elcome to the place where elephants fly, tea cups dance, and princesses are really real. Journey into the imagination and around the world. Be dazzled by the delight of the movies, the excitement of TV, and the spectacle of Broadway. Take an expedition over 100 acres of African savannah. With four theme parks, two water parks, over 20 themed resort hotels, two entertainment districts, a state-of-the-art sports complex, dining, shopping, and recreation galore, it's easy to see how this vacation of a lifetime has enough smiles for everyone.

This summer, Walt Disney World® Resort is bursting with a Monstrous lineup of unforgettable thrills and enchantment from new shows and attractions to Limited Time Magic experiences that will appear throughout 2013 to surprise and delight you in fun and fanciful ways.

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Disney's theme parks include: the Magic Kingdom® Park, Epcot®, Disney's Hollywood Studios®, and Disney's Animal Kingdom®.

Disney Tickets give you the ultimate in flexibility to enjoy the Walt Disney World® Theme Parks at your own pace. Customize your vacation with Magic Your Way® tickets and ticket options to make vacation dream come true. Want to go back and forth from Park to Park on the same day? No problem. It's Magic Your Way®!

Customize your vacation with theme park tickets that allow you to make every dream come true. Want to go to just one theme park per day? You can do it. Want to go back and forth from park to park on the same day? No problem. Want to experience other attractions like the Disney Water Parks, DisneyQuest® Indoor Interactive Theme Park, Disney's Oak Trail Golf Course*, or ESPN Wide World of Sports® Complex? You can do it all. It's your choice. When they say do Disney your way, they mean it!

And the best part: The price per day goes down as the length of the ticket increases. The average price per day for a seven-day Magic Your Way® Base Ticket is less than half the price of the same single-day ticket. It's like saving over 50%! So the longer you play, the less you pay per day.

*Tee times required and subject to availability

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The largest expansion in Magic Kingdom® Park history, the addition of New Fantasyland provides a new home for Ariel, a new way to meet Belle, delicious dining, a double dose of Dumbo and more.

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Journey into the imagination and around the world. Chill out in Turtle Talk with Crush inspired by Disney•Pixar's "Finding Nemo," then take to the skies on a breathtaking hang glider flight on Soarin'™. Back on earth, strap yourself in for one of Disney's longest and fastest attractions—Test Track®. At 60 miles per hour, this high-octane thrill ride puts both car and passengers through their paces!

Love the glamour of Hollywood? Then prepare to be dazzled by the delight of the movies, the excitement of TV, and the spectacle of Broadway. Live the dream in The American Idol Experience*--it's your chance to experience the thrill as if you're really at the show. Take aim and ride an interactive 4-D adventure like no other at Toy Story Mania!™, inspired by Disney·Pixar's Toy Story films. Then plunge down 13 stories at The TwilightZone Tower of Terror™**!

*American Idol® is a registered trademark of 19 TV Ltd. and FremantleMedia North America, Inc. **"The Twilight Zone®" is a registered trademark of CBS, Inc. and is used with permission pursuant to a license from CBS, Inc.© Disney/LucasFilm, Ltd.

Asia, Africa, under-the-sea, and prehistoric encounters all await the adventurers who travel to this theme park. Take on Expedition Everest®, a high-altitude, high-speed train adventure. Then take your seat for a 30 minute big-as-Broadway musical stage show--Festival of the Lion King. Next, explore over 100 acres of African savannah on Kilimanjaro Safaris®.

For more Disney fun, just add water! Plan a day or two at these incredible "must do" water parks. Disney's Typhoon Lagoon is a tropical paradise, while Disney's Blizzard Beach is a ski resort on the meltdown, with fun on every slope. Both parks have a special area created just for little ones, not to mention lots of adventure the whole family can enjoy together.

The excitement continues way beyond the parks. Discover big city fun in an area buzzing with entertainment, shopping, dining, and shows, including:

• DisneyQuest® Indoor Interactive Theme Park: Create your own adventures in a one-of-a-kind indoor interactive environment bursting with games that give "state-of-the-art" new meaning. Discover five floors exploding with cutting-edge technology, virtual reality, and 3-D experiences--all fueled by Disney innovation and imagination.
• La Nouba™ by Cirque du Soleil®: This unique blend of acrobatics, circus art, and street entertainment truly has to be seen to be believed.

There are more great reasons than ever to stay at a Walt Disney World® Resort hotel. Disney Resort benefits make a Walt Disney World® vacation fun, relaxing, and worry-free with a wide variety of Disney Resort amenities and programs.

