Orlando is a city in Orange County,
Florida.
As of the 2000 census, its population was 185,951
with 1,644,561 living in the metropolitan area.
Orlando is visited by an estimated 52 million
tourists per year, and is famous for the tourist attractions around it, including
Walt Disney World Resort,
SeaWorld,
and
Universal Orlando Resort.
The principal airport serving Orlando is Orlando International Airport.
Probably the most famous educational institution in Orlando is the University of Central Florida. The University of Central Florida is a public university founded in 1963.
Probably the best-known sports team in Orlando is the basketball team, the Orlando Magic.
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Three big dreams, two Mouse Ears and one J-1 visa. What could possibly go wrong in the happiest place on earth?
When Catherine Ryan Howard decides to swap the grey clouds of Ireland for the clear skies of the Sunshine State, she thinks all of her dreams - working in Walt Disney World, living in the United States, seeing a Space Shuttle launch - are about to come true.
Ahead of her she sees weekends at the beach, mornings by the pool and an inexplicably skinnier version of herself skipping around Magic Kingdom. But not long into her first day on Disney soil - and not long after a breakfast of Mickey-shaped pancakes - Catherine's bubble bursts and soon it seems that among Orlando's baked highways, monotonous mall clusters and world famous theme parks, pixie dust is hard to find and hair is downright impossible to straighten.
The only memoir about Space Shuttle launches, the town that Disney built, religious theme parks, Bruce Willis, humidity-challenged hair, the Ebola virus and - oh, yeah - working in Walt Disney World, MOUSETRAPPED: A Year and A Bit in Orlando, Florida is the hilarious story of what happened when one Irish girl went searching for happiness in the happiest place on earth.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART 1: An Irish Girl in a Disney World
The Call of the Mouse | Arrival | Mousetrapped | Apartment Living | Orientation | Stop This Train | Into the Kingdom | Not So Happy Holidays
PART 2: Good Morning, America!
Miles in America | Mission Space | The Town That Disney Built | Adventures in Humidity | Coffee Has Two 'f's | Go for Launch | In God We Trust | Farewell
Um, quick question: why did you call this book "MOUSETRAPPED" when you didn't work directly for The Walt Disney Company?
The first time this book was referred to as "MOUSETRAPPED" was back in the summer of 2006, before I'd written a word of it or even left for Florida. I was still in Holland, where one of my colleagues - who knew that my biggest dream was to be a published writer - jokingly said, "You can write a book about this - and call it Mousetrapped!" I laughed the idea off at the time, but then when I arrived in Florida and things didn't go as planned, this conversation came back to me and I thought to myself, Not only is that a great idea - but that's a great title!
The book is called MOUSETRAPPED, yes, but so is Chapter 3, in which I describe my life just after I arrived but before I started work. Because I had no transport, my world was confined to the triangle formed by my apartment, a shopping mall and Downtown Disney. Therefore, I spent most of my time inside Walt Disney World because I'd nowhere else to go. This is what I mean when I say "mousetrapped."
I didn't work directly for The Walt Disney Company, but for an international hotel group who own a property in Epcot Resorts. We were referred to as "cast members," had to use all the same terminology as Disney used (costumes, backstage, etc.) and attended Traditions, Disney's orientation program, before starting work. We all loved Disney, and many of the staff had once worked in the parks. What I'm getting at is that we didn't see ourselves as any different from "real" cast members. We always said, "I work in Walt Disney World" - because we did.
So if you're looking for one of those Disney exposé books that tell you about the time Minnie was caught behind Cinderella's Castle upchucking into her head, no, this book isn't it. But if you're looking for a book about a girl who got to live in Orlando by way of a job in a Walt Disney hotel and who, inspired by Wishes, tried to make all her dreams come true while she was there, then MOUSETRAPPED might well be it...
According to the Orlando Tourism Bureau, Orlando hosted 47 million domestic and international visitors in 2009 (the most recent year available).
Includes comprehensive coverage on the Wizarding World of Harry Potter which opened in 2010
Both UniversalOrlando® and SeaWorld® remain in the top theme parks to visit in the United States- each with attendance of almost 5 million in 2009. Universal Orlando's Islands of Adventure attendance is expected to increase with the much anticipated arrival of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter
Product Description: 2012 UPDATES include dozens of new photos and updated attractions information!
Explore the planet with this Walt Disney World guidebook written just for kids. This fun and informative ebook includes everything an 8-12 year-old needs to know about Walt Disney World, including information about attractions in all four of the parks, food options near favorite rides, shows and Disney resorts.
Children are what Walt Disney World is all about. Why not buy an affordable guidebook written just for them? Let older children plan out your days in the park and give them a useful tool to do it. They'll love the interactive hyperlinks and interesting trivia about Walt Disney throughout. These links fire up learning and make a Walt Disney World vacation even richer for the whole family.
Every area and attraction of Walt Disney World is covered and given a notation of S (Scary), A (Awesome), T (Thrilling), D (Dark), or W (Wet) when necessary. Fastpass attractions are marked as well. There is a section devoted to each of the theme parks: Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney's Hollywood Studios and Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Another large section describes the rest of Walt Disney World, including Blizzard Beach, Typhoon Lagoon, Downtown Disney, each Walt Disney Resort and several food spots. Finally, the book wraps up with a short quiz, "Disneyisms," and interactive links about several Disney Imagineers.
