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The Spa at Disney’s Saratoga Springs

orlandovacation — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 02:11:16 +0000

The Spa at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa in Walt Disney World Resort provides professional massage and spa treatments, a boutique with luxurious beauty products and access to health club facilities—all set in a placid atmosphere reminiscent of old upstate New York.

Pamper yourself with facials, massages and pure indulgences reminiscent of the healing spas of Saratoga Springs, New York. Work out in Disney’s premiere fitness facility, make an appointment for a personal training session or just enjoy the comforting interiors of our dry saunas and steam rooms.

Reservations

Make reservations by calling (407) 827-4455. Guests under age 18 must have parent or guardian permission to call.

Location

The Spa is located in the central complex of Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort, adjacent to the Carriage House check-in building and next to the High Rock Springs pool complex.

Receive a complimentary coupon that may be redeemed at many Walt Disney World Resort Spas.

Massage and Spa Services

Massage Therapies

Our specialized massage therapies are designed by relaxation experts to release tension, promote harmony and restore your sense of well-being. Treatments include:

Swedish Massage
Adirondack Stone Therapy
Mother to be Massage
Mystical Forest Therapy
Healing Hands Aromatherapy Massage
Reflexology
Personalized Firm Pressure Massage

Facials

Let our professional staff pamper you, as you relax with a soothing facial treatment. Treatments include:

Saratoga Springs Deluxe
Adirondack Stone Facial
Mystical Forest Facial
Remineralizing Sea Plant Facial
Custom Aromatherapy Facial
Gentlemen’s Facial
My First Facial (recommended for children 4 to 12 years old)

Body Therapies

Indulge in complete body therapies that help induce tranquility and relaxation throughout your whole being. Treatments include:

Mystical Forest Body Masque and Wrap
Maple Sugar Body Polish
Detoxifying Salt Polish
Detoxifying Body Wrap
Detoxifying Salt Polish and Aromatherapy Massage

Hydro-Massage Therapies

Wash away stress and tension through the power of water with a hydro-massage therapy. Treatments include:

Polaris Spring
Lincoln Spring
Rosemary Spring
Mineral Spring

Treatments for Hands and Feet

Just because you’re on vacation doesn’t mean your nails can’t look fabulous! Our rejuvenating hand and feet treatments help you look and feel your best. Treatments include:

Spa Manicure
Spa Pedicure
Spa Manicure and Pedicure Combination
Paraffin Treatment

Spa Packages

Retreat for a few hours and allow yourself some well-deserved time for pampering, massage, body treatments, facials and other fantastic indulgences. Treatments include:

Adirondack Adventure
Mystical Forest Retreat
Energize Package
Mother and Daughter Day
Rejuvenate Package
My First Spa Experience (recommended for children 4 to 12 years)
Couple’s Relaxation

Health and Fitness Facilities

Work out on state-of-the-art Life Fitness and Hammerstrength exercise equipment including:

Treadmills
Stair steppers
Upright and recumbent cycles
Elliptical cross trainers
Smith machine
Cable crossover
Free weights

The fitness center is reserved for Spa Guests, Guests staying in Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort and Disney Vacation Club Members. Fees may apply for Guests of other Walt Disney World Resort hotels. Room keys are required for workouts. Disney Vacation Club Members not staying at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort&Spa must present their Disney Vacation Club Member ID.

Spa Boutique

Shop for products from the signature Mystical Forest Bath & Body Collection, Amala Skin Care products, bath products and spa apparel. You may also order by phone at (407) 827-4455 or fax at (407) 827-4149. Guests under age 18 must have parent or guardian permission to call.

Mickey’s Backyard BBQ

orlandovacation — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 02:02:24 +0000

Mickey’s Backyard BBQ Dinner Show is an all-you-care-to-eat Disney Character dance party with live entertainment at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground.

Frolic with Mickey, Minnie and Friends at this neighborly outdoor picnic in the middle of the covered, open-air Pavilion at Fort Wilderness. With foot-stomping music from a country-western band, line dancing, rope tricks and kid-friendly fun, you won’t sit still for a second. Little ones can even dance a jig with their favorite Disney Characters on the dance floor!

