ABC Commissary (Disney-MGM Studios), 137
accessibility for disabled of attractions, 30–33 of rooms, 39
admission, Walt Disney World options, 24–30
adults. See grown-ups
Adventureland (Magic Kingdom), 71
Adventurers Club, 120, 122 age groupings in this book, 5 airline, accommodations packages,
21
Akershus (Norway pavilion), 135 alcohol at Disney World, 130 Ale & Compass Lounge, Yacht
Club Resort, 60 All-Star Sports Resort, 46, 50 AMC Theatres, West Side, 124 American Adventure, The (Epcot),
86, 162
American Gardens Theater, The (Epcot), 84–85
Animal Kingdom Lodge, the, 45, 52–53, 59
Animal Kingdom, the best attractions at, 71, 99–103 ‘hidden Mickeys’ in, 143–144 overview, layout, 96–99 shopping in, 165–166 animal rights issues, 98 Annual Passes, 26
Arnold Palmer Golf Academy, 113 Around the World on Segway
(Epcot), 106–107
Arribas Brothers crystal store, 155 Art of Disney store, 154 Arthur’s 27 restaurant (Wyndham
Palace), 59, 138, 141 Artist Palette (Saratoga Springs
Resort), 141
Artist Point restaurant (Wilderness Lodge), 59, 132
Atlanta Braves, 117–118
Atlantic Dance (BoardWalk), 115, 126
attractions
See also specific attraction accessibility of, 29–31 best at the Animal Kingdom,
99–103
best attractions at Disney-MGM Studios, 69, 91–94
best at Epcot, 80–85 best attractions at the Magic
Kingdom, 68, 71–73 generally, 67–69 authors of this book, 9–11 backpacks, clothing, supplies,
14–18
Backstage Magic tour, 106 Backstage Safari (Animal
Kingdom), 106 Basketball Hall of Fame, 117
I N D E X
Bay Lake, 111 Beach Club, 44 Beatles look-alikes, 86
Beauty and the Beast Stage Show (Disney-MGM Studios), 95 behind-the-scenes tours, seminars,
105–107
Belz Factory Outlet World, 152 BET SoundStage, 115, 120, 121 Big River Grille & Brewing Works,
126, 131–132
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, 72–73, 77
Bistro de Paris (Epcot), 131, 132, 133
Blizzard Beach water park, 108–110 Board Walk Villas, 46
BoardWalk Inn, 46 BoardWalk, the, 124–127 Bocuse, Paul, 134
Body by Jake Health Studio (Dolphin Resort), 114 Body Wars (Epcot), 81 Bongos Café, 124, 134 book, this authors, contacting, 9–11 using, 8–9 business hotel amenities, 39
resorts with business centers, 48 Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger
Spin, 74
calendar of special events, 34–37 California Grill (Contemporary
Resort), 58–59, 137 cameras, Photopacs, 14–15 Camp Minnie-Mickey (Animal
Kingdom), 104–105
camping at Fort Wilderness, 47–48 Canadian pavilion (Epcot), 86, 167 Cap’n Jack’s Oyster Bar, 131, 162 car racing, 117
Caribbean Beach Resort, 47, 57 Caribe Resort, 45–46 Carousel of Progress (Magic
Kingdom), 73–74 Celebrity 5 & 10 store
(Disney-MGM Studios), 164 charter boats, excursions, 111 check-in, check-out times, 39
Chefs de France, 133, 135 Chester and Hester’s Dinosaur
Treasures (Animal Kingdom), 166
Chinese pavilion (Epcot), 163, 166 Cinderella Castle (Magic
Kingdom), 69–70, 95 Cinderella’s Golden Carousel
(Magic Kingdom), 74 Cirque du Soleil, 125 Cítricos restaurant (Grand
Floridian), 58, 133
clothing recommended for Disney vacation, 14–18
clubs on Pleasure Island, 120–123 cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, 63–64 Comedy Warehouse, 121 contacting the authors, 10–11 Contemporary Resort, 47, 128 Coral Reef restaurant (Living Sea),
128, 131
Coronado Springs Resort, 49–50, 56 corporate sponsors, 7
Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café (Magic Kingdom), 137 costs. See also specific venue
best souvenirs, 156 budget lodging, 48–49 cutting, 20–23
FASTPASS program, 27–29 for international travelers, 33 lodging outside Walt Disney
World, 41–42 packages, 40–41 posed photos, 151 tickets, passes, 23–27 Country Bear Jamboree (Magic
Kingdom), 74, 75 Cracker Jack Stadium, 116–117 Cranium Command (Epcot), 85 Crew’s Cup Lounge, 132 croquet courts, 118
Cross Country Creek (Blizzard Beach), 110
crowds
avoiding, 11–12
FASTPASS program, 27–29 cruises, Disney, 62, 65–66 Crush ’N’ Gusher raft ride, 109 dancing venues, 114–115
Dawa Bar (Harambe Marketplace), 133
Daytona 500, 36
DeGeneres, Ellen, 80, 87–88 dining. See also specific restaurant
cutting costs, 20–23 dietary special needs, 137 fancy, 15
reservations, 19 Dinoland, U.S.A. (Animal
Kingdom), 6, 99, 103–104 disabled visitors accessible rooms, 39 accommodations for, 29–31 wheelchairs, 7, 30, 73 discos, 120–123 discounts and cost-cutting, 20–23 resort rates, 38–39 tickets, passes, 23–29 tours, seminars, 107 Disney characters ‘hidden Mickeys’, 140–144 in weddings, 61 Disney Clothiers, 165 Disney-MGM Studios best attractions at, 69, 91–94
dining at, 136
‘hidden Mickeys’ in, 142–143 overview, layout, 90–91, 95–96 shopping in, 164–165 Disney pins, 147–149
Disney Tall’s pet accessories, 154 Disney Village Marketplace, 135 Disney, Walt, 2–3, 6, 77, 93 DisneyQuest theme park, 128 Disney’s Days of Christmas store,
154–155
Disney’s Pin Traders, 160 Disney’s West Side, 123–125,
156–157
Disney’s Wide World of Sports, 116–117
Disney’s Wonderful World of Memories, 154 dogs, guide, 30–31 Dolphin Hotel, 136
Dolphin Resort, 43, 46, 48, 53–55, 132
Dolphins in Depth (Epcot), 107 Don Shula’s Steakhouse (Dolphin
Hotel), 132 Downtown Disney Marketplace shopping, 153–158 shopping in, 153–159 8TRAX club, 121 Eisner, Michael, 4
Enchanted Tiki Birds show, 76 English, Todd, 134, 136 Epcot
best attractions at, 68, 80–85 ‘hidden Mickeys’ in, 142 less active options, 89 overview, layout, 77–80 shopping in, 166–170 Walt Disney’s vision for, 3 ESPN Club, 130–131 ESPN sports, 116
exercise, health clubs, 114–116 Expedition Everest (Magic
Kingdom), 77, 97, 100–101 Extra-Terror-estrial Alien
Encounter (Magic Kingdom), 76
fairy dust, 7 Fantasia Gardens, 116
Fantasmic! (Disney-MGM Studios), 94–95
Fantasyland (Magic Kingdom), 69–71
FASTPASS program, 27–29 ferry boat transport option, 41 fireworks shows, 63, 73 first aid
stations, 31 supplies, 16–17 first class hotels, 42–45 flashlights, 17–18 Flights of Wonder (Animal
Kingdom), 104 florists, 64
Flying Fish Café (Boardwalk), 131, 132, 136
food
charging to hotel room, 41–42 restaurants. See restaurants football, baseball, 117–118 Fort Wilderness campground,
47–48
Fossil Preparation Lab (Animal Kingdom), 104
Francisco’s Lounge (Coronado Springs), 132
French Pavilion (Epcot), 63, 83, 84, 161
French Quarter section, Port Orleans, 58
Frontier Trading Post, 160 Frontierland (Magic Kingdom),
70–71
Fulton’s Crab House, 122, 123, 132 Fulton’s Fish Market, 133 Future World (Epcot), 79 gardens, plantings, 106 German pavilion (Epcot), 87, 169 golf
courses, 112–113 tournaments, calendar, 37 Golf Hall of Champions, 113 Grand Floridian, 43, 44, 50–51,
133, 141
Grauman’s Chinese Theater (Disney-MGM Studios), 96 Graves, Michael, 43
Great Movie Ride, The (Disney-MGM Studios), 93, 148 grown-ups
