Your group is heading out to the Sunshine State, hearts set on seeing all of Disney World; once there, you’ll be beyond ecstatic to discover big-screen movie magic come roaring to life at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Dive right into the action with more than a dozen world-class attractions based on your favorite blockbuster hits and thrill to entertainment that puts you and your travel partners center stage amidst all the glitz, glamour and excitement of Hollywood’s Golden Age. Furiously abuzz with all the spine-tingling energy of a bustling movie set, this park features eight magnificent sections: Hollywood Boulevard, Echo Lake, Sunset Boulevard, Streets of America, Commissary Lane, Pixar Place, Mickey Avenue and Animation Courtyard areas. Go behind the scenes on an open-air adventure through Catastrophe Canyon or take part in a realistic Harbor Attack demonstration to experience firsthand what it’s like to work with special effects while filming an unforgettable air/sea battle! Step into the Twilight Zone – and a terrifyingly haunted elevator – for the ride of your life, stroll like a boss right out onto a soundstage designed to invoke 1930s-era Hollywood and hop a tram for a fascinating tour of some of Tinseltown’s most notorious film scenes – be a part of such classic greats as Alien, Raiders of the Lost Ark, The Wizard of Oz and Fantasia. When you’re ready to break for lunch, the sky’s the limit; if you’re hungry for it, you’re certain to find a “Hollywood-fabulous” version of whatever you’re craving amongst nearly two dozen Hollywood Studios dining options!

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Our faith in an awesome and sovereign God links believers together across the globe; what better way to strengthen and nourish those ties that bind us, here on Earth, to each other and to our Father in Heaven than to treat your travel group to a very special R and R day-a day of rejoicing and restoration- at “Holy Land Experience” in Orlando, Florida! “HLE” delivers your travel group an awesome extravaganza of historically-recreated Biblical points of interest, marvelous exhibits and demonstrations, interactive and solitary activities, beautifully arranged live presentations, storytelling and glorious ministry and worship opportunities. The moment you pass thru the gates of the walled city, you are swept up and immersed in an “Ancient Jerusalem” ambience, where sights, structures, sounds and settings from a place in time over 2000 years ago engulf and draw you into an unforgettable experience! Wonderful renditions of The Garden Tomb, the Great Temple and Plaza, Qumran Dead Sea Caves, Jerusalem and the Wilderness Tabernacle are intricately detailed, inside and out, to give visitors the best possible understanding of their Biblical Significance. The HLE musical team, “Century,” will recount throughout your visit, in story and song, significant historical events that transpired during this pivotal place in Human History! Enjoy magnificent concerts and attend inspirational and motivational worship and youth services by the best in today’s ministry in the beautiful, state-of-the-art 2000 seat auditorium of the Church of All Nations; if your preference is quiet time, three tranquil and lush private Prayer Gardens await your presence in this living, breathing  Biblical museum!

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Itinerants on Sunshine State hiatus won’t want to miss a day at Disney World’s dazzling Epcot – theme park extraordinaire! Explore dozens of intriguing to over-the-top attractions, wander enchanting international pavilions, be wowed by award-winning fireworks displays and enjoy Epcot’s seasonal special events. The park is divided into 2 distinct and wonderful realms, each celebrating the human spirit: exhilarating Future World, presenting unbelievable technological innovations, and lively World Showcase, which shares with guests a vibrant cross section of the culture and cuisine of 11 countries: Mexico, Norway, China, Germany, Italy, the United States, Japan, Morocco, France, United Kingdom and Canada. Embark on comedian Ellen’s zany Energy Adventure, view The Circle of Life and experience the awe-inspiring House of the Whispering Willows. Innoventions East and West encourage you to stretch your imagination with 2 massive pavilions housing fun interactive games, exhibits and activities for all ages. Launch into the future on Spaceship Earth with Project Tomorrow or enjoy the calm waters, stunning visibility and up-close and personal views of exquisite marine life with a Dive Quest scuba experience! Design and drive your own concept vehicle on Chevrolet’s Test Track or find your seat on a 10th-century-style warrior’s long ship and explore the heritage of Norway with the seafarers of old on the treacherously dark and stormy North Sea. An epic world of adventure and discovery awaits guests at Epcot, where once-in-a -lifetime, “future” memories are made!

