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| disney world spring training: Walt Disney World Brian McDaniel, 2008-10 Walt Disney World: The Full Report is a compilation of tips, tricks and information gathered over years of visiting The Most Magical Place on Earth. The book breaks down every ride, show and attraction for each of the Walt Disney World Resort's theme parks. Unlike other theme park guide books, Walt Disney World: The Full Report is written with a sense of humor, in hopes of lightening up the typical travel book. The Full Report informs you without bogging you down with complicated, structured strategies that make you feel as though you are studying for a college entrance exam. In this edition, we welcome a new addition to the WDW: Full Report, Greg McNaughton. Greg is a former Disneyland Cast Member, and he adds his insights and experience on what the Disney parks should have been or could still be. Greg is a co-host for the popular MiceCast podcast as well as the host for Imagineering My Way and At The Main Street Cinema. Greg feels that being part of three podcasts is not enough, he is also part of the Travelears podcast. |
| disney world spring training: Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World with Kids 2019 Bob Sehlinger, Liliane Opsomer, Len Testa, 2018-09-18 An indispensable read when visiting Walt Disney World with kids The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World with Kids 2018 is JAM-PACKED with useful tips, great advice, excellent discussion, and practical travel knowledge gleaned from years of Walt Disney World travel experience. In this guidebook, authors Bob Sehlinger and Liliane Opsomer specifically address the needs of kids, with—in some cases—research and input from kids. Len Testa leads an experienced team of researchers whose work has been cited by such diverse sources as USA Today and Operations Research Forum. The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World with Kids digs deeper and offers more specific information than any other guidebook. This is the only guide that explains how to make every minute and every dollar of your vacation count. With advice that is direct, prescriptive, and detailed, it takes the guesswork out of your family vacation. Step-by-step detailed plans allow you to visit Walt Disney World with your children with absolute confidence and peace of mind. |
| disney world spring training: The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World 2017 Bob Sehlinger, Len Testa, 2016-07-18 Compiled and written by a team of experienced researchers whose work has been cited by such diverse sources as USA Today and Operations Research Forum, The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World digs deeper and offers more than any other guide. The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World explains how Walt Disney World works and how to use that knowledge to make every minute and every dollar of your vacation count. With advice that is direct, prescriptive, and detailed, it takes the guesswork out of travel by unambiguously rating and ranking everything from hotels, restaurants, and attractions to rental car companies. With an Unofficial Guide in hand, and authors Bob Sehlinger and Len Testa as guides, find out what's available in every category, from best to worst, and use step-by-step detailed plans to help make the most of your time at Walt Disney World. |
| disney world spring training: Under the March Sun Charles Fountain, 2009-03-04 There is nothing in all of American sport quite like baseball's spring training. This annual six-week ritual, whose origins date back nearly a century and a half, fires the hearts and imaginations of fans who flock by the hundreds of thousands to places like Dodgertown to glimpse superstars and living legends in a relaxed moment and watch the drama of journeyman veterans and starry-eyed kids in search of that last spot on the bench. In Under the March Sun, Charles Fountain recounts for the first time the full and fascinating history of spring training and its growth from a shoestring-budget roadtrip to burn off winter calories into a billion-dollar-a-year business. In the early days southern hotels only reluctantly admitted ballplayers--and only if they agreed not to mingle with other guests. Today cities fight for teams by spending millions in public money to build ever-more-elaborate spring-training stadiums. In the early years of the 20th century, the mayor of St. Petersburg, Florida, Al Lang, first realized that coverage in northern newspapers every spring was publicity his growing city could never afford to buy. As the book demonstrates, cities have been following Lang's lead ever since, building identities and economies through the media exposure and visitors that spring training brings. An entertaining cultural history that taps into the romance of baseball even as it reveals its more hard-nosed commercial machinations, Under the March Sun shows why spring training draws so many fans southward every March. While the prices may be growing and the intimacy and accessibility shrinking, they come because the sunshine and sense of hope are timeless. |
