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Overview

  • In 2008, combined Walt Disney World Resort© theme park attendance reached over 51 million, with the Magic Kingdom alone drawing over 17 million visitors. (Orlando Convention and Visitor Bureau)
  • Despite signifcant downturns in the economy Disney theme parks have maintained attendance rates and made gains in attendance at some parks.
  • Walt Disney World Resort theme parks are rated best in the world. earning high marks for things outside of the traditional theme park experience. Epcot's International Food & Wine Festival, which takes place for six weeks every fall and showcases food from twenty-five countries, was ...
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Overview

  • In 2008, combined Walt Disney World Resort© theme park attendance reached over 51 million, with the Magic Kingdom alone drawing over 17 million visitors. (Orlando Convention and Visitor Bureau)
  • Despite signifcant downturns in the economy Disney theme parks have maintained attendance rates and made gains in attendance at some parks.
  • Walt Disney World Resort theme parks are rated best in the world. earning high marks for things outside of the traditional theme park experience. Epcot's International Food & Wine Festival, which takes place for six weeks every fall and showcases food from twenty-five countries, was rated by Forbes Traveler as one of the Best U.S. Food and Wine Festivals.

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780470460269
  • Publisher: Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated
  • Publication date: 8/31/2009
  • Edition number: 5
  • Pages: 880
  • Sales rank: 1,208,931
  • Series: Unofficial Guides Series, #227
  • Product dimensions: 5.10 (w) x 8.40 (h) x 1.80 (d)

Meet the Author

Bob Sehlinger is the Publisher of Menasha Ridge Press and author of numerous Unofficial Guides, including the best-selling Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World.

