Pauline Frommer's Walt Disney World and Orlando

1. Auflage 2007
ISBN: 978-0-470-12535-9
Verlag: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 342 Seiten, Format (B × H): 129 mm x 203 mm, Gewicht: 312 g

Reihe: Pauline Frommer Guides

"Full of good tips and suggestions."
--Chicago Tribune

"Packed with information on how to eat and sleep without depleting your bank account."
--Louisville Courier

Spend Less and See More in Orlando

If you'd like to get the most out of your dollar and your trip, this is the guide for you. I put a fresh spin on budget travel, showing you how to see the best for less and how to see it in a more authentic way--the way the locals do.

I offer an outside-the-box approach to accommodations in Orlando, with insider advice on how to save on hotels and on alternative options such as home and vacation rentals. Instead of splurging on a $400 resort room, you can get a luxurious three-bedroom vacation home for as little as $109 a night. Or how about enjoying one of the delicious pasta dishes at Bruno's Italian Restaurant ($13), so you can splurge on fabulous food and a picture-perfect view of the Magic Kingdom at California Grill?

Let me show you the "other" Orlando--the one only insiders know about. Dine with a NASA astronaut, tour behind the scenes of Disney's theme parks, or attend an overnight sleepover with beluga whales at SeaWorld. These are only a few of the great ways to get closer to the culture of Orlando. Read on for more!

Happy Travels,

Pauline Frommer
WINNER OF BEST GUIDEBOOK, NORTH AMERICAN TRAVEL JOURNALISTS ASSOCIATION

Autoren/Hrsg.

Cochran, Jason

Weitere Mitwirkende

Frommer, Pauline

Inhaltsverzeichnis

A Note from Pauline.

1 America's Playground.

The Sights You Must See.

The True Character of the Place.

Lodging to Make It Possible.

Food, Beyond the Chains.

The Best "Other" Experiences.

2 The Lay of the Land.

Getting Around Orlando.

Getting to Know Orlando's Layout.

3 Where to Stay, in or out of the Parks.

Home Rentals.

Orlando's Hotels.

4 Dining Options Around Town.

Walt Disney World.

Universal Orlando.

U.S. 192 & Lake Buena Vista.

International Drive & Convention Center.

Downtown Orlando.

Winter Park.

Dinnertainment.

Character Meals.

5 Walt Disney World.

Ticketing.

Eating on Site.

Navigating the Parks.

Optional Park Services.

The Magic Kingdom.

Epcot.

Disney-MGM Studios.

Disney's Animal Kingdom.

The Water Parks.

Downtown Disney.

Disney's Wide World of Sports.

6 Universal, SeaWorld & Busch Gardens.

Universal Orlando.

SeaWorld Orlando.

Discovery Cove.

Busch Gardens Africa.

7 Beyond the Major Parks.

International Drive Area.

U.S. 192 Area.

Downtown Orlando.

South of Orlando.

East of Orlando.

8 The Other Orlando.

How Orlando Works.

How Orlando Plays.

How Orlando Learns.

How Orlando Lives.

How Orlando Prays.

How Orlando Helps.

9 Outdoor Orlando.

Gardens.

Natural Springs.

Nature Reserves.

Golf.

Horseback Riding.

Hot Air Ballooning and Hang Gliding.

10 Orlando After Dark--and in the Dark.

The Theme Parks' Entertainment Districts.

Professional Sports.

The Performing Arts.

Dance Clubs, Bars & Live Music Venues.

11 Shopping: The Good, the Bad & the Discounted.

Retail Malls.

Outlet Malls.

Flea Markets.

Antiques.

Other Interesting Stores.

12 The Essentials of Planning.

Where to Find Tourist Information.

When to Visit.

Entry Requirements for Non-American Citizens.

Customs Regulations for International Visitors.

Getting to Orlando.

Travel Insurance--Do You Need It?

Traveling from Orlando to Other Parts of America.

Money Matters.

Health & Safety.

Packing.

Getting Attraction Discounts.

Specialized Travel Resources.

Staying Wired.

Recommended Books & Films.

Index.

Accommodations.

Restaurants.

Über Autor(innen)

Jason Cochran is also the author of Pauline Frommer's London. He has written for publications including Entertainment Weekly, The New York Times, New York Daily News, New York Post, Travel + Leisure and T+L Family, Budget Travel, Newsweek, TravelAge West, City, Inside.com, the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Arena (U.K.), and Who (Australia), as well as Scanorama and Seasons (Sweden). His writing has been awarded the Golden Pen by the Croatian government and was selected to appear in a permanent exhibit in the National Museum of Australia. He also devised questions for the first American season of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (ABC) and, before that, spent nearly 2 years backpacking solo around the world. As a commentator, he has appeared on CNN, CNN Headline News, CNNfn, Australia.com, WOR, Outdoor Life Network, and MSNBC.com. He is an alumnus of Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism and New York University's Graduate Music Theatre Writing Program.