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Featured Hotel:
– Located just 1.5 miles from Disney
                  - A Disney Good Neighbor Hotel
                  - Free shuttles
                  - Kids Eat Free
                  - 3 beautiful pools with waterfalls, whirlpools and a 40’ water slide
                  - 5 food and beverage outlets



                                         MAGIC KINGDOM
TIPS FOR THE MAGIC KINGDOM
          Here's a good tip for riding the Magic Kingdom Mountains. Go to Space Mountain first in the
           morning. Most people go to Frontierland because 2 of the mountains are there. Space Mountain is less
           crowded and you can ride it 2 to 3 times in a row without the line being over 20 minutes (just make
           sure you get to Magic Kingdom before the park actually opens). Get to Frontierland at about lunch
           time. The ride line will be a lot shorter because most people will be eating. If you want to ride Splash
           Mountain twice, I suggest get a fastpass, get in the stand-by line, and ride it. When your done, if there's
           time left, go to Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and by that time, you can get in the fastpass line for
           Splash Mountain. Thanks to Gabriella for this tip!

          If you stay at the Magic Kingdom through the fireworks show to park closing, you will be leaving with
           thousands of others also trying to get to the main parking lot and their cars. As you exit the Magic
           Kingdom, you'll no doubt notice huge lines to get on the Disney Transportation Buses, the Steamboats
           across the Lagoon, and especially up the ramp to the Monorail to the Ticket and Transportation Center.
           What you will also notice is that while those three transportation methods have lines and long waits
           comparable to the most popular rides, the one ramp that is sparsely used is the Monorail to Resorts.
           Save yourself lots of time, pushing, shoving, short fuses and all around inconvenience after a long day
           of walking - Take the Monorail to the Resorts. First stop is the Contemporary Hotel, second stop? you
           may have guessed it by now, The Transportation and Ticket Center! Since the sign reads To Resorts,
           people looking to get to the TTC follow that sign.
           Try this Sneaky Trick on your next visit and you will find that you not only get to your car faster, but
           will beat the biggest crunch of cars exiting - because all those people are still waiting for a ride to the
           TTC! Thanks to Larry for this tip!

          We recently visit WDW 4/2/04 to 4/10/04. We learned of a new service that just open a few weeks
           prior, called quot;Kiddie Conciergequot;. It was located in Tomorrowland at the MK. The purpose is to give a
           break to preschool and younger children, as well as their parents. It was a clean, quiet, air conditioned
           room with a cast member at the front desk, who helped us to look up dining availability. There was a
           large room with beanbag chairs for the kids, couches for the kids and/or adults, while a movie was
           playing. There was a play area with some toys for toddlers. There were men's and women's
           bathrooms, with a door you could lock for privacy. There was a diaper changing room and yet another
           small room with rocking chairs, which I assume was there for nursing mothers. There was
           a kitchenette with a microwave to heat a bottle, a refrigerator, which I assumed had ice and a water
           cooler with hot and cold water, as well as cups. We changed our 2 yo son's diaper there, but stayed for
           about 15 minutes, just enjoying the quiet break from the walking and the heat. Thanks to Brian for this

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             tip!

            A couple of years back a friend and I had gone to the Magic Kingdom on her birthday. We went to
             guest services to activate tickets we already had and found out that they will give you a birthday pin if
             you are there on your birthday. They also said that every park has their own birthday pins designated
             for the individual park. The one from the Magic Kingdom has Mickey Mouse in front of Cinderella's
             Castle and it reads quot;Today is My Birthday.quot; Everyone imaginable wished her a happy birthday and the
             barbershop quartet sang happy birthday to her. Each park does something special. We only
             discovered the Magic Kingdom end of it. Thanks to Jennifer for this tip!

            The only ride we were disappointed in was the Winnie-the Pooh ride in the Magic Kingdom. We'd read
             it was one that shouldn't be missed. When we got in line, the sign said the wait for the ride would be 45
             minutes. It was more like an hour and a half and the ride lasted maybe 2 or 3 minutes!! My advice:
             skip it! The Buzz Lightyear Ride is much more fun!!!! The kids loved that one. Thanks to Kathy for
             this tip!

   A great place to watch the fireworks in the Magic Kingdom is from the dining terrace at the Plaza Pavilion. You
    get to sit in an uncrowded area with the added benefit of having Tinkerbell coming right at you! Send someone
    from your party to Main St to get pastries, ice cream, coffee, etc, to fill the time before and after the fireworks.
    Thanks to Chris for this tip!!!

   Ok, so you have no interest in waiting around to see a parade in the Magic Kingdom. But make sure you are in
    the area of the park you want to be when the parade starts. Traveling around the park especially on the parade
    route becomes next to IMPOSSIBLE. I was at the Haunted Mansion and needed to go to ride Splash Mountain
    because I had a fastpass, and it took me at least 20-30 minutes to make that short trip simply because of the
    parade. However if your not where you want to be, don't be afraid to cross the street during a parade, sure you
    may not be supposed to but if the crowds are so large they can't tell where you wander off after, this will allow
    you to get to your destination slightly faster than staying on the same side of the street and meandering along
    the sidewalk to go from one land to another. Thanks to Chris Shumeyko for this tip!!!

   Here's a great tip for riding the 3 Mountains! Get in line for the mountains later at night right before the parade
    and fireworks start, so probably around 7:30 the lines will die down somewhat because of people eating dinner
    and getting ready for the parade. Leave Big Thunder Mountain and Splash Mountain for the night and ride
    Space Mountain during the day. This is a good plan because standing in line for Splash and Thunder can get
    HOT during the day where as Space Mountain has an indoor line which is air conditioned. This will pay off
    because there are no lines during Spectromagic and the Fireworks at night on any of the Mountains! So hit the
    smaller rides during the day and save the mountains for later at night! This really does save on time and you get
    more rides out of it! Thanks to Mark for this tip!!!

   During a parade - especially SpectroMagic - walk through the shops as much as possible. You can walk almost
    all of Main Street inside if you stay on the right hand side (right side as you are looking at the entrance).
    Thanks to Jennifer for this tip!!!

   I highly recommend if traveling to the Magic Kingdom with children under two years old going the month of
    October because crowds are small and the weather is not too hot. Thanks to Julio for this tip!!!

   Try to see Mickey somewhere else other than in the Judges Tent in Toontown. We were there in January and
    there were only about 15 people in front of us in line. We still waited about 15-20 minutes. Our kids were
    restless. Although we got pictures, it really wasn't worth the wait. Thanks to David for this tip!!!

   At the MK, don't sit in front of Cinderella's castle for the fireworks. They are shot from behind the castle, and


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    you don't see much if you are in front. Thanks to Bobbie for this tip!!!

   Don't miss the new show Disney puts on in front of Cinderella's Castle. You will see about 2 dozens of Disney
    characters and after the short show they come down and walk around with the people there. Thanks to Miros
    for this tip!!!

            I just recently went to Disney World and I found that the best place to sit for the Spectromagic parade
             is on the balcony of the train station, right as you enter the park. Try to get there 2 hours before.
             People take the chairs and tables that are up there. If you sit there you can see the castle for the
             fireworks perfectly and also be able to watch the parade sitting in a chair and up high so you won’t
             have to over look anyone. Thanks to Larry for this tip!!!

            To get a curb seat for the SpectroMagic parade, you must line up 2 hours before. We lined up 1 ½ hrs
             before and couldn't find a curb seat. Thanks to Toni for this tip!!!

            We got to see the Magic Kingdom Parade in Frontier Land and that is where the parade started. It was
             wonderful and we had a great spot...my youngest daughter got to participate in the parade with one of
             the mice from Cinderella and that made her week. I don't know if it starts there every time but it did
             that day around 3 or 4 p.m. Tuesday seemed like a great day to visit the Magic Kingdom because on
             Monday it seemed like that is where everyone was headed. So I would wait until after Monday before
             visiting Magic Kingdom. Thanks to Robin for this tip!!!

   Right before closing of the Magic Kingdom (it was 9 the day we were there) about 8:45 we ran to the Judges
    tent where the characters are- not Mickey of course- but others. And there was no one there--no lines at all.
    There ended up being about 10 of us in there and all the characters! It was great. There was Pooh, Eeyore,
    Tigger, Cinderella, Daisy & Perla, Chip & Dale and Minnie Mouse. And because no one was there they hung
    out all together and played with the kids. It was so neat! Tigger was doing Cart-Wheels and playing with my
    son (who got a little scared ). It was so neat. The don't close the doors till actual closing time so go anytime
    even a minute before you can still get in. We didn't want to stay too long as they all needed to go to bed, but it
    was really fun. Thanks to Diane for this tip!

   Do not visit the Magic Kingdom on a Monday. It is packed! This is especially true if you have children.
    Pushing a stroller through a jam-packed park can ruin anyone's day. On our last trip (3/00), we went to the
    Magic Kingdom on Monday with a 6 month old and a 2 yr. old. We were there all day and all we go to do was
    the Pooh ride, Bear Country Jamboree, Tiki Birds, Haunted Mansion, dinner at Liberty Tree Tavern (we had
    reservations), and the Electrical Parade (we caught it right after dinner). We pretty much wasted a whole day.
    Thanks to Christine for this tip!

   At the Magic Kingdom, get there early. Visit Space Mountain first. (Our wait was 20 min.) Then head straight
    to Splash Mountain. There was no wait at all and we walked right through! Thanks to Megan for this tip!

   Avoid using the restrooms near Fantasyland if you can help it. They are also packed, dirty and there are line-
    ups. Thanks to Anne for this tip!

   Get to the quot;Mountainsquot; early (Space/Splash/Thunder). The lines on these get long later on.

   If you plan to eat at the Liberty Tree Tavern, try and plan your dinner so that you are done 20 minutes before
    the Electric Light Parade starts; just step out onto the porch for a great view. Thanks to John and Karl for this
    tip!

   It seems that in space mountain the right line is the scarier side. The left side seems not as scary. Thanks to


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    Sandy for this tip!

   There is no need to push and shove once you are in an attraction. They only let enough people though the turn
    stall that will fit into the theater or ride. Every view is a good one and you will get a seat. Once you are in the
    first set of doors you will get a seat. So, on these types of attractions once your in, let everyone push by you. I
    sometimes stand alone in the back because everyone else is huddled together near the front and get a great view.
    Thanks to Jeremy for this tip!

   At the Magic Kingdom people leave early when the fireworks go off. During some parts of the year, the
    fireworks don't always go off at closing time. Since most people don't know that, they leave once the fireworks
    are over. This leaves the park empty until the real closing time. Thanks to Jeremy for this tip!

   When you are going to the parks, like the Magic Kingdom, get there about 30minutes before the park open.
    Why you should do this is because you will have time to ride all of your favorite rides before the crowds come.
    Especially the popular rides like Thunder Mountain, Splash Mountain and the popular Space Mountain. Thanks
    to Marilyn for this tip!

   When everyone is leaving the Magic Kingdom the monorails tend to get very crowded. The Disney Staff will
    tell you to use the Transportation and Ticket Center monorail. It is always crowded. Use the resort monorail.
    This takes you to the Contemporary but stay on and you'll get to the transportation and ticket center a lot faster.
    Thanks to Evan for this tip!

   When entering the haunted mansion, make sure you are close to the left wall. This wall will open and you will
    have first access to the ride. Thanks to Sue for this tip!

   If you want to experience Splash Mountain but don't want to wait in line or use fast pass, just go to other rides
    until about 10:00pm or later then come back to it. My friends and I walked right through with no one in front of
    us and got on. Sure it was a little colder but worth it! Thanks to Ryan for this tip!

   When entering the Magic Kingdom while the 3:00 parade is going on, hop on the train and take it to
    Frontierland and you miss all the crowds leaving after the parade. Thanks to Susan for this tip!

   When arriving or departing from Magic Kingdom, you may be able to sit if the front car with the driver of the
    monorail, especially during the non-peak hours. Ask a CM when boarding the monorail. Depending on
    monorail driver, they may even let one of your children drive the monorail for a few seconds. Thanks to
    Kennith for the tip!

   E-ride nights. You get out of the park around 1:00 a.m. tired and ready to get to your room only to find the tram
    isn't in the parking lot to pick you up. One finally did arrive after 10 min. The driver got off for some reason
    with no explanation. We had to walk to our car It took us about 10 min. to get to our car and there was still no
    sight of the tram SO remember you may have to walk to your car on E-nights. Thanks to the Carr Family for
    this tip!

   If you are an old hat at Disney and would like a little twist, ride Splash Mountain and Thunder Mountain at
    night. We hit Splash Mountain late one night because we were avoiding the long lines and wow it was gorgeous
    and a little mysterious too. Thanks to Sarah K. for this tip!




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ADVENTURELAND ATTRACTIONS
Jungle Cruise 
Ride Length: about 10 minutes
Use Fastpass Here
This attraction allows visitors to cruise down a Disney-made river touring places on four continents. Audio-
Animatronics animals add to the excitement of the ride. While children will enjoy this ride, the jokes might be a
little corny for older visitors.

Pirates Of The Caribbean 
Ride Length: about 10 minutes
This indoor boat ride follows a group of Audio-Animatronics pirates adventures. While a popular attraction at the
Magic Kingdom, this ride might scare young children.

Swiss Family Treehouse 
This attraction allows guests to walk through a recreation of the Swiss Family Treehouse. The detail in this
attraction is amazing, but due to a lot of stair climbing, this attraction isn't for everyone.

The Enchanted Tiki Room - Under New Management 
Show Length: about 10 minutes
Before the renovation of this attraction, it was one of my least favorite shows at the park (I never wanted to hear the
quot;Tiki, Tiki, Tiki Roomquot; song again). However, the show has been changed for the best. After taking a seat in the
Tiki room, the birds begin the show just as before. However, Iago quickly interrupts them and asks them to stop
singing that horrible song. With the help of Zazu, the show is very funny and great for the whole family.

The Magic Carpets Of Aladdin 
This ride, which is very similar to the Dumbo attraction, consists of magic carpets that fly around a large Genie
lamp. Visitors have control to move the carpets up and down and tilt them from side to side. Large camels near the
attraction spit water onto the carpets as they fly by.

Shrunken Ned's Junior Jungle Boats
Remote-controlled boats. Extra fee applies - $1.00 for two minutes.

RESTAURANTS
                                                             El Pirata Y el Perico Restaurante
Aloha Isle
                                                             Open for Lunch and Dinner
Open for Snacks
                                                             Mexican Cuisine
American Cuisine
                                                             Inexpensive
Inexpensive
                                                             Counter Service
Counter Service
                                                             Located in Adventureland
Located in Adventureland
                                                             Serves tacos and taco salads.
Serves vanilla and pineapple ice cream and root beer
floats

Sunshine Tree Terrace
Open for Snacks
American Cuisine
Inexpensive
Counter Service
Located in Adventureland
Serves yogurt, coffee, and drinks.

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FANTASYLAND ATTRACTIONS

The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh                       
Use Fastpass Here
Ride Length: 3 minutes
Travel in honey pot vehicles with Winnie the Pooh and friends through the Hundred Acre Wood. The ride begins
with visitors journeying through the pages of a book about Pooh. Tigger joins the ride and teaches the honey pots
how to bounce. This ride is very popular and has long lines, so use Fastpass.

Cinderella's Golden Carousel 
Ride Length: 2 minutes
A carousel located in the middle of Fantasyland. Save this attraction until you've seen the other Fantasyland
attractions.

Dumbo The Flying Elephant 
Ride Length: 2 minutes
This attraction, similar to Astro Orbiter and Aladdin's Magic Carpets, is very popular among young children and
often has long lines. Each flying elephant holds two people and has the ability to move up and down while in flight.

It's A Small World 
Ride Length: 11 minutes
Travel by boat to view singing and dancing dolls that represent the different cultures of the world. Lines move
quickly at this attraction.

Mad Tea Party 
Ride Length: 2 minutes
Guests sit in spinning tea cups and are able to control how fast they spin. If you get dizzy easily, this ride is not for
you.

Peter Pan's Flight 
Use Fastpass Here
Ride Length: 3 minutes
Once aboard a flying pirate ship, visitors travel through the story of Peter Pan by traveling to Neverland. Use
Fastpass to avoid long lines.

Snow White's Scary Adventures 
Ride Length: 3 minutes
Similar to Peter Pan's Flight, visitors to Snow White's Scary Adventures travel in mining carts through the story of
Snow White. This ride has some scenes that are too scary for some children.

Storytime with Belle at Fairytale Garden 
Show Length: 15 minutes
Belle reads a story in Fantasyland. Volunteers from the audience are asked to help Belle.

Ariel's Grotto 
A playground area where kids can have their picture taken with different characters. There are fountains, so kids
might want to bring a change of clothes.

