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A C AAA membership, 44 Candlewood Suites, 56, 60, 62 Alamo Inn, 59, 62 Candy Cane Inn, 35, 57, 62 Alpine Inn, 35, 58, 62 Carousel Inn & Suites, 35, 57, 61–62 America’s Best Inn, 58, 63 Castle Inn & Suites, 35, 57, 63 America’s Best Value Hotel, 35, 59, 62 Chamberlain West Hollywood, 59, 63 Anabella, The, 56, 60, 63 Child care, Grand Californian, 37 Anaheim Clarion Anaheim Hotel Resort, 57, 63 Astoria Inn & Suites, 58, 63 Colony Inn Hotel, 59, 64 Camelot Inn & Suites, 35, 57, 62 Comfort Inn & Suites, 57, 61, 64 Carriage Inn, 58, 62 Comfort Inn Maingate, 57, 64 Del Sol Hotel, 58, 62 Cortona Inn and Suites, 57, 60, 65 Desert Palm Inn & Suites, 35 Courtyard Anaheim, 56, 65 Fairfield Inn, 57, 63 Crowne Plaza Anaheim Resort, 56, 61, 65 La Quinta Inn & Suites, 57, 61, 63 Maingate Rodeway Inn, 58, 61, 63 D Plaza Hotel & Suites, 35, 58, 62 Days Inn & Suites, 59, 64 Ayres Hotel, 56, 60, 62 Days Inn Anaheim, 58, 64 Ayres Inn, 57, 63 Del Sol Hotel, 35 Desert Inn & Suites, 64 B Desert Palms Inn & Suites, 35, 57, 58, Babysitting and child care, 37, 142 60, 65 Best WesternCOPYRIGHTEDDiscounts MATERIAL and deals Anaheim Inn, 35, 58, 63 Resort, 42–45 Courtesy Inn, 58, 63 non-Disney, 45–49 Hollywood Plaza Inn, 59, 62 room-only rates, 51–53 Park Place Inn, 35, 57, 62 travel packages, 49–51 Pavilions, 58, 62 Disneyland Hotel Raffles Inn, 57, 63 Bonita Tower, 35 Stovall’s Inn, 57, 63 Disney character encounters, 165 Budget Inn, 59, 63 history & overview, 10–11, 36, 40–41 13_089613_bindex.qxd 8/6/07 1:16 PM Page 346

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D (continued) Burbank Media Center, 59, 64 Hotels (continued) Hotel & Suites Anaheim, 57, 65 hotel and room ratings, 56, 64 Holiday Inn Express–Anaheim Maingate Marina Tower, 35 Hotel, 35, 57, 64 Sierra Tower, 35 Homewood Suites by Hilton, 56, 61, 65 updating and expansion, 292–93 Hotel Menage, 58, 65 Disneyland Pacific Hotel, 41 Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel, 35, 57, 61, Disneyland Resort Hotels 66 deals and discounts, 42–45 Hyatt Regency Orange County, 56, 60, 66 Disney character encounters, 165–66 J early-entry options from, 26, 36 monorail station, 36 Jolly Roger Inn, 35, 57, 66 pedestrian walkway options, 34–36 M rates and package vacations, 15 updating and expansion, 292–93 Maps, 38–39, 55 Doubletree Guest Suites, 56, 64 Marriott Hotels Doubletree Hotel Anaheim, 56, 61, 64 Anaheim Suites, 56, 60, 67 Main Tower, 56, 60, 67 E North Tower, 56, 61, 67 Econo Lodge Maingate, 59, 65 Motel 6, 58, 66 Embassy Suites Anaheim South, 56, 61, P 65 Extended Stay America, 58, 61, 65 Pan Pacific Hotel, 41 Paradise Pier Hotel, 26, 35–36, 41–42 F Disney character encounters, 165–66 Fairfield Inn, 35 hotel and room ratings, 56, 65 updating and expansion, 292–93 G Park Vue Inn, 35, 59, 66 Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, 11 Parking, 37, 41–42 amenities & overview, 35–37 Peacock Suites Resort, 56, 66 babysitting services, 142 Portofino Inn and Suites, 35, 56, 67 Disney character encounters, 165–66 early park entry from, 26 Q hotel and room ratings, 56, 65 Quality Inn & Suites, Anaheim at the updating and expansion, 292–93 Resort, 59, 67 Quality Inn Maingate, 58, 67 H Hacienda Motel, 59, 64 R Hampton Inn & Suites, 57, 64 Radisson Maingate Hotel, 35, 57, 66 Hilton Hotels Ramada Limited, 58, 66 Anaheim, 56, 60, 64 Ramada Maingate Hotel, 35, 58, 66 Burbank Airport, 59, 65 Ramada Plaza Hotel Anaheim Resort, 35, Garden Inn, 57, 60, 65 56, 60, 67 Hilton Suites Anaheim Orange, 56, 60, 65 Ramada Suites, 57, 61, 67 Holiday Inn Reservations, 42–49 Anaheim Resort, 57, 60, 64 Residence Inn 13_089613_bindex.qxd 8/6/07 1:16 PM Page 347

