Walt Disney World with Kids, 2000

by WILEY, KIM WRIGHT

• ISBN13: 9780761519539
• ISBN10: 076151953X
• Format: Trade Paper
• Copyright: 1999-08-30
• Publisher: Prima Lifestyles

Summary

With the help of more than 300 families, kid-travel expertKim Wright Wileyhas compiled the ultimate family guide to the Magic Kingdom and other Orlando theme parks. She offers touring plans for families with children of different ages and interests, and rates attractions and rides by their age-related suitability and "scare" factor. Inside you'll find: Money-saving tips, such as the little-known way to save up to 20% at Disney-owned hotels Convenient maps of Walt Disney World and Universal Studios Time-saving tips, such as how to avoid crowds and lines at the park Information about Disney's millennium festivities and the new IllumiNations nighttime pageant Ratings of the most kid-pleasing rides, hotels, and restaurants How to beat the crowds How to get the most for your money Favorite attractions for preteens and teens New! DisneyQuest & Universal Studios Islands of Adventure And much more! "Must reading for everyone planning to bring their family."Katie Couric, NBC's Today Show About the Author Kim Wright Wileyhas updated her popular guide toWalt Disney World with Kidsfor nine consecutive years. She is a contributing editor atDisney Magazineand also writes frequently forFamily Funmagazine. She and her children have visited Walt Disney World at least 34 times and still love to go back.

