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ABC Commissary (Disney-MGM Arnold Palmer Golf Academy, 113 Studios), 137 Around the World on Segway accessibility for disabled (), 106–107 of attractions, 30–33 Arribas Brothers crystal store, 155 of rooms, 39 Art of Disney store, 154 admission, World Arthur’s 27 restaurant (Wyndham options, 24–30 Palace), 59, 138, 141 adults. See grown-ups Artist Palette (Saratoga Springs Adventureland (), Resort), 141 71 Artist Point restaurant (Wilderness Adventurers Club, 120, 122 Lodge), 59, 132 age groupings in this book, 5 Atlanta Braves, 117–118 airline, accommodations packages, Atlantic Dance (BoardWalk), 115, 21 126 Akershus ( pavilion), 135 attractions alcohol at Disney World, 130 See also specific attraction Ale & Compass Lounge, Yacht accessibility of, 29–31 Club Resort, 60 best at the Animal Kingdom, All-Star Sports Resort, 46, 50 99–103 AMC Theatres, West Side, 124 best attractions at Disney-MGM American Adventure, The (Epcot), Studios, 69, 91–94 86, 162 best at Epcot, 80–85 American Gardens Theater, The best attractions at the Magic (Epcot), 84–85 Kingdom, 68, 71–73 Animal Kingdom Lodge, the, 45, generally, 67–69 52–53,COPYRIGHTED 59 authors ofMATERIAL this book, 9–11 Animal Kingdom, the best attractions at, 71, 99–103 backpacks, clothing, supplies, ‘hidden Mickeys’ in, 143–144 14–18 overview, layout, 96–99 Backstage Magic tour, 106 shopping in, 165–166 Backstage Safari (Animal animal rights issues, 98 Kingdom), 106 Annual Passes, 26 Basketball Hall of Fame, 117 14_588257_bindex.qxd 9/2/05 9:19 AM Page 169

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Bay Lake, 111 Chefs de France, 133, 135 Beach Club, 44 Chester and Hester’s Dinosaur Beatles look-alikes, 86 Treasures (Animal Kingdom), Beauty and the Beast Stage Show 166 (Disney-MGM Studios), 95 Chinese pavilion (Epcot), 163, 166 behind-the-scenes tours, seminars, Cinderella Castle (Magic 105–107 Kingdom), 69–70, 95 Belz Factory Outlet World, 152 Cinderella’s Golden Carousel BET SoundStage, 115, 120, 121 (Magic Kingdom), 74 Big River Grille & Brewing Works, Cirque du Soleil, 125 126, 131–132 Cítricos restaurant (Grand Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Floridian), 58, 133 72–73, 77 clothing recommended for Disney Bistro de Paris (Epcot), 131, 132, vacation, 14–18 133 clubs on Pleasure Island, 120–123 Blizzard Beach water park, 108–110 cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, 63–64 Board Walk Villas, 46 Comedy Warehouse, 121 BoardWalk Inn, 46 contacting the authors, 10–11 BoardWalk, the, 124–127 Contemporary Resort, 47, 128 Bocuse, Paul, 134 (Living Sea), Body by Jake Health Studio 128, 131 (Dolphin Resort), 114 Coronado Springs Resort, 49–50, 56 (Epcot), 81 corporate sponsors, 7 Bongos Café, 124, 134 Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café book, this (Magic Kingdom), 137 authors, contacting, 9–11 costs. See also specific venue using, 8–9 best souvenirs, 156 business budget lodging, 48–49 hotel amenities, 39 cutting, 20–23 resorts with business centers, 48 program, 27–29 Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger for international travelers, 33 Spin, 74 lodging outside , 41–42 calendar of special events, 34–37 packages, 40–41 California Grill (Contemporary posed photos, 151 Resort), 58–59, 137 tickets, passes, 23–27 cameras, Photopacs, 14–15 Country Bear Jamboree (Magic Camp Minnie-Mickey (Animal Kingdom), 74, 75 Kingdom), 104–105 Cracker Jack Stadium, 116–117 camping at Fort Wilderness, 47–48 (Epcot), 85 