Laura Lea Miller - Frommers Walt Disney World and Orlando 2011: Frommers Complete Guides Series, Book 831

Frommer's Walt Disney World & Orlando 2011

by Laura Miller

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List of Maps

Orlando Theme Parks

Orlando Neighborhoods

Walt Disney World & Lake Buena Vista Accommodations

Kissimmee Accommodations

International Drive Area
Accommodations

Epcot Dining

Walt Disney World & Lake Buena Vista
Dining

International Drive Area Dining

Accommodations & Dining
Elsewhere in Orlando

Walt Disney World Parks &
Attractions

The Magic Kingdom

Epcot

Disneys Hollywood Studios

Animal Kingdom

Universal Orlando

Universal Studios Florida

Islands of Adventure

SeaWorld

Orlando Area Attractions

Central Orlando

Shopping in Orlando

Downtown Disney

CityWalk

Downtown Orlando Nightlife

Tampa

Cape Canaveral

Note About Maps

This guide contains dozens of maps of varying sizes and complexity. If you find it hard to read a map on your device, use the zoom function to enlarge. You can also download and/or printout PDFs of all of the maps in this guide. Go to www.frommers.com/go/ebookmaps and click on the title of your guide.

About the Author

Laura Miller is a freelance writer based out of Orchard Park, New York. Shes spent countless hours scouring Central Floridas various theme parks, hotels, resorts, and restaurants over the years (too many to count)both with and without her five children. A family-travel expert who religiously travels to the Land the Mouse Built several times a year, she also operates wdworlandoandmore.com, a website dedicated to Central Florida and the art of family travel.

Acknowledgments

Id like to thank Amy Voss at the Orlando/Orange County Convention & Visitors Bureau; Gary Buchanan and Dave Herbst at Walt Disney World; Tom Schroder and Brittany Tollerton at Universal Orlando; and Dagmar Cardwell at SeaWorld, not to mention all of the marketing and P.R. reps at the countless hotels and resorts, for all of their research assistance as well as their continued support during the many trips I made to the Orlando area while writing this book.

Thanks to my family, especially my five kidsRyan, Austin, Nicolas, Hailey, and Davisand my sister Cindy. They all in some way, shape, or form played a part in this endeavor, whether it was spending endless hours touring the parks, hunting through the many hotels, helping to review the various restaurants, or simply making sure I was free to travel whenever necessary. Thank you to my agent, Julie Hillyour continued support and encouragement are invaluable.

And a special thanks to Naomi Kraus, my editor, not only for the enormous amount of time and effort she continually puts into helping me with this endeavor, but for her valuable input, helpful advice, guidance, and patience she offered along the wayall of which I so greatly appreciate.

Laura Miller

How to contact Us

In researching this book, we discovered many wonderful placeshotels, restaurants, shops, and more. Were sure youll find others. Please tell us about them, so we can share the information with your fellow travelers in upcoming editions. If you were disappointed with a recommendation, wed love to know that, too. Please write to:

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An Additional Note

Please be advised that travel information is subject to change at any timeand this is especially true of prices. We therefore suggest that you write or call ahead for confirmation when making your travel plans. The authors, editors, and publisher cannot be held responsible for the experiences of readers while traveling. Your safety is important to us, however, so we encourage you to stay alert and be aware of your surroundings. Keep a close eye on cameras, purses, and wallets, all favorite targets of thieves and pickpockets.

Frommers Star Ratings, Icons & Abbreviations

Every hotel, restaurant, and attraction listing in this guide has been ranked for quality, value, service, amenities, and special features using a star-rating system. In country, state, and regional guides, we also rate towns and regions to help you narrow down your choices and budget your time accordingly. Hotels and restaurants are rated on a scale of zero (recommended) to three stars (exceptional). Attractions, shopping, nightlife, towns, and regions are rated according to the following scale: zero stars (recommended), one star (highly recommended), two stars (very highly recommended), and three stars (must-see).

In addition to the star-rating system, we also use eight feature icons that point you to the great deals, in-the-know advice, and unique experiences that separate travelers from tourists. Throughout the book, look for:

special finds those places only insiders know about

fun facts details that make travelers more informed and their trips more fun