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All-Star Resorts (Music, Sports, Movie), 48, Country Inn & Suites Calypso Cay, 46, 54 52 Country Inn & Suites I-Drive, 49, 55 Animal Kingdom Lodge and Villas, 44, 45, 52 Country Inn & Suites Lake Buena Vista, 47, 48, 55 Baymont Inn & Suites, 49, 53 Courtyard by Marriott I-Drive, 47, 54 Beach Club Resort and Villas, 44, 53 Courtyard by Marriott Lake Buena Vista, 46, Best Western Kissimmee, 49, 52 54 Best Western Lake Buena Vista Resort Courtyard by Marriott Orlando LBV at Hotel, 43, 45, 52 Marriott Village, 47, 54 Best Western Lakeside, 48, 52 Crowne Plaza Resort, 43, 44, 45, 55 Best Western Movieland, 48, 53 Crowne Plaza Universal, 55 Best Western Universal Inn, 49, 53 Cypress Pointe Resort, 46, 55 BoardWalk Inn and Villas, 44, 45, 52, 53 Buena Vista Palace Hotel & Spa, 33, 46, 52 Days Hotel Maingate, 51, 54 Buena Vista Suites, 46, 52 Days Inn Convention Center, 49, 54 Days Inn I-Drive, 43, 49, 54 Calypso Cay Hotel and Suites, 48, 53 Days Inn Universal Studios, 50, 55 Caribbean Beach Resort, 46, 53 Days Inn West Kissimmee, 49, 55 Caribe Royale Orlando Resort Suites, 45, 53 Destiny Palms Maingate West, 49, 55 Celebration Hotel, 44, 52 Dolphin, 45, 54 Celebrity Resorts Lake Buena Vista, 42, 45, Doubletree Castle Hotel, 29–30, 46, 54 52 Doubletree Guest Suites, 46, 54 Celebrity Resorts Orlando, 42, 44, 52 Doubletree Universal, 45, 55 Central Motel, 51, 53 Clarion Maingate,COPYRIGHTED 49, 53 Econo Lodge MATERIAL Inn & Suites, 49, 55 Clarion Universal, 48, 53 Embassy Suites Orlando I-Drive, 47, 55 Comfort Inn I-Drive, 49, 52 Embassy Suites Plaza I-Drive, 46, 54 Comfort Inn Lake Buena Vista, 49, 52 Embassy Suites Resort Lake Buena Vista, Comfort Inn Universal Studios, 48, 52 46, 54 Comfort Suites Maingate, 37, 47, 53 Enclave Suites, 48, 54 Comfort Suites Orlando, 47, 53 Extended Stay America Convention Comfort Suites Universal, 48, 53 Center, 48, 55 Contemporary Resort, 44, 54 Extended Stay Deluxe Convention Center, Coronado Springs Resort, 46, 54 43, 46, 55 352 INDEX AND READERS SURVEY

Extended Stay Deluxe Convention Center/ Howard Johnson Inn Maingate West, 42, Pointe Orlando, 50, 55 48, 58 Extended Stay Deluxe Lake Buena Vista, Howard Johnson Inn Orlando, 50, 58 43, 46, 56 Howard Johnson Lake Front Park, 51, 59 Extended Stay Deluxe Universal, 47, 56 Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel & Suites at Extended Stay Universal, 47, 56 Orlando Convention Center, 49, 58 Hyatt Place, 46, 59 Fairfield Inn & Suites Universal, 48, 57 Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress, 35, 44, 59 Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground, 45, 57 Imperial Swan Hotel, 49, 58 Four Points by Sheraton Orlando Inn at Summer Bay, The, 49, 58 Studio City, 42, 44, 57 Inn Nova, 43, 49, 58 Fun Spots Hotel at Fountain Park, 51, 56 International Plaza Resort & Spa, 30–31, 46, 47, 59 Galleria Palms Maingate, 43, 47, 56 Gaylord Palms Resort, 37–38, 44, 56 Key Motel, 51, 59 Golden Link Motel, 50, 57 Knights Inn, 51, 58 Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, 44, 57 Knights Inn Maingate, 50, 58 Grand Lake Resort, 47, 57 La Quinta Inn I-Drive, 43, 48, 58 Hampton Inn Convention Center, 47, 56 La Quinta Inn I-Drive North, 51, 59 Hampton Inn Kirkman, 49, 56 La Quinta Universal, 49, 59 Hampton Inn Lake Buena Vista, 47, 56 Legacy Grand Hotel and Suites, 42, 49, 59 Hampton Inn Universal, 48, 57 Liki Tiki Village, 42, 44, 58 Hard Rock Hotel, 30, 44, 57, 184–85, 187, Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, 31, 44, 58, 339, 344 184–85, 187, 329, 339, 346, 348–49 Hawthorn Suites Lake Buena Vista, 45, 57 Loews Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Hawthorn Suites Orlando at SeaWorld, 47, Orlando, 44, 58, 184–85, 187, 339, 56 341–42, 345, 349 Hawthorn Suites Universal, 46, 56 Hilton Garden Inn, 49, 56 Magic Castle Inn & Suites, 51, 59 Hilton Garden Inn Orlando, 46, 57 Marriott Cypress Harbour Villas, 45, 59 Hilton Grand Vacations Club, 45, 57 Marriott Imperial Palm Villas, 45, 59 Hilton Grand Vacations Club SeaWorld, Marriott Orlando World Center Resort, 45, 57 44, 60 Hilton , 33–34, 46, 56 Marriott Residence Inn SeaWorld, 46, 60 Holiday Inn Express Summerbay Resort, Marriott Village at LBV (Fairfield), 35–36, 48, 56 47, 60 Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Convention Marriott Village at LBV (SpringHill Suites), Center, 47, 56 48, 61 Holiday Inn International Resort, 48, 57 Marriott Vista Grande Villas, 44, 61 Holiday Inn Lake Buena Vista, 43, 47, 57 Masters Inn I-Drive, 51, 61 Holiday Inn Maingate East, 42, 44, 57 Masters Inn Kissimmee, 43, 50, 60 Holiday Inn Sunspree Resort, 34, 48, 58 Masters Inn Maingate West, 43, 60 Holiday Inn Universal Studios, 47, 58 Monte Carlo, 51, 60 HomeSuiteHome Eastgate, 50, 58 Motel 6 I-Drive, 43, 49 HomeSuiteHome Nikki Bird Maingate, 51, 59 Motel 6 Maingate East, 51, 61 Homewood Suites I-Drive, 47, 59 Motel 6 Maingate West, 51, 61 Howard Johnson Inn Maingate East, 42, Mystic Dunes Resort, 45, 60 50, 59 ACCOMMODATIONS INDEX 353

