Frommer's Walt Disney World & Orlando 2006

Book excerpt: Completely updated for 2006, Frommer's Walt Disney World & Orlando is the perfect trip-planner for America's #1 vacation destination--Disney World. In 2004, all of the Disney parks saw increases in attendance of 5 to 9 percent over the previous year. A total of 15.1 million people visited the Magic Kingdom in 2004, according to Amusement Business magazine. Epcot attracted 9.4 million visitors, Disney–MGM saw an attendance of 8.3 million, and Animal Kingdom racked up 7.8 million visitors. All Disney parks will celebrate Disneyland’s 50th anniversary with an 18-month-long celebration that kicks off in May 2005, and this book will cover all of the new highlights, including the opening of several new attractions, including the thrill ride Soarin’; the Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show, and the adrenaline-pumping Crush ‘N’ Gusher ride at Typoon Lagoon. The guide also includes info on the new Cypress Gardens adventure park, and Disney's newly revamped ticket structure. You'll also find individual park maps, up-to-date advice on finding the best package deals, and a free color fold-out map.