Canadian pavilion (Epcot), 86, 167 Crew’s Cup Lounge, 132 Cap’n Jack’s Oyster Bar, 131, 162 croquet courts, 118 car racing, 117 Cross Country Creek (Blizzard Caribbean Beach Resort, 47, 57 Beach), 110 Caribe Resort, 45–46 crowds Carousel of Progress (Magic avoiding, 11–12 Kingdom), 73–74 FASTPASS program, 27–29 Celebrity 5 & 10 store (Disney- cruises, Disney, 62, 65–66 MGM Studios), 164 Crush ’N’ Gusher raft ride, 109 charter boats, excursions, 111 check-in, check-out times, 39 dancing venues, 114–115 14_588257_bindex.qxd 9/2/05 9:19 AM Page 170

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Dawa Bar (Harambe Marketplace), Downtown Disney 133 Marketplace shopping, Daytona 500, 36 153–158 DeGeneres, Ellen, 80, 87–88 shopping in, 153–159 dining. See also specific restaurant cutting costs, 20–23 8TRAX club, 121 dietary special needs, 137 Eisner, Michael, 4 fancy, 15 Enchanted Tiki Birds show, 76 reservations, 19 English, Todd, 134, 136 Dinoland, U.S.A. (Animal Epcot Kingdom), 6, 99, 103–104 best attractions at, 68, 80–85 disabled visitors ‘hidden Mickeys’ in, 142 accessible rooms, 39 less active options, 89 accommodations for, 29–31 overview, layout, 77–80 wheelchairs, 7, 30, 73 shopping in, 166–170 discos, 120–123 Walt Disney’s vision for, 3 discounts ESPN Club, 130–131 and cost-cutting, 20–23 ESPN sports, 116 resort rates, 38–39 exercise, health clubs, 114–116 tickets, passes, 23–29 Expedition Everest (Magic tours, seminars, 107 Kingdom), 77, 97, 100–101 Disney characters Extra-Terror-estrial Alien ‘hidden Mickeys’, 140–144 Encounter (Magic Kingdom), in weddings, 61 76 Disney Clothiers, 165 Disney-MGM Studios fairy dust, 7 best attractions at, 69, 91–94 , 116 dining at, 136 Fantasmic! (Disney-MGM Studios), ‘hidden Mickeys’ in, 142–143 94–95 overview, layout, 90–91, 95–96 Fantasyland (Magic Kingdom), shopping in, 164–165 69–71 Disney pins, 147–149 FASTPASS program, 27–29 Disney Tall’s pet accessories, 154 ferry boat transport option, 41 Disney Village Marketplace, 135 fireworks shows, 63, 73 Disney, Walt, 2–3, 6, 77, 93 first aid DisneyQuest theme park, 128 stations, 31 Disney’s Days of Christmas store, supplies, 16–17 154–155 first class hotels, 42–45 Disney’s Pin Traders, 160 flashlights, 17–18 Disney’s West Side, 123–125, Flights of Wonder (Animal 156–157 Kingdom), 104 Disney’s Wide World of Sports, florists, 64 116–117 Flying Fish Café (Boardwalk), 131, Disney’s Wonderful World of 132, 136 Memories, 154 food dogs, guide, 30–31 charging to hotel room, 41–42 Dolphin Hotel, 136 restaurants. See restaurants Dolphin Resort, 43, 46, 48, 53–55, football, baseball, 117–118 132 Fort Wilderness campground, Dolphins in Depth (Epcot), 107 47–48 Don Shula’s Steakhouse (Dolphin Fossil Preparation Lab (Animal Hotel), 132 Kingdom), 104 14_588257_bindex.qxd 9/2/05 9:19 AM Page 171

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Francisco’s Lounge (Coronado ‘Honey, I Shrunk the Audience’ Springs), 132 (Epcot), 80 French Pavilion (Epcot), 63, 83, 84, honeymoons, weddings, 60–62 161 horse rides, 115–116 French Quarter section, Port Hotel Royal Plaza, 47 Orleans, 58 hotels. See also resorts Frontier Trading Post, 160 charging food to, 41–42 Frontierland (Magic Kingdom), cutting costs, 20–23 70–71 most romantic, 50–57 Fulton’s Crab House, 122, 123, 132 ‘partner’, 38 Fulton’s Fish Market, 133 House of Blues, The, 123–124, Future World (Epcot), 79 134–135, 151, 158 House of Treasure gardens, plantings, 106 (Adventureland), 160 German pavilion (Epcot), 87, 169 Hoypoloi store, 157 