Table of Contents

List of Maps xiv

Introduction 1

Why "Unofficial"? 1

Declaration of Independence 1

Dance to the Music 1

The Importance of Being Goofy 2

Honey, I Blew Up the Book! 3

For Those Who Desire Additional Information 4

The Death of Spontaneity 5

A Word to Our Readers about Annual Revisions 5

Corrections, Updates, and Breaking News 7

We've Got Attitude 7

The Sum of All Fears 8

Too Many Cooks in the Kitchen? 8

The Unofficial Team 11

The How and the Why of It 11

The Unofficial Guide Publishing Year 12

Letters and Comments from Readers 12

Walt Disney World: An Overview 13

What Walt Disney World Encompasses 13

Disney-speak Pocket Translator 14

The Major Theme Parks 14

The Water Parks 17

Other Walt Disney World Venues 17

Part 1 Planning before You Leave Home 24

Gathering Information 24

PassPorter Guides 25

Walt Disney World on the Web 25

Wdw Phone Numbers 29-31

When to Go to Walt Disney World 33

Selecting the Time of Year for Your Visit 33

Extra Magic Hours 38

Early Entry (aka Morning Extra Magic Hours) 40

Summer and Holidays 43

The Disney Calendar 45

Part 2 Making the Most of Your Time and Money 48

Allocating Money 48

Disney and the Recession 48

Walt Disney World Admission Options 48

Help Is on the Way! 49

Magic Your Way 49

Base-ticket Add-on Options 51

Diz Spin 53

A Cloud Is Just a Cloud 54

Big Brother Is Watching 55

How to Get the Most from Magic Your Way 55

Where to Purchase Magic Your Way Tickets 56

For Additional Information on Passes 57

Where the Real Deals Are 57

Free Tickets and the Time-share Game 57

The British Are Coming! 61

More Discounts on Admissions 61

Partially Used PassesPurchased before January 2005 62

How Much Does It Cost per Day? 62

Allocating Time 62

Which Park to See First? 63

Operating Hours 64

Official Opening versus Real Opening 64

The Vacation That Fights Back 64

The Practicality of Returning to Your Hotel for Rest 66

Arrival- and Departure-day Blues: What to Do When You Have Only Half a Day 67

Optimum Touring Situation 69

The Cardinal Rules for Successful Touring 69

What's a Queue? 72

Of Utmost Importance: Read This! 73

Touring Plans: What They Are and How They Work 75

Overview of the Touring Plans 79

Extra Magic Hours and the Touring Plans 87

Fastpass 88

Understanding Walt Disney World Attractions 93

Cutting Your Time in Line by Understanding the Rides 95

Cutting Your Time in Line by Understanding the Shows 97

A Word about Disney Thrill Rides 99

The Wonderful, the Wild, and the Wussy: Central Florida Roller Coasters 100

"Unheralded Treasures" Touring 105

The Magic Kingdom 106

Epcot 106

Disney's Animal Kingdom 107

Disney's Hollywood Studios 107

Part 3 Accommodations 108

The Basic Considerations 108

The Tax Man Cometh 108

About Hotel Renovations 109

Benefits of Staying in the World 109

Staying in or out of the World: Weighing the Pros and Cons 110

The Disney Resorts 112

Disney Resorts 101 112

How to Get Discounts on Lodging 115

Choosing a Walt Disney World Hotel 119

Researching Walt Disney World Hotels 133

Unofficial Guide Readers Speak Out 139

Readers' 2009 Disney Resort Report Card 140

Walt Disney World Hotel Profiles 142

The Magic Kingdom Resorts 143

The Epcot Resorts 159

The Bonnet Creek Resorts 174

The Animal Kingdom Resorts 186

Independent Hotels of the Downtown Disney Resort Area 203

Camping at Walt Disney World 207

How to Evaluate a Walt Disney World Travel Package 214

Disney Lodging for Less 214

Walt Disney Travel Company Magic Your Way Packages 216

Number Crunching 226

Throw Me a Line! 226

Packages from a Different Perspective 227

Hotels outside Walt Disney World 228

Selecting and Booking a Hotel outside Walt Disney World 228

Driving Time to the Parks for Visitors Lodging outside Walt Disney World 234

Getting a Good Deal on a Room outside Walt Disney World 234

Condominiums and Vacation Homes 238

The Best Hotels for Families outside Walt Disney World 247

Hotels and Motels: Rated and Ranked 257

What's in a Room? 257

Room Ratings 257

A Word about Toll-free Telephone Numbers 259

The 30 Best Hotel Values 259

The Top 30 Best Deals 261

How The Hotels Compare 262

Hotel Information Chart 268

Part 4 Serenity Now! A Look at Disney-area Spas 286

Spa Profiles 287

Part 5 The Disney Cruise Line 292

The Mouse at Sea 292

The Future Is Now 294

The Ships 296

Cabins 297

Services and Amenities 297

Dining 298

Facilities and Entertainment 299

Children's Programs 300

Sports, Fitness, and Beauty 301

Castaway Cay 302

Disney Cruise Line and the Recession 302

Cruise-WDW Packages 303

Advance Reservations for Shore Excursions, Spa, Palo, and Children's Programs 303