At Downtown Disney, a whomping kick into Disney-overdrive awaits fans of Walt Disney’s legendary magic at this absolutely over-the-top leisure and entertainment complex in sunny Florida! Pop on your mouse ears, squeeze into your Peter Pan suit and channel your inner dreamer or just go “Goofy” and experience all the fantastic fun and familiar branding of the beloved Disney World Parks in the company of your favorite characters at a conveniently located, bustling hub of world-class shopping, dining, and entertainment options sure to fix the crave of the most die-hard Disney fans! Whether you and your travel companions are looking to extend the quintessential, consumptive magic of an inaugural Disney World Adventure or you just aren’t down with the classic – albeit overwhelming – six park experience due to time constraints or a jam-packed itinerary, a happy little wander through this dazzling and magical district offers everyone in your band of Disney fans a fantastic compromise in the shape of a remarkable diversion from the standard tourist snares with its tantalizing offering of sizzling action and attractions, all themed accordingly, of course! Stroll along the lively promenade lined with fantastic eateries and watering holes and exciting boutiques and shops in a perfectly immersive Disney World environment. Special seasonal and holiday events and spectacular live performances happening year-round ensure you’ll always be part of some grand Disney-style celebration; this unbelievable and ever-expanding shopertainment center definitely delivers everyone in your group a perfect dose of the “Happiest Place on Earth” – along with complimentary parking!

Groups heading out on an Orlando sun and fun run will discover fairytale dreams do, indeed, come true for children of all ages at Disney World’s magnificent Magic Kingdom! Delight in all the legendary wonder of classic Disney attractions, thrill to spectacular fireworks shows, enjoy lively musical parades and, of course – hang out with the entire cast of Disney Characters as you wander through six enchanting themed “lands.” Watch your every Disney fantasy take shape as you explore Adventureland, Frontierland, Main Street, U.S.A areas and more; hurtle through the cosmos to the edge of the galaxy and back, become a swashbuckling pirate and witness Cinderella Castle transformed into a pixie-dusted piece of living art! Mosey on up to a rustic log cabin and wrap your hands around a replica .54-caliber Hawkins buffalo rifle; peer out onto a classic Southwestern landscape and take aim at nearly 100 familiar targets, including cemetery, a bank, a hotel, a covered wagon and a mine! Sneak down a meanderin’ alleyway within a Spanish fortress and stow aboard a small barge for a spellbinding high-seas adventure; escape through a shadowy grotto past the ghostly catacombs of unfortunate pirates and swoop down a small rushing waterfall – your passageway to the Golden Age of Piracy and more high-seas excitement than you can throw a parrot at! See your favorite Disney heroes, princesses and villains projected onto a million gallons of dancing water; conquer epic Space Mountain, cruise around Tom Sawyer Island on the steamship Liberty Belle, board a Walt Disney Railroad train for the tour of a lifetime and visit the Hall of Presidents – and the creepy Haunted Mansion! (Pssst – don’t forget to pick up your set of magically pulsating Glow with the Show Ears!)