Enjoy a delectable buffet featuring all your beloved country vittles: barbeque smoked ribs, smoked chicken, hamburgers, hotdogs with all the trimmings, corn on the cob, watermelon and more. It’s a mouth-watering, knee-slapping good time!

Guest Policies

Advance Dining Reservations are available at this dining location. This Walt Disney World® Resort dining location allow reservations up 180 days in advance.
Celebrations are acknowledged in the show.
Mickey’s Backyard BBQ is a seasonal show that is offered on Thursdays and Saturdays from March through December.
Tickets are available for pick-up immediately after reservation has been confirmed online at any Walt Disney World Resort Guest Relations, Guest Service, or Resort Concierge desk. For same day box office pick-up, please arrive 40 minutes prior to show time. This show may be cancelled due to severe or inclement weather.
To make reservations, book online or call (407) WDW-DINE or (407) 939-3463 up to 180 days prior to your visit.
This experience takes place in

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party

orlandovacation — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 01:41:39 +0000

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is a special event held each winter on select nights at Magic Kingdom theme park. Purchase of an additional event admission ticket is required to attend Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. This festive celebration is filled with live entertainment, spectacular fireworks and an oh-so-jolly holiday parade.

Celebrate the magic of the season in the holiday wonderland of Magic Kingdom theme park. Gather with loved ones for a festive sight- and sound-filled special event that is sure to make you merry!

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party features:

The enchanted Castle Dream Lights on Cinderella Castle
Mickey’s Once Upon A Christmastime Parade, complete with a special appearance by Santa Claus himself
An exclusive holiday fireworks extravaganza — Holiday Wishes: Celebrate the Spirit of the Season
Live entertainment featuring Disney Characters
Meet and greet opportunities throughout Magic Kingdom theme park with some of your favorite Disney Characters
Complimentary cookies and hot cocoa
A magical snow fall on Main Street, U.S.A.
Many of the most popular Magic Kingdom attractions

Event dates are selling out quickly, so be sure to purchase your tickets soon!

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2011 Dates and Pricing
Event Dates7:00 p.m. to 12:00 midnight	Ticket PriceWhen Purchased in Advance		Ticket PriceWhen Purchased on Event Date
	Ages 10 and up	Ages 3 to 9	Ages 10 and up	Ages 3 to 9
Tuesday, November 8, 2011 Wednesday, November 9, 2011 Friday, November 11, 2011 Sunday, November 13, 2011 Tuesday, November 15, 2011 Tuesday, November 29, 2011 Wednesday, November 30, 2011 Sunday, December 4, 2011 Tuesday, December 6, 2011 Wednesday, December 7, 2011 Sunday, December 11, 2011 Tuesday, December 13, 2011 Wednesday, December 14, 2011	$56.95 + tax	$51.95 + tax	$62.95 + tax	$57.95 + tax
Friday, November 18, 2011 Sunday, November 27, 2011 Friday, December 2, 2011 Friday, December 9, 2011 Friday, December 16, 2011 Sunday, December 18, 2011	$62.95 + tax	$57.95 + tax	$62.95 + tax	$57.95 + tax

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Location: Magic Kingdom Theme Park

Type: Indoor, Outdoor

Season: Winter

From: November 8, 2011

To: December 18, 2011

Character Encounters

Handicap Accessible

Theme Parks & Water Parks

orlandovacation — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 01:34:32 +0000

Magic Kingdom® Park

Enchanting entertainment, classic attractions, beloved Disney Characters and spectacular parades and fireworks in a place where fairytale dreams can come true.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Park

The world’s largest animal-themed park full of attractions, adventure and fantastic animals.

Epcot®

Attractions and entertainment dedicated to technological innovation and the culture and cuisine of 11 nations.

Disney’s Hollywood Studios®

Shows, attractions and tours offering behind-the-scenes glimpses of Hollywood-style action.

Disney’s Blizzard Beach

Featuring one of the world’s tallest and fastest waterslides, as well as slides and rides for the whole family.

Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon

Attractions for the whole family—from fast waterslides to a children’s area with pint-sized raft rides. Catch 6-foot waves in the Surf Pool and snorkel Shark Reef—with real sharks!

