Birnbaum's Walt Disney World 2002: Expert Advice from the Inside Source

by Safro, Jill

• ISBN13: 9780786853397
• ISBN10: 0786853395
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-10-01
• Publisher: Hyperion (P)

Summary

In Birnbaums Walt Disney World, the most respected and well-known name in travel guides, takes readers to the worlds most popular tourist attraction. Since this guide is the only guide thats official, this book includes the most accurate information on prices, attractions, and changes for 2002, including exclusive coverage of the year-long celebration to mark 100 Years of Disney Magic and a detailed look at Disneys Pop Century resort, the newest larger-than-life value resort. Also new are updated customized travel tips for teenagers, international travelers, guests with disabilities, and families with young children, and a comprehensive character meal chart to help guests pick their favourite dining spots. All the information you have come to expect from the worlds leading travel guide, including prices, insider tips, valuable coupons, and much more, is here to help you make your stay a magical and memorable one.

Table of Contents

Getting Ready to Go	7	(40)
Here is all the practical information you need to organize a Walt Disney World visit, down to the smallest detail: when to go; how to get there; how to save money and work within a budget; plus sample schedules; and hints for parents, travelers with disabilities, singles, and older visitors
Transportation & Accommodations	47	(42)
Two big questions about Walt Disney World are where to stay and how to get around. Accommodations range from concierge suites to modest campsites, with thousands of rooms, villas, even treehouses, in between. Our guide describes every Disney resort, with details presented in a handy chart. And we explain the World's vast transportation systems, to boot
Magic Kingdom	89	(30)
The enchantment of Walt Disney World is most apparent in the wealth of attractions and amusements that fill this, the most famous entertainment zone of all. Our land-by-land guide describes all there is to see and do, where to shop, and how to avoid the crowds, plus plenty of other insider tips
Epcot	119	(32)
A gleaming silver geosphere introduces Walt Disney World's wonderland of discovery-an ambitious exploration of the world of the future as well as the present. Future World and a World Showcase offer every visitor the opportunity to be a global and cerebral voyager, without setting foot outside Florida. Here's how to make the most of this uniquely fascinating destination
Disney-MGM Studios	151	(16)
Now's your chance to be part of Hollywood's golden years. Everything from the magic of animation to the excitement of daring stunts and special effects is waiting to be enjoyed. There are also opportunities to go behind the scenes, create sound effects, and even experience a thrill ride or two. We've developed strategies for seeing this Tinseltown, ensuring the most fun and the least time standing around
Animal Kingdom	167	(16)
This latest addition to Walt Disney World's theme park lineup celebrates the circle of life and all the wonders of the animal world. Amid nature's soothing majesty, you'll experience a stirring African safari, dodge dastardly dinosaurs, and ride raging rapids. Our detailed coverage guarantees a fin-filled trip to a place where humans are humbly reminded of their tenuous position in the food chain
Everything Else in the World	183	(22)
Beyond the theme park boundaries lie countless acres full of just the sorts of wonders for which Disney is famous: state-of-the-art water parks, and a nighttime entertainment, shopping, and dining district among them. So if you want to ride down watery slides, dance the night away, shop at elegant boutiques, pamper yourself at a spa, or even learn a few tricks of the trade by slipping behind the scenes, this chapter will help you find your way
Sports	205	(10)
Walt Disney World has more tennis courts and golf greens than most posh resorts, plus plenty of places for boating, biking, horseback riding, swimming, and fishing. The rest of the sporting bases are covered by Disney's Wide World of Sports complex, a multi-sport facility that aims to please athlete and spectator alike. Here's how to combine these options with the rest of the fun at Walt Disney World
Good Meals, Great Times	215
Restaurants around Disney World property run the gamut from simple snack shops to bastions of haute cuisine. Choices are nearly endless, so we've organized them into an area-by-area directory that lets you know where each restaurant is located and what specialties it offers, and a roundup of the dining spots we consider Birn-baum's Bests. We also tell you about the dinner shows, the best family fare, where to dine with Disney characters, and where to enjoy an after-dinner drink