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Copyrighted Material 39_569430 bindex.qxd 10/25/04 11:39 PM Page 367 Index See also separate Accommodations and Restaurant Indexes at the end of this index. Adventure Express Tour General Index (SeaWorld), 292 Adventureland (Magic Kingdom), 195 Adventurers Club (Pleasure Island), • A • 338 AAA (American Automobile Africa (Animal Kingdom), 233–235, Association), 50, 264, 276, 238, 239 359, 361 air travel AARP, 60 airlines, 46–47, 363 ABC Super Soap Weekend airport, navigating, 79–81, 85 (Disney-MGM Studios), 33 money-saving tips, 48–49 accommodations. See also online booking, 49 Accommodations Index security, 75–76 arriving without reservations, 97 shopping, 257 average costs, 39 travel comfort, tips for, 47–48 chains, listing of, 364–365 The Amazing Adventures of Spider- for disabled travelers, 61 Man (Islands of Adventure), hotel club, joining, 95 15, 281–282 in-room medical services, 72 American Automobile Association. listing by location, 121 See AAA map, International Drive area, 112 American Express map, U.S. 192/Kissimmee emergency phone numbers, 360 Hotels, 109 flight insurance, 69 map, Walt Disney World & Lake traveler’s checks, 43 Buena Vista, 98–99 American Film Institute Showcase money-saving tips, 93–95 (Disney-MGM Studios), 221 price, listing by, 121–122 Amtrak recommended, 13–14, 97 Auto Train, 51 with refrigerator and discounts, 51, 60 microwave, 40 wheelchair accessibility/services, reservation services, 97 61–62 selecting, criteria,COPYRIGHTED 90–93 Animal MATERIAL Kingdom (WDW) sharing with children, 40 admission costs, 227–228 for travelers without children, 91 Africa, 233–235 Universal Orlando, 92–93 Asia, 235–236, 239 Walt Disney World, 41, 91–92 attractions overview, 12, 168, 227 Web sites, 96–97 versus Busch Gardens, 230–231 admission tickets/prices, average Camp Minnie-Mickey, 233, 239 costs, 39–40. See also money- DinoLand U.S.A., 236–237, 238, 239 saving tips; individual parks Discovery Island, 232, 238, 239 adults, traveling without children, Festival of the Lion King, 17 91, 195, 288 hours of operation, 175, 238 39_569430 bindex.qxd 10/25/04 11:39 PM Page 368 368 Walt Disney World & Orlando For Dummies 2005 Animal Kingdom (WDW) (continued) BET Soundstage (Pleasure Island), 338 itinerary, 238 bicycling, 355 Kilimanjaro Safaris, 17 Big Thunder Mountain Railroad map, 229 (Magic Kingdom), 189 The Oasis, 231, 238 Blizzard Beach (WDW), 15, 170, restaurants listed, 159 245–246 services, 228, 230 Blues Brothers review (Universal shopping, 255–256 Studios Florida), 267 Animal Planet Live! (Universal Studios BoardWalk (WDW), 171, 342 Florida), 271 boating, 355 antiques, 84, 316, 317 Bob Marley — A Tribute to Freedom Arabian Nights dinner show, 330–331 (CityWalk), 344 Asia (Animal Kingdom), 235–236, 238 Body Wars (Epcot), 206 assisted-listening devices, 63 The Boneyard (Animal Kingdom), 236 Astro Orbiter (Magic Kingdom), 184 Bongo’s Cuban Café (Disney West Astronaut Hall of Fame (Kennedy Side), 339 Space Center), 324 Braille directories, 62 Astronaut Memorial (Kennedy Space budgeting. See money-saving tips Center), 324 Busch Gardens (Tampa), 230–231, ATM locations, 42, 80, 359. See also 293, 318–322 services under individual parks buses, public, 89 attractions. See specific rides and Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin attractions (Magic Kingdom), 184 auctions, 257 Audubon Center for Birds of Prey, 353 • C • calendar of events, 29–33 • B • Camp Jurassic (Islands of baby-changing, baby care facilities. Adventure), 284 See services under individual Camp Minnie-Mickey (Animal parks Kingdom), 233, 238, 239 babysitting, 56, 359 Canada (Epcot), 207, 213, 253 Back Booth (Orlando), 347 Candlelight Procession (Epcot), Back to the Future: The Ride 33, 248 (Universal Studios Florida), 271 car rentals Backlot Tour (Disney-MGM cost, 38, 68–70 Studios), 221 hand-controlled, 61 Backstage Magic tour (Walt Disney pros and cons, 67–68 World), 172 reservations, 363 ballet, 335 telephone/Web sites, 363 The Barnstormer at Goofy’s Wiseacre Caro-Seuss-El (Islands of Adventure), Farm (Magic Kingdom), 185 280–281 baseball, spring training, 30 Carousel of Progress (Magic Beauty and the Beast Live on Stage Kingdom), 185 (Disney-MGM Studios), 219, 226 The Cat in the Hat (Islands of Beetlejuice’s Rock ’n’ Roll Graveyard Adventure), 281 Revue (Universal Studios Catastrophe Canyon (Disney-MGM Florida), 269 Studios), 221 behind-the-scenes tours. See guided CDW (Collision Damage Waiver), tours 62, 69 39_569430 bindex.qxd 10/25/04 11:39 PM Page 369 General Index 369 Celebration, 83 credit cards, 43, 44–45, 360 cellphone, 73 Cricketers Arms Pub (Orlando), 347 Central Florida Zoo, 351 crime, precautions against, 361 Character Greeting Trails (Animal crowds, avoiding, 177–178, 301 Kingdom), 233 cruises, 248–250 character meals, 14, 22, 56–57, 125, Curious George Goes to Town 155–159 (Universal Studios Florida), 270 Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of Cypress Gardens (south of American Art, 352 Orlando), 321 children, traveling with accommodations, 40, 56 age-appropriate attractions, 55–56, • D • 197, 218–221, 279–280, 288 dance clubs, discos. See nightlife cruises, 249 A Day in the Park with Barney kid-friendly tours, 58–59 (Universal Studios Florida), 270 Magic Kingdom itinerary, 194 dentists, finding, 72, 360 meals, 124 diaper-changing areas. See services ride-share program, 22–23 under individual parks China (Epcot), 207–208, 212, 253, 255 Dine with Shamu (SeaWorld), 297 Christian music festival, 31–32 dining. See Restaurant Index Christmas activities, 33, 248 dinner shows Cinderella Castle (Magic Kingdom), Arabian Nights, 330–331 168, 186 Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede, 331 Cinderella’s Golden Carousel (Magic Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue, Kingdom), 186 331–332 Cirque du Soleil (Disney West Side), Makahiki Luau, 331 13, 339 Medieval Times, 332 Cirrus bank cards, 359 MurderWatch Mystery Theatre, 333 citrus products, 316 Pirates Dinner Adventure, 333 CityWalk (Universal Orlando), Spirit of Aloha Dinner Show, 333 64, 342–346 tickets, 330 classical music performances, 335 DinoLand U.S.A. (Animal Kingdom), The Club at Firestone (Orlando), 236–237, 238, 239 65, 347 Dinosaur (Animal Kingdom), 236–237 Clyde & Seamore Take Pirate Island disabled travelers, services for, 60–64 (SeaWorld), 294 Discovery Center (Islands of Clydesdale Hamlet (SeaWorld), 294 Adventure), 284 collectibles Discovery Cove (SeaWorld), 13, 290, antiques, 84, 316, 317 298–300 auctions, 257 Discovery Island (Animal Kingdom), Collision Damage Waiver (CDW), 69 232, 238, 239 Comedy Warehouse (Pleasure Disney characters, dining with, 56–57, Island), 338 125, 155–159 concert hall, 334 Disney Cruise Line, 248–250 convention center, 359 Disney Dollars, 44 conventions used in book, 2–3 Disney Marketplace (Downtown Cornell Fine Arts Museum, 352 Disney), 256–257 cost table, 39–40 Disney Stores, 251 Country Bear Jamboree (Magic Disney West Side (Downtown Disney) Kingdom), 190 attractions, 339–342 Cranium Command (Epcot), 206 shopping, 256 39_569430 bindex.qxd 10/25/04 11:39 PM Page 370 370 Walt Disney World & Orlando For Dummies 2005 Disney-MGM Studios (WDW) Donald’s Boat (Magic Kingdom), 186 admission prices, 217 Downtown Disney American Film Institute Disney Marketplace, 256–257 Showcase, 221 Disney West Side, 339–342 attractions, overview, 12, 168, 215 DisneyQuest, 74, 169, 240–241 Backlot Tour, 221 Festival of the Masters, 33 Beauty and the Beast Live on map, 337 Stage, 219 Pleasure Island, 64, 336–339 Fantasmic!, 224–225 restaurants, 159 The Great Movie Ride, 16–17, 222 Dr. Phillips area, 84, 139, 159 Honey, I Shrunk the Kids Movie driving Set, 219 to Busch Gardens, 318–319 hours of operation, 175, 217 distances from major cities, 55 Indiana Jones Epic Stunt in Orlando area, 86–88 Spectacular, 17, 219 routes, 50 itinerary, 225–226 to Universal Orlando, 264 Jim Henson’s Muppet*Vision 3-D, in Walt Disney World, 173 17, 220 Dudley Do-Right’s Ripsaw Falls Magic of Disney Animation, 222 (Islands of Adventure), 283 map, 216 Dueling Dragons roller coaster Moteurs . Action! Stunt Show (Islands of Adventure), 16, 285 Spectacular, 220 Dumbo the Flying Elephant (Magic parades and fireworks, 224–225 Kingdom), 186–187 Playhouse Disney — Live on Stage!, 220 restaurants, 125, 159, 217 • E • Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster, 15, 222–223 Earthquake –– The Big One (Universal services, 217–218 Studios Florida), 269 shopping, 255 Eatonville, 352–353 Sounds Dangerous Starring Drew 8 Seconds (downtown Orlando), 347 Carey, 220–221 The Eighth Voyage of Sinbad (Islands special events, 31 of Adventure), 286 Star Tours, 223 8Trax (Pleasure Island), 338 The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, Elderhostel, 60 15, 223–224 emergency assistance versus Universal Studios Florida, 218 general information, 360 Voyage of the Little Mermaid, 221 medical/dental emergencies, 72–73, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire –– 270–271, 274 Play It!, 224 Enchanted Tiki Room (Magic DisneyQuest (Downtown Disney), Kingdom), 191 74, 169, 240–241 entry fees, 39–40. See also money- Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and saving tips; individual parks Campground, 356 Epcot Disney’s Stars and Motor Cars, 225 admissions costs, 199 Disney’s Star-Spangled Spectacular, 31 attractions, overview, 12, 168, 197 DiveQuest program (Epcot), 203 Candlelight Procession (Christmas Doctor Doom’s Fearfall (Islands of season), 33, 248 Adventure), 282 Future World, 200–206 doctors, finding, 72–73, 360 hours of operation, 175, 199 Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede, 331 IllumiNations, 211, 212, 213 39_569430 bindex.qxd 10/25/04 11:39 PM Page 371 General Index 371 Imagination, 213 Lake Eola Park (Orlando), 31 Internet
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