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Walt Disney World and Central Florida Vacation

7 Days / 6 Nights
Disney Backstage, Cape Canaveral, Kissimmee, Walt Disney World Resort

Delight in Walt Disney World Resort® more than ever, with special access to attractions. Take behind-the-scenes tours and special VIP experiences in all 4 parks. Also, venture outside the Resort for fantastic activities in the natural terrains and waterways of Old Florida. To top it all off, spend the day with an astronaut at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.

Trip Highlights Include:

Discover The Magic With An Imagineer

Join an Imagineer for an unforgettable walking tour of the various lands that make up Magic Kingdom park. See the incredible sites and hear stories about the Kingdom's design and construction from its conception through the present.

Fly With An Astronaut

Spend a half-day at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex with an astronaut who talks about his or her firsthand adventures in space and shows you the ropes here on earth at the Apollo/Saturn-V Center, among other venues within the Space Center.

Kayak, Horseback Ride, Zip

Paddle your kayak down Shingle Creek flanked by towering, moss-draped cypress trees and ride an airboat on Lake Tohopekaliga. At Forever Florida, choose between a swamp buggy nature tour, a zip line course or horseback riding.

Be an Insider At Disney's Animal Kingdom Park

Explore nature in an exciting way on a private safari! Find out how Disney is protecting the planet and educating kids.

VIP Seating For Rivers Of Light And IllumiNations: Reflections Of Earth
Enjoy VIP seating at Rivers of Light, the newest light and color extravaganza that debuts at Disney's Animal Kingdom park in the summer of 2016. Also, savor the view from your VIP seats at IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth.

Adventure Dates

2017

January 1-January 7, 2017: Adult Exclusive (18 and older)
January 8-January 14, 2017: Adult Exclusive (18 and older)
January 29-February 4, 2017
February 5-February 11, 2017
February 12-February 18, 2017
February 19-February 25, 2017
February 26-March 4, 2017
March 12-March 18, 2017: Adult Exclusive (18 and older)
March 19-March 25, 2017
March 26-April 1, 2017
April 2-April 8, 2017
April 9-April 15, 2017
April 23-April 29, 2017
April 30-May 6, 2017
May 7-May 13, 2017
May 14-May 20, 2017
May 28-June 3, 2017
June 4-June 10, 2017
June 11-June 17, 2017
June 18-June 24, 2017
June 25-July 1, 2017
July 9-July 15, 2017
July 16-July 22, 2017
July 23-July 29, 2017
July 30-August 5, 2017
August 6-August 12, 2017
August 13-August 19, 2017
August 20-August 26, 2017
August 27-September 2, 2017
September 3-September 9, 2017
September 10-September 16, 2017
September 17-September 23, 2017
September 24-September 30, 2017: Adult Exclusive (18 and older)
October 1-October 7, 2017: Adult Exclusive (18 and older)
October 8-October 14, 2017: Adult Exclusive (18 and older)
October 15-October 21, 2017: Adult Exclusive (18 and older)
October 22-October 28, 2017: Adult Exclusive (18 and older)
October 29-November 4, 2017: Adult Exclusive (18 and older)
November 5-November 11, 2017: Adult Exclusive (18 and older)
November 12-November 18, 2017: Adult Exclusive (18 and older)
November 19-November 25, 2017
November 26-December 2, 2017: Adult Exclusive (18 and older)
December 3-December 9, 2017
December 10-December 16, 2017: Adult Exclusive (18 and older)
December 17-December 23, 2017

*= Guaranteed departures

Adventure Daily Itinerary

Day One - 2017

Arrive in Orlando

Be greeted at the airport by an Adventures by Disney representative who escorts you to your awaiting transportation. The driver assists you with your luggage and takes you to your hotel at Walt Disney World Resort.

Disney's Yacht Club Resort

Delight in the formal grace of a grand New England-style yacht club at this lakeside resort, which is walking distance to Epcot and a convenient boat ride to Disney's Hollywood Studios.

Private Welcome Dinner in the Chef's Kitchen at Disney's Contemporary Resort

Enjoy VIP treatment when you experience an exquisite dinner prepared in the kitchen of this elegant Resort hotel that is a testament to ultra-modern design. Meet the highly acclaimed chefs who create culinary masterpieces in front of your eyes—and feast on those creations while sitting in the kitchen at elegantly appointed tables. Take home a cookbook as a keepsake to commemorate this special experience!

Meals Included: Dinner

Day Two - 2017

Private Breakfast at Tony's Town Square Restaurant

Start off the day inside this iconic Italian restaurant, inspired by the classic Disney movie Lady and the Tramp.

Walking Tour of Magic Kingdom Park

Join an Imagineer for this private walking tour. Visit the lands of Magic Kingdom park and discover illuminating insights behind some of the attractions you love the most. Hear engaging stories about the Magic Kingdom's design and construction from its conception through the present.

From your Adventure Guides, learn the fascinating details about how the magic comes to life with regular functionality when you go backstage in the Utilidors*—the corridors which run underneath all of Magic Kingdom park and are used for everything from storage and waste removal to costuming, food and emergency services.

