List of Maps p. vii
What's New in Walt Disney World & Orlando p. 1
The Best of Walt Disney World & Orlando p. 5
By the Numbers p. 6
The Best Orlando Experiences p. 7
The Best Thrill Rides p. 10
Orlando's Best Online Sites p. 11
The Best Water Rides p. 12
The Best Romantic Hideaways p. 13
The Best Luxury Resorts p. 13
The Best Moderately Priced Accommodations p. 14
The Best Theme Restaurants p. 14
The Best Places for Adults p. 15
Planning Your Trip to Walt Disney World & Orlando p. 16
Visitor Information p. 16
Destination Orlando: Pre-Departure Checklist p. 18
Entry Requirements & Customs p. 19
Money p. 21
What Things Cost in Orlando p. 23
When to Go p. 25
Weather Wise p. 25
Orlando Area Calendar of Events p. 26
Travel Insurance p. 32
Health & Safety p. 34
Specialized Travel Resources p. 35
Kid-Friendly Tours p. 41
Planning Your Trip Online p. 45
Frommers.com: The Complete Travel Resource p. 46
The 21st-Century Traveler p. 46
Online Traveler's Toolbox p. 47
Getting There p. 48
Flying with Film & Video p. 50
Getting Through the Airport p. 52
Packages for the Independent Traveler p. 54
A Mickey Mouse Affair: Getting Married at Walt Disney World p. 56
Disney Cruise Packages p. 56
Ask Before You Go p. 57
Recommended Reading p. 58
Getting to Know Walt Disney World & Orlando p. 60
Orientation p. 60
Orlando Neighborhoods in Brief p. 64
Getting Around p. 65
Fast Facts: Walt Disney World & Orlando p. 70
Where to Stay p. 79
Staying for Less p. 80
The Best Hotel Bets p. 83
The Perks of Staying with Mickey p. 84
Places to Stay in Walt Disney World p. 87
"Official" Hotels in Lake Buena Vista p. 102
Other Lake Buena Vista Area Hotels p. 105
Places to Stay in the Kissimmee Area p. 110
Homes Away from Home p. 115
Places to Stay in the International Drive Area p. 115
Two Grand Hotels p. 120
Orlando Bed & Breakfasts p. 123
Downtown Orlando p. 124
Where to Dine p. 125
The Best Dining Bets p. 127
Restaurants by Cuisine p. 129
Places to Dine in Walt Disney World p. 131
The Chef's Table: The Best Seat in the World p. 148
Pint-Size Portions p. 152
Places to Dine in Lake Buena Vista p. 154
Places to Dine in Universal Orlando p. 159
Places to Dine in the International Drive Area p. 162
New & Notable p. 164
Dining on Restaurant Row p. 166
Places to Dine Elsewhere in Orlando p. 169
Not Just Fries Anymore p. 174
Only in Orlando: Dining with Disney Characters p. 174
Other Casts of Characters p. 177
Exploring Walt Disney World p. 178
Essentials p. 179
Making Your Visit More Enjoyable p. 183
FASTPASS p. 184
The Magic Kingdom p. 191
Frommer's Rates the Rides p. 195
A (Baker's) Dozen Suggestions for Fewer Headaches p. 198
Extra Magic-Extra Time p. 208
Epcot p. 212
Top 10 Orlando-Area Activities for Grown-Ups p. 214
Behind the Scenes: Special Tours in Walt Disney World p. 216
Great Things to Buy at Epcot p. 226
Disney-MGM Studios p. 229
Find the Hidden Mickeys p. 234
Animal Kingdom p. 240
Animal Kingdom Tip Sheet p. 243
Disney Water Parks p. 249
Water Park Dos & Don'ts p. 251
Did You Know? p. 252
Other WDW Attractions p. 254
DisneyQuest p. 255
Exploring Beyond Disney: Universal Orlando, SeaWorld & Other Attractions p. 256
Universal Studios Florida p. 257
Frommer's Rates the Rides p. 265
Universal Cuisine p. 270
Islands of Adventure p. 271
Some Practical Advice for Island Adventurers p. 272
Great Things to Buy at Islands of Adventure p. 283
SeaWorld p. 284
Swimming with the Sharks p. 292
Other Area Attractions p. 295
Staying Active p. 302
Hitting the Links p. 304
Spectator Sports p. 307
Shopping p. 309
The Shopping Scene p. 309
A Disney Bargain? The World's Best-Kept Secret p. 314
Orlando Area Outlets & Malls p. 314
Other Shopping in Orlando p. 316
Walt Disney World & Orlando After Dark p. 318
The Performing Arts p. 318
Dinner Theater p. 320
Prime Rib & a Side of Murder p. 323
At Walt Disney World p. 324
Not Your Ordinary Circus p. 327
CityWalk p. 328
Lounging Around p. 330
Hot Spots in Orlando p. 332
Gay & Lesbian Nightspots p. 333
Other Places to Party p. 334
Sports Bars p. 335
Unsportsmanlike Options p. 335
Side Trips from Orlando p. 337
Tampa p. 337
How to See Busch Gardens p. 343
Amish Country South? p. 353
Dining on the Bay p. 355
Cocoa Beach, Cape Canaveral & the Space Coast p. 358
Daytona Beach p. 367
Crossing Over into Cassadaga p. 374
Orlando in Depth p. 380
Orlando History 101, or How a Mouse Changed a Southern Town p. 380
Dateline p. 381
Useful Toll-Free Numbers & Websites p. 387
Airlines p. 387
Car-Rental Agencies p. 388
Major Hotel & Motel Chains p. 388
Index p. 391
General Index p. 391
Accommodations Index p. 400
Restaurant Index p. 401