Mini Mickey: The Pocket-Sized Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World (Paperback, 9th)

List of Maps xi Special Thanks xiii Introduction 1 Why This Pocket Guide? 1 Declaration of Independence 1 How This Guide Was Researched and Written 2 Walt Disney World: An Overview 2 What Walt Disney World Encompasses 2 The Major Theme Parks 3 Water Parks 4 Other Disney World Venues 4 PART ONE Planning before You Leave Home 8 Gathering Information 8 Walt Disney World on the Web 9 When to Go to Walt Disney World 12 Selecting the Time of Year for Your Visit 12 Important Walt Disney World Addresses 13 Important Walt Disney World Phone Numbers 13 Extra Magic Hours 14 PART TWO Making the Most of Your Time and Money 17 Allocating Money 17 Walt Disney World Admission Options 17 Help Is on the Way! 17 Magic Your Way 18 Base-ticket Add-on Options 18 How to Get the Most from Magic Your Way 20 Where to Purchase Magic Your Way Tickets 21 Allocating Time 22 Which Park to See First? 22 Operating Hours 22 The Cardinal Rules for Successful Touring 23 Touring Plans Explained 24 Fastpass 26 PART THREE Accommodations 30 The Basic Considerations 30 Benefits of Staying in the World 30 Staying in or out of the World: Weighing the Pros and Cons 31 How to Get Discounts on Lodging at Walt Disney World 32 Choosing a Walt Disney World Hotel 36 Camping at Walt Disney World 41 Hotels outside Walt Disney World 42 Selecting and Booking a Hotel outside Walt Disney World 42 Getting a Good Deal on a Room outside Walt Disney World 44 The Best Hotels for Families outside Walt Disney World 47 Hotels and Motels: Rated and Ranked 59 Room Ratings 59 How the Hotels Compare 61-66 The 30 Best Hotel Values 67 PART FOUR Walt Disney World with Kids 70 Recommendations for Making the Dream Come True 70 Disney, Kids, and Scary Stuff 74 Switching Off (aka The Baby Swap) 75 Small-child Fright-potential Chart 76-80 Meeting the Disney Characters 80 Character Dining 82 Character-meal Hit Parade 84-85 Babysitting 87 PART FIVE Special Tips for Special People 89 Walt Disney World for Singles 89 Walt Disney World for Couples 89 Weddings and Honeymoons 89 Romantic Getaways 90 Quiet, Romantic Places to Eat 90 Walt Disney World for Seniors 91 Getting Around 91 Lodging 91 Senior Dining 92 Walt Disney World for Disabled Guests 92 Visitors with Special Needs 93 PART SIX Arriving and Getting Around 95 Getting There 95 Directions 95 Transportation to Walt Disney World from the Airport 98 Disney's Magical Express 99 Renting a Car 100 Getting Oriented 100 A Good Map 100 How to Travel around the World 101 Transportation Trade-offs for Guests: Lodging outside Walt Disney World 101 All You Need to Know about Driving to the Theme Parks 101 The Disney Transportation System 104 PART SEVEN Bare Necessities 106 Credit Cards and Money 106 Credit Cards 106 Banking Services 106 A License to Print Money 106 Problems and How to Solve Them 107 Attractions Closed for Repairs 107 Car Trouble 107 Gasoline 107 Lost and Found 107 Medical Matters 108 Rain 108 Services 109 Messages 109 Lockers and Package Pick-Up 109 Cameras and Film 109 Grocery Stores 110 PART EIGHT Dining in Walt Disney World 111 Disney Dining 101 111 Advance Reservations 111 Dress 111 Smoking 112 Walt Disney World Restaurant Categories 112 Disney Dining Suggestions 115 The Magic Kingdom 115 Epcot 115 Disney's Animal Kingdom 116 Disney's Hollywood Studios 116 Walt Disney World Restaurants: Rated and Ranked 117 Walt Disney World Restaurants by Cuisine 118-121 PART NINE The Magic Kingdom 122 Arriving 122 Getting Oriented 122 Starting the Tour 123 Fastpass at the Magic Kingdom 123 Main Street, U.S.A. 126 Adventureland 128 Frontierland 131 Liberty Square 135 Fantasyland 137 Tomorrowland 146 Live Entertainment in the Magic Kingdom 152 Parades 155 Afternoon Parade 155 Evening Parade(s) 155 Parade Route and Vantage Points 156 Magic Kingdom Touring Plans 157 Choosing the Appropriate Touring Plan 158"Not a Touring Plan" Touring