The book contains tween-friendly descriptions of what's what at Walt Disney World for 2012 and includes useful tips at the end of each park section to help time-crunched families get more excitement out of each day. Now kids can help plan the family vacation.
From fun facts to history, attraction highlights to quizzes, Planet Explorers guidebooks have it all. Don't miss our other titles, including Planet Explorers Disneyland, Planet Explorers Disney Cruise Line, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter: A Planet Explorers Travel Guide for Kids, Planet Explorers New York City, Planet Explorers Chicago, and our Walt Disney World 2012 Character Finder. Have fun!
Product Description: Launched in 2011, our Concise Guide series will help you turn that next trip into the perfect vacation.
Inside, you'll find valuable tips on:
• Traveling To and From Orlando, Florida • Transportation • Things to Do • Places to Shop and Eat • Hotels and other Places to Sleep • General Travel Advice • Much More!
Note to Kindle Users: Each edition has been specially formatted for the Kindle, to provide you with the best possible reading experience.
Insider advice on all the major theme parks in Orlando, from Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando's Islands of Adventures. Our author, a longtime theme park aficionado and the mother of five, has done it all.
Where to find the best rides at all of the theme parks, smaller attractions when you don't want to face the usual crowds, Orlando's best shopping, and great places to stay without busting your budget.
Insightful commentary on hitting all of the theme parks efficiently while keeping the fun factor high.
Opinionated reviews. No bland descriptions and lukewarm recommendations. Our expert writers are passionate about their destinations--they tell it like it is in an engaging and helpful way.
Exact prices listed for every establishment and activity--no other guides offer such detailed, candid reviews of hotels and restaurants. We include the very best, but also emphasize moderately priced choices for real people.
User-friendly features including star ratings and special icons to point readers to great finds, specialty attraction ratings tailored to a number of age groups, excellent values, insider tips, best bets for kids, special moments, and overrated experiences.
Product Description: The new Wizarding World of Harry Potter has made Universal Orlando Resort the hottest family destination in central Florida. This is the only guide devoted exclusively to Universal. It covers Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure, and the CityWalk entertainment district. It features in-depth reviews of every ride, attraction, restaurant, and resort hotel along with maps and color photographs.
Product Description: Your Ticket to a Magical Family Vacation! Inside this new edition is all the information you need to have the family vacation of a lifetime at the Orlando theme parks. Up-to-date and written with the help of more than 500 families, this guide is packed with details on all the attractions at Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, and Seaworld. It's user-friendly, fun, and designed for at-a-glance reference. And it will help you and your family plan the vacation each of you wants.
Inside you'll find: • Time- and money-saving tips, insider’s secrets, and scare factors for every ride and venue • Clear, easy-to-read maps • Full restaurant and hotel descriptions, with star ratings • Quick Guides, Don’t Miss Lists, and favorite attractions by age group • Updates on Disney’s Fastpass system and Universal’s Express system • Know-how for Disney cruises
Product Description: The insider information you need to know to make sure your Disney World vacation is filled with fun and laughter written by Clare Swindlehurst.
Planning a Disney World vacation isn’t as simple as organising a trip to the beach but knowing where to start can be notoriously difficult.
This book will help.
Inside the covers you'll find 559 Disney World tips and secrets that will give you the knowledge you need to plan a great vacation for you and your family.
Want to know how to save money on a Disney World Resort hotel, or whether your employee status can get you into the parks for free? What about how to have your holiday photos taken by a professional at no extra charge or the quickest way to get to the Magic Kingdom?
I’ll answer all of those questions and more, including letting you know the best seats in the house for the popular attractions, the ‘secret’ entrances to the parks that most guests ignore and how to get into the Magic Kingdom before it opens so you can take a picture of the castle with no one blocking your view.
New for 2012 I've included some bonus chapters to tell you: - how to enjoy Disney Dining even with food allergies - how to avoid making mistakes with your Disney Dining reservations - why Disney World is the perfect destination for a romantic break - your guide to Disney transportation - how to celebrate your birthday at Disney World (it really is the best place on earth to have a birthday!) - what you should do if it rains on your Disney World vacation
Trust me, you won’t want to plan your Disney World vacation until you’ve read this book!
Product Description: • Full-color guide • Make your visits to Disney World, Universal, and SeaWorld unforgettable with illustrated features, 36 maps, and 300+ color photos. Customize your trip with simple planning tools • Top experiences and attractions • Lodging comparison charts • Easy-to-read color maps Explore Orlando and beyond • Discerning Fodor’s Choice picks for hotels, restaurants, sights, and more • “Word of Mouth” tips from fellow Fodor’s travelers • Illustrated features on Orlando spas, character meals, Disney and his mouse, Kennedy Space Center, spring training • Best theme-park tips and ride strategies • Opinions from destination experts • Fodor’s central Florida-based writers reveal their favorite local haunts • Revised annually to provide the latest information
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