golf Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress, 43 courses, 112–113 tournaments, calendar, 37 Indian Jones Adventure Outpost Golf Hall of Champions, 113 (Disney-MGM Studios), 164 Grand Floridian, 43, 44, 50–51, Indian Jones Epic Stunt Spectacu- 133, 141 lar (Disney-MGM Studios), 94 Grauman’s Chinese Theater information about Walt Disney (Disney-MGM Studios), 96 World, 19–21 Graves, Michael, 43 (Epcot), 79, 88, 160 Great Movie Ride, The (Disney- international pavilions (Epcot), MGM Studios), 93, 148 79–80 grown-ups international travelers, 32–34 visiting Walt Disney World, 1–8 Island Mercantile (Animal weddings, romance. See roman- Kingdom), 165 tic possibilities Italian pavilion (Epcot), 91, guide dogs, 30–31 162–163 Guitar Gallery shop, 157 items to pack for visit, 14–18 ‘It’s Tough to Be a Bug!’ (Animal Hall of the Presidents, The (Magic Kingdom), 103 Kingdom), 74, 86 handicapped visitors Japan pavilion (Epcot), 83–84, 162, See also disabled visitors 166 accommodations for, 29–31 Jellyrolls bar, 126 Harambe Village (Animal Jiko restaurant, Animal Kingdom Kingdom), 166 Lodge, 61, 132, 140 Harlem Globetrotters, 117 Jim Henson’s Muppet-Vision 3-D Harmony Barber Shop, 159 (Disney-MGM Studios), 94, Haunted Mansion, The (Magic 164 Kingdom), 72 (Magic Kingdom), health, injuries, first-aid stations, 76 30–31 health and exercise clubs, 114–116 Kali River Rapids (Animal ‘Hidden Mickeys’, 140–144 Kingdom), 100 Hidden Treasures of Epcot tour, 107 Keys to the Kingdom tour, 108 Hollywood Boulevard (Disney- Kilimanjaro Safaris ride (Animal MGM Studios), 91 Kingdom), 101–102, 148 Hollywood Brown Derby, 133 Kimonos (Swan Resort), 132, 140 14_588257_bindex.qxd 9/2/05 9:19 AM Page 172

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King’s Gallery (Cinderella Castle), Mercado shop, 158 159–160 Mexican pavilion (Epcot), 163 Kioko, Jonathan, 166 Mickey Mouse Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores, early history of, 2 152 ‘hidden Mickeys’, 139–144 Land, The (Epcot), 161 hidden tributes to, 145–146 languages, guidebooks in different, Mickey’s Magical Milestone tour, 33 107 Laughing Kookaburra, 132 Mickey’s of Hollywood (Disney- Legends of the Magic Kingdom MGM Studios), 164 tour, 107 Mickey’s Pantry (Downtown LEGO Imagination Center, 155 Disney), 166 Lights! Motors! Action! (Disney- Mickey’s PhilharMagic (Magic MGM Studios), 92–93 Kingdom), 72 Lindbergh, Charles, 87 Mickey’s Toontown Fair, 75 Living Seas, The (Epcot), 82–83, Mission: Space (Epcot), 81–82 112, 136 ‘Mom, I Can’t Believe It’s Disney!’ lodging (Epcot), 89 generally, 38–40 Mombasa Marketplace (Animal outside Walt Disney World, 42–43 Kingdom), 165 packages, 40–41 monorail system, 39–40 L’Originale Alfredo di Roma Moroccan pavilion (Epcot), 64, 84, (Italian pavilion), 135 161–162, 166 Lucas, George, 150 Motion DJ club, 121 Mount Gushmore (Blizzard ride, Norway pavilion Beach), 110 (Epcot), 87 Mouse Gear (Epcot), 161 Magic cruise boat, 63–64 movies, theaters, West Side, 41 Magic Kingdom muppets show (Disney-MGM best attractions at, 68, 71–75 Studios), 94 ‘hidden Mickeys’ in, 140–141 music clubs on Pleasure Island, less active options, 76–77 120–123 overview, layout, 69–71 shopping in, 159–160 NFL Experience, 117 Magic Masters’ store, 157 nightlife. See also specific venue Magic of Disney Animation, The generally, 119 (Disney-MGM Studios), 93 Nine Dragons restaurant (China Magnetron store, 158 pavilion), 135 Maharaja Jungle Trek (Animal Norway pavilion (Epcot), 87, 163 Kingdom), 102 Main Street (Magic Kingdom), 