Emerald Retreat is a lavish villa at Emerald Island Resort and ideal accommodation for your visit to Disney World, Orlando in Florida is a brand new Orlando family home, fitted to the highest possible standards, located in Emerald Island which is just 5 miles south of Disney World. Emerald Island Resort in Kissimmee, Orlando is a modern development within a conservation area within minutes of Disney, Florida. The attractive Florida homes are built around beautiful lakes and Emerald Retreat is a lavish villa at Emerald Island Resort and ideal accommodation for your visit to Disney World has a large garden that backs on to a wonderfully wild woodland area and therefore there is no fear of being overlooked whilst you are in our large pool. Emerald Retreat is a lavish villa at Emerald Island Resort and ideal accommodation for your visit to Disney World is a private Florida home, rented and managed by a close family friend when we are unable to use it. As a result the Orlando holiday home is equipped with every thing our family likes to use, this includes a 50" plasma home theater surround system with DVD, Video and cable tv. We're therefore sure it will meet your own holiday requirements in Orlando, Florida. Our Kissimmee, Orlando rental accommodation can easily sleep ten people in four bedrooms, and a double sofa bed in the living room. We have two adult bedrooms with King & Queen beds, plenty of cupboard space for clothing, and cots, high chairs etc are available for infants. The other two bedrooms are ideal for children or single adults! with their bright, fun decor and twin/ bunk beds, one of which is themed with Disney merchandise. There is a computer room, with broadband connection, so gamers can play on the net to their hearts' content! With ten people renting this Florida holiday accomodation in Kissimmee, Orlando the cost can be less than £8 per day and even with only 8 people at the height of the season this still only rises to about £9 per day. Our family have owned a holiday home in Kissimmee, Orlando, Florida for more than 15 years, and have built up a wealth of knowledge about the area and the various Orlando attractions. We have tried to put as much of our experience into this site, so if it is your first time in Kissimmee and you'd like some more information about any thing about the Orlando theme parks ie Disney, Universal, Sea World etc, or other attractions ie Gatorland, Cape Canaveral, Green Meadows Petting Farm etc then please click on the 'Attractions' button. Alternatively, if you are interested in the local Kissimmee golf clubs, Kissimmee restaraunts, Orlando shops, nightlife in Kissimmee and Orlando or the latest weather forecast for Kissimmee, Orlando or Florida then please click on the 'About the Area' button. Whilst the Emerald Retreat is a lavish villa at Emerald Island Resort and ideal accommodation for your visit to Disney World is a lovely private house in Emerald Island Resort, Kissimmee, Florida, and is only few minutes from the Disney World Complex it has no association with the Disney Corporation, any Disney employees, Disney Cast member, Disney Agents or any subsidiary of Disney either in Orlando, Florida or Disney Worldwide. 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Within the tree is a 430-seat 3-D film/special effects theater featuring "It's Tough to be a Bug!" - a humorous and exciting adventure within the miniature world of insects. Bridges lead across Discovery River to other lands and attractions. Some guests don't take the time to explore Discovery Island - but it's well worth it. Take the time to view the carvings on the tree of life, and don't miss the 3D theatre. Attractions/Rides To view more information concerning any of the attractions at Discovery Island, just click on one of the following links: Tree of Life Towering 14 stories high, the Tree of Life is visible from throughout the park. Inside the "Tree's" base is Disney's most recent venture into the world of 3D, "It's Tough to be a Bug". Safari Island Trail allows visitors the opportunity to roam the promenades, admire the foliage and gaze upon more exotic birds and wildlife. Look for Cotton-top tamarins, Saddle-billed storks, Galapagos tortoises, Asian small clawed otters, South American capybaras (the largest rodents in the world) and green-winged macaws here. The Trail area is wheelchair accessible. You may encounter the Storyteller/Changeling here, the duo that entertains and regales visitors with tales about the inhabitants of Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park. As expected the changeling "becomes" the animal as the storyteller tells the tale. Here is a list of the animal carvings to spot when walking around the Tree of Life : Camp Minnie and Mickey This is the place to meet with your favorite Disney characters at the meet-and-greet pavilions, or after the live stage shows of the "Festival of the Lion King", or "Pocahontas and Her Forest Friends" while at Animal Kingdom. Camp Minnie and Mickey is a magical land where characters all come to life to enchant the young and old alike. Attractions/Shows Festival of the Lion King Clap along with all your favorite songs from The Lion King film! You're right in the middle of a colorful and fabulous fun festival. Simba, Timon, and Pumbaa lead a tribal celebration of pure pageantry with joyous music, dance, and special performances. Additional Information: For safety and comfort, this is wheelchair accessible. Assistive - listening devices which amplify the audio at this location are available at Guest Relations. Pocahontas Kids will enjoy Pocahontas and Grandmother Willow starring in this unique and enchanting show featuring live animals of North America. Will you be a protector of the forest? This show teaches kids a lot about conservation of species and animals, and what they can do. Additional Information: For safety and comfort, this is wheelchair accessible. Assistive - listening devices which amplify the audio at this location are available at Guest Relations. Mickey's Jammin' Jungle Parade New for Disney's 100 Years of Magic Celebration! Mickey's Jammin' Jungle Parade is a rompin' and rollin' afternoon event in Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park. Mickey