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Mickey's PhilharMagic 
Use Fastpass Here
Ride Length: 12 minutes
Join Donald in this musical journey. Your favorite songs from Beauty and the Beast, Lion King, Peter Pan, The
Little Mermaid, and more are performed in this 3-D adventure that is great for the whole family.

RESTAURANTS
Cinderella's Royal Table                                    Enchanted Grove
Open for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner                       Open for Snacks
American Cuisine                                            American Cuisine
Priority Seating Required                                   Inexpensive
Moderately Priced                                           Counter Service
Table Service                                               Located in Fantasyland
Located in Cinderella's Castle in Fantasyland               Serves ice cream.
Character Breakfast and Lunch
Breakfast is pre-plated and all-you-can-eat.
Lunch is family-style dining.
Dinner features soup, salad, prime rib, chicken, tuna,
pork chop, salmon, and steak
                                                            Pinocchio Village Haus
Mrs. Potts' Cupboard
                                                            Open for Lunch and Dinner
Open for Snack
                                                            American Cuisine
American Cuisine
                                                            Inexpensive
Inexpensive
                                                            Counter Service
Counter Service
                                                            Located in Fantasyland
Located in Fantasyland
                                                            Features hamburgers, salads, sandwiches, and hot dogs.
Features ice cream, milkshakes, and sundaes.

Scuttle's Landing
Open for Snacks
American Cuisine
Inexpensive
Counter Service
Located in Fantasyland
Serves drinks and muffins.



FRONTIERLAND ATTRACTIONS

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad                 
Height Restriction: 40quot;
Ride Length: 4 minutes
Use Fastpass Here
This roller coaster, set in a gold mine, is one of the most popular rides in the Magic Kingdom. As a less thrilling
roller coaster, Big Thunder Mountain attracts younger riders as well as those who do not like as intense rides. Lines
tend to be long and the wait area does not provide much relief from the heat, so be sure to use Fastpass at this
attraction.

Country Bear Jamboree 

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Show Length: 17 minutes
The Country Bear Jamboree is a 17 minute show which children of all ages can attend, but this show is a little bit
corny for older viewers. During the Christmas season, a special holiday version is presented.

Frontierland Shootin' Arcade 
An extra charge applies if you are interested in practicing your target aim in this arcade.

Splash Mountain               
Height Restriction: 40quot;
Ride Length: 11 minutes
Use Fastpass Here
After being loaded into log flumes (each flume has 4 rows that hold 2 people), visitors travel through the story of
Brer Rabbit, Brer Fox, and Brer Bear. The detail of the Audio-Animatronics animals and their homes is really
impressive (You'll notice different things each time you ride). There is one spot (when the log flumes are located so
that riders can see other people dropping) where the people on the right side of the flume will get wet. The story
continues with Brer Rabbit begging Brer Bear and Fox to not throw him down into the Briar Patch. The drop that
follows is very steep and everyone in the boat will get wet (extra water is added on hot days). Tip - sit on the left
side in the back of the log flume for the driest ride.

Tom Sawyer Island 
Transported by raft to the island, visitors are free to explore once there. There are places for adults to sit, while
children can play in caves and explore trails and bridges. Aunt Polly's Dockside Inn, located on the island, serves
sandwiches and drinks. Visit early in the day, because this attraction closes at dark.

RESTAURANTS
                                                             Frontierland Fries
Aunt Polly's Dockside Inn
                                                             Open for Snacks
Open for Lunch and Snacks
                                                             American Cuisine
American Cuisine
                                                             Inexpensive
Inexpensive
                                                             Counter Service
Counter Service
                                                             Located in Frontierland
Located on Tom Sawyer's Island in Frontierland
                                                             Serves McDonald's Fries.
Features sandwiches and ice cream.

Pecos Bill Cafe
Open for Lunch and Dinner
American Cuisine
Inexpensive
Counter Service
Located in Frontierland
Features hamburgers, salads, sandwiches, and hot dogs.



TOMORROWLAND ATTRACTIONS
Stitch’s Great Escape 
Height Restriction: 35quot;
Use Fastpass Here
Ride Length: 15 minutes
At your first day as a prison guard at the Galactic Federation Prison Teleport Center, you are training to handle

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quot;level onequot; prisoners. During training, a quot;level threequot; prisoner is captured. As the quot;level threequot; prisoner, otherwise
known as Stitch, tries to escape, help the other prison guards catch him. While this attraction took the place of Alien
Encounter, the interior of the ride looks almost identical. Don't wait longer than 5 minutes for this mediocre
attraction. This ride might scare young children as there are long periods of total darkness.

Tomorrowland Transit Authority 
Ride Length: 10 minutes
Four person vehicles transport visitors around Tomorrowland for a bird's eye view of this land. The slow moving
ride travels through Space Mountain, Alien Encounter, and Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin.

Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress 
Show Length: 22 minutes
Open Seasonally
The Carousel of Progress follows a family from the early 1900s to the future highlighting the progress of
technology. In the beginning, the family is excited about getting indoor plumbing and electricity, while the last
scene shows the family at Christmastime enjoying a new virtual reality game.

Space Mountain                
Height Restriction: 44quot;
Use Fastpass Here
Space Mountain is one of the most popular rides in the Magic Kingdom. This roller coaster takes place indoors and
in total darkness. While more intense than Big Thunder Railroad, this ride isn't as bad as Rock 'n Roller Coaster.
Once near the front of the ride, visitors have the option of going right (slightly scarier) or left, each path leading to a
slightly different coaster. Tip - Sit in the front for a more intense ride.

Tomorrowland Arcade 
This arcade is located at the exit of Space Mountain. An extra fee is required if you want to play arcade games.

Astro Orbiter 
Ride Length: about 2 minutes
The Astro Orbiter, while similar to the Dumbo ride, has some unique qualities. Visitors must travel up an elevator to
reach the top of the building in order to board the jets. Once on board, riders circulate around a rocket and have the
ability to make their jets go up and down. This ride tends to have a long wait, so ride early in the morning.

Tomorrowland Indy Speedway 
Height Restriction: 52quot; to drive
Ride Length: 4 minutes
Once fastened into the car, guests race along a railed tracked. The line for this attraction is typically very long for
what the attraction offers.

Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin                  
Use Fastpass Here
Ride Length: 5 minutes
Buzz Lightyear needs your help to defeat Zurg! After boarding their vehicle, visitors are able to spin their vehicles
and shoot their laser guns at targets for points. Tip - For more points hold down the button to shoot the laser gun the
whole time. Tip - Aim for the large volcano in the main room for 25,000 points.

The Timekeeper 
Hosted by Robin Williams, this humorous Circle-Vision 360 degree show travels through time.


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Galaxy Palace Theater
Seasonal Live Entertainment

RESTAURANTS
Auntie Gravity's Galactic Goodies                           Cool Ship
Open for Snacks                                             Open for Drinks
American Cuisine                                            American Cuisine
Inexpensive                                                 Inexpensive
Counter Service                                             Counter Service
Located in Tomorrowland                                     Located in Tomorrowland
Serves ice cream and smoothies.
                                                            Lunching Pad at Rockettower Plaza
Cosmic Ray's Starlight Cafe
                                                            Open for Lunch and Dinner
Open for Lunch and Dinner
                                                            American Cuisine
American Cuisine
                                                            Inexpensive
Inexpensive
                                                            Counter Service
Counter Service
                                                            Located in Tomorrowland
Located in Tomorrowland
                                                            Features turkey legs and frozen drinks.
Features chicken, hamburgers, salads, soups, and
sandwiches.

Tomorrowland Terrace Noodle Station
Open for Lunch and Dinner
Asian Cuisine
Inexpensive
Counter Service
Located in Tomorrowland
Serves noodle bowls, stir-fry, and more.



MAIN STREET, USA ATTRACTIONS
Cinderellabration 
Watch as Cinderella finally has her coronation ceremony and officially becomes a princess. This live show on the
stage at Cinderella's Castle will include other Disney Princesses as well.

Main Street Vehicles 
These vehicles (varies by day) provide one-way transportation from Town Square to Cinderella's Castle (and from
the castle to town square).

Walt Disney World Railroad 
Ride Length: 20 minutes
This railroad travels around the perimeter of the park. Stops are located at Mickey's Toontown Fair, Frontierland,
and Main Street, U.S.A.

Guest Information Board
Tips, wait times, and show times

City Hall


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Information and Guest Relations

RESTAURANTS
                                                             Crystal Palace
Casey's Corner
                                                             Open for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Open for Lunch and Dinner
                                                             American Cuisine
American Cuisine
                                                             Priority Seating Required
Inexpensive
                                                             Moderately Priced
Counter Service
                                                             Table Service
Located in Main Street, U.S.A.
                                                             Located on Main Street, USA
Features hot dogs and French fries.
                                                             Character Dining (Pooh and Friends)
                                                             Features breakfast buffet
                                                             Lunch buffet with salads, sandwich meats, and barbeque
                                                             chicken.
                                                             Dinner buffet with shrimp, salads, pasta, prime rib,
                                                             vegetables, and desserts.
                                                             Plaza Ice Cream Parlor
Main Street Bake Shop
                                                             Open for Snacks
Open for Breakfast and Snacks
                                                             American Cuisine
American Cuisine
                                                             Inexpensive
Inexpensive
                                                             Counter Service
Counter Service
                                                             Located in Main Street, USA
Located on Main Street, USA
                                                             Serves ice cream.
Features pastries, cakes, and cookies.
                                                             Tony's Town Square
The Plaza Restaurant
                                                             Open for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Open for Lunch and Dinner
                                                             Italian Cuisine
American Cuisine
                                                             Priority Seating Recommended
Priority Seating Recommended
                                                             Moderately Priced
Inexpensive
                                                             Table Service
Table Service
                                                             Located in Main Street, USA
Located in Main Street, USA
                                                             Breakfast - eggs, waffles, and fruit
Features sandwiches, salads, hamburgers, and ice cream.
                                                             Lunch and Dinner - pasta, shrimp, pork chops, chicken,
                                                             and beef.



LIBERTY SQUARE ATTRACTIONS
The Hall of Presidents 
Show Length: 23 minutes
An educational, entertaining show on the nation's presidents. Each president is represented in a lifelike fashion, but
only George W. Bush and Lincoln speak. While not as good as the American Adventure at Epcot, the twenty-three
minute long show provides relief from the Florida sun in an air-conditioned pavilion.

The Haunted Mansion 
Ride Length: about 9 minutes
Visitors are taken into the main room of the mansion where the ceiling is magically quot;raisedquot;. From there, riders are
loaded into carts in pairs to ride through the haunted house. Throughout the ride, visitors are introduced to the 999
ghosts and even get the chance to have one ride in their cart. Tip - When you enter the quot;stretch roomquot;, stand on the
side closest to the fireplace as you enter, as there are two stretching rooms side by side, and the exit is always

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between them.

Liberty Belle Riverboat 
Ride Length: 20 minutes
This twenty minute boat ride on a three leveled paddleboat travels around the Tom Sawyer Island. While not a major
attraction, this ride is good for relaxing during crowded afternoons. This ride is open seasonally and closes at dark.

RESTAURANTS
                                                            Liberty Square Market
Columbia Harbour House
                                                            Open for Snacks
Open for Lunch and Dinner
                                                            American Cuisine
American Cuisine
                                                            Inexpensive
Inexpensive
                                                            Counter Service
Counter Service
                                                            Located in Liberty Square
Located in Liberty Square
                                                            Serves fruit and other snacks.
Features chicken and fish strips, sandwiches, and salads.
                                                            Sleepy Hollow
Liberty Tree Tavern
                                                            Open for Snacks
Open for Lunch and Dinner
                                                            American Cuisine
American Cuisine
                                                            Inexpensive
Priority Seating Required
                                                            Counter Service
Moderately Priced
                                                            Located in Liberty Square
Table Service
                                                            Features Coffee, Caramel Corn, and Fruit Cobbler.
Located in Liberty Square
Character dining at dinner (Minnie and friends)
Features chicken, turkey, steak, salads, hamburgers,
vegetables, and stuffing.



MICKEY’S TOONTOWN FAIR ATTRACTIONS
Donald's Boat 
Children will enjoy playing in this interactive playground. Tip - Bring extra clothes because you will get wet.

Mickey's Country House 
Visitors are able to tour Mickey's house and even meet Mickey at the end of the tour.

Minnie's Country House 
A tour of Minnie's House (similar to Mickey's Country House, however, Minnie isn't at the end of the tour.

Toontown Hall Of Fame 
A great place to meet Disney characters. Three lines form, each leading to a different group of Disney character
(Winnie the Pooh and Friends, Princesses, Mickey and Friends, Villains, and more).

The Barnstormer 
Ride Length: 1 minute
Height Restriction: 35quot;
A short roller coaster for little kids.

Judge's Tent

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The place to meet Mickey!

RESTAURANTS
Toontown Farmers Market
Open for Snacks
American Cuisine
Inexpensive
Counter Service
Located in Mickey's Toontown Fair
Serves fruit and other snacks.




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TIPS FOR EPCOT
         On the lower level of the Japanese pavilion, there is a great store selling candy, chopsticks, etc. The
          last time we were in the store, there was a stand where you could choose an oyster with a pearl in it.
          The cast member would clean it for you and put it in a cute box. Our daughter loved it. She felt like
          she had found a buried treasure! Thanks to Karen for this tip!

         If you work for Hewlett Packard be sure and bring your id card and get an up close and personal view
          of the Mission Space ride. Go to the door marked HP Invent show your id and get escorted behind the
          scenes and receive a fast pass for you and your family. The hours are 9-5 so don't miss out. Thanks to
          Tim4Kim for this tip!

         When choosing a spot to watch Illuminations be sure to take the wind into account. An open rail by the
          water is worthless if the wind is blowing in your face, all you'll see is smoke. Thanks to Jeff for this
          tip!

         What I really want to say is when you're at the World Showcase at EPCOT, explore every inch of
          every country. You'll find loads of fun things just off the beaten path. There is a little area kind of
          behind and below the pub in England which is a really great place to watch IllumiNations! Thanks to
          Jeff for this tip!

         If you are in EPCOT with children, I strongly suggest that you do not see HONEY I SHRUNK THE
          AUDIENCE. It is extremely scary and very intense for younger viewers. And don't be fooled, just
          because it is in the same pavilion as the IMAGINATION! attraction. Trust me, most younger kids will
          most definitely not enjoy HONEY I SHRUNK THE AUDIENCE. Thanks to BroadwayStar2 for this
          tip!!!

         At Epcot the fireworks at night time was wonderful, make sure that at you be a good viewing location
          by the water at least an hour for a good spot, it gets pretty crowded. The Tapestry parade is just before
          the firework, so if you find a good place around the in the world showcase to see both. The Disney
          map shows the parade route, so just stick around that path for both the fireworks and parade. Thanks
          to Gilberto for this tip!!!

         Parking tip: We went to Epcot in the afternoon. There were no parking guides to tell you where to
          park-cruise up to the front and see if anyone has left and grab a close spot. We went to Epcot between
          3-4 two afternoons-and parked front row both times. This should work for all parks. Thanks to Ellen
          for this tip!!!

         In Epcot, the kids loved collecting stamps for every country visited. When we went there, they got to
          decorate a mask in Italy, and proceed to go to all the countries. It does take the whole day to do this,
          since there are a lot of things to see in each country. Thanks to Clarence for this tip!!!

         To really enjoy Epcot at its fullest do your best effort to catch the little shows they give outside of
          every quot;countryquot;. It totally enhances your experience and it helps a lot if you have little kids that don't
          really understand the concept of the World showcase, this way they get to see neat stuff and they can
          enjoy this park too. Thanks to Miros for this tip!!!

         In Epcot center, there is this big igloo called Ice Station Cool. In addition to being a freezing cold


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             building (for those extra-hot Florida days) there are soda fountains inside with Coke products from
             around the world. Grab a bottle from a gift shop (or from Wal-Mart) your first day in the park and head
             to the Igloo. Taste the different Coke varieties until you find one you like (my favorites are the apple
             (from Israel I think) and watermelon from China… and AVOID ITALY’S! J ) . Fill up your bottle with
             soda from there (as many times as you like) and you won’t have to pay for any your entire time at
             Epcot. One downside is that you won’t have any ice, but in Florida the ice melts quickly anyway, so
             you can probably go up to any of the cafeterias and ask them for a cup of ice if you so desire. Thanks
             to Heather for this tip!!!

            If you are spending time in another park and want to watch the fireworks in EPCOT, drive to the
             Boardwalk (if you are not driving, take the bus there). Park in the visitor parking area and walk to the
             World Showcase entrance (pretty short walk). When you get into the park, head for the Bridge near
             France. Even if you don't get a spot on the railing, you can see most of the show because you are
             slightly elevated. When the fireworks are over, head back to the boardwalk and you beat all the crowds
             heading back to the EPCOT Parking lot/Monorail. Grab a snack on the Boardwalk. The Beach Club
             has a great Ice Cream Shop called quot;Beaches and Creamquot;...awesome!!! Try the kitchen sink or the
             Reeses Pieces Sundae. Thanks to Sam for this tip!!!

