Walt Disney World with Kids, 2002

by Wiley, Kim Wright

ISBN13:

9780761530503

ISBN10:

0761530509

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Trade Paper

Pub. Date:

6/1/2001

Publisher(s):

Prima Lifestyles

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This is the ultimate guide to family fun at Disney World and Orlando's other spectacular theme parks. Written by a kid-travel expert with the help of more than 300 families, this is the only book you need for a perfect Orlando getaway. You'll discover touring plans for families with children of all ages and interests, time- and money-saving tips, and age-related and "scare factor" ratings for rides and attractions. Inside you'll find: Favorite attractions for kids, preteens, and teens Tips for saving up to 20% at Disney-owned hotels Helpful hints for avoiding crowds and lines Updates on Disney's FASTPASS system Detailed maps, must-see lists, itineraries, and restaurant guides And so much more!

Helpful Phone Numbers

List of Maps

List of Quick Guide Reference Tables

Abbreviations, Terms, and Icons

xii

Preface

xiii

Before You Leave Home

(38)

Map of Walt Disney World

(2)

What Time of Year Should We Visit?

(3)

How Long Should We Stay?

(1)

Should We Take the Kids Out of School?

(3)

Should We Buy a Package?

(5)

What Kind of Ticket Do We Need?

(5)

Ticket Purchases and Advance Reservations

(6)

Things to Discuss with Your Kids Before You Leave Home

(6)

Don't Leave Home Without

(1)

How to Get Up-to-Date Information Before You Leave

(1)

Getting Info at the Hotel

(1)

Getting Info in the Parks

(1)

The Frantic Factor

(3)

Choosing a Hotel

(48)

Map of Walt Disney World Hotels

(2)

Guide to On-Site Hotels

(1)

General Information About the On-Site Disney Hotels

(1)

Quick Guide to On-Site Hotels

(2)

Is It Worth the Expense to Stay on Site?

(2)

The Advantages of Staying on Site

(5)

Rating the On-Site Disney Hotels

(28)

Off-Site Hotels: Which Location Is Best?

(6)

Once You Get There

(28)

Bare Necessities: Strollers, Babies, and First Aid

(5)

Things You Don't Want to Think About

(3)

Saving Time

(2)

Saving Money

(4)

Meeting the Disney Characters

102

(1)

Disney Photo Ops

103

(1)

Camcorder Taping Tips

104

(1)

Best Souvenirs

105

(2)

Special Tips for Extra-Crowded Times

107

(1)

Special Tips for Big Families

108

(1)

Special Tips for Grandparents

109

(1)

Special Tips for Pregnant Guests

110

(2)

Special Tips for Disabled Guests

112

(3)

Touring Tips and Plans

115

(26)

General Disney World Touring Tips

116

(11)

The FASTPASS System

127

(2)

Touring Tips for Visitors Staying on Site

129

(1)

Touring Tips for Visitors Staying off Site

130

(2)

How to Customize a Touring Plan

132

(9)

The Magic Kingdom

141

(42)

Map of the Magic Kingdom

142

(2)

Getting to the Magic Kingdom

144

(1)

Getting Around the Magic Kingdom

145

(1)

Tips for Your First Hour in the Magic Kingdom

146

(1)

Main Street Touring Tips

147

(1)

Fantasyland

148

(2)

Quick Guide to Magic Kingdom Attractions

150

(8)

Mickey's Toontown Fair

158

(2)

Tomorrowland

160

(5)

Adventureland, Frontierland, and Liberty Square Touring Tips

165

(1)

Adventureland

166

(3)

Frontierland

169

(3)

Liberty Square

172

(2)

Full-Service Restaurants in the Magic Kingdom

174

(2)

Notable Fast-Food Restaurants in the Magic Kingdom

176

(1)

Afternoon Resting Places

176

(1)

Best Vantage Points for Watching the Parades

177

(1)

Quick Guide to Full-Service Restaurants in the Magic Kingdom

178

(1)

Best Restroom Locations in the Magic Kingdom

178

(2)

Tips for Your Last Hour in the Magic Kingdom

180

(1)

Tips for Leaving the Magic Kingdom

181

(2)

Epcot

183

(36)

Map of Epcot

184

(2)

Getting to Epcot

186

(1)

Getting Around Epcot

187

(1)

Tips for Your First Hour at Epcot

187

(1)

Epcot Touring Tips

188

(4)

Quick Guide to Epcot Attractions

192

(2)

Future World

194

(11)

World Showcase

205

(4)

General Information About Epcot Restaurants

209

(1)

Full-Service Restaurants at Epcot

210

(1)

Notable Fast-Food Restaurants at Epcot

211

(1)

Quick Guide to Full-Service Restaurants at Epcot

212

(3)

Epcot Extras

215

(1)

Afternoon Resting Places at Epcot

216

(1)