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Anaheim/Disneyland, 56, 61, 67 T Garden Grove, 56, 66 Travelodge Room Selection Anaheim, at the Park, 59, 62 hotel comparisons for, 54–59 Anaheim Hotel, 57, 60, 66 reservations, 49 International Inn & Suites, 58, 66 room ratings, 54 Tropicana Inn & Suites, 35, 58, 67 Top 30 best deals, 60–61 U S Universal City Hilton & Towers, 59, Sheraton Hotels 67 Anaheim Hotel, 56, 61, 66 Park Hotel, 35, 56, 66 V Universal Hotel, 59, 67 Vacation Packages, 15, 49–53 Shuttle buses and trams, 26 Vagabond Inn, 57, 60, 67 Spas & fitness facilities, 37, 42 Staybridge Suites Anaheim Resort Area, W 56, 61, 67 Travel Sales Center, 15 Super 8 Motels Web Sites Disneyland Drive, 59, 67 discounts and deals, 42–45 Near Disneyland, 35, 59, 66 Disney information, 17–18 Swimming-pool ratings, 34–36 non-Disney, 45–49 13_089613_bindex.qxd 8/6/07 1:16 PM Page 348 13_089613_bindex.qxd 8/6/07 1:16 PM Page 349

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A Enchanted Cottage, 177, 244 Alcoholic beverages, 181 French Market Restaurant, 177, 226 Golden Horseshoe, 177, 233, 236 B Harbour Gallery, 231 California Adventure , 178, 231 Ariel’s Grotto, 181–82, 184, 265, 315 La Petite Pâtisserie, 227 Award Wieners, 179 Plaza Inn, 165, 182, 192–93, 265 Bountiful Valley Farmers Market, 179 Pluto’s Dog House, 178 Burger Invasion, 179 Rancho del Zocalo, 178, 183, 194–95, Cocina Cucamonga Mexican Grill, 180 236 Cove Bar, 315 Redd Rocket’s Pizza Port, 178, 258 Pacific Wharf Cafe, 180, 183, 191–92 Refreshment Corner, 178 Pizza Oom Mow Mow, 180 River Belle Terrace, 178, 182, 195, Taste Pilots’ Grill, 180 236 Vineyard Room, 173, 182, 198 Royal Street Veranda, 178, 226–27 Wine Country Trattoria, 182, 198–99 Stage Door Cafe, 178 Children, dining with, 173–76 Terrace, 179, 258 Credit cards, 172, 181 Village Haus, 179, 244 Disneyland Resort dining D about, 167–69 Dietary restrictions, visitors with, 100, dietary restrictions, 171 171 dress code, 171 Disney characters, dining with, 165–66, fast-food service, 176–80 173, 265 full-service, 180–200 Disney Magic, Disney Cruise Line, 72–75 outside-the-resort choices, 200–209 Priority Seating, 169–71 Bengall Barbeque, 177 restaurant categories, 172–74 Blue Bayou, 173, 182, 184–85, 226 restaurant cuisine, 182–83 Café Orléans, 182, 185, 226 saving time & money, 174–76 Carnation Cafe, 182, 186 Disneyland Resort hotels Daisy’s Diner, 177 Avalon Cove, Paradise Pier, 165 13_089613_bindex.qxd 8/6/07 1:16 PM Page 350

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D (continued) Casa Gamino, 205 Disneyland Resort hotels (continued) The Catch, 203–04 Goofy’s Kitchen, Disneyland, 41, 165, Denny’s, 202 182, 187, 265 Gandhi Palace, 202 Hook’s Pointe, Disneyland, 41, 182, Grand China Restaurant, 205 187–88 In-N-Out Burger, 202 Napa Rose, Grand Californian, 37, 173, International Buffet & Grill, 201 182, 189–90 Joy’s Cafe, 201 PCH Grill, Paradise Pier, 42, 166, JW’s Steakhouse, 204–06 182–83, 192, 265 Koji’s Sushi & Shabu Shabu, 205 Steakhouse 55, Disneyland (formerly Luigi’s D’Italia, 204, 206 Granville’s), 41, 173, 182–83, 195–96 Mimi’s Cafe, 202 Storyteller’s Cafe, Grand Californian, Morton’s, 204, 207 37, 165–66, 182, 196–97, 265 Mr. Stox, 204, 206–07 Yamabuki, Paradise Pier, 42, 183 Pho Republic, 204, 207–08 Downtown Disney, 210 The Phoenix Club, 204 Catal Restaurant & Uva