Nickelodeon Family Suites by Holiday Inn, Rodeway Inn I-Drive, 51, 63 31–32, 46, 60 Rodeway Inn Maingate, 43, 50, 62 Rosen Centre Hotel, 45, 62, 328 Old Key West Resort, 45, 60 Rosen Plaza Hotel, 45, 62 Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate, Rosen Shingle Creek, 32–33, 45, 63 44, 61 Royal Celebration, 50, 63 Orange Lake Resort & Country Club, 38, Royal Pacific Resort at , 44, 61 Loews, 44, 58, 184–85, 187, 339, Orlando Continental Plaza Hotel, 51, 61 341–42, 345, 349 Orlando Grand Resort, 50, 60 Royal Plaza, 45, 48, 63, 64 Orlando Metropolitan Express, 49, 60 Orlando Vista Hotel, 42, 46, 60 Saratoga Resort Villas, 47, 64 Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa, 45, 64 Palms Hotel & Villas by Lexington, 47, 61 Seralago Hotel, 42, 48, 65 Palomino Suites Lake Buena Vista, 48, 61 Shades of Green, 42, 44, 65 Parkway International Resort, 46, 61 Sheraton Safari Hotel & Suites, 36, 46, 65 Peabody Orlando, 45, 60 Polynesian Isles Resort, 46, 60 Sheraton Vistana Resort, 36–37, 44, 64 Polynesian Resort, 44, 60 Silver Lake Resort, 49, 64 Pop Century Resort, 48, 61 Sleep Inn Convention Center, 50, 64 Port Orleans Resort, 46, 61 SpringHill Suites Orlando Convention Portofino Bay Hotel, Loews, 31, 44, 58, Center, 47, 65 184–85, 187, 329, 339, 346, 348–49 Star Island Resort, 46, 65 Staybridge Suites Hotel, 47, 65 Quality Inn & Suites Eastgate, 43, 49, 62 Staybridge Suites Lake Buena Vista, 48, Quality Inn & Suites Universal, 49, 62 64 Quality Inn I-Drive, 51, 62 Suites at Old Town, 49, 64 Quality Inn Maingate West, 50, 63 Sun Inn & Suites, 50, 64 Quality Inn Plaza, 49, 63 Super 8 East, 42, 48, 65 Quality Suites Royal Parc Suites, 43, 44, 63 Super 8 Kissimmee, 50, 65 Quality Suites Universal, 47, 62 Super 8 Lakeside, 50, 65 Super 8 Universal, 51, 64 Radisson Hotel Lake Buena Vista, 46, 62 Swan, 44, 64 Radisson Resort Orlando Celebration, 38–39, 45 Travelodge I-Drive, 51, 64 Radisson Resort Worldgate, 47, 63 Travelodge Suites Eastgate, 42, 48, 65 Ramada Gateway, 48, 49, 62 Vacation Village at Parkway, 44, 65 Ramada Inn Convention Center, 50, 63 Ramada Inn I-Drive Orlando, 48, 63 Westgate Inn, 50, 65 Ramada Maingate West, 49, 62 Westgate Lakes, 42, 44, 64 Red Roof Inn Convention Center, 50, 63 Red Roof Inn Kissimmee, 51, 63 Westgate Palace, 48, 64 Regal Sun Resort, 48, 63 Westgate Resorts, 42, 44, 45, 46, 64, 65 Renaissance Orlando Resort at SeaWorld, Westin Imagine Orlando, 45, 65 45, 62 Wilderness Lodge and Villas, 45, 65 Residence Inn Convention Center, 47, 62 Wyndham Cypress Palms, 45, 65 Residence Inn Lake Buena Vista, 47, 62 Wyndham Orlando, 46, 65 Residence Inn Orlando I-Drive, 47, 63 Wynfield Inn, 51, 65 Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes, The, 44, 63, 330 Yacht Club Resort, 45, 65 RESTAURANTS INDEX

Aashirwad Indian Cuisine, 333 Carving Station, 333–34 Adventure Island dining, 242 Castle Café, 30 All American Food, 270 Cattleman’s Steakhouse, 335 Amura, 329 Charley’s Steak House, 330 Antonio’s Sand Lake, 329 Chef Hans Cafe, 328 Arabian Nights dinner show, 312–13 Cherry on Top, 116 Aunt Julie’s Country Kitchen, 116 Chevy’s, 329, 332 A&W Root Beer, 32, 270 CityJazz, 322 Columbia, 328 Backstage at Believe!, 177 Confisco Grill, 340–41 Backwater Bill’s, 116 Crossroads Shopping Center, 332 Bahama Breeze, 36, 328 Crown Colony House, 93 Banana Beach Cookout, 241 Cypress Bakery, 176 Beach Club, 339 Cypress Belle dinner cruise, 116 Benihana, 34 Cypress Gardens dining, 116 Bice, 329, 339–40 Cypress Restaurant, 298 Bill Wong’s, 334 Black Angus Steak House, 335 Dairy Queen, 37 Bob Marley—A Tribute to Freedom, 322, Deli, The, 177 331, 340 Desert Grill, 93 Bonefish Grill, 330 Dining Boston Lobster Feast, 334 Adventure Island, 242 Bubba Gump Shrimp Company, 331 buffets, 332–35 Bubbalou’s Bodacious B-B-Q, 328 Busch Gardens, 93 Bubba’s BBQ, 236 Crossroads Shopping Center, 332 Buffets, 332–35 Cypress Gardens, 116 Burger King, 270 dinner shows, 312–17 Busch Gardens dining, 93 ethnic foods, 328–31 fast food, 336–38 Café Tu Tu Tango, 30 Forever , 298 Callahan’s Roadhouse, 335 , 124–25 Capital Grille, The, 330 , 134 Capone’s Dinner & Show, 313–14 Kennedy Space Center, 151 RESTAURANTS INDEX 355

meal deals, 335 Makahiki Luau, 314 SeaWorld, 176–77 Mama Della’s, 339, 346 Universal CityWalk, 331–32 Mama’s Kitchen, 177 Universal Orlando, 338–49 Mandolin’s, 39 Universal Studios Florida, 195–96 Mango Joe’s Café, 177, 242 Wet ‘n Wild, 236 Mango Market, 241 Dinner shows, 312–17 Manny’s Pizza, 236 Don Pablo’s, 329 Max’s Cafe, 34 Doubletree Castle Hotel, 29–30 Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament, 314–15 Emeril’s Orlando, 331, 341 Mei Asian Bistro, 333 Emeril’s Tchoup Chop, 339, 341–42 Memories of India, 329 Enchanted Oak Tavern, The, 231 Mikato, 331 Ethnic foods, 328–31 Ming Court, 328, 335 Moe’s Southwest Grill, 329 Fast food, 336–38 Mythos, 231, 346 Finnegan’s, 195, 342 Fish Bones, 36 Nagoya Sushi, 329 Flipper’s Pizza, 270 NASCAR Sports Grille, 331, 347 Forever Florida dining, 298 Nathan’s Famous Hot Dogs, 195 Fred Marion’s Sports Grille, 270 NBA City, 332, 347 Nicktoons Cafe, 32 Gatorland dining, 124–25 Nile Ethiopian Restaurant, 329 Golden Corral, 36, 334–35 Norman’s, 330 groove, the, 322 Numero Uno, 328