and the gang have packed up a caravan of crazy, colorful safari vehicles to blaze some trails through this wildly imaginative world. Adding to the rhythm of the ride is a herd of giant rolling drums cleverly disguised as exotic animals. Additional Information: For safety and comfort, this is wheelchair accessible. Character Greeting Meet Mickey Mouse and his pals who are ready to greet you every day in their own special vacation spots around Camp Minnie & Mickey. Asia Asia is the newest area of Animal Kingdom (although more rides are being built in DinoLand USA). There's a walk-through exhibit here, a few restaurants to eat at, a great show to see, and a "thrill ride". Kali River Rapids is a fabulous example of how to combine thrill rides with education. Disney takes a standard raft ride and has added lots of themes and information to the ride to make it a thrilling and visually interesting experience. The Maharajah Jungle Trek is an exceptional exhibit to visit. Disney has several 'gamekeepers' along the trek to explain the various animals, and to answer your questions which really helps you all get more from the experience. The main attraction on Maharaja Jungle Trek is the large tiger habitat. There are several viewing areas for the public and several different environments for the tigers to roam within. Watch colorful and exotic birds perform tricks and stunts, as the Disney 'gamekeepers' explain all about their habitats and conservation of the species at the exciting Flights of Wonder show. Attractions/Rides Kali River Rapids Venture down the turbulent waters of the Chakranadi River aboard a 12-passenger raft through an enchanting Asian rain forest. Stay alert, because around every bend are new surprises, along with the very real threat of getting extremely wet. Height: 38" minimum restriction. Additional Information: Guests should be in good health and free from motion sickness, back or neck problems, heart problems, or other conditions that could be aggravated by this adventure; expectant mothers should not ride. Maharajah Jungle Trek Explore the mystical Anandapur Royal Forest. Wander among the ruins of an ancient palace inhabited by beautiful and exotic animals. You'll encounter giant fruit bats, birds, tapirs, Komodo dragons, and lots of tigers. Additional Information: For safety and comfort, this is wheelchair accessible. Flights of Wonder Your heart will take flight as you watch an amazing assortment of birds display their wondrous natural behaviors. It's a soaring celebration of winged wonders. Africa Africa is where the most exciting animal experiences occur. The first place to go is to the Kilimanjaro Safaris. This trip through Disney's 100 acre savanna is incredible. Take a postcard picture of the male lion standing on the edge of the main rock looking at the tour - does he look hungry? (the lion stays on the rock through the heat of the day because there's a cooling fan underneath it that he likes). Your entrance into Africa is through the friendly, welcoming Island of Harambe. Harambe is Swahili for "come together". Interestingly enough, this Island is a combination of a number of some of the favorite places in Africa found by Disney Imagineers whilst on a scouting trip during the planning stages of the park. Africa is over 100 acres in size. To get your bearings we strongly recommend that you start your day at the Conservation Station - and take the Trail Wildlife Express Train to view the Africa park and animals. Attractions/Rides To view more information on any of the rides at Animal Kingdom - Africa. Kilimanjaro Safari - FP Pangani Forest Trail Conservation Station Adventureland Enchanted Tiki Room Join Iago and Zazu on their latest adventure as managers of the Enchanted Tiki Room. Don't worry, you'll still have the chance to sing along with the original Tiki Room song as well as new popular favorites. Location: Adventureland Category: All Time Favorites Additional Information: For safety and comfort, this is wheelchair accessible. Assistive-listening devices which amplify the audio at this location are available at Guest Relations. Jungle Cruise Travel on the rivers of four different continents. See exotic animals, zany explorers and ancient ruins as your skipper leads you deep into the jungle. Be prepared for surprises along the way; your skipper's sure to regale you with humorous tales of danger. Location: Adventureland Category: All-Time Favorites The Magic Carpets of Aladdin Not since Disney's Dumbo spread his ears and flew into the hearts of children everywhere has an attraction as magical as this come along. The Magic Carpets of Aladdin fly around a giant genie as two whimsical, water-spewing camels spit at riders and spectators alike. Music from the Aladdin movie plays in the background. Location: Adventureland Category: Kids' Favorites Additional Information: For safety and comfort, this is transfer accessible. Pirates of the Caribbean Yo ho, yo ho! A pirate's life for me! Take a wild voyage through secret caverns and fierce sea battles as you join up with the rowdiest crew that ever sacked the Spanish Main. It's a boat ride through classic Disney adventures populated with almost countless Audio-Animatronics® figures. Location: Adventureland Category: All-Time Favorites Additional Information: For safety and comfort, this is transfer accessible. Swiss Family Treehouse There hasn't been a treehouse this amazing since the movie. Come see where the winding branches take you in this one-of-a-kind tree. Location: Adventureland Category: All-Time Favorites Animal Kingdom features an 'enormouse' new theme park with live animals and thrill rides, dominated by the 14-story tree of life in which a short animated presentation is shown in a subterranean cinema. Animal Kingdom celebrates one amazing adventure after another with exciting attractions, wild animals, terrific stage shows and loveable characters! The Oasis Guests enter the park through 'The Oasis', a lush botanical garden designed to help guests understand the habitats of many of the fascinating creatures to be found at Animal Kingdom. This a lush garden setting alive with streams, flowering glades, waterfalls and animals that include iguanas, sloths, macaws and