Bar, 183, Souplantation, 202 186–87 Tandoor, 202, 205 ESPN Zone, 209 Thai & Thai, 205 House of Blues, 182, 188–89, 209 World Buffet, 201 LaBrea Bakery & Cafe, 183, 189 Zankou Chicken, 205 Naples Restaurant & Pizzeria, 183, R 190–91, 209 Napolini Delicatessen, 183, 191 Reservations (Priority Seating), 169–71 Rainforest Cafe, 182, 193–94, 209 Romantic, quiet restaurants, 173 Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Cafe, 173, 182, U 194, 209 Universal Studios Hollywood, 325 Tortilla Jo’s, 183, 197–98, 209 Cafe Tu Tu Tango, 337 M Hard Rock Cafe, 337 Maps, 210 Hollywood Grill, 337 Wolfgang Puck’s Cafe, 337 N Non-resort options, 200–202 W Anaheim White House, 203–04 Web sites, 17–18 13_089613_bindex.qxd 8/6/07 1:16 PM Page 351

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All attractions are listed alphabetically as well as by park or “land.” California Adventure and Universal Studios Hollywood attractions are designated by (DCA) and (USH), respectively; all others are in Disneyland Park. A Anaheim–Orange County Visitor & AAA membership, 44, 48 Convention Center AARP membership, 44, 48 2007–08 event calendar, 23–25, 45 ABC Television, 10 contact information, 50 Admission web site information, 17 cost of, 18–21 Animal Kingdom, 292, 302 extra cost attractions, 232, 257 Annual Passports, 20–21, 43–44, 99 park opening procedures, 88–93 Assistance dogs, 102 traffic patterns at, 268–70 , 13, 145, 250–51 Attendance, selecting the best time for, dark, wet, scary rides, 144, 150–51 22–27 overview, 9–13 Attractions. see California Adventure; Adventureland attractions specific Disneyland attraction; Enchanted Tiki Room, 13, 144, 220 Universal Studios Hollywood , 12, 93–94, Audio-animatronics, 219, 229, 255–56 144, 150, 153, 220–23 Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs), 102, , 11, 94, 143–44, 152, 223 293, 325 , 224 B Tarzan’s Treehouse, 12, 144, 152, Back to the Future: The Ride (USH), 338 223–24 (USH), 338 Alcoholic beverages, 101 Banking services, 102, 217 Alice in Wonderland, 12, 94, 145, 155, 236 The Bay Area (DCA), 294, 299 America Sings, 219, 255 Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, 12–13, Anaheim, City of 93, 95, 142–44, 150, 153, 231–32 Convention Center and Resort, 33 , 232 Disneyland development in, 10–11 (DCA), 146 Universal Studio shuttle, 325 Bountiful Valley Demonstration Farm Anaheim Resort Transit (ART), 28, 33 (DCA), 146, 304 13_089613_bindex.qxd 8/6/07 1:16 PM Page 352

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B (continued) Redwood Creek Challenge Trail, 146, Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters, 13, 93, 145, 303, 315 251–52 Soarin’ over California, 13, 91, 93, 147, 153, 292, 294, 300–301 C Hollywood Pictures Backlot California Adventure (DCA) arrival and getting started, 293–94 arrival and getting started, 293–94 Disney Animation, 147, 295 assistance, special needs and cash, Hollywood Backlot Stage, 147, 314 100–103 Hyperion Theatre, 27, 147, 294–96, with children, 156 314 dark, wet, scary rides, 146–48, 150–51 Monsters, Inc., 147, 296–97 dealing with crowds at, 22, 26, 316 Muppet Vision 3-D, 13, 147, 294, 297 Disney-character encounters, 162, 314 Playhouse Disney—Live on Stage!, 13, guided tours, 98–99 147, 297–98 history and overview, 11, 289–93 The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, 13, not to be missed at, 294 93, 147, 150, 153, 294, 298–99 parades and live entertainment, 313–14 Paradise Lagoon, 292 park opening procedures, 294 Paradise Pier parking garage, 11 arrival and