Disney Beach Club

When people go on vacation, they naturally try to squeeze in all the fun they can. In Florida, the main attractions are the many theme parks and beautiful beaches. Is there somewhere you can stay that combines the magical world of Disney and that great sand and sun the state is famous for? There sure is and it's the Disney Beach Club resort.
Set to the architectural theme of 19th century New England, the beach club resort offers several opportunities for fun and relaxation.

For starters, there's the massive Stormalong Bay. It's the largest pool offered by the Disney resorts. With sand bottom pools, a lazy river and its very own waterslide The Flying Jib, it's hard to know where to start. Don't feel like leaving when you start getting hungry and thirsty from all that fun? You can order something from the convenient poolside counter service restaurant and bar. For the little ones there's a playground right next to Stormalong bay and for the littlest ones, a kiddie pool. There's something for everyone looking to have fun in the sun.

If you'd rather go for a more relaxed approach, The Beach Club has you covered. With two quiet pools and its very own white sand beach, there are plenty of places just to lay out and work on that tan. You can also catch a casual game of volleyball or tennis in their respective courts, work out in the Ship Shape Health Club, or rent a water craft and enjoy a nice cruise around the lake. You can even set up a fishing trip, catch and release only, right at the resort.

The Beach Club also offers several dining opportunities. From the diner style Beach's & Cream Soda shop, complete with Jukebox (which sits next to the Lafferty Arcade!) to the Cape May Cafe, which offers breakfast with some of your favorite Disney characters. Reservations are strongly recommended for breakfast with the characters. For kids 4-12, The Beach Club has a special treat for them, and their parents! The Sandcastle Club provides supervised childcare with games, Disney movies, snacks and other fun activities.

On top of everything mentioned above The Beach Club is located within walking distance, a mere half mile, of Disney's Boardwalk (which offers midway games, a variety of shops and restaurants and a fantastic view of those famous Disney fireworks) and one of the cornerstone theme parks of Orlando, Epcot. It also provides complimentary transportation to all of Disney's Theme Parks. It's the perfect combination of Florida's main attractions.

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Animal Kingdom!

If you love animals, you can't miss Animal Kingdom, one of many Disney World theme parks. Here, you will not only see real animals, but some of your kids Disney favorites. There are also plenty of shows, places to eat and more. With so much to do, you'll want to plan a whole day to explore it all.

One of the shows at Animal Kingdom is "Finding Nemo: The Musical". You'll see all your favorites from this Disney hit live on stage accompanied by new songs. The 30-minute show features both puppetry and live actors. If you want to attend "Finding Nemo: The Musical" and need special assistance, Disney will provide! The show features a captioning system, assistive listening receivers and is wheelchair/scooter accessible. That's not all. Animal Kingdom also has "Festival of the Lion King". You can hear the songs from the movie live as well as see Simba, Timon and Pumba perform live on stage. If you still haven't seen enough stage action, check out "Pocahontas and her Forest Friends". In this show, Pocahontas gets her grandmother's help to save her friends when the forest is put in danger. Finally, Animal Kingdom offers "It's Tough to be a Bug". Treat yourself to a 3D experience like no other as you explore the world through a bugs eyes.

There is plenty of real adventure to take part in at Animal Kingdom. Kilimanjaro Safaris. This ride will take you on an African Safari where you can see animals roaming through a landscape of rivers, hills and more. You might even catch a glimpse at some of the new additions who were just born! If you have certain conditions, such as back and neck pain, heart trouble or high blood pressure you should avoid this attraction. Pregnant women should stay away as well. Also, keep in mind flash photography is not allowed. DINOSAUR, another attraction here, is a wild ride into the past where you must save a stray dinosaur before it is eaten by a predator. Avoid this attraction if you have medical conditions or are pregnant. You must also be at least 40' tall. Another great ride, Kali River Rapids, takes you on a tour of a rainforest in Asia where you will have to escape a blazing inferno! You must be at least 38' tall and in good health participate.