   The most delightful tea shoppe exists in Britain (by Rose & Crown) at EPCOT. Don't miss the imported
    crackers & cookies, and candy! You'll also find fun tea accessories (like cutting boards and aprons), and some
    really nice (reasonable) jewelry... nice souvenirs that don't scream WDW. Thanks to Sam for this tip!

   When attempting to find a good location to view Illuminations: Reflections of Earth at Epcot's Showcase, some
    sources recommend snagging a lagoon side table at the Rose & Crown Pub in the United Kingdom pavilion. If
    you should decide to follow this advice, be prepared to eat more than just an appetizer. Epcot staff are fully
    aware of this tip and will only seat patrons who intend to eat a full meal. Thanks to Andrea for this tip!

   Go to the World Showcase as soon as it opens at 11:00 a.m. Finish Future World in the late afternoon.

   We like to only eat in the Epcot country restaurants, but after our first trip discovered how expensive it was to
    have dinner there. Now we have a late lunch, we try and book the last lunch seating. You get a large portion of
    food at about half the price, Then in the evening we just grab a snack or eat after we leave the park. It has
    saved us a lot of money on our trips. Thanks to Patti for this tip!

   Your kids will probably like Future World better than the World Showcase.

   The best place to view the fireworks/laser show is the pavillon between Mexico and Canada (right between the
    two stores). But get there early, because it fills up completely.

   An excellent place for lunch is to buy the Fish and Chips in the United Kingdom -- but don't go in the Rose and
    Crown Pub. Try the food stand located right next to it (towards France).

   When going on the new attraction at Epcot Center - Test Track, choose to go as a single rider, this will allow
    you to get onto the attraction faster than those who go in pairs. Thanks to Paul for this tip!

   On the Norway boat ride Maelstrom, Get in the front of the line after getting off the boat. Then when they let
    you in the theatre you can follow the last group of movie viewers out of the theatre. This saves you the
    incredibly boring video! Thanks to Gabe for this tip!

   EPCOT has a board between the Innoventions plazas that offers the wait times for each ride in both the Future
    and World showcase.


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   One show to sit up front on is The American Adventure. Everyone will push for the middle. But the best seat
    is front and center. You will see every movement and expression made by the characters, and the movie
    potions are near the back of the quot;stagequot;. No one will be around you. Thanks to Jeremy for this tip!

   If the line for test track is long, and your party doesn't mind being separated, go through the singles line, you all
    go through the pre show together, and when it is time to get on a car, they fill you in one by one into the empty
    3rd seat when 2 people sit. On New Years Eve 1999, we walked right up to the pre show and were on the ride in
    10 minutes even though the fast passes were already all gone for the day, and the line was 1 1/2 hours. Sitting in
    different cars (usually one behind the other) was a small price to pay for this time-saver! Thanks to Laura for
    this tip!

FUTURE WORLD ATTRACTIONS
Spaceship Earth

Spaceship Earth Ride 
Ride Length: 16 minutes
Inside the Spaceship Earth geosphere, explore the history of communication while traveling in quot;time-travelquot;
vehicles. The ride starts with ancient Egypt and ends with the near future. Tip - Lines for this ride are long in the
morning, so wait until the evening for this ride.

Leave a Legacy
This large sculpture is covered in steel tiles that showcase visitors to Epcot. Add your picture for $35 for a one
image tile and $38 for a two images tile.


Universe of Energy

Ellen’s Energy Adventure 
Ride Length: 45 minutes (shows start every 17 minutes)
The entertaining pre-show is Disney's version of Jeopardy. Hosted by Alex Trebek, this version of Jeopardy is all
about energy. The contestants consist of Ellen Degeneres, Jamie Lee Curtis (Ellen's college rival), and Albert
Einstein. Ellen is losing and needs a lesson in energy, so Bill Nye steps in to help where your ride begins.


Wonders of Life

Cranium Command 
Show Length: 18 minutes
This entertaining show follows a day in the life of Buzzy as he makes his first attempt as a brain pilot. Buzzy's
mission is to help a 12-year-old boy, Bobby, make it through typical day of junior high school.

Body Wars 
Height restriction: 40 inches
Ride Length: 5 minutes
Similar to Star Tours (MGM), this motion simulator ride quot;shrinksquot; guests to the size of a blood cell in order to travel
inside the human body to see the effects of a splinter in skin.

The Making of Me 
Show Length: 15 minutes
Hosted by Martin Short, this film is about human reproduction.

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Fitness Fairgrounds 
A number of fitness-based exhibits and shows are located inside the Wonders of Life pavilion.


Mission: SPACE

Mission: SPACE 
Height Restriction: 44 inches
Use Fastpass or Single Rider Here
Experience G Forces and the sensation of being weightless in Epcot's newest attraction. Whether you're the
engineer, navigator, pilot, or commander, you'll enjoy this simulated flight to Mars! Tip - Use the single rider line
to avoid long wait times.

Test Track

Test Track           
Height Restriction: 40 inches
Use Fastpass or Single Rider Here
Ride Length: 5 minutes
General Motors presents this ride featuring a simulation of what it would feel like to ride a car as it goes through a
standard test track. The ride has twists and turns, goes through hot and cold weather, and reaches speeds of over 60
mph! This is a great ride, and not too intense for the light of heart. Tip - Due to popular demand, be sure to get a
Fastpass early in the morning. Fairly often, Test Track is out of Fastpasses by early afternoon. Tip - Use the single
rider line to avoid long wait times.

Ice Station Cool 
Hot and thirsty? Walk through this air-conditioned covered area and cool off. At the end, there is a room where you
can sample coke products from around the world.


Journey Into Imagination

Honey, I Shrunk The Audience              
Use Fastpass Here
Show Length: 20 minutes
Just as Dr. Wayne Szalinski is about to receive the Inventor of the Year Award for his shrinking machine, an
accident occurs and instead of demonstrating how to shrink luggage, Szalinski shrinks the audience. This 3-D show
might be too intense for some who do not like snakes, lions, or mice.

Journey Into Imagination With Figment 
Ride Length: about 12 minutes
Figment has returned! Ride with Figment through the senses of sight, smell, and sound. Visit Doctor Channing's
brightly colored, yet predictable, labs as Figment cautions him to set his imagination free. Figment puts a show-
stopping end to conventional behavior. The rest of this open house is thanks to Figment and his best sense -
imagination. A wonderful improvement to the last version, but falls short of the original.

What If Labs 
Walk-through
Hands-on exhibits for the imagination.


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The Land

New! Soarin'           
Height Restriction: 40 inches
Use Fastpass or Single Rider Here
Experience what it would be like to hang glide over California. This attraction gives you a bird's-eye view of some
of California's most popular attractions.

Living with the Land 
Use Fastpass Here
Ride Length: 14 minutes
Take a boat ride to learn more technological advancements in agriculture. The ride begins with an introduction of
the land before humans came along. The boat visits five greenhouses that use hydroponics to grow food (which are
used at Disney restaurants).

The Circle of Life 
Show Length: 15 minutes
Simba, Timon, and Pumbaa join forces in this film to remind us that our actions affect the environment around us.



The Living Seas

The Living Seas 
Walk-through
The Oceans. Where did they come from? Find out at the Living Seas. Your visit to the living seas begins with a
short film about the ocean. Visitors take a short ride through the aquarium and then are given the choice to either
visit exhibits (first floor) or view ocean life (second floor).


Innoventions

Innoventions East           
Walk-through
Interactive exhibits include the future of homes, cars, Internet, websites, and communication.

Innoventions West           
Walk-through
Exhibits from the future include voice recognition software, home theaters, video games (some cost extra), medical
advancements, solutions to hunger and health problems, and new ways to share information.



RESTAURANTS
                                                            Electric Umbrella
Coral Reef
                                                            Open Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Open for Lunch and Dinner
                                                            American Cuisine
Seafood
                                                            Inexpensive
Priority Seating Recommended
                                                            Counter Service

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                                                         Located near Innoventions
Expensive
                                                         Serves hamburgers, chicken sandwiches, and chicken
Table Service
                                                         fingers.
Located in the Living Seas Pavilion
Features tuna, salmon cakes, cream of lobster soup, mahi
mahi, lobster, scallops, and chicken.
                                                            Garden Grill Restaurant
Fountain View Espresso and Bakery
                                                            Open for Lunch and Dinner
Open for Snacks
                                                            American Cuisine
American Cuisine
                                                            Priority Seating Recommended
Inexpensive
                                                            Moderately Priced
Counter Service
                                                            Table Service
Located near Innoventions
                                                            Located in the Land Pavilion
Features desserts, pastries, and coffee.
                                                            Character Dining (Mickey and friends)
                                                            All you can eat featuring typical breakfast foods. Lunch
                                                            and dinner (All you can eat) offer fish, salad, steak, and
                                                            vegetables.
Sunshine Season
Open for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
American Cuisine
Inexpensive
Food Court
Located in the Land Pavilion
Features pasta, baked potatoes, sandwiches, soup,
barbeque, and ice cream.



WORLD SHOWCASE ATTRACTIONS
El Rio Del Tiempo: The River of Time 
Ride Length: 7 minutes
Inside the Mexico pavilion, take a boat ride through Mexican cultural history.

Maelstrom 
Ride Length: 15 minutes
Use Fastpass Here
Travel along the North Sea in this boat ride that includes encounters with Vikings and trolls. The boat enters a mild
storm and then docks in a nearby fishing village. This boat ride is very mild with only one small drop. After getting
off the boat, visitors enter a theater to watch a short movie about Norway. Tip - If you want to avoid watching the
movie, enter the theater quickly, walk straight through the row, and exit with the group that went before you.

Reflections of China 
Movie Length: 14 minutes
A 360 degree film that features China's main attractions.

The American Adventure Show                   
Show Length: 30 minutes
Hosted by Benjamin Franklin and Mark Twain, this show uses audio-animatronics and film clips to tell the history
of the United States. The show starts with the Mayflower and the writing of the Declaration of Independence and


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ends with The Great Depression and World War II. The show ends with a short film featuring famous people in
American History.

American Gardens Theatre
Showcases various live entertainment.

Impressions de France 
Show Length: about 20 minutes
A 200 degree film that features France's main attractions.

O Canada! 
Show Length: 22 minutes
A 360-degree film that features Canada's main attractions.



World Showcase Live Entertainment – See Times Guide for Show Times
                                                                               Dragon Legend Acrobats (China)
Mariachi Cobre (Mexico)                 Spelmanns Gledje (Norway)
                                                                               Live Entertainment
Live Mariachi Entertainment             Norwegian Folk Music
                                                                               World Showcase Players (Italy)
Si Xian (China)                         Oktoberfest Musikanten
                                                                               Live Entertainment
Classical Music                         (Germany)
                                        Live Show
                                                                               Epcot Vybe (USA)
Spirit of America Fife & Drum           Voices of Liberty (USA)
                                                                               Swing, Gospel, and Jazz Music
Corps (USA)                             Live a cappella performance
Live Entertainment
                                                                               Mo'rockin (Morocco)
Matsuriza (Japan)                       Miyuki (Japan)
                                                                               Live Entertainment
Live Entertainment                      Live Entertainment
                                                                               Pub Pianist (United Kingdom)
Serveur Amusant (France)                The British Invasion (United
                                                                               Pianist
Live Entertainment                      Kingdom)
                                        British Rock 'n Roll Band

World Showcase Players (United          Off Kilter (Canada)
Kingdom)                                Celtic Music
Comedy




RESTAURANTS
                                                             Bistro de Paris
Biergarten
                                                             Open for Dinner
Open for Lunch and Dinner
                                                             French Cuisine
German Cuisine
                                                             Priority Seating Recommended
Priority Seating Recommended
                                                             Expensive
Moderately Priced
                                                             Table Service
Table Service
                                                             Located in the France Pavilion
Located in the Germany Pavilion

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                                                         Featuring filet mignon, salmon, snails, lobster, rack of
A buffet featuring sausages, salads, and other authentic
                                                         lamb, and duck.
German food.
                                                           Cantina de San Angel
Boulangerie Patisserie
                                                           Open for Lunch and Dinner
Open for Desserts and Snacks
                                                           Mexican Cuisine
French Cuisine
                                                           Inexpensive
Inexpensive
                                                           Counter Service
Counter Service
                                                           Located outside the Mexico Pavilion
Located in the France Pavilion
                                                           Features burritos, nachos, churros, and tacos.
Serves desserts and pastries.
                                                           Kringla Bakeri og Kafe
Harry Ramsden
                                                           Open for Lunch, Snacks and Desserts
Open for Lunch and Dinner
                                                           Norwegian Cuisine
British Cuisine
                                                           Inexpensive
Inexpensive
                                                           Counter Service
Counter Service
                                                           Located in the Norway Pavilion
Located outside of the United Kingdom Pavilion
                                                           Serves smoked salmon, turkey, and ham sandwiches,
Features fish and chips.
                                                           and a variety of cakes and desserts.
                                                           Les Chefs De France
Le Cellier Steakhouse
                                                           Open for Lunch and Dinner
Open for Lunch and Dinner
                                                           French Cuisine
Steakhouse
                                                           Priority Seating Recommended
Priority Seating Recommended
                                                           Expensive
Moderately Priced
                                                           Table Service
Table Service
                                                           Located in the France Pavilion
Located in the Canada Pavilion
                                                           Features lobster bisque, seafood casserole, salmon,
Features cheese soup, salads, and steaks.
                                                           shrimp, veal, chicken, and duck.
                                                           L'Originale Alfredo di Roma Ristorante
Liberty Inn
                                                           Open for Lunch and Dinner
Open for Lunch and Dinner
                                                           Italian Cuisine
American Cuisine
                                                           Priority Seating Recommended
Inexpensive
                                                           Moderately Priced
Counter Service
                                                           Table Service
Located in the American Adventure Pavilion
                                                           Located in the Italy Pavilion
Features hamburgers, chicken sandwiches, sandwiches,
                                                           Features salads, pasta, veal, and tiramisu.
salads, and chicken fingers.
                                                           Matsu No Ma Lounge
Lotus Blossom Cafe
                                                           Open for Snacks
Open for Lunch and Dinner
                                                           Japanese Cuisine
Chinese Cuisine
                                                           Inexpensive
Inexpensive
                                                           Lounge
Counter Service
                                                           Located in the Japan Pavilion
Located near the China Pavilion
                                                           Features sushi, tempura, and drinks.
Serves egg rolls, lo main, and sweet & sour chicken.
                                                           Princess Storybook Dining
Nine Dragons
                                                           Open for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Open for Lunch and Dinner
                                                           American Cuisine
Priority Seating Recommended
                                                           Priority Seating Recommended
Chinese Cuisine
                                                           Expensive
Moderately Priced
                                                           Table Service
Table Service
                                                           Located in the Norway Pavilion

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                                                         Character Dining (Princesses)
Located in the China Pavilion
                                                         All-you-care-to-eat family-style.
Features lemon chicken, sesame chicken, mu shu pork,
and moo goo gai pan.
                                                          Refreshment Port
Refreshment Cool Post
                                                          Open for Snacks
Open for Snacks
                                                          Inexpensive
Inexpensive
                                                          Counter Service
Counter Service
                                                          Located near Canada
Located in the World Showcase
                                                          Serves McDonald's Fries, McNuggets, and McFlurry
Serves ice cream and drinks.
                                                          Desserts.
                                                          Rose & Crown Dining Room
Restaurant Marrakesh
                                                          Open for Lunch and Dinner
Open for Lunch and Dinner
                                                          Priority Seating Recommended
Priority Seating Recommended
                                                          British Cuisine
Moroccan Cuisine
                                                          Moderately Priced
Expensive
                                                          Table Service
Table Service
                                                          Located in the United Kingdom Pavilion
Located in the Morocco Pavilion
                                                          Features fish and chips, salmon, prime rib, and soup.
Features salads, shish kabobs, chicken, lamb, and
couscous.
                                                          Sommerfest
San Angel Inn
                                                          Open for Lunch and Dinner
Open for Lunch and Dinner
                                                          German Cuisine
Priority Seating Recommended
                                                          Inexpensive
Mexican Cuisine
                                                          Counter Service
Moderately Priced
                                                          Located near the German Pavilion
Table Service
                                                          Features bratwurst, sauerkraut, and pretzels.
Located in the Mexico Pavilion
Features nachos, burritos, beef, shrimp, tuna, chicken,
and enchiladas.
                                                          Tempura Kiku
Tangierine Cafe
                                                          Open for Lunch and Dinner
Open for Lunch and Dinner
                                                          Priority Seating Not Required
Moroccan Cuisine
                                                          Japanese Cuisine
Inexpensive
                                                          Moderately Priced
Counter Service
                                                          Table Service
Located in the Morocco Pavilion
                                                          Located in the Japan Pavilion
Features Mediterranean sandwiches, salads, and
                                                          Features sushi and tempura chicken, beef, shrimp, and
shawarma platters (chicken and lamb).
                                                          scallops.
                                                          Yakitori House
Teppanyaki Dining Room
                                                          Open for Lunch and Dinner
Open for Lunch and Dinner
                                                          Japanese Cuisine
Priority Seating Recommended
                                                          Inexpensive
Japanese Cuisine
                                                          Counter Service
Moderately Priced
                                                          Located near the Japan Pavilion
Table Service
                                                          Features tempura, shrimp, chicken, beef, and soup.
Located in the Japan Pavilion
Features chicken, beef, scallops, shrimp, and lobster.




