Walt Disney World with Kids, 2002

by Wiley, Kim Wright

• ISBN13: 9780761530503
• ISBN10: 0761530509
• Format: Trade Paper
• Copyright: 2001-06-26
• Publisher: Prima Lifestyles

Summary

This is the ultimate guide to family fun at Disney World and Orlando's other spectacular theme parks. Written by a kid-travel expert with the help of more than 300 families, this is the only book you need for a perfect Orlando getaway. You'll discover touring plans for families with children of all ages and interests, time- and money-saving tips, and age-related and "scare factor" ratings for rides and attractions. Inside you'll find: Favorite attractions for kids, preteens, and teens Tips for saving up to 20% at Disney-owned hotels Helpful hints for avoiding crowds and lines Updates on Disney's FASTPASS system Detailed maps, must-see lists, itineraries, and restaurant guides And so much more!

Table of Contents

Helpful Phone Numbers	ix
List of Maps	xi
List of Quick Guide Reference Tables	xi
Abbreviations, Terms, and Icons	xii
Preface	xiii
Before You Leave Home	1	(38)
Map of Walt Disney World	2	(2)
What Time of Year Should We Visit?	4	(3)
How Long Should We Stay?	7	(1)
Should We Take the Kids Out of School?	8	(3)
Should We Buy a Package?	11	(5)
What Kind of Ticket Do We Need?	16	(5)
Ticket Purchases and Advance Reservations	21	(6)
Things to Discuss with Your Kids Before You Leave Home	27	(6)
Don't Leave Home Without	33	(1)
How to Get Up-to-Date Information Before You Leave	34	(1)
Getting Info at the Hotel	35	(1)
Getting Info in the Parks	36	(1)
The Frantic Factor	36	(3)
Choosing a Hotel	39	(48)
Map of Walt Disney World Hotels	40	(2)
Guide to On-Site Hotels	42	(1)
General Information About the On-Site Disney Hotels	43	(1)
Quick Guide to On-Site Hotels	44	(2)
Is It Worth the Expense to Stay on Site?	46	(2)
The Advantages of Staying on Site	48	(5)
Rating the On-Site Disney Hotels	53	(28)
Off-Site Hotels: Which Location Is Best?	81	(6)
Once You Get There	87	(28)
Bare Necessities: Strollers, Babies, and First Aid	88	(5)
Things You Don't Want to Think About	93	(3)
Saving Time	96	(2)
Saving Money	98	(4)
Meeting the Disney Characters	102	(1)
Disney Photo Ops	103	(1)
Camcorder Taping Tips	104	(1)
Best Souvenirs	105	(2)
Special Tips for Extra-Crowded Times	107	(1)
Special Tips for Big Families	108	(1)
Special Tips for Grandparents	109	(1)
Special Tips for Pregnant Guests	110	(2)
Special Tips for Disabled Guests	112	(3)
Touring Tips and Plans	115	(26)
General Disney World Touring Tips	116	(11)
The FASTPASS System	127	(2)
Touring Tips for Visitors Staying on Site	129	(1)
Touring Tips for Visitors Staying off Site	130	(2)
How to Customize a Touring Plan	132	(9)
The Magic Kingdom	141	(42)
Map of the Magic Kingdom	142	(2)
Getting to the Magic Kingdom	144	(1)
Getting Around the Magic Kingdom	145	(1)
Tips for Your First Hour in the Magic Kingdom	146	(1)
Main Street Touring Tips	147	(1)
Fantasyland	148	(2)
Quick Guide to Magic Kingdom Attractions	150	(8)
Mickey's Toontown Fair	158	(2)
Tomorrowland	160	(5)
Adventureland, Frontierland, and Liberty Square Touring Tips	165	(1)
Adventureland	166	(3)
Frontierland	169	(3)
Liberty Square	172	(2)
Full-Service Restaurants in the Magic Kingdom	174	(2)
Notable Fast-Food Restaurants in the Magic Kingdom	176	(1)
Afternoon Resting Places	176	(1)
Best Vantage Points for Watching the Parades	177	(1)
Quick Guide to Full-Service Restaurants in the Magic Kingdom	178	(1)
Best Restroom Locations in the Magic Kingdom	178	(2)
Tips for Your Last Hour in the Magic Kingdom	180	(1)
Tips for Leaving the Magic Kingdom	181	(2)
Epcot	183	(36)
Map of Epcot	184	(2)
Getting to Epcot	186	(1)
Getting Around Epcot	187	(1)
Tips for Your First Hour at Epcot	187	(1)
Epcot Touring Tips	188	(4)
Quick Guide to Epcot Attractions	192	(2)
Future World	194	(11)
World Showcase	205	(4)
General Information About Epcot Restaurants	209	(1)
Full-Service Restaurants at Epcot	210	(1)
