08_572725_bindex.qxd 8/27/04 11:08 PM Page 230 GENERAL INDEX Accommodations, 16–61. See also Arnold Palmer Golf Academy, 154 Accommodations Index Around the World at Epcot, 139 areas for, 19–22 Art of Disney, 175, 185 best spas at, 36 Astro Orbiter, 125 with best swimming pools, 35–36 Atlantic Ballroom, 200, 212 for business travelers, 42–43 Atlantic White Water Sport campgrounds, 43–44 Fishing, 158 condos and rental homes, 41–42 August Stomp, 226 Disney World resorts. See Axis Orlando, 198 Walt Disney World (WDW), resorts Babysitters, 222 free extras at, 7 Back Booth, 198, 212 golf resorts, 40–41 Backcountry Charter Service, 158 home-style, 39–40 Backstage Safari, 140 for honeymooners and romantics, Back to the Future...The Ride, 121, 128 34–35 Ballooning, 163 International Drive, 50, 54, 55, Bargain World, 174 57–59 Bars, 202 Kissimmee, 50, 55–58, 60 beach bars, 199 Lake Buena Vista, 21, 49, 50, cigar clubs, 200–201 54–57, 59–61 Irish pubs, 202 money-saving tips, 18–19 piano bars and singalongs, 208 “official” hotels, 20 sports, 203–204 Orlando-area resorts outside Bass Challenger Guide Service, 158 Disney World, 25–26, 49, Bay Lake, 158 57, 59 Beauty and the Beast, 130 for pets, 44 Belz Designer Outlet Centre, 173, 185 for privacy, 38 Belz Factory Outlet World, 173, 185 simple and cheap, 36–38 BET Soundstage, 212 suite, 38–39 Big Thunder Mountain, 120–121 tropical-themed resorts, 26 Big Tree Park, 164 Universal Orlando, 22, 26, 27, Black Hole, 152 44, 55, 58, 59 Blizzard Beach, 153 U.S. 192 strip, 19–20 Blue Springs State Park, 164 waterfront, 9 BoardWalk, 197 Adventurers Club, 204, 212 Boardwalk Surf and Sport, 177, 185 Aftermath, 171 Boating (boat rentals), 156–157 Airboat rides, 159 Boat tours and cruises, 157 Airports, 221 Bob Carr Auditorium, 208, 212 All Star Vacation Homes, 41 Bob Marley—A Tribute to Freedom, The Amazing Adventures of 201, 213 Spider-Man, 117, 129 Boggy Creek Airboat Rides, 159 GENERAL INDEX The American Adventure, 128 Bomb Bay, 152 Anaheim Produce, 74 Bongos Cuban Cafe, 202–203, 213 AnimalCOPYRIGHTED Kingdom, 143, 171. See also Bonkerz MATERIAL Comedy Club, 204, 213 specific rides and attractions Boulangerie Patisserie, 178, 185 restaurants, 78, 80 Buses, 222 rides and attractions, 118, 119, Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger 122, 125–126, 132, 137, 140, Spin, 126 142, 143 Animal parks, 118 Cajun restaurants, 73, 77, 96, 100 WORLD Animal Planet Live!, 129 Camping, 43–44 Arabian Nights, 206, 212 Camp Minnie-Mickey, 126 WALT DISNEY WALT 08_572725_bindex.qxd 8/27/04 11:08 PM Page 231 231 Candy Cauldron, 177 Disney–MGM Studios, 143 Capital One Florida Citrus Bowl, 225 restaurants, 84–86, 92, 97, 98, Caribbean Beach Resort, 164 101, 105, 106 Car rentals, 222–223 rides and attractions, 130–131, Castaway Creek, 153 137, 141, 142 Casting Center, 10 shopping, 171 The Cat in the Hat, 130 Universal Studios Florida Celebration Golf Club, 156 compared to, 12 Character Corner, 180, 185 DisneyQuest, 134, 143 Character Premier, 180, 186 Disney’s Contemporary Resort Marina, Characters, Disney. See Disney 156–157 characters Disney’s Days of Christmas, 175, 186 Character Warehouse, 174, 176, Disney’s Old Key West Resort, tennis 180, 186 courts, 159 Chillers, 199, 213 Disney’s Wide World