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See also Accommodations and Restaurant indexes, below.

GENERAL INDEX Air travel, 26–30, 32–35, services and facilities, 358–359 238–239 A. J. Lillun, 320 shopping, 317 AAA (American Automobile Akershus Castle, 224 suggested itineraries, Association), 71, 86, 262, 272 Aladdin’s Magic Carpet Ride, 185–186 AARP, 51 252, 328 ticket prices, 238 A-Awesome Airboat Rides, 302 Albatross Treasure Cruise, tips on, 239 ABC Super Soap Weekend, 23 90, 96 , 252 Access-Able Travel Source, 50 Albertsons, 164 Antiques, 320 Access America, 39 All About Kids, 25 Antiques Row, 320 Accessible Journeys, 50 All Star Vacation Homes, 121 APEX (Advance Purchase Accommodations, 45, 79–129. The Amazing Adventures of Excursion), 26 See also Accommodations Spider-Man, 6, 277 A Pro Bass Guide Service, 303 Index AMC Pleasure Island, 329 Aqua Club, 299 amenities for families, 83 AMC Universal Cineplex 20, Aquatica, 253–254 best, 7–9 329 Arabian Nights, 326 Cocoa Beach, 354–355 The American Adventure, 225 Arcades and fun centers, frequent-stay programs, 82 American Airlines Vacations, 328–329 home and condo rentals, 121 56, 86 Area codes, 70 International Drive Area, American Automobile Associa- Asia (Animal Kingdom), 238, 122–129 tion (AAA), 71, 86, 262, 272 244–246 Lake Buena Vista, 106–116 American Express, 38, 70, 75 Astronaut Memorial (Kennedy rates, 81 American Express Travelers Space Center), 353 reservations, 82–83 Cheque Card, 38–39 Astro Orbiter, 203 saving money on, 80–81 American Express Vacations, 86 Atlanta Braves, 20, 251, 308 Tampa, 347–348 American Film Institute Atlantic Dance, 331 timeshare resorts, 124 Showcase, 228–229 ATMs, 36, 186 for travelers with special American Foundation for the Disney’s Hollywood Studios, needs, 47–48 Blind (AFB), 50 228 (WDW), Amtrak, 31 , 208 87–106 for travelers with special Islands of Adventure, 274 A Day in the Park with needs, 48–49 , 190 Barney, 264 Amway Arena, 330 SeaWorld, 288 Advance Dining Reservations, Animal Actors on Location!, Universal Studios, 262 14, 324 263 ATX (Astronaut Training Experi- Adventure Express Tour, Animal Kingdom, 236–246 ence; Kennedy Space Center), 285–286 COPYRIGHTEDarriving in, 238 MATERIAL353 Adventure Island, 341 Asia, 244–246 Autographs, character, 44, 59 Adventureland, 192–194 Camp Minnie-Mickey, Auto Train, 31 Adventurers Club, 332 242–243 Affection Section, 244 dehydration alert, 240 Africa (Animal Kingdom), Dinoland U.S.A., 241–242 aby care, 186 243–244 B Discovery Island, 240 Animal Kingdom, 239 Africa (Disney’s Hollywood Hidden Mickeys, 233 Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Studios), 238 hours, 238 228 Age of your kids, 43, 179 The Oasis, 240 Epcot, 208 Airboating, 302 parades, 246 Islands of Adventure, 274 Airport security, 28 16_134719 bindex.qxp 2/28/08 12:22 AM Page 361

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Magic Kingdom, 190 Books Car assistance, 186, 262, 274 SeaWorld, 288–289 for in-flight fun, 33 Career Camp, 309–310 Universal Studios, 262 on traveling with kids, 34 CARE Medical Equipment, 48 Baby’s Away, 25, 348 on Walt Disney World, 59 Caro-Seuss-el, 276 Babysitters, 71, 87 Bookstores, 320 Car rentals, 30–31, 67–70, 359 Backstage Magic, 213 Borders, 320 Car travel, 31, 42, 67 Backstage Safari, 213 Boulangerie Patisserie, 221 Castaway Creek, 247 Bahama Bay Resort, 121 Brain Wash, 299 Catastrophe Canyon, 229 Ballooning, 303 Brandywine Books, 320 The Cat in the Hat, 276 Banana Blaster, 247 Breaks, taking, 46 Celebration, 64 Barnes & Noble, 320 Brevard Zoo (Melbourne), shopping, 311–312, 314 at Goofy’s 350–351 Celebration Golf Club, 304 Wiseacre Farm, 202 Britannia Square, 224–225 Cellphones, 53–54 Baseball, 20, 308 British Invasion, 225 Central Florida Zoo (Sanford), Basketball, 308 Bruce’s Shark World, 217 300–301 Bass Pro Shops Outdoor Bubba Tube, 299 Central Reservations Office World, 322 Buena Vista Water Sports, 307 (CRO), 86 Bay Slides, 248 Buggy rides, 304 Champions Gate, 304 B. Dalton, 320 “Build your own” toys, 315 Character autographs, 44, 59 Beaches, 353–354 Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, 254, Character Greeting Trails, Beauty and the Beast–Live on 341, 344 242–243 Stage, 229 accommodations near, 347 Characters Beetlejuice’s Graveyard Revue, restaurants, 349 Disney. See Disney characters 263–264 Bush Camp, 99 Universal Studios, 261 Behind the Seeds, 215 Business hours, 71 Child-restraint systems on Believe, 289 Bus travel, 31–32 airplanes, 33–34 Beluga Interaction Program, Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Chillers, 338 293 Spin, 204 China (Epcot), 220 BET Soundstage Club, 332 Choice Hotels International Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, Choice Privileges, 82 199, 314 Calendar of events, 19–25 Christmas at Walt Disney Bicycling, 303 Cameras and film, 186 World, 23 Big Belly Brewery, 338 Animal Kingdom, 239 Cinderella Castle, 199 Big River Grille & Brewing Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Cinderella’s Golden Carousel, Works, 331 228 199 Big Thunder Mountain Rail- Epcot, 208 Circle of Life, 215 road, 195–196 Islands of Adventure, 274 Cirque du Soleil, 335 Bike Barn (Fort Wilderness), 303 Magic Kingdom, 190 CityJazz, 336 Black Hole, 299 SeaWorld, 289 CityWalk, 12–13, 253, 335–338 Blast, 299 Universal Studios, 262 Clyde & Seamore Take Pirate Blizzard Beach, 248–249 Camp Dolphin, 97 Island, 290, 291 Block Party Bash, 236 Camp Holiday, 115 Clydesdale Hamlet, 290 Blue , 289, 291 Camp Jurassic, 280 Cocoa Beach, 350 Blue Man Group, 265 Camp Lil’ Rock, 125 accommodations, 354–355 Blues Brothers, 269 Camp Minnie-Mickey, 238, restaurants, 355–357 Blue Water Balloons, 303 242–243 Cocoa Beach Pier, 354, 355 BoardWalk, Disney’s, 331 Campo Portofino, 122 Coconut Crusher, 247 Boardwalk Snacks, 269 Camps and classes, 309–310 Cold or sinus problems, 32 Boating, 303 Canada (Epcot), 219–220 Coliseum of Comics, 321 Boat tours and cruises, 56–58, Canaveral National Seashore, Comedy Warehouse, 332–333 93, 96, 101, 102, 226 353 Comics, 321 Bob Marley—A Tribute to Candlelight Procession, 24 Concert venues, 330 Freedom, 336 Candy Cauldron, 322 Conservation Station, 244 Boggy Creek Airboat Rides Cape Canaveral, 350 Consulates, 73 (Kissimmee), 302 Capital One Florida Citrus Contact lenses, 27 Bomb Bay, 299 Bowl, 19 Continental Airlines Vacations, The Boneyard, 241 Captain Jack’s Pirate Tutorial, 56, 86 Bongos Cuban Café, 334 193 Cooking classes, 152 BONKERZ Comedy Club, 336 Capt. Jack’s (Downtown Country Bear Jamboree, 196 Disney), 303 Credit cards, 36–38, 75 16_134719 bindex.qxp 2/28/08 12:22 AM Page 362

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Crescent Lake, 96 Disney Dreams Come True Dueling Dragons, 6, 281–282 Cribs, at WDW resorts, 87 Parade, 206 Dumbo the Flying Elephant, 199 Cricketers Arms Pub & Eatery, Disney Earport (Orlando DVDs, vacation-planning, 339 International Airport), 61 58–59 Cross Country Creek, 250 Disney–MGM Studios. See Cruises. See Boat tours and Disney’s Hollywood Studios cruises DisneyQuest, 252, 328 Ears to the World, 48 Crush ‘n’ Gusher, 247 Disney’s Animal Kingdom. See Earthquake, 264 Curious George Goes to Animal Kingdom 8Trax, 333 Town, 269 Disney’s BoardWalk, 331 Eighth Voyage of Sindbad, 282 Currency and currency Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort Electricity, 73 exchange, 71–72 & Campground, outdoor Ellen’s Energy Adventure, 218 Currency exchange, 48 activities, 303–305 Embassies, 73 Customs regulations, 72 Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort Emergencies, 74 CyberSpace Mountain, 252 & Spa, tennis courts, 307 Enchanted Tiki Room, 192 Cypress Gardens Adventure Disney’s Hollywood Studios Endangered Animal Rehabilita- Park, 301 (formerly Disney–MGM tion Center, 244 Cypress Point Orlando, 121 Studios), 174, 226–236 Entertainment, 323–339 arriving in, 226 Entry requirements, 16–17 attractions and shows, Epcot, 207–226 David Leadbetter Golf Acad- 228–236 arriving in, 208 emy, 304 Block Party Bash, 236 Future World, 213–219 Day camps, 310 Hidden Mickeys, 233 guided-tour audiocassette Daylight saving time, 78 hours, 226 tapes and players, 218 Debit cards, 38 services and facilities, 228 Hidden Mickeys, 232 Deb’s Unofficial Walt Disney shopping, 317 hours, 208 World Information Guide, suggested itineraries, for kids 6–12 and older, 13–14 184–185 210–211 Delis, 164 ticket prices, 228 restaurants, 135–142 Delta Vacations, 56, 86 Disney’s Hollywood Studios services and facilities, Dentists, 72–73 Backlot Tour, 229 208–209, 212 Der Stuka, 299 Disney’s Pirate & Princess shopping, 222 Digital cameras, 30 Party, 20 special events, 21–24 Dinner shows, 323–328 Disney’s Spirit of Aloha Dinner suggested itineraries, Dinoland U.S.A., 238, 241–242 Show, 324 183–184 DINOSAUR, 241–242 Disney’s West Side for teens and parents, 211 Disabilities, guests with, nightlife, 334 ticket prices, 208 47–51. See also Wheelchair restaurants, 158 for very young kids, 210 rentals Disney’s Wide World Of World Showcase, 219–225 Islands of Adventure, Sports, 251 Epcot DiveQuest, 217 273–274 Disney Transportation Epcot International Flower & SeaWorld, 286, 288 System, 66 Garden Festival, 21 Universal Studios, 261 Disney Vacation Club, 124 Epcot International Food & Disco H2O, 299 Doctor Doom’s Fearfall, Wine Festival, 22 Discovery Cove: A Dolphin 277–278 ESPN Club, 331 Encounter, 253, 295–296 Doctors, 72–73 E.T. Adventure, 264 Discovery Island, 238, 240 Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede E.T.’s Toy Closet and Photo Discovery Island Trails, 240 Dinner & Show, 326–327 Spot, 270 Disney characters Donald’s Boat (SS Miss Daisy), –Legend of autographs of, 44, 59 202 the Forbidden Mountain, 6, dining with, 170–173 Downbeat Jazz Hall of Fame, 244–245 Disney’s Hollywood Studios, 336 Express Plus Pass, 254 235 Downhill Double Dipper, 250 Extra Magic Hours, 85, 203 where to find, 206 Downtown Disney, 64, 314 Disney Cruise Line, 56–57 Downtown Disney Marketplace Disney Deluxe Dining Plan, 84 restaurants, 157–158 Factory outlets, 318–319 Disney Dining Plan, 84, 136 Downtown Orlando, 65 Family Magic Tour, 212 Disney dollars, 38 Dudley Do-Right’s Ripsaw Falls, Family Travel Forum, 47 279 16_134719 bindex.qxp 2/28/08 12:22 AM Page 363