| disney world spring training: The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World 2018 Bob Sehlinger, Len Testa, 2017-08-08 THE trusted source of information for a successful Walt Disney World vacation Compiled and written by a team of experienced researchers whose work has been cited by such diverse sources as USA Today and Operations Research Forum, The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World digs deeper and offers more than any other guide. The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World 2018 explains how Walt Disney World works and how to use that knowledge to make every minute and every dollar of your vacation count. With advice that is direct, prescriptive, and detailed, it takes the guesswork out of travel by unambiguously rating and ranking everything from hotels, restaurants, and attractions to rental car companies. With an Unofficial Guide in hand, and authors Bob Sehlinger and Len Testa as guides, find out what’s available in every category, from best to worst, and use step-by-step detailed plans to help make the most of your time at Walt Disney World. |
| disney world spring training: The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World for Grown-Ups Eve Zibart, 2007-10 From the publishers of The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World A Tourist's Best Friend! —Chicago Sun-Times Indispensable —The New York Times A companion to The Unofficial Guide(r) to Walt Disney World(r), with hundreds of never-before-published tips for adults The Top 5 Ways The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World for Grown-Ups Can Help You Have the Perfect Trip: Tips on when to go and how to beat the crowds Practical tips on how to plan knock-out weddings, honey-moons, and anniversaries in Disney World Insider advice on Disney's exciting nightlife: Where to pop the question, dance all night, and find the best microbrews The lowdown on the best shops and souvenirs, so you can spend less time searching and more time having fun The straight story on Disney's golf and tennis facilities-as well as where to climb a rock wall and water slide at 60 mph This guide is a completely independent evaluation of Walt Disney World and has not been reviewed or approved by Walt Disney World or the Walt Disney Company, Inc. |
| disney world spring training: The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World 2016 Bob Sehlinger, Len Testa, 2015-07-20 Compiled and written by a team of experienced researchers whose work has been cited by such diverse sources as USA Today and Operations Research Forum, The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World digs deeper and offers more than any other guide. The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World explains how Disney World works and how to use that knowledge to make every minute and every dollar of your vacation count. With advice that is direct, prescriptive, and detailed, it takes the guesswork out of travel by unambiguously rating and ranking everything from hotels, restaurants, and attractions to rental car companies. With an Unofficial Guide in hand, and authors Bob Sehlinger and Len Testa as guides, find out what’s available in every category, from best to worst, and use step-by-step detailed plans to help make the most of time at Walt Disney World. |
| disney world spring training: Walt Disney World and Orlando For Dummies 2006 Laura Lea Miller, 2006-02-17 If you want to escape to a world full of fun and fantasy, head for Walt Disney World & Orlando. The area is the No. 1 family vacation destination in the U.S., and this guide will show you hundreds of reasons why. Whether you’re taking your kids or grandkids or treating your “inner child”, you’ll find tons to see and do. You can count a shark’s teeth up close or swim with a dolphin. Tour some of the world’s most unique countries at Epcot or the Haunted Mansion at the Magic Kingdom. Strap in for stomach-churning rides or take in great shows. You can check out incredible marine life, exotic wild life, or Orlando’s exciting night life. This friendly guide clues you in to must-see attractions, the best deals, great shopping options, and more. It gives you the scoop on: Walt Disney World, including The Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney-MGM Studios, Animal Kingdom, and more Other terrific theme parks, including Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure, SeaWorld and Discovery Cove, and more The best daring thrill rides, including The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man, Dueling Dragons twin roller coasters, Jurassic Park River Adventure, and the Tower of Terror Tamer rides and attractions, such as Pirates of the Caribbean, Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular, Shrek 4-D, and Kilimanjaro Safari Great shows, parades, fireworks displays, and more Like every For Dummies travel guide, Walt Disney World & Orlando For Dummies 2006 includes: Down-to-earth trip-planning advice What you shouldn’t miss — and what you can skip The best hotels and restaurants for every budget Handy Post-it® Flags to mark your favorite pages |
| disney world spring training: Walt Disney World & Orlando For Dummies Laura Lea Miller, 2008-12-16 For Dummies Travel guides are the ultimate user-friendly trip planners, combining the broad appeal and time-tested features of the For Dummies series with up-to-the-minute advice and information from the experts at Frommer’s. Small trim size for use on-the-go Focused coverage of only the best hotels and restaurants in all price ranges Tear-out “cheat sheet” with full-color maps or easy reference pointers |
| disney world spring training: The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World with Kids 2012 Bob Sehlinger, Liliane Opsomer, Len Testa, 2011-10-04 With nearly 13 million visitors, the original Disneyland Park still ranks as one of America's Top 25 Visited Sites according to Forbes Traveler. Disneyland Park and Disney's California Adventure continue a 1 billion dollar expansion with new attractions based on the successful Pixar films- new attractions already added to the park include Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage, Toy Story Mania, World of Color, and coming soon Goofy's Sky School and The Little Mermaid- Ariel's Undersea Adventure scheduled to debut in Spring 2011. In 2012, Disney's California Adventure is scheduled to continue with a 12 acre expansion adding a new land to the park based on the Pixar animated film, Cars. |
