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adults, attractions difficult for, 94–95 Bug’s Land, A, 198–201 California Screamin’, 201–202 attractions, services described, Casey Jr. Circus Train, 136 120–124 categories of attractions, hierarchy of, small child fright potential chart, 53 92 characters, Disney, 150, 161, 206 Ahwahnee Camp Circle Story Theater, children fright potential chart 208 Park, 92–94 Aladdin’s Oasis, 160 Disney’s California Adventure, 94 Alice in Wonderland, 135 Universal Studios Hollywood, Animal Planet Live!, 218–219 228–229 , 151 Chip ‘n’ Dale’s Treehouse, 145–146 attraction category hierarchy, 53 Chuck Bubba Relay entry, 100 attractions. See also specific attractions Cinema, Main Street, 118 available at last minute (table), 96 Club Buzz, 160 Chuck Bubba Relay entry, 100 Condor Flats, 194–195 Hail-Mary Pass (table), 97 most crowded, 162–164 attractions, services described, potentially disturbing to adults, 127–130 94–95 small child fright potential chart, 92 and ‘switching off,’ 98–99 Davy Crockett’s Explorer Canoes, 127 Back to the Future: The Ride, DCA. See Disney’s California Adven- 219–220 ture , 225 Disney Animation Building, 187–188 best attractions Disney characters, appearances and at (table), 113 dining with, 149, 160, 208 at Disney’sCOPYRIGHTED California Adventure Disney MATERIAL Gallery, The, 124–126 (table), 183 Disney rock groups, 161 Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Disneyland: The First 50 Years, 118 130–131 Disneyland Monorail System, Block Party Bash, 207 152–153 Bountiful Valley Demonstration Disneyland Park, 95 Farm, 198 attractions found only at (table), 14

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Disneyland Park, (continued) Gadget’s Go Coaster, 146 attractions potentially disturbing to Golden Dreams, 194 adults, 94–95 Golden Horseshoe Stage, 132 best attractions at (table), 113 Golden Horseshoe Variety Show, 160 compared with World, Golden State attractions and services, 13–15 194–198 small child fright potential chart, Golden Vine Winery, 195–196 92–94 Golden Zephyr, 202–203 and , compari- Goofy’s Bounce House, 146–147 son of attractions (table), 13–15 “Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln,” 118–119 attraction described, 117, 125 Grizzly Peak Run, 196–197 station, 136 station, 153 Hail-Mary Pass attractions (table), 97 Disney’s California Adventure Haunted Mansion, 125–126 attractions potentially disturbing to Heimlich’s Chew Chew Train, 199 adults, 95 hierarchy of categories for attractions, best attractions at (table), 183 53 small child fright potential chart, Hollywood Pictures Backlot 94 attractions potentially disturbing to Donald Duck’s Boat, 149 adults, 95 Dumbo, the Flying Elephant, attractions, services described, 136–137 187–193 live entertainment, special events, Enchanted Tiki Room, 120 207–208 E.T. attraction, 227 Honey, I Shrunk the Audience, 153 , 188, 207 Fantasmic!, 157, 159 Fantasyland , 120–122 attractions, services described, Innoventions, 154 135–144 It’s a Small World, 137–138 small child fright potential chart, It’s Tough to Be a Bug!, 198–199 93 , 143, 160 Jolly Trolley, 147 Filk’s Flyers, 199 Jumpin’ Jellyfish, 203 Filk’s Fun Fair, 186, 198 , 122–123 fireworks, 159 —The Ride, 225–226 Flash Mountain, 129 Fort Wilderness, 134 , 138 Francis’ Ladybug Boogie, 199 King Triton’s Carousel, 201 fright potential chart, small child Disneyland Park, Disney’s last-minute entry attractions, 96 California Adventure, 92–94 live entertainment, special events Universal Studios Hollywood, at Disneyland Park, 156–161 228–229 at Universal Studios Hollywood, 229 attractions, services described, Lucy, a Tribute, 226 130–135 Shootin’ Exposition, 131–132 , 139 small child fright potential chart, Mailboomer, 204 92 , 118 09_559702_bindex.qxd 7/23/04 10:47 AM Page 247