visiting Walt Disney World, 1–8 weddings, romance. See
roman-tic possibilities guide dogs, 30–31 Guitar Gallery shop, 157 Hall of the Presidents, The (Magic
Kingdom), 74, 86 handicapped visitors
See also disabled visitors accommodations for, 29–31 Harambe Village (Animal
Kingdom), 166 Harlem Globetrotters, 117 Harmony Barber Shop, 159 Haunted Mansion, The (Magic
Kingdom), 72
health, injuries, first-aid stations, 30–31
health and exercise clubs, 114–116 ‘Hidden Mickeys’, 140–144 Hidden Treasures of Epcot tour, 107 Hollywood Boulevard
(Disney-MGM Studios), 91 Hollywood Brown Derby, 133
‘Honey, I Shrunk the Audience’ (Epcot), 80
honeymoons, weddings, 60–62 horse rides, 115–116 Hotel Royal Plaza, 47 hotels. See also resorts
charging food to, 41–42 cutting costs, 20–23 most romantic, 50–57 ‘partner’, 38
House of Blues, The, 123–124, 134–135, 151, 158 House of Treasure
(Adventureland), 160 Hoypoloi store, 157
Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress, 43 Indian Jones Adventure Outpost
(Disney-MGM Studios), 164 Indian Jones Epic Stunt
Spectacu-lar (Disney-MGM Studios), 94 information about Walt Disney
World, 19–21
Innoventions (Epcot), 79, 88, 160 international pavilions (Epcot),
79–80
international travelers, 32–34 Island Mercantile (Animal
Kingdom), 165 Italian pavilion (Epcot), 91,
162–163
items to pack for visit, 14–18 ‘It’s Tough to Be a Bug!’ (Animal
Kingdom), 103
Japan pavilion (Epcot), 83–84, 162, 166
Jellyrolls bar, 126
Jiko restaurant, Animal Kingdom Lodge, 61, 132, 140
Jim Henson’s Muppet-Vision 3-D (Disney-MGM Studios), 94, 164
Jungle Cruise (Magic Kingdom), 76
Kali River Rapids (Animal Kingdom), 100
Keys to the Kingdom tour, 108 Kilimanjaro Safaris ride (Animal
Kingdom), 101–102, 148 Kimonos (Swan Resort), 132, 140
King’s Gallery (Cinderella Castle), 159–160
Kioko, Jonathan, 166
Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores, 152
Land, The (Epcot), 161
languages, guidebooks in different, 33
Laughing Kookaburra, 132 Legends of the Magic Kingdom
tour, 107
LEGO Imagination Center, 155 Lights! Motors! Action!
(Disney-MGM Studios), 92–93 Lindbergh, Charles, 87 Living Seas, The (Epcot), 82–83,
112, 136 lodging
generally, 38–40
outside Walt Disney World, 42–43 packages, 40–41
L’Originale Alfredo di Roma (Italian pavilion), 135 Lucas, George, 150
Maelstrom ride, Norway pavilion (Epcot), 87
Magic cruise boat, 63–64 Magic Kingdom
best attractions at, 68, 71–75 ‘hidden Mickeys’ in, 140–141 less active options, 76–77 overview, layout, 69–71 shopping in, 159–160 Magic Masters’ store, 157 Magic of Disney Animation, The
(Disney-MGM Studios), 93 Magnetron store, 158 Maharaja Jungle Trek (Animal
Kingdom), 102
Main Street (Magic Kingdom), 71, 77
Main Street Gallery, 159 Making of Me (Epcot), 89 Mama Melrose’s Restorante
Italiano, 147 Mannequins disco, 120
Mann’s Chinese Theater (Disney-MGM Studios), 95, 96 Marketplace, Disney, 153–156 Matsu No Ma sushi bar, 64 medications, bringing, 17–18
Mercado shop, 158
Mexican pavilion (Epcot), 163 Mickey Mouse
early history of, 2 ‘hidden Mickeys’, 139–144 hidden tributes to, 145–146 Mickey’s Magical Milestone tour,
107
Mickey’s of Hollywood (Disney-MGM Studios), 164 Mickey’s Pantry (Downtown
Disney), 166
Mickey’s PhilharMagic (Magic Kingdom), 72
Mickey’s Toontown Fair, 75 Mission: Space (Epcot), 81–82 ‘Mom, I Can’t Believe It’s Disney!’
