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     ***  THE VERY UNOFFICIAL GUIDE TO WALT DISNEY WORLD  ***
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             By Todd D. McCartney         1994 Edition
                         Revision 94.04.15
                      Released: April 27, 1994
     Next version due out in July 1994, and it will be bound.

      (C)opyright 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994 by Todd D. McCartney
                        All Rights Reserved
 No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form
  or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopy,
  recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system,
          without permission in writing from the author.

      This book is dedicated to every child, in other words,
             every single person young and old alike.

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                           INTRODUCTION
                           ------------

    Walter Elias Disney was always a dreamer.  Walt wanted to
create a place that would be as much fun for adults as for
children.  This refers to the quotation "There is little adult in
every child, but there is a lot of child in every adult."  Mr.
Disney also never liked amusement parks as he often thought of
them as dirty and not as a source of family entertainment.  One
summer day while he sat on a park bench Walt thought about a new
kind of family park.  Here is what Walt said about that day:
"Disneyland really began when my two daughters were very young,
Saturday was always Daddy's Day, and I would take them to the
merry-go-round, and sit on a bench waiting and eating peanuts,
while they rode.  And sitting there, alone, I felt there should
be something built, some kind of family park, where parents and
children could have fun together."  Walt's dream of a family
amusement park became a reality, and on July 17, 1955 Disneyland
opened its doors in Anaheim, CA and became the "Happiest Place on
Earth."  Disneyland was an instant success, and soon amusement
parks around the country followed Disney's model and began
'cleaning' up their look.

    During the 1964-65 Worlds Fair in New York the Walt Disney
Company displayed their attraction building talents by creating
some shows such as: It's a Small World, Great Moments with Mr.
Lincoln, and the Carousel of Progress.  Headlines in the NY
papers read "Walt Disney - GIANT at the Fair."  With this in
Walt's mind, and the growing success of Disneyland, he decided to
build the ultimate family amusement park.  He soon went to work
on it and purchased 27,400 acres (43 square miles) of land near
Orlando, Florida.  This piece of land was 150 times larger than
that of Disneyland in California.  Walt made this statement on
his TV show after announcing what he was about to do: "Here in
Florida, we have something special.  There's enough land to hold
all the ideas and plans we can possibly imagine."  Here, not only
would a theme park be constructed but an entire resort complex
with hotel and recreational facilities, and Walt had a head full
of ideas for the future.  Unfortunately he never saw his Florida
dream come true.  He passed away in December of 1966 right after
introducing his plans, but his brother Roy took command of the
company Walt had established and gave the go ahead on the
creation of Walt's biggest dream.

    At the time the creation of Disney World became the largest
private construction project in the United States ever.  Over
8,000 workers built the Vacation Kingdom.  More than eight
million cubic yards of earth had to be moved, swamps had to be
drained, and canals and lakes had to be dug.  Then, after a
lifetime of dreaming and 4 years under construction, on October
1, 1971 the Vacation Kingdom of Walt Disney World was opened to
the public.  Roy O. Disney used Walt's comment in his dedication
speech: "Walt Disney World is a tribute to the philosophy and
life of Walter Elias Disney...and to the talents, the dedication,
and the loyalty of the entire Disney organization that made Walt
Disney's dream come true.  May Walt Disney World bring Joy and
Inspiration and New Knowledge to all that come to this happy
place...a Magic Kingdom where the young at heart of all ages can
laugh and play and learn together.  Dedicated this 25th day of
October, 1971."  What Roy said on opening day can now be found
inscribed on a bronze plaque in the Magic Kingdom.  Walt wanted
to call his vacation land "Disney World", but after his death Roy
insisted that it be called "Walt Disney World".  The resort
became an instant success and in one year it had attracted almost
11 million guests.

    Before his untimely death, Walt had many ideas for other
parks.  His concept of the Experimental Prototype Community of
Tomorrow, or EPCOT as he called it was born shortly after his
plans for Disney World were introduced.  Again on his TV show
Walt showed America his plans.  He wanted EPCOT to be a city that
people could actually live in, a entire community totally
surviving on its own.  Not to mention the fact that it would
demonstrate the highest technology available to the rest of the
world.  The city would have its inhabitants living around a
central hub, or main building.  This is how Walt described EPCOT
on that TV show:

       EPCOT will take its cue from the new ideas and new
       technologies that are now emerging from the creative
       centers of tomorrow that will never be completed,
       but will always be introducing and testing and
       demonstrating new materials and systems.  And EPCOT
       will be a showcase to the world for the ingenuity
       and imagination of American free enterprise.  When
       EPCOT has become a reality, it's our hope that it will
       stimulate American industry to develop new solutions
       that will meet the needs of people expressed right
       here in this experimental community.

     Eleven years after the opening of Walt Disney World, Walt's
dream of EPCOT became a reality.  On October 1, 1982 EPCOT Center
was opened to the public.  Although EPCOT Center was not as Walt
envisioned, it is a showcase of technology and the world.  (The
living community that Walt had envisioned is going to built, and
it is expected to open in 1995 not under the name of EPCOT, but
it will be called Celebration.)  Almost seven years later, the
Disney-MGM Studios was opened on May 1, 1989.  Here, guests can
experience the movies in Disney style.

    Now in 1994, the Vacation Kingdom is a young twenty-three
years old, housing 3 theme parks, 2 water parks, 14 resorts, a
night club entertainment complex, a hotel complex, a shopping
village, a lot of magic, and much, much more.  Will Disney World
ever stop growing?  Most likely it won't as more and more ideas
are becoming a reality.  Four more resorts are being built now,
construction for a large addition to the Disney-MGM Studios is
underway, the fourth theme park and the third water park are now
under construction as well as a city for residence, and many
ideas have yet to be released to the public.

     The place that Walt Disney and his company created brings
joy, happiness, and inspiration to each and everyone of its
visitors.  It's a magical land...a place where everything seems
perfect...and to experience it is like nothing else.  Walt Disney
World is truly The Vacation Kingdom of the World.


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                    Author's Notes For 94.04.15
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Greetings Disney Fans!

    I am sad to say that this is the last version of the book that
will be distributed on the internet.  It is time to move on, and
taking the book away from this type of distribution makes me one
step closer to getting the book published.  For the past 1.5 years
I have enjoyed sharing with you all the information that I have
compiled.

    This is not the end of the book however...  Late this summer
the book will be offered in a bound format.  If you are on the
mailing list you will be notified when the book is available,
otherwise keep your eyes peeled on AOL and r.a.d. for the
announcement.

    Those of you on the mailing list will now be receiving the
"Future Attractions List".  This is a list of all the new
attractions set to open or under construction at WDW parks.  You
will also receive update information regarding the book.

    Thats all for now, if you have any questions feel free to
write! Enjoy this revision and thank you for your continued
support!

                             -Todd D. McCartney

        "When you wish upon a star you dreams come true..."

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To the Reader:

    I've been adding to this book for almost three years now and
it seems as though I've just begun.  It's funny, most of my
friends will ask me why I would devote some of my free time to
writing a book.  I usually reply with: "I enjoy it..." and
confusion streaks across their face after that response.  Some day
I hope this material may be sold to a publisher, but right now I
am happy to share the information that I know with others for
free.

    This book actually started out as a letter to some friends in
England.  They wrote a letter to my family stating that they were
planning to visit Disney World on their tour of the U.S. and they
wanted me to send them some information.  I sat down one Saturday
after work and typed and typed and typed.  Due to the mail, my
book was waiting for them when they arrived home from their tour.
So rather than put my work aside I decided to let the rest of the
world see it.  That original letter was about 4000 words, and the
book has now grown to almost 28,000 words!  That's how this whole
thing started...

    Now as for my knowledge of Walt Disney World, that's a
different story.  I have been to WDW six times, or the equivalent
of staying there for 45 days straight.  I first traveled there in
1980, and again in 1986.  When I visited in 1988 WDW seemed more
magical to me than ever before.  During the next three visits I
became more interested and gradually I began absorbing any
information on WDW I could grab.  Granted many people have been
there many more times than I have, but I don't just visit the
parks just to have fun.  I am constantly thinking of how I could
improve my vacation, and I am continually racing from attraction
to attraction so that I can see the most in the minimum amount of
time.  Well I am now relaying all that information to you the
reader.  I feel confident that if you follow my tips and my
suggestions you too will go home feeling the magic that Walt
Disney World puts in all of its visitors.

    You will notice that unlike other guides to WDW this one is
updated more than three to four times a year.  This fact ensures
that you are getting the latest information, something the other
guides cannot promise.  How do I get the information so quickly?
There are many ways, for one I subscribe to the magazine "Disney
News", however, the majority of the information comes from the
computer network called Internet.  On the Internet I communicate
with people who work for Disney/WDW, and people who just returned
=66rom their vacation at WDW.  The information that I receive is
incredibly reliable and a large portion is incorporated into the
book.

    Please keep in mind that this book is constantly undergoing
editing and it is more like a massive conglomeration of notes than
a book.  I personally haven't been satisfied with one version of
it yet!  I just keep improving upon earlier versions!

    Well that's about it.  Please feel free to make copies of this
book for friends, family, roommates, neighbors, pets (well, read
it first, then paper train your puppy!) etc., but please don't add
your own information.  I hope that your trip to Walt Disney World
will bring you memories that will last a lifetime!  Enjoy the
book!

                          Important Notes
                          ---------------

1. You should know (providing you read the introduction) that
    there are three main theme parks in Walt Disney World: The
    Magic Kingdom, EPCOT Center, and The Disney-MGM Studios.  I'll
    describe each theme park and tell you about each attraction in
    each park.

2. I have divided the book into twenty-one main sections:
    When Should We Go?, Resorts, Contacting WDW Making
    Reservations and Admissions, Transportation, Magic Kingdom,
    EPCOT Center, Disney-MGM Studios, Night Life, Dining,
    Shopping, Water Parks, Other Attractions, Tips, In the Future,
    Maps (.gif file for majority of computers), Fun Facts, Famous
    Quotations Relating to WDW, Special Thanks To, Raving Reviews,
    Revision Information, and Glossary/Acronym List.

3. I will refer to AA many times throughout this book. This stands
    for "Audio-Animatronics".  Audio-Animatronics is the use of
    computerized moving mannequins, and it is used in most of the
    Disney attractions.  The mannequins are quite realistic and
    they can fool most first time visitors into believing that
    there are actors in the ride.  Also from now on, anytime you
    see WDW it means Walt Disney World and anytime you see TTC it
    refers to the Transportation and Ticket Center.  There are
    many acronyms that I will use in the book, and you will find
    that they are also used in WDW.

       ** For more information on acronyms, please see the **
    ** Glossary/Acronym list (Part XX) at the end of the book. **

4. An asterisk (*) next to a description means the attraction is a
    personal favorite of mine.  An "at" sign (@) next to it, it
    means it is a popular attraction to the general public, and
    you should ride it during parades, fireworks, right after the
    park opens or right before the park is about to close, if the
    lines are longer during peak hours.

5. The time given after the description of an attraction is the
    actual time for that ride (not including pre-show
    entertainment).  Pre-Show entertainment times (if available)
    are listed separately.

6. Any age, height, or medical restrictions that limit
    participation in the attraction are also in the description.
    Please be aware of these restrictions and limitations as they
    have been added for your own personal safety.

7. If in the description of the ride you see a line of asterisks
    followed by the word Spoiler (example: ****** SPOILER ******)
    that means that the information that follows may spoil part of
    that attraction for you.  Examples might be where something
    scary appears in a ride, or where there is an unexpected
    'turn' in the ride.  Read those sections at your discretion,
    however if you wish to be surprised don't read them.


                     How to contact the Author
                    ---------------------------

    Would you like to make a comment?  Have you see an error?  Or
are you getting a sudden urge to send me some money so I can go to
WDW again?  If you would like to get in touch with me for any
reason regarding the book you can do so by writing to me at one of
the following addresses:

   U.S. Mail:  Todd D. McCartney
               18 Carroll Drive
               Somerville, NJ
               08876
               USA

   Internet:  [e-mail]

    If you have any old brochures, park guides, ticket stubs,
small figurines, pencils, or anything relating to WDW you are
willing to part with, write to me and tell me.  I'm currently
collecting all sorts of WDW memorabilia and looking for anything.

    I hope to hear from you, I love getting mail and I would like
to know what you think of this project.  I have received quite a
few responses but one more letter in the mailbox would make me
happier!

           How to obtain the latest version of the book
          ----------------------------------------------

    Listed below are the possible ways of acquiring the most
recent revision of the book.

1. U.S. Mail - The book will be available via US Mail sometime
      this summer.  No more disk, printed or program versions of
      the book are available.  The new order blank can be aquired
      by writing to me at the address found above AFTER July 31,
      1994.

2. Internet E-mail - The book is no longer available through
      e-mail.  The mailing list for the book is now for the
      "Future Attractions List" as well as ordering information
      for the book.  If you wish to be added to the e-mail mailing
      list, send me a message stating so and I will add you to the
      list.  This will insure that you receive every new version
      of the list.
    Internet address:  [e-mail]

3. Internet FTP site - The FTP site for the distribution of the
      book is good for OLD versions of the book only.  The dates
      range from: October 1991 to January 1994  For a listing of
      the files on the FTP site send an e-mail message to me
      requesting the book FTP file list.  Here is the site name
      and the directory:
           ftp.netcom.com    Files located in:   pub/kazrak


    If you have in your possession the file entitled EVAL.TXT I
ask that you please fill it out, and send it to me.  This
evaluation form will give me a good idea of what needs improving
and what doesn't.  Thank You!

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PART I
                    **  WHEN SHOULD WE GO?  **
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    One of the most challenging questions for any vacation is
deciding when to go.  The one thing about Walt Disney World that
never changes is the fact that it is open 365 days a year, so you
don't have to worry about timing your trip around their "season"
schedule as you would have to do with other theme parks.
Personally I feel that October is the best month.  The temperature
is mild, all the kids are back in school, and the crowds are much
smaller.  Taking the kids out of school for a week should not be
too much of a problem, but just make sure they get their homework
done BEFORE you leave, (especially high school students (having
been one myself I know)) because once you get down there, they
won't be able to find any time to do it.  The only problem with
October is that the parks usually close earlier (8 to 9pm), rather
than staying open to midnight as in the summer.  The drawback of
this is that certain parades and fireworks may not be presented.
Contact Walt Disney World Information for updated information on
parades and fireworks, as the times change quite frequently.

    I found July and August to be VERY hot and crowded.  If you
like waiting in 1-2hr lines in 90-100 degree weather, go during
that time of the year.  Stay away from Christmas, New Years,
President's week, the Fourth of July, etc.  The crowds at this
time of the year tend to be quite heavy.  As for the Spring, March
through May is an excellent time.  Again, kids are still in school
(Florida students get out in late May so plan accordingly), and
the temperature is mild.

    An aspect that is often overlooked is the fact that the cost
of your room is often related to the time of year that you decide
to travel.  There are two types of "seasons" at WDW:  the "off
season", and the "regular season".  The regular season reflects
the following time frames:  Late December through early January;
Mid-February through mid-April; Mid-June through mid-August.
During these times you will pay the most for your room and the
crowds are usually medium to large at those times.  Such is
opposite during the off season.  The difference in price may be
minimal or it could be quite large.  Check with Walt Disney World
Information for exact dates and room rates.

    One minor thing to consider is that certain attractions do
close for general maintenance during the off season.  During the
summer and regular season almost (if not) every attraction is
open, but in the fall it is common to see one or two attractions
closed per park.  I have been disappointed many times as I found
out certain attractions were closed.  However there is a way you
can avoid this disappointment!  Disney has maintenance schedules
for each of its attractions, so if you give them a call and tell
them when you are going, they will tell you what attractions will
be closed at that time.

    One thing is that during the summer there will be a
thunderstorm just about every day (around 3-5pm or so).  Don't be
alarmed at rainy weather reports, go to the parks even if it is
raining because most people stay inside on those days or do other
indoor things.  A little rain never hurts right?  Oh and be sure
to pick up some Disney ponchos for the days that it does rain.
They are about $4 apiece, lightweight, small and effective.
Warning: young teens will not wear them because they don't look
"cool" in them.

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PART II
                          **  RESORTS  **
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    There are 14 main resorts in Walt Disney World, each with its
own theme, they are situated in 3 different resort areas: Magic
Kingdom Resorts, EPCOT Resorts, and the Village Resorts.  You
should know what resort area you are staying at, as many of the
signs and brochures don't refer to the individual resorts, but
instead refer to the resort area.  The resorts below are organized
according to their areas.

    Many benefits result from staying in a Disney-owned resort.
For one, you may enter selected theme parks (usually the Magic
Kingdom) on selected days, one hour earlier than the general
public.  Lately the early admission has been Saturday, Sunday,
Tuesday, and Thursday.  You also receive:  Complimentary
transportation to and from every corner of WDW (via monorail, bus
or boat), complimentary parking at all parks, access to all WDW
owned pools and health clubs, and a lot more.

    Despite the fact that every resort has some means of
transportation, the first three resorts listed below are by far
the most convenient because of connections to the monorail lines
(excellent for those staying with children, ie: no bus lines to
wait for in the heat).  Personally I feel you should rent a car
unless you are staying at a monorail-resort.  The car will come in
handy when you want to go to parks outside Disney property, or go
shopping at the Disney Marketplace, etc.  For more information on
transportation please refer to Part IV, "Transportation".

    Here are brief descriptions of each resort, the number of
rooms, an idea of the prices, and the resort area that the resort
is located in.  The prices listed below are based on a
double-occupancy per-night basis and they use the following form:
$xxx to $yyy.  Where $xxx is the price of the cheapest room at
OFF-season prices and $yyy is the price of the most expensive room
at regular season prices.  Suite prices follow the regular room
rates.  The prices listed are constantly subject to change, but
they will give you a good idea of what to expect.


MAGIC KINGDOM RESORT AREA

 The Polynesian Village Resort - The brown A-frame buildings at
     this resort transport you to the South Seas.  Torches
     illuminate the walkways at night, and tropical plants abound.
     Traditional Polynesian architecture can be found here along
     with two pools (one with a slide built into a "lava mountain"
     with a waterfall).  The Great Ceremonial House is the main
     building.  Here you can purchase sundries, eat, and check
     in/out.  This resort is a personal favorite of mine.  The
     white-sand beaches and torch-lit sidewalks make for an
     incredibly romantic setting.  The Polynesian is a great place
     to escape from the everyday hustle and bustle of WDW, as it
     is very welcoming.  The restaurants here have seafood on the
     menu with a twist of Polynesian style cooking.  (GREAT
     FOOD!!) Not all of the food is Polynesian style; most of it
     is American.  This is one of the original WDW resorts, but it
     has recently been renovated and looks great!  Boat rental.
     By far one of the most, if not THE most convenient resort in
     WDW.  855 rooms.  Moderately Priced: $185 to $295.  Suites:
     $500 to $3,050.  MONORAIL SERVICE

 The Grand Floridian Beach Resort - Jump back to the turn of the
     century in this awe-inspiring resort that was created to
     replicate Hotel Del Coronado in San Diego and some of the
     hotels created by Florida hotel pioneer Henry Flagler.  A Big
     Band plays music every night in the breathtaking main
     building.  This resort has an 8,000 square foot swimming
     pool, a health club and more.  A perfect setting for a
     honeymoon, as there are very romantic honeymoon suites that
     overlook the lagoon.  Very good Italian restaurant called
     Flaglers, a very expensive upscale restaurant called Victoria
     and Albert's, as well as a few other restaurants.  Boat
     rental, tennis and more.  Convention Facilities.  901 rooms.
     Moderately to Highly Priced: $230 to $440.  Suites: $460 to
     $1,660 MONORAIL SERVICE

 The Contemporary Resort - One of the original WDW resorts, this
     A-Frame building has Monorails gliding swiftly through it all
     day.  WDW's largest arcade can be found here with the latest
     in arcade technology.  Many places to sit back, have a drink
     and relax can be found here.  If you like tall buildings and
     walking out your hotel room door to a hallway overlooking up
     to 14 stories this is for you!  Not a personal favorite, but
     it has great places to eat, shop and excellent recreational
     facilities.  This resort is excellent for those travelling
     with children, as a common site in the resort is children
     running through the halls.  Good all you can eat buffet, a
     great dinner show on the 15th floor, and nice lounges.  Also
     located here are meeting and conference rooms for different
     functions.  Just as the Polynesian, this resort has recently
     been renovated.  83,709 square feet of convention space.
     (Even if you don't stay here, be sure to go to the
     observation deck at the top for a spectacular view of WDW).
     Boat rental, tennis, and more.  Only resort within walking
     distance to the Magic Kingdom.  1,052 rooms.  Moderately to
     Highly Priced: $190 to $425.  Suites: $750 to $2,250 MONORAIL
     SERVICE

 The Disney Inn - This resort has recently been leased to the U.S.
     Government for 99 years.  If you or a family member is
     enrolled in a branch of the Armed Forces then you are
     entitled to stay here at a reduced cost.  The general public
     is also allowed to stay here but at limited times, so check
     with guest services before making reservations.  Tucked away
     in the northwest corner of WDW this resort is situated
     between two PGA tour championship golf courses: The Magnolia
     and the Palm.  Swimming pools, tennis courts, and heath spas
     are all here.  A nice restaurant that most people skip is
     here and the food is delicious.  This resort has recently
     been remodeled, and a Snow White theme has been added.  288
     Rooms.  Moderately Priced: $180 to $215.  Suites: $345

 Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground - If you are driving your
     RV to WDW consider staying here.  Hook up your own RV to full
     service, or stay in one of the permanent fully equipped
     trailers.  Canoeing, horseback riding, campfires, biking, and
     fishing make this resort perfect for those who love the great
     outdoors.  A small grocery store is also on the premise.
     Nightly campfires, and daily canoe excursions are also
     offered.  785 sites, 407 Trailer Homes.  Low to Moderately
     Priced: $32 to $49 for trailer sites, $180 to $195 for
     trailer homes.  Suites: NONE

 Wilderness Lodge Resort - OPENS JUNE 1994 - Simulating the lodges
     in Yellowstone National Park this resort will feature rustic
     architecture, bubbling brooks, and of course some geysers.
     Located west of Fort Wilderness and south of the
     Contemporary.  729 Rooms.  Moderately Priced: $149-$195.


