PassPorter Disneyland Resort and Southern California Attractions The Unique Travel Guide, Planner, Organizer, Journal, and Keepsake!

by Marx, Jennifer; Marx, Dave

• ISBN13: 9781587710049
• ISBN10: 1587710048
• Format: Spiral Bound
• Copyright: 2006-05-18
• Publisher: PassPorter Travel Press

Summary

This comprehensive guidebook features a wealth of information on Disneyland and other family-oriented Southern California attractions. The exhaustive section on Disneyland includes oversized, fold-out color maps; a four-page description of each Disney-owned hotel, complete with room layouts; reviews of park restaurants with average meal price including tax and tip; and detailed write-ups of theme park attractions, with ratings, age, height, and accessibility requirements, and typical wait times. Special attention is given to Disneyland’s 50th anniversary celebration, which includes new and refurbished attractions, parades, and fireworks. Also highlighted are nearby destinations including Knott’s Berry Farm, Universal Studios, Six Flags Magic Mountain, Hollywood, downtown Los Angeles, Balboa Park, the San Diego Zoo, Sea World, San Diego’s Old Town, Legoland, and the San Diego Wild Animal Park. Durable and easy to use, the book features a practical spiral binding, elastic band closure, space to jot notes and itineraries, and 14 bound-in organizer pockets that hold maps, photos, brochures, passes, and receipts.