If you have had enough of wild adventures, why not check out a parade? Mickey's Jammin' Jungle Parade will allow you and your children to see Disney characters in actions as they celebrate the animals who live there. The parade route travels through Africa, Discovery Island, and Asia blasting music all the way. When you're done with all this, how about checking out Flights of Wonder? You'll see bird handlers introduce you to a variety of feathered friends such as Hawks, Macaws, and the American Bald Eagle. A tour guide is on hand to help and educate visitors about these birds. Take the Backstage Safari tour and learn how these animals are cared for. The Wild by Design Tour tells you how the Animal Kingdom theme park came about.

After such a busy day, you may be hungry. Stop by Restaurantosaurus to dine with your Disney favorites. There is also the Rainforest Cafe, Flame Tree Barbeque, Kusafiri Coffee Shop and Tusker House Restaurant and Bakery. Visit DWTickets for great discounts on Disney tickets !

Disney Cruises!!!

Have you ever wanted to take a cruise, but you're not a fan of the high seas? If that is the case, or if you just want a nice, relaxing way to end your day at the Walt Disney World Resort, then Walt Disney World's specialty cruises just may be for you.

Every night at the Walt Disney World Resort, guests set sail on fantasy excursions on one of Walt Disney World's many lakes and lagoons. There are two kinds of specialty cruises you can choose from - the Grand1 Specialty Cruise and the Celebration Cruise. The Grand1 Specialty Cruise is the ultimate party aboard one of the grandest yachts anywhere in Central Florida. You and your party will hop on board this luxurious 45-foot liner at the Grand Floridian Resort and Spa and take to the Seven Seas Lagoon and Bay Lake in style. Or, if you prefer a smaller, more intimate gathering, try the Celebration Cruise. You can invite up to eight or 10 people, depending upon the size of the boat, to join you onboard. Both the Grand1 Specialty Cruise and the Celebration Cruise will take you out on the water to see the Walt Disney World Resort theme parks lit up in the distance. You can choose from a variety of festivities while on board, including having your cruise catered, and you will cap off your evening as you drop anchor for prime viewing of one of the Walt Disney World Resort's world-famous fireworks displays. You can also choose which location you would like to end up at - either in front of the Magic Kingdom Park or at Epcot. Either way, these specialty cruises are a magical way to cap of any Walt Disney World Resort vacation experience.

All specialty cruises must be reserved prior to launch. For the Grand1 Specialty Cruise, call 407-824-2682 for reservations, and for the Celebration Cruise, call 407-939-2329.

While this may just be one stop on your Walt Disney World Resort vacation, we know the theme parks will probably be next on your to-do list. And, as always, you can get your discounted Disney tickets right here at DW Tickets, the best deals in town!

Fireworks at Disney!!

Every Summer, there's one thing kids look forward to: The Fourth of July and the Fireworks displays the holiday brings. The flashy colors and loud explosions are something most kids just can't get enough of. You don't have to wait for the 4th to see some great Fireworks, though. Just check out any of the displays at Disney!

Most nights, the Magic Kingdom at Disney World presents the "Wishes" Fireworks show. This 12-minute display pays tribute to the spirit of Disney: making dreams come true. Besides a wonderful firework display, kicked off by Tinkerbell, guests get to experience the message through audio, too. Sing along to your favorite Disney tracks and watch your kids faces light up as they hear their favorite characters speak as well. The shows creators also carefully planned each firework and sound effect to match up perfectly. You are not going to want to miss this one! Make sure you show up early so you'll get the perfect spot.

Any Disney fan knows the classic movie Fantasia, where Mickey plays magician and commands mops to dance. Experience this magic first hand when you check out "Fantasmic!" Based on the move, this show features Mickey battling Disney villains and stunning effects that are not limited to Fireworks. The show also features lasers, animation and more! For those who are sight or hearing impaired, "Fantasmic!" offers Captioning and special listening receivers to help you keep up with the show. It is also wheelchair and scooter friendly.

That's not all. On special nights, you and your kids can see all kinds of special firework effects at the "SpectroMagic" parade. Your favorite characters, Mickey included, come together to march in this awesome parade that is sure to entertain kids and adults alike. With over 100 miles of fiber optics cables and 250,000 lights, this is a show like no other. Check with Guest relations if you are in need of special access to the route, as most shows offer areas for those with disabilities.