Hanamizuki, 329 Oasis Springs Café, 134 Hard Rock Cafe, 331, 342–43 Ogami Steakhouse, 331 Holy Land Experience dining, 134 Orange Blossom Confections, 116 Hue, 328 Orbit Restaurant, 151 Outback Steakhouse, 37 Islands Dining Room, 339, 345 Outta Control Magic Show at Wonderworks, 315–16 Jake’s American Bar, 339, 343 Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville, 323, 331, Palm, The, 339 343–44 Palm Restaurant, 30 Johnnie’s Hideaway, 332 Passage to India, 329, 331 Jubilee Market, 116 Pastamoré, 332, 347–48 Pat O’Brien’s, 332, 348 Kennedy Space Center dining, 151 Pat O’Brien’s Orlando, 323 Kitchen, The, 344 Peacock Garden, 331 Pearl’s Smokehouse, 125 Latin Quarter, 323, 331 Pirate’s Dinner Adventure, 316–17 Le Coq au Vin, 329 Pizza Hut, 32, 35 Lombard’s Seafood Grille, 195, 345 Pizzeria Uno, 332 Luma on Park, 328 Planetary Pizza, 151 Plantation Room, 328 McCormick & Schmick’s, 330 Ponderosa, 334 McDonald’s, 332 Punjab Indian Restaurant, 333 356 INDEX AND READERS SURVEY

Red Bamboo, 330 Toojay’s Deli, 331 Red Lobster, 332 Trattoria del Porto, 31, 339, 348–49

Seafire Inn, 176 Universal CityWalk dining, 331–32 Seasons 52, 328 Universal Orlando dining, 338–49 SeaWorld dining, 176–77 Universal Studios’ Classic Cafe, 195 Sharks Underwater Grill, 176 Universal Studios Florida dining, 195–96 Shoney’s, 335 Sizzler, 334 Vallarta Mexican Grill, 330 Sleuths Mystery Dinner Shows, 317 Village Coffee House, 35 Smoky Creek Grill, 177 Village Grill, 35 Sonny’s Real Pit Bar-B Q, 335 Vito’s Chop House, 30, 330 Spice Cafe, 333 Vittorio’s, 333 Spice Mill, 177 Voyager’s Wood Fired Pizza, 177 Spring Roll Chinese Gourmet, 270 Subway, 37 Wantilan Luau, 349 Surf Grill, 236 Watercress Café, 31 Surfside Café, 242 WaterStone Grill, 241 Sweet Tomatoes Salad and Soup Buffet, 334 Wet ‘n Wild dining, 236 Wild Jack’s Steak & BBQ, 335 Taco Bell, 332 Texas de Brazil, 330 Zagora Café, 93 T.G.I. Friday’s, 37, 331, 332 Zambia Smokehouse, 93 Tony Roma’s, 331 SUBJECT INDEX

AAA Dream Homes, 29 Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man, The Accommodations, 9–66. See also separate (Islands of Adventure), 219 Accommodations Index American Beats (Busch Gardens), 81 condominiums, 20–29 Anheuser-Busch Brewing Company, 70 discounts for, 12–13, 17–20 Animal(s), 296–301. See also Zoos for families, 29–39 on airboat tours, 291–95 I-4 corridor, 12, 15 Busch Gardens, 75–76, 79–81, 87–88, information charts for, 52–66 91–93 International Drive area, 9, 12, 14, 29–33 Cypress Gardens, 114–15 Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway, 12 , 177–81 Lake Buena Vista area, 12, 15, 33–37 Gatorland, 120–24 rating and ranking of, 39–51 Kennedy Space Center, 144 selection of, 9–12 SeaWorld, 159–81 telephone numbers for, 43–44 Animal Actors on Location (Universal Studios top 30 best deals, 42–43 Florida), 198 Universal Orlando, 187–88 Anti-Gravity Chamber (Wonderworks), 288 US 192—Kissimmee area, 12, 16, 37–39 Antiquas dance club, 325 vacation homes, 20–29 Apollo/Saturn V Center (Kennedy Space Admission. See specific parks, admission Center), 147–48 Adventure Grove (Cypress Gardens), 99–106 by SeaWorld, 235, 239–41 Adventure Island, 235, 241–47 Arabian Nights dinner show, 312–13 Adventure tours Arcades Busch Gardens, 74–77 FunSpot Action Park, 280–81 Gatorland, 124 Wonderworks, 287–90 Airboats, 291–95 Art museums, 303, 306–8, 311 All Star Vacation Homes, 21–22, 25 Aruba Tuba (Adventure Island), 243–44 Alligator(s), on airboat rides, 291–95 Astronaut Encounter (Kennedy Space Alligator Breeding Marsh and Bird Sanctuary Center), 140–41 (Gatorland), 120–21 Astronaut Memorial (Kennedy Space Alligator Habitat (SeaWorld), 159 Center), 141 Alpine Jump go-cart track (Magical Astronaut Training Experience (Kennedy Midway), 282–83 Space Center), 139 A’lure: The Call of the Ocean (SeaWorld), Attractions. See also specific attractions 160 Busch Gardens, 74–93 358 INDEX AND READERS SURVEY

Attractions. (continued) Blast, The (Wet ‘n Wild), 237–38 Cypress Gardens, 99–115 Blizzard Beach, 5, 234, 235 FunSpot U.S.A., 272–76 Blue Horizons (SeaWorld), 161–62 Gatorland, 120–24 Blue Man Group (Universal Studios Florida), Holy Land Experience, 129–34 193–94 International Drive, 278–90 Blues Brothers, The (Universal Studios Islands of Adventure, 219–31 Florida), 199 Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, Boardwalk (Cypress Gardens), 99 140–50 Boat and flume rides. See also Water parks miniature golf, 251–60, 274 airboats, 291–95 museums, 131, 287–90, 302–11 Busch Gardens, 90 Old-Town U.S.A., 263–69 Cypress Gardens, 103–4, 106 SeaWorld, 159–76 Islands of Adventure, 221–22, 224 Universal Studios Florida, 198–213 Universal Studios Florida, 203–4 Audubon of Florida’s Center for Birds of Body slides. See Water parks Prey, 296 Boggy Creek Airboat Tours, 293–94 Avalanche go-cart track (Magical Midway), Bok Sanctuary, 305–6 282–83 Bomb Bay (Wet ‘n Wild), 237 Aviary Walk-Thru (Busch Gardens), 91 Bonanza Golf, 252 Botanical Gardens (Cypress Gardens), Babies. See Children 110–11 Ball, Lucille, tribute to, 205 Brain Wash (Wet ‘n Wild), 237–38 Banana sleds, at water sport complexes, Breakfast, 334–36 247–50 Bubba Tub (Wet ‘n Wild), 237–38 Barney, A Day in the Park with (Universal Bubble Lab (Wonderworks), 288 Studios Florida), 199–200 Buena Vista WaterSports, 247–48 Bars Buffets, 332–35 Church Street Station, 324–26 Bull, mechanical, Old-Town, 265–66 CityWalk, 322–24 Basketball game (Old-Town), 263 FunSpot Action Park, 280 Bed of Nails (Wonderworks), 288 Magical Midway, 283 Beetlejuice’s Rock ‘n Roll Graveyard Revue (Universal Studios Florida), 198–99 Busch Gardens, 86 Behind-the-Scenes Tours (SeaWorld), Cypress Gardens, 103 175–76 FunSpot Action Park, 280 Behold the Lamb (Holy Land Experience), 129 Magical Midway, 283 Believe (SeaWorld), 160–61 Old-Town, 263 Believe It or Not, Ripley’s, Orlando Busch Gardens, 67–93 Odditorium (International Drive), admission to, 70–71 281–82 arrival at, 71–73 Biblical-era theme park, Holy Land attractions, 74–93 Experience, 126–34 contacting, 73 Bicycle Ride (FunSpot U.S.A.), 272–73 dining, 93 Big Surf Shores (Aquatica), 240–41 directions to, 70 Big Toho Airboat Rides, 292–93 map of, 68–69 Bird Gardens (Busch Gardens), 91–93 overview of, 67 Bird watching, 296 shopping, 93 Busch Gardens, 91–93 touring plans, 72–73 Gatorland, 120–21 Butterflies, Cypress Gardens, 114 Black Hole (Wet ‘n Wild), 237–38 SUBJECT INDEX 359