(Epcot), 89
Mombasa Marketplace (Animal Kingdom), 165
monorail system, 39–40
Moroccan pavilion (Epcot), 64, 84, 161–162, 166
Motion DJ club, 121 Mount Gushmore (Blizzard
Beach), 110 Mouse Gear (Epcot), 161 movies, theaters, West Side, 41 muppets show (Disney-MGM
Studios), 94
music clubs on Pleasure Island, 120–123
NFL Experience, 117
nightlife. See also specific venue generally, 119
Nine Dragons restaurant (China pavilion), 135
Norway pavilion (Epcot), 87, 163 Odyssey Center (Epcot), 80 Official All-Star Café, 134 ‘Ohana restaurant, Polynesian, 60 Once Upon a Toy Store, 154 One Man’s Dream (Disney-MGM
Studios), 93–94 online ticket purchases, 27 Orlando Predators, 118 Orlando Premium OutletMall,
152
Out of the Wild (Animal Kingdom), 165
Outer Rim (Contemporary Resort), 132
packages
accessing value of, 40–41 cruise, 66
packing for Walt Disney World visit, 15–19
Pagnani Forest Exploration Trail (Animal Kingdom), 102, 105 Palio restaurant (Swan Resort), 132 Palmer, Arnold, 113
parades, times of, 35–36 parasailing, 115–116
park hopping, Base Ticket add-on, 25
parking
at Disney parks, 41 lots, handicapped areas, 30 Peabody Hotel, 42
Peter Pan’s Flight (Magic Kingdom), 74 phone numbers
See also specific venue Disney shopping, 152 for information about Walt
Disney World, 18–20 photography
cameras, Photopacs, 15 posing for photos, 151 picnics, 63–65 pins, Disney, 152–154
Pirates of the Caribbean (Magic Kingdom), 73
Pizzafari (Animal Kingdom), 137 Planet Hollywood, 123, 134 Planet Watch, Rafiki’s (Animal
Kingdom), 104 planning
best time to visit, 12–13 and cost-cutting, 20–23 water park visit, 110 Player, Wayne, 112
Pleasure Island, 120–123, 156–157 Pointe Orlando shop, 152 Polynesian Resort, 46, 56–57 Port Orleans resort, 55–56, 137 Portobello Yacht Club, 122, 133 prescription medications, 31 prices. See costs
Primeval Whirl (Animal Kingdom), 104
Racquet Club (Contemporary Resort), 112
Rafiki’s Planet Watch (Animal Kingdom), 104
Raglan Road restaurant, 123 Rainforest Café, 131, 135 Reel Finds (Pleasure Island), 156 renting bicycles, 114 wheelchairs, 30 reservations dining, 19, 129 resort, 38–39
resorts. See also specific resort first class, 42–45
intraresort bus system, 40 resources and information about
Walt Disney World, 18–20 restaurants
See also specific restaurant on the BoardWalk, 131 Caribbean Beach Resort, 47 most romantic, 57–60 outside Walt Disney World, 42 on Pleasure Island, 120–123 Richard Petty Driving Experience
courses, 117
River Country swimming park, 109 Rock ’n’ Roll Beach Club, 121 Rock ’n’ Roll roller coaster
(Disney-MGM Studios), 92, 164–165 romantic possibilities
Disney cruises, 65–66 generally, 49–50
most romantic hotels, 50–57 most romantic restaurants, 57–60 weddings, honeymoons, 60–62 Rose and Crown pub (Epcot), 86 Rosie’s All-American Cafe, 142 running courses, sites, 114 Sammy Duvall’s Watersports
Centres, 111–112
San Angel Inn (Mexican pavilion), 135
Saratoga Springs Resort, 136 Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater restaurant,
143
seasons, best time to visit, 12–13 seminars, behind-the-scenes tours,
105–107
shopping
in the Animal Kingdom, 165–166 best souvenirs, 166–167 in Disney-MGM Studios, 164 in Downtown Disney, 153–160 in Epcot, 160–164
in the Magic Kingdom, 159–160 in Walt Disney World generally,
149–152
Sid Cahuenga’s One-of-a-Kind store (Disney-MGM Studios), 164
Sklar, Marty, 97, 138
smoking at Walt Disney World, 31 Soarin’ (Epcot), 81, 142
Sosa Family cigar store, 157 Sounds Dangerous (Disney-MGM