Finally, we have IllumiNations. As you might have guessed from the name, this show pays tribute to the world we live in by having an earth globe show the wonders of the world as fireworks go off around it. You'll also be treated to original music designed for the show to add to the magical experience. Lasers are also a part of the show. What better way to introduce a child to the vast world that surrounds them? IllumiNations is designed, as are the other shows, to allow those who are confined to wheelchairs or scooters to have access as well.

If you're looking for some great fireworks displays that are truly unique, there's no need to wait for the 4th of July! Just take a trip to Disney World and see some of the best there is any time of the year.For the best deals, check out DW Tickets for the best discounted Disney tickets around! You won't be sorry!!!

Tower of Terror at MGM Studios!!

Everyone loves a good scare sometimes. When you want some thrills and chills, The Twilight Zone Tower Of Terror at MGM Studios is the place to go! This terrifying trip starts in a dusty hotel lobby that sets a perfect atmosphere for what's yet to come. Following a special film hosted by Rod Serling, the man behind The Twilight Zone, you are suddenly plunged into darkness and then led to an elevator that guides you through one of the creepiest hotels you've ever seen! They're not done with you yet, though. Not even close. As you ride through the hotel, you're treated to ghostly images of those who came before you.

Scared yet? If not, watch out... you will be when you're suddenly falling at a speed you can only imagine, as the elevator falls. They keep the scares coming with a random series climbs and falls that will keep you on your toes. Finally, you are set free in a dark hallway to meet up with those who were either not able to get on the ride or not brave enough to try it. What more can you want from a ride?

The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror was carefully crafted by Disney Imagineers for maximum effect. They spent countless hours watching every episode of the classic Rod Serling series in an attempt to make this ride as terrifying as possible. Actual props from the original series are featured as well, allowing you the chance to see a piece of television history up close. They didn't stop there. They went through more then 30 versions of this ride before they settled on the one you can visit now. How's that for attention to detail?

The Tower isn't for everyone, though. The ghosts and fast drops may be way too much for young children, even if they meet the height requirements, so use your best judgement when deciding whether to let your child on this ride. If you suffer from certain medical conditions such as heart, neck and back problems, motion sickness or are pregnant, this is not a ride for you. Stay behind with the kids in the kid swap zone so the rest of your group can take turns going through the attraction. For those who can't hear, the Tower of Terror offers video captioning. They also have wheelchairs for those who have mobility issues.

Just because you can't actually go on the ride, doesn't mean you can't experience at least some of it. All guests are able to get through the pre-show, which includes the Rod Serling film, before going to a holding area to wait for the rest of their group. The Tower of Terror also offers a special exit just before you get to the elevator in case you decide this ride is too much either for you or your child. Just talk to one of the cast members and they'll help you out.

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Extra Magic Hours!!!

There are many reasons to stay at a Walt Disney World Resort hotel. Not only are you in the middle of the action for your whole vacation, you also have free transportation to and from the Orlando International Airport and to all of the Walt Disney World parks and attractions, among many other perks as well. But perhaps the biggest advantage to staying in a Disney resort is access to the Walt Disney World theme parks before and after regular park hours - or what Disney refers to as Extra Magic Hours.

Check out our Extra Magic Hours page for current park hours... Extra Magic Hours at Disney World.

Extra Magic Hours is a concept that only Disney has perfected. Every day, one park opens one hour early and another park stays open up to three hours after regular park closing so that Disney resort guests can enjoy access to the most popular Disney attractions without the big crowds to fight with. You can enter the park for Morning Extra Magic Hours just by showing your Disney room identification at the front gate, and at that day's select Evening Extra Magic Hours park, just show that same identification and you will receive a special wristband that will allow you to enjoy all the extra fun that evening. As a reminder though, each park has a specific day in which they are designated as the Morning or Evening Extra Magic Hours park, and only those parks will allow the extra early or late admittance. Also, you must have a valid ticket for that park that day to enter and enjoy the Extra Magic Hours.