Best Restroom Locations at Epcot

217

(1)

Tips for Your Last Hour at Epcot

217

(1)

Tips for Leaving Epcot

218

(1)

Disney-MGM Studios Theme Park

219

(30)

Map of Disney-MGM Studios

220

(2)

Getting to the Disney-MGM Studios Theme Park

222

(1)

100 Years of Magic

222

(1)

Getting Around MGM

223

(1)

Tips for Your First Hour at MGM

223

(1)

MGM Touring Tips

224

(2)

MGM Attractions

226

(2)

Quick Guide to MGM Attractions

228

(16)

Meeting the Characters at MGM

244

(1)

Full-Service Restaurants at MGM

245

(1)

Notable Fast-Food Restaurants at MGM

245

(1)

Quick Guide to Full-Service Restaurants at MGM

246

(1)

Tips for Your Last Hour at MGM

247

(1)

Tips for Leaving MGM

248

(1)

The Animal Kingdom

249

(22)

Map of Animal Kingdom

250

(2)

The Newest Park

252

(1)

Getting to the Animal Kingdom

253

(1)

Getting Around the Animal Kingdom

253

(1)

Tips for Your First Hour in the Animal Kingdom

253

(1)

Animal Kingdom Touring Tips

254

(2)

Animal Kingdom Attractions

256

(2)

Quick Guide to Animal Kingdom Attractions

258

(8)

Quick Guide to Full-Service Restaurants in the Animal Kingdom

266

(1)

Food Choices in the Animal Kingdom

267

(2)

Tips for Your Last Hour at the Animal Kingdom

269

(1)

Tips for Leaving the Animal Kingdom

269

(2)

The Disney World Water Parks

271

(18)

Map of Walt Disney World Water Parks

272

(2)

Getting to the Water Parks

274

(2)

River Country

276

(2)

Typhoon Lagoon

278

(4)

Blizzard Beach

282

(4)

Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach Touring Tips

286

(3)

The Rest of the World

289

(34)

Map of Downtown Disney and Pleasure Island

290

(2)

Beyond the Major Parks

292

(1)

Getting to the Rest of the World

292

(1)

Downtown Disney

293

(2)

Downtown Disney Marketplace

295

(1)

Pleasure Island

296

(3)

Downtown Disney West Side

299

(2)

DisneyQuest

301

(1)

Cirque du Soleil

302

(1)

BoardWalk and the ESPN Center

303

(2)

Disney Extras

305

(3)

Quick Guide to Full-Service Restaurants in the Rest of the World

308

(5)

That Sportin' Life: On Water

313

(3)

That Sportin' Life: On Land

316

(4)

Disney's Wide World of Sports

320

(3)

Dining at Disney

323

(32)

Full-Service Restaurants at Disney

324

(1)

Definition of Restaurant Ratings

324

(2)

Quick Guide to Full-Service Restaurants

326

(8)

Restaurant Descriptions

334

(19)

Finding Healthful Food

353

(2)

The Disney Cruise Line

355

(12)

The Disney Cruise Line Vacation Package

356

(2)

Approximate Costs

358

(2)

Lodging

360

(1)

Dining

361

(1)

Ports of Call

362

(1)

Kids' Programs

363

(1)

Onboard Entertainment

364

(3)

Disney After Dark

367

(14)

Disney World After Dark with the Kids

368

(4)

Disney World After Dark Without the Kids: Finding a Sitter

372

(5)

Dining Without the Kids

377

(4)

Universal Orlando

381

(38)

Map of Universal Orlando

382

(3)

Map of Universal Studios

385

(1)

What's Universal Orlando?

386

(2)

Tips for Your First Hour at Universal Studios

388

(2)

Universal Studios Touring Tips

390

(4)

The Scare Factor at Universal Studios

394

(3)

Favorite Preteen and Teen Attractions at Universal

397

(1)

Universal Studios Attractions

397

(3)

Quick Guide to Universal Attractions

400

(15)

The Best Food Bets at Universal Studios

415

(4)

Islands of Adventure

419

(24)

Map of Islands of Adventure

421

(1)

Islands of Adventure

422

(1)

Tips for Your First Hour at Islands of Adventure

423

(1)

Islands of Adventure Touring Tips

423

(2)

The Scare Factor at Islands of Adventure

425

(4)

Islands of Adventure Attractions

429

(1)

Quick Guide to Islands of Adventure Attractions

430

(9)

Tips for Your Last Hour at Islands of Adventure

439

(1)

CityWalk

439

(4)

Life Beyond Disney World: Sea World and Other Orlando Attractions

443

(14)

Sea World

444

(6)

Discovery Cove

450

(1)

Gatorland

451

(1)

Wet'n Wild

452

(1)

Off-Site Dinner Shows for the Whole Family

453

(4)

Index

457

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