of Sports, Christmas, 226 138, 143–144, 159 Cigar clubs, 200–201 Disney VIP, 140 Cigarz, 200, 213 Disney Worldport, 172, 177, 179, 186 Cinderella’s Golden Carousel, 124 Diversions, 110–147. See also Rides and Cinderella-style glass slippers, 181 attractions Cirque du Soleil, 206, 213 Downtown Orlando, 144–146 CityJazz, 201, 204, 213 International Drive, 143, 144, Civic Theatre of Central Florida, 146, 147 208, 213 orientation, 112–114 Climate, 223 Orlando, 138, 144 The Club at Firestone, 205, 214 Doctor Doom’s Fearfall, 120, 129 Clyde & Seamore Take Pirate Doctors, 224 Island, 133 Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede, Coin-pressing machines, 180 205, 214 College-team apparel, 182–183 Dolphins, swimming with, 161–162 Comedy clubs, 204–205 Downtown Disney Comedy Warehouse, 204, 214 nightlife and entertainment, Conservation Station, 126 196, 201, 202, 206, Continental Airlines Vacations, 19 212–216, 218 Convention center, 223 restaurants, 80–81 Country Bear Jamboree, 124, 127 shopping, 171 Cover charges, 197 West Side, 196–197, 201 Cowboys, 203, 214 Downtown Orlando Crew’s Cup Lounge, 202, 214 diversions, 144–146 Crossroads at Lake Buena Vista, 172 nightlife and entertainment, Cruises, 19 197, 199, 201, 204, 205, 208, GENERAL INDEX Cyber Image, 171 212–219 restaurants, 94, 101, 102, 106 Dance clubs, 199–200 Driving around, 224 Dapy, 172, 176, 177, 186 Dr. Seuss’ All the Books You Can Delta Dream Vacations, 19 Read, 179, 186 Dentists, 223 Dudley Do-Right’s Ripsaw Falls, Dinner theaters, 205–208 122, 142 Dinosaur (Animal Kingdom), 119, 141 Dueling Dragons, 119, 129–120 Disabilities, travelers with, 229 Dumbo the Flying Elephant, 125 Discounted tickets, 10–11, 224 Discovery Cove, 118, 143, 161 Eagle Pines course, 156 admission, 116–117 Earthquake: The Big One, 129 Disney at Home, 175, 186 Eastwood Golf Club, 154–155 DISNEY WALT Disney characters. See also Mickey 8 Seconds, 203, 214 WORLD Mouse 8Trax, 201, 214 clothing, 180 Electrical Water Pageant, 140 meals with, 67, 77–79, 95, 96, 98, Ellen’s Energy Adventure, 127 100, 102, 103 Emergencies, 224 Disney Cruise Line, 19 Enchanted Tiki Room, 127 08_572725_bindex.qxd 8/27/04 11:08 PM Page 232 232 Epcot, 144, 164 Grand Cypress Equestrian Center, restaurants, 76, 78, 82, 85–86 162–163 rides and attractions, 127–128, Grand Cypress Racquet Club, 159 139, 141 Grande Lakes, 29 shopping, 170–171, 178, 179 Grande Pines Golf Club, 154 Epcot International Flower and Garden The Great Movie Ride, 131–132 Festival, 225 The groove, 200, 215 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival, 226 Halloween Horror Nights, 226 ESPN World, 203–204, 214 Hard Rock Live Orlando, 199, 215 E.T. Adventure, 129 Hard Rock Vault, 135, 144 EUROSPAIN by the Arribas Brothers, Harry P.Leu Gardens, 165 181, 187 Haunted Mansion, 124 Expedition: Everest, 142 Hidden Mickeys, 8 “Extra Magic Hours,” 11, 24 Hidden Treasures of the World ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Showcase, 139 Encounter, 142 High tea restaurants, 72 The Holy Land Experience, Fantasia Fairways, 160 136–137, 144 Fantasia Gardens Miniature Golf, 160 Honey, I Shrunk the Audience, 127 Fantasmic!, 137 Honey, I Shrunk the Kids Movie Fantasmic Dinner Package, 85 Set Adventure, 130 FASTPASS, 8–9, 