Cable systems for water sports, 249–50 Cleo’s Lounge, 325 Cadet Track go-cart track (FunSpot Action Clubs Park), 279–80 Church Street Station, 324–26 Calvary’s Garden Tomb (Holy Land CityWalk, 322–24 Experience), 129–30 Clyde and Seamore Present Sea Lions Tonight Calypso Coaster (Adventure Island), 243–44 (SeaWorld), 163 Camp Jurassic (Islands of Adventure), 223 Clyde and Seamore Take Pirate Island Cape Canaveral: Then and Now (Kennedy (SeaWorld), 162–63 Space Center), 149–50 Clydesdale Hamlet (Busch Gardens), 76 Capone’s Dinner and Show, 313–14 Clydesdale Hamlet (SeaWorld), 163–64 Car(s), arrival in. See specific parks, arrival at Comedy shows, 317–18 Caribbean Corkscrew (Adventure Island), 245 Comic Strip Lane (Islands of Adventure), 221 Commander go-cart track (FunSpot Action Caro-Seuss-El, 228 Park), 279–80 Cypress Gardens, 99 Concerts, The Blues Brothers, 199 Islands of Adventure, 229 Condominiums, 20–29 Cartoons, Jimmy Neutron’s Nicktoon Blast, Congo (Busch Gardens), 84–86 203–4 Congo River Kissimmee miniature golf, 252 Castles, Hogwarts, 228 Congo River Orlando miniature golf, 252–53 Cat in the Hat, The (Islands of Adventure), Congo River Rapids (Busch Gardens), 84–85 230 Congo River Universal miniature golf, 253 Central Florida Zoo, The, 296–97 Conquest go-cart track (FunSpot Action Chaos go-cart track (FunSpot U.S.A.), 272 Park), 279–80 Cheetah Chase (Busch Gardens), 82 Cornell Fine Arts Museum, 303 Children Costume experience, Cypress Gardens, 115 attractions for. See Kiddie rides; specific Critter Castaways (Busch Gardens), 91 attractions Crossroads Shopping Center, 332 museums for, 302–3 Crowds strollers, 73 avoidance with touring plans, 158–59, Children’s Play Dome (Kennedy Space 213–14 Center), 141–42 seasonal, 6–7 Chillers nightclub, 325 Curiosity Caverns (Busch Gardens), 79 Christian-themed park, Holy Land Curious George Goes to Town Playground Experience, 126–34 (Universal Studios Florida), 212–13 Church Street Station area, 324–26 Cutback Cove (Aquatica), 240–41 Cinedrome, 310 Cypress Belle Riverboat (Cypress Gardens), Cinesphere spectacular (Universal Studios 111 Florida), 211–12 Cypress Cove Ferry Line (Cypress Gardens), Citrus Line Railroad (Cypress Gardens), 112 99–100 Cypress Gardens, 94–116 CityWalk (Universal Orlando) admission to, 98 admission, 319 arrival at, 98–99 arrival at, 319, 322 attractions, 99–115 clubs, 322–23 contacting, 99 contacting, 322 dining, 116 directions to, 319 directions to, 95 maps, 320–21 Junior Waterski Experience, 115 nightlife in, 318–23 maps of, 96–97 overview of, 318–19 overview of, 94–95 restaurants, 331–32, 339–49 shopping, 116 360 index

Cypress Gardens (continued) Dragon’s Tale Theatre/Friends Forever Star Haven Amphitheatre, 116 (Busch Gardens), 88–89 Cypress Lake Airboat Tours, 294 Drastic Plastic (Busch Gardens), 83–84 Dreams Unlimited web site, 19 Dancing, 322–25 Driving. See specific parks, directions to Day in the Park with Barney, A (Universal Drum Machine (Wonderworks), 289 Studios Florida), 199–200 Dudley Do-Right’s Ripsaw Falls (Islands of Der Stuka (Wet ‘n Wild), 237 Adventure), 221–22 Dining. See also separate Restaurant Index Duel of Fools, 317–18 Adventure Island, 242 buffets, 332–35 Eagle Canyon (Busch Gardens), 91–92 Busch Gardens, 93 Early Space Exploration (Kennedy Space Crossroads Shopping Center, 332 Center), 142 Cypress Gardens, 116 Earthquake Simulators (Wonderworks), dinner shows, 312–17 287–88 ethnic foods, 328–31 Eating. See Restaurants; separate Restaurant fast food, 336–38 Index Forever Florida, 298 Eco-Safari Tours, 297–99 Gatorland, 124–25 Edge of Africa (Busch Gardens), 76–77 Holy Land Experience, 134 Egypt (Busch Gardens), 76–79 Kennedy Space Center, 151 Eighth Voyage of Sindbad, The (Islands of meal deals, 335 Adventure), 226 SeaWorld, 176–77 Elephant Habitat (Busch Gardens), 79–80 Universal CityWalk, 331–32 Endless Surf Wavepool (Adventure Island), Universal Orlando, 338–49 246 Universal Studios Florida, 195–96 Entertainment. See Nightlife; Shows, theater Wet ‘n Wild, 236 and stage Dinner shows, 312–17 , 4 Disaster! (Universal Studios Florida), 200 E.T. Adventure (Universal Studios Florida), Disco H2O (Wet ‘n Wild), 237–38 200–201 Discounts Ethnic foods, 328–31 accommodations, 12–13, 17–20 Everglides, The (Adventure Island), 243–44 fast food, 337–448 Exhibits restaurants, 335 Islands of Adventure, 221, 223–24 Discovery Center (Islands of Adventure), Kennedy Space Center, 142–47 223–24 SeaWorld, 159, 164–65, 171–72 Discovery Cove, 177–81 Titanic, 286–87 Disk’O (Cypress Gardens), 100 Exit Information Guide, 17 Disney development, 3–6 Exploration in the New Millennium Disney-MGM Studios, 5 (Kennedy Space Center), 142 Disney’s Hollywood Studios, vs. Universal Studios Florida, 182–83 Fabian’s Funport (Adventure Island), Dr. Doom’s FearFall (Islands of Adventure), 246–47 219–20 Families, accommodations for, 29–39 Dolphin(s), SeaWorld, 164–65, 177–81 Famous Disasters (Wonderworks), 288 Dolphin Cove (SeaWorld), 164–65 Fantasia Gardens, 253–54 Dolphin Nursery (SeaWorld), 165 Fantasy of Flight museum, 303–4 Dolphin Plunge (Aquatica), 240 Farm Yard Folics (Cypress Gardens), 100 Double- (FunSpot U.S.A.), 273 Farms, Green Meadows, 300–301 Dragon Room, The, 325 Fast food, 336–38 SUBJECT INDEX 361

