Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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CAR ASSISTANCE
If you need a battery jump or other assistance, raise the hood of
your vehicle and wait for security to arrive. When necessary, AAA provides free towing
from the parks during park operating hours.
FIRST AID
All parks have stations marked on the handout guide maps.
INTERNET ACCESS
Disney has installed phones with large touch-screens and Inter-
net access capabilities at several locations in the theme parks, resorts, and other locations
(locations are marked on park guide maps). For 25¢ a minute, with a 4-minute mini-
mum, you can access the Internet or check your e-mail.
LOST CHILDREN
Every park has a designated spot for lost children to be reunited with
their families. In the Magic Kingdom, it's City Hall or the Baby Care Center; in Epcot, the
Earth Center or the Baby Care Center; in Disney's Hollywood Studios, Guest Relations;
and in Animal Kingdom, Discovery Island.
Children younger than 7 should wear name-tags
inside their clothing; older children and adults should have a prearranged meeting place in case
your group gets separated.
If someone gets lost, tell the first park employee you see—many
wear the same type of clothing and all have special name-tags.
PACKAGE PICKUP
Nearly all WDW stores can arrange for packages to be sent to the
front of the park. Allow at least 3 hours for delivery. If you're staying at a Disney resort,
you can also have all packages purchased by 7pm sent to your hotel (they will be deliv-
ered by noon the next day).
PARKING
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At press time, Disney charged $12 for car, light truck, and van parking, and
$13 for RVs.
PETS
It's illegal to leave yours in a parked car, even with a window cracked open; cars
become ovenlike death traps in Florida's sun. Only service animals are permitted in the
parks, but there are five (soon to be six) kennels at WDW (
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407/824-6568;
$10-$23
per day, depending on whether your pet is staying overnight and whether you are a Dis-
ney resort guest). All centers offer both day accommodations and overnight boarding.
The pet center at Disney's Ticket and Transportation Center, Epcot, and at Disney's Fort
Wilderness Campground includes two feedings and two walks per day. If, however, you're
boarding your pet at the Hollywood Studios or Animal Kingdom location, you will be
required to walk and feed your pets at least twice a day.
Proof of vaccination is required.
For more information, see chapter 11, “Fast Facts.”
SHOPS
In addition to the ones listed in the following pages, many of Disney's attrac-
tions feature small gift shops filled with merchandise and souvenirs based on that attrac-
tion's theme.
STROLLER RENTAL
Strollers are available near all of the park entrances. The cost is
$15 for a single and $31 for a double. Length-of-stay rentals are available at a rate of $13
per day for a single and $27 per day for a double. Full payment is expected up front for
length-of-stay rentals.
Tips
Smoking Alert
Disney prohibits smoking in its shops, attractions, restaurants, and ride lines
(even its resorts). There are, however, a few designated outdoor smoking areas in
the park if you feel the urge to light up.
