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Seven Great Features and Benefits offered ONLY by the Unofficial Guidesr: Practical tips on when to go and how to beat the crowds at 11 of Central Florida's best them parks Firsthand information on what's worthwhile and what's not at major attractions The inside scoop on where to go for the best roller coaster action Complete coverage of Universal Florida, including Islands of Adventurer, CityWalkr, and detailed restaurant reviews Comprehensive chapters on SeaWorld and Discovery Cover, Busch Gardensr, Kennedy Space Center, Gatorlandr, and the Holy Land Experiencer Comparisons of all area water parks The straight story on Orlando-area dinner theaters and nightlife

BOB SEHLINGER is the author of The Unofficial Guide to Walt DisneyWorld and the executive publisher of the Unofficial Guide series.

GRANT RAFTER is a graduate of Dartmouth College and a professional writer. He makes his home in Maine.

List of Maps
About the Authors
Introduction
Why "Unofficial"?
There's Another World Out There
The Attraction That Ate Florida
Trying to Reason with the Tourist Season
It Takes More Than One Book to Do the Job Right
Letters and Comments from Readers
Accommodations
Orlando Lodging Options
Selecting and Booking a Hotel
Getting a Good Deal on a Room
Condominiums and Vacation Homes
Orlando's Best Hotels for Families
Hotels and Motels: Rated and Ranked
What's in a Room?
Room Ratings
A Word about Toll-free Telephone Numbers
The Top 30 Best Deals
How The Hotels Compare
Hotel Information Chart
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Getting There
Admission Prices
Arriving
Contacting Busch Gardens
Attractions
Morocco
Egypt
Nairobi
Timbuktu
Congo
Jungala
Stanleyville
Bird Gardens
Dining
Shopping
Cypress Gardens
Getting There
Admission Prices
Arriving
Contacting Cypress Gardens
Attractions
Adventure Grove
Kids' Rides
Splash Island
Jubilee Junction/Lake Eloise
Nature's Way
The Junior Water Ski Experience and the Junior Belle Program
Star Haven Amphitheatre
Dining
Shopping
Gatorland
Getting There
Admission Prices
Arriving
Contacting Gatorland
Attractions
Gatorland Adventure Tours
Dining
Shopping
The Holy Land Experience
Getting There
Admission Prices
Arriving
Contacting the Holy Land Experience
Attractions
Dining
Shopping
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
Getting There
Admission Prices
Arriving
Contacting Kennedy Space Center
Attractions
Visitor Center Complex Hub
Kennedy Space Center Bus Tour
Other Tours
Viewing a Launch
Dining
Shopping
SeaWorld
Getting There
Admission Prices
Arriving
Contacting SeaWorld
Attractions
Dining
Shopping
Discovery Cove
Getting There
Prices and Reservations
Arriving
Universal Orlando
Disney's Hollywood Studios versus Universal Studios Florida
Universal Orlando
Lodging at Universal Orlando
Arriving at Universal Orlando
Early Entry and Universal Express
Singles Lines
Lockers
Universal, Kids, and Scary Stuff
Quitting Time
TNA Wrestling and Blue Man Group
Universal Studios Florida
Universal Studios Florida Attractions
Live Entertainment at Universal Studios
Universal Studios Florida Touring Plan
Buying Admission to Universal Studios Florida
Universal Studios Florida One-day Touring Plan
Universal's Islands of Adventure
Beware of the Wet and Wild
Getting Oriented at Islands of Adventure
Islands of Adventure Attractions
Marvel Super Hero Island
Toon Lagoon
Jurassic Park
The Lost Continent
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
Seuss Landing
Islands of Adventure Touring Plan
Islands of Adventure One-day Touring Plan
The Water Parks and Water Sports
Wet 'n Wild, Aquatica, and Adventure Island versus Disney Water Parks
A Flume-to-Flume Comparison
Wet 'n Wild
Body and Mat Slides
Raft and Tube Rides
Other Attractions
Wakezone
Aquatica by SeaWorld
Adventure Island
Admission Prices
Arriving
Getting There
Contacting Adventure Island
Attractions
Water Sports
Buena Vista Watersports
Orlando Watersports Complex
Miniature Golf
Old-Town U.S.A. and FunSpot U.S.A
Old-Town U.S.A
Getting There
Admission Prices
Arriving
Contacting Old-Town
Rides and Attractions
Nonticket Rides
Ticket Rides
Dining
Shopping
FunSpot U.S.A
Getting There
Admission Prices
Arriving
Contacting FunSpot
Rides and Attractions
International Drive
Plan Ahead
Getting There
Attractions
Airboat Tours, Horse Rides, Zoos, and Nature Tours
Airboats
Airboat Tours
Other Animal Attractions
Museums and Cultural Attractions
Kids and Museums
Attractions
After Dark
Dinner Shows
The Shows
Family-friendly Comedy Show
Universal Orlando CityWalk
Getting There
Admission Prices
Arriving
Contacting CityWalk
CityWalk Clubs
Metropolis and Matrix
Downtown Orlando/Church Street Station Area
Getting There
Bars and Clubs
Dining
Dining outside Walt Disney World
Take Out Express
Dining at Universal CityWalk
One Man's Treasure
Buffets and Meal Deals Outside Walt Disney World
Fast Food in the Theme Parks
Dining at Universal Orlando
Universal Orlando Restaurant Profiles
Accommodations Index
Restaurant Index
Subject Index
Unofficial Guide
Reader Survey
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