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Family Travel Network, 47 Heritage Manor Gifts, 225 Fantasia Fairways, 251 Gallery of Arts and History Hess Sports Field North, 251 Fantasia Gardens Miniature (Morocco, Epcot), 224 Hidden Mickeys, 232–233 Golf, 251 Games and game books, for in- High School Musical 2: School’s Fantasmic!, 229–230 flight fun, 33 Out!, 231 Fantasyland, 198–202 Gang Plank Falls, 248 Hiking, 304 Farmers’ markets, 321 Gasoline, 74 Hilton Honors Worldwide, 82 FASTPASS, 181 Gator Gully Splash Park, 298 HIV-positive visitors, 17 Fax machines, 77 Gatorland, 296, 298, 319 Holidays, 74 , 264–265 Gay and lesbian families, Holidays Around the Festival Bay Mall, 319 51–52 World, 24 Festival of the Lion King, 243 Germany, 221 Holiday Villas, 121 Festival of the Masters, 23 Ghirardelli Soda Fountain & Hollywood Studios. See Festivals and special events, Chocolate Shop, 322 Disney’s Hollywood 19–25 Globe, 338 Studios Fievel’s Playland, 269 Golf, 304–305 Home and condo rentals, 121 Figment, 214 Gooding’s Supermarkets, Honey, I Shrunk the Audience, Film, flying with, 30 114, 164 214 Finding Nemo–The Musical, Grand Adventures in Cooking, Honey, I Shrunk the Kids Movie 245 152 Set Adventure, 231 First aid, 186 Grand Cypress Racquet Club, Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue, Animal Kingdom, 239 tennis courts, 307 324–325 Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Grand Gatherings, 56 Horseback riding, 304–305 228 Grandparents, 51 Horse-drawn carriage rides, Epcot, 208 Gran Fiesta Tour Starring the 306 Islands of Adventure, 274 Three Caballeros, 223 Hospitality Center (SeaWorld), Magic Kingdom, 191 The Great Movie Ride, 230–231 294 SeaWorld, 289 Green Meadows Petting Farm, Hospitals, 74 Universal Studios, 262 298 Hotels. See Accommodations Fishing, 303, 354 Greyhound, 31–32 House of Blues, 334 FlexTicket, 254–255, 341 Grills Restaurant & Tiki Bar, Houston Astros, 20, 308 Flights of Wonder, 245 355–356 Humunga Kowabunga, 248 Florida Aquarium, 345 Grinchmas at Islands of Adven- Hyatt Hotel’s Gold Passport, 82 Florida Citrus Bowl, 330 ture, 24 Hypoallergenic rooms, hotels Florida Film Festival, 20–21 The groove, 336 with, 47–48 Florida Mall, 319 GSM (Global System for Mobile Flo’s Attic, 320 Communications) wireless Flyer, 299 network, 54 If I Ran the Zoo, 276–277 Flying Unicorn, 282 IllumiNations, 225–226 Flying Wheels Travel, 50 Imagination!, 213 Flying with Disability, 50 Habitat Habit!, 244 Immigration and customs Foreign visitors. See Interna- Haircuts, 321 clearance, 28 tional visitors Hall of Presidents, 197–198 Impressions de , 221 Forever Florida, 301 , 22 Incredible Hulk Coaster, 6, 278 Fort Wilderness Resort & Halloween Party, Mickey’s Independence Day, 21 Campground, outdoor Not-So-Scary, 22–23 Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spec- activities, 306 Halloween Spooktacular, tacular!, 231 France, 220–221 SeaWorld’s, 23 East & West, 214 Fringe Festival, Orlando Hang gliding, 303 Insurance, 39–40 International, 21 Hard Rock Cafe/Hard Rock Live, car-rental, 69–70 Frommers.com, 55 269, 336 International Drive Area Frommer’s Ratings, 187 Harmony Barber Shop, (I-Drive; Hwy. 536), 64–65 Frontierland, 194–197 191, 321 accommodations, 122–129 Frontierland Shootin’ Haunted Mansion, 198 attractions, 299–300 Arcade, 196 Hayrides, 303–304 restaurants, 163–166 Frosty & Friends Sleepover, 24 Health concerns, 40–41 shopping, 315 Fun Spot Action Park, 329 Health insurance, 39–40 visitor information, 13 Fun Spot USA, 329 Height restrictions, 45–46, 180, International Food and Film Future World, 213–219 260, 272 Festival, 269 16_134719 bindex.qxp 2/28/08 12:22 AM Page 364

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International visitors John F. Kennedy Space Center, Libraries, 75 air travel, 26–27 350–353 Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme currency exchange, 72 Journey into Imagination, 214 Stunt Show, 232–233 customs regulations, 72 Journey into Narnia: Creating LikiTiki Village, 121 embassies and consulates, 73 the Lion, the Witch, and the Living with , 215 immigration and customs Wardrobe, 229 Loaded Hog, 338 clearance, 48 Journey to Atlantis, 285, 290 Lockers passports, 16–17, 76 Jungala, 345 Animal Kingdom, 239 visas, 16–17, 78 , 192 Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Walt Disney World services Junior Chef of the Day 228 for, 48 programs, 99, 215 Epcot, 209 Internet access, at WDW Jurassic Outfitters, 284 Islands of Adventure, 274 resorts, 95 Jurassic Park, 280–281 Magic Kingdom, 191 Internet and e-mail access, Jurassic Park Discovery Center, SeaWorld, 289 54–55 280 Universal Studios, 