With specially priced tickets available at military bases, there’s never been a better time to bring your family to Disney Parks. Don’t wait a moment longer – there’s a Disney memory waiting for you right now at the Disneyland Resort in Southern California or the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida.
Disneyland Resort
In the heart of Orange County, California, the Disneyland Resort features two spectacular theme parks, three uniquely Disney hotels, and a variety of dining, entertainment and shopping experiences – giving you more magic to explore than you might have imagined!
Walt Disney opened Disneyland Park — “The Happiest Place on Earth” — in 1955, setting the standard as the first “themed” park ever. This beloved American institution continues to evolve, and now features more than 60 adventures across eight themed lands. Classic favorites like Pirates of the Caribbean, the Matterhorn Bobsleds and “it’s a small world” are joined by new attractions like Star Tours – The Adventures Continue, where the power of the Force and the magic of Disney combine in a 3-D experience that takes you to new destinations in the Star Wars galaxy. With more than 50 different ride combinations, you never know where you’ll go or who you’ll met along the way! And outside, the streets dance to the sounds of Mickey’s Soundsational Parade, featuring live musicians, dancers, Disney Characters and whimsical floats that bring to life beloved melodies from classic Disney movies.
Across the way, Disney storytelling magic joins adventure and fun to Disney California Adventure Park, which features amazing attractions and shows alongside distinctive entertainment and dining. Right now, the park is going through a truly magical transformation– and some of the work is already complete, such as The Little Mermaid ~ Ariel’s Undersea Adventure, where you descend “under the sea” on an colorful, musical journey through the story of “The Little Mermaid.” End your day with the nighttime water spectacular “World of Color,” a marriage of light, water, music and Disney magic you won’t soon forget! And there’s more to come, with Cars Land opening in summer 2012. You and your family will be able to step right onto the streets of Radiator Springs and experience one-of-a-kind attractions, shopping and dining opportunities, drawn right from the Disney-Pixar movies into real life.
There’s even more magic in store just outside the theme parks, where you’ll find the Downtown Disney District – a lively esplanade with more than 30 innovative restaurants, shops and nightclubs, all within easy walking distance of the theme parks and Disney hotels.
Walt Disney World Resort
Situated in sunny Florida, the Walt Disney World Resort makes the real world seem far away, and make-believe as real as the smile on your face. This is where memories are made, where fun, imagination and excitement surround the young and the young-at-heart. Covering almost 40 square miles, the Walt Disney World Resort is the perfect place to enjoy a weeklong vacation experience – a world of entertainment and family fun that knows no boundaries.
Fantasy and pixie dust are everywhere at the Magic Kingdom Park. You can set sail for a high-seas adventure with Captain Jack Sparrow and the rest of the crew at Pirates of the Caribbean, enjoy not-too-spooky surprises at The Haunted Mansion, and conquer Disney’s own thrilling “mountain range” (Space Mountain, Splash Mountain and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad). Share in the outrageous 3-D fun of Mickey’s PhilharMagic, where fairytale classics magically come to life. There’s something for everyone to enjoy – and there’s even more on the horizon, as work is underway to double the size of Fantasyland, featuring new adventures that will start opening in late 2012.
At Epcot, fun and imagination combine with the wonder of diverse cultures. Fly to new heights on Soarin’, a multi-sensory ride experience that glides you on winds of imagination. Dive into the “big blue world” of The Seas with Nemo & Friends, where you can join in on the chase for that ever-curious little clown fish from the Disney-Pixar film, “Finding Nemo.” Push the pedal to the metal at the high-speed Test Track, or enjoy culinary delights and tempting treasures from eleven great nations around World Showcase. You’ll find something amazing and exciting everywhere you turn.
The glitz and glamour of Hollywood may take center stage at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, but the star is you! Soar through the Star Wars universe in 3-D on Star Tours — The Adventures Continue. Take aim and ride Toy Story Mania!, a 4-D, interactive attraction inspired by the Disney-Pixar “Toy Story” films. And for even more high-octane action, catch the twistin’, turnin’ beat of Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith, and never experience the same fear twice at the thrilling Twilight Zone Tower of Terror.
Fun gets wild at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, where you can experience a high-speed train trek forward – and backward! – through the treacherous Himalayan unknown on Expedition Everest. Explore the African savannah on Kilimanjaro Safaris, or meander the park’s many trails to discover creatures big and small. Join Timon, Pumbaa and Simba in Festival of the Lion King, a live celebration of the classic Disney film, and journey to the ocean floor during the live stage spectacular, Finding Nemo — The Musical.
Prepare to be awed, inspired, thrilled and enchanted. From fantasy and discovery to glitz, glamour and roaring adventure, the imagination and magic of the Walt Disney World Theme Parks will come alive all around you.
But the fun doesn’t stop there. Golf, spas, fishing, water sports and more can be found within this vacation destination, along with two amazing water adventure parks: Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park, a tropical getaway featuring Florida’s largest inland surfing lagoon, and Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park – a whimsical, “melting” ski resort packed with downhill thrills and plenty of ways to chill.
For a change of pace, you can play by day and have the nighttime of your life in the Downtown Disney Area, which features everything from dining with dinosaurs to a distinctly Disney shopping extravaganza to incredible live music and shows. It’s dining, shopping and entertainment to indulge in for a day — or a night.
Members of the U.S. Military now can enjoy special savings on theme park tickets for the Disneyland Resort and the Walt Disney World Resort. These tickets are a great value — and they’re available only at military bases. Plus, when you buy your tickets in advance, you can skip the ticket-window lines at the parks and go straight to the gate! It’s a great way to save time and money.