VIP Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Experience

Join fellow Adventurers and take advantage of special access to attractions with a magical ride on the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Experience—the newest and most popular attraction at Magic Kingdom park!

Lunch at Jungle Navigation Co. Ltd. Skipper Canteen

Hear wonderful stories about the Society of Explorers and Adventures at Skipper Canteen while you explore the bold, flavorful cuisine of Asia, South America, and Africa with the help of Disney's daring riverboat pilots.

On Your Own Time in Magic Kingdom Park

Enjoy special access to attractions and thrill to entertainment at the most magical place on earth!

Enjoy a VIP View of the Festival of Fantasy Parade

Relish the magic of this famous parade from the front porch of Tony's Town Square Restaurant on Main Street, U.S.A.®. From this VIP position, you'll enjoy an amazing view of the magic as it passes by.

Dinner On Your Own

Choose to grab a quick bite or enjoy table-service, dining events and dining with Characters. Find out the complete list of choices available to you at Magic Kingdom park.

On Your Own at Magic Kingdom Park

Guests may remain in this fantastical park to enjoy more experiences or to view the fireworks at Wishes Nighttime Spectacular up close from a privileged VIP viewing area.
*This portion of the tour is only available for Guests age 12 or older.

Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day Three - 2017

Breakfast at Cape May Café

Meet some of your favorite Disney Characters over a delicious breakfast at Cape May Café in Disney's Yacht Club Resort before leaving Walt Disney World Resort® for an amazing day-trip to the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex^SM on Florida's Atlantic Coast.

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex ^SM

Travel to this iconic site for a day filled with interactive, inspirational and educational fun while you learn about the epic story of the U.S. space program at the gateway of a working space flight center.

Private Tour – Fly With An Astronaut

Take a private tour with your very own astronaut-guide at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex^SM. Feel what's it's like to be an astronaut during the Shuttle Launch Experience®, with g-forces pushing you as you propel into orbit. Drive by the Vehicle Assembly Building, one of the largest buildings in the world, which was used for the assembly of the Saturn V moon rocket. For a photo opportunity with your astronaut-guide, stop at the LC-39 Observation Gantry, site of some of the most famous manned space flights. Discover the Apollo/Saturn V Center as your astronaut-guide delivers fantastic facts about the first moon missions—all while you stand under the largest moon rocket ever flown!

Lunch with an Astronaut

Take a break in your tour to enjoy a catered buffet lunch in a private room in the Apollo/Saturn V Center, overlooking Kennedy Space Center^SM and launch pads 39A and B.

IMAX® Theater 3D Movie

After saying goodbye to your astronaut-guide, delight in a 3D IMAX Theater viewing of Journey to Space.

Disney Springs Preview Center

Enjoy this high-tech VIP preview of the shops, restaurants and events that are happening on the bustling waterfront promenade at the new Disney Springs.

On Your Own Dinner in Disney Springs

Dine at a restaurant that's ideal for you and your family. Grab easy seating for a light bite at a number of casual venues or if you prefer upscale, world-class cuisine, there are several signature restaurants offering everything from extraordinary sushi to mainstream American fare. Whatever your preference may be, speak with your Vacationista about the best way to make advance dining reservations.

*Additional costs apply for entertainment and shopping.

Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day Four - 2017

Privately Guided African Safari

Travel through Disney's Animal Kingdom park on an early morning, exclusive guided driving tour where you will see exotic African wildlife begin their day on the savanna. On your journey, your knowledgeable guides will share little-known insights of the majestic animals on view as well as how we care for all of the 1,500-plus inhabitants of Disney's Animal Kingdom park.

Private Breakfast at Tiffins

Before Disney's Animal Kingdom park even opens, start your day with a private breakfast buffet in this new signature restaurant featuring wildlife-themed décor and waterfront views! Take a moment to peruse the diverse menu with travel-inspired offerings.

Experience Our "Wild" Design

Explore Disney's Animal Kingdom park as created by the Walt Disney Imagineers, unveiling the design secrets that went into the planning and construction of the park. Learn how the Imagineers traveled to remote parts of the globe to fully understand the different cultures and to see the native wildlife in their natural habitats. Unlock the magic of nature in the park's architecture and details and hear the stories behind how these elements fit in with the care of the animals here at Disney's Animal Kingdom park.

Protecting the Magic of Nature

Disney's Animal Kingdom park has always been a place that connects guests to the magic of nature and inspires people to take action to protect wildlife and wild places. See firsthand how this commitment to conservation comes to life through the dedicated teams working to engage communities to reverse the decline of threatened animals across the globe. You can explore the real-world work of our animal experts such as our efforts to save elephants in the wild through the help of a much smaller animal, the honey bee. You will also learn more about the Disney Conservation Fund, a program that has directed more than $40 million to projects in 115 countries working to conserve nature and inspire kids and families to join Disney in caring for our planet.

Go Backstage at Rivers of Light

Go behind the scenes at the new nighttime experience that debuts in the spring of 2016. It aims to be one of the most beautiful and moving shows in the history of Disney's Animal Kingdom park.