71, Odyssey Center (Epcot), 80 77 Official All-Star Café, 134 Main Street Gallery, 159 ‘Ohana restaurant, Polynesian, 60 Making of Me (Epcot), 89 Once Upon a Toy Store, 154 Mama Melrose’s Restorante One Man’s Dream (Disney-MGM Italiano, 147 Studios), 93–94 Mannequins disco, 120 online ticket purchases, 27 Mann’s Chinese Theater (Disney- Orlando Predators, 118 MGM Studios), 95, 96 Orlando Premium OutletMall, Marketplace, Disney, 153–156 152 Matsu No Ma sushi bar, 64 Out of the Wild (Animal medications, bringing, 17–18 Kingdom), 165 14_588257_bindex.qxd 9/2/05 9:19 AM Page 173

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Outer Rim (Contemporary Racquet Club (Contemporary Resort), 132 Resort), 112 Rafiki’s Planet Watch (Animal packages Kingdom), 104 accessing value of, 40–41 Raglan Road restaurant, 123 cruise, 66 Rainforest Café, 131, 135 packing for Walt Disney World Reel Finds (Pleasure Island), 156 visit, 15–19 renting Pagnani Forest Exploration Trail bicycles, 114 (Animal Kingdom), 102, 105 wheelchairs, 30 Palio restaurant (Swan Resort), 132 reservations Palmer, Arnold, 113 dining, 19, 129 parades, times of, 35–36 resort, 38–39 parasailing, 115–116 resorts. See also specific resort park hopping, Base Ticket add-on, first class, 42–45 25 intraresort bus system, 40 parking resources and information about at Disney parks, 41 Walt Disney World, 18–20 lots, handicapped areas, 30 restaurants Peabody Hotel, 42 See also specific restaurant Peter Pan’s Flight (Magic on the BoardWalk, 131 Kingdom), 74 Caribbean Beach Resort, 47 phone numbers most romantic, 57–60 See also specific venue outside Walt Disney World, 42 Disney shopping, 152 on Pleasure Island, 120–123 for information about Walt Richard Petty Driving Experience Disney World, 18–20 courses, 117 photography River Country swimming park, 109 cameras, Photopacs, 15 Rock ’n’ Roll Beach Club, 121 posing for photos, 151 Rock ’n’ Roll roller coaster (Disney- picnics, 63–65 MGM Studios), 92, 164–165 pins, Disney, 152–154 romantic possibilities Pirates of the Caribbean (Magic Disney cruises, 65–66 Kingdom), 73 generally, 49–50 Pizzafari (Animal Kingdom), 137 most romantic hotels, 50–57 Planet Hollywood, 123, 134 most romantic restaurants, 57–60 Planet Watch, Rafiki’s (Animal weddings, honeymoons, 60–62 Kingdom), 104 Rose and Crown pub (Epcot), 86 planning Rosie’s All-American Cafe, 142 best time to visit, 12–13 running courses, sites, 114 and cost-cutting, 20–23 water park visit, 110 Sammy Duvall’s Watersports Player, Wayne, 112 Centres, 111–112 Pleasure Island, 120–123, 156–157 San Angel Inn (Mexican pavilion), Pointe Orlando shop, 152 135 Polynesian Resort, 46, 56–57 Saratoga Springs Resort, 136 Port Orleans resort, 55–56, 137 Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater restaurant, Portobello Yacht Club, 122, 133 143 prescription medications, 31 seasons, best time to visit, 12–13 prices. See costs seminars, behind-the-scenes tours, Primeval Whirl (Animal Kingdom), 105–107 104 Shades of Green golf, 113 14_588257_bindex.qxd 9/2/05 9:19 AM Page 174

