa), 234 Shamu’s Happy Harbor (SeaWorld), SideBern’s (Tampa), 224 357–358 Siesta Beach (Sarasota area), Share a Dream Come True Parade 269, 427 (Walt Disney World), 330 sightseeing. See also specific The Shark Valley Visitor Center destinations (Everglades National admission costs, 38 Park), 172 best family, 11–12 sharks, 267, 358 budget for, 37–38 Shark’s Tooth and Seafood general information, 440 Festival, 29 Silver Sands Beach Resort The Shell Factor (Fort Myers), 284 (Miami), 97 Shephard’s Tiki Bar (Clearwater Silver Springs, 394 Beach), 257 Singleton’s Seafood Shack Sheraton Biscayne Bay Hotel (Mayport), 415–416 (Miami), 97 600 North (Daytona Beach), 393 Sheraton Sand Key Resort Skunk Apes (legendary (Clearwater Beach), 251 man-apes), 174 Sheraton Suites Tampa Airport Sloppy Joe’s (Key West), 160 (Tampa), 222 smoking laws, 99, 436 shopping Snapper’s Waterfront Saloon & Raw budget for, 38 Bar (Key Largo), 136 business hours, 120 Snook’s Bayside (Key Largo), Clearwater, 257 134, 136 Daytona Beach area, 392–393 snorkeling Fort Lauderdale area, 194 Biscayne National Park, 108 Fort Myers area, 284 Crystal River, 258 Jacksonville area, 420–421 Key Largo, 135 Key Largo, 136 Key West, 159 Key West, 160 Looe Key Reef, 149 Miami, 120–121 Lower Keys, 150 Orlando area, 367–369 Marathon, 145 Palm Beach County, 208 Snow White’s Scary Adventure sales tax, 40, 120 (Fantasyland), 325 Sarasota-Bradenton area, 270 Sounds Dangerous Starring Drew shipping your purchases, 120 Carey (Disney-MGM Studios), souvenirs, 42, 284 341–342 35_57745X bindex.qxd 6/15/05 12:07 PM Page 467
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South Beach (Miami) Spring Flower Festival (Cypress accommodations, 90 Gardens), 28 described, 18, 86 spring training maps, 90, 102 Atlanta Braves, 366–367 nightlife, 14, 38 Baltimore Orioles, 192 restaurants, 102 Cincinnati Reds, 269 shopping, 121 Florida Marlins, 206 South Beach Oceanfront Motel (Key Florida Panthers, 192 West), 153 Jupiter, 206 South Florida, 18–19 New York Yankees, 231 South Florida Museum and Parker Philadelphia Phillies, 256 Manatee Aquarium Pittsburgh Pirates, 269 (Bradenton), 269 St. Louis Cardinals, 206 South Florida Science Museum Tampa Bay Devil Rays, 231, 246 (West Palm Beach), 206 Toronto Blue Jays, 256 South Miami-Dade County Web site, 28 attractions map, 109 springtime, 21 South Seas Resort (Captiva), 276 St. Augustine SouthBank Riverwalk accommodations, 400–402 (Jacksonville), 419 attractions, 404–406 Southwest Florida, 260–261. See British Night Watch and Grand also Fort Myers area Illumination, 30 Southwest Florida International general information, 422 Airport, 164, 271 guided tours, 399, 407 souvenirs, 42, 284 map, 398 Space Mountain nightlife, 407 (Tomorrowland), 322 outdoor recreation, 406–407 Spanish Monastery Cloisters overview, 20, 397 (Miami), 116 restaurants, 402–404 Spanish Quarter Village shopping, 407 (St. Augustine), 406 transportation, 399 Spanish River Park (Boca traveling to, 397–399 Raton), 207 St. Augustine Alligator Farm and Spanky’s Sports Bar (Palm Zoological Park, 405–406 Beach), 209 St. Augustine Birthday Festival, 29 SpectroMagic (Walt Disney St. George Street (St. World), 330 Augustine), 407 speed limits, 54 St. Johns River, 396 Splash Mountain (Frontierland), 327 St. Louis Cardinals (baseball Sponge Docks (Tarpon Springs), 255 team), 206 Spongeorama (Tarpon Springs), 255 St. Pete Beach, 237, 246, 249 sports events, 440. See also St. Petersburg area outdoor recreation accommodations, 240–243 Spring break, 26 attractions, 245–246 35_57745X bindex.qxd 6/15/05 12:07 PM Page 468