EPCOT CENTER RESORT AREA

 The Caribbean Beach Resort - Very affordable resort with a taste
     of the Caribbean.  Located just southeast of EPCOT center
     this resort is cheerfully colored and is easily accessible.
     The buildings are named after Caribbean Islands.  Steel drums
     are heard in Port Royale, the main building.  There is an
     incredible pool; part of which is shaped like a fort with
     cannons that actually fire little bursts of water!  For this
     resort I recommend a rental car since it is quite a distance
     from most of the parks.  Unfortunately the only place to get
     food at this resort is at Port Royale; pizza, and food court
     style food.  No sit-down restaurants (exception: limited food
     menu at the bar).  Internal Bus route (does not leave the
     resort) and regular bus service.  Bike, boat, etc.  rental.
     2,112 rooms.  Low Priced: $89 to $115.  Suites: NONE

 The Yacht and Beach Club Resorts -Two separate resorts but right
     next to each other and both with similar themes.  These
     resorts look like New England seaside resorts from the late
     1880s.  Features of the resorts include sand bottom pools,
     snorkeling, croquet lawn, and more.  Indoor clambakes, and
     five other restaurants are here.  The Yacht Club is more
     upscale and quite fancy.  The Beach Club is more family
     oriented, with a "Goofy Breakfast".  Both resorts share a
     common building for convention space and the most incredible
     pool ever created by the Disney Development Company
     (includes: a sand bottom, quicksand, whirl-pools, and a
     extra-long flume/slide through the mast of a wrecked ship).
     Boat service to EPCOT Center & Disney-MGM Studios is
     available.  Both resorts within walking distance to EPCOT
     Center.  54,000 square feet of convention space is also here.
     Yacht: 635 rooms, Beach: 580 rooms.  Moderately to Highly
     Yacht Club: Priced: $205 to $370.  Suites: $390 to $975.
     Beach Club: Priced: $205 to $275.  Suites: $390 to $975.

 The Dolphin and the Swan - Both hotels (Both near the Yacht and
     Beach clubs) were built are run by separate companies.  The
     Swan is operated by Westin and The Dolphin is operated by
     Sheraton.  These are upscale hotels with conference halls for
     big conventions.  A 6,500 square foot convention center is
     here along with a 505 seat theater.  Boat and tram service to
     EPCOT Center and the Disney-MGM Studios is available.
     Dolphin: 1509 rooms, Swan: 758 rooms.  Moderately to Highly
     Priced: $185 to $375.  Suites: $310 to $2,750.

 All-Star Sports Resort - OPENS MAY 1994 - The entrance will be
     shaped like a football helmet and the pool like a
     baseball...This could mean only one thing, a resort themed
     around sports, and that is exactly what this resort is going
     to be. (Two more All-Star resorts will follow this one
     including one based on Music).  1,920 rooms.  Low Priced:
     $69-$79.


DISNEY VILLAGE RESORT AREA

 Dixie Landings Resort - This resort takes on the theme of the
     time when paddlewheel boats cruised the Mississippi.  Nature
     surrounds the resort, complete with ponds and natural
     shrubbery.  The theme here is excellent right down to the
     'grits' and the Cajun music.  The majority of the time you
     will not remember that you are staying at a "low priced"
     resort.  There are two types of buildings that you can stay
     in: Three story plantation homes, or two story bayou
     buildings.  Boatwright's Cafe serves up the cuisine, a large
     food court accompanies it, and Boatwright's has an excellent
     selection of mild Creole and Cajun food.  Boat Rental
     available.  2,048 rooms.  Low Priced: $94 to $119.  Suites:
     NONE

 Port Orleans Resort - Are you ready for Mardi Gras?  Then this
     resort is for you!  Resembling the streets of New Orleans the
     Carnival atmosphere surrounds you.  Eat at Cafe Bonfamiles
     and listen to the jazz, or relax in the Mardi Gras pool where
     the tongue of a dragon is the slide!  Sit-down restaurant,
     and food court style eating.  Spas, marketplace dining, and
     cobblestone streets are also found here.  1,008 rooms.  Low
     Priced: $94 to $119.  Suites: NONE

 Disney Vacation Club Resort - How would you like to own a part of
     the Disney Magic?  At the Vacation Club you can do just that.
     A time share system has been set up and by paying a one time
     fee, plus annual dues you may use your 'points' to stay at
     the Vacation Club, or hundreds of other resorts around the
     world.  Save two years worth of points and take an extended
     vacation, or borrow from next years points.  However time
     sharing is not the only way to stay at the Vacation Club as
     the villas may be rented out for a regular vacation.  The
     villas are designed in a Key West architectural style,
     complete with pastel colored buildings.  One, two or three
     bedroom villas (sleeping from four to twelve) include the
     following: washer and dryer, fully equipped kitchen, Hi-Fi
     VCR, one 32 inch TV and 2-3 26 inch, two showers, whirlpool
     tub, wall safes and a patio.  Boat, bike, shuffle board and
     other rentals are available.  Pool with lighthouse sauna and
     an excellent children's play area.  Excellent food at
     Olivia's.  197 units (Phase I).  Moderately to High Priced:
     $180 to $340 Suites: (Grand Villa) $725

 Disney Village Resort - Many different types of townhouses can be
     yours for the duration of your stay.  The famous Treehouse
     Villas are set in the woods and offer privacy.  Other villas
     include the Vacation Villas, the Club Lake Villas, the
     Fairway Villas, and the Grand Vista Suites.  Most villas are
     set on lakes or in the woods, and all of them are near golf
     courses.  I recommend a car since most of these villas are
     quite a distance from the theme parks.  Most villas have
     washing machines and dryers, along with full kitchens.  Some
     sleep up to eight people.  Great for large families.  Boat
     rentals at the Village Marketplace.  A rental car is a must
     unless you like buses.  585 units.  Moderately to Highly
     Priced: $185 to $360.  Suites: $725 to $800.

 Hotel Plaza - While this is not exactly a resort, this area
     houses seven high-rise hotels which are on Disney property,
     but are not run by Disney.  These hotels include: Buena Vista
     Palace, Grosvenor Resort, Travelodge Hotel, Guest Quarters
     Suite Resort, Hotel Royal Plaza, Howard Johnson Resort Hotel,
     and The Hilton.  Take note that these hotels do not have
     Disney bus service, but their own.  Prices are usually in the
     moderate range.  Total rooms: 3553.


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PART III
                **    Contacting WDW, Making    **
                   Reservations, and Admissions
                  ------------------------------

    Contacting WDW is quite easy and they do their best to make
the reservation process as easy as possible.  Call:

                 1-407-W-DISNEY   (1-407-934-7639)

     This number will connect you to central reservation and
information line.  Don't be discouraged if the phone isn't
answered right away.  Disney realizes that it is not a toll-free
number so a computer puts the calls in order and lets the phone
ring instead of picking up and having you pay for the toll call.
Expect to let it ring up to 5-10 minutes during peak hours.

Here are some helpful addresses and phone numbers that may come in
handy.

  WDW Information                 WDW Central Reservations
  PO Box 10,040                   PO Box 10,0100
  Lake Buena Vista, FL            Lake Buena Vista, FL
  32830                           32830
  Tel. [phone]               Tel. [phone]
                                       407-W-DISNEY

  WDW Travel Company              Magic Kingdom Club Gold Card
  PO Box 22094                    P.O. Box 3850
  Lake Buena Vista, FL            Anaheim, CA
  32830                           92803-3850
  Tel. [phone]               Tel. [phone]
=20
     There are many plans that one can obtain to go to Disney
World.  For first time travelers I recommend that you go through
your local travel agent.  Let them handle the rates, airline
tickets etc, but you should pick out where you want to stay etc.
Disney has so many packages its hard to find one that doesn't fit
your lifestyle, and most can be customized to fit your needs.
Another option would be to book your plan through your airline.
Delta Airlines (the Official airline of WDW) offers a wide variety
of travel plans and one is bound to fit your needs.

    The most expensive is called the "World Adventure Plan".  With
this plan everything is paid for in advance (I mean everything!!).
I have been on this plan three times and all three times it works
out to approximately $1000 per day (for an entire family, not per
person).  Yes it sounds expensive but here is what is included in
that price: All meals, breakfast lunch & dinner (You can order
ANYTHING you want!  (Lobster tails every night if you so
choose!)); Admission to all three theme parks for 10 days;
Admission to Pleasure Island, Typhoon Lagoon, River Country,
Discovery Island etc. for the duration of your stay; All boat,
golf, fishing, etc.  rentals for the duration of your stay;
Unlimited transportation; VIP service (I mean it too!); Gratuity
on all meals; and a whole lot of fun!!  The only items excluded
are: souvenirs, snacks purchased at a stand, alcohol, sundries,
etc.  It is worth it if: You are very active and WILL rent boats,
golf equipment etc.; Your party EATS A LOT!!; and you have the
money to burn as most likely you will come out behind.  It's a lot
of fun though.

                         Admissions
                         ----------

    The following section is intended to give you an idea of
admission prices to the theme parks and other attractions.  There
are two prices listed, GP (General Public) and MKCM (Magic Kingdom
Club Member).  If you are not a member of the Magic Kingdom Club
then you will pay the General Public prices.  Members should be
sure to have their club card with them when purchasing admission
tickets.  The difference may not seem that great, but if you
figure after a family spends a week at WDW, the money saved adds
up.  For more information regarding the Magic Kingdom Club call:
1-800-248-7833 (2 year membership for $49, many benefits)

NOTE: These prices are as of March 4, 1994 and are subject to
change.  Florida Sales tax (6%) is not figured into the price
shown, "Child" ages are 3 through 9 years of age, and the monetary
amounts shown are in U.S. Dollars.

     GP =3D General Public Prices
   MKCM =3D Magic Kingdom Club Member Prices &
          Magic Years Member Prices

                    THEME PARK ADMISSION PRICES
                    ---------------------------
Type of admission pass                     GP           MKCM
-------------------------------------------------------------
1 day, one park admission      Adult     $ 36.00      $ 32.97
                               Child     $ 29.00      $ 25.97

4-day Value Pass               Adult     $124.00      $120.00
                               Child     $ 97.00      $ 93.00

4-day World Hopper Pass        Adult     $134.00      $129.00
                               Child     $107.00      $102.00

5-day World Hopper Pass        Adult     $179.00      $170.51
                               Child     $143.00      $136.26

The Following passes are for Resort Guests Only:

4-day Super Pass               Adult     $125.00        N/A
                               Child     $ 98.00        N/A
5-day, Super Duper Pass        Adult     $170.00        N/A
                               Child     $135.00        N/A
6-day, Super Duper Pass        Adult     $192.36      $182.69
                               Child     $152.50      $144.86

Other 6, 7, and 8 day passes are also available and can only be
      purchased at WDW resorts.
NOTE: The 6-Day Super Duper Pass is only available to guests
       staying at the WDW Swan, WDW Dolphin and WDW Village Hotel
       Plaza Resorts.

    The 5, and 6-day passes allow the following for the allotted
amount of time:
   1. Unlimited admission to The Magic Kingdom, EPCOT Center
       and the Disney-MGM Studios for any five days with no
       expiration date.
   2. Unlimited use of Disney transportation systems (Buses,
       monorails, boats etc.)
   3. 7 days admission to Typhoon Lagoon, River Country, Discovery
       Island and Pleasure Island (valid for seven days after
       first days use).
   4. Allow the bearer to visit more than one park in one day.
   5. The 4 day pass is the same as the 5 and 6 day passes with
      the exception of #3.

    If you buy a 4, 5 or 6-day pass you can enter all three parks
in one day (or just one or two).  When you leave, have your hand
stamped (it is an invisible ink that only shows up under a
blacklight, so don't worry about having ink on you if you are
going out that night, and you may bathe and go swimming as it will
not wear off for a bit) When you return to one of the parks just
go through a gate that says "Same Day Re-entry" and be sure to
have your admission ticket with you (along with your hand!!).

    Also available is what Disney calls the "Be Our Guest" pass
which are only available to resort guests.  This pass is purchased
when you make your reservations and is valid for your entire
length of stay.  The prices for this type of pass are not set in
stone, as they are reflective of the duration of your visit.  Here
is a sampling of some of the prices for the "Be Our Guest" pass:

                                            GP        MKCM
1 night/2 days                Adult      $ 77.00    $ 73.15
                              Child      $ 61.00    $ 57.95
2 nights/3 days               Adult      $112.00    $106.40
                              Child      $ 89.00    $ 84.55
3 nights/4 days               Adult      $146.00    $138.70
                              Child      $115.00    $109.25
4 nights/5 days               Adult      $170.00    $161.50
                              Child      $135.00    $128.25
5 nights/6 days               Adult      $193.00    $183.33
                              Child      $153.00    $145.36

    Here are the admission prices for other parks and attractions
within WDW.  Again GP and MKCM prices are in effect, and be sure
to take a look at the notes.

                      Other Admission Prices
                    (Based on 1 day Admission)
Attraction/Park                                     GP      MKCM
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Pleasure Island   *See Note1*      Adult/Child    $13.95   $11.85

Typhoon Lagoon    *See Note2*            Adult    $20.50   $18.50
                                         Child    $16.50   $14.75

River Country     *See Note2*            Adult    $13.25   $12.00
                                         Child    $10.50   $ 9.25

Discovery Island  *See Note2*            Adult    $ 8.50   $ 7.75
                                         Child    $ 4.75   $ 4.25

River Country &   *See Note2*
  Discovery Is. Combo Admission          Adult    $16.75   $15.25
                                         Child    $12.25   $11.00

Note1 : Those under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a PARENT
Note2 : Those under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an Adult


    If returning to Disney World is in your future plans or you
are staying for more than 5 or 6 days, you might want to consider
buying a season pass (Aka: Annual Pass).  The season pass entitles
you to UNLIMITED admission to all three theme parks, unlimited
transportation and parking, special advanced reservation
privilege for WDW restaurants for one year (See below for
admission prices and restrictions).  Believe it or not the season
pass is only $20 more than the 5 day pass!!  The amenities for the
season pass must be added on to the Annual Pass price, the other
annual passes (for Pleasure Island, Discovery Island, and Typhoon
Lagoon) are separate.

                      Season Pass Price List
                      ----------------------
                                                 GP         MKCM
Annual Pass (Good for 1 year)       Adult      $199.00    $174.00
                                    Child      $184.00    $164.00

Renewal (After 1st year only)       Adult      $179.00    $154.00
                                    Child      $164.00    $144.00
To add 1 year admission to:
River Country/Discover Isl. add  Adult/Child   $ 31.00    $ 28.50
Typhoon Lagoon              add  Adult/Child   $ 63.00    $ 56.75
Pleasure Island             add  Adult/Child   $ 26.00    $ 20.00

Season Passes for:
River Country ONLY               Adult/Child   $ 52.50    $ 47.25
Typhoon Lagoon ONLY              Adult/Child   $ 78.75    $ 70.50
Pleasure Island ONLY             Adult/Child   $ 36.95    $ 33.45
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PART IV
                      **  Transportation  **
                         ----------------

   A. Transportation methods from MCO to WDW

    The three most popular ways of getting from Orlando
International Airport to WDW are: 1. Contacting a transportation
service.  They will drive from the airport to your WDW Resort and
back again.  2.  Rent a car, which is what my family does.  3.
Take a taxi.  Which is best for you?  Take a look at the next
paragraph where I do some comparisons.

    First let's take a family of five, staying for 6 nights and 7
days.  Lets compare three different ways of getting to the
airport.  1. Mears Motor Service (the most popular)  2. Florida
Towncar Service  3. Rental Car.   Mears is approximately $23 per
person, round trip.  If this family elects to use Mears, the total
cost will be $115 for service to and from the airport.  That price
does not include tips for baggage handling.  As for Florida
Towncar Service, their price is approximately $75 round trip per
family.  Now Florida Towncar is personalized service.  Your driver
will meet you at the baggage claim and drive you straight to your
hotel.  People whom I have talked to said that Florida Towncar is
the way to go if you don't want to rent a car.  Now as you can
see, Florida Towncar is definitely the cheaper of the two and may
the most convenient of the two services.  (Mears's shuttles run
every half hour, and if someone on your shuttle is going to a
different resort then you must go there too).  Now let's compare
these prices for the rental of a mid size car for one week.  The
average price per day for the car is $27, so this family would pay
$189 (plus tax & gas).  Now, if you elect to take a car you are
free to leave the grounds of WDW without using buses.  Which
should you use?  Think about the needs of your family.  If you
know you are strictly staying in WDW for the entire duration of
your stay, and you don't mind using Disney's transportation, use
Florida Towncar or Mears.  Choose according to your family's
lifestyle.

   B. Directions from MCO to WDW

    If you choose to rent a car, you must now get to WDW on your
own.  Driving to WDW could be a simple task, however, there is a
lot of construction at the airport, which confuses the heck out of
anyone driving a rental car in some place they are unfamiliar
with.  Of course the airport shuttles zooming by at 65 mph really
don't help, but that's another story.  After you have claimed your
luggage, (provided they have not been shipped off to Antarctica or
something like that) do one of the following:  Find a skycap to
put your baggage on a cart or carry your baggage downstairs to the
rental car counters.  Ask the agent at the rental car desk for a
map of the area - they are free and they help a lot.  After you
get the keys to your car, have one member of your party go get the
car while the remaining people should walk to the left.  Their are
doors there, your rental car can be driven right up to the doors
and you can load your car right there.

    Now as you exit the parking garage, drive slowly - stop signs
seem to pop out of nowhere.  Be careful merging into the quickly
moving traffic on the road that goes around the airport.  Follow
the signs for Airport Exit/Orlando Area Attractions, it's not as
easy as it seems, somehow you are in the right lane and the next
sign tells you to go into the left!  After you have exited the
airport, (hopefully in one piece) follow the signs for the Bee-
Line Expressway (528 WEST) towards Tampa.  This can be confusing
as the signs are not really that clear, and don't go east on 528
or you will eventually end up in Cocoa Beach.  The turn off comes
very quick after exiting the airport.

    WARNING: The Bee-Line Expressway is a Toll road.  Bring
quarters with you!!  The tolls to I-4 amount to $1.25 (yes, a
$1.25 to go about 10 miles.) The first toll plaza is $.75, and the
second is $.50.

    If you see the runway for the airport on the left side of the
car at the first toll plaza you are headed in the right direction.
While on 528, the speed limit is 65 mph, but there is a stretch
where it jumps down to 55 mph, so be careful.  Look for the signs
for Interstate 4 and exits for Walt Disney World resort, you want
I-4 West.  The exit isn't really an exit as all westbound Beeline
traffic is put onto I-4.  You'll know you are heading the right
way when you curl around a big banked left turn, and then merge
into I-4 traffic.  After approximately 5-10 minutes on I-4 you
will start seeing signs for WDW.  Now here comes the tricky part,
follow this table for the correct I-4 exit number:

     Destination                             Take Exit number
Village resorts, Village
Marketplace, Pleasure Island,                      27
Hotel Plaza, and Typhoon
Lagoon

ALL OTHER RESORTS AND THEME PARKS                  26B

    If you take exit 27 you will be put on 535 North.  You will
have to make a left turn onto Hotel Plaza Blvd.  This road will
take you directly to the Marketplace - from there follow the signs
to your destination.

    If you take exit 26B you will be put on EPCOT Center Drive.
Just follow the signs to your destination.  But remember what
resort area you are staying in.  The signs on WDW property don't
always list every resort name!  (Please refer to part II,
"Resorts", for more information).

    While travelling on I-4 there will be a sign for the Magic
Kingdom, Fort Wilderness, and the Magic Kingdom Resorts. The exit
number will be 25B for these destinations.  Do NOT take this exit
as it is a very round-about way and you will have to deal with
day-trippers coming from Tampa.  Disney does this to re-route
traffic to avoid congestion on smaller roads.  Now all of this may
sound confusing but once you see a map you will see what I mean,
as it all comes together.  (If you have the map that is included
with this book take a look at it and it will explain the route.)


   C. Travelling within Walt Disney World.

    The signs on Walt Disney World property are very plentiful,
making it hard to get lost.  However many of the signs will list
your resort area and not your specific resort name, so know your
resort area!!!  (Please refer to part II, "Resorts", for more
information.)  You will also notice that following the signs on
WDW property is not necessarily the fastest route.  Again Disney
does this to avoid congestion on smaller roads.  I suggest you
pick up a WDW map at your resort check-in desk.  Study the map as
this will insure that you get around WDW as fast as possible.

    Otherwise just follow the signs.  It might look like you are
out in the middle of nowhere, but you'll get there.  Keep in mind,
Disney property is twice the size of Manhattan!  If you are
confused by my directions, please pick up a WDW map at any resort
or information center in WDW.

    There are plenty of buses running to every theme park, resort
and area of the resort.  The best way to get around WDW has to be
the Monorail system.  Unfortunately, the monorail system has not
been expanded to include the majority of the resorts.  Here are
the stops for each monorail:

                      *** MONORAIL ROUTES ***

     Resort Monorail: TTC, Polynesian Resort, Grand Floridian
                       Resort, The Magic Kingdom, and the
                       Contemporary Resort.

     Magic Kingdom Monorail: TTC, and The Magic Kingdom.

     EPCOT Center Monorail: TTC, and EPCOT Center.

  The best way to get from EPCOT to The Magic Kingdom and back is
via Monorail. Get on the monorail at EPCOT center and then get off
at the next stop.  This will be the TTC.  From here you have two
options: you can board the ferry and float across the lake or take
another monorail.  There are two choices for the 2nd monorail:
the Resort monorail or the Magic Kingdom monorail.  The Resort
monorail will have short or no lines.  You can only take this
monorail if you are staying in a Disney owned resort. If you are
staying at a Disney resort use your Resort ID card to board the
resort monorail.  The cards are now printed by computer with your
name, resort, and room number (Sometimes stamped with "For
Transportation Only" or "Not Valid for Charging").  Otherwise
board the Magic Kingdom monorail.

   Your best bet to get to D-MGM Studios from your Disney Resort
is via bus or by driving if you have a rental car. However, you
are now able to take a boat from EPCOT, The Swan, The Dolphin, The
Yacht Club, or The Beach Club to D-MGM.