getting started, 294 pedestrian walkways, 34–36 California Screamin’, 93, 142, 147, stroller rental, 138–42 150, 153, 294, 307–08 touring plans, 317–19 Cove Bar, 315 traffic patterns, 316 , 96, 147, 152, 155, unheralded treasures of, 315 308, 315 California Adventure attractions Jumping Jellyfish, 147, 152, 155, 308 a bug’s land King Triton’s Carousel, 147, 152, 155, arrival and getting started, 294 309 Bountiful Valley Demonstration Maliboomer, 147, 150, 153, 309–10 Farm, 146, 304 Mulholland Madness, 91, 93, 147, Flik’s Fun Fair Rides & Playground, 150, 153, 310 146, 156, 304–05 Orange Stinger, 94–95, 147–48, 153, It’s Tough to be a Bug!, 13, 146, 294, 310–11 305–06 S.S. Rustworthy, 147, 311–12 Ugly Bug Ball, 146, 306 Sun Wheel, 147, 311 Golden State, 146 Mania, 147, 292, 294, arrival and getting started, 294 312–13 The Bay Area, 294, 299 Sunshine Plaza, 293 Boudin Bakery, 146 California Screamin’ (DCA), 93, 142, 147, Condor Flats, 294, 300 150, 153, 294, 307–08 Golden Dreams, 146, 152, 299–300 California Traveler Discount Guide, 15–16 Golden Vine Winery, 146, 294, 301 Cameras and film, 103 Grizzly Peak, 294, 301–02 Casey Jr. Circus Train, 12, 145, 152, 155, , 92–93, 150, 153, 237 294, 302–03 Children. see also Family vacation; Health, Magic of Brother Bear Show, 303 safety & hygiene Mission Tortilla Factory, 146 admission fee exemptions, 19 Pacific Wharf, 294, 314 Annual Passports, 20 13_089613_bindex.qxd 8/6/07 1:16 PM Page 353

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baby care needs, 217 Disneyland Resort, 42–45 babysitting services, 142 non-Disney, 45–49 dark, wet, scary rides, 96, 142–49 Universal Studios Hollywood, 324 Disney-character encounters, 159–64, Disney, Inc., 1 264 Disney Animation (DCA), 147, 295 Disney Magic cruises with, 69–75 Disney Cruise Line height requirements, 149–50, 156 deals and discounts, 75 lost/missing, 157–59, 161–62, 217 dining and entertainment, 71–74 stroller rental, 138–42, 217, 293 features and itinerary, 68–71 time-effective touring with, 76–78 programs for children, 74–75 using touring plans with, 79–87, 156 tips and pointers for, 76 waiting in line strategies with, 151–56 vacation packages, 15 Chip ‘n’ Dale’s Treehouse, 12, 145, 246 Disney souvenirs, 220 Condor Flats (DCA), 294, 300 Disney Studios, 55 , 219 Disney Vacation Club, 293 Credit cards, 100, 102 Disneyland package vacations, 15, 26 Disneyland Park dark, wet, scary rides, 144, 150–51 arrival and getting started, 212–16, overview, 9–11 271–72 shopping and eateries, 230–31 arrival for early entry, 26–27, 36 Critter Country attractions assistance, special needs and cash, Davy Crockett’s Explorer Canoes, 144, 100–103 155, 227 closing time, 28–30, 33, 78, 270 Flash Mountain “nipple policy,” 229–30 dealing with crowds, 12, 22–26 , 13, 91, 93, 142, 144, Disney-character encounters, 159–64, 150, 153, 227–29 264 Winnie the Pooh, The Many Adventures Disney characters, dining with, 164–66, of, 144, 230 265 entertainment & special events, 258–65 D Entertainment Times Guide, 162–64, Davy Crockett’s Explorer Canoes, 144, 212 155, 227 guided tours, 98–99 Dietary restrictions, visitors with, 100, 171 not-to-be-missed at, 213 Dining at the Park, 167–69. parking garage, 11, 28–29 see also separate Restaurant Index pedestrian walkways, 34–36 Disabilities, guests with ride capacity, 92–96 accommodating, 15, 100 ride repairs and maintenance, 21 Disney Magic cruises and, 68, 71 stroller rental, 138–42 wheelchair rental, 217, 293 theatre capacity, 96–98 Discounts and deals traffic patterns, 268–70 California Traveler Discount Guide, unheralded treasures of, 265–68 15–16 Disneyland Park attractions. Disney Cruise Line, 75 see Adventureland; Critter Country; Disneyland Park ; ; Main admission options, 18–21 Street, U.S.A.; Mickey’s Toontown; vacation package, 49–53 ; Tomorrowland Web sites for, 18 , 13, 266 13_089613_bindex.qxd 8/6/07 1:16 PM Page 354