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Main Street, U.S.A. , The, attractions, services described, 226–227 116–119 rides. See attractions small child fright potential chart, Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin, 92 149–150 Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, The, 129–130 , 133–134 Mark Twain Riverboat, 132–133 scariness. See fright potential chart , 139–140 Shrek 4-D, 221 Mickey’s House, 146–147 , 113 Mickey’s Toontown small child fright potential chart attractions, services described, Disneyland Park, Disney’s 144–150 California Adventure, 92–94 small child fright potential chart, Universal Studios Hollywood, 93 228–229 Minnie’s House, 148–149 Snow White’s Scary Adventures, 142 Miss Daisy, Donald Duck’s Boat, 149 Soarin’ over California, 195 Monorail System, 152–153 , 154–155 Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride, 140 , 227–228 Mulholland Madness, 204–205 Spider-Man Rocks!, 221–222 MuppetVision 3-D, 189 , 127–129 S.S. Rustworthy, 206–207 , 155 attractions, services described, Starcade, 154–155 124–127 Storybook Land Canal Boats, 143 small child fright potential chart, street entertainment 92 Disneyland Park, 161 Nickelodeon Blast Zone, 220–221 Disney’s California Adventure, 208 , 222–223 Orange Stinger, 205–206 Sun Wheel, 206 Superstar Limo, 190 Pacific Wharf Stage entertainment, “switching off” attractions, 98–99 special events, 208 Sword in the Stone Ceremony, 161 Palace of Fine Arts, The, 194 parades Tarzan’s Treehouse, 123–124 Disneyland Park, 159160 Terminator 2: 3-D, 223–224 Disney’s California Adventure, 207 and Fort Wilder- Paradise Pier attractions, services ness, 134–135 described, 201–207 Tomorrowland Peter Pan’s Flight, 141 attractions, services described, Pinocchio’s Daring Journey, 141 150–156 , 126 small child fright potential chart, Playhouse Disney: Live on Stage, 93–94 189–190 Tomorrowland , 155–156 Plaza Gardens, 160–161 Tomorrowland Entertainment Stage, 161 Raft to, from Tom Sawyer Island, 135 Tuck and Roll’s Drive ‘em Buggies railroad. See Disneyland Railroad (bumper cars), 199 Redwood Creek Challenge Trail and Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, The, Magic of Brother Bear, 197–198 190–191 Retreat Ceremony, 161 09_559702_bindex.qxd 7/23/04 10:47 AM Page 248

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Ugly Bug Ball, 200–201 Walt Disney Story, The, 118–119 Universal Studios Hollywood Walt Disney World lower lot attractions, services compared with Disneyland Park, described, 13–15 225–228 and Disneyland Park, comparison upper lot attractions, services of attractions (table), 13–15 described, Waterworld, 224–225 218–225 Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?, 186, 191–193 Van Helsing Fortress Dracula, 224 09_559702_bindex.qxd 7/23/04 10:47 AM Page 249

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accommodations in general, 29–30 Candy Cane Inn, 47, 50 Alamo Inn, 46 Carousel Inn & Suites, 47, 50 Alpine Inn, 46, 50 Castle Inn & Suites, 47 Anabella, The, 48, 49 Clarion Anaheim Hotel Resort, 47 Anaheim Angel Inn, 46 Colony Inn Hotel North Hollywood, Anaheim Astoria Inn & Suites, 46, 49 48 Anaheim Best Inn, 46, 50 Comfort Inn & Suites, 47, 50 Anaheim Carriage Inn, 46, 50 Comfort Inn Maingate, 47 Anaheim Del Sol, 46 Crowne Plaza, 47, 50 Anaheim La Quinta Inn & Suites, 46, Days Inn & Suites, 47 49 Days Inn & Suites at Anaheim Anaheim Maingate Inn, 46, 50 Resort, 47, 50 Anaheim Marriott Suites, 46 Desert Inn & Suites, 47, 50 Anaheim Plaza Hotel, 46, 49 Desert Palm Inn & Suites, 47 Anaheim Ramada Inn, 46, 49 Disney Palm Inn & Suites, 47 Anaheim Vagabond Executive Inn, Disney Paradise Pier Hotel, 47 46, 50 Disneyland Hotel, 30, 47 Ayres Hotel, 46 Disney’s Grande Californian, 47 Ayres Inn, 47 Doubletree, 47, 50