    All buses and boats running in WDW have different colored
triangles (referred to as flags) on the side of them for easy
identification.  One color: solid triangle.  Two colors: the first
is the background, the second a horizontal stripe.  A "w/MK" or
"w/EC" etc means those colors with the letters MK, EC, etc. in a
circle in the center of the triangle. (I know this is confusing,
but once you see a bus you will get it...)  There are also signs
in the windows of the bus that show the destinations.  I take no
responsibility for the accuracy of the data provided, so don't
write a nasty letter to me saying how you never did get to the
Magic Kingdom because you got on a bus that took you to PGA
championship at the Palm golf course.  Due to the fact that new
resorts are constantly being opened, bus routes may be changed.
Ask at your resort check-in desk for a bus-route card.  This card
lists the stops of all buses on WDW property.  Here is a list of
the bus routes and their stops.  THE STOPS MAY NOT BE IN THE ORDER
THAT THEY ARE MADE.  For Acronyms please refer to the
Glossary/Acronym List.
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                        *** BUS ROUTES ***
                          As of July 1993

         FLAG                      STOPS
    ----------------------------------------------
    Blue           -  Ft. Wilderness, TTC
    Green          -  Disney Inn, Polynesian Village, TTC, MK
                        (during park hours)
    Gold           -  Contemporary Resort, TTC, Polynesian
                        Village, Grand Floridian
    Gold & Black   -  Polynesian, Grand Floridian, Disney Inn,
       w/STW            Village, D-MGM, Pleasure Island (6pm-2am)
    Gold & Black   -  Contemporary Resort, Ft. Wilderness, D-MGM,
       w/STE            Pleasure Island (6pm-2am)
    Blue & White   -  EPCOT Center, D-MGM
       w/EC
    Blue & White   -  TTC, D-MGM
       w/MK
    Red            -  TTC, EPCOT Center, Village Marketplace
                        Pleasure Island, Typhoon Lagoon, EPCOT
                        Center (Proper ID Required)
    Purple & Gold  -  EPCOT Resorts, MK
       w/MK
    Purple & Gold  -  EPCOT Resorts, Typhoon Lagoon, Village
       w/V              Marketplace, Pleasure Island
    Green & Gold   -  Vacation Club, Village Resort, MK
       w/MK
    Green & Gold   -  Vacation Club, Village Resort, EPCOT Center
       w/EC
    Green & Gold   -  Vacation Club, Village Resort, D-MGM
       w/ST
    Green & Gold   -  Vacation Club, Village Resort, Village
       w/V              Marketplace, Pleasure Island, Typhoon
                        Lagoon
    Orange & White -  Caribbean Beach Resort, Typhoon Lagoon,
        w/V             Village Marketplace, Pleasure Island
    Orange & White -  Caribbean Beach Resort, Magic Kingdom
        w/MK
    Orange & White -  Caribbean Beach Resort, EPCOT Center
        w/EC
    Orange & White -  Caribbean Beach Resort, D-MGM
        w/ST
    Orange         -  Caribbean Beach Resort (internal circulation
                        route)
    Pink & Green   -  Port Orleans, Dixie Landings, Magic Kingdom
        w/MK
    Pink & Green   -  Port Orleans, Dixie Landings, EPCOT Center
        w/EC
    Pink & Green   -  Port Orleans, Dixie Landings, D-MGM
        w/ST
    Pink & Green   -  Port Orleans, Dixie Landings, Typhoon
        w/V             Lagoon, Village Marketplace, Pleasure
                        Island
    Brown          -  Ft. Wilderness Internal Route (STC, All
                        Trailer Loops, Camping Loops, Reception
                        Outpost, Creekside Meadow)
    Silver         -  Ft. Wilderness Internal Route (STC, All
                        Trailer Loops, Camping Loops, Reception
                        Outpost, Creekside Meadow)
    Orange         -  Ft. Wilderness Internal Route (River
                        Country, Day Guest Parking)


                        *** Boat Routes ***

         FLAG                  STOPS
    ---------------------------------------------
    Gold           -  Polynesian Village, Grand Floridian, MK
    Blue               Contemporary Resort, Discovery Island,
                   -  Ft. Wilderness
    Green          -  Discovery Island, Ft. Wilderness, MK

     Note: There are more boat routes than those listed.  I will
try to get more information for future revisions.
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PART V
                     **  THE MAGIC KINGDOM  **
                        -------------------

     The Magic Kingdom is by far the most magical of all three
theme parks.  It takes up 98 acres but that is small compared to
the amount of joy it creates in each and every one of its
visitors.  The park is divided into seven major "lands" or areas
with their own theme: Main Street U.S.A., Adventureland,
Frontierland, Liberty Square, Mickey's Starland, Fantasyland, and
Tomorrowland.  Cast members (name for Disney Employees) in each
land are dressed to match the theme of that land.  The following
is a description of each land and the attractions one would find
there.

                         -MAIN STREET USA-

    This is where one can do a lot of shopping, not to mention
little fun and a little eating on the side.  The street is a
idealized version of what life at the turn of the century was
like.  The town is complete with a turn of the century style of
architecture, horse drawn trollies, an old-time fire engine.  Stop
and have an ice cream cone and listen to the ragtime-piano, or
have your hair cut while the "Dapper Dans" barbershop quartet
sings along side you.  There are no real attractions here per se,
however one can still find time to spend hours here.

  @   The Walt Disney World Railroad - What theme park would be
                   complete with out a genuine steam engine?=20
                   Making a grand circle tour of the Magic Kingdom
                   the railroad makes three stops:  Main Street
                   U.S.A., Frontierland, and Mickey's Starland.
                   There are sights along the way including a
                   tunnel, a bridge, an American Indian
                   reservation, many exotic animals and a few
                   other surprises.  This is a great way to get
                   from one part of the park to another without
                   using your feet.  Round trip: 15 minutes.
  @   Walt Disney World Dedication Plaque - Located between the
                   two flagpoles right outside the train station
                   this bronze plaque is inscribed with the words
                   Roy O.  Disney spoke in his dedication speech
                   on October 25, 1971.  Read the plaque and then
                   face the castle...and you will realize what a
                   special place the Magic Kingdom is...
      Main Street Vehicles - A fire engine, two horse drawn
                   trollies, and a few other modes of
                   transportation are all at your disposal.  Just
                   line up at the specified waiting areas for a
                   ride down Main Street U.S.A..
      Penny Arcade/Main Street Cinema - The arcade houses vintage
                   games ranging from the turn of the century all
                   the way up to today's most hi-tech arcade
                   games.  The Cinema shows (on multiple screens)
                   some of the earliest movies including The Great
                   Train Robbery, a Charlie Chaplin short, and of
                   course Mickey Mouse in Steamboat Willy.

   For some interesting notes about the buildings on Main Street
     please refer to Fun Fact numbers 45 and 46 (Section XVI).

                          -TOMORROWLAND-

    Tomorrowland now looks more like "Yesterdayland", as it was
built with a late 1960s view of tomorrow.  Despite the fact that
it needs to be updated to today's view of tomorrow (and will be
updated in the near future), this section of the park houses some
of the most popular attractions, and some of the more outdated
ones.  Lines form early in the day for Space Mountain, the Grand
Prix Raceway, and the Starjets, and by mid-day are quite long.
Hungry?  Pick up a bite to eat at the "Lunch Pad" and then do a
little shopping.  The facelift for Tomorrowland should begin soon
with replacement rides for Carousel of Progress, and Mission to
Mars.


  @ * Space Mountain - A thrilling roller coaster ride in the
                     dark.  This ride is tame, but still not for
                     the weak at heart.  I have ridden it 4-5
                     times and I have enjoyed it every time.  This
                     ride is accompanied by long lines: ride it
                     just prior to park closing, or right after
                     the park opens and don't miss it if you like
                     roller coasters.  When you are riding you
                     don't know what is going to happen next since
                     there is no light except for the occasional
                     meteor or galaxy going by.  If the line is
                     extended outside of the building you might
                     want to wait, as there is plenty of room
                     inside for quite a few people and chances are
                     there will be a long wait.  Also they let
                     people into the queue area in groups so the
                     line moves in big bunches.  Overall any wait
                     under one hour for the 2 minute and 38 second
                     thrill is worth it.  Expectant Mothers, those
                     with back and heart problems, and those prone
                     to motion sickness are advised not to
                     participate.  Children must be 44 inches or
                     taller to ride.
                               ******  SPOILER  ******
                     There are actually two separate rides inside
                     the mountain, one has quick dips while the
                     other contains more high speed turns.  When
                     you are allowed to enter the actual queue
                     area you have a choice to go to the left or
                     right.  The left side is more tame (the one
                     with more turns), the right has more dips.
    * Carousel of Progress - This attraction, originally debuting
                     at the 1964-65 World's Fair in New York, was
                     relocated to Disneyland in CA, but then they
                     needed room for America Sings so the ride was
                     shipped to Florida in 1975.  But the history
                     of the CoP doesn't end there as in late 1993
                     the ride was completely refurbished and
                     updated.  Now with it's original theme song,
                     "It's A Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow", the
                     CoP is once again entertaining its visitors.
                     The attraction starts out talking about Walt
                     Disney's ideas and imagination and the
                     creation of Walt's first attraction at the
                     World's Fair.  It then goes on to trace four
                     generations of one family's progress through
                     two centuries, eventually ending up in the
                     near future.  This ride has everything, from
                     the first television sets to Virtual Reality.
                     Take a spin on the CoP if you are tired and
                     hot, it is a great place to relax and the
                     wait is almost never longer than five to ten
                     minutes.  Oh and two more things...the
                     theater rotates and guess who the narrator
                     is! (For the answer see Fun Fact #38)  22
                     minutes.
    * Dream Flight - Presented by Delta Airlines.  This cute ride
                     about the history of flight replaced "If You
                     Had Wings" which ran for almost 15 years.
                     It is very short, but entertaining and is
                     usually accompanied by no or short lines.
                     Large screens overhead simulate landings,
                     take offs etc.  Some AA.  The ride includes,
                     scenes from Paris and Tokyo, 2-D cut outs, a
                     "pop-up" book scene, a trip inside of a jet
                     engine and more.  4.5 minutes.
     Mission to Mars - Outdated "simulator" (if you can call it
                     that) where you "fly" to Mars. The theater
                     has some neat effects (seats rumbling during
                     launch, etc.) yet it is not very exciting for
                     the older folks (13 years and up).  However,
                     it is a good place to cool off.  Small amount
                     of AA.  Take a look at the fact that
                     everything is outdated in this attraction
                     (ie, such as the countdown timers and reel to
                     reel flight recorders).  Children will get a
                     kick out of this attraction.  Oh, be sure to
                     give a nod to Mr.  Johnson at the "preflight"
                     briefing --he looks just like the father in
                     Carousel of Progress, hmmm... 12 minutes.
                     This attraction is going to be removed in the
                     near future to make way for Alien Encounter
                     (a George Lucas attraction).
    * American Journeys - A 360 degree CircleVision film (the
                     screen surrounds you!) all about America.
                     Enjoyable and excellent sights of the USA are
                     presented in this film. Including:  The
                     Statue of Liberty, the Colorado Rockies,
                     Mystic Connecticut, Dodger Stadium, an
                     impressive launch of the Space Shuttle
                     Columbia, and more.  Note: there are NO seats
                     in the theater but it is a great place to
                     cool off. 21 minutes long.
    @ Grand Prix Raceway - A fun ride if you like don't mind long
                     lines.  You drive a miniature gasoline
                     powered car around a 2,260 foot track at a
                     blazing speed of 7mph!  A great ride for
                     young children to "drive" a car.  Children
                     under 52 inches are not allowed to drive but
                     they can participate if accompanied by a
                     older person.  Children one year and older
                     may participate, but they must be accompanied
                     by an adult.  Approximately 4 minutes long.
    @ Star Jets - A simple rule for this ride: Skip it!  Not very
                     exciting and there is almost always a 1/2
                     hour or more wait. It is no more than on of
                     those carnival rides with the hydraulic arms
                     that lift the "spaceships" off the ground.
                     VERY similar to Dumbo the Flying Elephant in
                     Fantasyland.  1.5 minutes.
    * WEDWAY People Mover -  A fun and relaxing ride on
                     "futuristic" trains powered by linear
                     induction motors.  They ride above
                     Tomorrowland and go into other attractions
                     and shops.  If you have any doubts about
                     riding Space Mountain, ride this first as it
                     will take you into Space Mountain and you
                     will be able to see a little of what it is
                     like.  Look for the "spaceships" circling
                     above and to the right (if you are travelling
                     forward).  Other sights on this ride include
                     look at Dream Flight and some shops, and a
                     early design concept for EPCOT built in the
                     1960's.  (When the narrator says "This is
                     what a future city could be like" the train
                     will slow down and on the left side you will
                     see the model (if you are travelling
                     forward)); It is inside a dark tunnel.
                     10 minutes.

                          -ADVENTURELAND-

        This land has some of the best rides in the Magic Kingdom,
including some shops where you can buy unusual souvenirs (pirate
hats, pirate cap guns, rubber spiders, etc.). The buildings are of
Caribbean and Polynesian style. You also can have your picture
taken as a pirate or relax and listen to the steel band music!

      The Enchanted Tiki Birds - An interesting but tame
                     attraction in which AA birds serenade the
                     audience with quite a few songs which will
                     leave you smiling.  There are a few
                     surprises, such as: are those totem poles
                     real?  I won't say any more... (Don't go in
                     it twice in one trip, you will get bored with
                     it as the songs tend to get annoying after
                     the first time through -- at least I think
                     so!).  15.5 minutes.
    * Pirates of the Caribbean - Probably the best AA attraction
                     in the Magic Kingdom.  This boat ride takes
                     you along on a pirates' raid on a Caribbean
                     island.  A truly amazing ride that will leave
                     you singing the theme song. There is a little
                     surprise in the beginning, but nothing to be
                     scared about.  It is a truly a great ride!
                     Don't miss it!  When you are about to go on
                     this ride, go into the LEFT line, as it is
                     ALWAYS shorter.  It seems as though the left
                     queue line was constructed to be much shorter
                     than the right hand side...hmm...  Take note,
                     the lines to this attraction are usually
                     short following the conclusion of parades.
                     7.5 minutes.
                               ******  SPOILER  ******
                     In the beginning of the ride there is a small
                     log flume drop.  You don't get wet, but some
                     passengers don't expect it at all.  When you
                     see the skeleton navigating the ship on the
                     left prepare to head downward!
  @ * Jungle Cruise - This is a good 10 minute boat ride where you
                     ride through the jungles of the world along
                     with your witty boat captain.  Encountered
                     along the way are: Elephant bathing areas,
                     hippos, gorillas, snakes, large waterfalls,
                     and more.  An enjoyable and entertaining
                     ride, loaded with AA. Kids love this ride!
                     Beware, the waiting lines are longer than
                     they look. Go just before the park closes, or
                     right after it opens.  Oh, and be sure to
                     give a nod to the shrunken head salesman at
                     the end of the ride!  9 minutes.
      Swiss Family Treehouse - This outdoor attraction is a
                     recreation of the treehouse from the Disney
                     movie entitled 'The Swiss Family Robinson'.
                     Climbing stairs is involved here, so those
                     who hate stairs beware.  Despite the stairs,
                     the tree (which is artificial and has 80,000
                     vinyl leaves) has many interesting and
                     ingenious inventions that the family
                     'devised' while stranded on a tropical
                     following a shipwreck.  This attraction does
                     not have handicap access due to the amount of
                     climbing involved.  Set your own pace, but
                     allow for 10-15 minutes, depending on the
                     crowds.

                          -FRONTIERLAND-

     This land takes a look at the Old West of the USA. Many of
the attractions are fun and enjoyable.  As always shops and places
to eat can also be found here.  At certain times during the day
cast members dressed up as outlaws, deputies, etc. will roam the
streets for a shoot-out.

    * Country Bear Jamboree - A great show where AA bears sing a
                      wide assortment of songs.  The songs have
                      funny lyrics, and the show is altogether
                      fun and entertaining.  Big Al sings his
                      famous song called "Blood on the Saddle" and
                      his guitar needs to be tuned.  Sometimes the
                      show is changed to feature a vacation theme
                      called the Vacation Hoedown, and the songs
                      are changed.  There is also a Christmas show
                      presented during the Holiday Season.  Don't
                      be discouraged by long lines; they move at
                      once when the show lets out.  Be sure to
                      give a nod to Melvin, Buff, and Max on your
                      way out.  15 minutes.
      Tom Sawyer Island - Here kids of all ages can experience a
                      playground with barrel bridges, Fort Sam
                      Clemens, caving and much more. Food and
                      restrooms are also available on the island.
                      It's Huck Finn country here!  Adults can
                      relax and get a bite to eat while the kids
                      play.  Note: to get to the island you must
                      take raft.  The dock for the raft is between
                      Big Thunder Mountain and Splash Mountain.
                      Also the island closes at dusk.
  @ * Splash Mountain - This is the same ride as the one in
                      Disneyland in CA but it has been redesigned
                      for a bigger thrill.  It follows the
                      adventures of Brer Rabbit and his friends
                      from the Disney movie "Song of the South".
                      Brer Rabbit decides to leave his house and
                      move on, but Brer Fox and Brer Bear follow
                      him and eventually try to throw him (er,
                      you) into the Briar Patch.  At the end of
                      the ride you are treated to a very steep log
                      flume drop down Chickapin Hill!  Even if you
                      don't like log flumes try not to miss this
                      one, the last drop looks worse that it
                      actually is.  You may not what to know what
                      you looked like during your plunge to the
                      bottom but at the exit to the ride there are
                      TV monitors that show the logs on the way
                      down.  If you wish a memorable picture can
                      be made for $6.95. (I recommend purchasing
                      the photo after your FIRST tripe down).  9
                      minutes long.  Expectant Mothers, those with
                      back and heart problems, and those prone to
                      motion sickness are advised not to
                      participate.  Children must be at least 3
                      years old and 44 inches or taller to ride.
                               ******  SPOILER  ******
                      There are three major drops in Splash
                      Mountain.  The first is after you exit the
                      2nd lift hill and you are outside at this
                      point.  The 2nd is inside, you will see
                      signs pointing to the "Laughing Place".
                      Right before the 2nd drop Brer Rabbit is in
                      a hole in a tree above your log.  The 2nd
                      drop goes down, and then back up.  The 3rd
                      drop is the largest: 52 feet, 47 degrees, 40
                      mph, and you know when that is coming!  It
                      is incredible!
    * Walt Disney World Railroad -  Located between Splash
                      Mountain and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad,
                      this station is yet another place where you
                      can board the WDW Railroad.  Note: you can
                      see the final scene from Splash Mountain by
                      boarding the train at Main Street U.S.A.  19
                      minutes (round trip).
  @ * Big Thunder Mountain Railroad - This is another great roller
                      coaster. It's a lot of fun, but again it's
                      not for the weak at heart. If you are
                      unsure, walk up to the exit of the ride
                      where you can see the "runaway" mine trains
                      going around the track.  Go on this ride
                      during the parades, fireworks, or at the end
                      or beginning of the day as it is a very
                      popular ride. There are terrific sights
                      inside the "caves" where the train goes. If
                      you are still shaky about whether or not to
                      go on it, try the ride at night, when it
                      seems to be much tamer than it is during the
                      day.  For the tamest ride try to be in the
                      front of the train and for the wildest sit
                      in the back.  3.5 minutes.  Just a note of
                      warning: Expectant Mothers, those with back
                      and heart problems, and those prone to
                      motion sickness are advised not to
                      participate.  Children must be 42 inches or
                      taller to ride.
                               ******  SPOILER  ******
                      The worst drop on the ride is after the 2nd
                      lift hill (the lift hill is the real noisy
                      device that brings you to the top), after a
                      long left spiral turn the train will
                      straighten out for a bit, and then all of a
                      sudden, down you go!!

                         -LIBERTY SQUARE-

    This land represents colonial USA.  There are some interesting
shops here along with a 130 year old oak tree that captures the
spirit of Colonial America.  Shops and places to eat are also here
(You think Disney would create part of the park with out food and
merchandise stops??).

      The Hall of Presidents - Not a thrilling attraction, but
                      informative, educational, and patriotic.
                      The show takes place in a theater and it is
                      quite boring for the most part.  The show
                      starts with a film describing how important
                      the Constitution is to Americans.  The good
                      part of the show is the roll call of all 42
                      presidents of the United States.  The AA
                      figures are incredibly lifelike.  Then
                      Abraham Lincoln and Bill Clinton stand up
                      and talk.  A good place to cool off but not
                      for kids under 10, as it will bore them to
                      death (unless they really fully understand
                      what the Constitution is and what it means
                      to us as Americans).  This attraction is
                      generally geared towards the older crowd.
                      22 minutes.
      Liberty Square Riverboat - This is a neat ride on a
                      recreated Mississippi Riverboat.  It has
                      some great scenery including "injuns", a
                      cabin fire, and more. It's a nice way to
                      relax on the Rivers of America and see
                      exactly what Mark Twain was writing about.
                      24 minutes.
   @ * Haunted Mansion - This is not as scary as it sounds; in
                      fact, it is actually quite humorous.  During
                      your journey through the house you meet up
                      with 999 happy haunts (and as the ride says
                      there is always room for one more! You may
                      just be it...).  The lines are usually
                      manageable and it is worthwhile to ride it.
                      Contains AA.  Lots of fun!  Small children
                      might be scared however.  Is the ceiling
                      going up, or is the floor going down??  Oh
                      and one more thing, watch out for
                      hitchhiking ghosts, they always wind up
                      sitting next to me...  (You'll see what I
                      mean...) There is a lot of detail in this
                      ride, keep your eyes peeled!  8.5 minutes.
      Mike Fink Keel Boats - Ride down the Rivers of America in
                      Davy Crockett style.  These small boats
                      (each seating about 40), will take you on a
                      more personalized tour of the Rivers of
                      America.  Note: the Keel Boats close at
                      dusk.

                       -MICKEY'S STARLAND-

     This used to be Mickey's Birthdayland, but it was changed
when Mickey's 60th birthday party was over.  It is now called
Mickey's Starland but overall it is still geared toward very young
kids as it was before.

      Petting Zoo - Pet the farm animals. See Minnie Moo, the cow
                    with the Mickey Mouse ears on its side.
      Mickey's House - Take a look at this (it's pretty cute).
                    Other Items, such as meet the characters from
                    The Disney afternoon etc. (In the back.)
      Duckburg U.S.A. - A recreation of Uncle Scrooge's town.
    * Walt Disney World Railroad - Yet another place to grab the
                      train.

                           -FANTASYLAND-

     This is where you will find most of the smaller kids and
their parents on the rides.  Most of the rides here are simple and
short, yet interesting and fun.  Shops and places to eat are also
here (There are a lot of places to eat and buy things, have you
noticed that?).