262 InTouch USA, 54 Jurassic Park River Adventure, Loews First, 82 Invasion! An ExtraTERRORes- 280–281 Long’s Christian Book & Music trial Alien Encounter, 252, 329 Store, 320 I-Ride Trolley, 65–66 Lost and found, 75 Islands of Adventure, 253, , 245–246 Lost children, 75, 186 270–284 Keelhaul Falls, 248 Animal Kingdom, 239 best days to visit, 273 Kennedy Space Center, 61, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, hours, 273 350–353 228 monorail, 276 Kennedy Space Center Visitor Epcot, 209 parking, 273 Complex, 351–352 Islands of Adventure, 274 planning your visit, 273 Ketchakiddee Creek, 248 Magic Kingdom, 191 restaurants, 172, 283 Keys to the Kingdom Tour, 213 SeaWorld, 289 ride restrictions, 272 Key West at SeaWorld, 290 Universal Studios, 262 services and facilities, 274 Kidcot Fun Stops, 207 The Lost Continent, 281–284 shopping, 284, 318 Kids’ Favorite Orlando Lost-luggage insurance, 40 suggested itineraries, 275 events, 19–25 Lowry Park Zoo (Tampa), tickets, passes and tours, 273 Kid’s Night Out, 87 345–346 traveling to, 273 , 239, 243 Lucy, A Tribute, 268 visitor information, 12–13 King’s Row & Comic Strip Lymmo, 336 for visitors with special needs, Lane, 279 273–274 Kissimmee, 64 Islands of Adventure Trading accommodations, 116–121 Mach 5, 299 Company, 275, 284, 318 attractions, 296–298 Macy’s Holiday Parade at Uni- Italy, 221–222 shopping, 315 versal Studios Florida, 24 Itinerary planning, 44 Kissimmee Convention & Visi- Mad Mission to Mars, 352 It’s a Small World, 199–200 tors Bureau, 13, 61, 82 Mad Tea Party, 200 It’s Tough to Be a Bug!, Knee Ski, 299 , 224 240–241 Kongfrontation, 266 Magical Express, 29–30, 83, 85 Ivanhoe Row, 320 Kraken, 6, 290–291 Magical Gatherings, 56 Magic Behind Our Steam Trains Tour, 212 Jack Hanna Animal Adventure Lake Buena Vista, 64 Magic Carpets of Aladdin, 192 at SeaWorld, 23 accommodations, 106–116 Magic Kingdom, 187–207 Japan, 222–223 restaurants, 156–159 Adventureland, 192–194 Jaws, 265 Lake Eola Park, 308–309 arriving in, 187 Jedi Training Academy, 235 The Land, 214 Fantasyland, 198–202 Jellyrolls, 331 La Nouba, 335 Frontierland, 194–197 Jetty Park, 354 La Petite Academy, 110 Hidden Mickeys, 232 Jim Henson’s Muppet*Vision Latin Quarter, 337 hours, 190 3-D, 231–232 Lattitudes, 338 Liberty Square, 197–198 Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville, LEGO Imagination Center, Main Street, U.S.A., 191–192 336–337 314, 322 Mickey’s Toontown Fair, Jimmy Neutron’s Nicktoon Le Mime Roland, 221 202–203 Blast, 265 Liberty Square, 197–198 parades, fireworks and other Jogging, 306 Liberty Square Riverboat, 198 entertainment, 206–207 16_134719 bindex.qxp 2/28/08 12:22 AM Page 365

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services and facilities, Mickey’s Backyard BBQ, 324 190–191 Mickey’s Jammin’ Jungle Oasis, The, 238, 240 shopping, 316 Parade, 246 O Canada!, 220 suggested itineraries, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Hal- Ocean Explorers, 309 182–183 loween Party, 22–23 Odyssea, 291 ticket prices, 190 Mickey’s PhilharMagic, 201 Off Kilter, 220 , 203–206 Mickey’s Toontown Fair, Old Fashioned Airboat Rides, Magic of Disney (Orlando 202–203 302 International Airport), 61 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Once Upon a Toy, 314, 315, 322 Magic of Disney Animation, Party, 23–24 One-Eyed Jacks, 338 233 Mighty Ducks Pinball Slam, One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Magic Your Way, 176 252 Blue Fish, 277 , 246 Miniature golf, 251 Orange Blossom Balloons, 303 Mail, 75 Miss Cape Canaveral, 354 Orange Blossom Indian River Main Street Family Fun Day Mission: Space, 6, 215–216 Citrus, 319 Parade, 190 Mistify, 291 Orlando Ballet, 330 Main Street Vehicles, 191 Mitsukoshi Department Orlando Ghost Tours, 330 Makahiki Christmas Luau, 24 Store, 223 Orlando International Makahiki Luau, 294 Mogul Mania, 250 Airport, 26 Mall at Millenia, 319–320 Money matters, 36–39 getting into town from, Malls, 319–320 Monkey Bar, 338 29–30 Manatee Rescue, 291 Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor, Orlando International Fringe Mannequins Dance Palace, 204 Festival, 21 331, 333 Morocco (Epcot), 222, Orlando Magic, 22, 308 The Many Adventures of 223–224 Orlando Magicard, 12 Winnie the Pooh, 200 MOSI (Museum of Science & Orlando Museum of Art, 321 Maps, 75 Industry), 346 Orlando/Orange County Con- Marathon, Walt Disney MossRehab, 50 vention & Visitors Bureau World, 19 Motion, 334 (Orlando CVB), 12, 61, 82 Mardi Gras (Universal), 260 Mouseketeer Clubhouse, 93 Orlando Premium Outlets, 318 Mariachi Cobre, 223 Movies, 329 Orlando Science Center (Loch Marine Mammal Keeper Multi-Sports Experience, 251, Haven Park), 301, 321 Experience, 293 304, 308 Orlando Sentinel, 16 Marriott Rewards, 82 Museum of Science & Industry Orlando Watersports Complex, Marriott Vacation Club, 124 (MOSI), 346 307 , Music, concert venues, 330 Orlando Youth Theatre, 329 277–279 Muvico Pointe 21, 329 Osborne Family Spectacle of