A Few Tips 304

Part 6 Walt Disney World with Kids 305

The Ecstasy and the Agony 305

Reality Testing: Whose Dream Is It? 306

Recommendations for Making the Dream Come True 306

About the Unofficial Guide Touring Plans 317

Stuff to Think About 318

Strollers 320

Lost Children 325

How Kids Get Lost 326

Disney, Kids, and Scary Stuff 328

The Fright Factor 329

Small-Child Fright-Potential Chart 330

A Bit of Preparation 334

Attractions That Eat Adults 335

A World about Height Requirements 335

Attraction and Ride Restrictions 336

Waiting-line Strategies for Adults with Young Children 336

The Disney Characters 342

Meeting Characters for Free 345

Character Dining 347

Character Dining: What to Expect 348

Character-Meal Hit Parade 348

When to Go 350

How to Choose a Character Meal 351

Getting an Advance Reservation at Cinderella's Royal Table 354

Other Character Events 358

Babysitting 358

Special Programs for Children 360

Birthdays and Special Occasions 362

Part 7 Special Tips for Special People 363

Walt Disney World for Singles 363

Walt Disney World for Couples 363

Weddings 363

Tips for Going Solo 364

Honeymoons and Vows Renewals 366

Romantic Getaways 366

Walt Disney World "At Large" 366

Walt Disney World for Expectant Mothers 367

More Tips for Moms 369

Walt Disney World for Seniors 370

Getting Around 370

Timing Your Visit 371

Lodging 371

Transportation 372

Senior Dining 372

Behind-the-scenes Tours 372

Walt Disney World for Guests with Disabilities 372

Visitors with Special Needs 374

Friends of Bill W. 378

Guests Who Don't Speak English 378

Part 8 Arriving and Getting Around 379

Getting There 379

Directions 379

The I-4 Blues 382

Sanford International Airport 382

Security at Orlando International Airport 382

Getting to Walt Disney World from the Airport 383

Disney's Magical Express 384

Renting a Car 388

Rent at the Airport or Off-Site? 388

Getting Oriented 392

A Good Map 392

Finding Your Way Around 393

How to Travel around the World (or The Real Mr. Toad's Wild Ride) 393

Transportation Trade-offs for Guests: Lodging outside Walt Disney World 393

All You Need to Know about Driving to the Theme Parks 396

Good Fuzz, Bad Fuzz 397

Sneak Routes 397

Taking a Shuttle Bus from Your Out-of-the-World Hotel 403

The Disney Transportation System 403

Door-To-Door Commuting Times to and from the Disney Resorts and Parks 406

Part 9 Bare Necessities 412

Credit Cards and Money 412

Credit Cards 412

Banking Services 412

A License to Print Money 412

Visiting More Than One Park in a Single Day 413

Problems and Unusual Situations 413

Attractions Closed for Repairs 413

Car Trouble 413

Gasoline 413

Lost and Found 414

Medical Matters 414

Sergeant Blisterblaster's Guide to Happy Feet 415

Rain 416

How to Lodge a Complaint with Disney 416

Services 418

Messages 418

Pet Care 418

PhotoPass 418

Excuse Me, but Where Can I Find... 419

Part 10 Dining in and around Walt Disney World 422

Dining outside Walt Disney World 422

Take Out Express 423

Dining at Universal CityWalk 423

Where to Eat outside Walt Disney World 424

Buffet and Meal Deals outside Walt Disney World 427

Dining in Walt Disney World 430

Getting It Right 430

Disney Dining 101 431

It's the Economy, Pluto 431

Advance Reservations: What's in a Name 431

Behind the Scenes at Advance Reservations 431

Getting Your Act Together 432

Dress 434

Smoking 435

Food Allergies and Special Requests 436

A Few Caveats 437

Walt Disney World Restaurant Categories 437

Walt Disney World Buffets and Family-Style Restaurants 439

Hard Choices 440

Full-service Dining for Families with Young Children 440

Quiet, Romantic Places to Eat 441

Fast Food in the Theme Parks 442

Disney Dining Suggestions 447

The Magic Kingdom 447

Epcot 449

Animal Kingdom 453

Disney's Hollywood Studios 454

More Reader Comments about Walt Disney World Dining 456

Counter-service Restaurant Mini-profiles 459

Walt Disney World Restaurants: Rated and Ranked 468

Readers' Restaurant-survey Responses 469

Walt Disney World Restaurants by Cuisine 470

Full-service Restaurant Profiles 474

Part 11 The Magic Kingdom 513

Arriving 513

Getting Oriented 514

Starting the Tour 514

Fastpass at the Magic Kingdom 515

Main Street, U.S.A. 515

Adventureland 519

Frontierland 522

Liberty Square 528

Fantasyland 530

Mickey's Toontown Fair 537

Tomorrowland 541

Live Entertainment in the Magic Kingdom 547

Parades 550

Afternoon Parade 550

Evening Parade(s) 550

Parade Route and Vantage Points 550

Vantage Points for Fireworks 552

Leaving the Park after Evening Parades and Fireworks 553

Traffic Patterns in the Magic Kingdom 554

Magic Kingdom Touring Plans 556

Choosing the Appropriate Touring Plan 556

Magic Kingdom Touring-plan Companion 558

The Single-day Touring Conundrum 558

Preliminary Instructions for All Magic Kingdom Touring Plans 559

What to Do If You Get Off-track 559

Park-opening Procedures 559

Before You Go 560

Magic Kingdom One-day Touring Plan for Adults 560

Authors' Selective Magic Kingdom One-day Touring Plan for Adults 560

Magic Kingdom One-day Touring Plan for Parents with Young Children 560

Magic Kingdom Dumbo-or-Die-in-a-Day Touring Plan for Parents with Young Children 561