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                                                       MGM
TIPS FOR MGM
            Get to MGM Studio's before the park actually opens. Before they let the rope go down, they make it
             clear on which Cast Member is the leader to Tower of Terror and which is the leader to Rock N Roller
             Coaster. Everyone usually goes to Tower of Terror, so go to Rock N Roller Coaster first. When we
             went, my dad and I were 2 of the 3 people on their way to the ride. We got to be in the front seat on the
             first ride of the day. When your done, ride it again. Everyone will still be over at Tower of Terror.
             When your finished with your second ride, everyone will be done with Tower of Terror and be on their
             way to Rock N Roller Coaster, so the line will be shorter on Tower of Terror. Thanks to Gabriella for
             this tip!

            When going to see Muppets 3D at MGM, work your way down to the bottom (lower) waiting area.
             You still get a good view of the pre-show and when you enter the theater, you are sitting closer to the
             screen and you get to enjoy more of the special effects. But when the doors open to enter the theater,
             let few people go in front of you. The first people in have to move all the way across and this will
             leave you a seat in the middle.........good luck. Thanks to Mark for this tip!

            When I visited Disney last year, I purchased the meal and show of Fantasmic, I went to eat at Mama
             Melrose, it was great... but when we got out to go to the show, it started to rain and the show was
             cancelled. I was disappointed because we had spend so much on the meal and reserved sittings at the
             show. The next day, I went back to the restaurant and talked to the manager and they gave us more
             tickets to go see the show. So if you are nice and go back you can get more tickets. Of course you
             have to be there at least a few days. Thanks to Nathalie for this tip!

            If you want to ride both Rock N’ Roller Coaster and the Tower of Terror, get a fastpass for Rock N’
             Roller Coaster and then get in the standby line for Tower of Terror (or vice-versa). You can ride the
             two biggest attractions in less than an hour! Thanks to Sean for this tip!!!

            If you are in the MGM arrive half hour before the parade start an go in front of the Mickey hat to get a
             nice place to see it, just look for the handicap area and you will see when the characters come and go.
             When the parade finish walk after them and go directly to the last show of Beauty and the beast.
             Thanks to Francisco for this tip!!!

            Do not miss for any reason riding the Tower of Terror. I am afraid of heights but this ride is so
             amazing you MUST do it. It doesn't feel in your stomach like the falls in a roller coaster, it just feels
             amazing, like floating. I guarantee that you will enjoy it and it won't hurt a bit. Trust me! Thanks to
             Miros for this tip!!!

            When you first get to MGM, you need to ride the Tower of Terror and Aerosmith's Rock N Roller
             Coaster first. The lines get long fast plus both rides are close to each other so ride one and go ride the
             other quick. Thanks to Robin for this tip!!!

    At MGM, the newly-remodeled 50's Prime Time Cafe -- made of small retro kitchen settings with tv's showing
     our fave sitcoms of the day -- was awesome! Fabulous service by our quot;cousinsquot;, lots of Mom's rules to follow,
     comradory among each kitchen's guests, and really, really good food. Try the chicken pot pie and S'mores
     dessert! Priority reservations highly recommended. Thanks to Sam for this tip!

    The personalized name tags a writer submitted are at the 5&10 at MGM ($5 and so much fun to wear!). They
     don't have every name pre-imprinted, of course, but you can get the tags specially made. There are blanks

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     behind the embroidery/engraving counter. Thanks to Sam for this tip!

    It takes a long time to get into Fantasmic but if you eat at one of the 3 restaurants (Brown Derby, Mama
     Melrose) located in the MGM Map they offer Priority Seating for the show so you don't have to wait in the line
     to see the show (which was worth it if you don't have to wait for 2 hours beforehand). Thanks to Michelle for
     this tip!

    Halfway up Hollywood Boulevard (the main street) on the right is a board containing up to date ride wait time
     information.

    If you sit in the back on the Rock N' Roller Coaster it is a lot rougher than if you sit towards the front. Thanks
     to Moliphino for this tip!

    In Tower of Terror (Disney Studios) when you enter the first staging room (the library), immediately go to the
     far corner (furthest away from the door you enter the room in). After the TV presentation, the wall opens up
     there to the rest of the ride. At that point, choose the left line - it's quicker.

    On the Backlot Studios Tour, if you don't want to get wet, sit on the right when you load the trams.

    In the Voyage of the Little Mermaid, don't sit too close to the stage because it takes away from the show.

    Get a copy of the MGM Studio map. Turn the map up-side-down, and you will notice the face of Mickey
     Mouse. Thanks to Paul for this tip!

    When you ride the Rock and Roller Coaster, if you want to try to sit in the front car, get in line on the right
     side. (There will be two lines). Thanks to Chris for this tip!

    At the Star Tours Attraction, the further back in the spacecraft you are, the rougher the ride.

    Last year my 13 year old daughter and I bought personalized quot;Guest of Honorquot; pins at one of the MGM stores
     on Hollywood Boulevard that sells customized hats, mugs, etc. (I've attached a picture.) We wore them every
     day of our visit this year (9/29/00 - 10/5/00) and the reaction was AMAZING! Yes, Cast Members are already
     friendly and personable, but if you want EXTRA attention and interaction, WEAR ONE OF THESE PINS!
     Our server at our Chef Mickey's Character Breakfast called us by name from the start and wanted to know why
     my husband didn't have a name tag. (They don't sell quot;Dalequot; name tags - or quot;Chipquot; either - go figure.) Several
     characters including Ariel and Mickey Mouse signed my daughter's autograph book quot;To Christinequot; and that's
     pretty cool given that Mickey doesn't talk! Everywhere we went - rides, shows, food stops - we got quot;Hello,
     Brenda and Christinequot; and extra attention. I have two theories about why. One is that maybe they thought we
     were visiting Cast Members, the other is that wearing these pins made it clear that we were truly in the quot;we're
     ready for fun at WDWquot; mode. Whatever the reason, these pins were the best $3 investments we could have
     made for making a great visit even better. Thanks for Brenda for this tip!



ECHO LAKE AREA ATTRACTIONS
Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular 
Use Fastpass Here
Show Length: 30 minutes
The show begins with one of the cast members picking audience members (age 18 and up) to be part of the show.
Then, Indiana Jones comes from the ceiling, and after many carefully timed stunts recreates the famous quot;Boulder


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Scenequot; from the beginning of quot;Raiders of the Lost Ark.quot; After that, the audience members are introduced to the
some of the cast; two more scenes from quot;Raiders of the Lost Arkquot; are recreated, with the help of the audience
members.

Sounds Dangerous 
Show Length: 12 minutes
This show, starring by Drew Carey, takes place in the complete darkness (might scare small children). Carey plays
a cop on the new show Undercover Live. The audience follows Carey as he attempts to find a diamond smuggler.
While the show has entertaining parts, I wouldn't wait more than 10 minutes to see this show.

Star Tours 
Height Restrictions: 40 inches
Use Fastpass Here
Ride Length: 10 minutes
Visitors are boarded into 40-person motion simulator spacecrafts to visit Endor. Once on board, passengers find out
that this trip will be their pilot's first time flying alone. The new pilot has several close calls and almost crashes into
several objects. Inspired by the Star Wars movie, this ride will shake and rock you, so if you have motion sickness,
this isn't the ride for you. Tip - The further back in the spacecraft you are, the rougher the ride.


SUNSET BOULEVARD AREA ATTRACTIONS
Beauty and the Beast Live on Stage 
Show Length: 30 minutes
This show brings to life an abridged version of Disney's Beauty and the Beast. The show performs such songs as
quot;Be Our Guestquot;, quot;Beauty and the Beastquot;, and quot;Bellequot;. After the fight scene around the castle, the beast is
transformed into a prince. The show is very entertaining and the elaborate costumes make the show one of the best
at the park.

Rock N Roller Coaster                
Height Restriction: 48quot;
Use Fastpass Here
Located right next to the Tower of Terror, Rock N Roller Coaster is a thrill seekers dream! The idea is that the
Aerosmith fans need to take the fastest route to get to the concert on time (as the manager says, quot;Get the stretched
limo, no, better make that the super stretched limoquot;). Riders are then loaded into their limousines (with Aerosmith
music playing) and sent off into the dark. The coaster contains a double loop at the beginning and a corkscrew turn
in the middle. This ride is one of the most intense rides in Walt Disney World. Tip - If you sit in the back, it is a lot
rougher than if you sit towards the front. Tip - When you ride the Rock and Roller Coaster, if you want to try to sit
in the front car, get in line on the right side. (There will be two lines).

The Twilight Zone Tower Of Terror                   
Height Restriction: 40quot;
Use Fastpass Here
This attraction is set in the Hollywood Tower Hotel. Once inside the hotel, be sure to look around - the detail of the
lobby is amazing. From there, visitors are sent into the library for a pre-show. Tip - once in the library, move to the
opposite corner you entered. This door will open into the basement where you will be loaded into the elevator. Tip
- In the basement, go to the left line - it's quicker. Once loaded into the elevator, the elevator travels through the
hotel. Before dropping (three time total), the elevator is brought to the front of the hotel where a door opens
allowing passengers to have a bird's eye view of the park.


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Fantasmic 
Show length: 25 minutes
Disney recommends getting to this show at least an hour ahead of time. This show takes place at the Hollywood
Hills Amphitheater. The show basically consists of a water pageant with fireworks and music. Each float contains
different Disney characters. While some people love this show, I felt that the show didn't follow a natural
progression. Most people probably want to see this show once, but I have no desire to go back due to the long wait
and crowds.


HOLLYWOOD BOULEVARD AREA ATTRACTIONS
The Great Movie Ride 
Ride Length: about 22 minutes
This ride, set in Mann's Chinese Theater, travels through the greatest movies ever made. Movies like quot;The Wizard
of Ozquot;, quot;Mary Poppinsquot;, and quot;Aliensquot; are brought to life with Audio-Animatronics Characters. In the middle of the
ride, a violent life-action scene takes place that might scare small children. The ride concludes with clips from
several different movies.

MICKEY AVENUE AREA ATTRACTION
Disney-MGM Studios Backlot Tour 
Tour Length: 35 Minutes
The tour starts with a demonstration on the creation of storm scenes in movies (audience participation is requested).
Next, visitors are loaded onto trams (sit on the right if you don't want to get wet) and are driven past sights including
the homes from Golden Girls and Empty Nest (Interesting fact - The homes are only partial structures, shown later
in the tour). Next stop on the tour is Catastrophe Canyon - the highlight of the tour - where the Canyon is set on fire
(those sitting on the left will get wet and be closest to the flames) and then is put out, showing how filmmakers
create disaster scenes. Afterwards, the tram drives by New York Street to demonstrate the illusion of a three-
dimensional street with a one-dimensional set.

Who Wants To Be A Millionaire - Play It                 
Show Length: 30 minutes
The set for this show looks just like the studio of the quot;Who Wants to be a Millionairequot; show. Contestants compete
against the other 599 people in the audience for a chance in the hot seat. There are two ways to get in the hot seat -
fastest finger (done once at the beginning of each show) and by earning the most points (playing along in your seat).
Once in the hot seat, contestants have three life lines - 50/50, ask the audience, and ask a complete stranger. Players
earn points, which earn them prizes (pins and hats at the lower end). If you win the million dollars, you win a three
day Disney Cruise for 4 people

One Man's Dream 
Film Length: 25 minutes
This exhibit includes a collection of never seen before memorabilia and interviews from Walt Disney. A short film
concludes the attraction.


ANIMATION COURTYARD ATTRACTIONS
Voyage Of The Little Mermaid 
Use Fastpass Here
Show Length: 17 minutes

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A Complete Guide To Walt Disney World 5.0

