Rita Aero's Walt Disney World : The Essential Guide to Amazing Vacations

by Rita Aero

• ISBN13: 9780312254117
• ISBN10: 0312254113
• Format: Trade Paper
• Copyright: 2000-05-18
• Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin

Summary

Rita Aero has completely revolutionized the concept of the Walt Disney World vacation, opening up the Magic Kingdom to fun-loving vacationers everywhere--singles, couples, business travelers, families with children--and becoming the ultimate authority on planning the perfect Walt Disney World getaway. While Rita's book is also perfect for the "traditional" Walt Disney World family, it emphasizes the infinite grown-up pleasures of Disney World--scrumptious restaurant reviews, strategic hotel selection, tips to beat the maddening crowds. New this year there will be a section about Universal Studios Orlando. Rita Aero offers invaluable tips on how and when to avoid crowds, where and when to eat, and masterful packing tips, all packaged in her elegant, usable 2-color interior design. And Aero's vaunted website will expand the utility of the book by giving readers to-the-minute updates on attractions and money-saving offers. Rita Aero's Walt Disney World for Adults will be the guide for young-at-heart Walt Disney World vacationers.

Author Biography

Rita Aero has written more than 15 books and is an award-winning book designer. She has organized hundreds of tours for adult visitors to Walt Disney World. She lives in Sausalito, CA.

Table of Contents

THE AMAZING GUIDE™
New Features in the Odyssey Edition	7	(2)
Meet the E.A.R.S. Academy	9	(1)
The Readers Clubhouse Online	10	(1)
ESSENTIALS
First Things First	11	(1)
The ``World'' at a Glance	12	(2)
Predicting the Crowds & Weather	14	(2)
What to Expect Month by Month	16	(2)
Admission Tickets	18	(1)
Discount Strategies	19	(2)
Vacation Packages	21	(1)
Hotel Comparison Guides	22	(4)
Restaurant Selection Guides	26	(5)
Transportation Options	31	(2)
ATTRACTIONS
Touring Strategies	33	(1)
The Magic Kingdom	34	(14)
Future World at Epcot	48	(10)
World Showcase at Epcot	58	(10)
Disney-MGM Studios	68	(9)
Disney's Animal Kingdom	77	(9)
Typhoon Lagoon	86	(6)
Blizzard Beach	92	(6)
DisneyQuest	98	(6)
West Side at Downtown Disney	104	(5)
Pleasure Island at Downtown Disney	109	(6)
The Marketplace at Downtown Disney	115	(6)
Disney's BoardWalk	121	(5)
Fort Wilderness & River Country	126	(9)
HOTELS
Hotels at Walt Disney World	135	(32)
Off-Site Hotels	167	(6)
RESTAURANTS
Restaurants at the Attractions	173	(40)
Restaurants at the Resorts	213	(10)
SPECIAL EVENTS
Celebrations & Gatherings	223	(1)
Party Boat Excursions	224	(1)
Dining with Disney Characters	225	(2)
Dinner Shows & Entertaining Meals	227	(3)
Holiday Festivities	230	(3)
Weddings & Honeymoons	233	(2)
Guided Tours	235	(2)
The Disney Institute	237	(2)
Disney Cruises	239	(6)
RECREATION
Annual Sporting Events	245	(1)
Auto Racing	246	(1)
Bicycling & Bike Paths	247	(1)
Boating & Marinas	248	(2)
Fishing Excursions	250	(2)
Golf Courses	252	(3)
Miniature Golf	255	(1)
Spas & Fitness Centers	256	(2)
Tennis Clubs	258	(1)
Water Sports	259	(1)
Disney's Wide World of Sports	260	(1)
RESOURCES
Packing for a Disney Vacation	261	(1)
Orlando International Airport	262	(1)
Airport Hotels	263	(1)
Babysitting & Day Camps	264	(2)
Visitors with Special Needs	266	(2)
Shops & Services	268	(1)
Crossroads Shopping Center	269	(8)
Index	270	(7)
UNIVERSAL STUDIOS ESCAPE
Get Ready to Go	277	(2)
Universal Studios Florida	279	(2)
Islands of Adventure	281	(2)
Full-Service Dining at the Theme Parks	283	(1)
CityWalk Dining and Entertainment	284	(3)
Universal Escape Hotels	287	(1)
Telephone Directory	288