Fast Track go-cart track (Magical Midway), attractions, 120–24 283 contacting, 120 Fear Factor Live (Universal Studios Florida), dining, 124–25 201–2 directions to, 119 Ferris wheels map, 118 Cypress Gardens, 101–2 overview of, 117, 119 FunSpot Action Park, 280 shopping, 125 FunSpot U.S.A., 273, 275 tours, 124 Old-Town, 266 Gatorland Train (Gatorland), 122 Ferry line, Cypress Gardens, 112 Gatorland Zoo (Gatorland), 122 Fievel’s Playland (Universal Studios Florida), Global VR (Wonderworks), 288 202–3 Go-carts Figure Skating Show (Cypress Gardens), 113 FunSpot Action Park, 278–81 Films (shows) FunSpot U.S.A., 272 Kennedy Space Center, 142–43, 147 Magical Midway, 282–84 Universal Studios Florida, 207–8 Old-Town, 264 Fireworks Golf, miniature, 251–60, 274 Cypress Gardens, 112–13 Grand Cypress Equestrian Center and SeaWorld, 168 Western Trail Rides, 299 Universal Studios Florida, 211–12 Graveyard Revue (Universal Studios Florida), FlexTicket, 70, 71, 157 188–89 Flight museums, 303–4 Green Meadows, Petting Farm at, 300–301 Flume rides. See Boat and flume rides Grimm’s Haunted House (Old-Town), 264 Flyer, The (Wet ‘n Wild), 237–38 Gulf Stream (Adventure Island), 245 Flying Bob’s (FunSpot U.S.A.), 273 Gwazi (Busch Gardens), 92 Flying in wind tunnel, 284–86 Flying Unicorn, The (Islands of Adventure), Hall of Fame, Astronaut (Kennedy Space 226–27 Center), 146 Food. See Dining; separate Restaurant Index Happy Days Go-Carts (Old-Town), 264 Forever Florida horseback rides, 297–99 Hard Rock Live, 322 Friends Forever (Busch Gardens), 88–89 Harry P. Leu Gardens, 304–5 Full Race and Golf (FunSpot U.S.A), Haunted House, Grimm’s (Old-Town), 264 254, 274–75 Hawaiian Rumble Adventure Golf FunSpot Action Park (International Drive), Buena Vista, 254 278–81 I-Drive, 255 FunSpot U.S.A., 271–76 High in the Sky Seuss Trolley Train Ride! (Islands of Adventure), 230–31 Galaxy Spin (Cypress Gardens), 101 Historic Bok Sanctuary, 305–6 Gardens History museums, 307–8 Cypress Gardens, 110–11, 113, 114 Hogsmeade Village (Islands of Adventure), Harry P. Leu, 304–5 228 Historic Bok Sanctuary, 305–6 Hogwarts Castle (Islands of Adventure), 228 Kennedy Space Center, 144 Holidays, 6–7 Gator Golf, 255 Hollywood Rip, Ride, Rockit (Universal Gator Jumparoo Show (Gatorland), 121 Studios Florida), 203 Gator Wrestling Stadium (Gatorland), Holy Land Experience, 126–34 121–22 admission, 128 Gatorland, 117–25 arrival at, 128–29 admission, 119 attractions, 129–34 arrival at, 119–20 contacting, 129 362 INDEX AND READERS SURVEY

Holy Land Experience (continued) Jesus, theme park featuring, Holy Land dining, 134 Experience, 126–34 directions to, 128 Jet skiing (Buena Vista WaterSports), 248 map of, 127 Jimmy Neutron’s Nicktoon Blast (Universal overview of, 126, 128 Studios Florida), 204–5 shopping, 134 Journey to Atlantis (SeaWorld), 165–66 HooRoo Run (Aquatica), 240 Jubilee Junction (Cypress Gardens), 110–14 Horror shows, Universal Studios Florida, 211 Judean Village (Holy Land Experience), Horse World Riding Stables, 299–300 130–31 Horseback riding, 297–300 Jungala (Busch Gardens), 86–88 Hospitality Center (SeaWorld), 163–64 Jungle Crocs of the World (Gatorland), Hot Seat (FunSpot U.S.A.), 273–74 122–23 hotelkingdom.com, 19 Jungle Flyers (Busch Gardens), 86 Hotels. See Accommodations; separate Jungle Golf Celebration, 255–56 Accommodations Index Jungle Golf Maingate, 256 Human Slingshot (Old-Town), 264–65 Jungle Trails (Busch Gardens), 87 Hole (Wonderworks), 287 Junior Belle Program (Cypress Gardens), 115 Junior Waterski Experience (Cypress Ice skating show, Cypress Gardens, 113 Gardens), 115 IMAX Films (Kennedy Space Center), 142–43 Jurassic Park (Islands of Adventure), 223–25 Incredible Hulk Coaster (Islands of Jurassic Park Discovery Center (Islands of Adventure), 220 Adventure), 223–24 Information. See specific parks, contacting Jurassic Park River Adventure (Islands of International Drive, 277–90 Adventure), 224 attractions, 278–90 directions to, 278 Kata’s Kookaburra Cove (Aquatica), 241 miniature golf, 252–53, 255, 257–60 KaTonga (Busch Gardens), 74 overview of, 277–78 Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, trolley, 236 135–51 International Space Station Center (Kennedy admission, 137–39 Space Center), 148 arrival at, 139–40 Internet, hotel shopping on, 17–20 Astronaut Training Experience, 139 Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway attractions, 140–50 accommodations, 12 contacting, 140 miniature golf, 252, 255–56, 259 dining, 151 Islands of Adventure, 214–32, 227 directions to, 137 admission to, 188–89 map of, 136–37 attractions, 219–31 overview of, 135, 138 for children, 186, 192 shopping, 151 not-to-be-missed, 218 viewing launch, 150 maps of, 216–17 Zero-G Weightless Flight, 139 overview of, 214–15 Key West Rapids (Adventure Island), 243–44 restaurants, 339–49 Kid Spot (FunSpot U.S.A.), 274 Israel of biblical era, Holy Land Experience, Kiddie rides 126–34 Busch Gardens, 82, 85 Cypress Gardens, 107–8 Jambo Junction (Busch Gardens), 80 FunSpot U.S.A., 274 Jaws (Universal Studios Florida), 203–4 Old-Town, 268 Jerusalem Model A.D. 66 (Holy Land Kids’ Park (Wet ‘n Wild), 236–37, 238–39 Experience), 130 King Tut’s Tomb (Busch Gardens), 77 SUBJECT INDEX 363