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Fantasyland, 237 Parade of Dreams, 263 parades, 261–62 D (continued) traffic patterns for, 269–70 Disneyland Railroad (continued) Entertainment Times Guide, 162–64, 212 Main Street, U.S.A., 216–17 , 217, 289, 295, 300 Mickey’s Toontown, 246 Esplanade, 11, 293 New Orleans Square, 224 E-tickets, 19 Tomorrowland, 252 Disneyland Resort F admission costs, 18–21 Family vacation. see also Children avoiding traffic to get to, 27–33 advanced preparations, 104–06, babysitting services, 142 124–35 history and overview, 9–13, 18, 98 consider your child’s age, 110–15 information resources, 15–16 creating expectations, 107–08 park daily attendance, 23 does Disneyland make sense for a, phone numbers and information, 16 108–10 recommended Web sites, 17–18 health, safety & hygiene, 120–21 selecting the time to visit, 22–27 inviting friends on, 115–17 time-effective touring, 76–78 physical conditioning for, 121–23 touring plans, how to use, 79–87 planning a trial run, 136–38 updating and expansion, 292–93 recording the memories of, 136 Disneyland: The First 50 Years, 12, 144, 152, single parents and the, 117–18 217–18 sleep and relaxation, 123–24 Disney-MGM Studios, 11, 292 tips for grandparents, 118–19 Disney/Pixar movies Fantasmic!, 12, 158–59 a bug’s life, 11, 305 Fantasyland California Adventure and, 292, 313–14 dark, wet, scary rides, 145, 150–51 Finding Nemo, 253, 295 early-entry options, 26 Monsters, Inc., 296 overview, 9–13 Toy Story, 232, 251 shopping and eateries, 244–45 Disney’s California Adventure (DCA). Theatre musical performances, 27 see California Adventure (DCA) Fantasyland attractions Downtown Disney Alice in Wonderland, 12, 94, 145, 155, dealing with crowds at, 27 236 overview, 11 Casey Jr. Circus Train, 12, 145, 152, 155, shopping, 209–11 237 updating and expansion, 293 Disneyland Railroad, 237 the Flying Elephant, 12–13, 78, Dumbo the Flying Elephant, 12–13, 78, 92–95, 145, 152, 155, 237–38 92–95, 145, 152, 155, 237–38 E , 27, 243, 263 It’s a Small World, 12–13, 92–96, 145, Enchanted Tiki Room, 13, 144, 220 238–39 see also Entertainment and special events. , 95, 145, 152, Stage productions 155, 239 daily schedule of, 261–65 , 13, 93–94, 145, 150, Fantasmic!, 259–61 152, 155, 239–40 fireworks, 27, 264 , 12, 93, 142, 145, information, 217 13_089613_bindex.qxd 8/6/07 1:16 PM Page 355

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150, 153, 240 Fort Wilderness, 233–34 Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride, 12, 145, 152, 155, Frontierland 240–41 dark, wet, scary rides, 144, 150–51 Peter Pan’s Flight, 13, 78, 143, 145, 152, overview, 9–13 155, 241 shopping and eateries, 236 Pinocchio’s Daring Journey, 12, 142, Frontierland attractions 145, 241–42 Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, 12–13, Princess Fantasy Faire, 243–44 93, 95, 142–44, 150, 153, 231–32 Castle, 9, 40, 242 Big Thunder Ranch, 232 ’s Grotto & Wishing Well, Fort Wilderness, 233–34 265–66 Frontierland Shootin’ Exposition, Snow White’s Scary Adventures, 13, 232–33, 266–67 142–43, 145, 152, 155, 242 Golden Horseshoe Stage, 144, 233, 263 Storybook Land Canal Boats, 12, 