Chapter 1
“Maybe we should take the kids to Disney this year.”
- Why should I vacation in Orlando?
- When to visit: The challenge of crowds and weather
- Seven things to consider when planning a trip
Chapter 2
“Will the car make it? We could fly.”
- A tour package makes it simpler, but is it your best bet? Does it save money?
- How to get from here to there: Cars, trains, boats, and planes
- Getting around Orlando: You don’t need a car except for those times when you do
- Flying: Finding a balance between price and convenience
- Renting a car: Instructions for those who rarely do it
- Travel insurance: Do I need it? Does it give me the coverage I might need?
Chapter 3
“I don’t want to pay an arm and a leg for a hotel room”
- Disney hotels: The pros and cons
- Non-Disney hotels: The pros and cons
- Getting a good deal: Questions to ask when booking an offsite hotel
- Which Disney resort is right for us? Luxury, moderate, or economy?
- Which Universal resort is right for us?
Chapter 4
“I want to go to Disney, Universal, water parks, dinner shows …”
- You can’t do it all: Planning for the things you’ll miss
- Buying tickets: Create your own cost-saving strategy
Chapter 5
“If this is Tuesday, that must be an alligator.”
Chapter 6
Disney’s Magic Kingdom
- Magic Kingdom overview
- Magic Kingdom park touring tips
- Magic Kingdom Ride-by-ride Scare Guide and Movement Guide
Chapter 7
Disney’s Epcot
- Epcot overview
- Epcot park touring tips
- Epcot Ride-by-ride Scare Guide and Movement Guide
Chapter 8
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- Hollywood Studios overview
- Hollywood Studios park touring tips
- Hollywood Studios Ride-by-ride Scare Guide and Movement Guide
Chapter 9
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
- Animal Kingdom overview
- Animal Kingdom park touring tips
- Animal Kingdom Ride-by-ride Scare Guide and Movement Guide
Chapter 10
Universal Studios Orlando
- Universal Studios Orlando overview
- Universal Studios Orlando park touring tips
- Universal Studios Orlando Scare Guide and Movement Guide
Chapter 11
Universal’s Islands of Adventure
- Islands of Adventure overview
- Islands of Adventure park touring tips
- Islands of Adventure Ride-by-ride Scare Guide and Movement Guide
Chapter 12
Sea World
- Sea World overview
- Discovery Cove overview
- Sea World park touring tips
- Sea World Ride-by-ride Scare Guide and Movement Guide
Chapter 13
Other attractions in the Orlando area
- Finding the real Florida: Gators, manatees, and cypress trees
- Legoland
- Kennedy Space Center
- Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
- Water parks: Typhoon Lagoon, Blizzard Beach, Aquatica, and Wet ‘n Wild
- Dinner shows
- Holy Land Experience, DisneyQuest, miniature golf, go carts, zoos, and more
- Museums
- Theater and movies