Magic Kingdom Two-day Touring Plan 561

Part 12 Epcot 562

Overview 562

Operating Hours 562

Arriving 563

Getting Oriented 563

The Epcot Acronym 565

Future World 565

Guest Relations 566

The Seas with Nemo & Friends Pavilion 568

The Land Pavilion 570

Imagination! Pavilion 572

Test Track Pavilion 574

World Showcase 579

Mexico Pavilion 581

Norway Pavilion 582

China Pavilion 583

Germany Pavilion 583

Italy Pavilion 584

United States Pavilion 584

Japan Pavilion 586

Morocco Pavilion 586

France Pavilion 586

United Kingdom Pavilion 587

Canada Pavilion 587

Live Entertainment in Epcot 588

IllumiNations 590

IllumiNations Cruise 594

Traffic Patterns in Epcot 594

Epcot Touring Plans 595

Preliminary Instructions for All Epcot Touring Plans 596

Epcot One-day Touring Plan 596

Authors' Selective Epcot One-day Touring Plan 596

Epcot Two-day Sunrise-Starlight Touring Plan 597

Epcot Two-day Early-riser Touring Plan 597

Part 13 Animal Kingdom 598

Arriving 602

Operating Hours 603

Getting Oriented 604

The Oasis 605

A Word about Animal Kingdom Live Shows 606

Discovery Island 606

Camp Minnie-Mickey 608

Africa 610

Rafiki's Planet Watch 612

Asia 614

DinoLand U.S.A. 620

Live Entertainment in Animal Kingdom 624

Traffic Patterns in Animal Kingdom 625

Animal Kingdom Touring Plans 626

Before You Go 626

Animal Kingdom "Not a Touring Plan" Touring Plans 626

Animal Kingdom One-day Touring Plan 626

Part 14 Behind the Scenes at Walt Disney World 628

Behind the Scenes at the Magic Kingdom 628

Behind the Scenes at Epcot 629

Epcot DiveQuest 630

Dolphins in Depth 631

Seas Aqua Tour 632

Behind the Scenes at Animal Kingdom 632

Part 15 Disney's Hollywood Studios, Universal Orlando, and SeaWorld 633

Disney's Hollywood Studios versus Universal Studios Florida 633

Disney's Hollywood Studios 636

The End of the MGM Connection 636

Self-promotion Run Amok 637

How Much Time to Allocate 637

Disney's Hollywood Studios in the Evening 637

Arriving at Disney's Hollywood Studios 640

Getting Oriented at Disney's Hollywood Studios 640

Disney's Hollywood Studios Attractions 641

Hollywood Boulevard 641

Sunset Boulevard 641

Live Entertainment at Disney's Hollywood Studios 661

Disney's Hollywood Studios Touring Plan 662

Before You Go 663

Disney's Hollywood Studios "Not a Touring Plan" Touring Plans 663

Disney's Hollywood Studios One-day Touring Plan 663

Universal Orlando 663

Lodging at Universal Orlando 666

Arriving at Universal Orlando 666

Early Entry and Universal Express 667

Singles Lines 669

Lockers 669

Universal, Kids, and Scary Stuff 669

Quitting Time 670

TNA Wrestling and Blue Man Group 670

Universal Studios Florida 672

Universal Studios Florida Attractions 673

Live Entertainment at Universal Studios Florida 689

Universal Studios Florida Touring Plan 690

Buying Admission to Universal Studios Florida 690

Universal Studios Florida One-day Touring Plan 690

Universal's Islands of Adventure 690

Beware of the Wet and Wild 691

Getting Oriented at Islands of Adventure 694

Islands of Adventure Attractions 695

Marvel Super Hero Island 695

Toon Lagoon 697

Jurassic Park 699

The Lost Continent 700

Seuss Landing 704

Islands of Adventure Touring Plan 706

Islands of Adventure One-day Touring Plan 706

Sea World 706

Discovery Cove 709

Part 16 The Water Parks 711

You're Soaking in It! 711

Watch the Weather 711

Extra Magic Hours 711

Blizzard Beach 712

Typhoon Lagoon 714

Shark Reef 716

Surf Pool 717

Wet'n Wild 718

Body and Mat Slides 719

Raft and Tube Rides 719

Other Attractions 720

WakeZone 721

Aquatica by SeaWorld 721

Typhoon Lagoon versus Blizzard Beach 723

When to Go 724

Planning Your Day at Disney Water Parks 725

Part 17 Beyond the Parks 730

Downtown Disney 730

Downtown Disney Marketplace 730

Whither Pleasure Island? 730

Disney's West Side 731

DisneyQuest 731

Espn Wide World of Sports Complex 734

Walt Disney World Speedway 734

Walt Disney World Golf 735

Golf beyond Walt Disney World 738

Other Standout Courses in Orlando 740

The Best of the Rest 743

Miniature Golf 745

Part 18 Shopping in and out of Walt Disney World 746

Hey, Big Spender 746

Pin Mania 747

Shopping in Walt Disney World 750

Tips for Disney Shopping 750

I Need... 750

Downtown Disney 751

The Magic Kingdom 755

Epcot 757

Animal Kingdom 760

Disney's Hollywood Studios 761

Disney Outlet Stores 761

Shopping beyond Walt Disney World 762

Celebration 762

Universal CityWalk 762

International Drive 763

Outlets 763

Traditional Shopping 764

Part 19 Nightlife in and out of Walt Disney World 766

Walt Disney World at Night 766

In the Theme Parks 766

At the Hotels 766

At Fort Wilderness Campground 767

At Disney's BoardWalk 767

At Coronado Springs Resort 767

At Downtown Disney 767

Walt Disney World Dinner Theaters 770

Other Area Dinner Theaters 773

Universal CityWalk 773

Appendix, Indexes, Touring Plans, and Reader Surveys 775

Readers' Questions to the Author 775

Readers' Comments 777

Accommodations Index 781

Restaurant Index 787

Subject Index 790

Touring Plans 811

Clip-out Touring-plan Companions 837

2010 Unofficial Guide Reader Survey 845

Walt Disney World Restaurant Surveys 847

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  • Posted April 18, 2010

    Want to know how to get the most fun out of your visit to world that Disney created? Get this book!