MasterCard, 38, 75 Mystic Fountain, 283 Dancing Lights, 23 Matsuriza, 223 Outdoor activities, 302–310, Mature Traveler Guide, 51 354 Mayday Falls, 248 NASCAR Sports Grille, 337 Outta Control Magic Comedy Mears Transportation, 70 National Treasures, 225 Dinner Show, 300 Mears Transportation Group, 29 Nature Conservancy’s Disney Oyster’s Secret, 294 Medical insurance, 39–40 Wilderness Preserve, 304 Medical requirements for NBA City, 338 entry, 17 Neighborhoods of Orlando, Pacific Point Preserve, 293 Medical Travel Inc., 47 62–65 Package deals, 55–56, 86 Medieval Times, 327 Neverland Club, 95 Package pickup, 186 MedjetAssist, 40 Newspapers and magazines, Animal Kingdom, 239 Melt-Away Bay, 250 75–76 Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Men in Black Alien Attack, 266 New Year’s Eve Celebration, 228 Merritt Island National Wildlife Walt Disney World, 24–25 Epcot, 209 Refuge, 354 New York Yankees, 346 Magic Kingdom, 191 Me Ship, The Olive, 279 Night of Joy, 21–22 Universal Studios, 262 Mexico (Epcot), 222, 223 Night Shine Tour, 298 Packing tips, 25–26, 44–45 MIB Gear, 270 Northwest Airlines WorldVaca- Pal Mickey tour guide, 179 Michael’s VIPs, 44 tions, 86 Pangani Forest Exploration Mickey’s & Minnie’s Country Northwest Mercantile, 220 Trail, 244 Houses, 202–203 Norway (Epcot), 222, 224 Parasailing, 306 16_134719 bindex.qxp 2/28/08 12:22 AM Page 366

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Parents without Partners, 51 Prime Outlets International, Restrooms, 78 Park Hopper option, 178 318–319 Revenge of the , 6, Parking, 186 Primeval Whirl, 242 266–267 Animal Kingdom, 239 Pteranodon Flyers, 281 Rider Swap program, 180 Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Rides 228 height restrictions, 45–46, Epcot, 209 Quicksilver Tours & Trans- 180, 260, 272 Islands of Adventure, 273 portation, 29 top stomach-churners and SeaWorld, 285 Quint’s Surf Shack, 270 G-force generators, 6 Universal Studios, 258 Ritz-Kids program, 112, 113 Walt Disney World, 176 River Odyssey Eco Tour, 346 Parks and playgrounds, Radio stations, 76 Rock ‘n’ Roll Beach Club, 334 308–309 Rafiki’s Planet Watch, 244 Rock ‘n’ , 6, 234 Passports, 16–17, 76 Raglan Road, 332, 334 concert, 22 Pat O’Brien’s, 338 Red Coconut Club, 338 Ron Jon Surfpark, 307 Peabody Ducks, 299 Resorts. See Accommodations Ron Jon Surf School, 354 Penguin Encounter, 291–292 Restaurants, 130–173. See also Ron Jon Surf School by Craig Pet care, 186 Restaurants Index Carroll, 310 Animal Kingdom, 239 all-you-can-eat, 156, 169 Ron Jon Surf Shop, 61, 322 Disney’s Hollywood Studios, best, 9–11 Runoff Rapids, 250 228 Busch Gardens, 349 Epcot, 212 Cocoa Beach and Port Islands of Adventure, 274 Canaveral, 355–357 Safety, 41–42, 45, 76–77 Magic Kingdom, 191 by cuisine, 132–134 Sammy Duvall Watersports SeaWorld, 289 delivery service, 116, 166 Centre, 306, 307 Universal Studios, 262–263 with Disney characters, San Francisco Pastry Co., 269 Peter Pan’s Flight, 201 170–173 SATH (Society for Accessible Petrol, 74 elsewhere in Orlando, Travel & Hospitality), 50 Pets, traveling with, 52–53 166–170 Schwab’s Pharmacy, 269 Walt Disney World, 87 International Drive Area, Scuba diving, 306 Pets Ahoy!, 292 163–166 Seas Aqua Tour, 212 Pin buying, collecting, and Islands of Adventure, 283 Seasons, 17–19 trading, 241 Lake Buena Vista, 156–159 The Seas with Nemo & Pineapple Plunger, 247 price categories, 131–132 Friends, 216 Pirate & Princess Party, reservations, 130–131 SeaWorld, 253, 254, 285–296 Disney’s, 20 SeaWorld, 288 attractions, 289–294 Pirates Dinner Adventure, Tampa, 349–350 best days to visit, 286 327–328 tickets and passes, 176–178 best time of year to visit, 286 Pirates of the Caribbean (ride), , 159–162 budgeting your time, 288 192–193 Universal Studios, 269 hours, 285 Pirates of the Caribbean: Battle Walt Disney World, 135–156 package deals, 56, 86 for Buccaneer Gold (arcade Animal Kingdom, 149 planning your visit, 286 game), 252 for desserts, 138 restaurants, 172, 288 Planet Hollywood, 332 with Disney characters, services and facilities, Playhouse Disney–Live on 170–173 288–289 Stage!, 234 Disney’s Hollywood Stu- shopping, 294 Plaza de Los Amigos, 223 dios, 147–149 shuttle service, 286 Pleasure Island Disney’s West Side, 158 special events, 20, 23, 24 nightlife, 331–334 Downtown Disney Mar- ticket prices, 285 restaurants, 156–158 ketplace, 157–158 tours, 286 Pocahontas and Her Forest Epcot, 135–142 for travelers with special Friends, 243 lifestyle diets and special needs, 50 Poison Control Center, 72 dietary requirements, traveling to, 285 Pooh’s Playful Spot, 200 141 visitor information, 13 Popeye & Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Magic Kingdom, 142–143 for visitors with special needs, Barges, 280 Pleasure Island, 156–157 286, 288 Port of Entry, 275–277 reservations, 130–132 Waterfront area, 294 Poseidon’s Fury, 284 Walt Disney World SeaWorld BBQ Fest, 20 Post offices, 76 resorts, 150–156 SeaWorld Guest Services, 286 Prescription medications, 15,41 16_134719 bindex.qxp 2/28/08 12:22 AM Page 367