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St. Petersburg area (continued) Swiss Family Treehouse day trips from, 258 (Adventureland), 329 described, 236, 237 symphony orchestras general information, 259 Florida Orchestra (Tampa), 234 guided tours, 247 Florida Philharmonic Orchestra map, 239 (Miami), 125 nightlife, 247–248 Jacksonville Symphony outdoor recreation, 246–247 Orchestra, 421 performing arts, 248 Miami Chamber Symphony, 125 restaurants, 243–245 New World Symphony (South tourist information, 259 Beach), 125 transportation, 238, 240 traveling to, 237–238 St. Petersburg-Clearwater • T • International Airport, 237 Tampa Stan’s Idle Hour Seafood Restaurant accommodations, 216–222 (Goodland), 13, 285 attractions, 225–231 Star Tours (Disney-MGM Busch Gardens, 12, 225, 228–229 Studios), 342 cultural events, 234 Stella’s Piano Café described, 19, 213 (Jacksonville), 421 Gasparilla Pirate Fest, 26 stingrays, 236, 356, 358 general information, 234–235 Stitch’s Great Escape Guavaween festival (Tampa), 27 (Tomorrowland), 322 guided tours, 232 stone crab claws, 103, 433 maps, 218–219, 226–227 Storm Force Accelatron (Islands of nightlife, 233–234 Adventure), 353 orienting yourself, 215 Stranahan House (Fort outdoor recreation, 231–232 Lauderdale), 192 restaurants, 222–224 summer, 22 safety tips, 235 Summit Plummet (Blizzard Beach), shopping, 232–233 12, 361 tourist information, 215, 235 Sun Dog Diner (Jacksonville), 421 transportation, 215–216, 235 sun protection, 25–26, 66 traveling to, 214 Suncoast, 237. See also St. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (football Petersburg area team), 232 Sundy House (Delray Beach), Tampa Bay Devil Rays (baseball 201–202 team), 231, 246 SunFest (West Palm Beach), 28 Tampa Bay Performing Arts Sunfish Grill (Pompano Beach), 189 Center, 234 Sunset Celebration at Mallory Tampa International Airport, Square (Key West), 161 214, 238, 261 swamp-buggy tours, 176–177, Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel & 232, 279 Marina (Tampa), 220–221 35_57745X bindex.qxd 6/15/05 12:07 PM Page 469
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Tampa Museum of Art, 231 The Timekeeper Tampa Theatre, 231 (Tomorrowland), 322 Tarpon Springs, 255 tipping, 41 Tarzan Rocks! (Dinoland U.S.A.), 346 Tobacco Road (Miami), 123 A Taste for Wine (St. Tom Sawyer Island Petersburg), 248 (Frontierland), 327 Taverna Opa (Hollywood), 189 Tomorrowland (Magic Kingdom), taxes 321–322 accommodations, 62, 89 Tomorrowland Indie Speedway car rental, 55 (Tomorrowland), 322 general information, 436 Tom’s Place (Boca Raton), 204 sales, 40, 120 Toon Lagoon (Islands of taxi. See transportation Adventure), 353 Tchoup Chop (Universal Toontown Hall of Fame (Mickey’s Orlando), 314 Toontown Fair), 323 Ted Peters’ Famous Smoked Fish Top of Daytona Oceanfront (St. Petersburg), 11, 244 Restaurant and Lounge Teddy Bear Museum (Naples), 281 (Daytona Beach), 389 telephone, hidden charges, 40 tornadoes, 25 temperature, averages, 23–24 Tourist assistance (24-hour Terrors of the Deep (SeaWorld), 358 telephone), 441 Test Track (Future World), 333 tourist information. See also Testa’s (Palm Beach), 11, 203–204 specific destinations Texas Rangers (baseball team), discount information, 62 281–282 general information, 435, 439–441 Theater of the Sea (Islamorada), highway welcome centers, 440 140–141 