    * Magic Journeys - A 20 minute film with incredible 3-
                      dimensional effects. The objects come right
                      out of the screen and in front of your
                      face!!!  Don't miss it.  It does not have
                      long lines and you get to see a 3-D Donald
                      Duck cartoon before the actual film.  The
                      film, called "Working for Peanuts" is the
                      only Disney cartoon ever made in 3-D, and it
                      stars Donald Duck, and Chip and Dale.  The
                      actual "feature film" for the attraction has
                      a somewhat corny storyline and at times it
                      seems quite abstract, but overall it is
                      worth sitting down and enjoying the
                      effects...  Most people miss this attraction
                      due to its low profile.  Oh yeah, it's also
                      Air-Conditioned!!!  24 minutes.  NOTE: Some
                      parts of the movie may scare young children,
                      such as a tiger jumping out at the audience,
                      some scary looking masks, and a witch.  Use
                      your own discretion.
      Skyway to Tomorrowland - This is your typical skyway cable
                      ride. If you don't feel like walking to
                      Tomorrowland then take this.  The lines are
                      usually much shorter at Tomorrowland.  By
                      taking this ride you get so see some of the
                      not so impressive sights of WDW, such as the
                      rooftops and the building that houses 20,000
                      Leagues Under the Sea.  This attraction
                      closes when the wind starts blowing hard, or
                      when a Florida storm is brewing.  5 minutes.
    * It's a Small World - Presented by Mattel.  A very cute and
                      entertaining boat ride where AA dolls from
                      all over the world sing a song that you will
                      never forget. In fact, you'll probably be
                      singing it for weeks!  Includes AA.  A
                      relaxing and cooling ride.  The premise for
                      this ride came from the 1964-65 World's Fair
                      in New York.  Oh and while your there, toss
                      a coin into the water and make a wish!  (The
                      money is donated to charity)  The lines for
                      this ride are usually minimal, especially at
                      night.  10.5 minutes.
      Snow White's Scary Adventures - Don't be misled by the name
                      of the ride -- it's a cute ride, nothing
                      spectacular yet it's not that scary at all.
                      It's more or less like Mr. Toad's Wild Ride
                      but with a Snow White theme.  The witch
                      keeps popping out at you and trying to
                      "scare" you and make you eat that famous
                      apple.  At the end you get "hit" on the head
                      by a large diamond and the effects are
                      simple but done quite well.  The ride may
                      scare small children as most of it takes
                      place in half lit rooms.  2.5 minutes.
      Mr. Toad's Wild Ride - Actually it's not that wild because
                      it is geared for kids.  Throughout the ride
                      it always looks like you are going to crash
                      into something, but that's part of the fun.
                      After taking a wrong turn, you seem to be in
                      a tunnel with a train coming right at you,
                      or heading for some crates full of TNT!
                      Small children will most likely enjoy this
                      attraction however some may be scared by the
                      low light levels.  Even adults will find
                      themselves yelling and waving their hands at
                      the zany things that pass them on their
                      journey.
                      2 minutes.
  @   Peter Pan's Flight - A cute ride about Peter Pan, where you
                      "fly" in Hook's boat (via overhead tracks)
                      looking down on London (very well done),
                      Captain Hook and other scenes from the
                      movie. Many people enjoy this ride as it is
                      quite tame.  Includes AA.  3 minutes.
  @ * 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea - A submarine ride based on the
                      movie where you will supposedly "descend"
                      20,000 leagues under the sea (actually you
                      never go under, yet the bubbles make for a
                      convincing sight) to find sharks, the lost
                      city of Atlantis, sea serpents, mermaids,
                      and more (all artificial).  The effects on
                      this ride are not that incredible, but it is
                      one of the most popular so watch out; the
                      lines tend to be LONG!!  8.5 minutes.
                               ******  SPOILER  ******
                      Take note: if you look carefully you'll be
                      able to see the thin cables suspending some
                      of the fish.
    * Cinderella's Castle - Not really an attraction per se, but
                      it's a great background for pictures. Inside
                      there is a 6-7 panel tile mosaic with gold
                      inlay that depicts the story of Cinderella.
                      It also houses the restaurant King Stephens
                      Banquet Hall. More inspiring than the castle
                      in Disneyland, this castle has something
                      magical about it when you look at it, and
                      the architecture is astonishing...  (Oh and
                      an interesting bit of trivia: the castle is
                      constructed from fiberglass!)
      Mad Tea Party - Spin yourself dizzy in those famous teacups
                      from Alice in Wonderland. You don't have to
                      go fast if you don't want to.  This ride may
                      seem tame but let me tell you after spinning
                      around for 2 minutes you become quite
                      disoriented.  It's fun to watch your family
                      and friends try to walk after riding.  If
                      you want to go on it you must fight with
                      crowds (mostly young children and their
                      parents), as it is surprisingly popular.  I
                      must say though, after riding this you
                      become somewhat disoriented and dizzy.  1.5
                      minutes.
      Golden Carrousel - Your typical theme park carousel, yet
                      this one has something magical about it.
                      Originally from Olympic Park in New Jersey,
                      it was restored to an incredibly dazzling
                      condition by WDW workers.  Take note that
                      everyone gets to ride a white horse on this
                      carrousel.  2 minutes.
      Dumbo, the Flying Elephant - Just like the StarJets in
                      Tomorrowland (including the long lines).
                      This is extremely popular with the younger
                      kids (as the StarJets are popular with the
                      older kids). This ride has recently been
                      renovated, which has improved the look of
                      the ride and has increased it's
                      passenger/hour ratio.  (increased the # of
                      Dumbo's from 10 to 16).  The same ride in
                      Disneyland has recently under gone the same
                      renovation process.  1.5 minutes.

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                 EXTRA SHOWS IN THE MAGIC KINGDOM

    Check the information centers for EXACT times. After you see
the shows once, take advantage of the crowds not trying to get on
the rides.  The waiting times for most rides are cut more than 80%
during parades and fireworks.


Daily Parade - Usually around 3pm. See it once and then take
             advantage of it on your next visit to the park. The
             parade has huge cold air balloons of famous Disney
             characters and is set to a Mardi Gras theme.
SpectroMagic - This new show replaced the old Main Street
             Electrical Parade which was shipped to Euro-
             Disneyland.  This parade uses fiber-optic, prismatic,
             holographic, and electro-luminescent technologies.
             Clouds of underlit liquid nitrogen accompany the good
             old twinkle lights. Truly an incredible parade with
             great music and super effects.  DON'T MISS IT. (The
             parade might not be running during the "off" season.
             Check information centers.)  During the summer the
             parade runs twice daily: 9pm and again at 11pm.
Fantasy in the Skies (fireworks) - 10pm. Don't worry about this;
             you can see it from almost anywhere in the park.  The
             Grand Floridian resort, The Polynesian Resort, and
             the Contemporary Resort are all good places to watch
             the fireworks.  Personally I enjoy the Polynesian;
             grab a chair on the beach and look straight across
             the lagoon. There are only fireworks when the Magic
             Kingdom is open until 10pm or later.
Other Shows - Check at Town Hall for information on this topic.
             Shows change quite frequently and are held at various
             places inside the Magic Kingdom such as the
             Tomorrowland Theater.  Entertainment schedules for
             the day may be picked up at City Hall on Main Street.

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PART VI
                       **  EPCOT CENTER  **
                          --------------

    EPCOT (Experimental Prototype Community Of Tomorrow) Center is
divided into two major areas: Future World and World Showcase.  In
each of the two areas are pavilions about certain topics and
countries.  NOTE: Most of the rides in EPCOT Center use a
continuous train, so people are always boarding the ride and the
lines move rather quickly.  The majority of the rides in Future
World can be ridden during midday with average waiting times,
however if you don't want to wait, go on the rides at night during
IllumiNations (the Laser Light show), or stay until the park
closes; the lines get extremely short about 2 hours before
closing.

                          -FUTURE WORLD-

Future world has 8 main pavilions, each with its own theme. Some
pavilions have attractions within them.

     * Spaceship Earth - This ride (which is actually inside the
                      big silver sphere!!) traces the history of
                      communication and is one of the best rides
                      in EPCOT.  Don't miss it!  See all sorts of
                      sights such as the Sistine Chapel ceiling,
                      Rome after it fell, King Tut, the telegraph,
                      television, today's technology and the
                      technology of Tomorrow's Child.  The climax
                      is when you reach the top of the geo-sphere
                      and encounter a breathtaking view of the
                      stars.  This is by far one of the most
                      incredible planetariums I have seen. Then
                      you descend and listen to the song
                      Tomorrow's Child. Narrated by Walter
                      Cronkite.  Presented by AT&T.  16 minutes.
                      Note: Spaceship Earth will be going through
                      some major renovations very soon.  It is
                      expected that the attraction could be closed
                      for up to six months.
     * The Living Seas - This attraction is a walk through as well
                      as a ride.  First there is a brief preview,
                      then you see a very informative (but loud)
                      movie about the oceans.  After that you
                      descend in a "Hydrolator" to Sea Base Alpha
                      and ride through part of the coral reef
                      environment in your Sea-Cab.  Next you are
                      free to walk around Sea Base Alpha and try
                      on a diving suit, see the manatees, learn
                      about all sorts of marine life, and more.
                      It's a lot of fun, and much can be learned
                      here about the undersea world.  Presented by
                      United Technologies.  About 12 minutes of
                      movies, a three minute sea-cab ride, after
                      that you set your own pace. but allow 30-45
                      minutes minimum.
                               ******  SPOILER  ******
                      Oh don't forget to "ascend" in your
                      "Hydrolator", or then again, just use the
                      door next to them...
     * The Land -This pavilion actually has 3 attractions in it
                      along with a revolving restaurant and a food
                      court.  Presented by Nestle (formerly
                      Kraft).  Note: The Land will be going
                      through some major changes in the next few
                      months.  Some attractions or areas may be
                      closed for renovation.  Also available at
                      this pavilion are guided tours through EPCOT
                      Center's gardens.
               *  Listen to the Land - This is a boat ride through
                      the gardens, ecosystems, and future
                      agriculture that EPCOT houses.  First the
                      boat tour takes you through the prairies,
                      the desert, a rain forest and then a farm.
                      Next some pictures depict farming, after
                      that you enter the are where they actually
                      grow plants.  See lettuce growing in
                      styrofoam, plants hanging in mid-air,
                      bananas growing next to rice right next to
                      cacao.  Most of the food grown here is
                      served in WDW restaurants.  The boat
                      continues along and enters a fish hatchery
                      where bass, shrimp and other marine life are
                      bred.  Overall the ride is excellent.  Some
                      AA, 12 minutes.  This ride will be going
                      under renovations soon.
                * Kitchen Kabaret - This theater show explains the
                       4 basic food groups and how good nutrition
                       is essential in life.  Presented in a
                       slight comical way the show can crack a
                       smile on anyone.  Bread, Ham, Eggs, Milk
                       and others sing to you about health with
                       your AA host Bonnie Appetite.  A lot of AA.
                       13 minutes.  (This attraction will soon be
                       changed. The new show will be called "Food
                       Rocks")
                  Symbiosis - A 19 minute film about agriculture
                       and farming.  Not my favorite, yet
                       informative.  18.5 minutes.
                  Also in this pavilion are two places to eat: The
                       Land Bar Grille Room (a rotating sit-down
                       restaurant) and a marketplace type food
                       court with all sorts of goodies ranging
                       from bread to frozen yogurt.
   * Journey Into Imagination - 3 attractions. Presented by Kodak.
                * Journey Into Imagination Ride - A ride about
                       your imagination and where it can take you.
                       There are some really interesting things to
                       see in this attraction including: lasers,
                       fiber optics and a surprise!  Ride with
                       Dreamfinder and his helper Figment (a
                       purple childish dragon with NO relation to
                       Barney whatsoever) through the world of
                       imagination.  13 minutes.
                               ******  SPOILER  ******
                       When you see a white light flashing ahead
                       in the ride, smile!!  The attraction will
                       take your picture and show it to you at the
                       end of the ride.
                * The Image Works - A futuristic playground where
                       you can conduct an orchestra, star in a
                       movie, play with sounds, lasers, pinboards,
                       sound effects, a neon tunnel, electronic
                       coloring books, and more.  There is also an
                       interesting area where a computer takes
                       your picture, and you then can add big
                       lips, ears, a new hair style and glasses to
                       your face!  Very imaginative and loads of
                       fun for all ages!  (Even my grandfather was
                       "playing"!!)  One interesting note, in the
                       room were you step on the floor to make
                       sounds, the last cluster of lights, if
                       stepped on in the right order, will
                       reproduce the famous 5 notes from Close
                       Encounters.  Also part of the Image Works
                       are the jumping fountains located outside
                       of the pavilion.  Children get a kick out
                       of these as they try and stop the water
                       from jumping.
              *** Captain EO - Another 3-D movie (the other one is
                       in the Magic Kingdom) that is absolutely
                       incredible!  Try not to miss it!  The movie
                       stars Michael Jackson as Captain EO.  He
                       and his puppet friends must turn an ugly
                       evil leader into a beautiful princess
                       through music, lights, and 3-D!  Lasers
                       shoot throughout the theater along with
                       flashing lights and smoke machines that
                       make the entire movie quite an experience.
                       There is also some pre-show entertainment:
                       A slide show with music that keeps the
                       audiences eyes on the screen. (Can you name
                       the man who sings the songs in the
                       preshow??  It's Bob from Sesame Street!)
                       Preshow: 8 min, movie: 17 minutes.  (This
                       film is going to be replaced by a movie
                       themed after Honey I Shrunk the Kids).
   * World of Motion - 2 excellent attractions are found here.
                       Presented by General Motors
                * World of Motion Ride - This ride presents
                       human progress in the quest for better
                       means of transportation.  Starting off with
                       our feet the attraction eventually leads up
                       to the future of transportation.  See the
                       wheel being invented, a train being held
                       up, a "small" automobile accident, planes
                       from the Golden Age of aviation, and the
                       future of transportation.  There are also
                       some great tunnel like movie theaters where
                       you are put in the action (Such as a
                       bobsled, an airplane, etc.)  The last
                       scene, which shows what a city may look
                       like some day, leaves most visitors in awe
                       as it is beautiful.  A lot of AA make this
                       ride exceptional.  Don't miss it, it's
                       worth any wait.  14.5 minutes.
                               ******  SPOILER  ******
                       Right after the last scene (which is the
                       futuristic city) you will be put in a car
                       of the future by using an old magician's
                       trick called "Pepper's Ghost".  It is a
                       very convincing effect, despite the fact
                       that you can put your hands through the
                       car.
                  Transcenter - Here you can see the cars and
                       transportation of today and the future.
                       Actual working prototype cars are on
                       display here, along with a mock up of a
                       wind tunnel, a demonstration of the mag-lev
                       train, and more.  There are also a few
                       short shows including the Bird and the
                       Robot (very funny and entertaining), and
                       The Water Engine.  You can also look at and
                       sit in the newest GM models.
      * Horizons - This ride looks at 3 aspects of the future:
                      Desert, Space and Sea.  Supposedly you are
                      boarding some sort of craft that will show
                      you the future. The attraction begins by
                      looking at views of future from the past,
                      including Jules Verne's idea of space
                      travel.  Next you are treated to two huge 3
                      story movie screens that present the
                      "building blocks" of the future (includes:
                      the city, DNA, crystals and more). The
                      effects from the films are quite deceiving
                      and at times you feel like you are flying.
                      Next up you are shown many different scenes
                      of what future life might be like in the
                      desert, under the sea, or out in space At
                      the end of the ride you are given the option
                      to choose which way you would like to return
                      (via desert, space or sea), and you are then
                      shown a 30 second film that "takes" you
                      back.  Don't miss it!!  This attraction has
                      lots of AA and is one not to be missed!
                      Formerly presented by General Electric, no
                      new sponsor yet.  15 minutes.
     * Wonders of Life - This 100,000 square foot gold-colored
                      dome situated between Horizons and Universe
                      of Energy houses three main attractions, and
                      many smaller ones.  All attractions have a
                      health/body theme to them, and the general
                      message is good health. Presented by
                      Metropolitan Life.
              @ * Body Wars - A flight simulator ride through the
                       human body. Here you are "shrunk" down in
                       size while in your vehicle and you are then
                       injected into the human body.  Supposedly
                       you are to pick up a Dr. who is in one of
                       the blood streams taking some measurements
                       on a wound.  When an emergency occurs
                       however, your tour becomes more than just
                       for sightseeing. The entire 40 seat theater
                       bucks and pivots to the movie. Very good
                       but too short.  6 minutes. Expectant
                       Mothers, those with back and heart
                       problems, and those prone to motion
                       sickness are advised not to participate.
                       Children must be at least 3 years old to
                       ride with an adult, or 7 years old to ride
                       alone.
                * Cranium Command - A very imaginative attraction
                       where you look through the head of a 12
                       year old boy and see his thought processes.
                       Includes such stars as Bobcat Goldthwaite,
                       Hans & Frans from Saturday Night Live, Norm
                       from Cheers, Jon Lovitz, and a cute
                       storyline.  Try not to miss it, as it is
                       worth a few laughs and it is presented
                       extremely well.  The preshow entertainment
                       should be seen to set up the plot of the
                       attraction.  Includes AA.  13 minutes.
                  The Making of Me - Dramatic micro-photography
                       explains the reproduction cycle from
                       fertilization to birth.  This attraction
                       had the longest wait in all of Disney
                       World.  Some people may not want their
                       children to see such material.  A sign
                       explains what this attraction is about.  It
                       is up to your discretion to see it or not,
                       however it is very tastefully presented
                       within the context of love and matrimony.
                  Surrounding the attractions are many other
                       "mini" attractions such as: Sports Goofy, a
                       Sports analyzer, a health bar and more.
     * Universe of Energy - This ride, which is interesting to
                       those who want to learn, is about energy.
                       The preshow area is presented on a multi-
                       segmented screen that has rotating
                       segments.  Next you sit down in the
                       "theater" to watch a film.  The "theater"
                       then splits up as the seats become vehicles
                       that take you back millions of years to the
                       age of the dinosaurs.  The dinosaurs (which
                       are AA) are quite realistic.  Soon you
                       travel back to present day to see another
                       film which is a very informative look at
                       the diminishing supply of energy on the
                       planet earth.  From the monorail you will
                       notice solar cells on the roof of the
                       building.  They harness the suns rays and
                       provide some of the power to run the
                       attraction.  Presented by Exxon.  NOTE: Due
                       to the recent 'Dinosaur revival' (From the
                       release of "Jurassic Park" by Universal
                       Pictures) this attraction may become more
                       crowded as kids want to see dinosaurs.
                       Plan accordingly.  26.5 minutes.
       Journey's Into Space - Plans complete, no word yet on when
                       construction will begin.

There are two other pavilions in EPCOT Center:

    The Communicores are two separate buildings situated on either
side of the fountain in the middle of Future World.  Both look at
the technology of the world from all different viewpoints and what
is to come in the future.  Many hands-on exhibits, computers, and
other interactive activities will keep anyone busy for a few
hours.

     THIS SECTION (Communicore) IS CURRENTLY UNDER RENOVATION
                     FOR YOUR FUTURE ENJOYMENT

  Communicore East
        Centorium - EPCOT Center's main gift shop.  This store has
             just about everything, ranging from: videos to
             watches, models to jewelry, and Disney characters to
             license plates.  If you want it, chances are you can
             find it here.
        Energy Exchange - Learn about energy is consumed, produced
             and how you can conserve it.  All forms of energy are
             presented here including: oil, gas, nuclear, solar,
             wind and more.  Some interesting exhibits include: an
             electricity generator (crank it with your hand), a
             power shovel scoop, oil drilling display and more.
             Presented by Exxon.
        Electronic Forum - This area of CE houses the Future
             Choice Theater.  Here guests are seated in an
             auditorium, however the arms of the chairs are
             equipped with buttons.  A survey is presented to the
             audience and the results are displayed on a screen.
             This attraction, which many people don't know about,
             is fun, interesting and is worth a look.  Also in the
             Electronic Forum are some displays about satellite
             communications and a EPCOT Center quiz.
        EPCOT Computer Central - This area contains many hands on
              exhibits demonstrating the power of computers in
              today's world.  Presented by American Express.
              Included are:
             Compute-A-Coaster -Design a roller coaster, complete
               with a loop, corkscrew, drops etc, and the "ride"
               it as it is displayed on the screen.
             Great American Census Quiz - Just how many facts do
               you know about America and its people??  With
               topics ranging from Communication to the Home the
               computer will quiz you on your knowledge.  You
               answer by simply touching the screen, if you are
               wrong the computer will let you and the crowd of
               people around you know.
             SMRT-1 - Would you like to play a game against a
               computer?  If so just look for the purple robot
               named SMRT-1 (Smart one) and pick up the telephone
               near him.  He will play all sorts of games
               including Guess Your Birthday.  Children love to
               do this one.
             Get Jet Set Game - More touch sensitive video
               displays are used to present this one minute game
               to the user.  You must go through a pre-flight
               checklist for an airline in under one minute.  This
               game requires some hand-eye coordination to obtain
               a good score, but never the less it's fun to try!

  Communicore West
        EPCOT Outreach - Do you have a question about one of the
              pavilions in EPCOT Center?  Want to know more about
              a certain attraction?  Well look no further!  Here,
              via computerized searches, the cast members at EPCOT
              Outreach can research your question and give you an
              answer, or just give you some facts!
        Futurecom - Communication is key word for this exhibit and
              it can easily be figured out from the large
              sculpture dominating this area entitled Fountain of
              Information.  The "fountain" contains all sorts of
              communication devices, including books, tvs,
              records, maps, neon lights, moving signs, laser
              discs and more is quite impressive.  Many computers
              are situated around this area that have games and
              quizzes for visitors to try.  A favorite is where
              the computer takes a picture of you face, digitizes
              it on the screen and then scrambles it.  Your job is
              to put yourself back together.  Another computer is
              called the Phraser asks you to type in a sentence,
              it will then speak it back to you.  The voice sounds
              very synthesized as the computer is quite outdated.
              Some other exhibits include:  demonstrations on
              telephone networks and a small show (if you can call
              it that) set to music about communication put on by
              wooden dolls.  Presented by AT&T.
        Robot Show - This short presentation demonstrates the
              precision of robots by making them perform certain
              tasks with spinning tops.  The tops are spining at
              approximately 300rpm yet even at that high speed the
              robots manage to balance one on the tip of a knife
              and coax another across a piece of string.  The show
              repeats itself every 5 minutes and lasts about 7
              minutes.
        Robot Painters - Two types of computerized robots airbrush
              some unique gifts to take home:
             Face Painter - The computer first uses a video camera
               to digitize your face.  The robot then draws your
               portrait on a piece of paper.  Interesting to watch
               and participate in.  As far as I know it's free,
               otherwise a nominal fee is required.
             T-Shirt Painters - These two robots will airbrush
               (in color) a character(s) from your favorite Disney
               animated feature.  Personalize the tee with your
               name.  Price: around $10.


                         -WORLD SHOWCASE-

     World Showcase depicts eleven countries from around the
world, some of which have attractions, yet they all have
restaurants where you can sample authentic food from that country.
The people who work in these pavilions are from the countries that
they represent and each pavilion has shops where you can buy
authentic merchandise from that country.  The countries are listed
in a counter clockwise direction around the EPCOT Lagoon (Except
for Russia).