Downtown Disney® Area

orlandovacation — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 01:30:30 +0000

What’s there to do when you’re not in the Parks or it’s way after dark? Day or night at Downtown Disney area, choose from dining with dinosaurs to a distinctly Disney shopping extravaganza to catching incredible live music and shows!

Divided into 3 sections—Downtown Disney West Side, Downtown Disney Marketplace and Pleasure Island—Downtown Disney area is an ever-changing destination committed to keeping the experiences exciting and new.

Downtown Disney West Side

Downtown Disney West Side showcases top-notch restaurants, the 24-screen AMC Downtown Disney 24 movie theater, and other uncommon shops. Here you’ll also find the exquisite Cirque du Soleil La Nouba live entertainment show and the DisneyQuest Indoor Interactive theme park.

Downtown Disney Marketplace

Downtown Disney Marketplace provides an appealing place to take a break from Disney Theme Parks and Water Parks—especially if you’re in search of Disney merchandise. Check out the largest Disney character store in the world. Or, for more of a respite, relax and dine at a lakeside restaurant.

Pleasure Island

Enjoy a brand new mix of shopping and dining experiences at Pleasure Island as it is transformed through 2011. Raglan Road Irish Pub & Bar, Fuego by Sosa Cigars, Paradiso 37, Curl by Sammy Duval, and outdoor food and beverage locations remain open during the transition. For more information regarding these changes, please visit the Pleasure Island FAQ page.

Guest Services

Guest Services at Downtown Disney area covers such topics as where to find an ATM, where to park and how to rent a stroller, wheelchair or electric convenience vehicle (ECV). This list also contains some of the benefits to Guests who stay at a Disney Resort hotel.

Entertainment

Entertainment at Downtown Disney area takes place throughout the day and into the night with a wide array of acrobatic artistry, art, theater, music and even an indoor interactive theme park.

Dining

Dining at Downtown Disney area includes quick-service restaurants that serve fast snacks, as well as numerous specialized eateries that offer regional, ethnic and elegant fare. Many restaurants offer panoramic views of Buena Vista Lagoon; others provide live entertainment.

Shopping

Shopping at Downtown Disney area means finding everything from magnets to music to Disney character merchandise in the world’s largest Disney store. Participate in pin trading, pick out some apparel or perhaps get a princess makeover at the unique Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique.

Transportation

Transportation to and from the Downtown Disney area is available via bus throughout Walt Disney World Resort and is complimentary for Walt Disney World Resort hotel Guests. For Park Guests choosing to drive, complimentary self-parking is also available. Our driving address is 1780 E. Buena Vista Dr., Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830.

Around the World at Epcot

orlandovacation — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 01:23:45 +0000

The Around the World at Epcot tour allows Guests the unique opportunity to see the wonders of World Showcase while riding aboard a technologically advanced gyroscopically stabilized 2-wheel Segway Personal Transporter. Beginners are welcome—the outdoor tour includes training and safety equipment.

Guests must be at least 16 years of age or older. Weight must be between 100-250 pounds.

The first portion of the 2-hour tour consists of a fun training session where an expert instructs you on the basic operation of the innovative Segway Personal Transporter. You will learn how to navigate a variety of terrain types and hear how to safely deal with common situations you’ll encounter during your adventure.

Once you are up to speed on the operation of the Segway Personal Transporter, your tour group will head out for a trip around Epcot World Showcase. Traveling along the 1.3-mile World Showcase Promenade, you will get spectacular views of the 11 international pavilions along the way—each pavilion is a meticulously detailed representation of a host country.

Your guide will point out interesting details and give you some unique insights into the design and craftsmanship behind the international pavilions. For those seeking to test their skills, there are fun opportunities to navigate different types of terrain—but don’t worry, there are shortcuts for those looking to take it easy and enjoy the sights.

Epcot theme park admission is required and is not included in the price of the tour. Please keep in mind that Around the World at Epcot is an outdoor tour, so be sure to check the weather report and dress appropriately.

Duration: 2 hours

Price: $99.00 per person (ages 16 and up)

Phone: Call (407) WDW-TOUR or (407) 939-8687