Table of Contents

You're Going to Disneyland!	p. 1
Disney Dreaming	p. 2
Planning Your Adventure	p. 3
Planning With Your PassPorter	p. 4
Finding Disney Information	p. 6
Budgeting for Your Vacation	p. 8
Money-Saving Programs and Tips	p. 10
Plan It Up! (Tips and Memories)	p. 12
Getting There (and Back!)	p. 13
The Best of Times	p. 14
Getting There	p. 15
By Car	p. 15
By Airplane	p. 16
By Train, Bus, Tour, and Boat	p. 19
Are We There Yet?	p. 20
Getting Around Town	p. 22
Adventuring! (Tips and Memories)	p. 28
Staying in Style	p. 29
Choosing a Hotel	p. 30
The Disney Hotels	p. 32
Disney Hotel Features and Amenities	p. 33
Finding the Best Disney Hotel Rates	p. 36
Choosing a Disney Hotel Package	p. 37
Reserving a Disney Hotel Room	p. 38
Disneyland Hotel	p. 39
Disney's Grand Californian Hotel	p. 43
Disney's Paradise Pier Hotel	p. 47
Good Neighbor Hotels	p. 51
Good Neighbor Suite Hotels	p. 53
Good Neighbor Superior Hotels	p. 57
Good Neighbor Moderate Hotels	p. 59
Good Neighbor Economy Hotels	p. 64
Very Cheap Hotels Near Disneyland	p. 65
Hotels Near Other Attractions	p. 67
Knott's Berry Farm Hotels	p. 68
Universal Studios Hollywood Hotels	p. 69
Los Angeles Hotels	p. 70
San Diego Hotels	p. 72
Disney Vacation Club	p. 74
Special Places for Special Guests	p. 75
The Last Resort (Tips and Memories)	p. 78
Touring the Lands	p. 79
Disney Park Passwords	p. 80
Disney Park Passes	p. 82
Disney Park Hours	p. 84
Hitting the Pavement	p. 85
Disney Park Tips and Ratings	p. 86
Disneyland Park	p. 87
Entertainment and Shopping	p. 88
Our Favorite Disneyland Touring Plans	p. 89a
Making the Most of Disneyland Park	p. 91
Getting the Best at Disneyland Park	p. 92
Understanding and Using the Attraction Descriptions and Ratings	p. 93
Disneyland Evening Entertainment	p. 107
Disneyland's 50th Anniversary	p. 108
Disney's California Adventure (DCA)	p. 109
Entertainment and Shopping	p. 110
Our Favorite Touring Plans	p. 111a
Making the Most of DCA	p. 113
Getting the Best at DCA	p. 114
Evening Entertainment at DCA	p. 122
Downtown Disney	p. 123
Playing at Downtown Disney	p. 124
Making Your Way at Downtown Disney	p. 125
Getting the Most of Downtown Disney	p. 126
Universal Studios Hollywood	p. 127
Making Your Way to Universal Studios	p. 128
Making the Most of Universal Studios	p. 130
Universal CityWalk	p. 135
Playing at Universal CityWalk	p. 136
Making Your Way at Universal CityWalk	p. 137
Making the Most of Universal CityWalk	p. 138
Knott's Berry Farm	p. 139
Making Your Way to Knott's	p. 140
Making the Most of Knott's	p. 142
Cooling Off at Knott's Soak City	p. 150
Six Flags Magic Mountain	p. 151
Making Your Way to Six Flags	p. 152
Cooling Off at Six Flags Hurricane Harbor	p. 154
Legoland	p. 155
Making Your Way to LEGOLAND	p. 156
Making the Most of LEGOLAND	p. 158
SeaWorld San Diego	p. 167
Making the Most of SeaWorld	p. 168
San Diego Zoo	p. 169
Making the Most of San Diego Zoo	p. 170
San Diego Zoo's Wild Animal Park	p. 171
Making the Most of Wild Animal Park	p. 172
Balboa Park	p. 173
Making the Most of Balboa Park	p. 174
More Southern California Attractions	p. 175
Anaheim Area Attractions	p. 176
Beaches and Pacific Coast Highway	p. 176
Pasadena Area	p. 179
Hollywood/Beverly Hills	p. 180
Downtown Los Angeles	p. 182
Movie Studios	p. 183
San Diego	p. 184
Deciding What To Do	p. 186
Touring Tips and Memories	p. 190
Feasting and Snacking	p. 191
Deciding on Dining	p. 192
Disney's Priority Seating	p. 193
All About Disney Eateries	p. 194
Understanding and Using the Eatery Descriptions and Ratings	p. 196
Eatery Descriptions	p. 197
Character Meals	p. 220
Special Disney Dining Opportunities	p. 222
A Recipe for Fun (Tips and Memories)	p. 226
Making More Magic	p. 227
Disney's Guided Tours	p. 228
Recreation and Sports	p. 230
Treasure Hunts	p. 231
VIP Tips	p. 235
Childcare	p. 237
Special Occasions	p. 238
Special Events and Holidays	p. 239
More Disney Destinations	p. 241
Beyond This Book	p. 243
Your Own Disneyland	p. 246
Index	p. 247
Web Site Index	p. 260
Notes & Photos	p. 265
Autographs	p. 274
PassPorter Online (Web Site)	p. 277
Register Your PassPorter	p. 278
PassPorter Goodies	p. 279
More PassPorters	p. 280
Vacation At-A-Glance	p. 282
PassPockets
Our Journey
Our Room(s)
Our First Day	p. 1
Our Second Day	p. 2
Our Third Day	p. 3
Our Fourth Day	p. 4
Our Fifth Day	p. 5
Our Sixth Day	p. 6
Our Seventh Day	p. 7
Our Eighth Day	p. 8
Our Ninth Day	p. 9
Our Tenth Day	p. 10
Our Special Day
Our Magic Memories and Trip Report
List of Maps, Worksheets, and Charts
Budget Worksheet	p. 9
Cost/Crowds/Temperature/Rainfall Chart	p. 14
Los Angeles Intl. Airport Map	p. 17
Ontario Airport Map	p. 17
John Wayne Airport Map	p. 18
Long Beach Airport Map	p. 18
Travel Worksheet	p. 24
Packing List	p. 26
Hotel Category Checklist	p. 31
Feature Comparison Chart	p. 33
Disneyland Hotel Map	p. 42
Disney's Grand Californian Map	p. 46
Disney's Paradise Pier Hotel Map	p. 50
Good Neighbor Hotels Map	p. 51
Good Neighbor Hotel Comparisons	p. 52
Greater L.A. Area Hotels Map	p. 67
Lodging Worksheet	p. 76
Pass Comparison Chart	p. 83
Disneyland Attractions At-A-Glance	p. 89a
Disneyland Park Fold-Out Map	p. 90
Charting the Attractions at...
...Main Street, U.S.A.	p. 94
...Adventureland	p. 95
...New Orleans Square	p. 96
...Critter Country	p. 97
...Frontierland	p. 98
...Fantasyland	p. 100
...Mickey's Toontown	p. 103
...Tomorrowland	p. 105
DCA Attractions At-A-Glance	p. 111b
DCA Fold-Out Map	p. 112
Charting the Attractions at...
...Hollywood Pictures Backlot	p. 115
...Golden State	p. 117
..."a bug's land"	p. 119
...Paradise Pier	p. 120
Downtown Disney Map	p. 125
Universal Studios Hollywood Map	p. 131
Charting the Attractions	p. 132
Universal CityWalk Map	p. 137
Knott's Berry Farm Park Map	p. 143
Charting the Attractions at...
...Indian Trails and Ghost Town	p. 144
...Ghost Town and Wild Water	p. 145
...Boardwalk	p. 146
...Fiesta Village	p. 147
...Camp Snoopy	p. 148
Leogland Park Map	p. 159
Charting the Attractions at...
...Dino Island and Miniland USA	p. 160
...Fun Town	p. 161
...Knight's Kingdom	p. 163
...Imagination Zone	p. 164
...Explore Village	p. 166
Touring Worksheet	p. 188
Disneyland Park Eateries	p. 197
Disney's California Adv. Eateries	p. 201
Downtown Disney Eateries	p. 204
Disneyland's Hotel Eateries	p. 207
Universal Studios Eateries	p. 211
Universal CityWalk Eateries	p. 213
Knott's Berry Farm Eateries	p. 216
Other Area Eateries	p. 218
Meal Worksheets	p. 224
Bonus Features...
Southern California Area Map and Mileage Chart
2006/2007 Planning Calendars and Planning Timeline
Bookplate for personalization
Fold-out, full-color maps for Disneyland's theme parks
Labels and tabs to customize your PassPorter
Disneyland Property Map
Important Telephone Numbers, Reminders, and Addresses
Page Protector and Marker
An elastic band to keep your book securely closed
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