145, Mark Twain Riverboat, 145, 151–52, 152, 237, 243 233–34 FASTPASS Pirate’s Lair on , 13, California Adventure 145, 234–36 California Screamin’, 307–08 River Stage performances, 27 Grizzly River Run, 302–03 Rivers of America, 234 Mulholland Madness, 310 , 12, 145, 152, 234 Soarin’ over California, 300–301 Toy Story Mania, 312–13 G The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, Gadget’s Go Coaster, 145, 246–47 298–99 Golden Dreams (DCA), 146, 152, 299–300 Disneyland Park Golden Horseshoe Stage, 144, 233, 263 , 258 Golden Vine Winery (DCA), 146, 294, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, 301 231–32 Golden Zephyr (DCA), 96, 147, 152, 155, Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters, 308, 315 251–52 Goofy’s Playhouse, 12, 145, 247 Indiana Jones Adventure, 220–23 Grand Canyon Diorama, 216–17 Peter Pan’s Flight, 241 Grandparents, tips and warnings for, Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin, 249 118–19 , 256–57 Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln, 218–19 Splash Mountain, 227–29 Grizzly Peak (DCA), 294, 301–02 Winnie the Pooh, 230 Grizzly River Run (DCA), 92–93, 150, touring plans using, 88–93 153, 294, 302–03 using the Baby Swap option, 153 Guided tours, 98–99 (USH), 338 Finding Nemo , 12, H 93–95, 145, 252–54, 272–73 Haunted Mansion, The, 13, 93–96, Fireworks and parades, 27 142–44, 224–25 First aid, 123, 217 Health, safety, & hygiene Flik’s Fun Fair Rides & Playground (DCA), children, 120–22 146, 156, 304–05 first aid for, 123, 217 Foreign-currency exchange, 102, 217 medications and supplies for, 100–103 Foreign-language assistance, 101 motion sickness, 150–51 13_089613_bindex.qxd 8/6/07 1:16 PM Page 356

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ride ratings and, 342–43 overview, 9–13, 216–17 shopping and eateries, 220 H (continued) trolleys and buses, 219 Hollywood Animal Actors (USH), 338 Main Street, U.S.A. attractions Hollywood Backlot Stage (DCA), 147, 314 Carnation Plaza, 267 Honey, I Shrunk the Audience, 146, 151–52, Disneyland Railroad, 216–17 254–55 Disneyland: The First 50 Years, 12, 144, Hotels & lodging. see separate 152, 217–18 Accommodations Index Flag Retreat Ceremony, 264, 267 Hyperion Theatre (DCA), 27, 147, 294–96, Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln, 314 218–19 , 218 I Main Street Opera House, 218 Indiana Jones Adventure, 12, 93–94, 144, Statue, 267–68 150, 153, 220–23 Walt Disney Story, 218–19 It’s a Small World, 12–13, 92–96, 145, Windows on Main Street, 266 238–39 Maliboomer (DCA), 147, 150, 153, 309–10 It’s Tough to be a Bug! (DCA), 13, 146, The Many Adventures of Winnie the 294, 305–06 Pooh, 144, 230 Maps J California, 30–31 Jumping Jellyfish (DCA), 147, 152, 155, California Adventure, 290–91 308 Disneyland area hotels, 38–39 Jungle Cruise, 11, 94, 143–44, 152, 223 Disneyland Park, 32, 214–15, 262 Jurassic Park: The Ride (USH), 338 Downtown Disney, 210 tear-out pages, 8, 359–70 K Universal Studios Hollywood, 55, King Arthur Carrousel, 95, 145, 152, 155, 322–23, 370 239 Mark Twain Riverboat, 145, 151–52, 233–34 King Triton’s Carousel (DCA), 147, 152, Matterhorn Bobsleds, 12, 93, 142, 145, 155, 309 150, 153, 240 Knott’s Berry Farm, 292 Medications and personal items, 101–02 L Message service, 101 Mickey’s House, 145, 247–48 Lodging. see separate Accommodations Mickey’s Toontown Index dark, wet, scary rides, 145 Lost and found, 101, 217 early-entry options, 26 Lost/missing persons, 101, 157–59, overview, 9–11, 245–46 161–62, 217 shopping and eateries, 250 M Mickey’s Toontown attractions Chip ‘n’ Dale’s Treehouse, 12, 145, 246 Mad Tea Party, 13, 93–94, 145, 150, 152, Disney-character encounters, 162–64, 155, 239–40 250, 264 , 9–13, 23 Disneyland Railroad, 246 Magic of Brother Bear Show (DCA), 303 Gadget’s Go Coaster, 145, 246–47 Main Street, U.S.A. Goofy’s Playhouse, 12, 145, 247 dark, wet, scary rides, 144 13_089613_bindex.qxd 8/6/07 1:16 PM Page 357

