The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World for Grown-Ups
by Zibart, EveFormat: Paperback
Pub. Date: 1999-08-01
Publisher(s): Macmillan General Reference
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Summary
With a reputation as the nation's #1 honeymoon destination, Walt Disney World's appeal with adults is growing by leaps and bounds. This handy, pocket-sized guide pulls together all the best attractions, shows, and resorts that appeal to the over-21 crowd.
Table of Contents
| List of Maps | p. ix |
| Introduction | p. 1 |
| Ladies, Gentlemen, Children of All Ages | p. 1 |
| Young at Heart | p. 2 |
| Pros and Caveats | p. 5 |
| How to Use This Guide | p. 8 |
| Why "Unofficial"? | p. 9 |
| Declaration of Independence | p. 9 |
| Why So Many Books? | p. 9 |
| Talk Back to Us, Please! | p. 10 |
| Custom Touring Plans Are Now Available | p. 11 |
| Planning Your Visit | p. 12 |
| When to Go | p. 12 |
| What to Pack | p. 14 |
| Where to Get Information | p. 18 |
| How to Cut Costs | p. 20 |
| Walt Disney World Admission Options | p. 23 |
| Help Is on the Way! | p. 23 |
| Magic Your Way | p. 23 |
| Base Ticket Add-On Options | p. 25 |
| How to Get the Most from the New Tickets | p. 26 |
| Where to Purchase Magic Your Way Tickets | p. 26 |
| FASTPASS | p. 27 |
| Travelers with Special Needs | p. 29 |
| International Travelers | p. 31 |
| A Calendar of Special Events | p. 34 |
| Where to Stay | p. 38 |
| General Tips | p. 39 |
| Should You Buy a Package? | p. 40 |
| Should You Stay outside Walt Disney World? | p. 41 |
| Resorts in "the World" | p. 42 |
| First Class All the Way | p. 42 |
| Late-Nighter's Nest | p. 45 |
| The Sporting Life | p. 46 |
| Bangs for the Bucks | p. 46 |
| Business and Pleasure | p. 48 |
| Romance in "the World" | p. 49 |
| Magic Kingdoms: The Most Romantic Hotels in "the World" | p. 50 |
| Castles in the Sky | p. 50 |
| The Sky inside the Castle | p. 51 |
| Far Safari Away | p. 52 |
| Palaces under the Seas | p. 53 |
| Setting the Stage | p. 55 |
| South Seas and Sailor's Warnings | p. 56 |
| "That's Amore": The Most Romantic Restaurants | p. 57 |
| Premier Restaurants | p. 57 |
| Other Romantic Eateries | p. 60 |
| "And They Lived Happily Ever After": Weddings and Honeymoons | p. 60 |
| The Little Things | p. 63 |
| Fireworks Finds | p. 63 |
| Picnics and Libations | p. 63 |
| Diversions and Details | p. 64 |
| Love Boats: Disney Cruises | p. 65 |
| The Big Four | p. 67 |
| The Magic Kingdom | p. 69 |
| The Layout | p. 69 |
| Don't Miss | p. 71 |
| Second Best | p. 73 |
| Don't Bother | p. 75 |
| Tips and Tales | p. 76 |
| Epcot | p. 77 |
| The Layout | p. 78 |
| Don't Miss | p. 80 |
| Second Best | p. 85 |
| Don't Bother | p. 87 |
| Tips and Tales | p. 89 |
| Disney-MGM Studios | p. 90 |
| The Layout | p. 90 |
| Don't Miss | p. 91 |
| Second Best | p. 94 |
| Don't Bother | p. 95 |
| Tips and Tales | p. 95 |
| The Animal Kingdom | p. 96 |
| The Layout | p. 98 |
| Don't Miss | p. 99 |
| Second Best | p. 103 |
| Don't Bother | p. 104 |
| Tips and Tales | p. 105 |
| "Curiouser and Curiouser": Behind the Scenes | p. 105 |
| Sports and Recreation | p. 108 |
| The Water Parks | p. 108 |
| Other Water Sports | p. 110 |
| Golf and Tennis | p. 112 |
| Biking and Running | p. 114 |
| Working Out and Other Exercise | p. 114 |
| Disney's Wide World of Sports | p. 116 |
| Pro Sports outside Disney World | p. 117 |
| Nightlife | p. 119 |
| Pleasure Island | p. 120 |
| Disney's West Side | p. 123 |
| The BoardWalk | p. 125 |
| Drinking and Dining | p. 128 |
| "Pink Elephants on Parade": Bellying up to the Bar(s) | p. 130 |
| "A Spoonful of Sugar": Flavors around "the World" | p. 133 |
| "Hidden Mickeys" and Other Grown-Up Games | p. 138 |
| Hidden Mickeys | p. 139 |
| Hidden Mickeys in the Magic Kingdom | p. 140 |
| Hidden Mickeys in Epcot | p. 142 |
| Hidden Mickeys in Disney-MGM Studios | p. 142 |
| Hidden Mickeys in the Animal Kingdom | p. 143 |
| More Mickeys and Games | p. 144 |
| Star-Maker Machinery | p. 144 |
| Hidden Flickies | p. 145 |
| Pun-ishing Treatment | p. 146 |
| Pin Pals | p. 147 |
| Shopping in Walt Disney World | p. 145 |
| Hey, Big Spender | p. 149 |
| Downtown Disney | p. 153 |
| Disney Marketplace | p. 153 |
| Pleasure Island and Disney's West Side | p. 156 |
| Theme-Park Shopping | p. 158 |
| The Magic Kingdom | p. 159 |
| Epcot | p. 160 |
| Disney-MGM Studios | p. 164 |
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