Best Western Anaheim, 47 Econo Lodge at the Park, 47 Best Western Anaheim Inn, 47 Econo Lodge Spas & Suites, 47 Best Western Anaheim Stardust Inn, Embassy Suites Anaheim South, 47 47 Extended Stay America, 47, 49 Best Western Courtesy Inn, 47 Best Western Hollywood Plaza Inn, Fairfield Inn, 47 48 Fantasy Motel, 47 Best Western Park Place, 47 Best Western Pavilions Plaza Inn, 47 Grand Californian, 30 Best Western Raffles Inn, 47 Best Western Stovall’s Inn, 47 Hacienda Motel, 47 Budget Inn, 47 Hilton Burbank Airport, 48 buses, shuttle, 27–38 Hilton Garden Inn, 47, 50 Hilton Guides Anaheim Orange, 47 Candlewood Suites, 47, 50 Hilton Hotel, 47

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Hilton Suites Anaheim Orange, 47, Ramada Inn Anaheim, 48, 49 49 Ramada Limited, 48 Holiday Inn Anaheim at the Park, 47 Ramada Maingate North, 48 Holiday Inn Anaheim Resort, 47 Ramada Suites, 48 Holiday Inn Anaheim Sportstown, 48 ratings and rankings of hotels, motels, Holiday Inn Burbank, 48 41–50 Holiday Inn Express Hotel, 48 Red Roof Inn Hotel, 48, 50 Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, 48, 50 Residence Inn Anaheim, 48 Homewood Suites, 48 Residence Inn Anaheim-Resort Area, hotels. See also specific hotel 48 ratings and rankings of, 41–50 rooms Howard Johnson Lodge ratings and rankings of, 41 Hyatt Regency Orange County reserving specific, 38 Jolly Roger Inn, 48 Sheraton Anaheim Hotel, 48 lodging in general, 29–30 Sheraton Universal, 49 shuttle buses from, 27–38 Marriott Anaheim Suites, 48 Staybridge Suites, 48 Marriott Hotel Main Tower, 48, 50 Summerfield Suites West Hollywood, Marriott Hotel North Tower, 48 49 motels. See also specific motel Super 8, 48 ratings and rankings of, 41–50 Super 8 Anaheim Park, 48

non-Disney hotels, getting deals at, The Anabella, 48, 49 33, 36 trams from hotels, 27–28 Travelodge Anaheim at the Park, 48 Paradise Pier Hotel, 30 Travelodge International Inn & Park Inn International, 48 Suites, 48 Parkside, 48 Tropicana Inn, 48 Peacock Suites, 48 Penny Sleeper Inn, 48, 50 Universal City Hilton & Towers, 49 Portofino Inn & Suites, 48 walking to Disneyland from nearby Quality Inn Parkside, 48, 50 hotels, 29 Westcoast Anaheim Hotel, 48, 49 Radisson Maingate, 48, 50 09_559702_bindex.qxd 7/23/04 10:47 AM Page 251

