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For Fun
www.disneyworldtrivia.com
For trivia hounds and Disney lovers alike this site is the companion to Lou Mongello’s Walt Disney World Trivia Book. It features message boards, theme park news, and of course trivia galore.
www.hiddenmickeysguide.com
For mouse hunters both young and old this site is the companion to Steve Barrett’s Hidden Mickey books. It’s choc full of updates regarding the never ending additions and sightings of the most famous mouse in the world.
For Information
www.disneyworld.com
For the official line on what’s happening at Walt Disney World the mouse’s own site offers an abundance of helpful information, tons of photos, and the ability to plan and book your vacation online. If for any reason you can’t find what your looking for (which likely won’t happen as the site is really quite user friendly) head to the site map…it’s laid out in such a way that’s extremely easy to find exactly what you need and generally within only seconds. For those of you who may have visited the site previously, the numerous updates and improvements added in just the last few years will be quite apparent as not only has the content been improved but the navigation is far easier as well.
Additional official sites include the following:
www.ODPT.com for all the latest information on Disney pin trading
www.disneycruise.com for in depth and official information regarding the Disney Cruise Line
www.disneysports.com for information regarding Disney’s Wide World of Sports Complex
www.disneyquest.com for information regarding the Disney Quest interactive theme park located in Downtown Disney
www.disneyweddings.com for in depth and official information regarding planning a Disney wedding
www.disneyvacationclub.com for in depth and official information regarding the Disney Vacation Club (timeshare/ownership) program.
http//Disney.go.com/disabilities is the official source of vacation information for guests with disabilities
www.disneyland.com for information on Disneyland in California
www.tokyodisneyresort.com for information on Disneyland in Tokyo
www.disneylandparis.com for information on Disneyland and Walt Disney Studios in Paris
www.travel-insights.com
Designed as a companion to my guidebook you’ll find tons of useful information on everything Disney (along with all of the other area theme parks and offerings throughout Orlando, the Gulf coast and the Space coast) from the restaurants to the resorts to the theme parks and more. You’ll also find tons of helpful insider tips on traveling with kids in tow and how to survive the experience with your sanity (and your bank account) in tact. Timely updates, the latest changes, additions, and enhancements (including new listings and reviews), as well as the latest and greatest promotions (both at the parks and area resorts) are all included too. A calendar of events (updated weekly)including not only major happenings but smaller less advertised happenings (like show times, parades, schedule changes and so on) will help ensure you are in the know before
you go.
Personal consulting (including planning and decision assistance) is offered as well. If you would like to speak directly with Travel Insights to discuss personalized vacation planning simply visit the website and e-mail us via the appropriate link. For more information about this service (including rates) simply hit the “consulting” link at the top of the home page.
www.allearsnet.com
All Ears is yet another unofficial, though extremely thorough, site about everything Disney. It’s filled with information, reader reviews, photos galore and offers a monthly newsletter to boot.
www.mousesavers.com
If you like saving money then mousesavers is the site for you. It’s filled with secret reservation codes and discounts (and all quite well organized) you can use when booking your Disney resort as well as several Orlando area resorts and even rental cars.
In many cases the codes can save you a substantial amount off the posted rates -- sometimes even as much as 50% (though generally a bit less).
Other Useful Information
www.pscalculator.net
This site allows you to calculate how far in advance to make your Advanced Dining Reservations for the Walt Disney World restaurants and dinner shows.
Additional Unofficial Walt Disney World Sites
The sites listed here are again unofficial sites dedicated to Disney. Many offer discussion boards as well as theme park information (though some information would be considered to be rumor or speculation at times). Of the many out there the following are among the best:
www.jimhillmedia.com
www.wdwmagic.com
www.screamscape.com
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