Upon hearing the name "Orlando, Florida," visions of a much-longed-for vacation filled with warm, sunny days, good food, and fun often come to mind. Orlando is primarily known for Sea World, Universal Studios, MGM, and, of course, the much beloved Disney World, the designated "Happiest Place on Earth" to millions. For those with Special Needs visiting the Disney theme parks, Stephen Ashley has written Walt Disney World with Disabilities, a comprehensive visitor's guide for handicapped guests, available on www.amazon.com .
Beth Haworth, a former Disney Cast Member and author of The Ultimate Disney World Savings Guide, available at http://www.dw-secrets.com/?gclid=COm_-dzeh5ACFSpcsgodUyjatQ , has written a fascinating book containing tips to save money on your vacation and tips for navigation through the Disney parks. For example, Ms. Haworth's book advises to go to the left instead of the right when entering the park and to use the Fast Pass Option to miss waiting in long lines.
Ms. Haworth's book advises visitors planning to stay in the Disney parks three or more days to buy the Park Hopper Pass from a Disney authorized ticket discounter, which allows visits to multiple parks in one day. If scheduling permits only a day or two in the Disney Parks, she suggests buying tickets at the entrance, which will save the cost of the online processor's fee. If staying at one of the Disney resorts, guest perks will be available, including tram transportation between hotel and the parks, and later guest hours in the parks. There is also a Disney Dining Plan to consider. Food at the Disney parks is extremely expensive. Hotel guests can purchase a Disney Dining Plan for $39 per adult per day and $14 per child aged 3-9 per day. This plan provides a snack lunch and dinner with entertainment. However, Ms. Haworth warns to make reservations as early as possible, especially at some of the best restaurants, because reservations can be difficult, if not impossible, to come by at the last minute. Reservations can be made six months in advance.
In addition to its most popular destinations, Orlando and the Central Florida area offer almost limitless shopping, restaurants, and hundreds of lesser known tourist destinations to its visitors. Where else but in Central Florida could you watch prehistoric alligator wrestling in the morning, http://gatorland.com/ , tour one of mankind's most technological wonders at the Kennedy Space Center for lunch, http://www.kennedyspacecenter.com/visitKSC/attractions/SLEpage/ , followed by shopping in the afternoon, http://www.visitorlandoonline.com/shopping.htm and conclude the day with dinner at one of Orlando's finest dinner theaters, http://www.iloveorlando.com/dining/dinner_theaters.cfm . Orlando and the Central Florida area truly have something for everyone.
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