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Adventureland eateries, 124 Disney’s California Adventure, dining Ariel’s Grotto, 109–110, 232–233 in general, 232–234 Avalon Cove Restaurant, 110 ESPN Zone sports bar, 236 Bengal Barbeque, 124 Fantasyland eateries, 144 Blue Bayou, New Orleans Square, fast food prices at Disneyland Park 126, 232 and DCA, 233 breakfasts with Disney characters, 161 food, bringing your own, 234–235 bringing your own food, 234–235 French Market, 126, 234 Frontierland eateries, 135 Cafe TuTu Tango, 229 California Adventure. See Disney’s Golden Horseshoe, 135 California Adventure Golden Vine winery, 195–196, 232 Catal Restaurant, 236 Goofy’s Kitchen, 109–110, 232–233, character dining, 109–110, 161 236 Club Buzz, 156, 160 Grand Californian Hotel Cochina Cucamonga, 233 Napa Rose restaurant, 236 Critter Country eateries, 130 Storytellers Cafe, 109–110 Granville’s Steak House, 236 diets, special, 74 Disney characters, dining with, Harbor Galley, The, 130 109–110, 161 Hard Rock Cafe 229 Disneyland Hotel Hollywood Grill, 229 Goofy’s Kitchen, 109–110, 236 House of Blues, 236 Granville’s Steak House, 236 Hungry Bear Restaurant, 130 Disneyland Park Adventureland eateries, 124 Main Street eateries, 119 Critter Country eateries, 130 Mickey’s Toontown eateries, 150 Fantasyland eateries, 144 fast food prices at, 233 La Petite Pattisserie, 126 Frontierland eateries, 135 Main Street eateries, 119 Napa Rose, 236 Mickey’s Toontown eateries, 150 Naples Restorante and Pizzeria, 236 New Orleans Square eateries, 126 New Orleans Square eateries, 126, Tomorrowland eateries, 156 234

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Pacific Wharf Cafe, 233, 234 survey, restaurant, 8 Paradise Pier Hotel, 109–110 PCH Grill, 109–110, 236 Tomorrowland eateries, 156 Plaza Inn, 109–110 Toontown eateries, 150 Tortilla Jo’s, 236 Rainforest Cafe, 236 Universal Studios dining, 229 Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen, 236 Rancho del Zocalo, 135, 234 Village Haus, 144 Redd Rocket’s Pizza Port, 156, 234 Vineyard Room, Golden Vine winery, restaurant survey, 8 232 restricted diets, 74 River Belle Terrace, 135 Wine Country Trattoria, 232 Royal Street Veranda, 126 wine-tasting, 195–196 Wolfgang Puck’s Cafe, 229 self-service food courts, 234 special service at restaurants, 74 Yamabuki, Paradise Pier Hotel, 236 Storytellers Cafe, 109–110, 236 09_559702_bindex.qxd 7/23/04 3:49 PM Page 253

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AAA member discounts, 32 Universal Studios Hollywood, 216 ABC Television, and Disneyland Park, annual revisions to this guide, 5, 8, 12 241 address, phone information, 17 arriving admission Disneyland Park opening Disneyland park options, 18–21 procedures, 166 Universal Studios Hollywood early, 53 options, getting oriented in Disneyland, 216–217 112–116 adults, one-day touring plans for what to expect when, 58–59 Disneyland Park, 168–171 aspirin, 75 advances, cash, 76 ATM machines, 76 Adventureland attendance at Disneyland, 23 attractions, services described, attractions. See also Attraction Index 120–124 best at Disneyland Park, 113 eateries and shops, 124 best at Disney’s California Ahwahnee Camp Circle Story Adventure, 183 Theater, 208 capacity, staffing, 71 alcoholic beverages, 75 closed for repairs, maintenance, 21 Alice in Wonderland, 135–136 crowded, 162–164 AMC Movie-plex, 237 cycle rides described, 68, 69 American theme parks, top ten (table), 62 (table), 23 fright factor, 89–95, 228–229 Anaheim Bus Terminal ticket outlet, height requirements, 90–91 217 last-minute entry (table), 96 Anaheim Convention Center, 28–29, saving time in line, 68 33 switching off, 97 Anaheim Resorts Transit (ART), at Universal Studios Hollywood, 28–29 218–228 Anaheimoc.org, 17 author of this guide, contacting, 9, animals and pets, 77 241–243 annual passes autographs, collecting, 58 Disneyland Annual Passports, Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs), 76 20–21 automobile trouble, 75 pass-holder discounts, 32 aviation, 194–195