| disney world spring training: The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World with Kids 2015 Bob Sehlinger, Liliane J. Opsomer, Len Testa, 2014-08-18 The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World with Kids is packed with useful tips, great advice, excellent discussion, and practical travel knowledge gleaned from years of Walt Disney World travel experience. It is one of the few guidebooks to Disney World that specifically addresses the needs of kids with, in some cases, research and input from kids. Authors Liliane Opsomer, Bob Sehlinger, and Len Testa will help you prepare for your vacation with ease. Compiled and written by a team of experienced researchers whose work has been cited by such diverse sources as USA Today and Operations Research Forum, The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World with Kids digs deeper and offers more specific information that any other guidebook. This is the only guide that explains how to make every minute and every dollar of your vacation count. With advice that is direct, prescriptive, and detailed, it takes the guesswork out of your family vacation. Step-by-step detailed plans allow you to visit Disney World with your children with absolute confidence and peace of mind. |
| disney world spring training: The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World with Kids 2017 Bob Sehlinger, Liliane J. Opsomer, Len Testa, 2016-08-22 The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World with Kids is JAM-PACKED with useful tips, great advice, excellent discussion, and practical travel knowledge gleaned from years of Walt Disney World travel experience. In this guidebook the authors Bob Sehlinger and Liliane Opsomer specifically address the needs of kids, with--in some cases--research and input from kids. Len Testa leads an experienced team of researchers whose work has been cited by such diverse sources as USA Today and Operations Research Forum, The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World with Kids digs deeper and offers more specific information than any other guidebook. This is the only guide that explains how to make every minute and every dollar of your vacation count. With advice that is direct, prescriptive, and detailed, it takes the guesswork out of your family vacation. Step-by-step detailed plans allow you to visit Walt Disney World with your children with absolute confidence and peace of mind. |
| disney world spring training: Walt Disney World & Orlando For Dummies 2007 Laura Lea Miller, 2007-02-20 I’m going to Disney World. So are more than 15 million other people. Disney World is the number-one tourist destination in the country, and Orlando typically has almost 50 million visitors a year. Disney World includes four theme parks, a dozen other attractions, and two entertainment districts. Universal Orlando and SeaWorld add another four theme parks, three resorts, and a lively entertainment area to the Orlando mix. So how do you make the most of your time and your money? Whether you’re more interested in braving the rides or seeing the shows and the sites, this guide helps you decide where to stay, what to see, and what to do. It covers: The favorite rides and attractions (wild or mild) at all the major theme parks Great resorts, themed hotels, and all kinds of kid-friendly accommodations Orlando’s exciting nightlife at Pleasure Island, City Walk, and other hot spots Vacation package options and ways to save money Transportation around Orlando and Disney’s special transport system Orlando’s best special events Like every For Dummies travel guide, Walt Disney World & Orlando For Dummies 2007 includes: Down-to-earth trip-planning advice What you shouldn’t miss — and what you can skip The best hotels and restaurants for every budget Handy Post-it Flags to mark your favorite pages With this guide, you plan your trip to fit your style. Test your nerve on stomach-churning rides or rest and relax poolside. Mingle with the mouse or marvel at Shamu. Enjoy gourmet dining or a character meal with Goofy, Cinderella, or Simba. Head out on the Kilimanjaro Safari at Disney’s Animal Kingdom or go on a shopping safari at Disney World or in Orlando. Take in Revenge of the Mummy, Fear Factor Live and Shrek 4-D at Universal Studios Florida or dance with a German oompah band at Epcot. Test your physical limits at Islands of Adventure or get up close and personal with marine life at SeaWorld and Discovery Cove. With this guide, you’ll have a world of fun! |
| disney world spring training: Plan Your Walt Disney World Vacation in No Time Douglas S. Ingersoll, 2005 This title's wallet-sized, tear-out cards help make Walt Disney World vacation plans portable. The guide includes restaurant ratings, experience and ride ratings based on age, easy-to-read park maps, and more. |