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SeaWorld’s Halloween Spook- Special events and festivals, Taxis, 70 tacular, 23 19–25 Teamboat Springs, 250 SeaWorld’s Holiday Celebra- Special needs, visitors with. Telegraph and telex services, 77 tion, 24 See Disabilities, guests with Telephones, 53–54 SeaWorld’s Makahiki Luau, 326 Spectator sports, 308, 346 Temperatures, average, 19 SeaWorld Stores (Orlando Disney’s Wide World Of Tennis, 307 International Airport), 61 Sports, 251 Terminator 2: 3-D Battle Across Sebastian Inlet, 354 SpectroMagic, 206–207 Time, 268 Serveur Amusant, 221 Spelmanns Gledje, 224 , 217–218 Seuss Landing, 275–276 Spider-Man Shop, 284 Theater, 329–330 Shamu, 285 Spirit of Aloha Dinner Show, Tidepool, 293 Shamu Rocks, 291 Disney’s, 324 Tiffany Towncar, 29 Shamu’s Happy Harbor, 292 Splash Island, 301 Tike’s Peak, 250 Shark Encounter, 292 Splash Mountain, 196–197 Timeshare resorts, 124 Shark Reef, 248 Star Tours, 235 Time zones, 77 Sharks Deep Dive, 293 , 21 Tip boards, 187 Sheraton Vistana Resort, 124 Starwood Preferred Guest, 82 Tipping, 78 Shingle Creek Golf Club, 305 Stitch’s Great Escape, 205 Toboggan Racers, 250 Shipping your luggage, 29 Storm, 299 Toilets, 78 Shopping, 187, 311–322 Storm Force Accelatron, Tomorrowland, 203–206 areas, 311–312, 314–316 278–279 Tomorrowland Indy Speedway, Disney’s theme parks, 222, Storm Slides, 248 205 316–317 Straight A Club, 97 Tomorrowland Transit Author- factory outlets, 318–319 Strollers ity, 205 hours, 311 bringing your own, 46–47 Tom Sawyer Island, 197 Islands of Adventure, 284, 318 rentals, 25, 187 Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding, 325 limiting your, 312 Animal Kingdom, 239 Toon Extra, 284 malls, 319–320 Disney’s Hollywood Toon Lagoon, 279–280 sales taxes, 311 Studios, 228 TourGuideMIKE Automated SeaWorld, 294 Epcot, 212 Vacation Planner, 44 Universal’s theme parks, 270, Islands of Adventure, 274 Toys, 322 318 Magic Kingdom, 191 for in-flight fun, 35 Shrek 4-D, 267 SeaWorld, 289 Toy Story Mania!, 234 Shuttle Launch Experience Universal Studios, 263 Trainer for a Day, 296, 298 (Kennedy Space Center), 353 Summer Bay Resort, 121 Train travel, 31 Silver Spurs Rodeo, 20 Summit Plummet, 6, 250 Amtrak, 31 Simba’s Clubhouse, 99 Sunday Eola Market, 321 for travelers with special The Simpsons, 267 Sun exposure, 14 needs, 48–49 Single parents, 51 SunTrust Bank, 39 Transportation, 65–70 Six Continents Hotels Priority Surfing, 306–307, 354 for travelers with special Club, 82 Surf Pool, 248 needs, 48–49 Sizzlin’ Pianos, 292 Surge, 299 Walt Disney World (WDW), Skating, 306 Sweets, 322 66, 84, 85, 175–176 Ski Patrol Training Camp, 250 Swimming, 307 Traveler’s checks, 38–39 Sleuths Mystery Dinner Show, Swimming pools, 84, 111 Travelex Insurance Services, 39 328 Swiss Family Treehouse, 193 Travel Guard International, 39 Slingapours, 338 Travel insurance, 39–40 Slush Gusher, 250 Travel Insured International, 39 Smoking, 77, 94 Take Out Express, 116, 166 TravelSafe, 39 Snacks, 35, 46 Tampa, 340–350 TravelWithYourKids.com, 47 Snorkeling, 306 accommodations, 347–348 Treasures of Morocco, 224 Snow Stormers, 250 exploring, 341, 344–346 Treasures of Poseidon, 284 Snow White’s Scary Adven- restaurants, 349–350 , 238, 240 tures, 202 traveling to, 340–341 T-Rex: A Prehistoric Family Soarin’, 215 visitor information, 341 Adventure, 157 Songmaker, 252 Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 21, TriceraTop Spin, 242 Sounds Dangerous–Starring 251, 346 Trip-cancellation insurance, 39 Drew Carey, 234–235 Tampa Bay Lightning, 346 Tropical Rain Forest, 294 , 204 Tampa Yankees, 346 Tropical Reef, 293–294 , 217 Taxes, 77 Tropical River, 295 16_134719 bindex.qxp 2/28/08 12:22 AM Page 368

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Tuk Tuk Room, 338 parking, 176 Turkey Lake Park, 309 Vans Skatepark, 306, 310 planning your visit to, 180 Turtle Point, 294 Vegetarian travelers, 52 pre-departure checklist, , 216–217 Video, flying with, 30 14–15 Twilight Discovery, 296 Villas of Grand Cypress, restaurants. See restaurants, The Twilight Zone Tower of 304, 305 Walt Disney World Terror, 6, 235–236 VIP Tours (Universal), 259 security at, 175 Twister . . . Ride It Out, 268 Virgin Megastore, 321 services and facilities the Typhoon Lagoon, 247–248 Visa parks, 186–187 emergency number, 75 suggestions for fewer traveler’s checks, 38 headaches, 194–195 United Kingdom (Epcot), Visas, 16–17, 78 tours, 212–213 222, 224–225 Visitor information, 12–16, 61 transportation, 66, 84, 85, United Vacations, 56 getting the kids interested, 175–176 Universal 360–A Cinesphere 58–59 for travelers with special Spectacular, 270 outside the United States, 13 needs, 49 Universal Express, 254 Visit USA, 26–27 visitor information, 12, 175 Universal Horror Make-Up Viva La Musica, 20 water parks, 246–250 Show, 268 Voice over Internet protocol Walt Disney World Marathon, 19 Universal