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The perfect trip planner for America's #1 vacation destination * Orlando is the top destination in the U.S., with visitor totals expected to hit 48 million in 2005 * Disney World is not only a favorite family vacation spot, but the nation's #1 honeymoon destination as well, with a total of 14.3 million Magic Kingdom visitors in 2002 * Other area parks also boast impressive attendance: 6.9 million people visited Universal Studios Florida and 5.1 million stopped off at SeaWorld in 2002 * Includes a giant, full-color foldout map

List of Maps	p. vi
What's New in Walt Disney World & Orlando	p. 1
The Best of Walt Disney World & Orlando	p. 4
By the Numbers	p. 5
The Best Orlando Experiences	p. 6
Chills & Thrills	p. 7
The Best Hotel Bets	p. 10
The Best Dining Bets	p. 12
Orlando's Best Online Sites	p. 13
Planning Your Trip to Walt Disney World & Orlando	p. 15
Visitor Information	p. 15
Walt Disney World & Orlando--Red Alert Checklist	p. 16
Money	p. 18
What Things Cost in Orlando	p. 19
When to Go	p. 21
Orlando Area Calendar of Events	p. 22
Insurance, Health & Safety	p. 28
Specialized Travel Resources	p. 30
Kid-Friendly Tours	p. 34
Planning Your Trip Online	p. 38
Frommers.com: The Complete Travel Resource	p. 39
The 21st-Century Traveler	p. 40
Online Traveler's Toolbox	p. 41
Getting There	p. 42
Flying With Film & Video	p. 45
Packages for the Independent Traveler	p. 47
A Mickey Mouse Affair: Getting Married at Walt Disney World	p. 48
Disney Cruise Packages	p. 49
Recommended Reading	p. 50
For International Visitors	p. 52
Preparing for Your Trip	p. 52
Walt Disney World Services for International Visitors	p. 53
Getting to & Around the U.S.	p. 62
Fast Facts: For the International Traveler	p. 64
Getting to Know Walt Disney World & Orlando	p. 70
Orientation	p. 70
Orlando Neighborhoods in Brief	p. 73
Getting Around	p. 75
Fast Facts: Walt Disney World & Orlando	p. 78
Where to Stay	p. 82
Staying For Less	p. 84
The Perks of Staying with Mickey	p. 85
Places to Stay in Walt Disney World	p. 88
"Official" Hotels in Lake Buena Vista	p. 102
Other Lake Buena Vista Area Hotels	p. 105
Places to Stay in the Kissimmee Area	p. 110
Coming Soon	p. 113
Homes Away from Home	p. 114
Places to Stay in the International Drive Area	p. 115
Two Grand New HOtels	p. 120
Orlando Bed & Breakfasts	p. 123
Downtown Orlando	p. 124
Where to Dine	p. 125
Restaurants by Cuisine	p. 126
Places to Dine in Walt Disney World	p. 129
The Chef's Table: The Best Seat in the World	p. 141
Places to Dine in Lake Buena Vista	p. 145
Places to Dine in Universal Orlando	p. 149
Places to Dine in the International Drive Area	p. 152
Places to Dine Elsewhere in Orlando	p. 157
Not Just Fries	p. 162
Only in Orlando: Dining with Disney Characters	p. 163
Exploring Walt Disney World	p. 166
Essentials	p. 166
Making Your Visit More Enjoyable	p. 169
FASTPASS	p. 171
Suggested Itineraries	p. 171
Hidden Treasure	p. 177
The Magic Kingdom	p. 177
Frommer's Rates the Rides	p. 180
A (Baker's) Dozen Suggestions for Fewer Headaches	p. 184
Epcot	p. 195
Top 10 Orlando-Area Activities for Grown-Ups	p. 198
Behind the Scenes: Special Tours in Walt Disney World	p. 200
Great Things to Buy at Epcot	p. 208
Disney-MGM Studios	p. 212
Find the Hidden Mickeys	p. 216
Animal Kingdom	p. 221
Animal Kingdom Tip Sheet	p. 224
Disney Water Parks	p. 230
Water Park Dos & Don'ts	p. 232
Did You Know?	p. 233
Other WDW Attractions	p. 234
DisneyQuest	p. 235
Exploring Beyond Disney: Universal Orlando, SeaWorld & Other Attractions	p. 237
Universal Studios Florida	p. 238
Suggested Itineraries	p. 244
Frommer's Rates the Rides	p. 246
Universal Cuisine	p. 250
Islands of Adventure	p. 251
Some Practical Advice for Island Adventurers	p. 252
Suggested Itineraries	p. 255
Great Things to Buy at Islands of Adventure	p. 260
SeaWorld	p. 264
More Active Fun at SeaWorld	p. 270
Other Area Attractions	p. 274
Staying Active	p. 281
Hitting the Links	p. 283
Spectator Sports	p. 284
Attractions Outside Orlando	p. 286
Shopping	p. 288
The Shopping Scene	p. 288
A Disney Bargain? The World's Best-Kept Secret	p. 291
Other Shopping in Orlando	p. 293
Walt Disney World & Orlando After Dark	p. 295
The Performing Arts	p. 295
Dinner Theater	p. 297
Prime Rib and a Side of Murder	p. 300
At Walt Disney World	p. 300
Not Your Ordinary Circus	p. 303
CityWalk	p. 304
Lounging Around	p. 306
Hot Spots in Downtown Orlando	p. 308
Gay & Lesbian Nightspots	p. 310
Sports Bars	p. 311
Unsportsmanlike Options	p. 311
Side Trips from Orlando	p. 312
Tampa	p. 312
How to See Busch Gardens	p. 318
Cocoa Beach, Cape Canaveral & the Space Coast	p. 331
Daytona Beach	p. 339
Orlando in Depth	p. 352
Orlando History 101, or How a Mouse Changed a Southern Town	p. 352
Dateline	p. 352
Useful Toll-Free Numbers & Websites	p. 359
Index	p. 362
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