On Your Own Lunch at Disney's Animal Kingdom Park

Choose from a variety of American, Asian and African dining venues for a delightful lunch and dessert.

Afternoon On Your Own at Disney's Animal Kingdom Park

Delight in some of your favorite experiences, including high-speed thrills, fascinating jungle trails, exotic animal viewings, Broadway-style musicals, colorful parades—and a fun-filled show with 20 species of birds!

Unique Exclusive Dinner at Rafiki's Planet Watch – Conservation Station

Share your experiences with fellow Adventurers at a private, catered dinner served in the heart of this delightful conservation environment.

VIP Seating for Rivers of Light

Be awestruck by this new, extravagant nighttime show that you view from your VIP seats. Watch the dark sky fill with a spectacular array of light, color and imagery!

Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner

Day Five - 2017

Room Service Breakfast at Disney's Yacht Club Resort

With an early departure this day, enjoy breakfast conveniently delivered to your room.

Kayak Down Shingle Creek

Travel outside Walt Disney World Resort to Shingle Creek. Venture into the quiet world of a cypress swamp. Kayak past waterfowl, turtles and alligators as you experience the real outdoors of Central Florida.

Airboat on Lake Tohopekaliga

Propel through the unspoiled wetlands of the largest lake in Osceola County, Florida. View wildlife in their natural habitat, including alligators and a wide variety of birds.

Florida Cowboy BBQ Cookout

Arrive at Forever Florida Zipline & Horseback Adventures just in time for a terrific barbeque lunch that will get you ready for the exciting activities to come.

Forever Florida Experience

Select one or more of the thrilling activities awaiting you at Forever Florida. Make discoveries about your destination in the Swamp Buggy Nature Tour, zip line above the treetops or go horseback riding. Experience 9 ecosystems as you cross streams, forest, wetlands and pastures—and perhaps catch a glimpse of alligators and other wildlife.

On Your Own at Disney's Yacht Club Resort

Spend some quiet time at your Resort hotel and be refreshed for the evening activities.

Disney's Fantasmic! Dinner Show

Complete the day's activities with a short boat trip to Disney's Hollywood Studios where you will feast on a mouthwatering meal before you delight in Fantasmic!—a stunning musical show of colorful waterworks, exciting fireworks and a host of Disney Characters! Enjoy private VIP seating for the scrumptious dinner followed by unobstructed viewing of this dazzling nighttime spectacular.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day Six - 2017

Grab 'n' Go Breakfast Bar

Grab something light for breakfast at a casual buffet set up just for Adventures by Disney at Disney's Yacht Club Resort. Then, be escorted to Disney's Hollywood Studios and begin your day of exciting activity.

Peek Inside The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror™

Before Disney's Hollywood Studios opens, look behind the scenes at The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror. Learn details about the Hollywood Tower Hotel's strange library and cobweb-covered lobby that remains just as it was in 1939.

Experience The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror

Enjoy special access to the attraction and join your fellow Adventurers a thrilling "elevator" ride at the infamous Hollywood Tower Hotel that plunges you into the Twilight Zone!

Toy Story Midway Mania!

Take advantage of a special access ride with fellow Adventurers on this midway-style, 4D shootin' game starring your favorite Toy Story characters!

Backstage at The Seas with Nemo & Friends

Join us at Epcot® for an exclusive glimpse of the backstage aquarium environment at The Seas with Nemo & Friends, home to a variety of unique marine animal species—from sharks and rays to sea turtles, manatees, dolphins and fish.

Lunch at the Seas with Nemo & Friends

Enjoy a catered buffet at this private lounge that is reminiscent of Captain Nemo's Nautilus. Following lunch, a Walt Disney Imagineer will discuss Epcot's iconic American Adventure Pavilion, taking you through the fascinating creative journey from the pavilion's conceptual roots to its eventual design and construction.

Private Behind-the-Scene Tour of the American Adventure Pavilion

Go backstage at this beautiful building designed around the classic Georgian style of the late 1700s and famous sites from American history. See the "Magic Theater," a complex, computer-controlled, movable platform under the Pavilion's stage that can move 10 different sets to present a seamless stage performance, as well as other elements dreamed up by the ever-creative Imagineers.

On Your Own at Epcot

Enjoy the variety of fascinating experiences Epcot has to offer—from transforming into a secret agent to blasting off on a journey through space and more!

The Disney Vacation Club Member Lounge in the Imagination! Pavilion

Rendezvous upstairs in the Imagination! Pavilion in Future World. A remarkable space composed of soaring glass pyramids, the Imagination! Pavilion was once home to Disney's original ImageWorks.

Farewell Dinner in the Imagination! Pavilion

Enjoy a private farewell dinner in the welcoming environment of the Disney Vacation Club Member Lounge, surrounded by the imaginative architecture that characterizes one of Epcot's most iconic original pavilions. Relish a delicious, catered buffet while exchanging memories of your extraordinary vacation with fellow Adventurers

VIP Viewing of IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth and Dessert Party

Savor international desserts and wines in an exclusive setting as you behold the past, present and future of Earth at this stunning fireworks show that celebrates the spirit of humanity.