| disney world spring training: Walt Disney World & Orlando For Dummies 2008 Laura Lea Miller, 2008-02-26 Walt Disney World includes four theme parks and a dozen lesser attractions, two entertainment districts, tens of thousands of hotel rooms, and scores of restaurants. Universal Orlando and SeaWorld add another four theme parks, three resorts, and an entertainment district to the mix. So how do you know where to go? This friendly guide puts you in a Mouse mood and in the know. From Terminator 2 to Shrek or Shamu, wild life to nightlife, Finding Nemo to finding souvenirs, it gives you great info on accommodations, restaurants, attractions, and more, covering: Disney’s ticket system and the best options in each major park Highlights of Universal Orlando, SeaWorld, and Discovery Cove, plus two great day-trip options The top 11 stomach turners and G-force generators in Orlando, including Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, Summit Plummet, the Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man, and more Tamer rides and shows, including The Haunted Mansion, Pirates of the Caribbean, Kilimanjaro Safaris, Shark Encounter, and more Orlando night life, with the scoop on dinner shows, Pleasure Island, CityWalk, and other hot spots Like every For Dummies travel guide, Walt Disney World & Orlando For Dummies 2008 includes: Down-to-earth trip-planning advice What you shouldn’t miss—and what you can skip The best hotels and restaurants for every budget Lots of detailed maps Whether you’re traveling with kids or want to recapture your own childhoodor whether your style is adventurous and action-packed or laid-back and relaxed, this friendly guide helps you plan a magical vacation. |
| disney world spring training: The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World with Kids 2018 Bob Sehlinger, Liliane Opsomer, Len Testa, 2017-09-05 An indispensable read when visiting Walt Disney World with kids The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World with Kids 2018 is JAM-PACKED with useful tips, great advice, excellent discussion, and practical travel knowledge gleaned from years of Walt Disney World travel experience. In this guidebook, authors Bob Sehlinger and Liliane Opsomer specifically address the needs of kids, with—in some cases—research and input from kids. Len Testa leads an experienced team of researchers whose work has been cited by such diverse sources as USA Today and Operations Research Forum. The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World with Kids digs deeper and offers more specific information than any other guidebook. This is the only guide that explains how to make every minute and every dollar of your vacation count. With advice that is direct, prescriptive, and detailed, it takes the guesswork out of your family vacation. Step-by-step detailed plans allow you to visit Walt Disney World with your children with absolute confidence and peace of mind. |
| disney world spring training: The Essential Guide to Walt Disney World Jessie Sparks, 2023-02-15 Updated 2/15/2023! Walt Disney World is more than its four amazing theme parks and two water parks. It goes far beyond the hundreds of restaurants and themed hotels. Learn valuable, time-saving secrets that show you how to travel like a VIP in this comprehensive tour guide, written by Orlando locals and Disney insiders. It's Disney Made Easy. Here is just a portion of what we share: * Lightning Lane & Genie+; * Recent Operational Changes; * Over 50 freebies you can take advantage of around Disney World; * Special activities outside of the parks; * How to reserve Lightning Lanes and use Genie+ so that you don't waste time in hot lines; * How to get extra hours in the parks; * How to save money on food; * The best hotel value for your size of family; * Where to dine with your favorite characters; * How to get the most of your character meet-and-greet experience; * Romance in the parks; * What you will find inside Florida’s newest “town,” Disney Springs, Walt Disney World’s downtown shopping center with food and entertainment; * Information on behind-the-scene tours and special events; * How to avoid crowds; * What months and days to visit; and * What to wear to ensure your comfort during any season |
| disney world spring training: The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World 2015 Bob Sehlinger, Len Testa, 2014-07-21 If you purchase The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World in ebook format, receive free monthly updates via your device so you'll be in the know about important changes, making your vacation planning better than ever! March-April 2015 Updates Available! Your Kindle update includes important changes to the Magic Kingdom and Epcot monorail schedules through July 2015; ticket prices, dates, and times for the Magic Kingdom's Night of Joy celebration in September; and updates to Fastpass+ locations for the Magic Kingdom's parades. Compiled and written by a team of experienced researchers whose work has been cited by such diverse sources as USA Today and Operations Research Forum, The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World digs deeper and offers more than any other guide. |
| disney world spring training: Fodor's 05 Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando & Central Florida Fodor's, 2005 The gold standard among Disney travel guides features options for all interests and budget ranges. Maps. |
| disney world spring training: The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World 2008 Bob Sehlinger, 2007-08-27 From the publishers of The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World A Tourist's Best Friend! —Chicago Sun-Times Indispensable —The New York Times Five Great Features and Benefits offered ONLY by The Unofficial Guide: Exclusively patented, field-tested touring plans that save as much as four hours of standing in line in a single day Tips, advice, and opinions from hundreds of Walt Disney World guests in their own words Almost 250 hotels rated and ranked for quality and value, including the top non-Disney hotels for families A complete Dining Guide with ratings and reviews of all Walt Disney World restaurants, plus extensive alternatives for dining deals outside the World Every attraction rated and ranked for each age group; extensive, objective, head-to-head comparisons of the Disney and Universal theme parks |