  • 1. COMPLIMENTS OF A COMPLETE GUIDE TO WALT DISNEY WORLD Visit us on the web at http://www.guide2wdw.com Version 5.0 – Send me email at laura@guide2wdw.com with suggested changes! Featured Hotel: – Located just 1.5 miles from Disney - A Disney Good Neighbor Hotel - Free shuttles - Kids Eat Free - 3 beautiful pools with waterfalls, whirlpools and a 40’ water slide - 5 food and beverage outlets MAGIC KINGDOM TIPS FOR THE MAGIC KINGDOM  Here's a good tip for riding the Magic Kingdom Mountains. Go to Space Mountain first in the morning. Most people go to Frontierland because 2 of the mountains are there. Space Mountain is less crowded and you can ride it 2 to 3 times in a row without the line being over 20 minutes (just make sure you get to Magic Kingdom before the park actually opens). Get to Frontierland at about lunch time. The ride line will be a lot shorter because most people will be eating. If you want to ride Splash Mountain twice, I suggest get a fastpass, get in the stand-by line, and ride it. When your done, if there's time left, go to Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and by that time, you can get in the fastpass line for Splash Mountain. Thanks to Gabriella for this tip!  If you stay at the Magic Kingdom through the fireworks show to park closing, you will be leaving with thousands of others also trying to get to the main parking lot and their cars. As you exit the Magic Kingdom, you'll no doubt notice huge lines to get on the Disney Transportation Buses, the Steamboats across the Lagoon, and especially up the ramp to the Monorail to the Ticket and Transportation Center. What you will also notice is that while those three transportation methods have lines and long waits comparable to the most popular rides, the one ramp that is sparsely used is the Monorail to Resorts. Save yourself lots of time, pushing, shoving, short fuses and all around inconvenience after a long day of walking - Take the Monorail to the Resorts. First stop is the Contemporary Hotel, second stop? you may have guessed it by now, The Transportation and Ticket Center! Since the sign reads To Resorts, people looking to get to the TTC follow that sign. Try this Sneaky Trick on your next visit and you will find that you not only get to your car faster, but will beat the biggest crunch of cars exiting - because all those people are still waiting for a ride to the TTC! Thanks to Larry for this tip!  We recently visit WDW 4/2/04 to 4/10/04. We learned of a new service that just open a few weeks prior, called quot;Kiddie Conciergequot;. It was located in Tomorrowland at the MK. The purpose is to give a break to preschool and younger children, as well as their parents. It was a clean, quiet, air conditioned room with a cast member at the front desk, who helped us to look up dining availability. There was a large room with beanbag chairs for the kids, couches for the kids and/or adults, while a movie was playing. There was a play area with some toys for toddlers. There were men's and women's bathrooms, with a door you could lock for privacy. There was a diaper changing room and yet another small room with rocking chairs, which I assume was there for nursing mothers. There was a kitchenette with a microwave to heat a bottle, a refrigerator, which I assumed had ice and a water cooler with hot and cold water, as well as cups. We changed our 2 yo son's diaper there, but stayed for about 15 minutes, just enjoying the quiet break from the walking and the heat. Thanks to Brian for this Notes: - Cool! You Must See This  - Kids Will Love These Please send any hotel, attraction, and restaurant reviews from your trip when you return to http://www.guide2wdw.com/toppage1.htm. Email trip reports or menus to laura@guide2wdw.com. Thanks! Copyright © 2005 by A Complete Guide To Walt Disney World, All Rights Reserved.
  • 2. COMPLIMENTS OF A COMPLETE GUIDE TO WALT DISNEY WORLD Visit us on the web at http://www.guide2wdw.com Version 5.0 – Send me email at laura@guide2wdw.com with suggested changes! tip!  A couple of years back a friend and I had gone to the Magic Kingdom on her birthday. We went to guest services to activate tickets we already had and found out that they will give you a birthday pin if you are there on your birthday. They also said that every park has their own birthday pins designated for the individual park. The one from the Magic Kingdom has Mickey Mouse in front of Cinderella's Castle and it reads quot;Today is My Birthday.quot; Everyone imaginable wished her a happy birthday and the barbershop quartet sang happy birthday to her. Each park does something special. We only discovered the Magic Kingdom end of it. Thanks to Jennifer for this tip!  The only ride we were disappointed in was the Winnie-the Pooh ride in the Magic Kingdom. We'd read it was one that shouldn't be missed. When we got in line, the sign said the wait for the ride would be 45 minutes. It was more like an hour and a half and the ride lasted maybe 2 or 3 minutes!! My advice: skip it! The Buzz Lightyear Ride is much more fun!!!! The kids loved that one. Thanks to Kathy for this tip!  A great place to watch the fireworks in the Magic Kingdom is from the dining terrace at the Plaza Pavilion. You get to sit in an uncrowded area with the added benefit of having Tinkerbell coming right at you! Send someone from your party to Main St to get pastries, ice cream, coffee, etc, to fill the time before and after the fireworks. Thanks to Chris for this tip!!!  Ok, so you have no interest in waiting around to see a parade in the Magic Kingdom. But make sure you are in the area of the park you want to be when the parade starts. Traveling around the park especially on the parade route becomes next to IMPOSSIBLE. I was at the Haunted Mansion and needed to go to ride Splash Mountain because I had a fastpass, and it took me at least 20-30 minutes to make that short trip simply because of the parade. However if your not where you want to be, don't be afraid to cross the street during a parade, sure you may not be supposed to but if the crowds are so large they can't tell where you wander off after, this will allow you to get to your destination slightly faster than staying on the same side of the street and meandering along the sidewalk to go from one land to another. Thanks to Chris Shumeyko for this tip!!!  Here's a great tip for riding the 3 Mountains! Get in line for the mountains later at night right before the parade and fireworks start, so probably around 7:30 the lines will die down somewhat because of people eating dinner and getting ready for the parade. Leave Big Thunder Mountain and Splash Mountain for the night and ride Space Mountain during the day. This is a good plan because standing in line for Splash and Thunder can get HOT during the day where as Space Mountain has an indoor line which is air conditioned. This will pay off because there are no lines during Spectromagic and the Fireworks at night on any of the Mountains! So hit the smaller rides during the day and save the mountains for later at night! This really does save on time and you get more rides out of it! Thanks to Mark for this tip!!!  During a parade - especially SpectroMagic - walk through the shops as much as possible. You can walk almost all of Main Street inside if you stay on the right hand side (right side as you are looking at the entrance). Thanks to Jennifer for this tip!!!  I highly recommend if traveling to the Magic Kingdom with children under two years old going the month of October because crowds are small and the weather is not too hot. Thanks to Julio for this tip!!!  Try to see Mickey somewhere else other than in the Judges Tent in Toontown. We were there in January and there were only about 15 people in front of us in line. We still waited about 15-20 minutes. Our kids were restless. Although we got pictures, it really wasn't worth the wait. Thanks to David for this tip!!!  At the MK, don't sit in front of Cinderella's castle for the fireworks. They are shot from behind the castle, and Notes: - Cool! You Must See This  - Kids Will Love These Please send any hotel, attraction, and restaurant reviews from your trip when you return to http://www.guide2wdw.com/toppage1.htm. Email trip reports or menus to laura@guide2wdw.com. Thanks! Copyright © 2005 by A Complete Guide To Walt Disney World, All Rights Reserved.
  • 3. COMPLIMENTS OF A COMPLETE GUIDE TO WALT DISNEY WORLD Visit us on the web at http://www.guide2wdw.com Version 5.0 – Send me email at laura@guide2wdw.com with suggested changes! you don't see much if you are in front. Thanks to Bobbie for this tip!!!  Don't miss the new show Disney puts on in front of Cinderella's Castle. You will see about 2 dozens of Disney characters and after the short show they come down and walk around with the people there. Thanks to Miros for this tip!!!  I just recently went to Disney World and I found that the best place to sit for the Spectromagic parade is on the balcony of the train station, right as you enter the park. Try to get there 2 hours before. People take the chairs and tables that are up there. If you sit there you can see the castle for the fireworks perfectly and also be able to watch the parade sitting in a chair and up high so you won’t have to over look anyone. Thanks to Larry for this tip!!!  To get a curb seat for the SpectroMagic parade, you must line up 2 hours before. We lined up 1 ½ hrs before and couldn't find a curb seat. Thanks to Toni for this tip!!!  We got to see the Magic Kingdom Parade in Frontier Land and that is where the parade started. It was wonderful and we had a great spot...my youngest daughter got to participate in the parade with one of the mice from Cinderella and that made her week. I don't know if it starts there every time but it did that day around 3 or 4 p.m. Tuesday seemed like a great day to visit the Magic Kingdom because on Monday it seemed like that is where everyone was headed. So I would wait until after Monday before visiting Magic Kingdom. Thanks to Robin for this tip!!!  Right before closing of the Magic Kingdom (it was 9 the day we were there) about 8:45 we ran to the Judges tent where the characters are- not Mickey of course- but others. And there was no one there--no lines at all. There ended up being about 10 of us in there and all the characters! It was great. There was Pooh, Eeyore, Tigger, Cinderella, Daisy & Perla, Chip & Dale and Minnie Mouse. And because no one was there they hung out all together and played with the kids. It was so neat! Tigger was doing Cart-Wheels and playing with my son (who got a little scared ). It was so neat. The don't close the doors till actual closing time so go anytime even a minute before you can still get in. We didn't want to stay too long as they all needed to go to bed, but it was really fun. Thanks to Diane for this tip!  Do not visit the Magic Kingdom on a Monday. It is packed! This is especially true if you have children. Pushing a stroller through a jam-packed park can ruin anyone's day. On our last trip (3/00), we went to the Magic Kingdom on Monday with a 6 month old and a 2 yr. old. We were there all day and all we go to do was the Pooh ride, Bear Country Jamboree, Tiki Birds, Haunted Mansion, dinner at Liberty Tree Tavern (we had reservations), and the Electrical Parade (we caught it right after dinner). We pretty much wasted a whole day. Thanks to Christine for this tip!  At the Magic Kingdom, get there early. Visit Space Mountain first. (Our wait was 20 min.) Then head straight to Splash Mountain. There was no wait at all and we walked right through! Thanks to Megan for this tip!  Avoid using the restrooms near Fantasyland if you can help it. They are also packed, dirty and there are line- ups. Thanks to Anne for this tip!  Get to the quot;Mountainsquot; early (Space/Splash/Thunder). The lines on these get long later on.  If you plan to eat at the Liberty Tree Tavern, try and plan your dinner so that you are done 20 minutes before the Electric Light Parade starts; just step out onto the porch for a great view. Thanks to John and Karl for this tip!  It seems that in space mountain the right line is the scarier side. The left side seems not as scary. Thanks to Notes: - Cool! You Must See This  - Kids Will Love These Please send any hotel, attraction, and restaurant reviews from your trip when you return to http://www.guide2wdw.com/toppage1.htm. Email trip reports or menus to laura@guide2wdw.com. Thanks! Copyright © 2005 by A Complete Guide To Walt Disney World, All Rights Reserved.
  • 4. COMPLIMENTS OF A COMPLETE GUIDE TO WALT DISNEY WORLD Visit us on the web at http://www.guide2wdw.com Version 5.0 – Send me email at laura@guide2wdw.com with suggested changes! Sandy for this tip!  There is no need to push and shove once you are in an attraction. They only let enough people though the turn stall that will fit into the theater or ride. Every view is a good one and you will get a seat. Once you are in the first set of doors you will get a seat. So, on these types of attractions once your in, let everyone push by you. I sometimes stand alone in the back because everyone else is huddled together near the front and get a great view. Thanks to Jeremy for this tip!  At the Magic Kingdom people leave early when the fireworks go off. During some parts of the year, the fireworks don't always go off at closing time. Since most people don't know that, they leave once the fireworks are over. This leaves the park empty until the real closing time. Thanks to Jeremy for this tip!  When you are going to the parks, like the Magic Kingdom, get there about 30minutes before the park open. Why you should do this is because you will have time to ride all of your favorite rides before the crowds come. Especially the popular rides like Thunder Mountain, Splash Mountain and the popular Space Mountain. Thanks to Marilyn for this tip!  When everyone is leaving the Magic Kingdom the monorails tend to get very crowded. The Disney Staff will tell you to use the Transportation and Ticket Center monorail. It is always crowded. Use the resort monorail. This takes you to the Contemporary but stay on and you'll get to the transportation and ticket center a lot faster. Thanks to Evan for this tip!  When entering the haunted mansion, make sure you are close to the left wall. This wall will open and you will have first access to the ride. Thanks to Sue for this tip!  If you want to experience Splash Mountain but don't want to wait in line or use fast pass, just go to other rides until about 10:00pm or later then come back to it. My friends and I walked right through with no one in front of us and got on. Sure it was a little colder but worth it! Thanks to Ryan for this tip!  When entering the Magic Kingdom while the 3:00 parade is going on, hop on the train and take it to Frontierland and you miss all the crowds leaving after the parade. Thanks to Susan for this tip!  When arriving or departing from Magic Kingdom, you may be able to sit if the front car with the driver of the monorail, especially during the non-peak hours. Ask a CM when boarding the monorail. Depending on monorail driver, they may even let one of your children drive the monorail for a few seconds. Thanks to Kennith for the tip!  E-ride nights. You get out of the park around 1:00 a.m. tired and ready to get to your room only to find the tram isn't in the parking lot to pick you up. One finally did arrive after 10 min. The driver got off for some reason with no explanation. We had to walk to our car It took us about 10 min. to get to our car and there was still no sight of the tram SO remember you may have to walk to your car on E-nights. Thanks to the Carr Family for this tip!  If you are an old hat at Disney and would like a little twist, ride Splash Mountain and Thunder Mountain at night. We hit Splash Mountain late one night because we were avoiding the long lines and wow it was gorgeous and a little mysterious too. Thanks to Sarah K. for this tip! Notes: - Cool! You Must See This  - Kids Will Love These Please send any hotel, attraction, and restaurant reviews from your trip when you return to http://www.guide2wdw.com/toppage1.htm. Email trip reports or menus to laura@guide2wdw.com. Thanks! Copyright © 2005 by A Complete Guide To Walt Disney World, All Rights Reserved.
  • 5. COMPLIMENTS OF A COMPLETE GUIDE TO WALT DISNEY WORLD Visit us on the web at http://www.guide2wdw.com Version 5.0 – Send me email at laura@guide2wdw.com with suggested changes! ADVENTURELAND ATTRACTIONS Jungle Cruise  Ride Length: about 10 minutes Use Fastpass Here This attraction allows visitors to cruise down a Disney-made river touring places on four continents. Audio- Animatronics animals add to the excitement of the ride. While children will enjoy this ride, the jokes might be a little corny for older visitors. Pirates Of The Caribbean  Ride Length: about 10 minutes This indoor boat ride follows a group of Audio-Animatronics pirates adventures. While a popular attraction at the Magic Kingdom, this ride might scare young children. Swiss Family Treehouse  This attraction allows guests to walk through a recreation of the Swiss Family Treehouse. The detail in this attraction is amazing, but due to a lot of stair climbing, this attraction isn't for everyone. The Enchanted Tiki Room - Under New Management  Show Length: about 10 minutes Before the renovation of this attraction, it was one of my least favorite shows at the park (I never wanted to hear the quot;Tiki, Tiki, Tiki Roomquot; song again). However, the show has been changed for the best. After taking a seat in the Tiki room, the birds begin the show just as before. However, Iago quickly interrupts them and asks them to stop singing that horrible song. With the help of Zazu, the show is very funny and great for the whole family. The Magic Carpets Of Aladdin  This ride, which is very similar to the Dumbo attraction, consists of magic carpets that fly around a large Genie lamp. Visitors have control to move the carpets up and down and tilt them from side to side. Large camels near the attraction spit water onto the carpets as they fly by. Shrunken Ned's Junior Jungle Boats Remote-controlled boats. Extra fee applies - $1.00 for two minutes. RESTAURANTS El Pirata Y el Perico Restaurante Aloha Isle Open for Lunch and Dinner Open for Snacks Mexican Cuisine American Cuisine Inexpensive Inexpensive Counter Service Counter Service Located in Adventureland Located in Adventureland Serves tacos and taco salads. Serves vanilla and pineapple ice cream and root beer floats Sunshine Tree Terrace Open for Snacks American Cuisine Inexpensive Counter Service Located in Adventureland Serves yogurt, coffee, and drinks. Notes: - Cool! You Must See This  - Kids Will Love These Please send any hotel, attraction, and restaurant reviews from your trip when you return to http://www.guide2wdw.com/toppage1.htm. Email trip reports or menus to laura@guide2wdw.com. Thanks! Copyright © 2005 by A Complete Guide To Walt Disney World, All Rights Reserved.