Table of Contents

Preface: How Has Walt Disney World Changed?	p. xiii
Introduction: Millennium Festivities	p. xv
Helpful Phone Numbers	p. xvii
List of Maps	p. xix
List of Quick Guide Reference Tables	p. xix
Abbreviations, Terms, and Icons	p. xx
Map of Walt Disney World	p. xxii
Before You Leave Home	p. 1
What Time of Year Should We Visit?	p. 2
How Long Should We Stay?	p. 4
Should We Take the Kids Out of School?	p. 5
Camp Disney at the Disney Institute	p. 7
Other Orlando Educational Programs	p. 10
Should We Buy a Package?	p. 11
Magic Kingdom Club Gold Cards	p. 15
What Kind of Ticket Do We Need?	p. 17
Advance Reservations and Ticket Purchases	p. 20
Things to Discuss with Your Kids Before You Leave Home	p. 24
Don't Leave Home Without	p. 30
How to Get Up-to-Date Information	p. 32
The Frantic Factor	p. 34
Map of Walt Disney World Hotels	p. 36
Choosing a Hotel	p. 39
Guide to On-Site Hotels	p. 40
General Information About the On-Site Disney Hotels	p. 41
Quick Guide to On-Site Hotels	p. 42
Is It Worth the Expense to Stay On-Site?	p. 44
The Advantages of Staying On-Site	p. 46
Best On-Site Choices at a Glance	p. 50
Rating the On-Site Disney Hotels	p. 50
Great Off-Site Hotels for Families	p. 75
Quick Guide to Off-Site Hotels	p. 76
Once You Get There	p. 85
Bare Necessities: Strollers, Babies, and First Aid	p. 86
Things You Don't Want to Think About	p. 91
Saving Time	p. 94
Saving Money	p. 96
Meeting the Disney Characters	p. 100
Disney Photo Ops	p. 101
Camcorder Taping Tips	p. 102
Best Souvenirs	p. 103
Special Tips for Extra-Crowded Times	p. 105
Special Tips for Big Families	p. 106
Special Tips for Grandparents	p. 107
Special Tips for Pregnant Guests	p. 108
Special Tips for Disabled Guests	p. 110
Touring Tips and Plans	p. 113
General Disney World Touring Tips	p. 114
Touring Tips for Visitors Staying On-Site	p. 124
Touring Tips for Visitors Staying Off-Site	p. 126
How to Customize a Touring Plan	p. 127
Favorite Preschool Attractions	p. 131
Favorite Preteen and Teen Attractions	p. 132
Map of the Magic Kingdom	p. 134
The Magic Kingdom	p. 137
Getting to the Magic Kingdom	p. 138
Getting Around the Magic Kingdom	p. 139
Tips for Your First Hour in the Magic Kingdom	p. 140
Main Street Touring Tips	p. 141
The Magic Kingdom Don't-Miss List	p. 143
Quick Guide to Magic Kingdom Attractions	p. 144
Fantasyland	p. 148
Mickey's Toontown Fair	p. 151
Tomorrowland	p. 153
Adventureland, Frontierland, and Liberty Square Touring Tips	p. 158
Adventureland	p. 160
Frontierland	p. 162
Liberty Square	p. 165
Full-Service Restaurants in the Magic Kingdom	p. 167
Notable Fast-Food Restaurants in the Magic Kingdom	p. 167
Afternoon Resting Places	p. 168
Quick Guide to Full-Service Restaurants in the Magic Kingdom	p. 168
Best Vantage Points for Watching the Parades	p. 170
Best Restroom Locations in the Magic Kingdom	p. 171
Tips for Your Last Hour in the Magic Kingdom	p. 172
Tips for Leaving the Magic Kingdom	p. 173
Map of Epcot Center	p. 174
Epcot Center	p. 177
Getting to Epcot	p. 178
Getting Around Epcot	p. 179
Tips for Your First Hour at Epcot	p. 179
Epcot Touring Tips	p. 180
The Epcot Don't-Miss List	p. 183
The Epcot Worth-Your-While List	p. 183
Quick Guide to Epcot Attractions	p. 184
Future World	p. 186
World Showcase	p. 196
General Information About Epcot Restaurants	p. 199
Full-Service Restaurants at Epcot	p. 201
Quick Guide to Full-Service Restaurants at Epcot	p. 202
Notable Fast-Food Restaurants at Epcot	p. 204
Epcot Extras	p. 205
Afternoon Resting Places at Epcot	p. 207
Best Restroom Locations at Epcot	p. 207
Tips for Your Last Hour at Epcot	p. 208
Tips for Leaving Epcot	p. 208
Map of Disney-MGM Studios	p. 210
Disney-MGM Studios Theme Park	p. 213
Getting to the Disney-MGM Studios Theme Park	p. 214
Getting Around MGM	p. 214
Tips for Your First Hour at MGM	p. 215
MGM Touring Tips	p. 215
Quick Guide to MGM Attractions	p. 218
The MGM Don't-Miss List	p. 220
The MGM Worth-Your-While List	p. 220
MGM Attractions	p. 221
Meeting the Characters at MGM	p. 232
Full-Service Restaurants at MGM	p. 233
Notable Fast-Food Restaurants at MGM	p. 233
Quick-Guide to Full-Service Restaurants at MGM	p. 234
Tips for Your Last Hour at MGM	p. 234
Tips for Leaving MGM	p. 235
Map of Animal Kingdom	p. 236
The Animal Kingdom	p. 239
The Newest Park	p. 240
Getting to the Animal Kingdom	p. 241
Getting Around the Animal Kingdom	p. 241
Tips for Your First Hour in the Animal Kingdom	p. 241
Animal Kingdom Touring Tips	p. 242
Animal Kingdom Attractions	p. 243
Quick Guide to Animal Kingdom Attractions	p. 244
The Animal Kingdom Don't-Miss List	p. 246
The Animal Kingdom Worth-Your-While List	p. 246
Quick Guide to Full-Service Restaurants in the Animal Kingdom	p. 252
Food Choices in the Animal Kingdom	p. 254
Tips for Your Last Hour at the Animal Kingdom	p. 254
Tips for Leaving the Animal Kingdom	p. 255
Map of Disney World Water Parks	p. 256
The Disney World Water Parks	p. 259
Getting to the Water Parks	p. 260
River Country	p. 260
Quiz: Which Water Park Is Right for You?	p. 261
Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach Touring Tips	p. 265
Typhoon Lagoon	p. 268
Typhoon Lagoon Attractions	p. 269
Blizzard Beach	p. 272
Blizzard Beach Attractions	p. 273
Map of Downtown Disney and Pleasure Island	p. 278
The Rest of the World	p. 281
Beyond the Major Parks	p. 282
Getting to the Rest of the World	p. 282
The Don't-Miss List for the Rest of the World	p. 284
The Worth-Your-While List for the Rest of the World	p. 284
Downtown Disney	p. 285
Downtown Disney Marketplace	p. 285
Pleasure Island	p. 286
Downtown Disney West Side	p. 290
DisneyQuest	p. 291
Cirque du Soleil	p. 293
Board Walk and the ESPN Center	p. 293
Discovery Island	p. 295
Disney Extras	p. 296
Quick Guide to Full-Service Restaurants in the Rest of the World	p. 298
That Sportin Life: On Water	p. 305
That Sportin' Life: On Land	p. 307
Disney's Wide World of Sports	p. 311
Dining at Disney	p. 313
Full-Service Restaurants at Disney	p. 314
Definition of Restaurant Ratings	p. 314
Quick Guide to Full-Service Restaurants	p. 316
Restaurant Descriptions	p. 324
Finding Healthful Food	p. 343
The Disney Cruise Line	p. 345
The Disney Cruise Line Vacation Package	p. 346
Approximate Costs	p. 348
Lodging	p. 350
Dining	p. 350
Ports of Call	p. 351
Kids' Programs	p. 352
Entertainment Onboard	p. 353
Disney After Dark	p. 355
Disney World After Dark with the Kids	p. 356
Disney World After Dark Without the Kids: Finding a Sitter	p. 360
Dining Without the Kids	p. 365
Map of Universal Studios Escape	p. 370
Map of Universal Studios	p. 372
Universal Studios	p. 373
Should You Visit the Disney-MGM Studios or Universal Studios	p. 374
Tips for Your First Hour at Universal Studios	p. 376
Universal Studios Touring Tips	p. 378
The Scare Factor at Universal Studios	p. 382
The Universal Studios Don't-Miss List	p. 383
The Universal Studios Worth-Your-While List	p. 383
Favorite Preteen and Teen Attractions at Universal	p. 385
Quick Guide to Universal Attractions	p. 386
Universal Studios Attractions	p. 388
The Best Food Bets at Universal Studios	p. 400
Tips for Your Last Hour at Universal Studios	p. 403
Map of Islands of Adventure	p. 405
Islands of Adventure	p. 407
Islands of Adventure	p. 408
Tips for Your First Hour at Islands of Adventure	p. 409
Islands of Adventure Touring Tips	p. 409
Islands of Adventure Don't-Miss List	p. 411
Islands of Adventure Worth-Your-While List	p. 412
The Scare Factor at Islands of Adventure	p. 412
Quick Guide to Islands of Adventure Attractions	p. 414
Islands of Adventure Attractions	p. 416
Tips for Your Last Hour at Islands of Adventure	p. 421
Life Beyond Disney World: Sea World and Other Orlando Attractions	p. 423
Sea World	p. 424
Gatorland	p. 430
Wet'n Wild	p. 431
Mystery Fun House	p. 432
Off-Site Dinner Shows for the Whole Family	p. 433
Index	p. 437
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