Studios), 95 souvenirs, best, 150–152 space mission (Epcot), 81–82 Space Mountain (Magic
Kingdom), 72, 73
Spaceship Earth (Epcot), 78–79, 85, 89
spas, health clubs, 115 special needs
international travelers, 32–34 travelers with, 29–31 Splash Mountain (Magic
Kingdom), 71, 72 Spoodles restaurant, 127, 133 sports
All-Star Sports Resort, 46 calendar of sporting events, 34–37 professional, outside Disney
World, 117–118 resort options, 46 working out, other exercise,
115–117
Star Tours (Disney-MGM Studios), 92
Starabilla shop (West Side), 157, 168 Stitch’s Great Escape (Magic
Kingdom), 76 stock car track, 117
Streets of America Backlot (Disney-MGM Studios), 93, 94 Sunglass Icon store, 158 Sunshine Seasons (Epcot), 136 Superstar Studios (Pleasure Island),
162
supplies, backpacks, clothing, 14–18
Swan Resort, 43, 48, 53–55, 132 swimming, packing for, 14–15 Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse
(Magic Kingdom), 71, 75 Tambu Lounge (Polynesian
Resort), 133
Tatooine Traders (Disney-MGM Studios), 164
TD Waterhouse Centre, 118 Team Mickey’s Athletic Club, 154 Teppanyaki Dinning Room (Japan
pavilion), 140
Territory Lodge (Wilderness Lodge), 132
Test Track (Epcot), 81–82, 85, 160 tickets, passes
FASTPASS program, 27–29 Walt Disney World options,
23–27 time
best time to visit, 11–12 calendar of special events, 34–37 hotel check-in, check-out, 39 Timekeeper, The (Magic
Kingdom), 71–72
Tomorrowland (Magic Kingdom), 71, 76
Tomorrowland Terrace restaurant, 136, 137
Top of the Palace lounge (Wyndham Palace), 133 tours, seminars, 105–107 Tree of Life, The (Animal
Kingdom), 98–99, 103 Turf Club bar, Carriage House,
43
Twilight Zone Tower of Terror (Magic Kingdom), 77, 91–92, 150, 164, 166
Typhoon Lagoon water park, 108–109
United Kingdom pavilion (Epcot), 86, 87, 161
Unofficial Guides, 9–11 Uptown Jewelers, 165 Vacation Club resort, 43 vegetarians, 31
Victoria and Albert’s restaurant (Grand Floridian), 51, 57–58, 133, 136
Village Traders (Epcot), 163 Virgin Megastore (cigars), 124, 157 Visa Waiver Program for
interna-tional visitors, 32–33 volleyball courts, 116 Voyage of the Little Mermaid
(Disney-MGM Studios), 95 Walt Disney memorial, 93–94 Walt Disney World
admission options, 23–29 attractions. See specific attraction calendar of special events, 34–37 cruises, 65–67 grown-ups visiting, 1–8 international travelers, 32–34 lodging outside, 41–42 nightlife generally, 119 water parks, 108–110
Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress (Magic Kingdom), 73–74 water, carrying your own, 22 water parks, 108–110 WDW Speedway, 117 weather, and best time to visit,
12–13
Web sites. See also specific venue information about Walt Disney
World, 18–20 special events, 34–37 this book’s, 11
touring plans, admissions, 23 wedding arrangements, 62 weddings, honeymoons, 60–62 West End Stage, 121 West Side, Disney’s, 123–125,
156–157 wheelchairs, 7, 30, 73
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? (Disney-MGM Studios), 90 Wide World of Sports, Disney’s,
116–119, 139
Wilderness Lodge, 51–52, 132 wildlife issues, 98
Winter Summerland mini-golf course, 113
Wishes fireworks show, 73 Wolfgang Puck Café, 124, 134 Wonder cruise boat, 65 World of Disney shop, 159 World Showcase (Epcot), 78, 79,
80, 83, 163
Wyndham Palace, 45, 59, 133 Yacht and Beach Club, Martha’s
Vineyard, 129
Yacht Club Resort, 44, 59, 61 Yuletide Fantasy Tour, 107 Zen Zone, Rock ‘N’ Roll Beach
Club, 122
Ziwani Traders (Animal Kingdom), 165