  • 6. COMPLIMENTS OF A COMPLETE GUIDE TO WALT DISNEY WORLD Visit us on the web at http://www.guide2wdw.com Version 5.0 – Send me email at laura@guide2wdw.com with suggested changes! FANTASYLAND ATTRACTIONS The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh    Use Fastpass Here Ride Length: 3 minutes Travel in honey pot vehicles with Winnie the Pooh and friends through the Hundred Acre Wood. The ride begins with visitors journeying through the pages of a book about Pooh. Tigger joins the ride and teaches the honey pots how to bounce. This ride is very popular and has long lines, so use Fastpass. Cinderella's Golden Carousel  Ride Length: 2 minutes A carousel located in the middle of Fantasyland. Save this attraction until you've seen the other Fantasyland attractions. Dumbo The Flying Elephant  Ride Length: 2 minutes This attraction, similar to Astro Orbiter and Aladdin's Magic Carpets, is very popular among young children and often has long lines. Each flying elephant holds two people and has the ability to move up and down while in flight. It's A Small World  Ride Length: 11 minutes Travel by boat to view singing and dancing dolls that represent the different cultures of the world. Lines move quickly at this attraction. Mad Tea Party  Ride Length: 2 minutes Guests sit in spinning tea cups and are able to control how fast they spin. If you get dizzy easily, this ride is not for you. Peter Pan's Flight  Use Fastpass Here Ride Length: 3 minutes Once aboard a flying pirate ship, visitors travel through the story of Peter Pan by traveling to Neverland. Use Fastpass to avoid long lines. Snow White's Scary Adventures  Ride Length: 3 minutes Similar to Peter Pan's Flight, visitors to Snow White's Scary Adventures travel in mining carts through the story of Snow White. This ride has some scenes that are too scary for some children. Storytime with Belle at Fairytale Garden  Show Length: 15 minutes Belle reads a story in Fantasyland. Volunteers from the audience are asked to help Belle. Ariel's Grotto  A playground area where kids can have their picture taken with different characters. There are fountains, so kids might want to bring a change of clothes. Notes: - Cool! You Must See This  - Kids Will Love These Please send any hotel, attraction, and restaurant reviews from your trip when you return to http://www.guide2wdw.com/toppage1.htm. Email trip reports or menus to laura@guide2wdw.com. Thanks! Copyright © 2005 by A Complete Guide To Walt Disney World, All Rights Reserved.
  • 7. COMPLIMENTS OF A COMPLETE GUIDE TO WALT DISNEY WORLD Visit us on the web at http://www.guide2wdw.com Version 5.0 – Send me email at laura@guide2wdw.com with suggested changes! Mickey's PhilharMagic  Use Fastpass Here Ride Length: 12 minutes Join Donald in this musical journey. Your favorite songs from Beauty and the Beast, Lion King, Peter Pan, The Little Mermaid, and more are performed in this 3-D adventure that is great for the whole family. RESTAURANTS Cinderella's Royal Table Enchanted Grove Open for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Open for Snacks American Cuisine American Cuisine Priority Seating Required Inexpensive Moderately Priced Counter Service Table Service Located in Fantasyland Located in Cinderella's Castle in Fantasyland Serves ice cream. Character Breakfast and Lunch Breakfast is pre-plated and all-you-can-eat. Lunch is family-style dining. Dinner features soup, salad, prime rib, chicken, tuna, pork chop, salmon, and steak Pinocchio Village Haus Mrs. Potts' Cupboard Open for Lunch and Dinner Open for Snack American Cuisine American Cuisine Inexpensive Inexpensive Counter Service Counter Service Located in Fantasyland Located in Fantasyland Features hamburgers, salads, sandwiches, and hot dogs. Features ice cream, milkshakes, and sundaes. Scuttle's Landing Open for Snacks American Cuisine Inexpensive Counter Service Located in Fantasyland Serves drinks and muffins. FRONTIERLAND ATTRACTIONS Big Thunder Mountain Railroad   Height Restriction: 40quot; Ride Length: 4 minutes Use Fastpass Here This roller coaster, set in a gold mine, is one of the most popular rides in the Magic Kingdom. As a less thrilling roller coaster, Big Thunder Mountain attracts younger riders as well as those who do not like as intense rides. Lines tend to be long and the wait area does not provide much relief from the heat, so be sure to use Fastpass at this attraction. Country Bear Jamboree  Notes: - Cool! You Must See This  - Kids Will Love These Please send any hotel, attraction, and restaurant reviews from your trip when you return to http://www.guide2wdw.com/toppage1.htm. Email trip reports or menus to laura@guide2wdw.com. Thanks! Copyright © 2005 by A Complete Guide To Walt Disney World, All Rights Reserved.
  • 8. COMPLIMENTS OF A COMPLETE GUIDE TO WALT DISNEY WORLD Visit us on the web at http://www.guide2wdw.com Version 5.0 – Send me email at laura@guide2wdw.com with suggested changes! Show Length: 17 minutes The Country Bear Jamboree is a 17 minute show which children of all ages can attend, but this show is a little bit corny for older viewers. During the Christmas season, a special holiday version is presented. Frontierland Shootin' Arcade  An extra charge applies if you are interested in practicing your target aim in this arcade. Splash Mountain   Height Restriction: 40quot; Ride Length: 11 minutes Use Fastpass Here After being loaded into log flumes (each flume has 4 rows that hold 2 people), visitors travel through the story of Brer Rabbit, Brer Fox, and Brer Bear. The detail of the Audio-Animatronics animals and their homes is really impressive (You'll notice different things each time you ride). There is one spot (when the log flumes are located so that riders can see other people dropping) where the people on the right side of the flume will get wet. The story continues with Brer Rabbit begging Brer Bear and Fox to not throw him down into the Briar Patch. The drop that follows is very steep and everyone in the boat will get wet (extra water is added on hot days). Tip - sit on the left side in the back of the log flume for the driest ride. Tom Sawyer Island  Transported by raft to the island, visitors are free to explore once there. There are places for adults to sit, while children can play in caves and explore trails and bridges. Aunt Polly's Dockside Inn, located on the island, serves sandwiches and drinks. Visit early in the day, because this attraction closes at dark. RESTAURANTS Frontierland Fries Aunt Polly's Dockside Inn Open for Snacks Open for Lunch and Snacks American Cuisine American Cuisine Inexpensive Inexpensive Counter Service Counter Service Located in Frontierland Located on Tom Sawyer's Island in Frontierland Serves McDonald's Fries. Features sandwiches and ice cream. Pecos Bill Cafe Open for Lunch and Dinner American Cuisine Inexpensive Counter Service Located in Frontierland Features hamburgers, salads, sandwiches, and hot dogs. TOMORROWLAND ATTRACTIONS Stitch’s Great Escape  Height Restriction: 35quot; Use Fastpass Here Ride Length: 15 minutes At your first day as a prison guard at the Galactic Federation Prison Teleport Center, you are training to handle Notes: - Cool! You Must See This  - Kids Will Love These Please send any hotel, attraction, and restaurant reviews from your trip when you return to http://www.guide2wdw.com/toppage1.htm. Email trip reports or menus to laura@guide2wdw.com. Thanks! Copyright © 2005 by A Complete Guide To Walt Disney World, All Rights Reserved.
  • 9. COMPLIMENTS OF A COMPLETE GUIDE TO WALT DISNEY WORLD Visit us on the web at http://www.guide2wdw.com Version 5.0 – Send me email at laura@guide2wdw.com with suggested changes! quot;level onequot; prisoners. During training, a quot;level threequot; prisoner is captured. As the quot;level threequot; prisoner, otherwise known as Stitch, tries to escape, help the other prison guards catch him. While this attraction took the place of Alien Encounter, the interior of the ride looks almost identical. Don't wait longer than 5 minutes for this mediocre attraction. This ride might scare young children as there are long periods of total darkness. Tomorrowland Transit Authority  Ride Length: 10 minutes Four person vehicles transport visitors around Tomorrowland for a bird's eye view of this land. The slow moving ride travels through Space Mountain, Alien Encounter, and Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin. Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress  Show Length: 22 minutes Open Seasonally The Carousel of Progress follows a family from the early 1900s to the future highlighting the progress of technology. In the beginning, the family is excited about getting indoor plumbing and electricity, while the last scene shows the family at Christmastime enjoying a new virtual reality game. Space Mountain   Height Restriction: 44quot; Use Fastpass Here Space Mountain is one of the most popular rides in the Magic Kingdom. This roller coaster takes place indoors and in total darkness. While more intense than Big Thunder Railroad, this ride isn't as bad as Rock 'n Roller Coaster. Once near the front of the ride, visitors have the option of going right (slightly scarier) or left, each path leading to a slightly different coaster. Tip - Sit in the front for a more intense ride. Tomorrowland Arcade  This arcade is located at the exit of Space Mountain. An extra fee is required if you want to play arcade games. Astro Orbiter  Ride Length: about 2 minutes The Astro Orbiter, while similar to the Dumbo ride, has some unique qualities. Visitors must travel up an elevator to reach the top of the building in order to board the jets. Once on board, riders circulate around a rocket and have the ability to make their jets go up and down. This ride tends to have a long wait, so ride early in the morning. Tomorrowland Indy Speedway  Height Restriction: 52quot; to drive Ride Length: 4 minutes Once fastened into the car, guests race along a railed tracked. The line for this attraction is typically very long for what the attraction offers. Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin   Use Fastpass Here Ride Length: 5 minutes Buzz Lightyear needs your help to defeat Zurg! After boarding their vehicle, visitors are able to spin their vehicles and shoot their laser guns at targets for points. Tip - For more points hold down the button to shoot the laser gun the whole time. Tip - Aim for the large volcano in the main room for 25,000 points. The Timekeeper  Hosted by Robin Williams, this humorous Circle-Vision 360 degree show travels through time. Notes: - Cool! You Must See This  - Kids Will Love These Please send any hotel, attraction, and restaurant reviews from your trip when you return to http://www.guide2wdw.com/toppage1.htm. Email trip reports or menus to laura@guide2wdw.com. Thanks! Copyright © 2005 by A Complete Guide To Walt Disney World, All Rights Reserved.
  • 10. COMPLIMENTS OF A COMPLETE GUIDE TO WALT DISNEY WORLD Visit us on the web at http://www.guide2wdw.com Version 5.0 – Send me email at laura@guide2wdw.com with suggested changes! Galaxy Palace Theater Seasonal Live Entertainment RESTAURANTS Auntie Gravity's Galactic Goodies Cool Ship Open for Snacks Open for Drinks American Cuisine American Cuisine Inexpensive Inexpensive Counter Service Counter Service Located in Tomorrowland Located in Tomorrowland Serves ice cream and smoothies. Lunching Pad at Rockettower Plaza Cosmic Ray's Starlight Cafe Open for Lunch and Dinner Open for Lunch and Dinner American Cuisine American Cuisine Inexpensive Inexpensive Counter Service Counter Service Located in Tomorrowland Located in Tomorrowland Features turkey legs and frozen drinks. Features chicken, hamburgers, salads, soups, and sandwiches. Tomorrowland Terrace Noodle Station Open for Lunch and Dinner Asian Cuisine Inexpensive Counter Service Located in Tomorrowland Serves noodle bowls, stir-fry, and more. MAIN STREET, USA ATTRACTIONS Cinderellabration  Watch as Cinderella finally has her coronation ceremony and officially becomes a princess. This live show on the stage at Cinderella's Castle will include other Disney Princesses as well. Main Street Vehicles  These vehicles (varies by day) provide one-way transportation from Town Square to Cinderella's Castle (and from the castle to town square). Walt Disney World Railroad  Ride Length: 20 minutes This railroad travels around the perimeter of the park. Stops are located at Mickey's Toontown Fair, Frontierland, and Main Street, U.S.A. Guest Information Board Tips, wait times, and show times City Hall Notes: - Cool! You Must See This  - Kids Will Love These Please send any hotel, attraction, and restaurant reviews from your trip when you return to http://www.guide2wdw.com/toppage1.htm. Email trip reports or menus to laura@guide2wdw.com. Thanks! Copyright © 2005 by A Complete Guide To Walt Disney World, All Rights Reserved.
  • 11. COMPLIMENTS OF A COMPLETE GUIDE TO WALT DISNEY WORLD Visit us on the web at http://www.guide2wdw.com Version 5.0 – Send me email at laura@guide2wdw.com with suggested changes! Information and Guest Relations RESTAURANTS Crystal Palace Casey's Corner Open for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Open for Lunch and Dinner American Cuisine American Cuisine Priority Seating Required Inexpensive Moderately Priced Counter Service Table Service Located in Main Street, U.S.A. Located on Main Street, USA Features hot dogs and French fries. Character Dining (Pooh and Friends) Features breakfast buffet Lunch buffet with salads, sandwich meats, and barbeque chicken. Dinner buffet with shrimp, salads, pasta, prime rib, vegetables, and desserts. Plaza Ice Cream Parlor Main Street Bake Shop Open for Snacks Open for Breakfast and Snacks American Cuisine American Cuisine Inexpensive Inexpensive Counter Service Counter Service Located in Main Street, USA Located on Main Street, USA Serves ice cream. Features pastries, cakes, and cookies. Tony's Town Square The Plaza Restaurant Open for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Open for Lunch and Dinner Italian Cuisine American Cuisine Priority Seating Recommended Priority Seating Recommended Moderately Priced Inexpensive Table Service Table Service Located in Main Street, USA Located in Main Street, USA Breakfast - eggs, waffles, and fruit Features sandwiches, salads, hamburgers, and ice cream. Lunch and Dinner - pasta, shrimp, pork chops, chicken, and beef. LIBERTY SQUARE ATTRACTIONS The Hall of Presidents  Show Length: 23 minutes An educational, entertaining show on the nation's presidents. Each president is represented in a lifelike fashion, but only George W. Bush and Lincoln speak. While not as good as the American Adventure at Epcot, the twenty-three minute long show provides relief from the Florida sun in an air-conditioned pavilion. The Haunted Mansion  Ride Length: about 9 minutes Visitors are taken into the main room of the mansion where the ceiling is magically quot;raisedquot;. From there, riders are loaded into carts in pairs to ride through the haunted house. Throughout the ride, visitors are introduced to the 999 ghosts and even get the chance to have one ride in their cart. Tip - When you enter the quot;stretch roomquot;, stand on the side closest to the fireplace as you enter, as there are two stretching rooms side by side, and the exit is always Notes: - Cool! You Must See This  - Kids Will Love These Please send any hotel, attraction, and restaurant reviews from your trip when you return to http://www.guide2wdw.com/toppage1.htm. Email trip reports or menus to laura@guide2wdw.com. Thanks! Copyright © 2005 by A Complete Guide To Walt Disney World, All Rights Reserved.
  • 12. COMPLIMENTS OF A COMPLETE GUIDE TO WALT DISNEY WORLD Visit us on the web at http://www.guide2wdw.com Version 5.0 – Send me email at laura@guide2wdw.com with suggested changes! between them. Liberty Belle Riverboat  Ride Length: 20 minutes This twenty minute boat ride on a three leveled paddleboat travels around the Tom Sawyer Island. While not a major attraction, this ride is good for relaxing during crowded afternoons. This ride is open seasonally and closes at dark. RESTAURANTS Liberty Square Market Columbia Harbour House Open for Snacks Open for Lunch and Dinner American Cuisine American Cuisine Inexpensive Inexpensive Counter Service Counter Service Located in Liberty Square Located in Liberty Square Serves fruit and other snacks. Features chicken and fish strips, sandwiches, and salads. Sleepy Hollow Liberty Tree Tavern Open for Snacks Open for Lunch and Dinner American Cuisine American Cuisine Inexpensive Priority Seating Required Counter Service Moderately Priced Located in Liberty Square Table Service Features Coffee, Caramel Corn, and Fruit Cobbler. Located in Liberty Square Character dining at dinner (Minnie and friends) Features chicken, turkey, steak, salads, hamburgers, vegetables, and stuffing. MICKEY’S TOONTOWN FAIR ATTRACTIONS Donald's Boat  Children will enjoy playing in this interactive playground. Tip - Bring extra clothes because you will get wet. Mickey's Country House  Visitors are able to tour Mickey's house and even meet Mickey at the end of the tour. Minnie's Country House  A tour of Minnie's House (similar to Mickey's Country House, however, Minnie isn't at the end of the tour. Toontown Hall Of Fame  A great place to meet Disney characters. Three lines form, each leading to a different group of Disney character (Winnie the Pooh and Friends, Princesses, Mickey and Friends, Villains, and more). The Barnstormer  Ride Length: 1 minute Height Restriction: 35quot; A short roller coaster for little kids. Judge's Tent Notes: - Cool! You Must See This  - Kids Will Love These Please send any hotel, attraction, and restaurant reviews from your trip when you return to http://www.guide2wdw.com/toppage1.htm. Email trip reports or menus to laura@guide2wdw.com. Thanks! Copyright © 2005 by A Complete Guide To Walt Disney World, All Rights Reserved.
  • 13. COMPLIMENTS OF A COMPLETE GUIDE TO WALT DISNEY WORLD Visit us on the web at http://www.guide2wdw.com Version 5.0 – Send me email at laura@guide2wdw.com with suggested changes! The place to meet Mickey! RESTAURANTS Toontown Farmers Market Open for Snacks American Cuisine Inexpensive Counter Service Located in Mickey's Toontown Fair Serves fruit and other snacks. Notes: - Cool! You Must See This  - Kids Will Love These Please send any hotel, attraction, and restaurant reviews from your trip when you return to http://www.guide2wdw.com/toppage1.htm. Email trip reports or menus to laura@guide2wdw.com. Thanks! Copyright © 2005 by A Complete Guide To Walt Disney World, All Rights Reserved.