Notable Fast-Food Restaurants at Epcot	211	(1)
Quick Guide to Full-Service Restaurants at Epcot	212	(3)
Epcot Extras	215	(1)
Afternoon Resting Places at Epcot	216	(1)
Best Restroom Locations at Epcot	217	(1)
Tips for Your Last Hour at Epcot	217	(1)
Tips for Leaving Epcot	218	(1)
Disney-MGM Studios Theme Park	219	(30)
Map of Disney-MGM Studios	220	(2)
Getting to the Disney-MGM Studios Theme Park	222	(1)
100 Years of Magic	222	(1)
Getting Around MGM	223	(1)
Tips for Your First Hour at MGM	223	(1)
MGM Touring Tips	224	(2)
MGM Attractions	226	(2)
Quick Guide to MGM Attractions	228	(16)
Meeting the Characters at MGM	244	(1)
Full-Service Restaurants at MGM	245	(1)
Notable Fast-Food Restaurants at MGM	245	(1)
Quick Guide to Full-Service Restaurants at MGM	246	(1)
Tips for Your Last Hour at MGM	247	(1)
Tips for Leaving MGM	248	(1)
The Animal Kingdom	249	(22)
Map of Animal Kingdom	250	(2)
The Newest Park	252	(1)
Getting to the Animal Kingdom	253	(1)
Getting Around the Animal Kingdom	253	(1)
Tips for Your First Hour in the Animal Kingdom	253	(1)
Animal Kingdom Touring Tips	254	(2)
Animal Kingdom Attractions	256	(2)
Quick Guide to Animal Kingdom Attractions	258	(8)
Quick Guide to Full-Service Restaurants in the Animal Kingdom	266	(1)
Food Choices in the Animal Kingdom	267	(2)
Tips for Your Last Hour at the Animal Kingdom	269	(1)
Tips for Leaving the Animal Kingdom	269	(2)
The Disney World Water Parks	271	(18)
Map of Walt Disney World Water Parks	272	(2)
Getting to the Water Parks	274	(2)
River Country	276	(2)
Typhoon Lagoon	278	(4)
Blizzard Beach	282	(4)
Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach Touring Tips	286	(3)
The Rest of the World	289	(34)
Map of Downtown Disney and Pleasure Island	290	(2)
Beyond the Major Parks	292	(1)
Getting to the Rest of the World	292	(1)
Downtown Disney	293	(2)
Downtown Disney Marketplace	295	(1)
Pleasure Island	296	(3)
Downtown Disney West Side	299	(2)
DisneyQuest	301	(1)
Cirque du Soleil	302	(1)
BoardWalk and the ESPN Center	303	(2)
Disney Extras	305	(3)
Quick Guide to Full-Service Restaurants in the Rest of the World	308	(5)
That Sportin' Life: On Water	313	(3)
That Sportin' Life: On Land	316	(4)
Disney's Wide World of Sports	320	(3)
Dining at Disney	323	(32)
Full-Service Restaurants at Disney	324	(1)
Definition of Restaurant Ratings	324	(2)
Quick Guide to Full-Service Restaurants	326	(8)
Restaurant Descriptions	334	(19)
Finding Healthful Food	353	(2)
The Disney Cruise Line	355	(12)
The Disney Cruise Line Vacation Package	356	(2)
Approximate Costs	358	(2)
Lodging	360	(1)
Dining	361	(1)
Ports of Call	362	(1)
Kids' Programs	363	(1)
Onboard Entertainment	364	(3)
Disney After Dark	367	(14)
Disney World After Dark with the Kids	368	(4)
Disney World After Dark Without the Kids: Finding a Sitter	372	(5)
Dining Without the Kids	377	(4)
Universal Orlando	381	(38)
Map of Universal Orlando	382	(3)
Map of Universal Studios	385	(1)
What's Universal Orlando?	386	(2)
Tips for Your First Hour at Universal Studios	388	(2)
Universal Studios Touring Tips	390	(4)
The Scare Factor at Universal Studios	394	(3)
Favorite Preteen and Teen Attractions at Universal	397	(1)
Universal Studios Attractions	397	(3)
Quick Guide to Universal Attractions	400	(15)
The Best Food Bets at Universal Studios	415	(4)
Islands of Adventure	419	(24)
Map of Islands of Adventure	421	(1)
Islands of Adventure	422	(1)
Tips for Your First Hour at Islands of Adventure	423	(1)
Islands of Adventure Touring Tips	423	(2)
The Scare Factor at Islands of Adventure	425	(4)
Islands of Adventure Attractions	429	(1)
Quick Guide to Islands of Adventure Attractions	430	(9)
Tips for Your Last Hour at Islands of Adventure	439	(1)
CityWalk	439	(4)
Life Beyond Disney World: Sea World and Other Orlando Attractions	443	(14)
Sea World	444	(6)
Discovery Cove	450	(1)
Gatorland	451	(1)
Wet'n Wild	452	(1)
Off-Site Dinner Shows for the Whole Family	453	(4)
Index	457