       Canada - This country is depicted by a 360 degree Circle
                Vision film, two shops and a cafeteria style
                restaurant called Le Cellier.  The movie, named
                "O Canada!", displays the life of the people in
                Canada.  Some of the most impressive sights are in
                this film; skiing down slopes, the Cathedral of
                Notre Dame, ice hockey, and part of the Canadian
                air force, all in 360 degrees!  The castle like
                building in this pavilion was styled after Chateau
                Laurier in Ottawa. The two shops offer authentic
                French-Canadian gifts and souvenirs.  In the shop
                called the Trading Post there are some audio
                animatronic animals that occasionally move and may
                even speak a bit.  See ya en Canada, eh?
                (Duration of film: 18 minutes).
     * United Kingdom - This pavilion recreates an English town;
                complete with a tea shop and a pub.  The Rose and
                Crown Pub offers traditional English cooking, I
                recommend the seafood medley (broiled scallops,
                shrimp and mussles) as an appetizer and the Fish
                N' Chips with malt vinegar for the main course.
                The lamb chops are also very good.  The Pub also
                offers many other dishes, dark beer, and ale. The
                shops include The Toy Soldier (toy shop), tea
                shop, and...   A few times a day the English
                Players present a hilarious street play based in
                Shakespeare's time.  This play would not be
                complete with out the help from the audience
                though!  Have a jolly good time old chap!!
                               ******  SPOILER  ******
                There is a "Secret Garden" behind the Rose & Crown
                pup at this pavilion that most people don't know
                about.  On the waterfront, this garden has an
                excellent view of the lagoon which makes for
                superb viewing location for IllumiNations.  The
                entrance to the garden is blocked by a food cart.
       France - A miniature Eiffel Tower sets the mood for France.
                Three restaurants offer up the traditional French
                cuisine complete with escargot and crepes.  The
                pastries served in the morning go perfect with a
                cup of French roast coffee for a quick continental
                breakfast.  To cool off go inside and see the
                movie which is presented inside a very elegant
                theater (complete with a crystal chandelier and
                velvet curtains) depicts France on a 180 degree
                screen.  The film, called "Impressions de France",
                is very well done and set to music by music of
                classical French composers.  Other shops are here
                where you can purchase all sorts of French
                merchandise.  Bon Apetit!  (Duration of film: 18
                minutes).  (One of the chefs a the restaurant is
                world renowned Roger Verg=82 from Provence).
       Morocco - The prayer tower Koutoubia Minaret dominates this
                country's representation. In the front of the
                pavilion an impressive irrigation system waters
                the flowers; be sure to take a look at it.  In the
                Gallery of Arts and History one can view exhibits
                on Moroccan culture.  Hungry?  If so stop off at
                Marrakesh where you can have an authentic Moroccan
                meal complete with belly dancers for
                entertainment.  Many shops at this pavilion offer
                up a wide variety of merchandise including:
                carpets, jewelry, clothing, bamboo furniture and
                of course a fez.
       Japan - Excellent food, shops and entertainment can be
                found in the Japan pavilion.  If you are in the
                courtyard area of the pavilion, keep your eye out
                for the man who sculpts candy.  I am not kidding
                either, it's pretty neat and his show is quite
                humorous.  A performing drum troupe can also be
                found in the courtyard.  The Japanese gardens are
                authentically reproduced and I highly recommend a
                walk through them.  The restaurants and snack bars
                serve up traditional Japanese cuisine.  In one
                restaurant the chef cooks on your table and puts
                on a small comical routine.  Towards the back of
                the pavilion you will notice the gates to the
                Emperor's palace.  These will be used as an
                entrance to the new roller coaster ride that is
                still in the planning stages.  (See the 'In the
                Future' section for more information on this
                topic).  There is a large shop here, and there is
                usually some sort of ongoing art display.
                Sayonara!
     * U.S.A. - Here you can get the traditional hot dog and soda.
                But chowing down is not the only thing to do here.
                The attraction, called The American Adventure, is
                one of the most impressive in World Showcase and
                has recently been renovated and updated.  This 29
                minute presentation shows the most important parts
                in the history of the United States.  Moments
                recreated include: the Pilgrims, Valley Forge, The
                Philadelphia Centennial Exposition, World War II,
                and more.  Overall the show is the most emotional
                of all the attractions in WDW, the final scene
                will choke up even the hardest hearts, as everyone
                leaves the theater with a feeling of American
                pride.  Also, not one of the people on stage are
                real!!!  They are all AA.  Please don't miss this
                one.  Presented by The Coca-Cola Company and
                American Express.  (Duration of attraction: 29
                minutes).
       Italy - The reproduction of Venice's Doge's Palace marks
                this pavilion.  Here in an open air market all
                sorts of goodies can be found ranging from Italian
                chocolates and leather goods, to lead crystal
                bowls and earrings.  The restaurant here,
                L'Originale Alfredo di Roma Ristorante, serves up
                an incredible meal.  All pasta is made on the
                premise and is bound to satisfy any Italian
                appetite.  If you're not hungry look through the
                windows and watch the chefs make the pasta.  In
                the mood for a little comedy?  Hang around the
                street for a bit and soon enough "Il Teatro de
                Bologna" (translation: Bologna Theater) will come
                out and entertain you with their comical plays.
                Beware, you may become part of the play!
       Germany - Bratworst, Beer and a Teddy Bear is what you will
                find here.  The food is quite authentic and you
                will leave the restaurant feeling a bit stuffed.
                Oom-Pah music and beer hall dancing will accompany
                you throughout your meal making for a true
                Oktoberfest atmosphere!  There are some excellent
                shops including (my favorite) Der Teddy Bear.
                This is a toy shop that sells (you guessed it)
                Teddy Bears (made by Steiff, makers of collectible
                handmade plush toys), Playmobile, LGB Model Trains
                and more.  There is also a cart out front of the
                pavilion that sells German lead crystal items,
                some of which are dazzling.
       China - Go back to the days of the Ming Dynasty when you
                visit Disney's re-creation of China.  Beautiful
                architecture is found throughout the entire
                pavilion. There is an excellent 360 degree Circle
                Vision film which gives a great overview of the
                country.  The food here is exceptional and they
                have the best egg rolls I have ever had. (Duration
                of film: 19 minutes).
   @ * Norway - Try not to miss the ride Maelstrom at this
                pavilion!  It is a ride in a Viking boat through
                the rough Norwegian seas.  With a few surprises!!
                -But very short.  The ride does move you backwards
                for a bit, and makes it look as if you are going
                to go over a cliff. Some folks might find this
                unnerving.  Excellent cafeteria style and sit down
                food is available here along with shops selling
                miscellaneous items and a travel center (If you
                plan to visit).  If the line for Maelstrom is
                outside the building you may want to wait.  Disney
                imagineers have come up with an incredible way of
                herding people into an attraction and at times it
                can be quite deceiving!  (Duration of ride: 14
                minutes (5 minute ride & 9 minute movie).
                Expectant Mothers, those with back and heart
                problems, and those prone to motion sickness are
                advised not to participate, although it is quite
                tame.
     * Mexico - Almost the entire pavilion is enclosed in a large
                reproduction of a Mexican pyramid.  This means
                that it is all air-conditioned!!  Inside it is set
                up as a Mexican market at night.  The ride called
                "El Rio del Tiempo" (Translated means: The River
                of Time) is here.  This boat ride takes you
                through Mexico's past and present.  Although the
                ride is depicted mainly by grainy rear-projection
                movies and parts of it get quite corny, this is an
                enjoyable and pleasant ride.  The end has some of
                the best "imitation" firework effects I have ever
                seen.  Mexican food is served on the bank of this
                "river" and the menu is more varied than a typical
                Mexican restaurant might serve.  Many authentic
                Mexican gifts can be purchased here, ranging from
                sombreros to ponchos.  In the entrance to the
                pavilion there is an ongoing display of Mexican
                art depicting the history of the country.
                (Duration of ride: 8.5
                minutes).
       RUSSIA - PLANS COMPLETE, NO WORD YET ON WHEN CONSTRUCTION
                WILL BEGIN.


Extra Shows in EPCOT Center - Check the information centers for
     the time that the show starts.  There is usually some sort of
     show presented in front of the American Pavilion sometime
     during midday.  After you see the shows once, take advantage
     of the crowds not trying to get on the rides.  As in the
     Magic Kingdom most of the waiting times for most rides are
     cut more than 70% during parades and fireworks.  The show
     schedule for the day is available at World Key Information
     Center.
Splashtacular - This is a live stage show taking place in front of
     the large fountain in Future World.  Accompanied with music,
     color, fireworks, smoke and dancing this short show is
     something you will probably only want to see once.  From
     there after take advantage of the attraction lines being
     shorter.
IllumiNations - An incredible laser & fireworks show over the
     lagoon in EPCOT center.  Each country around the lagoon is
     featured, one at a time, and they are lit up in small white
     lights.  Don't miss it.  But warning, crowds start lining up
     around the lagoon as early as 2 hours before the show
     starts!!  The ultimate firework/laser show!!!

There also may be some other shows on the lagoon in EPCOT center
 during midday, on a seasonal basis.  Again check with information
 centers for times.

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PART VII
               **  DISNEY MGM STUDIOS THEME PARK  **
                  -------------------------------

  At this park you can see actual films being made, so the
brochure says.  Actually there is a minimal amount of shooting
going on, but the park will give you an excellent idea of how
movies are made.  There are only a few attractions, but an entire
day can easily be spent here.  This park is much smaller than the
other two, so it doesn't take many people to make it crowded and
they often limit the amount of people inside the gates.  The lines
are bearable in the early morning hours (8-10am) and after 5pm.
Despite its small size the studios will make you walk.  Be
prepared to be on your feet for most of the day.  Not just for
waiting, but some tours last an hour and you are on your feet for
the whole time.

  @ * The Great Movie Ride - This ride contains some of the most
                    sophisticated AA figures ever created and some
                    of Hollywood's greatest films are featured
                    here.  It is a great attraction but the lines
                    can get quite long during midday.  Movies
                    featured are Singing in the Rain, Casablanca,
                    Raiders of the Lost Ark, Alien, and The Wizard
                    of Oz, just to name a few. The show features
                    excellent special effects and an excellent but
                    short film at the end that gives tribute to
                    Academy Award winning movies.  19 minutes.
  @ * Backstage Studio Tour - This is a tram ride through the
                    back lot of the studio. It features
                    Catastrophe Canyon;  a simulated rainstorm,
                    earthquake, flash flood, and explosions all
                    rolled into one.  Other aspects of the tour
                    include wardrobe, lighting, set design,
                    and camera departments, etc.  Many props from
                    movies can also be seen here, including: the
                    pod from Flight of the Navigator, and the
                    Bulldog Cafe from The Rocketeer, the Trolley
                    and a car from Who Framed Roger Rabbit and
                    many more.  Also on display is Walt Disney's
                    private airplane which he used to fly over
                    Florida when purchasing land in the 1960's.
                    The tram also takes you down what is called
                    the "residential" street.  The facades of
                    these "houses" are used for outside shots in
                    movies and TV shows.  One house you may
                    recognize is from the Golden Girls television
                    series.  After the tram ride your are dropped
                    off by the New York street.  Here you are free
                    to walk through the "city", or follow Roger
                    Rabbit's footprints and continue your tour
                    with Inside the Magic.  Approx.  40 minutes.
  @ * Inside The Magic: Special Effects and Production Tour - This
                    walking tour, which lasts approximately an
                    hour, shows how miniatures, blue-screen mattes
                    and other special effects are done in movies,
                    as well as editing, audio recording, and final
                    production.  The highlight of the tour is
                    where you are allowed to look at the three
                    soundstages.  Here you may see absolutely
                    nothing, or you may actually see a set from a
                    TV show.  Sets that have been in the
                    soundstages include:  Star Search, E!'s Talk
                    Soup, Delta Airline commercials, The New
                    Mickey Mouse Club, and Wheel of Fortune.  You
                    never know what is in there!  You are also
                    treated to a short film entitled "The Lottery"
                    starring Bette Midler, and after the viewing
                    you see all the props and sets used to make
                    the film.  Next up is a peek at post-
                    production which includes editing, music and
                    sound effects.  At the end of the tour a
                    preview of new Disney/Touchstone movies is
                    shown.  Approximately 1 hour.
  @ * SuperStar Television - This is a great production where the
                    audience actually takes part in a television
                    broadcast. The audience can star on the
                    Tonight Show (with Johnny Carson), Late Night
                    with David Letterman, Cheers, I Love Lucy, NBC
                    News from 1955, and you can even have a dry-
                    wall nailing race with Tim Taylor on Home
                    Improvement.  Don't miss this one, it is
                    hilarious and I guarantee it will leave you
                    (at the very least) smiling.  If you would
                    like to take part in the production get to the
                    front of the crowd in the pre-show area; this
                    is were they pick out the people to use in the
                    "production".  RAISE YOUR HAND and you will
                    have an excellent chance of being picked.  If
                    you do not want to take part on stage, stay
                    outside of the pre-show area and lay low!  30
                    minutes.
    * The Magic of Disney Animation - Here you can take a tour and
                    see how cartoons and full length animated
                    features are created by Disney animators and
                    get a glimpse at the new and upcoming Disney
                    animated features.  See actual animation cells
                    from Disney classics, and watch Disney artists
                    work on current animation projects. If you are
                    interested in art, I recommend taking this
                    tour as it is very informative and
                    interesting.  The lines for this attraction
                    are usually shorter than others.  Walter
                    Cronkite and Robin Williams are your "Video
                    Hosts" through the tour.  The two of them
                    together present animation to you in a amusing
                    way.  You may set your own pace after the
                    initial movie, but allow 30-40 minutes to see
                    everything.  NOTE: Any type of photograph is
                    strictly prohibited in this area.
    * Monster Sound Show - Learn how sound effects are added to a
                    movie and how they can add suspense and
                    excitement to a film.  Of course this is done
                    with the help of a few volunteers (should we
                    call them volunteers?) from the audience.  The
                    sound effects are produced on the famous Foley
                    stage, named after its creator. The outcome is
                    quite humorous due to the fact that the
                    volunteers are untrained tourists!  The short
                    movie stars Martin Short and Chevy Chase.  The
                    pre-show TV screens above the crowd show David
                    Letterman interviewing Jimmy MacDonald in a
                    hilarious way.  (Jimmy did the voice of Mickey
                    when Walt stopped doing it, and he also
                    created many sound effect techniques for use
                    in Disney Films).  Jimmy demonstrates some of
                    the techniques he created to make sound
                    effects.  There is a post-show entertainment
                    area for this attraction.  Outside the theater
                    you can get a chance to make some of your own
                    sound effects using the some of techniques
                    that were illustrated in the show.  Add lasers
                    to Star Wars films, or do a voice over to Who
                    Framed Roger Rabbit.  To relax a bit go into
                    one of the sound booths.  Here you will
                    experience 3-D sound that puts you in the
                    middle of the action.  It's incredible!
                    Beware however, this area is usually very
                    crowded!  20 minutes.
@ *** Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular - All I can say is
                    DON'T miss it. This show demonstrates how
                    stunts are part of movies by doing all kinds
                    of different skits in the Indiana Jones
                    tradition.  The famous plane scene from
                    "Raiders of the Lost Ark" is reenacted along
                    with some other scenes from the movie.  If
                    your lucky you may be picked to be a part of
                    the action!  There are only a few shows a day,
                    so get the times and decide when to see it. If
                    you see a crowd forming, get in the line --
                    chances are they know the starting time and
                    they are getting a head start.  After dusk or
                    during thunderstorms the show is sometimes
                    shortened: Go during midday to see the entire
                    show.  Almost any seat in the open air theater
                    provides an excellent view of the action. For
                    the best view, sit towards the top and the
                    center.  This way you don't have to fight
                    crowds when it is over, and you still have a
                    good view.  [Warning, this show is somewhat
                    violent and very loud.  Some small children
                    may be frightened, although my little sisters
                    enjoyed it, use your own discretion.  30
                    minutes.
 @ ** Star Tours - This is a flight simulator ride through rebel
                    and imperial forces based on the movie Star
                    Wars.  You are supposed to be going to the
                    planet Endor, but your "pilot" (An AA robot)
                    does not really know how to fly this ship. It
                    is his first flight and you are in for a bumpy
                    ride after you somehow get off course and
                    eventually wind up at the Death Star!  The
                    entire 40 seat theater bucks and moves in time
                    to the movie, creating a very good effect. You
                    must be a certain height to ride this
                    attraction.  The preshow area is also quite
                    extensive.  7 minutes.  Expectant mothers,
                    those with back and heart problems, and those
                    prone to motion sickness are advised not to
                    participate.  Children must be at least 3
                    years old to ride with an adult, or 7 years
                    old to ride alone.
 @ ** Muppet*Vision 4-D - Probably the best 3-D (er, 4-D) movie of
                    all time.  Incredible effects follow the humor
                    of the crazy and lovable Muppets created by
                    the late Jim Henson.  Those two cranky critics
                    (AA) start the show, and then the penguin
                    orchestra (AA) strikes up a tune.  The effects
                    in this movie are almost 4-D: When Fozzy Bear
                    squirts water at the audience you feel it, and
                    bubbles come out of the ceiling when Miss
                    Piggy sings "Dream a Little Dream." You know
                    you're in trouble when the Swedish Chef is the
                    projectionist!!  (But don't worry, "Da flim is
                    ookee dookee!!").  The end is a real "BANG"
                    when Sam the Eagle presents his "Salute to all
                    Nations, but mostly America"  (you'll see what
                    I mean!).  This attraction also contains a few
                    live actors.  Be sure not to miss the pre-show
                    entertainment as it includes all your favorite
                    Muppet characters including: Kermit, Gonzo,
                    Beaker, Prof. Bunsen Honeydew and more!
      The Muppets on Location - Those lovable Muppets take to the
                    stage twice a day in a hilarious presentation
                    that will leave anyone smiling.  Kermit, Miss
                    Piggy, Gonzo and Fozzy decide to make a movie,
                    and you get to watch, and help them produce
                    it.  It features all your favorite Muppet
                    characters. (people in costumes).
    * The Honey I Shrunk the Kids Movie Set Adventure - Here you
                    can experience what it would be like to be
                    shrunk down to a quarter of an inch in size.
                    Truly a very imaginative playground.  Included
                    is the Kodak film slide, giant Legos, a HUGE
                    Oreo cookie, a massive dog nose, a dripping
                    garden hose and much more.  "BIG" Fun for all
                    ages.  Try to see it; kids will LOVE it!  Set
                    your own pace but a minimum of 15-30 minutes
                    is required, and easily up to 1 hour or more
                    if you are with children.  Adults are
                    encouraged to crawl through the playground
                    w/their kids and experience part of the magic
                    of being a kid again.
    * Voyage of The Little Mermaid - This stage/puppet show
                    incorporates live action, AA, puppets, lasers,
                    holographic imaging and more to present the
                    songs and other items from the classic
                    animated movie.  The presentation starts out
                    as you "descend" into the ocean (hmm feels
                    like water doesn't it...), then Sebastian and
                    friends sing "Under the Sea", and you are
                    convinced you are under the sea.  Next Ariel
                    sings "Part of Your World".  The show goes on
                    to follow the plot of the movie.  Overall the
                    show is done extremely well). If you have
                    small children be sure not to miss this one!!
                    Even the adults will love it!  The lines for
                    this attraction move in large spurts due to
                    the fact that the attraction is presented in a
                    theater so the wait my seem longer than it
                    actually is.  No flash photography.
      Beauty and the Beast, Live on Stage - If you like the movie
                    Beauty and the Beast then you better not miss
                    this stage show.  All your favorite characters
                    from the Academy Award winning film are on
                    hand to sing and dance to the movie's many
                    songs.  Some numbers include: "Be Our Guest",
                    "Gaston", "Kill the Beast", and of course
                    "Beauty and the Beast".  The show follows the
                    plot of the movie, and overall the show is
                    something that shouldn't be missed.  This show
                    is extremely popular, and people start lining
                    up for good seats approximately an hour and a
                    half before curtain.  Also, there are usually
                    only 5-6 shows per day, plan accordingly.
      Studio Showcase - This building houses some of the sets and
                    props used in television and movie
                    productions.  Currently on display are: Items
                    from Honey I Blew up the Kid, Johnny Carson's
                    desk from The Tonight Show, the backpack from
                    The Rocketeer, motorcycles from Indiana Jones
                    and the Last Crusade, and many more.  A great
                    place to cool off and see the movies from a
                    different point of view.
      Hollywood Blvd. - (Main street at the entrance to D-MGM) Not
                    an attraction per se.  Stroll down the
                    Hollywood of the 1930s.  Here you can star in
                    your own music video, make a movie, have your
                    picture taken on the cover of a magazine, buy
                    actual props from movies and more.  Then eat
                    at the Brown Derby.  There are also many
                    street performers to watch.
      Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Autograph Session - At certain
                    times of the day you can have Rafael,
                    Donatello, Michaelangelo and Leonardo sign
                    your autograph books, or pose with you for
                    pictures.
      Tom and Jerry Autograph Session - Tom and Jerry are also
                    available for autographs and pictures at
                    specified times.
      SUNSET BLVD. - UNDER CONSTRUCTION (For more information,
                    please refer to the "In the Future" section.)
      TWILIGHT ZONE TOWER OF TERROR - UNDER CONSTRUCTION, 8 story
                    free fall drop!! (originally 13 stories, but
                    recently downgraded 8). (For more information
                    please refer to the "In the Future" section.

Extra Shows at The Disney MGM Studios

    Aladdin's Royale Caravan Parade: This afternoon parade has
       many colorful floats and live actors that present Aladdin
       and his companions from the animated feature.  Camels that
       "spit" water, the Genie, Jaffar, and of course Aladdin and
       Jasmine are all part of the show.  Presented daily at 11am
       and 3:30pm.

    Sorcery in the Skies:  This laser and fireworks is presented
       nightly at D-MGM.  The fireworks, choreographed to
       classical music and the music of Disney is spectacular.
       The finale includes a 4 story inflatable Mickey in his
       Sorcerer's Apprentice outfit.  Mickey comes out from behind
       the Chinese Theater and ends the show.  The fireworks can
       be seen quite well from the parking lot (you can hear the
       music too!).
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PART VIII
                        **  Night Life  **
                           ------------

    If you are staying in Disney World when the theme parks close
around 8pm-9pm, don't fear!!  The night is still young at that
time!  Almost every resort offers some type of night activity.
Personally, I enjoy going over to the Grand Floridian, sitting in
the main building and listening to the band play. It plays every
night around the same time.  The Polynesian has a 6pm and 9pm luau
every night.  Reservations are required, but it is a lot of fun.
The Outer Rim, a great lounge, (non-alcoholic drinks are served to
those under 21) located in the Contemporary is a great place to
relax.  They also show Monday Night football, baseball etc.  Also
in the Contemporary is WDW's largest arcade with the latest in
arcade technology and while your there take at least one trip up
to the 15th floor for a breathtaking view of the Vacation Kingdom.
(a great place to watch the fireworks).  For the ultimate in
night-life, go to Pleasure Island.  People under 18 must be
accompanied by a parent.  There is a 10 theater movie house, The
Comedy Warehouse, The Neon Armadillo (country music), Rock 'N Roll
Beach Club, The Adventurers Club, 8-Trax and much more.  Some are
night club with dancing and music, others are comedy and music.
Pleasure Island's motto is "New Year's Eve every night!!", and
they mean it: fireworks and all!!!  (For more information on
Pleasure Island please see the section "Other Attractions").

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PART IX
                           ** Dining  **
                             --------

    Now for a section on places to eat.  Most restaurants in
Disney World can be either be expensive or inexpensive, depending
on what you order.  I'll tell you about some of the restaurants
that I have been to and enjoyed.  All the food in Disney World is
great!  Reservations are not required for all sit down
restaurants, but are highly recommended (not just by myself, but
by Disney too).  Disney offers excellent pocket-sized guides on
Dining and Shopping and I suggest that you pick one up.  It gives
a brief description of every restaurant in the Vacation Kingdom,
price ranges, and instructions on making reservations.  The guide
is available at most Disney resorts and theme parks.

    First, The Magic Kingdom does not offer many restaurants, as
there are only a few places to sit down and have a dinner.  But
there are plenty of places to snack on hot dogs, hamburgers etc.
For a sit down dinner try King Stefan's Banquet Hall located in
Cinderella's Castle, Tony's Town Square Cafe and the Plaza
Restaurant both located on Main Street U.S.A., or The Liberty Tree
Tavern located in Liberty Square.  A full service lunch/show (Old
West vaudeville show) is available in Frontierland at the Diamond
Horseshoe a few times daily (reservations required).  For
cafeteria service there is the Crystal Palace, located at the end
of Main Street U.S.A.