| disney world spring training: Mini Mickey: The Pocket-Sized Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World Bob Sehlinger, Ritchey Halphen, 2015-10-20 Mini-Mickey: The Pocket-Sized Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World is the condensed version of the Unofficial team's comprehensive Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World. Though its format is slightly larger than true pocket-sized, this is an indispensable take-along guidebook. Straightforward, tightly organized, and well indexed, Mini-Mickey is the perfect resource when you want the most important information fast. For readers on a short or impromptu trip to Walt Disney World the contents of Mini-Mickey can easily be digested on the flight or drive down, or at the hotel the night before visiting the parks. Scientifically created touring plans for each park will save four or more hours of standing in line. Mini-Mickey will take the guesswork out of visiting the parks and ensure that the reader will see as much as possible with the least amount of stress and effort. This book provides expert authority on how to make the most efficient and most practical use of any family's time. Because every minute and every dollar counts, Mini Mickey: The Pocket-Sized Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World provides the information needed to tour Walt Disney World like a pro. |
| disney world spring training: Enchanting a Disenchanted World George Ritzer, 2010 The only book to connect the everyday world of the 20-something undergraduate consumer with sound sociological analysis of the world of consumption Enchanting a Disenchanted World, Third Edition examines Disney, malls, cruise lines, Las Vegas, the world wide web, Planet Hollywood, credit cards, and all the other ways we now consume. Thoroughly updated to reflect the recent economic recession and the impact of the internet, bestselling author George Ritzer continues to explore this book’s central thesis: that our society has undergone fundamental change because of the way and the level at which we consume. This Third Edition demonstrates how we have created new cathedrals of consumption (places that enchant us so as to entice us to stay longer and consume more) while continuing to take capitalism to a new level. These places of consumption, whether in our homes, the mall, or cyberspace, are in a constant state of enchanting the disenchanted, luring us through new spectacles because their rational qualities are both necessary and deadening at the same time. New and Hallmark Features Offers a unique analysis of the world of consumption, especially the settings in which consumption takes place Discusses the recent global economic recession throughout Offers rich details on consuming in such places as Las Vegas, Disney World, on cruise ships, in Wal-Mart, at McDonald’s, and, new to this edition, on the Web Includes a wide range of theoretical perspectives—Marxian, Weberian, critical theory, postmodern theory—as well as a number of concepts such as hyperconsumption, implosion, simulation, and time and space to show students how sociological theory can be applied to everyday phenomena |
| disney world spring training: Disney Parks and the Construction of American Identity Jennifer A. Kokai, Tom Robson, 2024-08-26 Writing in a time of heightened political anxiety–and when accusations of nationalism, authoritarianism, and proto-fascism have increasingly divided Americans into factions– the authors use their influential performance studies-based ‘tourist as actor’ framework to unpack the ways that Disney parks and their guests co-create performance of implicit Americanness in the 21st century. This book argues that the roles that guests choose to perform-- accepting, declining, negotiating, or overwriting scripts offered to them by the Disney theme park experience-- ultimately reveals much about the nature of the contemporary United States. Focusing primarily on Walt Disney World in Florida, and using case studies on music, geography and ecology, sports, families, and politics, these chapters illuminate the always complicated and often contradictory presentations and performances of America within Disney parks in the deeply contested twenty-first century. |
| disney world spring training: Atlanta , 2006-03 Atlanta magazine’s editorial mission is to engage our community through provocative writing, authoritative reporting, and superlative design that illuminate the people, the issues, the trends, and the events that define our city. The magazine informs, challenges, and entertains our readers each month while helping them make intelligent choices, not only about what they do and where they go, but what they think about matters of importance to the community and the region. Atlanta magazine’s editorial mission is to engage our community through provocative writing, authoritative reporting, and superlative design that illuminate the people, the issues, the trends, and the events that define our city. The magazine informs, challenges, and entertains our readers each month while helping them make intelligent choices, not only about what they do and where they go, but what they think about matters of importance to the community and the region. |