other fascinating creatures. As they continue past the animals and walk through a series of grottoes, guests are treated to their first incredible view of The Tree of Life - which is adorned with over 325 animal carvings - spectacular! Animal Kingdom is split into 5 separate areas, each with its own distinct theme. Guests typically spend a full day at Animal Kingdom in order to see all of the attractions and features. To take a tour of each of these areas, simply click on one of the boxes on the left of this page. We've provided a review of each section of the park to help you plan a fantastic day. Highlights at Animal Kingdom include an authentic African Safari, a white-water rafting ride (very wet!), and a race back in time to prehistoric lands. If you haven't the time to view each individually, we've provided a summary of the rides and attractions to be found at Animal Kingdom below. Please note - In deference to the well-being of the wildlife at The Animal Kingdom, Disney do not provide a close-of-day firework show. Attractions: The Boneyard (DinoLand U.S.A.) DINOSAUR (DinoLand U.S.A.) FP Cretaceous Trail (DinoLand U.S.A.) Character Greetings (Camp Minnie-Mickey) Kali River Rapids (Asia) FP Maharajah Jungle Trek (Asia) Kilimanjaro Safaris (Africa) FP Pangani Forest Exploration Trail (Africa) Wildlife Express (Africa/Rafiki’s Planet Watch) Rafiki’s Planet Watch (near Africa) "It’s Tough to be a Bug!" (Discovery Island) FP The Tree of Life (Discovery Island) Shows: "Festival of the Lion King" (at 1,375-seat theater/Camp Minnie-Mickey) "Pocahontas and Her Forest Friends" (at 350-seat Grandmother Willow’s Grove/Camp Minnie-Mickey) "Tarzan Rocks!" (at 1,500-seat Theater in the Wild/DinoLand U.S.A.) "Flights of Wonder" (at 1000-seat Caravan Stage/Asia) Where To Eat: Flame Tree Barbecue (quick dining, outdoor seating/Discovery Island) Kusafiri Coffee Shop and Bakery (quick-service counter/Africa) Pizzafari (quick dining/Discovery Island) Rainforest Cafe (full-service/Entrance Plaza) Restaurantosaurus (quick dining/character breakfast/DinoLand U.S.A.) Sundowner Terrace (cocktails/Africa) Tamu Tamu Refreshments (snack shop/Africa) Tusker House Restaurant (quick dining/Africa) Essential Services: Baby Care Center (Discovery Island) Banking ATM (Entrance Plaza) First Aid (Discovery Island) Guest Services (Entrance Plaza) Kennel (Entrance Plaza) Lockers (Entrance Plaza) Lost and Found (Discovery Island) Lost children (Discovery Island) Package pickup (Entrance Plaza) Stroller rental (Entrance Plaza) Wheelchair rental (Entrance Plaza) Opening Times Disney's Animal Kingdom is open daily 9:00am through till 5:00pm. Be advised that times can be changed owing to weather. For full details of the opening times, see the web site for the Disney Parks (link below). Tips for Guests We recommend that all guests use the FASTPASS machines to plan their times on the best rides at Animal Kingdom. If you want to avoid the majority of the crowds, without using the FASTPASS machines, then get to the park early, work out which rides you want to see most, and then plan a time to see them when most guests are having their lunch at the park (between 12 noon and 2:00pm). Another tip worth trying is to travel around the park ant-clockwise - you'll see what we mean when you get there, and most guests travel in a clockwise direction! Take a sturdy/comfortable pair of shoes when you go to Animal Kingdom. It's massive - and by the end of the day you'll have walked for miles. Check out the tip board first thing. There's one near to the entrance (ask where it is). Here you can plan you day be finding the waiting times for popular attractions/rides, the times for that day's parades and shows, and which (if any) rides are closed. Also, make sure that you carry bottled water with you as you walk around. Some of the rides and attractions have long lines and if the Kilimanjaro Safari is particularly busy, Disney route the line through a hollow that builds the most stifling heat. Disney's Animal Kingdom is fairly well laid out as far as access goes, especially for those guests that need to use Wheelchairs. Generally the aisles and pathways are plenty wide enough to accommodate any of the electric mobility vehicles that can be rented within the park, although many of the paths are uneven with small hills and dips, which could make pushing a wheelchair bound guest very tiring for a family member. Directions Disney's Animal Kingdom is located at the end of the Osceola Parkway on the western end of Disney property, between Blizzard Beach and the Disney All Star resorts. Guests can take the regular Magic Kingdom entrance (exit 25B off Interstate 4), or the Disney exit off Hwy 192 and follow the signs for Blizzard Beach. Parking All-day parking for up to 6,000 vehicles at Disney's Animal Kingdom costs $6 for day visitors. Transportation from the parking lot to the theme park entrance is provided as with the other Disney theme parks in the form of free trams, which run every few minutes. Contact Details Disney's Animal Kingdom 1000 Osceola Parkway Kissimmee, FL Tel: 1 (800) W-DISNEY (934-7639) Web:www.disneyworld.disney.go.com Disney's Magic Kingdom The Magic Kingdom is the original (and some say best) Disney park in Florida. It first opened in 1971, and is divided into 6 'Worlds', arranged around the 'hub' of Cinderella's Castle. For most of our guests it's the most memorable of the parks, so we recommend that you plan to spend a couple of days here if you really want to get to see all of it. As you enter the Magic Kingdom, you come into Main Street USA, an replica 1900 street and square lined with shops and City Hall and leading to the dreaming spires of the beautiful Cinderella's Castle at the end of the street. Once you reach the end of Main Street USA (some guests even take a couple of hours to get down it!), you're faced with the first of many choices. Do you walk onward to explore Cinderella's Castle? Or do you head straight for on of the 6 'Worlds' in Magic Kingdom to really start your fun? Make sure that, during your visit, you schedule a time to be on Main Street USA for one of the parades. They're a magical way to start the day or to end it with one of the light parades. You can also get a