    EPCOT Center is the complete opposite of the Magic Kingdom as
it has plenty of restaurants to offer! (More than one could ask
for!)  Future World offers the Coral Reef Restaurant in the Living
Seas pavilion.  Here you can eat next to the aquarium!  It is
really a lot of fun and the menu is basically all seafood.  In the
Land pavilion there is The Land Grille Room restaurant.  This
restaurant actually rotates and you can see part of the rides in
the building.  In World Showcase, England's Rose and Crown Pub has
great food (The fish n' chips are great!).  The Chinese
restaurant, Nine Dragons has excellent traditional Hunan and
Szechuan food.  Every pavilion in World Showcase has some sort of
restaurant with authentic food from that country.  Dine in France
for a romantic night, or party the Oktoberfest way in Germany.
Then hop over to Japan where your food is cooked on your table in
front of you, or head over to Italy for some pasta.  There are
unlimited dining possibilities in EPCOT Center.  If hamburgers and
hot dogs are all you want then head over to the American pavilion
in World Showcase, or the Odyssey Restaurant in Future World for
fast food service.  You may also want to try (for lunch) Pasta and
Pizza at Communicore West in Future World.

    In D-MGM, I recommend the Brown Derby for a good meal.  The
prices are a little expensive, but worth it.  For something a
little out of the ordinary, try The '50s Prime Time Cafe.  Here
you sit in a mock "kitchen" with '50s decor while "Mom" serves the
food.  The menu includes: Magnificent Meat Loaf, Granny's Pot
Roast, Aunt Selma's Chicken Salad, and alphabet soup.  While
eating you get to watch reruns of famous TV shows from the 50s
such as Car 54, Donna Reed, I Married Joan, etc.  For the ultimate
in dining experiences try the Sci-Fi Dine-In.  Set up like a
drive-in movie theater your booths are shaped like classic cars
=66rom the 1950s and you sit underneath the "stars" and watch actual
sci-fi movie trailers from the 1950s while eating.  Just keep the
ketchup off the seats and no necking please.  In an Italian mood??
Well head over to Mama Melrose's Ristorante Italiano to fill your
stomach!  The menu includes fresh pasta, brick oven pizza and
seafood.  There are also plenty of places to get fast food, such
as the Backlot Express and The Soundstage Restaurant.  For
cafeteria style food, visit Hollywood and Vine or dine amongst the
art deco decor of the D-MGM Studios Commissary.

   There are also restaurants in the Disney resorts, and the food
is just as good as anywhere else, if not better!  The Polynesian
Resort has excellent seafood at the Papeete Bay Verandah.  Go to
Flagler's in The Grand Floridian for a great Italian dinner
complete with accordion music and traditional Italian songs
(including Amor=82).  The Dolphin offers 7 restaurants, and Port
Orleans has one restaurant along with a food court.  The Caribbean
Beach also has a food court and a bar with a limited food menu,
and the Contemporary has a $13.95 all-you-can-eat buffet with
roast beef, shrimp, pizza, salad, dessert and more, as well as a
traditional restaurant.  Dixie Landings serves up Cajun and Creole
style food in a very affordable price range at Boatwright's Dining
Hall and at the food court called The Colonel's Cotton Mill.  The
Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue is presented three times a night at
Fort Wilderness.  This dinner show is fun, entertaining and will
fill your stomach!  All-you-can-eat ribs, fried chicken, rootbeer,
sangria, and beer are all served as well as tubs of strawberry
shortcake for dessert.

    I have compiled a list of all full service waiter/waitress
restaurants in WDW.  Next to the name of the restaurant is where
it is located and what meals are served there (see below for key).
The list is organized first by resorts, then theme parks and
lastly other areas of WDW.  Note: Many of the restaurants listed
also offer snacks.

  NOTE: Due to a recent change in Florida Law, all restaurants on
          WDW property are now NON-Smoking.

*=3DRecommend    CB=3DCharacter Breakfast   B=3DBreakfast     L=3DLun=
ch
D=3DDinner       CD=3DCharacter Dinner      DS=3DDinner Show


*   Contemporary Cafe       -  Contemporary          CB B   D
    Concourse Grill         -  Contemporary             B L D
*   Polynesian Luau         -  Polynesian Resort              DS
*   Mickey's Tropical Luau  -  Polynesian Resort              DS
*   Papeete Bay Verandah    -  Polynesian Resort     CB B L D
    Coral Isle Cafe         -  Polynesian Resort        B L D
    Tangaroa Terrace        -  Polynesian Resort        B
    The Garden Gallery      -  Disney Inn               B L D
*   Flaglers                -  Grand Floridian          B   D
    Grand Floridian Cafe    -  Grand Floridian          B L D
    Victoria and Albert's   -  Grand Floridian              D
    Narcoosee's             -  Grand Floridian            L D
*   1900 Park Fare          -  Grand Floridian       CB B   D CD
    Crockett's Tavern       -  Fort Wilderness              D
    Trail's End Buffeteria  -  Fort Wilderness          B L D
    Hoop-Dee-Doo Revue      -  Fort Wilderness                DS
*   Lake Buena Vista Club   -  Village Resort           B L D
*   Boatwright's            -  Dixie Landings           B   D
    Colonel's Cotton Mill   -  Dixie Landings           B L D
      (Foot Court)
*   Bonfamille's Cafe       -  Port Orleans             B   D
    Sassagoula Floatworks   -  Port Orleans             B L D
      (Food Court)
*   Olivia's Cafe           -  Vacation Club            B L D
    Old Port Royale         -  Caribbean Beach          B L D
      (Food Court)
    Cape May Cafe           -  Beach Club            CB B   D
    Ariel's                 -  Beach Club                   D
    Yachtsman Steakhouse    -  Yacht Club                   D
    Yacht Club Galley       -  Yacht Club               B L D
    Palio                   -  Swan                       L D
    Garden Grove Caf=82       -  Swan                     B L D
    Splash Grill            -  Swan                     B L
    Harry's Safari Bar      -  Dolphin                      D
      and Grille
    Sum Chows               -  Dolphin                      D
    Ristorante Carnivale    -  Dolphin                    L D
    Coral Caf=82              -  Dolphin                  B L D
    Tubbi Checkers Buffet   -  Dolphin                  B L D
    Dolphin Fountain        -  Dolphin                  B L D
    Cabana Bar & Grill      -  Dolphin                    L
    The Crystal Palace      -  MK  Main Street USA      B L D
    Plaza Restaurant        -  MK, Main Street USA        L D
    Tony's Town Square Rest.-  MK, Main Street USA      B L D
    King Stefan's Bq. Hall  -  MK, Fantasyland            L D
    Liberty Tree Tavern     -  MK, Liberty Square         L D
    Diamond Horseshoe Revue -  MK, Frontierland               DS
*   Coral Reef Restaurant   -  EP, Living Seas            L D
*   The Land Grille Room    -  EP, The Land             B L D
    San Angel Inn Restaurant-  EP, Mexico                 L D
*   Restaurant Akershus     -  EP, Norway                 L D
*   Nine Dragons            -  EP, China                    D
    Biergarten              -  EP, Germany                L D
    L'Originale Alfredo di  -  EP, Italy                  L D
      Roma Ristorante
*   Teppanyaki Dining Room  -  EP, Japan                  L D
    Tempura Kiku            -  EP, Japan                  L D
    Restaurant Marrakesh    -  EP, Morocco                L D
    Bistro de Paris         -  EP, France                 L D
    Au Petit Caf=82           -  EP, France                 L D
*   Chefs de France         -  EP, France                 L D
*   Rose and Crown Pub      -  EP, United Kingdom         L D
    Le Cellier Restaurant   -  EP, Canada                 L D
    The Brown Derby         -  D-MGM                      L D
    50's Prime Time Cafe    -  D-MGM                      L D
    Sci-Fi Dine-in Rest.    -  D-MGM, Backlot             L D
    Hollywood & Vine        -  D-MGM                    B L D
    Mama Melrose's          -  D-MGM, NY Street           L D
      Ristorante Italiano
    Steerman's Quarters     -  VM, Empress Lilly            D
    Empress Room            -  VM, Empress Lilly            D
    Fisherman's Deck        -  VM, Empress Lilly     CB   L D
*   Chef Mickey's Rest.     -  VM, Shopping Area        B L D
*   Capt'n Jacks Oyster Bar -  VM, Shopping Area          L D
    Minnie Mia's            -  VM, Shopping Area          L D
    Portobello Yacht Club   -  Pleasure Island            L D
    The Fireworks Factory   -  Pleasure Island            L D
    Sand Trap Bar & Grill   -  Bonnet Creek Golf Club     L

NOTE:  Victoria and Albert's is VERY fancy restaurant.  Jackets
    and ties are required for men and Women should wear a nice
    dress.  Oh every waiter is named Albert and every waitress is
    named Victoria.  Reservation might have to be made up to 30
    days in advance.  Call Disney for more info.

     Generally the food is delicious and I never really had a
"bad" experience.  Dinner reservations can usually be made 2-3
days in advance if you want to, although same day reservations
work quite well.  Plan ahead and decide what park you are going to
go to the next day, then plan where you will eat dinner.  There is
one thing for sure though, you won't go hungry in WDW.  You will
always see some place and say: "Ooo, I think we should try that
sometime." Unfortunately you never have time to sample all 75
restaurants.

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PART X
                         **  Shopping  **
                            ----------

    Ah, the dreaded part of every vacation...  Trying to figure
out what to buy your friends back at home.  There are shops all
over the place in the theme parks and resorts and this can make
shopping for the "right" gift seem quite overwhelming.  A trip
over to the Disney Village Marketplace (Lake Buena Vista) might be
worthwhile if you like to do all of your shopping at once.  Here
you can find almost any gift imaginable, ranging from refrigerator
magnets and stuffed toys to $5000 animation cells!  Souvenirs are
not the only items sold in the marketplace, there are also gourmet
food shops, clothing stores, a nature store, a toy store and more.
During the day Pleasure Island is open to anyone, and there are
more shops and places to eat over there.  It is essentially and
extension of the Village Marketplace during the day.

    You will notice however that the majority of souvenirs and
merchandise is sold just about everywhere at WDW.  So if you see
something one place, chances are you can find it elsewhere, unless
the item is geared toward that attraction or resort (i.e.  Star
Wars toys at Star Tours, or a handbag with the Dixie Landing's
Resort logo on it).

    If you purchase something at a theme park, the Village
Marketplace etc, and you do not want to carry it around, you may
have it delivered to your room (provided you are staying in a
Disney resort).  As far as I know there is no charge for this
service.

    For those staying in a suite or condominium equipped with a
kitchen a quick stop at The Crossroads of Lake Buena Vista may
prove valuable.  The Crossroads (137,000 square feet) was built by
Disney and then leased out to store chains.  Goodings, a 24-hour
supermarket, is a great place to pick up food and other items such
as baby needs.  A few stores in the Crossroads include: Foot
Locker, McKids, MoJo's Surfin' USA, Beyond Electronics, and
Mitzi's Hallmark.  Some popular restaurant chains also reside here
such as TGI Friday's, Taco Bell, Red Lobster, Perkins, and of
course the ever popular (except with me!) McDonald's.  The
Crossroads of Lake Buena is near the WDW Hotel Plaza and is
convenient for those staying the hotel plaza and WDW's Villas.

       THIS SECTION (Shopping) IS CURRENTLY UNDER RENOVATION
                     FOR YOUR FUTURE ENJOYMENT

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PART XI
                        **  WATER PARKS  **
                           -------------

   There are two main water parks in Walt Disney World. The two
parks were built almost 20 years apart, so obviously there are
some major advantages to the new one.  However, both can provide a
fun-filled day in the Florida sun!  Here are some features of each
one.

    River Country - This water park has white sandy beaches, rope
                swings, tube water slides, and other water
                attractions. This park opened in 1976 and the
                admission price is nominal:  $13.25 for an adult,
                $10.60 children 3-9 years old.
    Typhoon Lagoon -The ultimate water park!!  The world's largest
                wave pool can be found here along with Humunga
                Kowabunga. This is a body slide at an incredibly
                steep angle in which you reach speeds of 40mph!
                Castaway Creek is a relaxing slow water raft ride
                through tropical rain forests, waterfalls and
                more.  Some of the best water slides are here also
                along with saltwater snorkeling with fish!  The
                white sand beaches are also a relaxing sight. When
                you're there don't forget to hit Mayday Falls,
                Keelhaul Falls, and Gangplank Falls for some water
                slide fun.  Get the tubes that hold 4 people for
                Gangplank Falls.  NOTE: Typhoon Lagoon has been
                reaching capacity around 10-11am recently.  Plan
                to go early or you will be turned away at the gate
                (WDW resort guests are guaranteed admission
                however).
    Blizzard Beach - The 3rd themed water park for WDW.  This
                construction for this park has begun.  The theme
                will be a ski-slope that has turned into a water
                park.  Complete with icicles, ice slides (er,
                water slides) and "ski lifts".  Opens early 1995.

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PART XII
                     **  OTHER ATTRACTIONS  **
                        -------------------

 Boating:

    The three theme parks and two water parks are not the only
things to do in WDW.  Take time off during the day to swim in the
pool or rent some boats.  The boats can be rented from most resort
marinas.  The fees are high; however, if you stay in a Disney
resort offering boat rental, you might be able to get a special
deal such as:  $50 for 2 hours of boat rental per day per person
in your party for the duration of your stay. That is an incredible
deal, since the regular price is $17.50 to rent a mini-speed boat
for 30 minutes.

 Sports Activities:

 Swimming:

    Just about every resort in WDW has some sort of pool.
Disney has a knack for creating some of the most incredible pools.
At the Beach and Yacht Club Resorts, the pool, (which spans the
area between both resorts), has a sand bottom, tidal pools, a ship
with a "mast" water slide, and hot tubs!  It is huge!  Over at
Port Orleans there is a dragon for a slide, and at the Polynesian
there is a waterslide through a fake lava mountain.  The best pool
for laps is over at the Contemporary resort.  Fort Wilderness
offers, biking, canoeing, campfires, and more.  Using a pool other
than the one located at your resort is supposedly prohibited, but
no one ever checks.

 Golfing:

    If you are a golfer then you are in heaven.  Five PGA
championship tour courses are at your disposal (The Magnolia, The
Palm, The Lake Buena Vista, The Osprey Ridge, and The Eagle Pines
courses), offering a total of 99 holes!  The Oldsmobile Golf
Classic is held annually on the Palm and Magnolia courses in early
October.  The prices are a flat rate for everyone, regardless of
time of year, $85 which includes both green fees and carts.  Tee
times are required, and you should make them as early in the
morning as possible (less people, slower play, etc.).  If you plan
to do more than 3-4 days of golfing and you are staying at a WDW
resort you may want to look into a golf package as the difference
in price is quite substantial.  Inquire about the packages when
you make your resort reservations or at the main desk of your
resort after you arrive.

Here is a brief overview of the five golf courses:

  The Magnolia and Palm - are quite similar in layout with the
    latter being the longer and narrower of the two.  Water comes
    into play on almost half of the holes on either course.  Both
    courses are: playable for people of all abilities (from
    hackers to PGA professional's); defined by subtleties in
    mounding and green contours; and heavily bunkered in most
    landing areas.

  Eagle Pines - is a low profile course designed and built by Pete
    Dye.  If you are familiar with his courses, you won't
    recognize this one.  The fairways are wide and bowled to help
    collect any wayward tee shots.  This course is short and plays
    well for beginning golfers, although the back tees are no
    pushover for anyone.

  Osprey Ridge - The extra dirt moved from Eagle Pines to Osprey
    Ridge was used to create some of the most spectacular holes to
    play on.  Choose from any of the four teeing stations on each
    hole and tailor the course to your own ability.  Lots of
    water, but lots of fun.

  Lake Buena Vista - This course is tight and crooked.  If you are
    a straight, accurate hitter, take a long-baller here and
    play him/her a buck a hole.  The course plays to almost 3000
    yards (it's 9 holes) with one of the par 5s being 500 yards.
    Word of advice: play this course in the late fall, winter, and
    early spring as you have to walk the entire course and it can
    get pretty hot out there.

 Other Areas of interest:

    Now here are two smaller places at WDW where you can spend
quite a bit of time either dancing the night away, or putting
yourself right next to nature.

                       *  Pleasure Island *

    Pleasure Island is the ultimate in night club entertainment.
Opening at 7pm, guests must be over 18 to enter alone. (U.S.
driver's license or passport must be presented.)  Those under 18
must be accompanied by an PARENT (Yes a parent, not an adult).
During the day Pleasure Island is open to anyone.  There are
shops, small attractions and places to get a bite to eat.  Here is
a brief description of what you will find at Pleasure Island (Age
restrictions given where applicable):

    8-Trax - Flash back to the disco age of the 1970s when you
            dance here.  Bean bag chairs and lava lamps are part
            of the decor.  Disco and rock music are played and
            please, roll up those bell-bottoms ok?
    Neon Armadillo Music Saloon - Put on your cowboy boots and
            ten-gallon hat for this place!  Dance the night away
            to today's country hits performed by a live band.
    Mannequins - Dance to today's hottest tunes on a rotating
            dance floor with incredible lights and special
            effects.  This is place to be if some serious dancing
            and lights is what you are after!  (Ages 21 and
            older).
    Adventurers Club - Eccentric travelers, talking masks, and
            outrageous stories is all part of the Adventurers
            Club.  Anything can happen here, including: shrinking
            bar stools, and a 500-pound tap-dancing pigeon!!  You
            have to see it to believe it!  Good fun for the entire
            family.
    The Comedy Warehouse - Live stand-up comedy.  Watch 5
            hilarious comedians tickle your ribs and smash your
            funny bone in a totally improv show.  Watch them make
            fun of Disney in a way you will never forget!
    The Pleasure Island Jazz Company - Relax to the cool sound of
            today's biggest jazz and blues performers.  Classic
            jazz as well as contemporary is played, and some
            vocalists perform as well.
    Rock N Roll Beach Club - Whoa dudes, like get out your
            surfboard man, this is serious dancing man!  Old time
            favorites and classic rock is the theme here!
    New Year's Eve Street Party - Live dance, band, nightclub on
            the street. There is a countdown every night for a
            fireworks show, and confetti!  New Year's Eve every
            night!
    Other Attractions - Human Gyroscope, the "velcro wall", ring
            the bell with the hammer, guess your weight, etc.
    Shops -Many places to buy clothing, gifts, Disney memorabilia,
            food, posters, and more can be found here.
    Restaurants - American barbecue at The Fireworks Factory,
            Italian food at Portobello Yacht Club and sweets at
            D-Zertz.
    AMC Pleasure Island 10 Theaters - 10 movie theaters playing
             the latest films with state-of-the-art projection and
             sound systems. (MKC members receive a 10% discount
             after 6pm).

                       * Discovery Island *

    Discovery Island is a certified zoological park.  To get over
there you must hop aboard one of the big boats that look like
yachts.  You can board them at Fort Wilderness, or the Magic
Kingdom.  There is an admission fee of $8.50 for adults and $4.75
for children ages 3 to 9.  Here you can explore an "exotic" island
with all sorts of wildlife on it.  See toucans, parrots,
flamingos, giant turtles, and more.  There are streams and foot
bridges throughout the island.  It is a nice place to escape from
the everyday hustle and bustle of WDW.  Take note: NO drinking
straws are allowed on the island, as the animals might choke
themselves.

    If you really become bored (very doubtful) you can leave
Disney property and head over to Universal Studios Florida, Sea
World of Florida or Wet n' Wild.  All offer an enjoyable day under
the Florida sun.  Further away (1hr and 30mins) is the Kennedy
Space Center.  This is a great place to learn about NASA's
programs, the Space Shuttle, and the heavens above.  You can even
see a Space Shuttle here among other NASA artifacts, and a great
Omni-Max film.  One can see the launch of the space shuttle if you
go at the right time (a once in a lifetime event!).

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PART XIII
                           **  TIPS  **
                              ------
    This section has three types of tips to help you maximize the
time allocated for your vacation.  The first is a general overview
of a day at any Disney theme park, the next has tips for specific
parks, attractions etc., the third contains tips for traveling
with children.  Pay attention to details as this section can prove
the most helpful on your vacation.

                       ** A Day at Disney **
                         -----------------
          Here are some basic tips to follow for a day at
                      ANY Disney theme park:

1.  Arrive 10-30 minutes before the park opens!!!  Have a light
    breakfast (bagel w/cream cheese, cereal, coffee, juice etc.).
    You are allowed to walk around the parks to a certain point
    before the official opening time.
2. Quickly go to the most popular attractions first!!  Those are
    the attractions I have marked with a @ sign. Go on as many as
    you can before the lines get too long.  At EPCOT, start
    halfway around Future World, instead of at Spaceship Earth.
3. Make reservations for dinner as soon as you enter the park, but
    no later than 11am.  Your reservations should be set for about
    5-6pm.
4. Eat lunch before the crowds do.  11am is usually good. (I know
    it probably doesn't sound too good to eat lunch early, but you
    won't have to fight longer lines!)
5. WHEN ENTERING ANY RIDE ALWAYS GO TO INTO THE LEFT LINE!!!!
    Why?  - Most people are right brained and right handed so they
      assume right is better and we drive on the right side of the
      road.  So believe it or not the left lines are, 90% of the
      time, shorter.  I am not making this up, as I found it to be
      true.
6. Parade time!! (3pm) Now, you have eaten lunch, and the rest of
    the crowds are watching the parade, you have a quick hour to
    go on the popular rides!! (After you see the parade once, the
    next time use the parade time to go on the more popular
    rides).
7. Eat dinner around 5-6pm.  After 6pm the lines for the rides
    start to shorten.  Then go on more rides.
8. Fireworks, parades, IllumiNations, are at this time presented.
   (9pm, 11pm etc.) Quickly go on more rides, putting emphasis on
   the popular ones.
9a. Stay until the park closes (providing your kids aren't asleep
     yet!), going on the more popular rides as it gets later.
9b. Return to your hotel, get washed up and go to one of the
     resorts and walk around.  For kids go to the Contemporary
     resort; there is a huge arcade there.  For couples I
     recommend a romantic walk on the Polynesian's beach or relax
     to the big band music at the Grand Floridian.  If you're
     single head over to Pleasure Island and dance the night away!
10. Sleep and start over. (Or stay up all night...)

  Change this around anyway you want, but numbers 1, 2, 4, 5, 6,
            8, and 9a are the most important!!


                      **  Insider's Tips  **
                         ----------------

     Here are some tips that will help you make the most out of
the time that you have allotted for your vacation.  These tips are
the way that I visit the park.

