Synopses & Reviews
"I’m going to Disney World."
So are more than 15 million other people. Disney World is the number-one tourist destination in the country, and Orlando typically has almost 50 million visitors a year.
Disney World includes four theme parks, a dozen other attractions, and two entertainment districts. Universal Orlando and SeaWorld add another four theme parks, three resorts, and a lively entertainment area to the Orlando mix. So how do you make the most of your time and your money? Whether you’re more interested in braving the rides or seeing the shows and the sites, this guide helps you decide where to stay, what to see, and what to do. It covers:
- The favorite rides and attractions (wild or mild) at all the major theme parks
- Great resorts, themed hotels, and all kinds of kid-friendly accommodations
- Orlando’s exciting nightlife at Pleasure Island, City Walk, and other hot spots
- Vacation package options and ways to save money
- Transportation around Orlando and Disney’s special transport system
- Orlando’s best special events
Like every For Dummies travel guide, Walt Disney World & Orlando For Dummies 2007 includes:
- Down-to-earth trip-planning advice
- What you shouldn’t miss — and what you can skip
- The best hotels and restaurants for every budget
- Handy Post-it Flags to mark your favorite pages
With this guide, you plan your trip to fit your style. Test your nerve on stomach-churning rides or rest and relax poolside. Mingle with the mouse or marvel at Shamu. Enjoy gourmet dining or a character meal with Goofy, Cinderella, or Simba. Head out on the Kilimanjaro Safari at Disney’s Animal Kingdom or go on a shopping safari at Disney World or in Orlando. Take in Revenge of the Mummy, Fear Factor Live and Shrek 4-D at Universal Studios Florida or dance with a German oompah band at Epcot. Test your physical limits at Islands of Adventure or get up close and personal with marine life at SeaWorld and Discovery Cove. With this guide, you’ll have a world of fun!
Synopsis
Explore the best of Walt Disney World and Orlando the fun and easy way.
Whether you want to take in spectacular shows or swim with dolphins at Discovery Cove, seek thrills at Islands of Adventure or explore Orlando's varied nightlife, stay at a rustic lodge or dine with Disney characters, this is your guide to a world of fun and fantasy.
Discover Down-to-earth trip-planning advice: What you shouldn't miss and what you can skip The best hotels and restaurants for every budget Handy Post-it; Flags to mark your favorite pages
Synopsis
Travel smart at www.dummies.comHave a magical vacation the fun and easy way
Mingle with The Mouse at the Magic Kingdom. Swim with the dolphins at Discovery Cove. Search for the Yeti in Animal Kingdom. Travel the world at Epcot. Whether you're looking for the wildest rides, the ritziest resorts, the most fun nightlife, the top water adventures, or the best shows, this friendly guide is the way to go!
Discover
- Down-to-earth trip-planning advice
- What you shouldn't miss —and what you can skip
- The best hotels andrestaurants for every budget
- Handy Post-it® Flags to mark your favorite pages
Synopsis
Walt Disney World includes four theme parks and a dozen lesser attractions, two entertainment districts, tens of thousands of hotel rooms, and scores of restaurants. Universal Orlando and SeaWorld add another four theme parks, three resorts, and an entertainment district to the mix. So how do you know where to go? This friendly guide puts you in a Mouse mood and in the know. From Terminator 2 to Shrek or Shamu, wild life to nightlife, Finding Nemo to finding souvenirs, it gives you great info on accommodations, restaurants, attractions, and more, covering:
- Disney’s ticket system and the best options in each major park
- Highlights of Universal Orlando, SeaWorld, and Discovery Cove, plus two great day-trip options
- The top 11 stomach turners and G-force generators in Orlando, including Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, Summit Plummet, the Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man, and more
- Tamer rides and shows, including The Haunted Mansion, Pirates of the Caribbean, Kilimanjaro Safaris, Shark Encounter, and more
- Orlando night life, with the scoop on dinner shows, Pleasure Island, CityWalk, and other hot spots
Like every For Dummiestravel guide, Walt Disney World & Orlando For Dummies 2008includes:
- Down-to-earth trip-planning advice
- What you shouldn’t miss—and what you can skip
- The best hotels and restaurants for every budget
- Lots of detailed maps
Whether you’re traveling with kids or want to recapture your own childhoodor whether your style is adventurous and action-packed or laid-back and relaxed, this friendly guide helps you plan a magical vacation.
Synopsis
Travel smart at www.dummies.comHave a magical vacation the fun and easy way
Mouse fans. Roller coaster fanatics. Marine life enthusiasts. Thrill seekers. Pool siders. Whether you want to conquer the kingdom, experience the action, see the sights, explore the nightlife, or relax at a resort, this guide is your ticket to a world of fun.
Discover:
Down-to-earthtrip-planning advice
What you shouldn't miss—and what you can skip
The best hotels andrestaurants for every budget
Lots of detailed maps
About the Author
Laura Miller is a freelance writer based in Buffalo, New York, though she’s spent countless hours scouring Central Florida’s theme parks over the years — both with and without her five kids. A family-travel expert who religiously makes an annual pilgrimage to the Land the Mouse Built, she’s the author of Frommer’s Walt Disney World and Orlando 2006 and contributes to Frommer’s Florida and Frommer’s Walt Disney World & Orlando with Kids. She’s currently researching and writing a guide to Florida for families.
Table of Contents
Introduction.Part I: Introducing Walt Disney World and Orlando.
Chapter 1: Discovering the Best of Walt Disney World and Orlando.
Chapter 2: Digging Deeper into Orlando.
Chapter 3: Deciding When to Go.
Part II: Planning Your Trip to Walt Disney World and Orlando.
Chapter 4: Managing Your Money.
Chapter 5: Getting to Orlando.
Chapter 6: Catering to Special Travel Needs or Interests.
Chapter 7: Taking Care of the Remaining Details.
Part III: Settling into Orlando.
Chapter 8: Arriving and Getting Oriented.
Chapter 9: Checking In at Orlando’s Best Hotels.
Chapter 10: Dining and Snacking in Orlando.
Part IV: Exploring Walt Disney World.
Chapter 11: Getting Acquainted with Walt Disney World.
Chapter 12: The Magic Kingdom.
Chapter 13: Epcot.
Chapter 14: Disney–MGM Studios.
Chapter 15: Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
Chapter 16: Enjoying the Rest of Walt Disney World.
Chapter 17: Shopping in Walt Disney World.
Part V: Exploring the Rest of Orlando.
Chapter 18: Universal Studios Florida.
Chapter 19: Islands of Adventure.
Chapter 20: SeaWorld and Discovery Cove.
Chapter 21: Discovering Orlando’s Other Attractions.
Chapter 22: Shopping in Orlando.
Chapter 23: Going Beyond Orlando: Two Day Trips.
Part VI: Living It Up After Dark: Orlando Nightlife.
Chapter 24: Taking in the Dinner Shows.
Chapter 25: Hitting the Clubs and Bars.
Part VII: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 26: Top Ten Cheap Alternatives to the Theme Parks.
Chapter 27: Top Ten Fitness Activities in Orlando.
Appendix: Quick Concierge.
Index.