Rita Aero's Walt Disney World, Odyssey Edition, Version 1.4; The Essential Guide to Amazing Vacations

by Rita Aero

• ISBN13: 9780312281595
• ISBN10: 0312281595
• Format: Trade Paper
• Copyright: 2001-05-04
• Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin

Summary

The guidebook everyone is talking about! What you need to know! The essentials are at your fingertips with find-it-fast indexing. Hotel and restaurant comparison charts and detailed Disney maps. Ratings by top Disney experts! Meet the E.A.R.S. Academy, our panel of Walt Disney World vacation experts. Discover the best of the best among theme park attractions, restaurants, and hotels. Award-winning web site! At our online vacation planning community, you'll stay up-to-date on Disney events. Book owners will find insider tips, discount strategies, special offers, and so much more.

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™
The Odyssey Edition v. 1.4 Update	7	(1)
Coming Attractions	8	(1)
Guidebook Features	8	(1)
Meet the E.A.R.S. Academy	9	(1)
Your Guidebook Online	10	(1)
ESSENTIALS
Everything You Need to Know Before You Go: The Bottom Line on Hotels, Restaurants, Crowds, Schedules, and Saving Money!
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)
Airport Transportation	31
Driving Around Walt Disney World	26	(7)
ATTRACTIONS
Theme Parks, Recreation Areas, and Entertainment Destinations: Creating Your Own Amazing Tours and Magical Adventures
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
In and Around Walt Disney World: Selecting the Best Hotel for Your Disney Vacation
Hotels at Walt Disney World	135	(32)
Off-Site Hotels	167	(6)
RESTAURANTS
Memorable Meals and Entertaining Dining at the Theme Parks and the Hotels
Restaurants at the Attractions	173	(40)
Restaurants at the Resorts	213	(10)
SPECIAL EVENTS
Extraordinary Adventures for Families and Friends, Small Groups, and Solo Voyagers
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)
Disney Institute Corporate Retreat	237	(1)
Excellent Adventures & Outings	238	(1)
Disney Cruises	239	(6)
RECREATION
Playful Adventures and Sporting Challenges: Discoveries Outside the Theme Parks
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
Important Travel Tips and Planning Logistics for Smarter, Smoother, Carefree Vacations
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 ORLANDO
Orlando's Exciting Vacation Destination: Theme Parks, Clubs, Restaurants, and Resorts
Get Ready to Go	277	(2)
Universal Studios Theme Park	279	(2)
Islands of Adventure Theme Park	281	(2)
Full-Service Dining at the Theme Parks	283	(1)
CityWalk Dining and Entertainment	284	(3)
Hotels at Universal Studios Orlando	287	(1)
Telephone Directory	288