Orlando (VoIP), 54 Walt Disney World Railroad, getting the kids interested Voyage of the Little Mermaid, 191–192 in, 59 236 Walt Disney World Transporta- package deals, 86–87 tion System, 84, 85 restaurants, 159–162 Wantilan Luau, 327 for travelers with special Waitiki, 338 Water Park Fun & More admis- needs, 50 Wakeboarding, 299, 307 sion ticket, 178, 331 Universal Orlando Guest Ser- Waldenbooks, 320 Water parks. See also Adventure vices, 260 Walker Medical & Mobility Island; Aquatica; Discovery Universal Studios Florida (USF), Products, 48 Cove; SeaWorld; Splash Island; 253, 255–270 Wallaby Ranch (Davenport), 303 Wet ‘n Wild attractions, 263–269 Wall Street Cantina, 338 Walt Disney World, 246–250 best days to visit, 260 Wall Street Plaza, 338 Water-skiing, 307 best time of year to visit, Walt Disney’s Carousel of Water slides, 248 259–260 Progress, 206 Weather, 18 Frommer’ s Ratings, 263 Walt Disney World (WDW), Websites, 10, 47 hours, 258 62, 64 for online booking, 36 itineraries, 261–262 accommodations (resorts). traveler’s toolbox, 54 parking, 258 See Accommodations, Walt Wekiwa Springs State Park, 309 planning your visit, 260–261 Disney World Western Union, 75 restaurants, 269 Animal Kingdom, 236–246 Wet ‘n Wild, 254, 299 services and facilities, attractions and activities, “What If “ labs, 214 262–263 174–252 Wheelchair accessibility, 47–51 shopping, 269, 270 best days to visit, 180 Wheelchair rentals, 48, 187 tickets, passes and tours, best time of year to visit, 179 Animal Kingdom, 239 258–259 cruise packages, 56–58 Disney’s Hollywood Studios, traveling to, 258 dinner shows, 323–325 228 visitor information, 12–13 Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Epcot, 212 for visitors with special 226–236 Islands of Adventure, 274 needs, 261 Disney’s Wide World Of Magic Kingdom, 191 Universal Studios Store, 61, Sports, 251 SeaWorld, 289 269–270 Epcot, 207–226 Universal Studios, 263 Universal Vacations, 55–56 Fantasia Gardens and Winter White Heron Castle, 223 , 218 Summerland, 251 Whitewater rides, 248 University Mall, 348 getting the kids interested in, Wi-Fi access, 54 USA Rail Pass, 31 58–59 Wild Arctic, 293 U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame itineraries, 180–186 Wild One, 299 (Kennedy Space Center), 353 layout of, 62 Winter Park, 65 U.S.A.—The American Adven- Magic Kingdom, 187–207 shopping, 315–316 ture (Epcot), 222, 225 operating hours, 178 Winter Summerland, 251 package deals, 55, 86 Wishes, 207 16_134719 bindex.qxp 2/28/08 12:22 AM Page 369

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The Wizarding World of Harry Disney’s BoardWalk Inn, 90–91 Holiday Inn Riverside–Kennedy Potter, 282 Disney’s BoardWalk Villas, 91 Space Center (Titusville), 352 Wonderland Tea Party, 152 Disney’s Caribbean Beach Holiday Inn SunSpree Resort , 218–219 Resort, 100–101 Lake Buena Vista, 114–115 WonderWorks, 300 Disney’s Contemporary Hotel Royal Plaza, 109 Woody’s Cowboy Camp, Resort, 92 Hyatt Place Orlando/Universal, 196–197 Disney’s Coronado Springs 128 Woody Woodpecker’s Nuthouse Resort, 47, 101–102 Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Coaster, 268 Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort Resort, 111 World of Disney, 314, 322 & Campground, 105–106 JW Marriott Orlando, Grande World Showcase, 219–225 Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort Lakes, 113 & Spa, 92–94 La Quinta Inn & Suites Orlando Disney’s Old Key West Convention Center, 128 Xtreme Zone, 294 Resort, 94 Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Disney’s Polynesian Resort, Universal Orlando, 122, 124 94–95 Loews Royal Pacific Resort at Yakitori House, 223 Disney’s Pop Century Resort, Universal Orlando, 125–126 YMCA Aquatic Center, 307 105 Marriott Orlando World Center, Yong Feng Shangdian Shopping Disney’s Port Orleans Resort, 111–112 Gallery, 220, 316 102 Marriott Village at Lake Buena Yvonne’s Property Manage- Disney’s Saratoga Springs Vista, 113 ment, 47 Resort & Spa, 95–96 Nickelodeon Family Suites, 115 Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, Palomino Suites Lake Buena 99–100 Vista, 115 Zoos Disney’s Yacht Club Resort, 96 Peabody Orlando, 124–125 Brevard Zoo (Melbourne), DoubleTree Castle Hotel, 127 Quality Suites Maingate East, 350–351 DoubleTree Guest Suites, 108 118 Central Florida Zoo (Sanford), DoubleTree Hotel at the Radisson Resort Orlando– 300–301 Entrance to Universal Celebration, 119 Lowry Park Zoo (Tampa), Orlando, 127 Ramada Convention Center, 345–346 DoubleTree Hotel Cocoa Beach 129 Oceanfront, 355 Regal Sun Resort, 109 DoubleTree Resort Orlando Renaissance Orlando Resort at ACCOMMODATIONS Villas at Maingate, 118 SeaWorld, 126 Beach Club Villas, 90 Embassy Suites Lake Buena Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes, 112–113 Best Western All Suites Hotel, Vista, 114 Seralago Hotel & Suites Main 347 Embassy Suites Orlando–Inter- Gate East, 121 Best Western Lake Buena Vista national Drive South, 128 Shades of