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baby-sitting services, 87 fast food at Disneyland Park and Baby Swap, The, 97 DCA, 236 Ball, Lucille, 226 FASTPASS, 60–61 Basin (bath store), 237 guided tours at Disneyland and Bay Area, 194 DCA, 73 Bear in the Big Blue House, 189 hotel comparisons (table), 46–50 Block Party Bash, 207 Park Hopper passes, 19 Book of Pooh, The, 189 parking at Universal Studios bottlenecks, avoiding, 53–54 Hollywood, 217 Bountiful Valley Farm, 198 rain ponchos, 75 Brady, Mathew, 119 stroller rentals, 84–87, 112, 218 Bug’s Land district, 187 tickets. See admission Build-A-Bear Workshop, 238–239 travel packages, 39–40 buses to Disneyland, 27–28 Walk In Walt’s Footsteps tour, 73 busiest seasons, times, 22–24 water containers, 84 cameras, film, 77 wheelchair rentals, 74, 112 Captain EO, 151 Country Bear Playhouse, 127, 130 car trouble, 75 credit cards, 74 cash advances, 76 Critter Country Caterpillar tractors, 198 attractions, services described, Celebrity Annual Pass, Universal 126–130 Studios Hollywood, 216 eateries and shops, 130 characters customized touring plans, 67 Disney. See Disney characters cycle rides, 68, 69 Marvel Comic, 229 childcare services, 87 days of week, timing your visit, 23 children dealing with obnoxious people, 72 fear factor of attractions, 87–94, dehydration, 83 228–229 Department 56 (collectibles), 237 lost, 102–104 dietary restrictions, 74 one-day touring plan, 168–171 dining. See also Restaurant Index and parades, 159–160 at Disneyland Park, 233–236 recommendations for bringing, at Disney’s California Adventure, 78–87 232–233 Chuck Bubba Relay, 99–100 outside the parks, 236 City Hall, arriving at Disneyland, 112 at Universal Studios Hollywood, , 73 229 comparing hotels, 45–50 dining with Disney characters, Condor Flats, 186 109–111 consolidators, 37–38 dinosaurs, 225–226 contracting author of this guide, 9 directions costs to Disneyland Park, 26–29 admission. See admission to Universal Studios Hollywood, baby-sitting services, 87 212 dining at Disney’s California disabled visitors Adventure, at Disneyland Park, 74 232–233 at Universal Studios Hollywood, dining with Disney characters, 111 213 Disneyland Resort hotels, 30 discounts Disneyland visit per day (table), 21 admission, Disneyland Hotel, 21 09_559702_bindex.qxd 7/23/04 10:47 AM Page 255

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annual pass-holder, 32 at Disneyland Resort hotels, 30 Fantasyland Disney characters attractions, services described, appearances at DCA, 208 135–144 dining with, 109–111, 232 eateries and shops, 144 and small children, 104–109 FASTPASS program described, 60–66 Disney Cruise line, 13 Ferris wheel, 206 Disney-MGM Studios, 212 firefighters, 225 Disney trademark souvenirs, 119, 186 food. See dining Disneyland Exclusive Merchandise, Forbidden Eye, the, 121 237 foreign language assistance, 75 Disneyland Hotel, 17 fright factor of attractions Disneyland Park Disneyland Park, 90–94 arrival, obtaining free map, 112 Universal Studios Hollywood attractions. See Attraction Index (table), 228–229 dining at, 233–236 Fullerton Childcare Agency, 87 directions to, 26–29 guided tours at, 73 Gag Factory, The, 150 live entertainment, special events, Gettysburg Address, 119 156–161 Goldberg, Whoopi, 194 touring plans, 163–181 Golden State district, 186, 194 traffic inside of, 162–164 Grand Canyon Diorama, 117 Disneyland Resort Greetings from California, 186 hotels, costs, 30 guided tours, 73, 221–222 overview, 9–15 disneyland.com, 18 handicapped visitors, 74, 213 Disney’s Aladdin—A Musical Spectacu- hang gliders, 195 lar, 188 height requirements, 90–91 Disney’s California Adventure Hollywood Backlot Stage, 207 arrival, getting oriented, 186–187 Hollywood Pictures Backlot district, attractions. See Attraction Index 186, 187 development of, overview, 182–183, hotels. See also Hotel Index 186 comparing, 45–50 dining at, 232–233 and directions to Disneyland Park, guided tours at, 73 26–29 overview, 13 Disneyland Resort, 30–33 parades, live entertainment, non-Disney, 33, 36–38 207–208 ratings and rankings, 41–44 Disney’s Muddy Wallow, 134 reservations, ratings, 38 Doc Brown’s lab, 219 hours of operation, 24 Downtown Disney, 237–238 Hoypoloi (retail store), 238 Dracula, 224 Hyperion Theater, live entertainment drug store products, 75–76, 84 at, 207