schedule (from Town Square) to find out where to meet and greet the Disney characters like Mickey, Minnie, Goofy and many more. Whatever you decide - the fun starts here! To view each of the attractions and rides you can enjoy at Disney's Magic Kingdom, simply place your mouse over the menu panel on the left and then click on the rides, features and attractions that you're interested in - a new window will 'pop-up' with more details. Opening Times Disney's Magic Kingdom is open daily 9:00am through 6:00 to 11:00pm - dependant on shows and events and season. Peaks times later. Tips for Guests The original (and biggest) of the Disney parks - so be sure to wear comfortable shoes and take some sun-block with you. We recommend that you also use the lockers (located near the entrance/exit) which will make it easier for you to enjoy the park. We recommend that all guests use the FASTPASS machines to plan their times on the 2 or 3 rides at Disney MGM. If you want to avoid the majority of the crowds, without using the FASTPASS machines, then get to the park early, work out which rides you want to see most, and then plan a time to see them when most guests are having their lunch at the park (between 12 noon and 2:00pm). Arrive as early as you can, as many rides have BIG lines during busy times. The one's that get really busy are Tower of Terror, Muppet 3D, The Great Movie Ride and Rock 'n' Roller Coaster. We also recommend that you plan 2 days at Magic Kingdom to be sure to get the most from the park. Plan it like a campaign - be sure to get the park map with all of the attractions, then use our table on the left to figure which rides and attractions are 'must see' features for your family - then plan each day accordingly, spreading the BIG rides and attractions over the 2 days. Check out the tip board first thing. There's one near to the entrance (ask where it is). Here you can plan you day be finding the waiting times for popular attractions/rides, the times for that day's parades and shows, and which (if any) rides are closed. Most attractions, restaurants, shops and shows are fully accessible to guests using wheelchairs and walking assistance devices. Additional services are available for guests with visual or hearing disabilities. For a detailed overview of the services offered, including transportation, parking, attraction access, and more, collect a copy of the Guidebook for Guests with Disabilities at Guest Relations. Fantasyland Ariel's Grotto Ariel invites folks of all ages to stop by her Fantasyland home - a colorful grotto surrounded by starfish, coral, and waterfalls. Pose for a picture with The Little Mermaid. The area also features a soft-surface play zone dotted with fun fountains. Location: Fantasyland Category: Meet the Characters Cinderella's Golden Carousel What's the oldest Walt Disney World® attraction? This magnificent carrousel -- built in 1917. You just can't resist the gentle charm of saddling up a horse and spinning to the jaunty rhythm of classic Disney music. Choose your steed carefully. No two of the horses are exactly alike. Location: Fantasyland Category: Kids' Favorites Additional Information: For safety and comfort, this is transfer accessible. Dumbo the Flying Elephant Soar high above Fantasyland atop the world's most popular pachyderm. The smiles are absolutely contagious. Location: Fantasyland Category: All Time Favorites Additional Information: For safety and comfort, this is transfer accessible. Legend of the Lion King Simba's world comes to stunning life - live on stage - in this incredible retelling of the story of The Lion King. The theatrical show features all of your favorite Lion King characters and unforgettable music, plus the magic of puppetry, animation, and special effects. Location: Fantasyland Category: Kids' Favorites Additional Information: For safety and comfort, this is wheelchair accessible. Assistive-listening devices which amplify the audio at this location are available at Guest Relations. Mad Hatter's Tea Party Board a giant tea cup and revolve your way through the wacky Mad Hatter Tea Party. You control how fast you spin. How mad are you feeling? Location: Fantasyland Category: All-Time Favorites Additional Information: For safety and comfort, this is transfer accessible. Peter Pan's Flight Douse yourself with pixie dust and take a fantasy voyage to Never Land. You'll ride in a flying version of Captain Hook's ship that sweeps you up above the streets of London and into the classic tale of Wendy, John, Michael, and the one and only Peter Pan. Location: Fantasyland Category: Kids' Favorites Additional Information: For safety and comfort, this is transfer accessible. Adventures of Winnie the Pooh Visit all your friends from the Hundred-Acre Wood. It's the ride in which you get put in the middle of Pooh's blustery day. You'll bounce along with Tigger. Float through a floody place with Piglet. Even enter the mysterious world of Heffalumps and Woozles. It's a willy nilly silly good time. Location: Fantasyland Category: Kids' Favorites Additional Information: For safety and comfort, this is wheelchair accessible. It's a small world Take that legendary boat ride around the globe on this musical tour of nations. Hundreds of international dolls sing and dance to the famous "it's a small world" medley. After it's over, just try to get that tune out of your head. Location: Fantasyland Category: Kid's Favorites Additional Information: For safety and comfort, this is wheelchair accessible. Snow White's Adventures This is classic Disney. Hop a mine car through this enchanting retelling of the age-old fairy tale. You'll meet up with Snow White, the Evil Queen and all Seven Dwarfs. Just watch out for anyone offering apples. Location: Fantasyland Category: Kid's Favorites Additional Information: Attraction may be too intense for children and some adults; this is transfer accessible. Storytime Join Belle, Disney's beautiful bookworm, and use your imagination as you assist in the telling of the classic "Beauty and the Beast" story. You might even get a chance to dress up and play a role in the story. Check your Guidemap when you enter the Park for information on performance schedules. Location: Fantasyland Category: Meet