  • 14. COMPLIMENTS OF A COMPLETE GUIDE TO WALT DISNEY WORLD Visit us on the web at http://www.guide2wdw.com Version 5.0 – Send me email at laura@guide2wdw.com with suggested changes! EPCOT TIPS FOR EPCOT  On the lower level of the Japanese pavilion, there is a great store selling candy, chopsticks, etc. The last time we were in the store, there was a stand where you could choose an oyster with a pearl in it. The cast member would clean it for you and put it in a cute box. Our daughter loved it. She felt like she had found a buried treasure! Thanks to Karen for this tip!  If you work for Hewlett Packard be sure and bring your id card and get an up close and personal view of the Mission Space ride. Go to the door marked HP Invent show your id and get escorted behind the scenes and receive a fast pass for you and your family. The hours are 9-5 so don't miss out. Thanks to Tim4Kim for this tip!  When choosing a spot to watch Illuminations be sure to take the wind into account. An open rail by the water is worthless if the wind is blowing in your face, all you'll see is smoke. Thanks to Jeff for this tip!  What I really want to say is when you're at the World Showcase at EPCOT, explore every inch of every country. You'll find loads of fun things just off the beaten path. There is a little area kind of behind and below the pub in England which is a really great place to watch IllumiNations! Thanks to Jeff for this tip!  If you are in EPCOT with children, I strongly suggest that you do not see HONEY I SHRUNK THE AUDIENCE. It is extremely scary and very intense for younger viewers. And don't be fooled, just because it is in the same pavilion as the IMAGINATION! attraction. Trust me, most younger kids will most definitely not enjoy HONEY I SHRUNK THE AUDIENCE. Thanks to BroadwayStar2 for this tip!!!  At Epcot the fireworks at night time was wonderful, make sure that at you be a good viewing location by the water at least an hour for a good spot, it gets pretty crowded. The Tapestry parade is just before the firework, so if you find a good place around the in the world showcase to see both. The Disney map shows the parade route, so just stick around that path for both the fireworks and parade. Thanks to Gilberto for this tip!!!  Parking tip: We went to Epcot in the afternoon. There were no parking guides to tell you where to park-cruise up to the front and see if anyone has left and grab a close spot. We went to Epcot between 3-4 two afternoons-and parked front row both times. This should work for all parks. Thanks to Ellen for this tip!!!  In Epcot, the kids loved collecting stamps for every country visited. When we went there, they got to decorate a mask in Italy, and proceed to go to all the countries. It does take the whole day to do this, since there are a lot of things to see in each country. Thanks to Clarence for this tip!!!  To really enjoy Epcot at its fullest do your best effort to catch the little shows they give outside of every quot;countryquot;. It totally enhances your experience and it helps a lot if you have little kids that don't really understand the concept of the World showcase, this way they get to see neat stuff and they can enjoy this park too. Thanks to Miros for this tip!!!  In Epcot center, there is this big igloo called Ice Station Cool. In addition to being a freezing cold Notes: - Cool! You Must See This  - Kids Will Love These Please send any hotel, attraction, and restaurant reviews from your trip when you return to http://www.guide2wdw.com/toppage1.htm. Email trip reports or menus to laura@guide2wdw.com. Thanks! Copyright © 2005 by A Complete Guide To Walt Disney World, All Rights Reserved.
  • 15. COMPLIMENTS OF A COMPLETE GUIDE TO WALT DISNEY WORLD Visit us on the web at http://www.guide2wdw.com Version 5.0 – Send me email at laura@guide2wdw.com with suggested changes! building (for those extra-hot Florida days) there are soda fountains inside with Coke products from around the world. Grab a bottle from a gift shop (or from Wal-Mart) your first day in the park and head to the Igloo. Taste the different Coke varieties until you find one you like (my favorites are the apple (from Israel I think) and watermelon from China… and AVOID ITALY’S! J ) . Fill up your bottle with soda from there (as many times as you like) and you won’t have to pay for any your entire time at Epcot. One downside is that you won’t have any ice, but in Florida the ice melts quickly anyway, so you can probably go up to any of the cafeterias and ask them for a cup of ice if you so desire. Thanks to Heather for this tip!!!  If you are spending time in another park and want to watch the fireworks in EPCOT, drive to the Boardwalk (if you are not driving, take the bus there). Park in the visitor parking area and walk to the World Showcase entrance (pretty short walk). When you get into the park, head for the Bridge near France. Even if you don't get a spot on the railing, you can see most of the show because you are slightly elevated. When the fireworks are over, head back to the boardwalk and you beat all the crowds heading back to the EPCOT Parking lot/Monorail. Grab a snack on the Boardwalk. The Beach Club has a great Ice Cream Shop called quot;Beaches and Creamquot;...awesome!!! Try the kitchen sink or the Reeses Pieces Sundae. Thanks to Sam for this tip!!!  The most delightful tea shoppe exists in Britain (by Rose & Crown) at EPCOT. Don't miss the imported crackers & cookies, and candy! You'll also find fun tea accessories (like cutting boards and aprons), and some really nice (reasonable) jewelry... nice souvenirs that don't scream WDW. Thanks to Sam for this tip!  When attempting to find a good location to view Illuminations: Reflections of Earth at Epcot's Showcase, some sources recommend snagging a lagoon side table at the Rose & Crown Pub in the United Kingdom pavilion. If you should decide to follow this advice, be prepared to eat more than just an appetizer. Epcot staff are fully aware of this tip and will only seat patrons who intend to eat a full meal. Thanks to Andrea for this tip!  Go to the World Showcase as soon as it opens at 11:00 a.m. Finish Future World in the late afternoon.  We like to only eat in the Epcot country restaurants, but after our first trip discovered how expensive it was to have dinner there. Now we have a late lunch, we try and book the last lunch seating. You get a large portion of food at about half the price, Then in the evening we just grab a snack or eat after we leave the park. It has saved us a lot of money on our trips. Thanks to Patti for this tip!  Your kids will probably like Future World better than the World Showcase.  The best place to view the fireworks/laser show is the pavillon between Mexico and Canada (right between the two stores). But get there early, because it fills up completely.  An excellent place for lunch is to buy the Fish and Chips in the United Kingdom -- but don't go in the Rose and Crown Pub. Try the food stand located right next to it (towards France).  When going on the new attraction at Epcot Center - Test Track, choose to go as a single rider, this will allow you to get onto the attraction faster than those who go in pairs. Thanks to Paul for this tip!  On the Norway boat ride Maelstrom, Get in the front of the line after getting off the boat. Then when they let you in the theatre you can follow the last group of movie viewers out of the theatre. This saves you the incredibly boring video! Thanks to Gabe for this tip!  EPCOT has a board between the Innoventions plazas that offers the wait times for each ride in both the Future and World showcase. Notes: - Cool! You Must See This  - Kids Will Love These Please send any hotel, attraction, and restaurant reviews from your trip when you return to http://www.guide2wdw.com/toppage1.htm. Email trip reports or menus to laura@guide2wdw.com. Thanks! Copyright © 2005 by A Complete Guide To Walt Disney World, All Rights Reserved.
  • 16. COMPLIMENTS OF A COMPLETE GUIDE TO WALT DISNEY WORLD Visit us on the web at http://www.guide2wdw.com Version 5.0 – Send me email at laura@guide2wdw.com with suggested changes!  One show to sit up front on is The American Adventure. Everyone will push for the middle. But the best seat is front and center. You will see every movement and expression made by the characters, and the movie potions are near the back of the quot;stagequot;. No one will be around you. Thanks to Jeremy for this tip!  If the line for test track is long, and your party doesn't mind being separated, go through the singles line, you all go through the pre show together, and when it is time to get on a car, they fill you in one by one into the empty 3rd seat when 2 people sit. On New Years Eve 1999, we walked right up to the pre show and were on the ride in 10 minutes even though the fast passes were already all gone for the day, and the line was 1 1/2 hours. Sitting in different cars (usually one behind the other) was a small price to pay for this time-saver! Thanks to Laura for this tip! FUTURE WORLD ATTRACTIONS Spaceship Earth Spaceship Earth Ride  Ride Length: 16 minutes Inside the Spaceship Earth geosphere, explore the history of communication while traveling in quot;time-travelquot; vehicles. The ride starts with ancient Egypt and ends with the near future. Tip - Lines for this ride are long in the morning, so wait until the evening for this ride. Leave a Legacy This large sculpture is covered in steel tiles that showcase visitors to Epcot. Add your picture for $35 for a one image tile and $38 for a two images tile. Universe of Energy Ellen’s Energy Adventure  Ride Length: 45 minutes (shows start every 17 minutes) The entertaining pre-show is Disney's version of Jeopardy. Hosted by Alex Trebek, this version of Jeopardy is all about energy. The contestants consist of Ellen Degeneres, Jamie Lee Curtis (Ellen's college rival), and Albert Einstein. Ellen is losing and needs a lesson in energy, so Bill Nye steps in to help where your ride begins. Wonders of Life Cranium Command  Show Length: 18 minutes This entertaining show follows a day in the life of Buzzy as he makes his first attempt as a brain pilot. Buzzy's mission is to help a 12-year-old boy, Bobby, make it through typical day of junior high school. Body Wars  Height restriction: 40 inches Ride Length: 5 minutes Similar to Star Tours (MGM), this motion simulator ride quot;shrinksquot; guests to the size of a blood cell in order to travel inside the human body to see the effects of a splinter in skin. The Making of Me  Show Length: 15 minutes Hosted by Martin Short, this film is about human reproduction. Notes: - Cool! You Must See This  - Kids Will Love These Please send any hotel, attraction, and restaurant reviews from your trip when you return to http://www.guide2wdw.com/toppage1.htm. Email trip reports or menus to laura@guide2wdw.com. Thanks! Copyright © 2005 by A Complete Guide To Walt Disney World, All Rights Reserved.
  • 17. COMPLIMENTS OF A COMPLETE GUIDE TO WALT DISNEY WORLD Visit us on the web at http://www.guide2wdw.com Version 5.0 – Send me email at laura@guide2wdw.com with suggested changes! Fitness Fairgrounds  A number of fitness-based exhibits and shows are located inside the Wonders of Life pavilion. Mission: SPACE Mission: SPACE  Height Restriction: 44 inches Use Fastpass or Single Rider Here Experience G Forces and the sensation of being weightless in Epcot's newest attraction. Whether you're the engineer, navigator, pilot, or commander, you'll enjoy this simulated flight to Mars! Tip - Use the single rider line to avoid long wait times. Test Track Test Track   Height Restriction: 40 inches Use Fastpass or Single Rider Here Ride Length: 5 minutes General Motors presents this ride featuring a simulation of what it would feel like to ride a car as it goes through a standard test track. The ride has twists and turns, goes through hot and cold weather, and reaches speeds of over 60 mph! This is a great ride, and not too intense for the light of heart. Tip - Due to popular demand, be sure to get a Fastpass early in the morning. Fairly often, Test Track is out of Fastpasses by early afternoon. Tip - Use the single rider line to avoid long wait times. Ice Station Cool  Hot and thirsty? Walk through this air-conditioned covered area and cool off. At the end, there is a room where you can sample coke products from around the world. Journey Into Imagination Honey, I Shrunk The Audience   Use Fastpass Here Show Length: 20 minutes Just as Dr. Wayne Szalinski is about to receive the Inventor of the Year Award for his shrinking machine, an accident occurs and instead of demonstrating how to shrink luggage, Szalinski shrinks the audience. This 3-D show might be too intense for some who do not like snakes, lions, or mice. Journey Into Imagination With Figment  Ride Length: about 12 minutes Figment has returned! Ride with Figment through the senses of sight, smell, and sound. Visit Doctor Channing's brightly colored, yet predictable, labs as Figment cautions him to set his imagination free. Figment puts a show- stopping end to conventional behavior. The rest of this open house is thanks to Figment and his best sense - imagination. A wonderful improvement to the last version, but falls short of the original. What If Labs  Walk-through Hands-on exhibits for the imagination. Notes: - Cool! You Must See This  - Kids Will Love These Please send any hotel, attraction, and restaurant reviews from your trip when you return to http://www.guide2wdw.com/toppage1.htm. Email trip reports or menus to laura@guide2wdw.com. Thanks! Copyright © 2005 by A Complete Guide To Walt Disney World, All Rights Reserved.
  • 18. COMPLIMENTS OF A COMPLETE GUIDE TO WALT DISNEY WORLD Visit us on the web at http://www.guide2wdw.com Version 5.0 – Send me email at laura@guide2wdw.com with suggested changes! The Land New! Soarin'   Height Restriction: 40 inches Use Fastpass or Single Rider Here Experience what it would be like to hang glide over California. This attraction gives you a bird's-eye view of some of California's most popular attractions. Living with the Land  Use Fastpass Here Ride Length: 14 minutes Take a boat ride to learn more technological advancements in agriculture. The ride begins with an introduction of the land before humans came along. The boat visits five greenhouses that use hydroponics to grow food (which are used at Disney restaurants). The Circle of Life  Show Length: 15 minutes Simba, Timon, and Pumbaa join forces in this film to remind us that our actions affect the environment around us. The Living Seas The Living Seas  Walk-through The Oceans. Where did they come from? Find out at the Living Seas. Your visit to the living seas begins with a short film about the ocean. Visitors take a short ride through the aquarium and then are given the choice to either visit exhibits (first floor) or view ocean life (second floor). Innoventions Innoventions East   Walk-through Interactive exhibits include the future of homes, cars, Internet, websites, and communication. Innoventions West   Walk-through Exhibits from the future include voice recognition software, home theaters, video games (some cost extra), medical advancements, solutions to hunger and health problems, and new ways to share information. RESTAURANTS Electric Umbrella Coral Reef Open Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Open for Lunch and Dinner American Cuisine Seafood Inexpensive Priority Seating Recommended Counter Service Notes: - Cool! You Must See This  - Kids Will Love These Please send any hotel, attraction, and restaurant reviews from your trip when you return to http://www.guide2wdw.com/toppage1.htm. Email trip reports or menus to laura@guide2wdw.com. Thanks! Copyright © 2005 by A Complete Guide To Walt Disney World, All Rights Reserved.
  • 19. COMPLIMENTS OF A COMPLETE GUIDE TO WALT DISNEY WORLD Visit us on the web at http://www.guide2wdw.com Version 5.0 – Send me email at laura@guide2wdw.com with suggested changes! Located near Innoventions Expensive Serves hamburgers, chicken sandwiches, and chicken Table Service fingers. Located in the Living Seas Pavilion Features tuna, salmon cakes, cream of lobster soup, mahi mahi, lobster, scallops, and chicken. Garden Grill Restaurant Fountain View Espresso and Bakery Open for Lunch and Dinner Open for Snacks American Cuisine American Cuisine Priority Seating Recommended Inexpensive Moderately Priced Counter Service Table Service Located near Innoventions Located in the Land Pavilion Features desserts, pastries, and coffee. Character Dining (Mickey and friends) All you can eat featuring typical breakfast foods. Lunch and dinner (All you can eat) offer fish, salad, steak, and vegetables. Sunshine Season Open for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner American Cuisine Inexpensive Food Court Located in the Land Pavilion Features pasta, baked potatoes, sandwiches, soup, barbeque, and ice cream. WORLD SHOWCASE ATTRACTIONS El Rio Del Tiempo: The River of Time  Ride Length: 7 minutes Inside the Mexico pavilion, take a boat ride through Mexican cultural history. Maelstrom  Ride Length: 15 minutes Use Fastpass Here Travel along the North Sea in this boat ride that includes encounters with Vikings and trolls. The boat enters a mild storm and then docks in a nearby fishing village. This boat ride is very mild with only one small drop. After getting off the boat, visitors enter a theater to watch a short movie about Norway. Tip - If you want to avoid watching the movie, enter the theater quickly, walk straight through the row, and exit with the group that went before you. Reflections of China  Movie Length: 14 minutes A 360 degree film that features China's main attractions. The American Adventure Show   Show Length: 30 minutes Hosted by Benjamin Franklin and Mark Twain, this show uses audio-animatronics and film clips to tell the history of the United States. The show starts with the Mayflower and the writing of the Declaration of Independence and Notes: - Cool! You Must See This  - Kids Will Love These Please send any hotel, attraction, and restaurant reviews from your trip when you return to http://www.guide2wdw.com/toppage1.htm. Email trip reports or menus to laura@guide2wdw.com. Thanks! Copyright © 2005 by A Complete Guide To Walt Disney World, All Rights Reserved.
  • 20. COMPLIMENTS OF A COMPLETE GUIDE TO WALT DISNEY WORLD Visit us on the web at http://www.guide2wdw.com Version 5.0 – Send me email at laura@guide2wdw.com with suggested changes! ends with The Great Depression and World War II. The show ends with a short film featuring famous people in American History. American Gardens Theatre Showcases various live entertainment. Impressions de France  Show Length: about 20 minutes A 200 degree film that features France's main attractions. O Canada!  Show Length: 22 minutes A 360-degree film that features Canada's main attractions. World Showcase Live Entertainment – See Times Guide for Show Times Dragon Legend Acrobats (China) Mariachi Cobre (Mexico) Spelmanns Gledje (Norway) Live Entertainment Live Mariachi Entertainment Norwegian Folk Music World Showcase Players (Italy) Si Xian (China) Oktoberfest Musikanten Live Entertainment Classical Music (Germany) Live Show Epcot Vybe (USA) Spirit of America Fife & Drum Voices of Liberty (USA) Swing, Gospel, and Jazz Music Corps (USA) Live a cappella performance Live Entertainment Mo'rockin (Morocco) Matsuriza (Japan) Miyuki (Japan) Live Entertainment Live Entertainment Live Entertainment Pub Pianist (United Kingdom) Serveur Amusant (France) The British Invasion (United Pianist Live Entertainment Kingdom) British Rock 'n Roll Band World Showcase Players (United Off Kilter (Canada) Kingdom) Celtic Music Comedy RESTAURANTS Bistro de Paris Biergarten Open for Dinner Open for Lunch and Dinner French Cuisine German Cuisine Priority Seating Recommended Priority Seating Recommended Expensive Moderately Priced Table Service Table Service Located in the France Pavilion Located in the Germany Pavilion Notes: - Cool! You Must See This  - Kids Will Love These Please send any hotel, attraction, and restaurant reviews from your trip when you return to http://www.guide2wdw.com/toppage1.htm. Email trip reports or menus to laura@guide2wdw.com. Thanks! Copyright © 2005 by A Complete Guide To Walt Disney World, All Rights Reserved.