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Mickey’s House, 145, 247–48 Paradise Lagoon (DCA), 292 Minnie’s House, 145, 248 Park Hopper tickets, 18–20 Miss Daisy, Donald’s Boat, 145, 248–49 Parking Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin, 12, 92–93, disabled visitor, 100 145, 249 Disneyland hotels, 41 Military discounts, 19 Disneyland Park, 11, 28–29 Minnie’s House, 145, 248 hotel daily fees, 37 Miss Daisy, Donald’s Boat, 145, 248–49 security and car trouble, 101 Mission Tortilla Factory (DCA), 146 Peter Pan’s Flight, 13, 78, 143, 145, 152, Monorail system 155, 241 Disneyland Resort, 36 Pets, visiting Disneyland with, 11, 102–03 Downtown Disney station, 11 Pinocchio’s Daring Journey, 12, 142, 145, making use of the, 27, 145, 252 241–42 Monsters, Inc.: Mike and Sully to the Pirate’s Lair on Tom Sawyer Island, 13, Rescue (DCA), 147, 296–97 145, 234–36 Motion sickness, 148, 150–51, 249, , 11–13, 94–96, 298–99, 326, 331 143–44, 226 Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride, 12, 145, 152, 155, Playhouse Disney—Live on Stage! (DCA), 240–41 13, 147, 297–98 Mulholland Madness (DCA), 91, 93, 147, Primeval World, 217 150, 153, 310 Princess Fantasy Faire, 243–44 Muppet Vision 3-D (DCA), 13, 147, 294, 297 Public transit Anaheim Resort Transit (ART), 28, 33 N Orange County Transit, 28 NBC Studios, 55 shuttle buses and trams, 29 New Orleans Square dark, wet scary rides, 144 R overview, 9–11 Redwood Creek Challenge Trail (DCA), shopping and eateries, 226–27 146, 303, 315 New Orleans Square attractions (USH), 338 Disneyland Railroad, 224 Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin, 12, 92–93, , 13, 93–96, 145, 249 142–44, 224–25 Pirates of the Caribbean, 11–13, 94–96, S 143–44, 226 Sailing Ship Columbia, 12, 145, 152, 234 Nickelodeon Blast Zone (USH), 338 Shopping California Adventure, 293 O Disneyland Park, 100–103 Orange Stinger (DCA), 94–95, 147–48, Downtown Disney, 209–11 153, 310–11 Gag Factory, 250 Shrek 4-D (USH), 338 P Six Flags Magic Mountain, 292 Pacific Wharf (DCA), 294, 314 , 9, 242 Package Pick-Up, 101, 209 Smoking restrictions, 102 Parades. see Entertainment and special Snow White’s Grotto & Wishing Well, events 265–66 13_089613_bindex.qxd 8/6/07 1:16 PM Page 358

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S (continued) early-entry options, 26 Snow White’s Scary Adventures, 13, overview, 9–13, 250 142–43, 145, 152, 155, 242 shopping and eateries, 258 Soarin’ over California (DCA), 13, 91, 93, Tomorrowland attractions 147, 153, 292, 294, 300–301 Astro Orbiter, 13, 145, 250–51 Space Mountain, 11, 13, 91, 93, 142, 146, Autopia/Tomorrowland Speedway, 13, 150, 153, 256–57 93, 146, 152, 156, 258 Special Effects Stage (USH), 338 Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters, 13, 93, Splash Mountain, 13, 91, 93, 142, 144, 145, 251–52 150, 153, 227–29 Disneyland Railroad, 252 S.S. Rustworthy (DCA), 147, 311–12 Edible Plants, 267 Stage and theatre productions. see also Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage, 12, Entertainment and special events 93–95, 145, 252–54, 272–73 Billy Hill and the Hillbillies, 233, 263 