| disney world spring training: The Unofficial Guide Walt Disney World 2010 Bob Sehlinger, 2009-08-18 In 2008, combined Walt Disney World Resort© theme park attendance reached over 51 million, with the Magic Kingdom alone drawing over 17 million visitors. (Orlando Convention and Visitor Bureau) Despite signifcant downturns in the economy Disney theme parks have maintained attendance rates and made gains in attendance at some parks. Walt Disney World Resort theme parks are rated best in the world. earning high marks for things outside of the traditional theme park experience. Epcot's International Food & Wine Festival, which takes place for six weeks every fall and showcases food from twenty-five countries, was rated by Forbes Traveler as one of the Best U.S. Food and Wine Festivals. |
| disney world spring training: Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World 2019 Bob Sehlinger, Len Testa, 2018-08-14 THE trusted source of information for a successful Walt Disney World vacation Compiled and written by a team of experienced researchers whose work has been cited by such diverse sources as USA Today and Operations Research Forum, The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World digs deeper and offers more than any other guide. The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World 2019 explains how Walt Disney World works and how to use that knowledge to make every minute and every dollar of your vacation count. With advice that is direct, prescriptive, and detailed, it takes the guesswork out of travel by unambiguously rating and ranking everything from hotels, restaurants, and attractions to rental car companies. With an Unofficial Guide in hand, and authors Bob Sehlinger and Len Testa as guides, find out what’s available in every category, from best to worst, and use step-by-step detailed plans to help make the most of your time at Walt Disney World. |
| disney world spring training: Behind the Plate Javy Lopez, Gary Caruso, 2012-04-01 Popular Atlanta Braves catcher Javier “Javy” Lopez opens up in this autobiography to tell his amazing story, from learning to play baseball on a neighborhood basketball court to his record of 42 home runs in a season by a catcher. The product of a lower-middle-class background in Puerto Rico, Javy had to overcome numerous hardships—not the least of which was a language barrier—to fulfill his destiny as one of the most accomplished catchers of the modern era. He tells of bumps along the way to success, including why he overstated his signing bonus as well as the time in the minors when he cried during an all-night meltdown due to his struggles on the field. But he went on to be named MVP of the 1996 National League Championship Series, and played on 12 of the Atlanta Braves' unprecedented 14 straight division-winning teams of the 1990s and 2000s. From his relationship with great teammates such as Greg Maddux and John Smoltz, to his failed comeback attempt with the Braves in 2008, this autobiography tells all about the handsome, warm, engaging Lopez and how he became one of baseball's most popular players. |
| disney world spring training: Mousejunkies! Bill Burke, 2015-02-16 A guidebook with a decidedly different approach, “Mousejunkies! 3rd Edition” is a collection of humorous travelogues and insider how-to secrets compiled after scores of trips to Walt Disney World. The book draws on the insights of a panel of Disney fanatics — The Mousejunkies — following dozens of personal vacations, trade shows and press trips in recent years. This third edition brings everything up to date with countless new tips, tricks, and tales. “Mousejunkies!” provides tips and travel plans told through personal accounts – something that sets it apart from all the other guides. All of the most important topics are covered: When to go, where to stay, what to do and where to eat. But readers will also learn Zen and the art of not melting down under the Florida sun, how to extract your family from Fantasmic with your sanity intact, where to catch a mid-afternoon catnap in the theme parks, and even how wrong things go when Epcrotch strikes. “Mousejunkies!” is more than one travel writer’s experiences at one of the most popular vacation destinations in the world. The Mousejunkies are a group of seemingly well-adjusted adults who have found themselves inexplicably drawn to Walt Disney World, again and again. Each has taken his or her own path, finding their way separately. When the smoke cleared, the group found itself back in reality, staring at one another over a pile of discarded annual passes and a useless collection of novelty hats. The stories - wry, humorous and told with an affection gained through years of Disney addiction - paint vivid portraits of a creatively engineered world, where unexpected surprises create lasting memories. The tips – valuable information designed to help readers get more out of their vacations – are told with a sly wink and the desire to share the secrets that make trips to central Florida more memorable. From touring plans to tongue-in-cheek reviews of the theme parks’ restrooms, “Mousejunkies!” provides readers with useful information couched in obsessively-detailed narrative with a humorous touch. |
| disney world spring training: Orlando & Central Florida Don Philpott, 1999 Annotation Landmark Visitors Guides are acknowledged as among the most reliable travel books for sightseers. Information is detailed, concise and current -- just what you need as you travel around an unfamiliar destination. The informative text is peppered with colorful callouts that highlight places of particular interest -- perhaps a well-known birding spot or a delightful pub down a side road. Liberal use of excellent, full-color maps makes navigation easy, and colorful photos grace almost every page. Landmark Visitors Guides are great reference tools as you plan your trip, and a favorite travel companion while on the road. Area tours highlight in-town sights and attractions, including art galleries, museums, historic buildings and churches. They also lead you out into the countryside, with recommended stops en route. The comprehensive Fact File in back provides opening times, fees and contact information for all places mentioned in the text. Index. |