the Characters EPCOT Thrills Body Wars Shrink down to the size of a blood cell and take a turbulent ride through the human body. This flight simulator-style attraction races through a larger-than-life version of the heart, lungs, and brain on a mission to rescue a scientist trapped in inner space. Location: Wonders of Life pavilion Category: Thrills Additional information: Height requirement of 40'' minimum. Guests should be in good health and free from motion sickness, back or neck problems, heart problems or other conditions that could be aggravated by this adventure; expectant mothers should not ride; this is transfer accessible. "Honey - I Shrunk the Audience" Professor Wayne Szalinski is at it again and this time you're the one who gets shrunk. This interactive adventure goes beyond 3-D with incredible special effects and awesome surprises. You won't believe your size. FASTPASS Location: Imagination! pavilion Category: Thrills Additional Information: For safety and comfort, attraction may be too intense for children and some adults; this is wheelchair accessible. Assistive-listening devices which amplify the audio at this location are available at Guest Relations. Test Track Buckle up and take the ride of your life up bumpy terrain, through hair-pin turns, into freezing cold chambers, and on to 50-degree banked curves at 60 miles an hour. It's all the hair-raising challenges of an automotive proving ground and this time, you're the test driver. Location: Test Track Pavilion Category: Thrills Additional information: Minimum height requirement of 40". Guests should be in good health and free from, motion sickness, back or neck problems, heart problems or other conditions that could be aggravated by this adventure; expectant mothers should not ride; this is transfer accessible. EPCOT Kids Favourites Cranium Command Go inside the mixed-up mind of a 12-year-old and enjoy the hilarious antics of famous comedians playing the roles of his heart, brain, stomach, and even adrenaline. Location: Wonders of Life Category: Kids' Favorites Additional information: For safety and comfort, this is wheelchair accessible. Assistive-listening devices which amplify the audio at this location are available at Guest Relations. Food Rocks Arena rock gets an edible twist in this musical tribute to nutrition. Featuring some of today's tastiest tunes, it's the coolest thing to happen to food since the refrigerator. Location: The Land Pavilion Category: Kids' Favorites Additional information: For safety and comfort, this is wheelchair accessible. Assistive-listening devices which amplify the audio at this location are available at Guest Relations. Kidcot Fun Stops New for Disney's 100 Years of Magic Celebration! The most important artists in Tapestry of Dreams are your kids. During the day, they visit special play and craft areas to draw, write, stamp, color and create their own personal dreams on a paper star. At night, they take a piece of that star and "wish" their dreams into reality during the most moving moment of our Tapestry of Dreams parade. Category: Kids Favorites EPCOT Entertainment American Vybe U.S.A. is a-okay! So come celebrate the swing, jazz and gospel sounds of American music with musicians who have quite a flair for it. Location: The American Adventure Category: Entertainment King Arthur & the Holy Grail This comedy has a very special guest star - YOU. So join the World Showcase Players on their quest for both the Holy Grail... and laughter. Location: United Kingdom Category: Entertainment The British Invasion (again!?) Swing along with the Mersey beat as you enjoy all your favorite pop hits from the Sixties. Location: United Kingdom Category: Entertainment Cyranose De Bergerac As you can tell by the name, Disney have taken a classic French love story and given it a comedic twist. But don't take our word for it - come "nose" around for yourself! Location: France Category: Entertainment Dragon Legend Acrobats You'll be amazed, inspired and entertained by these flexible youngsters as they perform incredible acts of balance and coordination. You'll even have them jumping through hoops - literally! Location: China Category: Entertainment The Houzali Troupe Clap along as fearless acrobats and incredible contortionists perform indescribable feats outside the Moroccan courtyard. Location: Morocco Category: Entertainment Huitzilin Pre-Columbian Aztec culture comes to life through a combination of authentically detailed costumes and incredible music. Performances are staged outside the Mexico showcase. Location: Mexico Category: Entertainment Imaginium Be careful around that statue, it might be alive. These amazing performers are bound to surprise you, so don't take them for "granite." Performances daily. Location: France Category: Entertainment Jammitors A comedic cacophony of sound. Don't take any garbage from these guys. Noisy entertainment on a par with nothing else! Location: Future World Category: Entertainment Mariachi Cobre This world-renowned mariachi group has performed with pop stars and symphonies. Together for more than 25 years, most of the musicians have been playing this unique style of traditional Mexican music for their entire lives. Location: Mexico Category: Entertainment Matsuriza The infectious beat of drums fills World Showcase as authentic Japanese drummers continue the rich tradition of Taiko drumming here at Epcot®. The dynamic art form started as a ritual for festivals and ceremonies. In fact, Matsuriza means "festival drumming." Location: Japan Category: Entertainment Miyuki The only female candy maker of her kind sculpts edible little animals with amazing speed and grace. This rare form of Japanese candy artistry is performed by only 20 people in the world. Location: Japan Category: Entertainment MoRockin' The name says it all. But we'll say a little more! During these energetic shows, you'll be infused by classic rhythms... with a contemporary flair. Location: Morocco Category: Entertainment The Pipes of Nova Scotia He's not a snake charmer, but you'll find the enchanting music of Disney's traditional bagpiper to be quite mesmerizing. Location: Canada Category: Entertainment Old war birds never die - they just become attractions at the