Fodor's Walt Disney World 2015: with Universal, SeaWorld & the Best of Central Florida (Full-color Travel Guide)
Language: English
Pages: 576
ISBN: 080414267X
Format: PDF / Kindle (mobi) / ePub
Fodor’s correspondents highlight the best of Walt Disney World, including the most thrilling rides, notable water parks, and shopping and nightlife options. Our park experts vet every recommendation to ensure you make the most of your time, whether it’s your first trip or your fifth.
MUST-SEE ATTRACTIONS from Epcot to Universal Studios
PERFECT HOTELS for every type of park visitor
BEST RESTAURANTS to satisfy adults and the kids
GORGEOUS FEATURES on Walt Disney and character meals
VALUABLE TIPS on when to go and ways to save
INSIDER PERSPECTIVE from theme-park experts
COLOR PHOTOS AND MAPS to inspire and guide your trip
course, with sand traps, water hazards, and par-3 and par-4 holes up to 75 feet long for experienced golfers. Running The World has several scenic running trails from the Grand Floridian, Polynesian, and Contemporary in the Magic Kingdom area. At the Epcot resorts, you can get your heart rate up along the promenade that circles Crescent Lake past the BoardWalk and Yacht and Beach Club resorts. If you’re staying at Port Orleans, you can work up a sweat on nearby trails; Coronado Springs guests
exudes charm, with brick streets and Spanish moss–draped oaks. Park Avenue, the main drag, is lined with unique shops edged by a landscaped park. You can take a leisurely boat tour on waterways that snake through town or visit the large collection of Tiffany glass and other artworks in the Morse Museum of American Art. To the northwest of Orlando is Mount Dora, built with citrus money in the 19th century. It’s on Lake Dora, and the shops and restaurants lining its charming streets often have a
of condominium units that are rented out as motel rooms; since each unit is individually owned, renovations at the property are continuous, but there is no uniformity. Rooms are bright and each has a different decor—many return visitors have their favorite rooms and book several years in advance. Pros: near shopping; well maintained; lots of beach; free Wi-Fi. Cons: basic rooms; motel feel. | Rooms from: $140 | 930 Ben Franklin Dr. | Lido Key | 941/388–2127, 800/232–2489 |
World Center Dr., Lake Buena Vista area | Orlando | 407/239–4200, 800/621–0638 | www.marriottworldcenter.com | 2,000 rooms, 110 suites | Breakfast. Sheraton Lake Buena Vista Resort. HOTEL | This hotel, just outside a Walt Disney World entrance, completed a total upgrade in 2013, transforming into a pool-centered oasis of cool, the perfect place to decompress after a busy day at the parks, with some guest rooms transformed into family suites with separate bedroom and bunk beds. You can play beach
themed as its Sand Lake neighbors, this restaurant has a solid menu. Start with the mandatory (if you are a true Thai fan) chicken satay or the Tulip dumplings with shrimp and chicken stuffing, or go for the Ayothaya sampler, with chicken satay, spring rolls, Tulip dumplings (dumplings stuffed with chicken and crabmeat with sweet-and-sour sauce), crab cakes, fried wonton, and Thai shrimp rolls. There’s no sensible need to eat more after that, but forge ahead and try any of the curry or noodle