tourist season, 61, 89 Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz tours, guided. See specific (Universal Orlando), 372 destinations theme parks tours, package, 41, 49–51 Animal Kingdom, 318, 343–346 Town Center Mall (Palm Beach), 208 budget for, 37, 41 Townhouse (Miami), 97 Busch Gardens, 12, 225, 228–229 Tradewinds Sandpiper Hotel & Discovery Cove, 37, 358–359 Suites (St. Pete Beach), 242 Disney-MGM Studios, 318, 339–343 train travel. See also transportation Epcot, 335–339 Auto Train, 49 Magic Kingdom, 12, 318, 321–339 discounts, 49, 291 package tours, 50, 51 intrastate travel, 57 SeaWorld, 37, 355, 356–358 senior discounts, 67 Thunderbird Beach Resort Web site/telephone, Amtrak, 49 (St. Petersburg), 243 transportation. See also air travel; Ticketmaster (Web site), 75 car rental The Tides (Miami), 97 budget for, 36 time zone, 436 to Clearwater, Clearwater Beach area, 248, 250 35_57745X bindex.qxd 6/15/05 12:07 PM Page 470
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transportation (continued) Twelve Twenty (Miami), 106 in Daytona Beach area, The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror 382–383, 395 (Disney-MGM Studios), 13, 342 to Daytona Beach area, 380 Typhoon Lagoon (Walt Disney Disney system, 295 World), 363 in the Everglades, 165 Tyrone Square Mall (St. to the Everglades, 164 Petersburg), 247 in Fort Lauderdale area, 181–182, 196 to Fort Lauderdale area, 179–181 • U • in Fort Myers area, 271, 273 Underwater Music Festival (Big to Fort Myers area, 271 Pine Key), 29 in Jacksonville area, 408–410 United Kingdom (World Showcase), to Jacksonville area, 408 338–339 in Key West, 151 Universal Orlando in the Keys, 129 accommodations, 296 to the Keys, 127–128 admissions costs, 37, 347 in Miami, 87–88, 126 Halloween Horror Nights, 30 to Miami, 79–81 Islands of Adventure, 351–355 in Orlando area, 376 line-beating program, 347 to Orlando area, 289–291 nightlife, 371–372 in Palm Beach County, package tours, 50, 51 197–198, 210 Universal Studios Florida, to Palm Beach County, 196–197 12, 347–351 in Sarasota-Bradenton area, Web site, 347 261, 263 Universe of Energy (Future to Sarasota-Bradenton area, 261 World), 333 in St. Augustine, 399 U.S.A.: The American Adventure to St. Augustine, 397–399 (World Showcase), 339 in St. Petersburg area, 238, 240 to St. Petersburg area, 237–238 in Tampa, 215–216, 235 • V • to Tampa, 214 Vacation Key West, 152 travel agents, 47, 64, 68 vacation rentals, 59 Travel Guard Alerts, 72 Van Wezel Performing Arts Center travel insurance, 55, 71–72 (Sarasota), 270 traveler’s checks, 43–44 Venetian Pool (Miami), 116 Treasure Island, 14, 237, 246. See Versailles (Miami), 106–107 also St. Petersburg area Victorian House (St. Tree of Life (Animal Kingdom), 344 Augustine), 401 Triceratops Spin (Dinoland Victorian Seaside Christmas U.S.A.), 346 (Amelia Island), 31 trip-cancellation insurance, 71–72 video arcade (Walt Disney World), Tropicana Field (St. Petersburg), 246 361–362 Turtle Kraals (Key West), 156 35_57745X bindex.qxd 6/15/05 12:07 PM Page 471