Flying Tigers Warbird Air Museum. The working aircraft restoration facility is nicknamed "Bomber-town USA" because most of the planes here are bombers. Once they are operational, they are usually flown away by private collectors, but the museum also houses a permanent collection of about 30 vintage planes in its hangar, with a few big ones out on the tarmac. The Flying Tigers Warbird Restoration Museum allows visitors a chance to see, smell and touch the history that many only heard about on newsreels in the forties or read about in the classrooms generations later. Here you can see the restoration process take place and the metamorphosis of these once forgotten hulks of history back to their former glory and then taken out to stretch their wings again right over the museum for all to see and hear! Wonderworks This building, a research laboratory from an uncharted island in the Bermuda Triangle, has landed upside-down and completely intact in the heart of Orlando on International Drive. The swirling vortex was created by some of the world's greatest scientists who studied and experimented at the top-secret, highly advanced facility called WonderWorks™. This interactive attraction features hands-on demonstrations and activities such as the Physical Challenge Arena where you test your skills of strength and agility, Wonder Coaster where you design your own roller-coaster and actually ride it and Earthquake Experience where one of histories most renowned earthquakes has been recreated. Cirque du Soleil Once upon a time, a door opened and two worlds collided. Dreams clashed with reality. The mundane mixed with the marvelous. It was no longer possible to tell where one world began and the other ended. This new place was called La Nouba - and you found it at Cirque du Soleil! This is one show that you've just got to see!!!! Who can resist the circus? There is a curious invitation that calls out from this huge, overpowering circus tent at Downtown Disney's Westside. The white canvas shell with its soaring peaks, tower above you at over 90ft - seeming to be held to the earth only by an occasional stake. A windowless structure that promises an adventure to all who enter, a momentary escape from reality. It's within all of us, this curiosity about the traveling road-show and the amazements that it brings. The 1,671-seat showroom is the first freestanding permanent theatre ever built for Cirque du Soleil. The dynamic white structure was designed to convey elegance and sensuality with the addition of fabric and tension reminiscent of a Big Top. The contrasting black showroom interior transports the audience to another world as soon as they enter the theatre. The set on the Elizabethan-style stage is similar to a well-traveled path. Gaze upward and look at the seven Fabulous Figures that decorate the ceiling. The musicians perform on two platforms housed in the 75-foot towers rising on both sides of the stage. This Cirque du Soleil creation is an unforgettable journey through this universe - at once threatening and exhilarating, frightening and familiar. La Nouba is the story of all stories, the site of all mysteries, where dreams and nightmares sleep side by side. La Nouba is memory, individual and universal. It beckons to us, challenges us to uncover passions we thought we had lost long ago. Here, anything is possible. With an international cast of more than 70 artists, the Cirque du Soleil theatre, located in the heart of Downtown Disney West Side at Walt Disney World Resort, welcomes more than 1,650 spectators twice daily, five days a week. US Astronaut Hall of Fame Astronaut Hall of Fame is the only facility in the nation dedicated exclusively to telling the stories of America’s astronauts! Located just west of Kennedy Space Center, you’ll discover the official residence of space adventure and explore the world’s largest collection of Astronaut artifacts. See real astronaut memorabilia and lot's of exciting and educative displays. Guests will view first hand future astronauts in training at SPACE CAMP® Florida, a residential camp where children train like real astronauts. SPACE CAMP is equipped with state-of-the-art simulators and hands-on exhibits. With over 25 Astronaut training simulators and hands-on activities, your kids are bound to have a fun time. Make sure you visit the life-size shuttle for the show. Arabian Nights Arabian Nights is a dinner show that brings a fairy tale to life on horseback. Beautiful horses from around the world are showcased in the world's largest indoor equestrian arena. The "Palace of Horses" is the only one of its kind, and is the central stage for a dramatic and touching story of love. Located next to the VillaDirect offices by mile marker 8 it's easy to find and enjoy. Guests are invited to celebrate the wedding of a Prince and Princess. The Prince summons the magical power of The Black Stallion (Walter Farley's legendary star in print and movies) because the wedding is threatened by an uninvited guest. The "Palace of Horses" demonstrates to the dinner guests all of the beauty of horses integrated with special effects, sound, and lighting. The arena-like dining area resembles bleacher-style seating where guests are served while the show unfolds. Voted #1 dinner show in Central Florida, Arabian Nights is a unique night out for both young and old alike. The show combines theatrical elements that generate lots of excitement and wonder from the audience members. Simply a stunning night out for the whole family to enjoy. The Royal feast combines roasted prime rib of beef, potatoes, vegetables and specialty deserts. Children menus are available and would includes a hearty portion of crispy chicken fingers, magical mashed potatoes and fresh seasonal vegetables. Reservations are recommended Horses in the show include: Andalusian: The modern Andalusian is the descendant of the Spanish horse which, along with the Arabian and the Barb, has exerted the greatest influence on the world horse population. Quarter Horse: The Quarter Horse, the first all-American breed, is claimed to be "the most popular horse in the world." Percheron: The attractive Percheron, an elegant horse owing much to Arabian blood, is one of the most popular heavy