114 Honeymoons, 11 Festival Bay, 169, 183, 187 Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue, Festival of the Lion King, 132 206, 215 Festivals and special events, 225–226 Horseback riding, 162–163 Fireworks, 140–141 Horse World Riding Stables, 163 Fishing, 157–158 Hospitality Center (SeaWorld), 134 Flea World, 174, 187 Hot-air ballooning, 163 Florida Citrus Bowl, 138, 144 Hotels.com, 19 Florida Film Festival, 225 House of Blues, 198–199, 201, 215 Florida Golfing, 151 House of Blues Gospel Brunch, The Florida Mall, 173, 187 207, 215 Florida Wild, 172, 187 Hoypoloi, 176, 187 Fort Wilderness Resort & Humonga Kowabunga, 153 Campground, 159, 164 Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress horseback riding, 163 golf course, 154 Frontier Trading Post, 179, 187 Hydra Fighter, 151 Fuji Flyer, 152 Ice cream parlors, 86–87 Gardens, 164–165 IllumiNations, 141 Gardens of the World, 165 Incredible Hulk Coaster, 120, 129 Gator Jumparoo, 134 Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular, Gatorland, 134–135, 144 131, 132 Gator Wrestlin’, 134 “Indy Truck,” 179, 187–188 Gay and lesbian travelers, 225 International Drive nightlife, 199, 205, 214, 218, 219 accommodations, 50, 54, 55, resources, 226 57–59 GayDay, 225 diversions, 143, 144, 146, 147 GENERAL INDEX Ghirardelli Soda Fountain & Chocolate restaurants, 92–94, 96, 99–101, Shop, 177–178, 187 103, 104 Golf, 154–156 International Flower & Garden equipment and apparel, 178 Festival, 165 resources, 151 International Food and Wine GolfOrlando, 151 Festival, 67 Golfpac, 151 International Gateway, 126 Golf resorts, 40–41 Irish pubs, 202 Goofy’s Barnstormer, 123 Islands of Adventure, 144–145, 171 Gospel Brunch, 207, 215 rides and attractions, WORLD 129–130, 141 WALT DISNEY WALT 08_572725_bindex.qxd 8/27/04 11:08 PM Page 233 233 Islands of Adventure Trading Company, Magic Kingdom, 5, 44, 145 179, 188 accommodations, 23, 30 It’s a Small World, 124 restaurants, 83–84, 93, 95, 96, 100, 103, 106 Jazz, 201–202 rides and attractions, Jellyrolls Piano Bar, 208, 215 126, 137, 142 Jim Henson’s Muppet*Vision 3-D, 131 shopping, 170, 179 Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville, Magic Masters, 182, 188 199, 215 Magnolia Golf Course, 155, 156 Jimmy Neutron’s Nicktoon Blast, 129 Makahiki Luau, 207, 216 Job opportunities at WDW, 10 Mako’s, 199 Journey to Atlantis, 122, 133, 141 Mall at Millenia, 169, 173, 188 Jungle Crocs of the World, 134 Manatees: The Last Generation?, 134 Jurassic Park River Adventure, Mannequins Dance Palace, 200, 216 121–122, 129 The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, 123 Kali River Rapids, 122 Marine Mammal Keeper Kate O’Brien’s Irish Pub, 202, 215 Experience, 161 Kennels, 44 Marriages, 11 Keys to the Kingdom tour, 139–140 Marvel Super Hero Island, 126 Kilimanjaro Safaris, 118 Medieval Times Dinner & Kirkman Ale House, 204, 215–216 Tournament, 206, 216 Kissimmee Men in Black Alien Attack, 128 accommodations, 50, 55–58, 60 The Mercado, 173, 197 nightlife and entertainment, Mickey Mouse, 9–10 212, 216 best places to find, 125–126 Kissimmee Bay Country Club, 155 Hidden Mickeys, 8 Kissimmee KOA Kampground, 44, 57 Mickey’s Jammin’ Jungle Parade, 137 Kissimmee Oaks Golf Club, 155 Mickey’s PhilharMagic, 126 Kissimmee