early entry program, 24 identifying strollers, 85–86 eating in the parks, 233–236 information Electric Parade, 209 phone numbers, publications, Engine-Ears Toys, 186 Internet sites, 16–18 entertainment book discounts, 36 regional travel, 39 Exit Information Guide (EIG), 36–37 touring plan clip-out pocket Expedia.com, 32, 36 outlines, 60 09_559702_bindex.qxd 7/23/04 10:47 AM Page 256

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information (continued) motels, ratings and rankings, 41–44 Universal Studios Hollywood, 213 Mouseplanet.com, 18 IntercotWest.com, 17 MouseSavers.com, 18, 31, 36 Internet Community of Tomorrow— West, 17 New Orleans Square Internet sites for information, 17–18 attractions, services described, introduction to guide, 1–15 124–126 eateries and shops, 126–127 Kali River Rapids raft ride, 197 Nick Jr. Backyard, 220–221 King Kong, 213 obnoxious people, dealing with, 72 last-minute entry attractions (table), off-season, 23 96 one-day touring, 51–54 LaughingPlace.com, 18 Disney’s California Adventure, LEGO Imagination Center, 238 209–211 Lincoln, Abraham, 116, 118 at Universal Studios Hollywood, lines. See waiting lines 229–231 Liquid Planet (swim wear), 237 operating hours, 24 live entertainment, special events Orange Country Transit District, 27 at Disneyland Park, 156–161 at Disney’s California Adventure, Pacific Wharf Stage, 208 207–208 packages, storing during visit, 237 at Universal Studios Hollywood, packed park compensation plan, 229 24–25 lodging. See also Hotel Index parades generally, 29–30 Disneyland Park, 159–160 hotels and motels, ratings and at Disney’s California Adventure, rankings, 207 41–44 Paradise Pier district, 187, 201 reservation services, 37–38 Park Hopper passes, 19–20 room upgrades, 32 parking, 112, 217 lost adults, 75 passports, hopper, 19–20 lost and found, 75, 117 pets, 77 lost children, 102–104 phone numbers annual passes, Universal Studios Main Street, U.S.A. Hollywood, 216–217 attractions, services described, dining with Disney characters, 110 116–119 Disneyland central reservation eateries and shops, 119 office, 32 Mainspring (watch store), 237 Fullerton Childcare Agency, 87 maps. See Map Index guided tours, 73 Marvel Mania, 223 information generally, 17 medications, children’s, 84 restaurants in Universal Hollywood Mel’s Dinner, 229 Studios, 236 merry-go-round, 138 Universal Studios Hollywood, 213 Mickey’s Movie Barn, 148 visitors with special needs, 74 Mickey’s Toontown photography, 73, 77 attractions, services described, planning 144–150 before leaving home, 16–18 eateries and shops, 150 making most of your time, 50–54 09_559702_bindex.qxd 7/23/04 10:47 AM Page 257