Kneeboarding, at water sport complexes, Make-up show (Universal Studios Florida), 247–50 232 Kowabunga Bay (Cypress Gardens), 109 Manatee Rescue (SeaWorld), 167 Kraken (SeaWorld), 166–67 Mango Bay Water Ski Show (Cypress Kumba (Busch Gardens), 85–86 Gardens), 112 Manta (SeaWorld), 167–68 Lake Buena Vista, International Drive, Maps 253–54, 257, 260 Busch Gardens, 68–69 Lake Eloise (Cypress Gardens), 110–14 CityWalk, 320–21 Land of the Dragons (Busch Gardens), 89 Cypress Gardens, 96–97 Laser shows Discovery Cove, 180 SeaWorld, 168 Disney World area, 10–11 Universal Studios Florida, 211–12 Gatorland, 118 Laser Tag (Old-Town), 265 Holy Land Experience, 127 Lazerworks (Wonderworks), 289–90 hotels, 13 Lazy River (Wet ‘n Wild), 238 I-4 corridor, 15 LC 39 Observation Gantry (Kennedy Space International Drive area, 14 Center), 148–49 Islands of Adventure, 216–17 Lilly’s Pad and Alligator Alley (Gatorland), Kennedy Space Center, 136–37 123 Lake Buena Vista Resort, 15 Lines, for singles, 191 rental home developments, 26–27 Lockers, Universal Orlando, 191–92 SeaWorld, 154–55 Lodge, The, 326 Universal Studios Florida, 196–97 Lodging. See Accommodations; separate US 192—Kissimmee, 16 Accommodations Index Marine animals, SeaWorld, 152–81 Loggerhead Lane (Aquatica), 241 Marine Mammal Keeper Experience Lory Landing (Busch Gardens), 92–93 (SeaWorld), 176 Lost Continent (Islands of Adventure), Marrakesh Theatre (Busch Gardens), 74 225–27 Mat slides. See Water parks Lounges Matrix nightclub, 323–24 Church Street Station, 324–26 Max Flight Simulators (Wonderworks), 289 CityWalk, 322–24 Me Ship, The Olive (Islands of Adventure), 222 Luaus, 314 Mears Transportation, 236 Lucy—A Tribute (Universal Studios Florida), Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament, 205 314–15 Memorials, Kennedy Space Center, 141 Mach 5 (Wet ‘n Wild), 237 Men in Black Alien Attack (Universal Studios Mad Mission to Mars: 2025 (Kennedy Space Florida), 205–6 Center), 143 Mennello Museum, 306–7 , history of, 3 Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge Magic shows (Kennedy Space Center), 144 Cypress Gardens, 100 Merry-go-rounds Wonderworks, 315–16 Caro-Seuss-El, 229 Magic theme park (Islands of Adventure), Cypress Gardens, 99 227–29 Islands of Adventure, 229 Magical Midway (International Drive), Metropolis nightclub, 323–24 282–84 Miniature golf, 251–60, 274 Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon Minigolf in Old-Town, 256 (Kennedy Space Center), 143 MiniGolf/Full Speed Race and Golf Makahiki Luau, 314 (FunSpot U.S.A), 274 364 INDEX AND READERS SURVEY

The Ministries of Jesus (Holy Land octopustravel.com, 18–19 Experience), 130–31 Odditorium, Ripley’s Believe It or Not Mistify (SeaWorld), 168 (International Drive), 281–82 Montu (Busch Gardens), 77–78 Okeechobee Rampage (Cypress Gardens), Moroccan Palace Theater/KaTonga 101 (Busch Gardens), 74 Old-Town Bull (Old-Town), 265–66 Morocco (Busch Gardens), 74–76 Old-Town U.S.A., 261–70 Morse Museum of American Art, 307 admission, 262 Motels. See Accommodations; separate arrival at, 262–63 Accommodations Index attractions, 263–70 MouseSavers web site, 19 contacting, 263 Movies. See Films (shows) dining, 270 Museums, 302–11 directions to, 262 art, 303, 306–8, 311 miniature golf, 254 biblical antiquities, 131 overview of, 261–62 flight, 303–4 shopping, 270 history, 307–8 Olive, The (Islands of Adventure), 222 science, 287–90, 309–10 One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish Music, in Universal Studios Florida, (Islands of Adventure), 230 199, 213 Online information. See Internet Myombe Reserve (Busch Gardens), 80–81 Opening procedures. See specific parks, Mystery dinner shows, 317 arrival at Operating hours. See specific parks, arrival at Nairobi (Busch Gardens), 79–81 Orange County Regional History Center, NASA Up Close Tour (Kennedy Space 307–8 Center), 150 Orangutan Habitat (Busch Gardens), 87 NASCAR Simulators/Full Speed Race and Orlando FlexTicket, 70, 71, 157 Golf (FunSpot U.S.A), 274–75 Orlando Magicard, 17 Nature and Technology: Merritt Island Orlando Museum of Art, 308 National Wildlife Refuge (Kennedy Orlando Science Center, 309–10 Space Center), 144 Orlando Watersports Complex, 248–50 Nature tours and exhibits, 297–99 Orlando—Orange County Convention and in airboats, 291–95 Visitors Bureau, 25 Discovery Center, 223–24 Orlando’s Finest Vacation Homes, 25 Islands of Adventure, 223–24 Outta Control Magic Show at Nature’s Way (Cypress Gardens), 114–15 Wonderworks, 315–16 Nautilus Theatre (SeaWorld), 160 Nicktoon Blast (Universal Studios Florida), Pacific Point Reserve (SeaWorld), 168–69 204–5 Paradise Lagoon (Adventure Island), 246–47 Night Magic (Cypress Gardens), 112–13 Paradise River (Cypress Gardens), 109 Nightclubs Paradise Sky Wheel (Cypress Gardens), Church Street Station, 324–26 101–2 CityWalk, 322–24 (FunSpot U.S.A), 275 Nightlife, 312–26 Parking, Universal Orlando, 186 Church Street Station area, 324–26 Passes. See Admission; specific parks, comedy shows, 317–18 admission dinner shows, 312–17 Penguin Encounter (SeaWorld), 169 Not-to-be-missed attractions Performance art, 193–94 Islands of Adventure, 218 Pets Ahoy! (SeaWorld), 170 Universal Studios Florida, 198 Petting Farm at Green Meadows, 300–301 SUBJECT INDEX 365