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Vilano Beach (St. Augustine), 406 restaurants, 309–317 The Villa Bed and Breakfast show schedules, 321 (Daytona Beach), 386 transportation system, 295 Villa Vizcaya Museum and Gardens Web site, 319 (Miami), 18, 112 when to visit, 320 Visit Florida (Web site), 64, 75 Walt Disney World & Orlando Voyage of the Little Mermaid For Dummies (Wiley (Disney-MGM Studios), 342 Publishing), 321 Walt Disney World Dolphin/Walt Disney World Swan, 307 •W • The Walt Disney World Festival of Wacky Water Park (Cypress Masters, 30 Gardens), 374 Walt Disney World Railroad, walking tours 321, 330 Everglades National Park, 171 Washington Oaks State Park (Palm Miami, 119–120 Coast), 392, 428 Tampa, 232 water parks wallet, lost or stolen, 44 Adventure Island (Tampa), 229 Walt Disney World (Orlando). See Blizzard Beach (Walt Disney also Orlando area World), 361 accommodations, 296, 300–301 Typhoon Lagoon (Walt Disney admissions costs, 37, 319 World), 363 Animal Kingdom, 318, 343–346 Wacky Water Park (Cypress beating the lines, 320–321 Gardens), 374 dinner shows, 316–317 Water Mania (Kissimmee), 366 Disney character restaurants, Wet ’n Wild (Orlando), 366 315–316 Wild Waters (Ocala), 394 Disney Christmas festivities, 31 weather Disney-MGM Studios, 318, 339–343 Everglades National Park, 172 Epcot, 318, 330–339 hurricane season, 24, 148 Epcot International Food and information sources, 436 Wine Festival, 30 lightening and, 25 FASTPASS ride-reservation rain averages, 26 system, 320 sun protection, 25–26 Festival of the Masters, 30 temperature averages, 23–24 hours of operation, 320 tornadoes, 25 Magic Kingdom, 12, 318, 321–339 Weeki Wachee Springs, 258 maps, 300–301, 319 West Palm Beach, 179. See also Night of Joy, 29 Palm Beach County nightlife, 369–371 Western Union (Web package tours, 50, 51 site/telephone), 44 parades and fireworks, 329–330 Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa parking, 319–320 (Hollywood), 185 Pleasure Island, 370 Westin Innisbrook Resort (Palm Harbor), 251–252 35_57745X bindex.qxd 6/15/05 12:07 PM Page 472
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Wet ’n Wild (Orlando), 366 World Expo (Universal Studios), Whale Encounter (SeaWorld), 358 350–351 whales (SeaWorld), 357, 358 World Fishing Center (IGFA) The White Orchid Inn (Flagler International Game Fish Beach), 386 Association, Dania Beach, 191 Who Wants to Be a Millionaire — World Showcase (Epcot), 335–339 Play It (Disney-MGM World’s Richest Tarpon Studios), 342 Tournament, 29 Wild Arctic (SeaWorld), 358 Worth Avenue (Palm Beach), Wild Waters (Ocala), 394 18, 208 The Wild, Wild, Wild West Stunt Wyndham Palace Resort & Spa Show (Universal Studios), 349 (Lake Buena Vista), 307 Wiley Publishing (Walt Disney World Wyndham Westshore (Tampa), 221 & Orlando For Dummies), 321 The Wine Cellar (Jacksonville), 416 The Wine Cellar (St. Petersburg), • Y • 244–245 Yankee Beach (St. Augustine), 406 Wine Exchange (Tampa), 224 Ybor City (Tampa) Wings of Wonder (Cypress attractions, 230–231 Gardens), 375 Guavaween festival, 27 winter, 22–23 nightlife, 14, 213 Winter Park (Orlando), 294, 368 shopping, 233 Winterfest Boat Parade (Fort Ybor City State Museum Lauderdale), 31 (Tampa), 230 Wishes (Walt Disney World), 330 Wolfgang Puck Café (Walt Disney World), 314 • Z • Wolfie Cohen’s Rascal House zoos (Miami), 107 Caribbean Gardens (Naples), The Wolfsonian-Florida 279–280 International University Jacksonville Zoo, 418 (Miami), 116–117 Lowry Park Zoo (Tampa), 230 Wonders of Life (Future World), Miami MetroZoo, 11, 110 334–335 Palm Beach Zoo, 205–206 Woody Woodpecker’s KidZone St. Augustine Alligator Farm and (Universal Studios), 349–350 Zoological Park, 405–406 Woody’s Saloon and Restaurant Theater of the Sea (Islamorada), (Islamorada), 13, 141 140–141 35_57745X bindex.qxd 6/15/05 12:07 PM Page 473
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