  • 21. COMPLIMENTS OF A COMPLETE GUIDE TO WALT DISNEY WORLD Visit us on the web at http://www.guide2wdw.com Version 5.0 – Send me email at laura@guide2wdw.com with suggested changes! Featuring filet mignon, salmon, snails, lobster, rack of A buffet featuring sausages, salads, and other authentic lamb, and duck. German food. Cantina de San Angel Boulangerie Patisserie Open for Lunch and Dinner Open for Desserts and Snacks Mexican Cuisine French Cuisine Inexpensive Inexpensive Counter Service Counter Service Located outside the Mexico Pavilion Located in the France Pavilion Features burritos, nachos, churros, and tacos. Serves desserts and pastries. Kringla Bakeri og Kafe Harry Ramsden Open for Lunch, Snacks and Desserts Open for Lunch and Dinner Norwegian Cuisine British Cuisine Inexpensive Inexpensive Counter Service Counter Service Located in the Norway Pavilion Located outside of the United Kingdom Pavilion Serves smoked salmon, turkey, and ham sandwiches, Features fish and chips. and a variety of cakes and desserts. Les Chefs De France Le Cellier Steakhouse Open for Lunch and Dinner Open for Lunch and Dinner French Cuisine Steakhouse Priority Seating Recommended Priority Seating Recommended Expensive Moderately Priced Table Service Table Service Located in the France Pavilion Located in the Canada Pavilion Features lobster bisque, seafood casserole, salmon, Features cheese soup, salads, and steaks. shrimp, veal, chicken, and duck. L'Originale Alfredo di Roma Ristorante Liberty Inn Open for Lunch and Dinner Open for Lunch and Dinner Italian Cuisine American Cuisine Priority Seating Recommended Inexpensive Moderately Priced Counter Service Table Service Located in the American Adventure Pavilion Located in the Italy Pavilion Features hamburgers, chicken sandwiches, sandwiches, Features salads, pasta, veal, and tiramisu. salads, and chicken fingers. Matsu No Ma Lounge Lotus Blossom Cafe Open for Snacks Open for Lunch and Dinner Japanese Cuisine Chinese Cuisine Inexpensive Inexpensive Lounge Counter Service Located in the Japan Pavilion Located near the China Pavilion Features sushi, tempura, and drinks. Serves egg rolls, lo main, and sweet & sour chicken. Princess Storybook Dining Nine Dragons Open for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Open for Lunch and Dinner American Cuisine Priority Seating Recommended Priority Seating Recommended Chinese Cuisine Expensive Moderately Priced Table Service Table Service Located in the Norway Pavilion Notes: - Cool! You Must See This  - Kids Will Love These Please send any hotel, attraction, and restaurant reviews from your trip when you return to http://www.guide2wdw.com/toppage1.htm. Email trip reports or menus to laura@guide2wdw.com. Thanks! Copyright © 2005 by A Complete Guide To Walt Disney World, All Rights Reserved.
  • 22. COMPLIMENTS OF A COMPLETE GUIDE TO WALT DISNEY WORLD Visit us on the web at http://www.guide2wdw.com Version 5.0 – Send me email at laura@guide2wdw.com with suggested changes! Character Dining (Princesses) Located in the China Pavilion All-you-care-to-eat family-style. Features lemon chicken, sesame chicken, mu shu pork, and moo goo gai pan. Refreshment Port Refreshment Cool Post Open for Snacks Open for Snacks Inexpensive Inexpensive Counter Service Counter Service Located near Canada Located in the World Showcase Serves McDonald's Fries, McNuggets, and McFlurry Serves ice cream and drinks. Desserts. Rose & Crown Dining Room Restaurant Marrakesh Open for Lunch and Dinner Open for Lunch and Dinner Priority Seating Recommended Priority Seating Recommended British Cuisine Moroccan Cuisine Moderately Priced Expensive Table Service Table Service Located in the United Kingdom Pavilion Located in the Morocco Pavilion Features fish and chips, salmon, prime rib, and soup. Features salads, shish kabobs, chicken, lamb, and couscous. Sommerfest San Angel Inn Open for Lunch and Dinner Open for Lunch and Dinner German Cuisine Priority Seating Recommended Inexpensive Mexican Cuisine Counter Service Moderately Priced Located near the German Pavilion Table Service Features bratwurst, sauerkraut, and pretzels. Located in the Mexico Pavilion Features nachos, burritos, beef, shrimp, tuna, chicken, and enchiladas. Tempura Kiku Tangierine Cafe Open for Lunch and Dinner Open for Lunch and Dinner Priority Seating Not Required Moroccan Cuisine Japanese Cuisine Inexpensive Moderately Priced Counter Service Table Service Located in the Morocco Pavilion Located in the Japan Pavilion Features Mediterranean sandwiches, salads, and Features sushi and tempura chicken, beef, shrimp, and shawarma platters (chicken and lamb). scallops. Yakitori House Teppanyaki Dining Room Open for Lunch and Dinner Open for Lunch and Dinner Japanese Cuisine Priority Seating Recommended Inexpensive Japanese Cuisine Counter Service Moderately Priced Located near the Japan Pavilion Table Service Features tempura, shrimp, chicken, beef, and soup. Located in the Japan Pavilion Features chicken, beef, scallops, shrimp, and lobster. Notes: - Cool! You Must See This  - Kids Will Love These Please send any hotel, attraction, and restaurant reviews from your trip when you return to http://www.guide2wdw.com/toppage1.htm. Email trip reports or menus to laura@guide2wdw.com. Thanks! Copyright © 2005 by A Complete Guide To Walt Disney World, All Rights Reserved.
  • 23. COMPLIMENTS OF A COMPLETE GUIDE TO WALT DISNEY WORLD Visit us on the web at http://www.guide2wdw.com Version 5.0 – Send me email at laura@guide2wdw.com with suggested changes! MGM TIPS FOR MGM  Get to MGM Studio's before the park actually opens. Before they let the rope go down, they make it clear on which Cast Member is the leader to Tower of Terror and which is the leader to Rock N Roller Coaster. Everyone usually goes to Tower of Terror, so go to Rock N Roller Coaster first. When we went, my dad and I were 2 of the 3 people on their way to the ride. We got to be in the front seat on the first ride of the day. When your done, ride it again. Everyone will still be over at Tower of Terror. When your finished with your second ride, everyone will be done with Tower of Terror and be on their way to Rock N Roller Coaster, so the line will be shorter on Tower of Terror. Thanks to Gabriella for this tip!  When going to see Muppets 3D at MGM, work your way down to the bottom (lower) waiting area. You still get a good view of the pre-show and when you enter the theater, you are sitting closer to the screen and you get to enjoy more of the special effects. But when the doors open to enter the theater, let few people go in front of you. The first people in have to move all the way across and this will leave you a seat in the middle.........good luck. Thanks to Mark for this tip!  When I visited Disney last year, I purchased the meal and show of Fantasmic, I went to eat at Mama Melrose, it was great... but when we got out to go to the show, it started to rain and the show was cancelled. I was disappointed because we had spend so much on the meal and reserved sittings at the show. The next day, I went back to the restaurant and talked to the manager and they gave us more tickets to go see the show. So if you are nice and go back you can get more tickets. Of course you have to be there at least a few days. Thanks to Nathalie for this tip!  If you want to ride both Rock N’ Roller Coaster and the Tower of Terror, get a fastpass for Rock N’ Roller Coaster and then get in the standby line for Tower of Terror (or vice-versa). You can ride the two biggest attractions in less than an hour! Thanks to Sean for this tip!!!  If you are in the MGM arrive half hour before the parade start an go in front of the Mickey hat to get a nice place to see it, just look for the handicap area and you will see when the characters come and go. When the parade finish walk after them and go directly to the last show of Beauty and the beast. Thanks to Francisco for this tip!!!  Do not miss for any reason riding the Tower of Terror. I am afraid of heights but this ride is so amazing you MUST do it. It doesn't feel in your stomach like the falls in a roller coaster, it just feels amazing, like floating. I guarantee that you will enjoy it and it won't hurt a bit. Trust me! Thanks to Miros for this tip!!!  When you first get to MGM, you need to ride the Tower of Terror and Aerosmith's Rock N Roller Coaster first. The lines get long fast plus both rides are close to each other so ride one and go ride the other quick. Thanks to Robin for this tip!!!  At MGM, the newly-remodeled 50's Prime Time Cafe -- made of small retro kitchen settings with tv's showing our fave sitcoms of the day -- was awesome! Fabulous service by our quot;cousinsquot;, lots of Mom's rules to follow, comradory among each kitchen's guests, and really, really good food. Try the chicken pot pie and S'mores dessert! Priority reservations highly recommended. Thanks to Sam for this tip!  The personalized name tags a writer submitted are at the 5&10 at MGM ($5 and so much fun to wear!). They don't have every name pre-imprinted, of course, but you can get the tags specially made. There are blanks Notes: - Cool! You Must See This  - Kids Will Love These Please send any hotel, attraction, and restaurant reviews from your trip when you return to http://www.guide2wdw.com/toppage1.htm. Email trip reports or menus to laura@guide2wdw.com. Thanks! Copyright © 2005 by A Complete Guide To Walt Disney World, All Rights Reserved.
  • 24. COMPLIMENTS OF A COMPLETE GUIDE TO WALT DISNEY WORLD Visit us on the web at http://www.guide2wdw.com Version 5.0 – Send me email at laura@guide2wdw.com with suggested changes! behind the embroidery/engraving counter. Thanks to Sam for this tip!  It takes a long time to get into Fantasmic but if you eat at one of the 3 restaurants (Brown Derby, Mama Melrose) located in the MGM Map they offer Priority Seating for the show so you don't have to wait in the line to see the show (which was worth it if you don't have to wait for 2 hours beforehand). Thanks to Michelle for this tip!  Halfway up Hollywood Boulevard (the main street) on the right is a board containing up to date ride wait time information.  If you sit in the back on the Rock N' Roller Coaster it is a lot rougher than if you sit towards the front. Thanks to Moliphino for this tip!  In Tower of Terror (Disney Studios) when you enter the first staging room (the library), immediately go to the far corner (furthest away from the door you enter the room in). After the TV presentation, the wall opens up there to the rest of the ride. At that point, choose the left line - it's quicker.  On the Backlot Studios Tour, if you don't want to get wet, sit on the right when you load the trams.  In the Voyage of the Little Mermaid, don't sit too close to the stage because it takes away from the show.  Get a copy of the MGM Studio map. Turn the map up-side-down, and you will notice the face of Mickey Mouse. Thanks to Paul for this tip!  When you ride the Rock and Roller Coaster, if you want to try to sit in the front car, get in line on the right side. (There will be two lines). Thanks to Chris for this tip!  At the Star Tours Attraction, the further back in the spacecraft you are, the rougher the ride.  Last year my 13 year old daughter and I bought personalized quot;Guest of Honorquot; pins at one of the MGM stores on Hollywood Boulevard that sells customized hats, mugs, etc. (I've attached a picture.) We wore them every day of our visit this year (9/29/00 - 10/5/00) and the reaction was AMAZING! Yes, Cast Members are already friendly and personable, but if you want EXTRA attention and interaction, WEAR ONE OF THESE PINS! Our server at our Chef Mickey's Character Breakfast called us by name from the start and wanted to know why my husband didn't have a name tag. (They don't sell quot;Dalequot; name tags - or quot;Chipquot; either - go figure.) Several characters including Ariel and Mickey Mouse signed my daughter's autograph book quot;To Christinequot; and that's pretty cool given that Mickey doesn't talk! Everywhere we went - rides, shows, food stops - we got quot;Hello, Brenda and Christinequot; and extra attention. I have two theories about why. One is that maybe they thought we were visiting Cast Members, the other is that wearing these pins made it clear that we were truly in the quot;we're ready for fun at WDWquot; mode. Whatever the reason, these pins were the best $3 investments we could have made for making a great visit even better. Thanks for Brenda for this tip! ECHO LAKE AREA ATTRACTIONS Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular  Use Fastpass Here Show Length: 30 minutes The show begins with one of the cast members picking audience members (age 18 and up) to be part of the show. Then, Indiana Jones comes from the ceiling, and after many carefully timed stunts recreates the famous quot;Boulder Notes: - Cool! You Must See This  - Kids Will Love These Please send any hotel, attraction, and restaurant reviews from your trip when you return to http://www.guide2wdw.com/toppage1.htm. Email trip reports or menus to laura@guide2wdw.com. Thanks! Copyright © 2005 by A Complete Guide To Walt Disney World, All Rights Reserved.
  • 25. COMPLIMENTS OF A COMPLETE GUIDE TO WALT DISNEY WORLD Visit us on the web at http://www.guide2wdw.com Version 5.0 – Send me email at laura@guide2wdw.com with suggested changes! Scenequot; from the beginning of quot;Raiders of the Lost Ark.quot; After that, the audience members are introduced to the some of the cast; two more scenes from quot;Raiders of the Lost Arkquot; are recreated, with the help of the audience members. Sounds Dangerous  Show Length: 12 minutes This show, starring by Drew Carey, takes place in the complete darkness (might scare small children). Carey plays a cop on the new show Undercover Live. The audience follows Carey as he attempts to find a diamond smuggler. While the show has entertaining parts, I wouldn't wait more than 10 minutes to see this show. Star Tours  Height Restrictions: 40 inches Use Fastpass Here Ride Length: 10 minutes Visitors are boarded into 40-person motion simulator spacecrafts to visit Endor. Once on board, passengers find out that this trip will be their pilot's first time flying alone. The new pilot has several close calls and almost crashes into several objects. Inspired by the Star Wars movie, this ride will shake and rock you, so if you have motion sickness, this isn't the ride for you. Tip - The further back in the spacecraft you are, the rougher the ride. SUNSET BOULEVARD AREA ATTRACTIONS Beauty and the Beast Live on Stage  Show Length: 30 minutes This show brings to life an abridged version of Disney's Beauty and the Beast. The show performs such songs as quot;Be Our Guestquot;, quot;Beauty and the Beastquot;, and quot;Bellequot;. After the fight scene around the castle, the beast is transformed into a prince. The show is very entertaining and the elaborate costumes make the show one of the best at the park. Rock N Roller Coaster   Height Restriction: 48quot; Use Fastpass Here Located right next to the Tower of Terror, Rock N Roller Coaster is a thrill seekers dream! The idea is that the Aerosmith fans need to take the fastest route to get to the concert on time (as the manager says, quot;Get the stretched limo, no, better make that the super stretched limoquot;). Riders are then loaded into their limousines (with Aerosmith music playing) and sent off into the dark. The coaster contains a double loop at the beginning and a corkscrew turn in the middle. This ride is one of the most intense rides in Walt Disney World. Tip - If you sit in the back, it is a lot rougher than if you sit towards the front. Tip - When you ride the Rock and Roller Coaster, if you want to try to sit in the front car, get in line on the right side. (There will be two lines). The Twilight Zone Tower Of Terror   Height Restriction: 40quot; Use Fastpass Here This attraction is set in the Hollywood Tower Hotel. Once inside the hotel, be sure to look around - the detail of the lobby is amazing. From there, visitors are sent into the library for a pre-show. Tip - once in the library, move to the opposite corner you entered. This door will open into the basement where you will be loaded into the elevator. Tip - In the basement, go to the left line - it's quicker. Once loaded into the elevator, the elevator travels through the hotel. Before dropping (three time total), the elevator is brought to the front of the hotel where a door opens allowing passengers to have a bird's eye view of the park. Notes: - Cool! You Must See This  - Kids Will Love These Please send any hotel, attraction, and restaurant reviews from your trip when you return to http://www.guide2wdw.com/toppage1.htm. Email trip reports or menus to laura@guide2wdw.com. Thanks! Copyright © 2005 by A Complete Guide To Walt Disney World, All Rights Reserved.
  • 26. COMPLIMENTS OF A COMPLETE GUIDE TO WALT DISNEY WORLD Visit us on the web at http://www.guide2wdw.com Version 5.0 – Send me email at laura@guide2wdw.com with suggested changes! Fantasmic  Show length: 25 minutes Disney recommends getting to this show at least an hour ahead of time. This show takes place at the Hollywood Hills Amphitheater. The show basically consists of a water pageant with fireworks and music. Each float contains different Disney characters. While some people love this show, I felt that the show didn't follow a natural progression. Most people probably want to see this show once, but I have no desire to go back due to the long wait and crowds. HOLLYWOOD BOULEVARD AREA ATTRACTIONS The Great Movie Ride  Ride Length: about 22 minutes This ride, set in Mann's Chinese Theater, travels through the greatest movies ever made. Movies like quot;The Wizard of Ozquot;, quot;Mary Poppinsquot;, and quot;Aliensquot; are brought to life with Audio-Animatronics Characters. In the middle of the ride, a violent life-action scene takes place that might scare small children. The ride concludes with clips from several different movies. MICKEY AVENUE AREA ATTRACTION Disney-MGM Studios Backlot Tour  Tour Length: 35 Minutes The tour starts with a demonstration on the creation of storm scenes in movies (audience participation is requested). Next, visitors are loaded onto trams (sit on the right if you don't want to get wet) and are driven past sights including the homes from Golden Girls and Empty Nest (Interesting fact - The homes are only partial structures, shown later in the tour). Next stop on the tour is Catastrophe Canyon - the highlight of the tour - where the Canyon is set on fire (those sitting on the left will get wet and be closest to the flames) and then is put out, showing how filmmakers create disaster scenes. Afterwards, the tram drives by New York Street to demonstrate the illusion of a three- dimensional street with a one-dimensional set. Who Wants To Be A Millionaire - Play It   Show Length: 30 minutes The set for this show looks just like the studio of the quot;Who Wants to be a Millionairequot; show. Contestants compete against the other 599 people in the audience for a chance in the hot seat. There are two ways to get in the hot seat - fastest finger (done once at the beginning of each show) and by earning the most points (playing along in your seat). Once in the hot seat, contestants have three life lines - 50/50, ask the audience, and ask a complete stranger. Players earn points, which earn them prizes (pins and hats at the lower end). If you win the million dollars, you win a three day Disney Cruise for 4 people One Man's Dream  Film Length: 25 minutes This exhibit includes a collection of never seen before memorabilia and interviews from Walt Disney. A short film concludes the attraction. ANIMATION COURTYARD ATTRACTIONS Voyage Of The Little Mermaid  Use Fastpass Here Show Length: 17 minutes Notes: - Cool! You Must See This  - Kids Will Love These Please send any hotel, attraction, and restaurant reviews from your trip when you return to http://www.guide2wdw.com/toppage1.htm. Email trip reports or menus to laura@guide2wdw.com. Thanks! Copyright © 2005 by A Complete Guide To Walt Disney World, All Rights Reserved.