    1. Always go in the LEFT line while queuing up for an
        attraction.  (Don't ask why, just do it!) A excellent
        example of this is the Pirates of the Caribbean.
    2. Go on the most popular rides during parades, fireworks,
        shows etc.  Lines usually decrease 50-80 percent.
    3. Stay until the park closes.  Again the lines dissipate.
    4. Midday is the worst time for crowds, so visit the park in
        the morning around noon go back to the hotel and go for a
        swim.  Eat dinner around 4-4:30, and then head back to the
        parks.
    5. Make reservations in advance for ALL restaurants.
    6. Do all your shopping at once.
    7. Watch ANY Magic Kingdom parade (Daily parade, Spectromagic,
        etc.) from Liberty Square or Frontierland. There are the
        least amount of people there.
    8. If you are pressured for time, you may want to refrain from
        visiting Pleasure Island, Discovery Island, River Country
        or Typhoon Lagoon.
    9. While on the Special Effects Tour at D-MGM, don't worry who
        is first, as people in the front, middle, and rear have
        equal viewing areas.
   10. Ride 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea at night.  Not only are
        the lines much shorter, but the effects are the same
        because 85% of the ride takes place inside a building!
   11. If you are staying at Ft. Wilderness, the Grand Floridian,
        or the Polynesian Resorts you might want to take the small
        boat back from the Magic Kingdom, as it is usually faster
        than the monorail and you don't have to fight with the
        crowds.
   12. If you are staying in a WDW resort take the resort monorail
        rather than the Magic Kingdom monorail.  It has more
        stops, but you don't have to fight the crowds.  Or take
        the bus corresponding to your resort.
   13. For those residing at the Polynesian Resort: Walk to the
        TTC (or the Ferry Boat); don't take the monorail.
   14. In the American Adventure in EPCOT, people queue up in the
        far upper right corner of the first floor.  Try to be in
        the middle of the crowd after you go up the escalators, as
        you will have the best seats.  Oh, and the theater is
        huge, it can fit many people so don't worry if the crowd
        is large.
   15. After riding Maelstrom in the Norway pavilion there is a
        short movie.  If you just want to go on the ride, you do
        have enough time to walk through the theater and exit
        before the film begins.
   16. If the line for Maelstrom in the Norway pavilion extends
        outside the building, beware; The wait will be
        approximately 20 minutes.
   17. Board the Skyway (in the Magic Kingdom) in Tomorrowland
        rather than Fantasyland, as the wait is almost always
        shorter because the queue area there is shorter.
   18. In EPCOT Center people will begin to save their spots for
        IllumiNations two hours before the show. I recommend
        saving your spot one hour before, but if it starts to look
        crowded around the lagoon grab your spot.
   19. If you want to ride in the cab of the monorail, just ask
        an attendant.  For you best chances ask at either EPCOT
        Center or the TTC (EPCOT monorail).  It works 99% of the
        time!! (Children will be thrilled to ride in the front.)
   20. When the time rolls around for the park to close, stick
        around and walk through the park.  They won't kick you
        out, and it is something to see the parks at night with no
        one there.  This is especially true after IllumiNations in
        EPCOT Center.
   21. While queuing up for any attraction let the crowd rush
        ahead of you.  Everyone gets equal views at almost every
        attraction, your party wont get separated, and you don't
        have to push and shove.
   22. If you are in EPCOT and you are hot and tired, walk to the
        Mexico pavilion.  There is a slow relaxing boat ride here.
        While it is not the most spectacular attraction, it will
        cool you off and there are never any lines!
   23. When you are queuing up for the Haunted Mansion, stay to
        the left side of the crowd if it is a hot day.  Why?  Well
        on that side a cool breeze blows off the Rivers of America
        and keeps you cool while everyone else is fanning
        themselves.
   24. Mr. Toads Wild Ride, Snow White's Scary Adventure, and
        Peter Pan's Flight all have long lines during the day do
        to the fact that these rides load very slow.  Wait until
        after dusk before getting in line.
   25. Dumbo the Flying Elephant will always have long lines, even
        just prior to park closing, as it is very popular with
        young children.  So, if your children wish to participate,
        do it in the early morning, as soon as the park opens.
        (The lines during mid-day can get as long as 40-60
        minutes.)
   26. Horizons in EPCOT usually has little or no lines.  Save
        this attraction for times when other attractions are
        crowded.
   27. At the Backstage Studio Tour in D-MGM, your tour guide will
        joke about the fact that people on the left side of the
        tram will get wet.  Fear not, all you feel is a spray and
        the people on the left actually have a better view of the
        entire ride itself!
   28. If the line for Splash Mountain is backed up under the
        wooden railroad trestle, think again about riding.
        Chances are the wait will be over an hour in the hot sun
        and you should have ridden it earlier in the day.
   29. To cool off in Tomorrowland, try the Carousel of Progress,
        Dreamflight or The Peoplemover.  These three attractions
        have little or no lines the majority of the time.
   30. Ride Body Wars and Star Tours in the early morning or in
        the evening as lines tend to be on the lengthy side.
   31. Would you like to go into the Living Seas again, but you
        don't want to have to sit through all the pre-show
        movies??  There is a way of doing this...  Go to the exit
        of the attraction, (to the left of the entrance), and when
        a hydrolator lets off a load of people, hop on and you'll
        be in Sea Base Alpha.


              ** Tips for Travelling with Children **
                -----------------------------------

      Here are some tips that might come in handy if you are
          travelling with children 2 to 10 years of age.

    1. Set a meeting point where you will meet the children if one
        of them should get separated from your party.  Examples of
        such places are:  Magic Kingdom, in front of Cinderella's
        Castle; EPCOT, World Key Information; D-MGM, in front of
        the Chinese Theater.
    2. Name tags for your children are also available so that if
        he/she should get lost it would be easier to return
        him/her with you.
    3. In the event that your child does get separated from you,
        check at City Hall in the Magic Kingdom, Earth Station at
        EPCOT Center, or Guest Services in D-MGM.  They keep a log
        of lost children and they can reunite you with your child
        quite easily.
    4. Stroller rentals: Here is where WDW claims a little bit of
        your money.  You pay $6 for an all day stroller rental and
        at the end of the day you show your receipt and you get a
        Disney Dollar back.  In a sense you are paying $5, but if
        you forget about returning it you don't get your dollar.
        If you leave one park and enter another on the same day
        show your receipt at the second park and you will not be
        charged.
    5. Where do you park that stroller when you go into an
        attraction?  Almost everyone leaves it at the entrance,
        since the attraction's exit is usually some distance from
        the entrance.  So be wise, send one person from your party
        to park the stroller at the exit.  If you are unsure of
        the location of the exit ask a cast member - they will be
        more than happy to assist you.  Your stroller will also
        have your name on it for easy identification.  After
        parking your stroller, take all valuables with you.  If
        your stroller is missing after you exit an attraction look
        carefully, cast members often move and straighten up the
        stroller parking areas.
    6. A cheap tote bag that you can tie onto the stroller makes
        for easy spotting at stroller parking areas.  It also
        provides an excellent place for storing tissues, water,
        toys, etc.
    7. Even if your child insists on walking, rent a stroller.
        He/she will most likely become tired towards the end of
        the day, and while the child is not in the stroller it
        makes for a great place to carry bags, cameras etc.
    8. Almost every restroom (male and female) in WDW has changing
        facilities.  Disposable diapers are often sold in stores
        but not displayed.  Ask a cast member for the nearest
        location.
    9. Children from the ages of 3 to 10 (and even older) may
        enjoy a character breakfast.  This is a breakfast where
        many Disney characters come around to each table for
        pictures and autographs.  Children get a kick out of it,
        although parents beware, Goofy and Pluto can find your
        ticklish spot (as my dad found out). (See "Dining", Part
        IX for more information on Character Breakfasts).
    10. Take note of age and height restrictions.  The last thing
         a child wants to hear is how he can't ride Space Mountain
         because he isn't tall enough.  If your child is a few
         inches under the height requirement, purchase a few Dr.
         Scholl's heel pads.  Your child will instantly "grow" pas
         the restriction.  (NOTE: I take no responsibility in the
         event a child is injured on a attraction due to the fact
         that he/she was under the minimum height requirement.)
   11. When it is hot at Disney World it is HOT!  Bring those
        water bottles with straws along and keep them in the
        stroller's basket.  Freezing the containers of water
        (Evian, Poland Spring etc.) the night before is an
        excellent way to keep cool throughout the day.  It keeps
        the children occupied too.  When the water runs out fill
        it up at a water fountain.  Ice is also available at many
        snack bars for no charge.
   12. Some children may tend to get cranky and irritable during
        mid day.  At that time it might be wise to head back to
        the hotel for a swim and to get freshened up.
   13. Babysitting services are available at most resorts for a
        fee.  The price is usually $6-$7 per hour with a three
        hour minimum.
   14. Hold hands with your children at all times. It is very easy
        for a child to get separated while queuing up for an
        attraction.
   15. Baby Swapping - This may sound bad, but rest assured it's
        not what you think.  Baby Swapping allows both parents
        (and child) to stay in line together, and when its time to
        ride one parent rides, the other is sent to a pre-
        determined location to wait.  After the ride is over the
        parent who rode takes the child and the other parent goes
        back to the ride operator - who will give you the pick of
        seats in the next car.  This allows the family to stay
        together, and allows everyone to ride without having to
        wait through the line more than once.  Ride operators are
        trained for this and they are usually happy to assist you.

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PART XIV

                       **  IN THE FUTURE  **
                          ---------------

    This section is reserved for information regarding resorts,
attractions and other items of that nature that have not been
opened yet, are still on the drawing board, have just opened
within the last revision, or are under construction at Walt Disney
World, and other theme parks.  There is also information on new
Disney Animated films.  The information in this section comes from
Disney News magazine, Disney related sources (ie. Annual Report),
newspaper clippings, rec.arts.disney on the usenet/Internet, and
friends that have just returned from their visit.  Due to the
nature of this section, I can not guarantee that any of these
plans will become a reality.  This section is for the kind of
person that MUST know what Disney is doing at all times and I
don't know of any other source where this information is all put
together.

   MK=3DMagic Kingdom   EP=3DEPCOT Center   D-MGM=3DDisney/MGM Studio=
s

 Attraction Name         Where is it??         When does it open?
-----------------       ---------------       --------------------
Tomorrowland facelift    MK, Tomorrowland                1994-1997

Updated Star-Jets        MK, Tomorrowland                     1995
 (soon to be called
  Astro-Orbitors)

Renovation and Update    MK, Tomorrowland                     OPEN
  of CoP

Alien Encounter          MK (Replacing "Mission          Feb. 1995
                              to Mars")

Show featuring "Jungle   MK                                   199?
 Book" characters

New show for the         MK, Adventureland                    199?
 Tiki Birds (comical)

Renovation of Dumbo      MK, Fantasyland                      OPEN
    Ride

Update of:
 Snow White's Scary Adv.  MK, Fantasyland                     1994
 Hall of Presidents       MK, Liberty Square                  OPEN

Show based on The        MK                            Summer 1994
  Lion King

Living with the Land     EP, The Land                         OPEN
 (Updated Listen to..)

New film footage for     EP, The Land                    June 1994
  Symbiosis

Kitchen Kabaret          EP, The Land                    June 1994
  replaced by
  "Food Rocks" show

New food court, like     EP, The Land                         OPEN
  the outdoors

Redecoration of The      EP, The Land                         OPEN
  Land Grille Room

Honey I Shrunk           EP, Journey Into                Fall 1994
  the Audience               Imagination


Renovation of            EP, Spaceship Earth             Late 1994
  Spaceship Earth

Innoventions             EP, Future World                June 1994

Journeys in Space        EP, Future World                     199?
  (proposed replacement
   of Horizons)

Renovation of            EP, Future World                     ????
  Communicores

ReImagineering of        EP, Future World       Throughout the 90s
  all Future World
  pavilions

Mt. Fuji Roller          EP, Japan Pavilion                   199?
  Coaster

Russian Pavilion         Indefinitely on hold.                ????
 (Plans complete)

Swiss Pavilion           Indefinitely on hold.                ????

Denmark Pavilion         EP, World Showcase                   199?

Multi-Country            EP, World Showcase                   199?
  Pavilion

Expansion of D-MGM       All over, making           All throughout
                       D-MGM twice as large              the 1990s

Monorail to D-MGM         Route to D-MGM            Probably Never

Twilight Zone Tower     D-MGM (Next to main              June 1994
   of Terror                 entrance)

Aladdin Parade               D-MGM                     NOW SHOWING

Sunset Blvd.                 D-MGM                        Mid 1994

ATAS Music Hall              D-MGM                            OPEN
    of Fame

Fantasmic Hollywood!         D-MGM                   Possibly 1994
 (project on hold)

Roger Rabbit's         D-MGM, off Sunset Blvd.                199?
 Hollywood

Mickey's Movieland           D-MGM                            199?

Disney's Vacation       East of EPCOT Center                  1994
  Club, Phase II

Wilderness Lodge    South of the Contemporary,        May 28, 1994
  Resort               NE of the tool plaza.

Wilderness Junction      Wilderness Lodge?             Spring 1997
  Resort

All-Star-Sports         Southwest of D-MGM                May 1994
  Resort

All-Star-Music          Southwest of D-MGM              Early 1995
  Resort

All-Star-????           Southwest of D-MGM                    1998
  Resort

Boardwalk Resort        Near the EP Resorts            Feb 1, 1996

Mexican Resort            West of EPCOT                       1996

Mediterranean Resort    Next to the Wilderness                1997
  (3000 rooms)             Lodge Resort

Coronado Springs         No location known             Spring 1996
  Resort

Florida Beaches Resort   No location known             Summer 1995

Kingdom Suites Hotel     Near Contemporary                 On hold

West Gate Hotel         Near 4th Theme Park               Mid 1998

Planet Hollywood      Next to Pleasure Island            Late 1994

Blizzard Beach          Near All-Star Resort            March 1995
  (3rd water park)

Wedding Chapel & Spa     Near Grand Floridian                 199?

Shades of Green on        The Disney Inn                      OPEN
  WDW Resort

Disney's Boardwalk      Near the EP Resorts            Spring 1996

Renovation of Disney's       Marketplace               Summer 1995
  Village Marketplace

Mickey Forest (giant         West of MK                       199?
  33,000 tree/40 acre
  Hidden Mickey!)

Disney's Sport Center
5,000 seat multi         No Location Known      Work to begin 1994
  sports stadium

Disney's Wild Kingdom   West of D-MGM, North                  2000
  (Safari Theme          of All-Stars Resort
   4th theme park)

Celebration; Disney     Southern edge of WDW   Groundbreaking 1994
  city for residency                               1st phase: 1995

Disney Institute      Temporary: WDW Village             Late 1995
 (learning center)    Permanent: In Celebration

The Workplace             In Celebration                      199?

Osceola Parkway          Buena Vista Drive                May 1994
                            Extension

High-Speed train;          For now plan has been abandoned
  running from Orlando
  Intl. Airport to an
  area near WDW.


              NON-FLORIDA RELATED DISNEY INFORMATION
       For those of you who must know what Disney is doing.
              --------------------------------------
Disney's America       Haymarket, Virginia                    1998

EURO-Disneyland           France, (Near Paris)            ALL
  Phase II
                                                     EURO-DISNEY
Disney-MGM Studios          EURO-Disneyland
  Tour-Europe
                                                       PROJECTS
Beauty & the Beast and
 The Little Mermaid         EURO-Disneyland
  thrill rides                                           ARE

Splash Mountain             EURO-Disneyland
                                                          ON
Discovery Mountain          EURO-Disneyland
 (Like Space Mtn.)                                       HOLD

Indiana Jones Roller        EURO-Disneyland                   OPEN
    Coaster

Second Theme Park in                  PLAN HAS BEEN ABANDONED
 Long Beach, CA

Roger Rabbit's Car           Disneyland                       OPEN
   Toon Spin (in Toontown)

Indiana Jones Ride           Disneyland                  Feb. 1995

Splash Mountain           Tokyo Disneyland                    OPEN

Adventureland             Tokyo Disneyland                    OPEN
     Marketplace

Swiss Family Treehouse    Tokyo Disneyland                    OPEN

Tokyo Sea                  Adj. to T.DL.             NO TIME KNOWN

Second Theme Park in      Tokyo Disneyland           NO TIME KNOWN
     Tokyo

WESTCOT (EPCOT out west  Disneyland's Current                 1996
   near Disneyland         Parking lot

                   -----------------------------
      NO LOCATION KNOWN or NO TIME KNOWN means that I have yet to
  find information that suggests the location or approximate
  opening day of the attraction.  No guarantee that all of these
  attractions will become a reality, however those projects listed
  have either been started, made public or are on the drawing
  board.


    ANIMATED FILMS TO BE (RE)-RELEASED IN THEATERS AND ON VIDEO
    -----------------------------------------------------------

          NAME               NEW OR RE-RELEASE          WHEN?
   -------------------     ---------------------      ---------
    The Fox and the Hound    Release on Video       In Stores Now

    Aladdin II                     NEW                May 1994
      - Return of Jafar

    The Lion King                  NEW             June 24, 1994
     (Music by Elton John
      and lyrics by Tim Rice)

    Mickey Mouse short,            NEW          To be release with
     "Runaway Brain"                              The Lion King

    Snow White and           Release on Video       September '94
      the Seven Dwarfs

    The Goofy Movie                NEW              Holiday '94

    Pocahontas                     NEW              Summer '95

    Hunchback of Notre Dame        NEW              Holiday '95

    Fa Mulan                       NEW                 1996
     (Chinese Folk Tale)
      (1st Florida based project)

    Fantasia Continued             NEW                 1997

    Song of the Sea                NEW                 ????

    Odyssey by Homer               NEW                 ????

    Sinbad the Sailor              NEW                 ????

    Swan Lake                      NEW                 ????

    Hercules                       NEW                 ????

    Film based on:
      Aida                         NEW                 ????

    3rd Roger Rabbit Short         NEW                 ????

    Toy Story
      Completely computer          NEW                 ????
      Animated movie

    Silly Hillbillies              NEW                 ????
      on Mars (short?)

    101 Dalmations           Release on Video       In Stores Now

    Beauty and the Beast     Release on Video       In Stores Now

    The Rescuers             Release on Video       In Stores Now

    Aladdin                  Release on Video       In Stores Now

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PART XV
                           **  MAPS  **
                              ------

    In the first version there was a map in IFF (ILBM) format.
This format is standard for Amiga computers.  The second GIF file
was in 320x200 resolution and it was quite crude.  In the 93.07.12
revision I included a NEW map.  It is in 640x400 resolution and it
is updated and easier to read.  All versions after May '92 include
the 320x200 map, all versions after July '93 contain the 640x400
map.  Below are the codes.

1 - Magic Kingdom                   F - Discover Island
2 - Grand Floridian Resort          G - Fort Wilderness Campground
3 - Polynesian Resort               H - River Country
4 -Ticket & Transportation Center   I - Disney's Village Resort
5 - Contemporary Resort             J - Disney's Market Place
6 -Magic Kingdom Parking            K - Pleasure Island
7 - Car Care Center                 L - Hotel Plaza
8 - Main Toll Plaza                 M - Caribbean Beach Resort
9 - EPCOT Center                    N - Typhoon Lagoon
A - EPCOT Parking                   O - Disney Inn
B - Dolphin Resort                  P - Port Orleans Resort
C - Beach & Yacht Club Resorts      Q - Vacation Club Resort
D - Swan Resort                     R - Dixie Landings
E - Disney-MGM Studios              S - Wilderness Lodge
                                    T - All Star Sport Resort

   Solid black lines   =3D Roads         Green  =3D Other attractions
   Dotted green lines  =3D Monorail      Yellow =3D Resorts
   Red Logos           =3D Theme Parks   Flag   =3D Golf Course
   Grey                =3D Parking       Purple =3D Toll Plazas

                         Golf Course Codes
                        -------------------
       1. Osprey Ridge Course         4. Palm Course
       2. Eagle Pines Course          5. Disney Village Clubhouse
       3. Magnolia Course                 & Golf Course

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PART XVI
                     **  DISNEY FUN FACTS  **
                        ------------------

   Here are some interesting and trivial facts about WDW to test
             your and your friend's knowledge with!!