    The book is written so that you get the most bang for your buck. It starts by having you start planning your trip before you leave home. Then it goes on to explain the cost involved, allocating your time and and explanation of the rides. I personally like to read about the rides so that I can plan which rides I want to go to first. There are tips on accommodations, the Disney Cruise line and traveling with kids. The book goes into detail about getting around and the whole dining experience. Each individual park at Disney World is detailed with maps and a thorough explanation of each ride and attraction. If you want to travel outside the parks, there is also information about other sites to see in Orlando. Over all, I did not mind spending the $19.99 to receive all this information.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 10, 2010

    best guide to Disney World

    Several of my friends also love this guide to Disney World. We used it to plan our trip and everything went like clockwork. If you've never been to Disney World before, this is the best guide to fill you in on the details. There are also handy tearaway touring plans that can be carried with you to the parks.

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  • Posted April 8, 2010

    Use the day planners if you want to move!

    We used the daily planners. For $5 with a discount from buying the book, you can print planners online. Also check ride lengths on your phone. The day planners had us running around like chickens with our heads chopped off. The pedometer would have went crazy. We loved it! We made it to everything it suggested plus stopped for parades and such. Had we walked in without a plan, we would have been lost. Kids ages 7, 8, 10, and 11, and we chose the adult planners. No breaks for us. We brought sandwiches, water bottles, and lemonade packets, and we ate on the run. Great time for all of us.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 11, 2010

    I Also Recommend:

    9781423117032

    Better than the rest!

    I bought nearly every book out there about Disney World. I bought this one last. I could have saved myself alot of time and money if I would have bought this first. It had all the information the other books had and then some. It didn't read like Disney was giving perks or something to the writer. The writers obviously love Disney but weren't afraid to tell the truth. Buy this book before you buy any others.

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  • Posted December 30, 2009

    Almost too good to be true!

    I got the previous edition of this (2009) before my family went on a vacation to Disney World. My dad was all anti plans and stuff so we didn't really use it that much. But on the last day my parents said let's use the touring plan for Universal. So I brought the book along and we arrived early like it said. On a very crowded day we were through the entire Islands of Adventure with the park only being open for 2 hours. It was simply amazing I couldn't believe it! This is a must by for any travelers or vacation enthusiasts.

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  • Posted December 27, 2009

    Absolutely Indispensable

    The size of this book appears intimidating, but don't be afraid. At all. You won't use every page. Peruse the chapters and you can go straight to what you need. I buy this book to give to friends who are visiting Walt Disney World (WDW) and they all report how much it helped. If you follow the park plans you will maximize your WDW experience and get your money's worth. Also, it can help you plan the extras like evening shows, dining, and special events. Note: You don't have to lug this book around the park with you. Either pull out the park plans or Xerox them.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted December 6, 2009

    great for planning

    I highly recommend this book for anyone planning a trip to WDW. I used the 2009 addition for our first trip to WDW. The advise was so great it really made our trip. I immediately bought the 2010 addition to help plan our next trip.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted December 5, 2009

    Must-have if you go to Disney

    We used this book over spring break and waited no more than about 20 minutes in any line. The book says it will save you hours waiting in line and it's true! We overheard a family at Disney that didn't have a plan and they were going to be waiting about two hours in line for their next ride. They weren't going to be able to get all the rides in that they wanted. We did. The book also eliminated any sibling rivalry about who wanted to do what ride next. The "plan" ruled. The end of sponteneity? Only if you like waiting two hours for a ride. I'd take the book's plans any day.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted December 5, 2009

    Still the Best

    This book and the associated website have proven themselves on 3 separate trips to the Walt Disney World Resort. I bought a few other insider books but they have little extra except a few hints about hidden Mickeys and historical information. For a practical guide to having a stress free trip this book remains the single best and most up to date.

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  • Posted September 7, 2009

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    A Must Have

    This book is great--I have been to Disney World 26 times and still have found lots of new information from it

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