| disney world spring training: The Luxury Guide to Walt Disney World Cara Goldsbury, 2003 Whether you're planning a trip with kids or without, this indispensable guide shows you how to visit the land of Mickey Mouse without sacrificing luxury and style. Written by a true Disney expert, these pages are over-flowing with information on everything from the most luxurious accommodations and dining to the very best entertainment in and around the theme parks. You'll also find dozens of insider tips, such as the best places to steal a romantic moment away from the hustle and bustle of Main Street and the best places to view spectacular fireworks. Book jacket. |
| disney world spring training: Alex Rodriguez Serena Kappes, 2006-01-01 Describes the life and accomplishments of the youngest major league baseball player to reach the 400 home run mark. |
| disney world spring training: The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World 2004 Bob Sehlinger, 2003 For Travelers Who Want More Than the Official Line! A Tourist’s Best Friend! –Chicago Sun-Times Indispensable –The New York Times Ten Great Features and Benefits offered ONLY by The Unofficial Guide®: The most comprehensive coverage of Walt Disney World Exclusively patented, field-tested touring plans that save as much as four hours of standing in line in a single day Every attraction rated and ranked for each age group In-depth profiles of all the Disney resorts, including the best rooms to request Almost 250 hotels rated and ranked for quality and value, including the top non-Disney hotels for families A complete Dining Guide with ratings and reviews of all Walt Disney World restaurants, plus extensive alternatives for dining deals outside the World Tips, advice, and opinions from hundreds of Walt Disney World guests in their own words The most complete and detailed insider coverage of shopping in and out of Walt Disney World Timed comparisons of getting around by the Disney Transportation System or using your own car Extensive, objective, head-to-head comparisons of the Disney and Universal theme parks This guide is a completely independent evaluation of Walt Disney World and has not been reviewed or approved by Walt Disney World or the Walt Disney Company, Inc. |
| disney world spring training: Road Trip USA (25th Anniversary Edition) Jamie Jensen, 2021-06-08 Criss-cross the country on America's two-lane highways with the 25th anniversary edition of the ultimate guide to the classic road trip. InsideRoad Trip USA you'll find: 11 routes through the heart of America, color-coded and extensively cross-referenced to allow for hundreds of possible itineraries Mile-by-mile highlights celebrating the best of Americana, including roadside curiosities, parks, diners, and the local history and personality that makes each small town and big city unique Over 125 streamlined maps covering more than 35,000 miles of two-lane American blacktop Full-color photos and illustrations of America both then and now Expert advice from road-warrior Jamie Jensen, who sped along nearly 400,000 miles of highway in search of the perfect stretches of pavement Insight into the great American road trip, as well as resources, history, and fun facts along the way Hit the road, roll down the windows, and discover the soul of the country with Road Trip USA. About Moon Travel Guides: Moon was founded in 1973 to empower independent, active, and conscious travel. We prioritize local businesses, outdoor recreation, and traveling strategically and sustainably. Moon Travel Guides are written by local, expert authors with great stories to tell—and they can't wait to share their favorite places with you. For more inspiration, follow @moonguides on social media. |
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| disney world spring training: Sunshine in the Dark Susan J. Fernandez, Robert P. Ingalls, 2022-05-31 Florida has been the location and subject of hundreds of feature films, from Cocoanuts (1929) to Monster (2004). Portraying the state and its people from the silent era to the present, these films have explored the multitude of Florida images and cliches that have captured the public's imagination--a nature lover's paradise, a wildlife refuge, a tourist destination, home to the cracker, and a haven for the retired, the rich, the immigrant, and the criminal. Sunshine in the Dark is the first complete study of how the movie industry has immortalized Florida’s extraordinary scenery, characters, and history on celluloid. Historians Fernández and Ingalls have identified more than 300 films about Florida--many of them shot on location in the state--to analyze how filmmakers from the Marx Brothers and John Huston to Oliver Stone and Francis Ford Coppola have portrayed the state and its people. Prior to the 1960s, cinematic trips to Florida usually brought happy endings in movies like Moon Over Miami (1942), but since the 1970s, films like Scarface (1982) have emphasized the state's menacing aspects. In the authors' analysis of the films, which examines location settings, plotlines, and characters, they find a bevy of Florida stereotypes among the leading characters--from the struggling crackers in The Yearling (1946) to the drug-addicted con man in Adaptation (2002). Featuring more than 100 still photographs from movies, as well as filmographies by year and genre, the book is an encyclopedic resource for movie fans and anyone interested in Florida popular culture. |