1. Built in 1917, Cinderella's Golden Carrousel in The Magic
    Kingdom originally came from Olympic Park in Maplewood, NJ.
    The carousel was refurbished, and all horses painted white.
    (My mom rode this when she was little in the 1950s)
2. The Walt Disney World Railroad locomotives were originally used
    in Mexico to haul sugar!  They were completely refurbished and
    the four locomotives were given the names:  Lilly Belle, Roy
    O.  Disney, Walter E. Disney, and the Roger Broggie.
3. Cinderella's Castle is 189 feet high, and has a private
    apartment in the castle that Walt designed so he could stay
    overnight in the park.  Unfortunately he never got to use it.
4. The Jungle Cruise attraction uses 100 gas-fired heaters to heat
    up the air to keep the tropical plants growing. 25 million
    BTUs kick in when the temperature drops below 36 degrees
    Fahrenheit.
5. The Swiss Family Treehouse is artificial, with 42 foot roots,
    80,000 vinyl leaves, and 600+ branches.
6. The Big Thunder Mountain Railroad track is 2,780 feet long, is
    on 2.5 acres of land, took 15 years of planning, 2 years of
    construction, 650 tons of steel, and 16,000 gallons of paint.
    When finished in 1981 it cost $17 million, the entire cost of
    Disneyland in 1955!!  The fastest speed on the ride is 30 some
    mph.
7. The nautical flags that fly at 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
    attraction were once hung wrong!  A Navy officer pointed it
    out when the park first opened.  Instead of reading "Leagues"
    it read "seugael".  The attraction's lagoon contains 11.5
    million gallons of water!!
8. Space Mountain is 180+ feet tall, 300+ feet in diameter, has
    4,508,500 cubic feet of space, occupies a 10 acre site, and is
    composed of 72 pre-stressed concrete beams weighing 74 tons
    each! The ride never exceeds 28mph, slower than Big Thunder
    Mountain!
9. Mission to Mars was originally named Flight to the Moon.  It
    was changed in 1975 after the dream of landing men on the
    moon had become a reality.
10. The mini-race cars on the Grand Prix Raceway cost over $6,000
     each.  The track is 2,260 feet long and the cars go 7mph max.
     In other words these cars cost $860 per 1mph of speed, so a
     real car going a maximum speed of 60 mph would cost $51,600.
11. Spaceship Earth is 164 feet in diameter, 180 feet high,
     contains 2,200,000 cubic feet of space and weighs 15 million
     pounds!  The outside "skin" of the geosphere is made up of
     954 triangular panels, none of equal size or shape.  Because
     Spaceship Earth is NOT perfectly round, it is not a geodesic
     dome; the word geosphere was born.
12. The Living Seas tank is 27 feet deep, 200 feet in diameter,
     and contains 5.7 million gallons of seawater.  The acrylic
     windows are 18 feet high, and 8 inches thick!
13. The Wonders of Life is enclosed in a 100,000 square foot
     geodesic dome.  The attraction cost $100 million!
14. In The Universe of Energy, the moving theater cars weigh
     30,000 lbs when fully loaded with 96 passengers.  However
     they are guided by a wire on the floor that is only 1/8 inch
     thick!!
15. There are more than 6,000 different food items available at
     Walt Disney World!
16. Disney World uses 6.3 million pounds of potatoes each year
     just to make french fries!
17. In 1990 22 tons of vegetables are grown in the Land Pavilion's
     greenhouse each year.
18. There are 166 restaurants and snack spots from which to
     choose from, and 35 varieties of cheese are served.
19. The chefs offer up 4.3 million pounds of fresh fruit per year.
20. Visitors order 2.1 million pounds of seafood each year and
     over twice that in poultry.
21. Each year WDW serves enough hamburgers to cover every inch of
     a four-hundred mile line or 8 million hamburgers!
22. The Caribbean Beach resort contains 2,112 rooms, making it the
     sixth largest hotel complex in the United States!!
23. At the time, the creation of Walt Disney World became the
     largest private construction project in the United States
     ever.
24. The Vacation Kingdom of the World was going to be called
     Disney World, but it was Walt's brother Roy who insisted that
     it be called WALT Disney World.
25. WDW has the fifth largest navy in the world with over 750
     watercraft.
26. By opening day on October 1, 1971 there were 60,000 trees and
     shrubs planted.  Enough sod was used to cover 500 football
     fields.
27. Walt Disney World acquired new monorails in 1991 to replace
     the old ones that had been making their daily runs for twenty
     years.  Talking to the driver I found out that: The new
     monorails began their daily runs in August of '91; and the
     monorails are now all computerized with a speed restriction:
     40mph.  Although, the driver of the monorail stated that on
     test runs they have gone 90mph and could go faster!!
28. The lost and found department of WDW holds more than a
     thousand hand tagged items lost by visitors.  Some items that
     were lost include: a wheelchair, a lamp, a Casio portable
     organ, and fake ID's.  A pair of false teeth and a glass eye
     were never claimed!!
29. The Magic Kingdom itself is actually on the 2nd floor!  A
     complete maze of service tunnels is under the park!  The
     tunnels contain the wardrobe and sanitation departments,
     employee lounges and cafeterias, computer networks, and more!
30. Some people may think that Disneyland in California is just as
     big as the Magic Kingdom in Florida. Wrong...  Disneyland can
     fit inside of the main parking lot for the Magic Kingdom, or
     in the lagoon in EPCOT Center!
31. In 1993 30 MILLION people visited WDW as it ranked #1 in
     attendance for theme parks across the U.S.!!  Tokyo
     Disneyland ranked #2 with 15.8 million visitors, Disneyland
     ranked #3, and EuroDisneyland ranked #4!
32. Take a look at your tour guide for D-MGM.  If you look at the
     map of the park upside down you will notice that the
     landscaping and buildings form the head of Mickey Mouse. This
     is not just on the map as the park was built that way.
33. Did you know that Mickey Mouse is hidden somewhere in the
     following attractions??  Body Wars, The World of Motion, Star
     Tours, Horizons, The Great Movie Ride, Splash Mountain, Big
     Thunder Mountain Railroad, Cinderella's Castle, Kitchen
     Kabaret, Symbiosis, The Land Pavilion, Spaceship Earth,
     Maelstrom and more!!  (But I'm not telling you where!)
34. The Hydrolators in the Living Seas only ascend and descend
     about an inch or two!   The Otis elevator corporation did the
     work for the doors.
35. Splash Mountain is one of the steepest and fastest log flumes
     in the world: 5 story (52 feet) 47-degree drop with a top
     speed of 40mph.
36. Cinderella Castle is fabricated of fiberglass, concrete and
     steel.  The entire castle can be dismantled in 14 hours in
     case of a hurricane threat.
37. The Fire House on Main Street U.S.A. is named Engine Company
     Number 71.  Why 71 you ask?  Walt Disney World opened in
     1971!!
38. Just who is that narrating the Carousel of Progress you ask?
     Why it's none other than Jean Shepard.
39. The hat size of the Mickey Mouse ears atop the "Earffel Tower"
    at the Disney-MGM Studios is a size 342 3/8!
40. The name of the wrecked boat precariously balanced on Mount
     Mayday at Typhoon Lagoon is named The Miss Tilly.
41. In the original Carousel of Progress Mel Blanc did the voice
     for Uncle Orville, and this was the only voice he ever did
     for Disney!
42. All roller coaster tracks at WDW have pressurized air in them.
     If a crack in the track should develop the pressure will
     immediately drop and the ride can be shut down before any
     accident can occur.
43. The Empress Lilly at the Disney Village Marketplace is named
     after Walt's wife Lillian.
44. The Walt Disney World monorail system costs almost $30 million
     per mile (including rolling stock).
45. Most of the buildings within WDW ere built using forced
     perspective.  This technique, which makes the buildings look
     taller than they actually are, is achieved by making each
     successive story smaller than the previous.  So the windows
     on the top floor are much smaller than those on the first.
     Forced perspective has been used in every Disney theme park.
46. Just who are those people who's names are written on the
     windows of the buildings on Main Street U.S.A.??  Most of
     them are imagineers who worked on the project of designing
     WDW.
47. At Christmas time WDW uses over 400 miles of garland to
     decorate the theme parks!
48. The Magic Kingdom occupies 107 acres, EPCOT Center spans 260,
     and The Disney-MGM Studios takes up 135.
49. During the busiest vacation seasons WDW employs over 35,000
     people.
50. WDW wardrobe department manufactures over 13,000 costumes per
    year, and over 30,000 garments are dry-cleaned per day.
    Mickey Mouse himself has 101 different outfits.

                     More to come next time!!

     If you know of some interesting information about
                Walt Disney World send it to me!!!
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PART XVII

         **  Quotations Relating to Walt Disney World  **
             ----------------------------------------

    This section of the book has been put together to show the
idea behind all Disney theme parks.  I also wrote this section to
give tribute to a man who gave us so much.  The majority of the
quotations came from Walt himself, and I hope they give you a good
idea of what he was aiming for when he created Disneyland back in
1955.

                         WALT DISNEY WORLD
            is a tribute to the philosophy and life of
                        Walter Elias Disney
      ...and to the talents, the dedication, and the loyalty
         of the entire Disney organization that made Walt
      Disney's dream come true.  May Walt Disney World bring
      Joy and Inspiration and New Knowledge to all that come
      to this happy place... a Magic Kingdom where the young
                at heart of all ages can laugh and
                     play and learn together.

             Dedicated this 25th day of October, 1971

                                 -Roy O.  Disney

    The above is what Roy O. Disney stated when he dedicated Walt
Disney World.  The bronze plaque on which this is inscribed can
be found in Town Square on Main Street in the Magic Kingdom.


"To all who come to this happy place:  Welcome.  Disneyland is
    your land.  Here age relives fond memories of the past...and
    here youth may savor the challenge and promise of the future.
    Disneyland is dedicated to the ideals, the dreams, and the
    hard facts that have created America...with the hope that it
    will be a source of joy and inspiration to all the world."
                                       - Walter Elias Disney
                                          July 17, 1955

"I only hope that we never lose sight of one thing...that it was
    all started by a mouse."
                                       - Walter Elias Disney

"I've always had a feeling that any time you can experiment, you
    ought to do it.  Because you never know what will happen."
                                       - Walter Elias Disney

"Disneyland is like Alice stepping through the Looking Glass.  To
    step through the portals of Disneyland will be like entering
    another world."                    - Walter Elias Disney

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible."
                                       - Walter Elias Disney

"Part of the Disney success is our ability to create a believable
    world of dreams that appeals to all age groups."
                                       - Walter Elias Disney

"Here in Florida, we have something special.  There's enough land
    to hold all the ideas and plans we can possibly imagine."
                                       - Walter Elias Disney

"You can dream, create and build the most wonderful place in the
    world, but it takes people to make the dream a reality."
                                       - Walter Elias Disney

"If we can dream it, we can do it."
                               - Horizons pavilion in EPCOT Center
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PART XVIII
                     **  SPECIAL THANKS TO  **
                        -------------------

    This section is where I can express my gratitude towards those
that have helped make this travel guide possible.

Walter Elias Disney - Walt demonstrated to the world that if you
    put your mind to it you can create your dreams.  He is a
    direct inspiration to me.

My Parents and Grandparents - For taking me to Disney World six
    times, without that I wouldn't have been able to write this
    book.
Amy - You have changed my life so much...I thank you for the
    support, the hugs, and for being there for me...I love you...
My Friends - For their constant support in helping me make a dream
    come true.  (Fozz, Laura, Tanya, Christy, Alex, this means you
    guys!!)
Adam Liss - He did a great job in finding all those errors I made
    while typing for hours and hours.  Thank you for changing the
    IFF file to GIF.
January Adams - Co-worker at my former place of employment.  She
    helped me proofread the entire document for grammatical and
    other types of errors.
James Kelly - My physics teacher back in high school who also
    enjoys Disney World.  I'd like to thank him for getting me
    information on the new Little Mermaid Attraction, Splash
    Mountain, and for giving me some suggestions.
Uncle Hank - (Not my uncle)  He publishes a Shareware Review
    newsletter, and in his January/February '92 issue he
    summarized my work.  Thank You for the first publicity of this
    book and the continued support you give me!!!
Suzanne Thomas - Suzanne sent me a letter mentioning that the fact
    that I was missing the 'Crossroads of Lake Buena Vista' in the
    book.  Thanks to her it is now included!
R.C. Edens - Mr. Edens suggested some improvements such as a table
    of contents, index, and page numbers.  He also suggested a
    small version of the book to use while you are at the park.
Scott and Keith Mueller - Scott and Keith both composed a long
    letter to me with some interesting information about WDW, some
    suggestions, complements and many questions.  I answered the
    questions as best as I could guys!
Alan & Nanci Hughes -  Thank you so much for sending an article
    with a list of new WDW happenings and plans.  Without it, the
    "In the Future" section would not be what it is!
Richard Fehl, Jan Penovich, Neil Patterson, David Jodeit, and
    everyone else who responded to me via E-mail - Thanks for you
    suggestions, they are greatly appreciated!!
Rich & Carol Koster - Rich and Carol reviewed the "In the Future"
    section of my book.  Together they found some errors and gave
    me some new information.  Thank You!
Tom Tanida - Thanks for getting the most recent prices to me via
    E-mail!
Lani Teshima-Miller - Thank you so much for editing the book.
    With out your help my book would still read:  Take Note!
Everyone on Internet and r.a.d. - Thank you so much for your
    help in making this book possible and your continued support!!

                       THE LIST IS GROWING!!
 All you have to do to get your name in here is to write a letter
 to me with some sort of new, trivial, or interesting information
                       about Disney World!!

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PART XIX
                      **  RAVING REVIEWS  **
                         ----------------

 "Compared to Birnbaum's book I would say that yours is more
     concise."               - Neil Patterson

 "...the most useful piece of info was the business of left lines
     vs. right lines.  It was amazing how people always went to
     the right..."           - Jan Penovich

 "We took your guide with us on your vacation to WDW.  It was
     great!  Lots of useful information.  Very accurate
     descriptions!"          - Lori Carrol
                                Easton, PA

 "Wow! Terrific work..."
                             - Pamela Brown
                                Columbus, Ohio

 "...I expect they [kids] will find it easier to read than
     Birnbaum's."            - Neil Patterson

 "...you have done a wonderful job on this..."
                             - Chris Gryszowka
                                Indianapolis, IN

"You have really done your homework and I think your
     edition blows Birnbaum's away."
                             - Bob Black
                                Raleigh, NC

"I just go through reading your entire book and I think you
     did a real comprehensive job.  WELL DONE!!"
                             - David Meister
                                Blairstown, NJ

"I felt like I was talking to someone about Disney World
     rather than reading about it!"
                             - Alicia Condayan
                                Annadale, VA

"...I am very impressed with your guide.  It is even better than
     Steven Birnbaum's Guide."
                             - Tom Smith
                                Washington, DC

"I can't stop reading this book..."
                             - Jancarla Moreira da Costa
                                Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

"Your guide was extremely helpful and very well detailed.  Some of
     the tips that you have provided are very clever!
                             - Krishnan Viswanath
                                Pittsburgh, PA

"Fantastic.  Really good job.  You seem to bring a more personal
     point of view to your evaluation than, say, Birnbaum.
                             - Len Testa
                                North Carolina

"Your guide is one of the best that we have read.  Keep up the
     fine work!"             - Mike and Laurie Kochanek
                                Liverpool, NY

"...it has great potential.  Your book is just what the travel
     section of every bookstore needs."
                             - Jeff Falvo
                                Houston, TX
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PART XX
                   **  REVISION INFORMATION  **
                      AND COMING ATTRACTIONS
                     ------------------------

      Here is a brief explanation of what has changed in each
           revision, and how to read the revision code.

              94.01.14     94 is the year, 01 is the month and
                           14 is the revision number.

        So 94.01.14 would read: January 1994, 14th revision.

          The zipped file name takes a standard form:
              WDW1-94.ZIP     1 is the month (January)
                              94 is the year (1994)

   The size is the Un-zipped Professional Write file, not ASCII.

91.10.1 - Original document.  Tons of problems: spelling, LF and
           CR, mistyped data, absence of some data.  IFF form Map
           released with this version. What a mess, You couldn't
           read it without finding errors!  Well all books start
           somewhere I suppose!  Size: 65k

91.12.2 - The entire document was checked for spelling by the
           computer so if you find errors, don't blame me. The `In
           the Future' section was extended to include new
           information and Disney cartoon movies (Touchstone films
           to follow).  The entire document was fixed for CR and
           LF problems.  'Special Thanks To' section added, along
           with 'Revision Information', 'Contacting and Making
           Reservations', 'Fun Facts', and 'Famous Quotations'.
           General Cleanup.  GIF form map released with this
           version.  Expansion of Pleasure Island information,
           some bus info added.  Full Bibliography added.
           Boxes around sections added, along with solid lines.
           Size: 88k

92.02.3 - New data on future items, 4th theme park information
           added.  New margins, more fun facts. Some Touchstone
           movie information added.  EPCOT Center World Showcase
           Information expanded (well, not much).  Grammatical
           clean up.  Released 6 days late.  PC-Exec BBS number
           added. Size: 93k

92.03.4 - Expanded the EPCOT Center World Showcase Information.
           More people added to the Special Thanks to Section.
           Little Mermaid attraction info added. EPCOT quote in
           the introductions expanded. Some handicapped
           information was added.  General clean up and rewording.
           Non-Florida Disney related info added. Part of the "To
           the Reader" section reworded. Size: 102k

92.04.5 - Reservation info added. EPCOT Center World Showcase
           information expanded.  Two new fun facts added. General
           clean up and rewording.  "ORDER.TXT" file added to
           zipped archive. Program file now available. Dixie
           Landings Resort added to the resort section.  Some
           minor changes in the resort section.  Section titles
           and other lines centered. Size: 104k

92.05.6 - More fun facts added. Glossary/Acronym List added. To
           the Reader, D-MGM, and Transportation section updated
           and expanded. New information on Splash Mountain and
           the Frontierland RR Station added.  General rewording
           throughout the entire book. New color-coded map.
           Updated and expanded Part XV (Maps).  Magic Kingdom
           introduction somewhat reworked. Size: 114k

92.06.7 - A small amount of new information added.  Rewording of
           the attractions in the Magic Kingdom. Additions to the
           Glossary and Acronym list.  Bus and other
           transportation routes updated.  Helpful addresses added
           to "Contacting WDW".  Ride lengths added to almost
           every attraction for all three parks.  Minor
           corrections. Sponsors added to EPCOT attractions
           (Exxon, GE, etc.).  More "In the Future" info added.
           Quotation added. Size: 125k

92.07.8 - Crossroads of Lake Buena Vista added to the shopping
           section.  Shopping section expanded.  Two names added
           to the 'Special Thanks To:' section.  Dining Section
           expanded and updated. Admission prices added to the
           Contacting WDW and Make Reservation section.  Coming
           attractions added to the Revision Information section.
           Evaluation sheet included in the zipped file.  Entire
           document rechecked for spelling errors.  Movies to be
           released on video now included.  General Cleanup, and
           rewording.  Size: 133k

92.08.9 - Some new acronyms added to list.  More animated movies
           added.  New info for the 'In the Future' section.
           Names added to the 'Special Thanks To:' section.
           Season pass information now included.  World Showcase
           information expanded (Morocco, Japan, USA).  My new
           address for 1993 now included.  'Basic Tips' section
           changed to 'Tips'.  Insider's Tips included in the
           'Tips' section.  General cleanup.  File added to zipped
           archive called (BBS.TXT).  BBS.TXT is a list of BBS's
           supporting The Very Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney
           World.  Size: 139k

92.09.10 - Network address added.  More updated information in the
            "In the Future" added.  New movies and videos added to
            the "In the Future Section". Italy in the World
            Showcase section expanded.  Massachusetts address
            added.  Some minor errors corrected.  General clean
            up.  Released 1 week late (sorry!).  Size: 143k

93.02.11 - Authors Notes section added.  "In the Future" section
            immensely expanded.  Name added to the "Special Thanks
            To" section. More "Fun Facts" and "Insider's Tips"
            added. Special E-Mail Edition.  Size: 149k

93.07.12 - More E-mail addresses included.  New introduction.
            Updated the following sections: "When Should We Go?"
            "Resorts", "Transportation", "Magic Kingdom", "EPCOT
            Center", "Disney MGM Studios" and many more.  Current
            admission prices added.  "In the Future" section
            greatly improved and updated. This revision was very
            intense, on the outside you may not see many changes,
            but many things were updated, reworded and cleaned up
            for better readability.  "Raving Reviews" section
            added. New 640x400 resolution map included in the
            zipped archive version, but the file (BBS.TXT) was
            removed. Size: 158k

93.08.13 - Major overhaul on almost ever aspect of the book.
            Add information from my trip.  Miscellaneous info
            added to "When Should We Go?" "Resorts",
            "Transportation", and just about every section in the
            book was greatly improved.   Updated bus schedule
            added.  Many restaurants added to the list.  More
            items added to the "Insiders Tips", and "Fun Facts"
            sections.  Pleasure Island information updated.
            Admission prices fixed.  Example prices added to the
            "Resorts" section as well as the Vacation Club and the
            Hotel Plaza.  More quotes added to the "Raving
            Reviews" section.  "Tips for Travelling with Children"
            added.  Height and age restrictions for some rides
            added. Size: 202k

94.01.14 - The book has been edited by three different people.
            General updates.  More "Fun Facts" added.
            Main Street U.S.A. information expanded.  Communicore
            information expanded tremendously.  To the Reader
            section cleaned up and edited for better readability.
            Order form for book appended to end of the file.  All
            restaurants in WDW added.  Many parts of the book
            cleaned up for clarity.  Statistics check and changed
            where needed.  More quotes added to the "Raving
            Reviews" section.  More tips for travelling w/children
            added.  A LOT of work was put into this version!
            Size: 235k

94.04.15 - More "Raving Reviews" added.  Extensive expansion of
            golf info. Some minor errors fixed.  Major updates to
            "In the Future" section.  Admissions section updated
            to reflect current prices.  LAST INTERNET DISTRIBUTION
            VERSION Size: 240k


                        Coming Attractions
                        ------------------

  1. New expanded map of WDW, including MCO.
  2. Phone numbers for all resorts, theme parks and restaurants.
  3. Bound version of the book.
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PART XXI
                   **  Glossary/Acronym List  **
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* - Attraction marked is a personal favorite
@ - Attraction marked is popular with the general public and is
        most likely accompanied by long lines.
AA - Audio Animatronics
Audio Animatronics - The Disney technique of using moving
        mannequins controlled by a computer
Cast Member - Name for Disney employee.
CE - Communicore East
CircleVision - Disney technique of presenting a movie on nine
        screens that surround the audience (360 degrees). Note:
        CircleVision theaters have NO seats.
CoP - Carousel of Progress
CW - Communicore West
DL - Disneyland
D-MGM - Refers to Disney-MGM Studios.  Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
EC - EPCOT Center, used on bus flags
EP - EPCOT Center
EPCOT - Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow
EU - Euro Disneyland
Imagineers - Disney name for their engineers.
MCO - Orlando International Airport (formally McCoy Field)
MK - Magic Kingdom
ST - Disney-MGM Studios, used on bus flags
STC - Settlement Transportation Circle (Ft. Wilderness)
TTC - Transportation and Ticket Center
V - Village Marketplace, used on bus flags.
VM - Village Marketplace, used in this book.
VUG to WDW - The Very Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World
WDW - Walt Disney World

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                **  Final Words from the Author  **
                   -----------------------------

    I hope you found this information valuable in planning your
Walt Disney World vacation.  I am not affiliated with WDW in any
way so I am not being paid to promote WDW here, but it truly is a
great place to be.

    If you find a newspaper/magazine articles or any other
information about Walt Disney World please send it to me and it
will be added to the guide.  I will also put your name in the file
in a section called 'Special Thanks To:'.  Thank you very much and
have a great vacation at Walt Disney World.

M - I - C, See ya real soon!!
                             K - E - Y, Why? Because we like you!

                   M - O - U - S - E!!

                        Todd D. McCartney

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                  ** MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION **

    This section is reserved for information that I have typed up,
but may have not found an place where I can put it in the book.


WDW is VERY well adapted for wheelchair use.  Wheelchairs can be
rented at the following locations inside the parks: (Magic
Kingdom: right after you walk through the main gate there is a
place to rent them.  EPCOT: To the left of Spaceship Earth, after
you walk through the main gate.  D-MGM:  To the right of the main
gates, inside the gas station.) Blind people can rent a audio
cassette player and a tape with a description of the park.  I
believe these can be rented at the same locations (I'll find out
definitely for the next release).  Almost any attraction in the
entire resort complex is well outfitted to accommodate
wheelchairs.  I will update and expand this area in the future
releases.
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                       **  BIBLIOGRAPHY  **
                          --------------

                "Give credit where credit is due."

    Birnbaum, Steve;  Steve Birnbaum Brings You the Best of WDW.
            1993 Edition, Hearst Professional Magazines, Inc.

    Newsweek, Inc.;  Disney World, 20 Years of Magic, a Yearlong
            Birthday Party.  Fall/Winter 1991,  Newsweek, Inc.

    Walt Disney Company;  Walt Disney World.  1985, The Walt
            Disney Company.

    Walt Disney Company;  Disney Vacation Club Guide.  1991 The
            Walt Disney Company.

    Walt Disney Company;  Disney Village Marketplace and Pleasure
            Island Directory.  1991 The Walt Disney Company.

    Walt Disney Company;  Disney News.  Fall 1991,  The Walt
            Disney Company.

    Walt Disney Company;  1992 Annual Report. 1992 The Walt
            Disney Company.

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    Walt Disney World, Mickey Mouse, Audio Animatronics, and
Circle Vision are registered trademarks of the Walt Disney
Company.  All resort names, ride names, items in the theme parks
and on the grounds of the Walt Disney World Resort are
respectively the property of The Walt Disney Company.
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