Honey, I Shrunk the Audience, 146, Fantasyland Theatre, 27, 243, 263 151–52, 254–55 Hyperion Theater (DCA), 27, 147, , 255–56 294–96, 295–96, 314 Jedi Training Academy, 263 River Stage and theatre performances, Space Mountain, 11, 13, 91, 93, 142, 27 146, 150, 153, 256–57 saving time in line at, 96–98 , 143, 146, 150, 153, 257 Sleeping Beauty Castle, 242 Starcade, 257 Walt Disney Theatre, 73 Touring plans Standing in line California Adventure, 317–19, 369 avoiding, 76–87 Disneyland Park FASTPASS and, 88–92, 153 how to use, 81–87, 273–74 for rides, 92–96 importance of having, 76–80, 270–71 shortest waiting times for, 343 making a trial run, 136–38 “stacking” technique, 222 park-opening procedures and, 87–88, strategies with children, 151–56 271–72 for theater attractions, 96–98 for short days, 284–88 traffic patterns and, 268–70 tear-out page outlines of, 272, Star Tours, 143, 146, 150, 153, 257 359–68 Storage lockers, 101, 209, 217 traffic patterns, 268–70 Storybook Land Canal Boats, 12, 145, 152, using FASTPASS, 88–93 237, 243 with children, 124–35, 156, 278–84 (USH), 338 without children, 274–78 Sun Wheel (DCA), 147, 311 Universal Studios Hollywood, 324, 370 Sunshine Plaza (DCA), 293 Toy Story Mania (DCA), 147, 292, 294, 312–13 T Translation services, 101 Tarzan’s Treehouse, 12, 144, 152, 223–24 Travel Agents, deals and discounts, 44 Terminator 2: 3-D (USH), 338 The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror (DCA), Theme-park daily attendance, 23 13, 93, 147, 150, 153, 294, 298–99 Ticket options. see Admission Time-effective touring, 76–87 U Tomorrowland Ugly Bug Ball (DCA), 146, 306 dark, wet, scary rides, 145–46, 150–51 Universal House of Horrors (USH), 338 13_089613_bindex.qxd 8/6/07 1:16 PM Page 359

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Universal Studios Hollywood questions and comments, 8–9, 14, admission cost, 324 341–43 arrival and getting started, 325–26 reader survey, 371–72 attractions–Lower Lot researching and writing, 4–8 Backdraft, 333–34, 338 Jurassic Park: The Ride, 334, 338 V Lucy–A Tribute, 334–35 Vacation packages, 15, 49–53, 68–76 Revenge of the Mummy, 335–36, 338 Special Effects Stage, 336, 338 W attractions–Upper Lot, 325–26 Walt Disney Company, Inc., 1 Back to the Future: The Ride, 326–28, Walt Disney Partners Statue, 267–68 338 Walt Disney Story, 9–12, 40, 102, Fear Factor Live, 328, 338 218–19 Hollywood Animal Actors, 328–29, 338 Walt Disney Theatre, 73 Nickelodeon Blast Zone, 329, 338 Walt Disney Travel Sales Center, 15, 26, Shrek 4-D, 329–30, 338 42, 51 Studio Tour, 321, 330–31, 338 Terminator 2: 3-D, 331–32, 338 dealing with crowds at, 26 Universal House of Horrors, 332–33, history and overview, 1, 10–11, 289 338 Magic Kingdom rides & attractions, Waterworld, 333, 338 11–13 best times to visit, 321–24 Web-site information, 17 California Adventure and, 292 Warner Brothers Studios, 55 for children, 336, 338 Waterworld (USH), 338 creation and overview, 320–21 Weather entertainment & special events, 337 Universal Studio rain check, 324 parking, 325 what if it rains, 100–101 shuttle service, 325 Web sites touring plans, 324, 337–39 deals and discounts, 42–51 Web-site information, 17–18, 321 Disneyland Resort, 17–18 Unofficial Guide to Cruises (Showker & ticket purchase, 18–21 Sehlinger), 69 Universal Studios Hollywood, 321 Unofficial Guide to Disneyland Wheelchair rental, 217, 293 Disney relationship to, 1–3 Windows on Main Street, 266 killing self-discovery and spontaneity Winnie the Pooh, The Many Adventures with, 3–4 of, 144, 230