Groups on sunny Florida hiatus will definitely want to pencil in a *personal day* at this tropical resort attraction voted #1 park in the WORLD! Orlando’s exciting Discovery Cove Day Packages are custom tailored to your group’s fondest desires; each will include a range of Signature Experiences as well as boundless admission to sister attractions SeaWorld and Aquatica, SeaWorld’s Waterpark, for 14 consecutive days around the date of your reservation! With daily attendance limited to around 1300 guests, conservation-minded Discovery Cove is never crowded; you and your travel companions are assured extraordinary service and a truly unique and personalized, luxurious “day resort” experience. If working on your tan and digging your travel-weary piggies into luscious, hot sand is your priority, kick off those cushy flip flops and lose your cares on beautifully pristine beaches, enjoy freshly prepared morning and afternoon meals, enjoy unlimited cold refreshment and nosh to your heart’s content!  Adventurous bunch? Snorkel thru sparkling rainbow ribbons of tropical fish and silky, cool rays in Grand Reef or don your dive helmet and embark on Sea Venture, an amazing underwater walking tour. Have up-close-and-personal encounters with delightful sea otters and silly marmosets in the Fresh Water Oasis, hand-feed brilliantly plumed exotic birds in free-flight  Explorer’ s Aviary or treat yourself to a tranquil afternoon float along scenic Wind-away River! Want even more interaction with the park inhabitants? Reserve your private 30-minute dolphin swim or feeding session, or indulge in the ultimate Cove Experience: be a “Trainer for a Day!” Will you lounge and dine in the shaded privacy of your own cabana after a restorative dip in a crystal clear Serenity Bay or frolic amongst a variety of exotic animals and marine life in glorious natural habitat? Whatever your pleasure,  the choice is all yours at Discovery Cove!

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Groups plotting a South Coast sun and sand experience will find prized hotspot Cocoa Beach the perfect place to spend a day-or while away a week! Where else can you witness a space launch from the beach or watch rare animal species in their natural habitat, swim in a warm, tropical ocean, hop in a sweet little kayak and explore islands just off shore, enjoy a 27-hole golf course, surf cast from the shore for a fresh fish dinner, or just dig your toes into the hot sand while playful dolphins frolic in the local waters and migrating whales pass by on their epic journey? Celebrated as the surfing capitol of the East Coast and the primary tourist destination on the Florida Space Coast, Cocoa Beach’s base population is a comfortable 12,631, though the number swells as high as 30,000 during the peak tourist season when local hotels, motels, timeshares and rentals are filled; an additional 2.4 million day visitors make the trek annually to soak up a healthy hit of Space Coast culture! This historic, 15-square- mile Brevard County city also hosts an active retiree population, many of whom devoted their careers to our nation’s fine space program; the casual beach lifestyle is relished by visitors and residents of all ages!  Perfect weather and area attractions like the Astronaut Hall of Fame, the Valiant Air Command Warbird Museum, Andretti Thrill Park, iconic Ron Jon’s Surf Shop flagship store, scenic Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, Kennedy Space Center’s Visitor Complex and Jungle Adventures-coined the largest gator farm in America- continue to draw visitors from all walks to this premium South Coast destination. Pamper yourself with an indulgent spa day or work on that “Cocoa” brown Florida tan in this idyllic and eternally popular “I Dream of Jeannie” setting; active itinerants will find excellent fishing charter opportunities await, and extreme water sports like fly boarding, parasailing, kiteboarding and surfing promise to keep hi-test fun-and-sun seekers busy by day, while fantastic local restaurants and clubs serving up a vibrant live entertainment scene ensure the fun doesn’t stop once the sun goes down!

This 365 acre ultimate family park located just under an hour and a half away from sunny Orlando offers groups on Sunshine State hiatus a unique and exciting daytime diversion – variety of safari-themed rides, live shows, one of the nation’s top  zoos featuring over 2000 amazing animals and a plethora of dining and shopping opportunities await visitors to this popular attraction! Round up your travel partners and get ready for a day of unrivaled entertainment and, if tame isn’t your game, hair-whipping,  stomach-turning, white-knuckle exhilaration at Busch Gardens in Tampa, Florida! Adrenaline junkies and roller coaster aficionados , alike, flock to tackle Sheikra; her brave riders creep 200 feet into the air – STOP – then plummet over the edge into a chilling 90 degree, 75mph drop into a whirlwind of loops, dives and tunnels with a sensational splash-down finale! 4400 foot Cheetah Hunt, with three crazy launches and two incredible drops, is the longest and most popular thrill ride in the park. Intrepid explorers will want to trek the wild African plain and feed curious and hungry giraffes on Serengeti Safari, or hike straight into *The Heart of Africa* on an incredible 90 minute excursion, meeting and mingling with lions, hippos, cheetahs. From classic midway fare to full table service, a fantastic array of snack huts, sweet shops and full-service cafes and restaurants ensure good grazing as you wander, and a lively marketplace featuring trading companies, gift shops and kiosks galore will tempt the traditional tourists amongst you to take home a perfect reminder of your day at Busch Gardens!

