Once you're here, you can stop at the Orlando/Orange County Convention & Visitors Bureau, 8723 International Dr., Suite 101, Orlando (tel. 407/363-5872; www.orlandoinfo.com). Folks working at the bureau will answer questions and give you maps, brochures, and coupons good for discounts or freebies. The bureau sells discount tickets to several attractions (savings on single-day passes to Universal and SeaWorld are $3 or less; only Disney's 4-day or longer passes are discounted). The bureau's multilingual staff will make dinner reservations and hotel referrals for you. The bureau is open daily from 8am to 8pm, except Christmas. From I-4, take Exit 74A east 2 blocks, turn south on International Drive and continue 1 mile. The center is on the left, at the corner of I-Drive and Austrian Row.

The Kissimmee-St. Cloud Convention & Visitors Bureau is located at 1925 E. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway/U.S. 192, Kissimmee (tel. 800/327-9159 or 407/847-5000; www.floridakiss.com). It offers maps, brochures, and discount coupons, too. From I-4, take Exit 64A/U.S. 192 east about 12 miles to Bill Beck Blvd., then go left into the bureau's parking lot.

If you're driving from the north on I-75, you can stop at the Disney Welcome Center in Ocala, Fla. (exit 350 at Hwy. 200), about 90 miles north of Orlando (tel. 352/854-0770). The center sells tickets and Mickey ears, helps plan your park itinerary, and makes hotel reservations. Hours are from 9am to 6pm daily (until 7pm June, July, and Aug). But don't come looking for cut-rate tickets. Disney really doesn't do many discounts, though you can save a few bucks if you buy multiday park-hopper passes.

Five tourism centers around Florida have statewide information. They're located 4 miles north of Jennings on I-75 south; 3 miles north of Campbellton on Highway 231; 7 miles north of Yulee on I-95; 16 miles west of Pensacola on I-10 east; and at the capitol in Tallahassee.

Finally, nearly all hotel lobbies and many restaurants, highway rest stops, and attractions have racks containing brochures for various activities. If this guidebook doesn't convince you of a game plan, these handouts might help you make up your mind. The brochures often include discount coupons.

Information (& More) At the Airport--Passengers arriving at or departing from Orlando International Airport can stroll over to one of two Disney shops. The Magic of Disney (tel. 407/825-2301) is in the main terminal, third level, right behind the Northwest Airlines ticket desk. Disney Earport (tel. 407/825-2339) is in the main terminal, across from the Hyatt Regency. They sell WDW multiday tickets, make dinner show and hotel reservations at Disney resorts, and provide brochures and assistance. They're open daily, usually from 7am to 8pm; but don't use these airport stores to buy things unless you're on your way home and forgot to buy that must-have Pooh doll for Auntie Arugula. Chances are you'll find a better selection and (possibly) cheaper prices elsewhere in town.

The Universal Studios Stores (tel. 407/825-2473), usually open daily from 7am to 8pm, sell park tickets at two locations: Airside A, main terminal, and Airside B, Delta side before security, both on the third level. SeaWorld stores, at Airside A and B, are open from 7am to 8pm (tel. 407/825-2614).