The unofficial guide to Walt Disney World with kids 2015 1st Edition by Bob Sehlinger, Liliane J. Opsomer, Len Testa ISBN 162809026X 9781628090260

PART ONE: Basic Considerations

• Is Walt Disney World for You?

• The Age Thing

• About Inviting Your Children’s Friends

• A Few Words for Single Parents

• “He Who Hesitates Is Launched!” Tips and Warnings for Grandparents

• Order and Discipline on the Road

PART TWO: Getting Your Act Together

• Gathering Information

• Allocating Time

• Planning Your Walt Disney World Vacation Budget

• Babysitting

• Special Programs for Children

PART THREE: Where to Stay

• Some Basic Considerations

• Walt Disney World Lodging

• Walt Disney World Hotels: Strengths and Weaknesses for Families

• HOTEL INFORMATION CHART

• Lodging Outside Walt Disney World

• How to Childproof a Hotel Room

PART FOUR: Dining

• Eating Outside Walt Disney World

• WHERE TO EAT OUTSIDE WALT DISNEY WORLD

• Dining in Walt Disney World

• WALT DISNEY WORLD BUFFETS AND FAMILY-STYLE RESTAURANTS

• THE TOP 10 SNACKS AT WALT DISNEY WORLD

• WALT DISNEY WORLD RESTAURANTS BY CUISINE

PART FIVE: Disney Boot Camp: Basic Training for World-Bound Families

• The Brutal Truth about Family Vacations

• Mental and Emotional Preparation

• SMALL-CHILD FRIGHT-POTENTIAL CHART

• Physical Preparation

• Developing a Good Plan

• Logistic Preparation

• Remembering Your Trip

• Trial Run

PART SIX: Get in the Boat, Men!

• Ready, Set, Tour! Some Touring Considerations

  • ATTRACTIONS AND RIDE RESTRICTIONS

  • Character Analysis

  • CHARACTER-MEAL HIT PARADE

  • Strollers

  • When Kids Get Lost

PART SEVEN: The Magic Kingdom

• Main Street, U.S.A.

• Adventureland

• Frontierland

• Liberty Square

• Fantasyland

• Tomorrowland

• Live Entertainment and Parades in the Magic Kingdom

• Magic Kingdom Touring Plans

• Magic Kingdom Trivia Quiz

PART EIGHT: Epcot

• Kidcot Fun Stops

• Future World

• World Showcase

• Live Entertainment at Epcot

• Epcot Touring Plans

• Epcot Trivia Quiz

PART NINE: Animal Kingdom

• The Oasis

• Discovery Island

• Camp Minnie-Mickey

• Africa

• Asia

• DinoLand U.S.A.

• Live Entertainment at Animal Kingdom

• Animal Kingdom Touring Plans

• Disney’s Animal Kingdom Trivia Quiz

PART TEN: Disney’s Hollywood Studios

• Live Entertainment at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

• Disney’s Hollywood Studios Touring Plans

• Disney’s Hollywood Studios Trivia Quiz

PART ELEVEN: Universal Orlando and SeaWorld

• Universal Orlando

• Universal Studios Florida

• Disney’s Hollywood Studios Versus Universal Studios Florida

• Universal Studios Florida Attractions

• Live Entertainment at Universal Studios

• Universal Studios Florida Touring Plan

• Universal’s Islands of Adventure

• Islands of Adventure Attractions

• Islands of Adventure Touring Plan

• SeaWorld

PART TWELVE: The Best of the Rest

• The Water Theme Parks

• Wet ‘N Wild

• Aquatica by SeaWorld

• Downtown Disney

• Outdoor Recreation