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No Disney World adventure will be complete without a visit to Blizzard Beach, a one-time popular ski resort that’s melted down into a slushy-splashy wonderland featuring a dozen “wet-ertaining” attractions guaranteed to tickle the fancy of even the fiercest coldwater dogs! Frosty fun at its finest awaits groups of all ages ready to trade in their mouse ears for a wet and wild “day at the waterpark.” Intrepid explorers under four feet tall can frolic without a care in their very own water play area featuring an awesome snow-castle fountain and perfectly kid-sized waterslides. Bigger kids can ride the raging rapids of Teamboat Springs, check their balance on the Thin Ice Training Course, tune up that Florida tan on a luxurious expanse of white sand beach or simply wade away those vacation vexations in the azure waves of Melt-Away Bay. Hop on a toboggan and power through the powder on a sensational zigzag course featuring a trio of snowcapped flumes that rush you and two challengers headfirst to the foot of magnificent Mt. Gushmore. Not quite it? Hardcore thrill-seekers won’t want to miss a turn on one of the tallest, fastest freefall body slides in the world; a ski jump so steep, you can’t see where you’re going – until you get there! Once at the top, push off when you’re ready and let gravity take hold as you plunge 12 stories at unbelievable speeds, hurtling through a dark tunnel and emerging in a massive spray of whitewater! How fast were you going? Check the stop clock at the bottom.

Groups of conservation-minded wild animal enthusiasts on Sunshine State adventure must not miss out on a visit to Disney World’s fourth incredible attraction, 500 acre Animal Kingdom, the second largest theme park in the world! Happy home to more than 250 species, Animal Kingdom reflects Walt Disney’s steadfast dedication to conservation and is wholeheartedly committed to the very best in animal care, and research. Encounter exotic creatures, survive high speed thrills, partake of awe-inspiring presentations and find yourselves on rousing adventures at this fascinating wild entertainment refuge. Show up ready to explore no less than six enthralling lands: Discovery Island, Africa, Oasis, Rafiki’s Planet Watch, Asia and DinoLand, U.S.A. Wander deep into the lush, tropical Pangani Forest. Hit the Exploration Trail or take the picturesque Path to Conservation. Be awed by the Tree of Life- the park’s awesome centerpiece, with more than a dozen animals skillfully carved into its massive, gnarled trunk and a cozy theater tucked inside, showing “It’s Tough to be a Bug” from the Pixar film “A Bug’s Life” in 3D! Cultivate your Habitat Habit, embark on a terrifying prehistoric tour aboard a rip-roaring Time Rover and launch your own Expedition Everest. Enjoy a fabulous live show: be wowed by the fine, feathered stars of Flights of Wonder, lose yourself in Finding Nemo, The Musical and celebrate the Festival of the Lion King! Meet lovely Pocahontas on the Discovery Trail, go for a truly Primeval Whirl or dance your heart out to the rapturous rhythms of the Tam Tam Drummers of Harambe! Wild Africa Trek, a privately-guided, three-hour VIP expedition tenders privileged guests exhilarating close encounters with exotic African wildlife in their native habitat, as well as first-class, African-inspired gourmet bites. An expedition through Disney’s Animal Kingdom is sure to satisfy a group’s keenest sense of adventure!