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Copyrighted Material 16_285657-bindex.qxp 9/24/08 11:02 PM Page 397 Index See also Accommodations and Restaurant indexes, below. GENERAL INDEX Airport security, 31 Arnold Palmer Golf Academy AirTran Airways, 29 World Headquarters (Wesley Air travel, 29–32 Chapel), 355 AAA (American Automobile Aladdin’s Magic Carpet Ride Arnold Palmer Invitational, 25 Association), 85, 271, (DisneyQuest), 260 Asia (Animal Kingdom), 245, 280, 386 Albertson’s, 169 253–254 ABC Super Soap Weekend, 28 All Star Vacation Homes, 115 Astronaut Memorial Planetar- Accommodations, 78–126. See Altamonte Mall, 325 ium and Observatory also Accommodations Index The Amazing Adventures of (Cocoa Beach), 366 added fees, 103 Spider-Man, 285 Astronaut Training Experience bed & breakfasts, 125 American Adventure, 233 (near Titusville), 368 best, 13–15, 81–82 American Airlines Vacations, 50 Astro Orbiter, 213 Cocoa Beach area, 371–372 American Automobile Associa- Atlanta Braves, 24–25, 318 condo or home rentals, 115 tion (AAA), 85, 271, 280, 386 Atlantic Dance, 344 Daytona, 380–382 American Express, 386 ATMs (automated teller for disabled travelers, 38 American Express Vacations, 85 machines), 33, 35, 192 downtown Orlando, 126 American Film Institute Animal Kingdom, 246 for families with children, 44 Showcase, 237 Epcot, 218 “Green” Certification, 47 American Idol, 242 Hollywood Studios, 236 how to choose, 78–80 America the Beautiful Access Islands of Adventure, 283 International Drive Area, Pass, 40 Magic Kingdom, 195 116–125 America the Beautiful Senior SeaWorld, 296 Kissimmee, 111–116 Pass, 41–42 Universal Studios Florida, 271 Lake Buena Vista, 105–111 Amtrak, 32–33 Attendance estimates for “official” hotels, for disabled travelers, 39 2007, 6 101–105 Tampa Amtrak Station, 348 Auctions, Walt Disney World, package deals, 85 Amway Arena, 318, 329 324 price categories, 80 Angell & Phelps Chocolate Auggie’s Jammin’ Piano Bar, reservation services, 80 Factory (Daytona), 380 340 Walt Disney World, 85–105 Anheuser-Busch Hospitality advantages of staying at, Center, 298 82–84 Animal Actors on Location!, abe Zaharias Municipal Golf reservations, 84–85 B 272 Course (Tampa), 354 what’s new in, 1–2 Animal Kingdom, 245–254 Baby care, 192 Ace Metro, 77 Hidden Mickeys, Magic of Animal Kingdom, 246 Adults Disney Animation, 241 Epcot, 218 best places for, 15–16 restaurants, 137, 149–150 Hollywood Studios, 236 top 10 Orlando-areaCOPYRIGHTED activities MATERIAL suggested itinerary, 192 Islands of Adventure, 283 for, 220 Animal-rights issues, 49 Magic Kingdom, 195 Adventure Express Tour, 294 Animation Academy SeaWorld, 296 Adventure Island, 348–349 (DisneyQuest), 260 Universal Studios Florida, 271 Adventureland, 199–201, 215 ANNIKA Academy, 315 Babysitters, 386 Africa (Animal Kingdom), 245, Aqua Seas Tour, 222 Backlot Tour, Disney’s Holly- 251–253 Aquatica, 262, 304–305 wood Studios, 237 Air bag safety, 75 Arabian Nights, 332–333 Backstage Magic, 223 Airboating, 312 Area codes, 386 Backstage Safari, 223 Airports, 29–30 Arena football, 318 Ballooning, 312 16_285657-bindex.qxp 9/24/08 11:02 PM Page 398 398 INDEX Banana Beach Cookout, 305 Busch Gardens Africa (Tampa), Channelside at Garrison The Barnstormer at Goofy’s 349–351 Seaport (Tampa), 356 Wiseacre Farm, 212 accommodations near, 357 Chapeau, 204 Baseball, 318 restaurants near, 360 Character Greeting Trails, 251 Tampa, 355 Business hours, 386 Child care, at Disney resorts, 96 Viera, 370 Bus travel, 76 Children, families with. See Basketball, 318 Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger also Baby care; Babysitters; Bass Pro Shops Outdoor Spin, 213 Lost children; Strollers World, 327 information and resources, Baytree National Golf Club 42–46 (Melbourne), 370 Calendar of events, 24–29 China (Epcot), 228–229 Beaches, Canaveral National Cameras and film, 192 Christmas at Walt Disney Seashore, 369–370 