Below are the attractions that are open during the Extra Magic Hours events:

Magic Kingdom Park
Mornings: Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin, Cinderella's Golden Carrousel, Dumbo the Flying Elephant, "it's a small world," The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, Mickey's PhilharMagic, Peter Pan's Flight, Space Mountain, Stitch's Great Escape! and the Tomorrowland Indy Speedway.
Evenings: Attractions listed above and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, The Haunted Mansion, The Magic Carpets of Aladdin, Pirates of the Caribbean and Splash Mountain.

Epcot
Mornings: Living with the Land, Mission: SPACE, Soarin', Spaceship Earth and Test Track.
Evenings: Attractions listed above and Honey, I Shrunk the Audience, Journey Into Imagination With Figment, Mexico-Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros, Norway-Maelstrom and The American Adventure.

Disney-MGM Studios
Mornings: Muppet Vision 3-D, Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith, Star Tours and The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror.
Evenings: Attractions listed above and The Great Movie Ride and Voyage of The Little Mermaid.

Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park
Mornings: DINOSAUR, Expedition Everest, It's Tough to be a Bug!, Kilimanjaro Safaris and the Pangani Forest Exploration Trail.
Evenings: DINOSAUR, Expedition Everest, Festival of the Lion King, It's Tough to be a Bug!, Kali River Rapids, Primeval Whirl and TriceraTop Spin.

Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park
Mornings: All attractions will be operational.

Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park
Mornings and Evenings: All attractions will be operational.

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Halloween at Disney Already?!?!

It may be early August, but it's never too early to get a head start on your plans for the upcoming holidays. The Walt Disney World Resort is no different, as the annual Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party is returning in a little over a month to get everyone in the trick-or-treat spirit once again.

Beginning select nights on September 14, 2007 and running until November 2, Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party will invade the Magic Kingdom after regular park hours. This special ticket event will begin at 7 p.m. and run until midnight, giving families and children the opportunity to trick-or-treat around the park with their favorite Disney characters, who also just so happen to be all dressed up as well! This party also has special entertainment, including Mickey's "Boo-To-You" Halloween Parade (be on the lookout for the Headless Horseman prior to the parade) and a Happy Hallowishes fireworks spectacular, where your favorite Disney villains go trick-or-treating in the sky. Some of the most popular attractions at the Magic Kingdom remain open for this five-hour extravaganza, and as mentioned above, you can get candy and goodies all throughout the park at numerous trick-or-treating locations.

Admission to this event is $38.95 for adults and $32.95 for kids ages 3-9. Regular park tickets to the Walt Disney World parks do not include admission to this event. Tickets are only valid for the event the day that you purchase them for. While this can't-miss party does require some extra money, you can be sure to save money on your regular theme park tickets when you buy them exclusively at DW Tickets! Click here to check out our unbelievable ticket prices that are no trick- just a treat!

Gone fishin'

Are you a big fan of fishing, but don't think you have any options while visiting the Walt Disney World resort? Think again! Fishing excursions depart every day on the many lakes across property, and the best part is that you can enjoy this fun activity without ever stepping foot outside the world of Mickey.

Two-hour fishing excursions are scheduled for three different departure times during the day --7 a.m., 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. The rates are $235 for the first two excursions and $200 for the afternoon excursion, and the prices for the private catch-and-release trip are good for you and up to four other guests. All Walt Disney World Resort Guided Fishing Excursions include an experienced fishing guide, rod and reel, tackle, artificial and live bait, beverages and a one-year BASS membership.

These excursions are available at the following Walt Disney World Resort marinas: Disney's Boardwalk Resort, Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort, Disney's Coronado Springs Resort, Disney's Contemporary Resort, Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort and Campgrounds, Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa, Disney's Old Key West Resort, Disney's Polynesian Resort, Disney's Port Orleans Resort- Riverside, Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa, Disney's Wilderness Lodge Resort, Disney's Yacht Club Resort and the Downtown Disney Marketplace. You can also call 407-939-BASS to book this excursion.

If you are used to fishing from a dock, Disney has options for you as well. At Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort and Campgrounds and Disney's Port Orleans Resort- Riverside, you can enjoy old fashioned Cane Pole fishing dockside without even any advanced reservations.