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shopping supplies, backpacks, clothing, in the Animal Kingdom, 165–166 14–18 best souvenirs, 166–167 Swan Resort, 43, 48, 53–55, 132 in Disney-MGM Studios, 164 swimming, packing for, 14–15 in Downtown Disney, 153–160 Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse in Epcot, 160–164 (Magic Kingdom), 71, 75 in the Magic Kingdom, 159–160 Tambu Lounge (Polynesian in Walt Disney World generally, Resort), 133 149–152 Tatooine Traders (Disney-MGM Sid Cahuenga’s One-of-a-Kind Studios), 164 store (Disney-MGM Studios), TD Waterhouse Centre, 118 164 Team Mickey’s Athletic Club, 154 Sklar, Marty, 97, 138 Teppanyaki Dinning Room (Japan smoking at Walt Disney World, 31 pavilion), 140 Soarin’ (Epcot), 81, 142 Territory Lodge (Wilderness Sosa Family cigar store, 157 Lodge), 132 Sounds Dangerous (Disney-MGM (Epcot), 81–82, 85, 160 Studios), 95 tickets, passes souvenirs, best, 150–152 FASTPASS program, 27–29 space mission (Epcot), 81–82 Walt Disney World options, Space Mountain (Magic 23–27 Kingdom), 72, 73 time (Epcot), 78–79, 85, best time to visit, 11–12 89 calendar of special events, 34–37 spas, health clubs, 115 hotel check-in, check-out, 39 special needs Timekeeper, The (Magic international travelers, 32–34 Kingdom), 71–72 travelers with, 29–31 Tomorrowland (Magic Kingdom), Splash Mountain (Magic 71, 76 Kingdom), 71, 72 Tomorrowland Terrace restaurant, Spoodles restaurant, 127, 133 136, 137 sports Top of the Palace lounge All-Star Sports Resort, 46 (Wyndham Palace), 133 calendar of sporting events, 34–37 tours, seminars, 105–107 professional, outside Disney Tree of Life, The (Animal World, 117–118 Kingdom), 98–99, 103 resort options, 46 Turf Club bar, Carriage House, working out, other exercise, 43 115–117 Twilight Zone Tower of Terror (Disney-MGM (Magic Kingdom), 77, 91–92, Studios), 92 150, 164, 166 Starabilla shop (West Side), 157, 168 Typhoon Lagoon water park, Stitch’s Great Escape (Magic 108–109 Kingdom), 76 stock car track, 117 United Kingdom pavilion (Epcot), Streets of America Backlot (Disney- 86, 87, 161 MGM Studios), 93, 94 Unofficial Guides, 9–11 Sunglass Icon store, 158 Uptown Jewelers, 165 Sunshine Seasons (Epcot), 136 Superstar Studios (Pleasure Island), Vacation Club resort, 43 162 vegetarians, 31 14_588257_bindex.qxd 9/2/05 9:19 AM Page 175

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Victoria and Albert’s restaurant touring plans, admissions, 23 (Grand Floridian), 51, 57–58, wedding arrangements, 62 133, 136 weddings, honeymoons, 60–62 Village Traders (Epcot), 163 West End Stage, 121 Virgin Megastore (cigars), 124, 157 West Side, Disney’s, 123–125, Visa Waiver Program for interna- 156–157 tional visitors, 32–33 wheelchairs, 7, 30, 73 volleyball courts, 116 Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? Voyage of the Little Mermaid (Disney-MGM Studios), 90 (Disney-MGM Studios), 95 Wide World of Sports, Disney’s, Walt Disney memorial, 93–94 116–119, 139 Walt Disney World Wilderness Lodge, 51–52, 132 admission options, 23–29 wildlife issues, 98 attractions. See specific attraction mini-golf calendar of special events, 34–37 course, 113 cruises, 65–67 Wishes fireworks show, 73 grown-ups visiting, 1–8 Wolfgang Puck Café, 124, 134 international travelers, 32–34 Wonder cruise boat, 65 lodging outside, 41–42 World of Disney shop, 159 nightlife generally, 119 World Showcase (Epcot), 78, 79, water parks, 108–110 80, 83, 163 Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress Wyndham Palace, 45, 59, 133 (Magic Kingdom), 73–74 water, carrying your own, 22 Yacht and Beach Club, Martha’s water parks, 108–110 Vineyard, 129 WDW Speedway, 117 Yacht Club Resort, 44, 59, 61 weather, and best time to visit, Yuletide Fantasy Tour, 107 12–13 Web sites. See also specific venue Zen Zone, Rock ‘N’ Roll Beach information about Walt Disney Club, 122 World, 18–20 Ziwani Traders (Animal special events, 34–37 Kingdom), 165 this book’s, 11 14_588257_bindex.qxd 9/2/05 9:19 AM Page 176