Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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Frommer's Rates the Rides
Because there's so much to do, we're shifting from the star-rating system used
for rooms and restaurants to one that has a bit more range. You'll notice most
of the grades below are
As, Bs,
and
Cs.
That's because Disney designers have
done a reasonably good job on the attractions front. But occasionally our rat-
ings show
Ds
for Duds.
Here's what
Frommer's Ratings
mean:
A+
=
Your trip wouldn't be complete without it.
A
=
Put it at the top of your “to-do” list.
B+
=
Make a real effort to see or do it.
B
=
It's fun but not a “must see.”
C+
=
A nice diversion; see it if you have time.
C
=
Go if there's no wait and you can walk right in.
D
= Don't bother.
CAMERAS & FILM
Film and Kodak disposable cameras are available throughout the
park, but digital camera equipment is in far shorter supply. Services, which vary from
location to location, include CD burning, film developing, and minor repairs.
FIRST AID
It's located beside the Crystal Palace next to the Baby Care Center and
staffed by registered nurses.
LOCKERS
Lockers are located in the arcade below the Main Street Railroad Station.
The cost is $5 to $7 (depending on size), plus a $5 refundable deposit.
LOST CHILDREN
Lost children in the Magic Kingdom are usually taken to City Hall or
the Baby Care Center.
Children younger than 7 should wear name-tags inside their clothing.
PACKAGE PICKUP
Any package can be sent by a shop clerk to Guest Relations in the
Entrance Plaza; allow at least 3 hours for delivery. If you're staying overnight at a Disney
resort, you can also have all packages purchased by 7pm sent to your hotel (they will be
delivered by noon the next day).
PET CARE
Boarding is available at the Transportation and Ticket Center for $13 to
$23 per day (
&
407/824-6568
). Proof of vaccination is required.
STROLLERS
They can be rented at the Stroller Shop near the entrance to the Magic
Kingdom. The cost is $15 for a single and $31 for a double with length-of-stay rentals
available for $13 per day for a single and $27 per day for a double. Full payment is
required up front for a length-of-stay rental.
WHEELCHAIR RENTAL
For wheelchairs, go to the gift shop to the left of the ticket
booths at the Transportation and Ticket Center, or to the Stroller and Wheelchair Shop
inside the main entrance to your right. The cost is $10 for a regular wheelchair; $45, plus
a $20 refundable deposit, for electric convenience vehicles.
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MAIN STREET, U.S.A.
Designed to model a turn-of-the-20th-century American street (though it ends in a 13th-
c. European castle), this is the gateway to the Kingdom. Don't dawdle on Main Street