Green on Walt Dis- Hotel, 107–108 Four Points by Sheraton (Cocoa ney World Resort, 102–103 Best Western Lakeside, Beach), 354–355 Sheraton Riverwalk, 347 119–120 Galleria Palms, 120 SpringHill Suites Orlando Con- Buena Vista Palace Resort, 107 Gaylord Palms, 110–111 vention Center, 128 Caribe Royale, 127 Ginn Reunion Resort at Staybridge Suites International Comfort Suites Maingate, 120 Orlando, 118 Drive, 126–127 Comfort Suites Maingate Grand Suites Tampa Bay, 347 Staybridge Suites Lake Buena East, 119 Hampton Inn Lake Buena Vista, 116 Courtyard by Marriott (Cocoa Vista, 116 Tampa Marriott Waterside Beach), 355 Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Hotel & Marina, 348 Disney’s All-Star Movies Orlando Resort, 125 Vero Beach Resort, 106 Resort, 103 Hawthorn Suites Lake Buena Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Disney’s All-Star Music Resort, Vista, 114 Lodge, 100 103–104 Hilton in the Walt Disney World Walt Disney World Dolphin, 97 Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort, 108 Walt Disney World Swan, 98 Resort, 104 Holiday Inn Cocoa Beach Westin Tampa Harbour Island, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Oceanfront Resort, 355 348 Lodge, 98–99 Holiday Inn in the Walt Disney Wyndham Orlando Resort, 127 Disney’s Beach Club Resort, World Resort, 109 87, 90 Holiday Inn Main Gate East, 120 16_134719 bindex.qxp 2/28/08 12:22 AM Page 370

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RESTAURANTS Finnegan’s Bar & Grill, 162 Plaza Pavilion, 150 Fischer’s Seafood Bar & Grill Plaza Restaurant, 146–147 ABC Commissary, 148 (Cocoa Beach), 356 Ponderosa Steak House, 169 Akershus Royal Banquet Hall, Fishbones, 164 Portobello Yacht Club, 156–157 138, 139 Flame Tree Barbecue, 150 Princess Storybook, 173 Artist Point, 151–153 Flying Fish Café, 153 Rainforest Cafe, 149, 157–158 Atlantic Ocean Grill (Cocoa Fulton’s Crab House, 157 Rolando’s, 168 Beach), 355 Garden Grill, 172 Romano’s Macaroni Grill (Lake Backstage at Believe, 172, 288 Golden Corral, 169 Buena Vista), 159 Bahama Breeze, 163 Grand Floridian Café, 150 Romano’s Macaroni Grill Bernard’s Surf (Cocoa Beach), Green Eggs and Ham Cafe, 283 (Tampa), 349–350 356 Hard Rock Cafe, 161 Rose & Crown Pub & Dining Bice, 160 Hollywood Brown Derby, 147 Room, 140–141, 153 Biergarten, 139–140 House of Blues, 158 Rusty’s Seafood & Oyster Bar Big River Grille & Brewing Jiko—The Cooking Place, (Port Canaveral), 356–357 Works, 150 153–154 San Angel Inn, 141 Bistro de Paris, 135–136 Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville, Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restau- B-Line Diner, 163–164 161–162 rant, 148 Boatwright’s Dining Hall, Kona Café, 150 Sharks Underwater Grill, 288 154–155 Kringla Bakeri og Kafe, 142 Shells (Tampa), 349 Boma, 152 Le Cellier Steakhouse, 138, 140 Sizzler Restaurant, 169 Bongos Cuban Café, 158 Liberty Tree Tavern, 143, 146, Sommerfest, 142 Bubba Gump Shrimp Co., 161 172 Spoodles, 154 Bubbalou’s Bodacious BBQ, 169 Logan’s Roadhouse, 169 Sunshine Seasons in the Land, Café Tu Tu Tango, 164 Lombard’s Seafood Grille, 142 California Grill, 138, 152–153 162, 269 Tchoup Chop, 161 Cantina de San Angel, 141 Lottawatta Lodge, 150 Teppan Edo, 138 Cape May Café, 155, 171 Lotus Blossom Café, 142 Texas de Brazil, 163 Cap’ n Jacks, 150 McDonald’s, 170 Thunder Falls Terrace, 283 Carrabba’s, 166, 168 Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Tia’s Tex Mex (Tampa), 349 Chef Mickey’s, 171 Italiano, 148 Todd English’s Bluezoo, Chefs de France, 136 Marlins Good Times Bar & Grill 150, 154 Cinderella’s Royal Table, (Cocoa Beach), 355 Tokyo Dining, 138–139 143, 171 Marrakesh, 138 Tomorrowland Terrace Noodle Circus McGurkus Cafe Stoo- Mel’s Drive-In, 269 Station, 147 pendous, 283 Mel’s Hot Dogs (Tampa), 349 Tony’s Town Square Restaurant, Citricos, 150–151, 153 Mikado Japanese Steakhouse, 143 Columbia Harbour House, 146 166 Toontown Farmers’ Market, 150 Comic Strip Cafe, 283 Ming Court, 106, 164 Toy Story Pizza Planet, Confisco Grille, 162, 172 Mythos, 162, 283 148–149 Coral Reef, 136, 153 Narcoossee’s, 150 Tusker House, 149 Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café, 146 NASCAR Sports Grille, 162 Tutto Italia, 139 Crabby Bill’s, 168 1900 Park Fare, 172–173 Typhoon Tilly’s, 150 Crab House, 159 Nine Dragons, 140 Universal Studios’ Classic Crystal Palace Buffet, 172 ‘Ohana, 155–156, 173 Monsters Cafe, 269 Dixie Crossroads (Titusville), 356 Pacino’s Italian Ristorante, 168 Victoria & Albert’s, 151 Donald’s Safari Breakfast, 172 The Palm, 160–161 Whispering Canyon Café, Earl of Sandwich, 159 Panera Bread, 168 150, 152 El Pirata y Perico, 146 Pastamore Ristorante, 162 Wolfgang Puck Grand Café, 158 Emeril’s, 160 Pecos Bill Café, 146, 150 Yachtsman Steakhouse, 151 Enchanted Oak Tavern, 283 Pinocchio Village Haus, 150 Yak & Yeti, 149 ESPN Club, 155 Pizzafari, 150 Yakitori House, 142 50’s Prime Time Café, 147–148 Planet Hollywood, 157 Yorkshire County Fish Shop, 141