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one-day at Disneyland Park, smoking, 76 168–171 Soliton (sunglasses store), 237 one-day at Disney’s California Something Silver (jewelry store), 237 Adventure, 209–211 souvenirs, Disney trademark, 119, one-day at Universal Studios Holly- 150, 235 wood, special deals on lodging, admission, 229–231 31–32 tours, 54–60 special-needs visitors, 74 visits with children, 82 Stanley, 189 play areas, 220–221 Starabilias (antiques retailer), 237 ponchos, 197 stroller rentals, 84–87, 112, 218 Priceline.com, 36 Studio Tour, 212, 221–222 prices. See costs sunburn, 83 Primeval World, 117 sunglasses, 84 questionnaire, reader, 8 Sunshine Plaza, 186 Surprise Mornings early entry pro- reader questionnaire, 8 gram, 24 readers’ comments, 241–244 survey, restaurant, 8 readers’ questions to author, 241–243 , 124 rental wheelchairs, 74, 112, 218 switching off attractions, 97, 174 renting strollers, 84–85, 218 teddy bears, 238–240 wheelchairs, 74, 112 Temple of Doom, the, 121 reservations theme parks, top ten American reservation services, 37 (table), 23 at DCA restaurants, 232 tickets at restaurants outside the parks, 236 admission options, 18–21 rest rooms, 103 FASTPASS. See FASTPASS restaurants. See also Restaurant Index Hyperion Theater, 188 survey, 8 Universal Studios Hollywood, visitors with special needs, 74 216–217 revisions to this guide, 5, 8 timing visits, 22–23, 81, 213, 216 Rollie Pollie Ollie, 189 Tomorrowland room ratings (table), 44 attractions, services described, Rugrats, 221 150–156 eateries and shops, 156 Schwarzenegger, Arnold, 223 top ten American theme parks (table), seasons, timing your visit 23 bringing children, 81 touring plans. See also guided tours Disneyland Park, 22–23 clip-out pocket outlines, 167 Universal Studios Hollywood, 213, described, 54–60, 164–181 216 guided tours, 73, 221–222 security, hotel room, 42 one-day at Universal Studios Holly- Sephora (cosmetics store), 237 wood, 229–231 shark from , 213 one-day at Disneyland Park, shopping, 236–237 168–171 shuttle buses to Disneyland, 26 one-day at Disney’s California Six Flags Magic Mountain, 23 Adventure, 209–211 small child fright potential chart, two-day plans for adults with 92–94 children, 174–181 09_559702_bindex.qxd 7/23/04 10:47 AM Page 258

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trademark souvenirs, 119 FASTPASS and, 60, 60–64 traffic saving time in, 68 at Disney’s California Adventure, strategies for adults with small 208–209 children, 96 inside Disneyland Park, 162–164 Walk In Walt’s Footsteps tour, 73 trams to Disneyland, 27–28 Walt Disney Travel Sales Center travel packages, 39–41 Disneyland Resort Vacations Travelaxe.com, 36 Brochure, 31 Travelocity.com, 36 Walt Disney World overview, 13–15 travels agents, special deals, 32 watches, 237 Turner, Susan, 192 weather, 74 Web sites Universal Studios Hollywood Disneyland Resort, 32 arrival, getting oriented, 217–218 Disneyland-related, 17–18 attractions. See Attraction Index Universal Studios Hollywood, 213 development of, overview, 212–213 wheelchairs, rental, 74, 112 for young children, 228–229 whitewater raft rides, 196–197 universalstudios.com, 18 Who Framed Roger Rabbit?, 144 unofficial guide, introduction to, wholesalers, special deals, 37 1–15 Wild Thornberry’s Adventure Temple, 220 Videopolis, 143 winery, 196 visits Winnie the Pooh, 129–130 essentials for, 74–77 World of Disney Store, 237 storing packages during, 237 timing, Universal Studios Yesterland.com, 18 Hollywood, 213, 216 young child fright potential chart timing, Disneyland Park, 22–23, Disneyland Park (table), 92–94 81 Universal Studios Hollywood (table), 228–229 waiting lines avoiding bottlenecks, 53–54 zephyr, 203 entrance to Disneyland, 112 09_559702_bindex.qxd 7/23/04 10:47 AM Page 259 09_559702_bindex.qxd 7/23/04 10:47 AM Page 260