Whether you are relaxing on a fishing trip or enjoying a day at the parks, we hope your vacation to Walt Disney World is everything you had hoped for - and with something for everyone, we are sure it will be! But before heading down to Central Florida, take some time to check out our discounted Disney tickets for the best deals around!

Miniature Golf at Disney!!

Visitors to the Walt Disney World Resort have the unique opportunity of experiencing everything you could want in a vacation destination all in one place. Disney not only offers world-class theme and water parks, they also house a shopping and entertainment district, a plethora of hotel accommodations, and tons of other things to add to your vacation experience. Disney even thought of one of the vacation staples when they built their two miniature golf courses-Fantasia Gardens and Disney's Winter Summerland Miniature Golf Courses. Like everything else on property, these two attractions are themed and provide experiences like no other miniature golf courses around town.

Fantasia Gardens Miniature Golf Course is a great whimsical adventure that really brings the Disney magic to life. Based on the Academy award-winning movie "Fantasia," this golf course has dancing hippos, leaping fountains and marching broomsticks! Don't be surprised to find any and everything from the movie here, and you will even encounter interactive obstacles that were inspired by memorable scenes from the movie. This miniature golf course is surely one like you have never seen before!

Also a one-of-a-kind course, Disney's Winter Summerland Miniature Golf Course is located just outside of Disney's Blizzard Beach water park and is a great way to end your day after hitting the slopes inside. Legend has it that this golf course is even the off-season resort destination for Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus! Everything here was even built by elves (I guess that would explain why everything is so small), but there is still no shortage of fun on either the Snow course or the Sand Course.

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Beat the Heat, Before Back to School!!

Central Florida may be best known for its world-class theme parks and attractions, but one other thing that is synonymous with Florida is plenty of sunshine. And down here, we have plenty of it! The theme parks may have a few rides that will cool you off in the midst of your day, but with only a few weeks left of the summer season before school begins, you may want to consider taking a day out of your vacation to beat that summer heat in one of Orlando's water parks.

The two Disney water parks are second to none- both, like the four main theme parks, are built around a theme that is carried throughout the grounds. Blizzard Beach is the most popular water park at Disney and is the first of the two to reach capacity on a hot summer day. Blizzard Beach was conceived off of the idea that a random snow storm hit Central Florida- and the snow is beginning to melt, making for some awesome rides! Here, you can expect to see an actual ski lift, which will take riders to the top of the mountain, and mounds and mounds of- yes, you guessed it... snow! (And for that reason, be sure to bring along your sunglasses for the day, as the "snow" gets a very bright glare off of it in the afternoon.) This park is also known as the park which has the best thrill rides. Summit Plummet, the world's tallest free-fall speed slide, is located 120 feet up in the air at the park's summit, offering beautiful glimpses of most of the rest of the Walt Disney World resort before you take the plunge down at a speed of nearly 60 mph. Blizzard Beach also has the world's longest family raft ride, Teamboat Springs, and many other attractions that will keep you cool all day long.

The main difference in Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon- besides the theming- is the wave pool. While Blizzard offers a fairly large pool that has mostly gentle, rocking waves, Typhoon Lagoon's front-and-center attraction is, and always has been, its wave pool. Containing almost three million gallons of water, this massive water attraction cranks up some of the biggest waves in all of Florida- so big in fact, that they actually offer surfing lessons there before the park opens! While Typhoon may not have any record-setting rides, they do offer plenty of fun slides and some other unique attractions, like the opportunity to snorkel in a shark reef (another thing to beware of here-besides the sharks of course- is the water. This man-made coral reef pool is freezing, but is sure to help you beat the heat any time of day.).

If you want another option away from the Walt Disney World resort, you can try Wet 'n Wild near Universal Orlando. This park, noted as the first true water park, has over 30 acres of rides and fun for the entire family. Wet n' Wild has five thrill rides, seven multi-rider attractions, a lake, wave pool and lazy river. This park may not have the theming that the first two have, but you are assured of an entire day of fun if you head here, as any and everything is surrounded by their plethora of water attractions!

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