breeds. Arabian: The Arabian Horse is considered the fountainhead of all the world's breeds and is acknowledged as the principal foundation of the Thoroughbred. Appaloosa: The Appaloosa's heritage is as colorful and unique as its coat pattern. Black Stallion: "The Black" is a unique and rare jewel in the world of horses and is the centerpiece of a magical fairy tale. Saturn V Centre The Apollo/Saturn V centre features an actual 363-foot Saturn V moon rocket, dramatic "you are there" recreations and presentations in two theaters and a large exhibition area with interactive displays. This tour destination is truly a celebration of America’s great achievement of landing humans on the moon and returning them safely to Earth. Encounter Guests to Kennedy Space Centre Visitor Complex will now have the opportunity to come face-to-face with a real astronaut every day of the year. This innovative program consists of question and answer sessions, mission briefings, video footage, space artifacts and personal stories of space travel as told by those who have lived it. Various astronauts from throughout space history are scheduled to appear including Mercury, Gemini, Apollo and Shuttle astronauts. Memorial The names of the seventeen U.S. astronauts who gave their lives for space exploration are carved into the face of this polished black granite monument. The beautiful 60 ton structure tracks the movement of the sun through the sky, resulting in an effect that suspends the astronauts' names in the brilliantly reflected sky. Early Space Located in an adjoining wing to the Dr. Kurt H. Debus Conference Facility is Early Space Exploration. This walk-through exhibit provides visitors with a comprehensive history of key missions that provided the foundation for our current space program. Highlights include Mercury Mission Control Room-- containing the actual Mercury Mission Control consoles and components from which all of America's first eight manned missions were monitored and authentic Mercury and Gemini capsules. IMAX Theatre The only back-to-back twin IMAX® theaters in the world are located at the Kennedy Space Centre Visitor Complex, showcasing two exciting motion pictures on screens 5-1/2 stories tall! These enormous screens and state of the art sound system allow you to delve into the weightless environment of a space station, take a peek at the future in 3-D and experience the thrilling sensation of space flight. KSC Tour Board an air-conditioned bus and observe first-hand the Apollo/Saturn V Centre, the LC 39 Observation Gantry and the International Space Station Centre. Guided bus tours depart each day (except Christmas Day and certain launch days) beginning at 9:30 a.m., and leave continuously throughout the day, with the last bus leaving approximately four hours before closing. Status Centre Catch up-to-the-minute live mission briefings presented every hour while surrounded by spectacular Shuttle models and educational displays. This is a great way to get a live, behind-the-scenes peek into what is happening on the ground at Kennedy Space Center as well as in outer space! Observation The LC 39 Observation Gantry is located in the heart of the space shuttle launch complex, just over one mile away from Launch Pads 39A and 39B - the only sites for launching the space shuttle. Stand and see the panoramic view of the launch pad as you've never seen it before. Millennium Exhibition Visitors are taken on a journey from the Vikings' discoveries of Greenland and Iceland to Mars Viking Lander, the first U.S. probe to land on another planet in 1976. Visitors have the opportunity to see and actually touch a piece of Mars, which fell to the Earth as a meteorite. Guests may also submit their names to fly in space on a future mission! Rocket Garden Rocket Garden, a three-acre centerpiece of the Visitor Complex, is undergoing a complete makeover, improving guest flows, further preserving the rocket artifacts and making the display more informative than before These massive rockets, launched at various times throughout the history of the early space program, are positioned upright in an outdoor exhibit for visitors to experience. Shuttle Plaza Imagine working aboard a real space shuttle and floating in space as you enter inside the space shuttle Explorer – a full-sized replica of a NASA shuttle orbiter. You’ll see the Flight Deck, where astronauts fly the orbiter during actual launch and landings, and the Mid-deck, where shuttle crews work on experiments, sleep and eat Space Shop The Space Shop is the world’s largest store devoted entirely to space memorabilia, gifts and collectibles. There are over 8,000 space-related items that will entice space enthusiasts of all ages – from the first-time visitor to the serious collector. Space Station This fascinating facility gives you an up-close glimpse inside the actual facility where NASA is preparing the real components of the International Space Station - the largest, most complex structure ever to be placed into orbit. Learn how the International Space Station is being constructed and the benefits it will contribute to humankind. Universe Theatre Does life exist on other planets? Quest for Life, a new 15-minute film, examines this possibility, blending the recent findings of the possible discovery of early life on Mars with theories from leading scientists. Quest for Life examines how the Earth embarked on its quest for life, resulting in our planet as we know it. The film also addresses the likelihood of other planets following their own quest, and NASA’s plans to determine if life truly does exist in other parts of the universe. Silver Springs Silver Springs is a hidden treasure in north central Florida that is usually missed by most tourists. It is located near Ocala, Florida just 75 miles (120 km) north of Orlando. Located at the headwaters of the Silver river, the springs gush nearly 550 million gallons (over 2,000 million liters) of crystal clear water every day creating the largest natural artesian spring formation in the world. The waters of Silver Springs and the nearby Silver River are so transparent that this has become a favorite location for the filming of underwater scenes in many movies and television shows. You can