Animal Kingdom, 246 World, 28 Beauty and the Beast Live on Epcot, 218 Cigars, 355–356 Stage, 237 Hollywood Studios, 236 Cinderella Castle, 207 Bed & breakfasts (B&Bs), 125 Islands of Adventure, 283 Cinderella’s Golden Carrousel, Beetlejuice’s Rock ‘n Roll Magic Kingdom, 195 208 Graveyard Revue, 272 SeaWorld, 296 Circle of Life, 223 Believe, 297 Universal Studios Florida, 271 Cirque du Soleil, 220, 336 Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, Campgrounds, 100–101 CityWalk, 220, 337–339 207, 322 Camp Jurassic, 288 Classical music, 330 Bicycling, 312 Camp Minnie-Mickey, 251 Climate, 22–23 Tampa, 354 Canada (Epcot), 227–228 Club Cool, 224 Big Cat Rescue, 349 Canaveral National Seashore, Club Firestone, 340 Big River Grill & Brewing 369–370 Clyde & Seamore Take Pirate Works, 344 Cape Canaveral, 365, 371 Island, 298 Big Surf Shores, 305 Capital One Florida Citrus Clydesdale Hamlet, 298 Big Thunder Mountain Bowl, 24 Cocoa Beach, 365, 369, 370, Railroad, 201 Captain Jack Sparrow’s Pirate 371, 372, 373 Bird Gardens, 350 Tutorial, 209 Cocoa Beach Pier, 372, 373 Black Hole, 310 Car assistance, 192 Columbia Cigar Store (Tampa), Blizzard Beach, 257–259 Islands of Adventure, 283 355–356 Blue Horizons, 297 Universal Studios Florida, 271 Concert halls and auditoriums, Blue Man Group, 274 Caro-Seuss-El, 284 328–330 Blues Brothers, 276 Car rentals, 32 Condo-hotels, 110 Blue Water Balloons, 312 insurance, 74 Condo rentals, 115 Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges, 287 Car travel Congo (Busch Gardens), 350 Boardwalk (Daytona), 377 in Orlando, 72–76 Conservation Station, 252 Boating, 313 to Orlando, from other Consulates, 387–388 Bob Carr Performing Arts cities, 32 Continental Airlines Center, 329 to Walt Disney World, 182 Vacations, 50 Bob Marley—A Tribute to from the airport, 30–31 Cooking programs for children, Freedom, 337 Castaway Creek, 255 152 Boggy Creek Airboat Rides, 312 The Cat in the Hat, 284 Country Bear Jamboree, The Boneyard, 250 Celebration, 70, 320, 322 202–203 Bongo’s Cuban Café, 336 Celebration Golf Club, 314 Credit cards, 35, 101 Books, recommended, 65–66 Cellphones, 54–55 Cricketers Arms Pub, 340–341 Boot Hill Saloon (Daytona), 385 Centra Care, 36 Cross Country Creek, 257 Brad Brewer Golf Academy, Central Florida Zoo (Sanford), Cruise packages, 51–54 315 310–311 Crush ‘n’ Gusher, 255–256 Brain Wash, 309 Central Reservations Office Custom Guided Tours, 222 Breakfast buffets, 175 (CRO), 84–85 Customs regulations, 21–22 Brevard Zoo, 366 Centro Ybor Museum and Cutback Cove, 305 Britannia Square, 233 Visitor Information CyberSpace Mountain British Invasion, 233 Center (Tampa), 348 (DisneyQuest), 260 Bruce’s Shark World, 225 Centro Ybor (Tampa), 353, 356 Cypress Gardens Adventure Buena Vista Water Sports, 317 nightlife, 364 Park, 308 Buffets, bargain, 175 Champions Gate, 314 16_285657-bindex.qxp 9/24/08 11:02 PM Page 399 GENERAL INDEX 399 Dinner theater, 331–334 Downtown Orlando, 71 Dance performances, 330 DinoLand U.S.A., 250 accommodations, 126 David Leadbetter Golf DinoLand U.S.A. 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Starring Falls, 287 Market, 380 You!, 272–273 Dueling Dragons, 289 Daytona International Speed- Disco H20, 309–310 Dumbo the Flying Elephant, 208 way/DAYTONA USA, 376–377 Discover the Stories Behind the Debit cards, 35, 101 Magic, 244 Deb’s Unofficial Walt Disney Discovery Cove, 262, 302–304 Economy-class syndrome, 36 World Information Guide, 18 Discovery Island, 245, 248–249 Ecotourism, 47–49 Deep-vein thrombosis, 36 Discovery Island Trails, 249 Ecotours, 370 Delta Airlines, 29 Disney characters, 42 Edge of Africa, 350 Delta Vacations, 50 dining with, 177–180 Egypt (Busch Gardens), 350 Dentists, 387 Epcot, 225 Eighth Voyage of Sindbad, Der Stuka, 310 where to find, 215 289–290 Desserts, 141 Disney Cruise Line, 51 Electricity, 387 Dining, 127–180. 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