Pharaoh’s Fury Restaurants. See Dining; separate Restaurant Cypress Gardens, 102 Index Old-Town, 266–67 Revenge of the Mummy (Universal Studios Phoenix (Busch Gardens), 82 Florida), 206–7 Pirate Island miniature golf, 258 Rhino Rally (Busch Gardens), 78–79 Pirate’s Cove miniature golf Rides. See also individual parks, attractions International Drive, 257 for children. See Kiddie rides Lake Buena Vista, 257 singles lines for, 191 US 192, 258 Rip Tide (Adventure Island), 245 Pirates 4-D (Busch Gardens), 84 Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Orlando Pirate’s Dinner Adventure, 316–17 Odditorium (International Drive), Pirates of Mango Bay (Cypress Gardens), 115 281–82 Playgrounds River Adventure Golf, 259 Busch Gardens, 87, 89 Riverboats, Cypress Gardens, 111 Cypress Gardens, 109 Roa’s Rapids (Aquatica), 241 Gatorland, 123 Robot Scouts (Kennedy Space Center), 144 Holy Land Experience, 132–33 Rocket Garden (Kennedy Space Center), 144 Islands of Adventure, 222, 223 Roller coasters Kennedy Space Center, 141–42 Busch Gardens, 77–78, 82, 83, 85–86, SeaWorld, 171 89–90, 92 Universal Studios Florida, 202–3, 212–13 Cypress Gardens, 101, 103–6 Pleasure Island, 5 FunSpot U.S.A., 273 Polynesian Adventure (Cypress Gardens), Islands of Adventure, 220, 225–27 109 Old-Town, 269 Pontoon boats (Buena Vista WaterSports), SeaWorld, 165–68, 170 248 Universal Studios Florida, 203, 206–7 Popeye & Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges (Islands Royal Palm Theater/Figure Skating Show of Adventure), 222–23 (Cypress Gardens), 113 Poseidon’s Fury! (Islands of Adventure), 227 Runaway Rapids (Adventure Island), 245 Potter, Harry, Wizarding World of (Islands of Adventure), 227–29 SAK Improv Comedy show, 317–18 Power Surge (Cypress Gardens), 102 Sandstorm (Busch Gardens), 83 Priceline, 19–20 Saturn V Center (Kennedy Space Center), Pteranodon Flyers (Islands of Adventure), 147–48 224 Science museums, 287–90, 309–10 Putting Edge, The, 258–59 Scooters, Busch Gardens, 73 Scorpion (Busch Gardens), 83 Quadhelix go-cart track (FunSpot Action , The (Old-Town), 267 Park), 279–80 Screamer (FunSpot U.S.A), 275–76 Quest for Life (Kennedy Space Center), 147 Scriptorium Center for Biblical Antiquities, The (Holy Land Experience), 131 Raft rides. See also Water parks Sea Lion and Otter Stadium (SeaWorld), whitewater 162–63 Busch Gardens, 84–85 SeaWorld, 152–81 Islands of Adventure, 222–24 admission, 153, 156–57 Railroads. See Train rides arrival at, 157–59 Ramblin’ Bayou (Adventure Island), 246 attractions, 159–76 Red Coconut Club, The, 323 contacting, 159 Rental homes, 20–29 dining, 176–77 Reservations, for accommodations, 17–20 directions to, 153 366 INDEX AND READERS SURVEY

SeaWorld (continued) Sleuths Mystery Dinner Show, 317 Discovery Cove, 177–81 Slick Track go-cart track (FunSpot U.S.A.), history of, 4–6 272 map of, 154–55 Slides, water. See Water parks overview of, 152–53 Slingshot shopping, 177 Magical Midway, 283–84 SeaWorld Theater, 170 Old-Town, 264–65 Seed of Promise, The (Holy Land Experience), Smile of a Child Kid’s Play Area (Holy Land 133 Experience), 132–33 Serengeti Railway (Busch Gardens), 81 Snake Show (Gatorland), 124 Shamu Express (SeaWorld), 170 Snively Plantation Gardens (Cypress Shamu Stadium (SeaWorld), 160–61 Gardens), 113 Shamu Underwater Viewing (SeaWorld), Sound booths (Wonderworks), 289 170–71 Space Blast (Magical Midway), 283 Shamu’s Happy Harbor (SeaWorld), 171 Space Shuttle Experience, The (Kennedy Shark Encounter (SeaWorld), 171–72 Space Center), 144 SheiKra (Busch Gardens), 89–90 Space Shuttle Plaza (Kennedy Space Center), Shofar Auditorium (Holy Land Experience), 146 132 Space Station 3-D (Kennedy Space Center), Shopping. See specific parks, shopping 143 Shows Spider-Man, The Amazing Adventures of dinner, 312–17 (Islands of Adventure), 219 film. See Films (shows) Spike Zone Volleyball Court (Adventure theater and stage Island), 247 Busch Gardens, 74, 81, 83–84, 88–89 Splash Attack (Adventure Island), 246 Cypress Gardens, 100, 113, 115, 116 Splash Island (Cypress Gardens), 108–10 Gatorland, 121–22, 124 Stage shows. See Shows, theater and stage Holy Land Experience, 129–33 Stanley Falls (Busch Gardens), 90 Islands of Adventure, 227 Stanleyville (Busch Gardens), 88–90 Kennedy Space Center, 140–41, Star Haven Amphitheatre (Cypress 143–44 Gardens), 116 SeaWorld, 160–63, 170 StarFlyer (Magical Midway), 283 Universal Studios Florida, 198–201, Starliner (Cypress Gardens), 103 210–13 Stingray Lagoon (SeaWorld), 173 Shrek 4-D (Universal Studios Florida), 207–8 Storage lockers. See Lockers Side Swipers (Cypress Gardens), 103 Storm, The (Wet ‘n Wild), 237 Simon game (Wonderworks), 289 Storm Force Accelatron (Islands of Simpsons Ride, The (Universal Studios Adventure), 221 Florida), 208–9 Storm Surge (Cypress Gardens), 103–4 Simulator experiences and simulator rides Street Scenes (Universal Studios Florida), Cypress Gardens, 106 209 Islands of Adventure, 219 Strollers, Busch Gardens, 73 NASCAR, 274–75 Studios. See Universal Studios Florida SeaWorld, 174–75 Stunt shows Universal Studios Florida, 208–9 Cypress Gardens, 112 Wonderworks, 287–90 Islands of Adventure, 226 Skating show, Cypress Gardens, 113 Universal Studios Florida, 201–2 Sky Coaster (FunSpot U.S.A), 276 Sunshine Sky Adventure (Cypress Gardens), Sky Tower (SeaWorld), 172 113–14 Skyride (Busch Gardens), 79 Super Hero Island (Islands of Adventure), SkyVenture (International Drive), 284–86 219–21 SUBJECT INDEX 367