visit Silver Springs and view the underwater creatures in a glass-bottomed boat, take a jungle cruise, visit the wildlife park, petting zoo and alligator farm. You can stroll through the botanical gardens, watch an animal show and listen to a concert. Ripley's "Believe it or not" Orlando's "Odditorium" For over forty years the adventurous Robert Ripley explored the uncanny and amazing mysteries of the earth. His travels took him around the world in search of the unbelievable and inexplicable. First published in 1929, Robert Ripley's works were read worldwide in over 300 newspapers, translated into 17 languages and held a readership of over 80 million. Now many of the artifacts gathered by Ripley's from around the world can be viewed at this fun center in Orlando. Green Meadows Petting Farm Friendly farmhands keep things moving on the two-hour guided tour of Green Meadows Petting Farm - a 40-acre property with over 300 animals. There's little chance to get bored, and no waiting in line because tours are always starting. Everyone who wants to gets to milk the fat mama cow, and chickens and geese are turned loose in their yard to run and squawk while city slickers try to catch them. Kids take a quick pony ride, and everyone gets jostled about on the old-fashioned hayride. Kids come away saying: "I milked a cow, caught a chicken, pet a pig, and fed a goat." Kennedy Space Centre Where else in the world does history and the future, nature and technology, young and old meet for an unforgettable and inspirational journey through space and time? The Kennedy Space Centre has hosted millions of guests from around the world for more than 30 years - telling the story of how the United States built a space program that launched men to the moon. At the space center, you can also see how NASA has launched and orbited satellites that have improved our lives, and sent probes into distant space to solve the mysteries of the cosmos. Visitors can expect to dedicate at least one day exploring the complex, enjoying its Rocket Garden, IMAX movies, space history exhibits, a full-sized walk-through Space Shuttle display, bus tours, restaurants, gift shops, and the new Apollo/Saturn V facility. Other space-related attractions are available nearby, including Space Camp, and the Astronaut Hall of Fame. For full details of the next planned launch, visit the NASA launch schedules web site by clicking here. Gatorland Long before Walt Disney World, there was Gatorland. Through the monstrous aqua, gator-jaw doorway (a definite photo-op) lie thrills and chills in the form of thousands of alligators and crocodiles, swimming and basking in the Florida sun. In addition to the gators and crocs, there is a zoo that houses many other reptiles, mammals, and birds. A free train ride provides an overview of the park, and a three-story observation tower overlooks the breeding marsh, which is swamped with gator grunts, especially come sundown during mating season. Don't miss the Gator "Jumparoo" Show, in which gators leap out of the water for their food. The best is the first one in the morning, when the gators are hungriest. There's also a Gator Wrestling Cracker-style Show, and though there's no doubt who's going to win the match, it's still fun to see the handlers take on those tough guys with the beady eyes. In the educational Snakes of Florida Show, high drama is provided by the 30-40 rattlesnakes that fill the pit around the speaker. Don't look for scrupulous Disney-style cleanliness here, and the personnel aren't polished with pixie dust either. This is a real Florida experience, and you'll walk out those aqua gator jaws knowing the difference between a gator and a croc. DisneyQuest Experience the first-ever indoor interactive Theme Park. It's a wildly imaginative wonderland featuring the highest of high-tech fun for kids and grown-ups. Shoot the rapids in a virtual prehistoric world. Hop into a simulator and ride a roller-coaster that you design. Fly a magic carpet through an ancient city. Sail into the virtual world of the Pirates of the Caribbean. And record your own CD at Radio Disney Song Maker. Then, dine at The Cheesecake Factory Express. It's a breakthrough concept in family fun. Disney quest offers 5 levels and over 100,000 square feet of air conditioned indoor adventures, games and activities for guests of all ages. The attraction is divided into the four zones that are listed below. The Explore Zone is located on the first floor of Disney Quest. These adventures will take to mythical and faraway lands, such as the new Pirates of the Caribbean: Battle for Buccaneer Gold. The entire family can participate in this adventure as well as The Virtual Jungle Cruise Expedition. Most of the rides/adventures in this zone are relatively tame and can be enjoyed by all family members. Most of The Create Zone, which is located on the second floor, will be a favorite of the younger children. Here you can use your imagination as well as your creativity as you design your own song at the new Song Maker, or learn how to draw Pluto at The Animation Academy. The most popular attraction on this floor, and possibly for all of Disney Quest is Cyber Space Mountain. Here, guests are able to create their very own roller coaster, then experience their very own inversion-packed ride first-hand. This ride is not recommended for younger children or anyone that experiences motion sickness. On the third, forth and fifth floors, you will find The Replay Zone. This zone contains many of your standard arcade games such as Skee Ball, Air Hockey and Space Invaders, along with some classic games with a new twist. At Buzz Lightyear's AstroBlaster, they have taken your typical bumper cars and added cannons with which you can 'blast' other cars. Here you can also find the interactive jet skis, motorcycles and cars, with surprisingly, not too long of a wait. Located on the forth and fifth floors, The Score Zone, contains futuristic, virtual reality game playing. Guests can participate in the life sized Mighty Ducks Pinball Slam, or slay super villains as they Ride the Comix. Our favorite is Invasion! An Extra TERRORestrial Alien Encounter, where a group of four work together to rescue stranded colonists on an alien planet.