| disney world spring training: The Fun Guide to Walt Disney World for Kids! Jessie Sparks, 2022-09-01 (Updated September 1, 2022!) Includes Lightning Lanes & Genie+. Now with puzzles and games! Get your entire family excited and involved in the planning of your Walt Disney World vacation. With this unique book, designed especially for kids, your children can help decide what to do on your trip. While we designed the book for kids, adults also love the great information contained in it. Use it with our comprehensive Disney Made Easy guide book to plan an amazing family vacation you will never forget. |
| disney world spring training: The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World with Kids 2016 Bob Sehlinger, Liliane J. Opsomer, 2015-08-17 The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World with Kids is JAM-PACKED with useful tips, great advice, excellent discussion, and practical travel knowledge gleaned from years of Walt Disney World travel experience. It is one of the few guidebooks to Disney World that specifically addresses the needs of kids with, in some cases, research and input from kids. Compiled and written by a team of experienced researchers whose work has been cited by such diverse sources as USA Today and Operations Research Forum, The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World with Kids digs deeper and offer more specific information that any other. This is the only guide that explains how to make every minute and every dollar of your vacation count. With advice that is direct, prescriptive, and detailed, it takes the guesswork out of your family vacation. Step-by-step detailed plans allow you to visit Disney World with your children with absolute confidence and peace of mind. |
| disney world spring training: Moon Florida Jason Ferguson, 2018-06-12 From Pensacola and the Panhandle, to Miami beaches and mingling with Mickey, Moon Florida reveals the best of the Sunshine State. Inside you'll find: Flexible, strategic itineraries, from the two-week best of Florida to a quick Gulf Coast getaway, designed for history buffs, outdoor adventurers, beach bums, and more Highlights and unique experiences: Relax on miles of white-sand beaches and watch the sunrise over the sparkling Atlantic, or indulge in hours of roller-coaster fun at Orlando's famous theme parks. Make your way through Alligator Alley, or go canoeing through the lush Everglades. Snorkel in freshwater springs or take a surfing lesson from a pro wave-catcher. Live it up in Miami's stylish South Beach, wander the free-wheeling and colorful Key West, or go dancing in Little Havana Local insight from born-and-raised Floridian Jason Ferguson on when to go, where to stay, and how to get around Full-color photos and detailed maps throughout Focused coverage of Miami, South Florida, the Florida Keys, the South Gulf Coast, the Tampa Bay Area, Disney World and Orlando, Central Florida, the North Atlantic Coast, and Northern Florida and the Panhandle Practical information including background on Florida's landscape, climate, wildlife, and culture With Moon Florida's local insight and expert advice on the best things to do and see, you can plan your trip your way. Exploring more of the South? Check out Moon Georgia, Moon Coastal Carolinas, or Moon Tennessee. |
| disney world spring training: Fodor's Walt Disney World 2015 Fodor's Travel Guides, 2014-09-30 Written by locals, Fodor's travel guides have been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for 80 years. For generations, Americans have come to play and dream in Orlando. Whether visitors want to wander the halls of Hogwarts or dine with Cinderella, Fodor's Walt Disney World 2015 provides everything they need to know. Color photos and features highlight the best of the theme parks, area hotels and restaurants, golf courses and spas, and Tampa/St. Pete. This travel guide includes: · Dozens of full-color maps · Hundreds of hotel and restaurant recommendations, with Fodor's Choice designating our top picks · Multiple itineraries to explore the top attractions and what’s off the beaten path · Major sights such as Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom, Universal Studios, Kennedy Space Center, Busch Gardens Tampa, Islands of Adventure, SeaWorld and Discovery Center, and I-Drive · Coverage of Walt Disney World; Universal Orlando; Wet 'N Wild; Seaworld, Discovery Cove, and Aquatica Planning to visit more of Florida? Check out Fodor's state-wide travel guide to Florida. |
| disney world spring training: Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World For Grown-Ups Eve Zibart, David Hoekstra, 2009-10-26 In 2008, combined Walt Disney World Resort® theme park attendance reached over 51 million, with The Magic Kingdom® alone drawing over 17 million visitors. (Orlando Convention and Visitor Bureau) Walt Disney World Resort® theme parks are rated best in the world. earning high marks for things outside of the traditional theme park experience. Epcot's International Food & Wine Festival, which takes place for six weeks every fall and showcases food from twenty-five countries, was rated by Forbes Traveler as one of the Best U.S. Food and Wine Festivals. Walt Disney World Resort® earned a Silver Award making the list of the best 45 resort golf courses from Golf Magazine. (golf.com) |
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