Super Shot, The (Old-Town), 267–68 Touring plans Surf Lagoon (Wet ‘n Wild), 238 Islands of Adventure, 231–32 Surge, The (Wet ‘n Wild), 237–38 Universal Studios Florida, 213–14 Swamp Thing (Cypress Gardens), 104 Tournament, medieval, 314–15 Swamp Walk (Gatorland), 123–24 Tow-cable systems for water sports, 249–50 Swim with the Sharks (Wonderworks), 288 Tower, at Bok Sanctuary, 305–6 Swimming. See Water parks Train rides Swings Busch Gardens, 81 FunSpot U.S.A., 272–73 Cypress Gardens, 99–100 Old-Town, 268 Gatorland, 122 Universal Studios Florida, 230–31 Tabernacle, Holy Land Experience, 133–34 Trained-animal show (Universal Studios Tabu Night Club, 326 Florida), 198 Take Out Express, 327, 331 Traumata Racer (Aquatica), 240 Tampa, beaches of, 67 Travelaxe, 20 Tanganyika Tidal Wave (Busch Gardens), 90 Tree Top Surge (Busch Gardens), 88 Tassie’s Twisters (Aquatica), 240 Tributes, to Lucille Ball (Universal Studios Terminator 2: 3-D (Universal Studios Florida), 205 Florida), 209–10 Triceratops Encounter (Islands of Theater of Life (Holy Land Experience), 133 Adventure), 225 Theater shows. See Shows, theater and stage Triple Hurricane (Cypress Gardens), 105–6 Thrasher go-cart track (FunSpot Action Trolleys, Universal Studios Florida, 230–31 Park), 279–80 Tropical Reef (SeaWorld), 173 Thunderbolt (Cypress Gardens), 104–5 Tube rides. See also Water parks Tickets. See Admission; specific parks, at water sport complexes, 247–50 admission Turtle Point (SeaWorld), 173–74 Tic-Tac-Toe (Wonderworks), 289 Twister (Universal Studios Florida), 210–11 Tiffany Chapel, 307 Typhoon Lagoon, 5, 235 Tiger Habitat (Busch Gardens), 87–88 Tiki Island miniature golf, 259–60 Ubanga-Banga Bumper Cars (Busch Tilt-A-Whirl Gardens), 86 Cypress Gardens, 105 Universal 360: A Cinesphere Spectacular Old-Town, 269 (Universal Studios Florida), 211–12 Timbuktu (Busch Gardens), 81–84 Universal CityWalk. See CityWalk Timbuktu Stage (Busch Gardens), 83–84 Universal Express, 188–91 Timbuktu Theatre (Busch Gardens), 84 Universal Horror Make-Up Show (Universal Titanic: The Experience (International Studios Florida), 211 Drive), 286–87 Universal Orlando, 182–94, 182–232. TJ’s Airboats, 294–95 See also Islands of Adventure; Universal TNA iMPACT (Universal Studios Florida), 193 Studios Florida Tonga Tubes (Cypress Gardens), 110 accommodations, 187–88 Toon Lagoon (Islands of Adventure), admission to, 186 231–32 arrival at, 188–89 Topiary Trail (Cypress Gardens), 114 CityWalk. See CityWalk (Universal (Magical Midway), 283 Orlando) Tour(s) crowds, 186, 191 airboat, 291–95 maps of, 184–85 Busch Gardens, 74–76, 78–79 overview of, 194–95, 198 Gatorland, 123–24 parking at, 186 Kennedy Space Center, 147–50 restaurants, 339–49 SeaWorld, 175–76 singles lines in, 191 368 INDEX AND READERS SURVEY

Universal Studios Florida, 194–214 Water ski experience, Cypress Gardens, 115 attractions, 198–213 Water skiing show, Cypress Gardens, 112 vs. Disney World, 6 Water sports, 247–50 history of, 194 Waterslides. See Water parks map of, 196–97 Wave Runner (Cypress Gardens), 106 operating hours, 192 Wave Swinger (Old-Town), 268 touring plans for, 213–14 Web sites. See Internet touring time, 183 Wedding of Cannae, The (Holy Land Universe Theater (Kennedy Space Center), Experience), 131 147 Weightless Flight (Kennedy Space Center), Up Close Encounters (Busch Gardens), 74–76 139 Up Close Encounters/Snake Show Wet ‘n Wild, 5, 235–39 (Gatorland), 124 Whale and Dolphin Theatre (SeaWorld), U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame (Kennedy Space 161–62 Center), 146 Whanau Way (Aquatica), 240 US 192. See Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway Wheelchairs, Busch Gardens, 73 Whitewater raft rides Vacation homes, 20–29 Busch Gardens, 84–85 Vacation Rental by Owner, 25 Islands of Adventure, 222–24 Velocity Tunnel (Wonderworks), 288 Wild Arctic (SeaWorld), 174–75 Virtual Hoops (Wonderworks), 288 Wild One (Wet ‘n Wild), 239 Virtual reality stimulator, Cypress Gardens, Wild Willy’s Airboat Tours, 295 106 Wilderness Tabernacle, The (Holy Land Volleyball (Adventure Island), 247 Experience), 133–34 VooDoo Plunge (Cypress Gardens), 110 Wildlife refuges, Kennedy Space Center, 144 Vortex go-cart track (FunSpot U.S.A.), 272 Wind tunnels, International Drive, V-R Gone Wild (Cypress Gardens), 106 284–86 Wings of Wonder Butterfly Arboretum Wacky Worm (Old-Town), 269 (Cypress Gardens), 114 Wahoo Run (Adventure Island), 243–44 Winter Park Boat Tours, 310–11 Wakeboarding, at water sport complexes, Winter Summerland, 260 247–50 Wizarding World of Harry Potter, The WakeZone (Wet ‘n Wild), 239 (Islands of Adventure), 227–29 Walhalla Wave (Aquatica), 240 WonderWall (Wonderworks), 288 Walkabout Waters (Aquatica), 240 Wonderworks (International Drive), 287–90, Wall Street Plaza Bars, 326 315–16 Walt Disney World Woody Woodpecker’s Nuthouse Coaster competition for, 1–2 (Universal Studios Florida), 212–13 history of, 2–6 Water Moccasin (Adventure Island), 245 Zero-G Weightless Flight (Kennedy Space Water parks, 233–47 Center), 139 Adventure Island, 234, 235, 241–47 Zoos Aquatica by SeaWorld, 235, 239–41 Central Florida, 296–97 Blizzard Beach, 234, 235 Cypress Gardens, 114–15 comparison of, 234–35 Gatorland, 122 Splash Island (Cypress Gardens), 108–10 petting, 300–301 Typhoon Lagoon, 235 Zora Neale Hurston National Museum of Wet ‘n Wild, 5, 235–39 Art, 311 Unofficial Guide Reader Survey

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