Not only will you be close to the magic and enjoy incredible Disney service and hospitality, but as a guest staying in a Disney Resort*, you're entitled to remarkable benefits that will save you time and stretch your vacation dollars, such as Disney's Magical Express, Extra Magic Hours, Disney's Complimentary Transportation--and more magic all around.

• Disney's Magical Express® Service will allow you to check your bags at your hometown airport, bypass baggage claim at Orlando International Airport, and board luxury motor coaches to the Walt Disney World® Resort. Your bags will then "magically" appear in your room upon check-in! Click here to reserve your Disney's Magical Express Service.
• Extra Magic Hours offers Disney Resort guests the exclusive opportunity to add precious theme park and water park time to your vacation.
• Complimentary Transportation throughout the Walt Disney World® Resort is available for every Disney Resort guest. Just steps from the door, boats, buses, and monorails await to transport you to and from the theme parks, water parks, the Downtown Disney® area, and more.
• Online Check-In: Simplify your arrival to your Walt Disney World® Resort hotel by providing your check-in information online (10 days or less prior to your arrival). Once you have completed the online check-in, all you'll need to do is show your photo ID at the hotel's Online Check-in Service location and receive your Key to the World card.

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Walt Disney World® Resort - encompassing an area larger than the island of Manhattan - includes more than 20 Disney Resort hotels, yet it's surprisingly easy to plan your vacation. There's a variety of hotels to suit every taste and budget, each offering Disney-quality service, resort benefits, and unique themed experiences. Find the category and then theme that's best for your family:

• Value: Delight in the comforts of the most affordable hotels that offer the benefits and service you expect from Disney.
• Moderate: Experience the magic at mid-tier Resort hotels that feature charming facilities, delectable dining, and limited recreation.
• Deluxe: Escape with superb dining, outstanding services, luxurious amenities, and premium recreational offerings.
• Deluxe Villas: Treat yourself to spacious accommodations and convenient amenities wrapped up in studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom and three-bedroom villas.
• Cabins: Discover a wilderness getaway in a rustic log cabin

• Disney FASTPASS®: Cut down on time spent waiting in line at some of the most popular attractions within the Disney theme parks. This service is included with your theme park admission.
• Disney's PhotoPass! With this service, a Disney's PhotoPass photographer will take professional quality photos of guests amidst the magic—at no charge. You will receive a Disney's PhotoPass card which will allow you to go online to view photos, order high-quality prints of your favorite Walt Disney World® Resort photos, enhance photos by adding Disney Character signatures and fun borders, and more.
• Dining at the Walt Disney World® Resort: Table-service restaurants, Character Dining, and dinner shows fill up quickly. Book your dining reservations at Disney restaurants in the parks and resorts up to 180 days in advance by calling 1.407.WDW.DINE (1.407.939.3463).
• Where can Guests meet Disney Characters?
  A great way to meet Disney Characters is at Walt Disney World® restaurants with Character Dining options. Disney Characters also appear near certain Disney theme park attractions or at Meet and Greet locations listed in the Park Guide Map.

Disney understands what traveling with a preschooler is all about. Here are a few tips for traveling with little ones that make Disney vacations easy and fun:

• Children under three years of age get free entry into Disney theme parks and Disney water parks.
• A Rider Swap option is available at select Disney theme park attractions. Rider Swap is when guests take turns waiting with youngsters too small to ride a certain attraction, then "swap" with another adult guest from their party to experience the ride without standing in line twice. See a Cast Member at the attraction for additional information.
• Check the park guide map for specific details on "fun for little ones" FASTPASS® attractions.
• Single-day and multi-day stroller rentals are available at Disney theme parks.
• Take advantage of in-park Baby Care Centers, hosted by Nestle Good Start, where you can change and feed your baby. Look for the pacifier symbol on each Disney theme park Guidemap, available at the park entrance.
• Make a plan with your children in case they get separated from you. Let them know that they can approach a Disney Cast Member for help.
• Lost parents are usually taken to the Disney Theme Park Baby Care Center to join up with children.

The standard Disney Resort hotel room sleeps up to five Guests. Here are options for groups of more than five:

• Up to Nine Guests: Disney Deluxe Villas These stand-alone villas have three bedrooms and over 1,000 square feet of space, with luxury amenities including a fully-equipped kitchen with granite countertops, washer and dryer, flat-panel TVs, a DVD player, and a private upstairs deck.
• Up to Eight Guests: Disney Deluxe Villas Plush, roomy, one-bedroom and two-bedroom villas include homelike amenities including a full kitchen, washer and dryer, whirlpool tub, and DVD player.
• Up to Six Guests: Moderate Resort Hotels The cabins at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort are rustic yet modern with spacious, stand-alone, one-bedroom cabins containing more than 500 square feet. Each cabin includes a separate sleeping area, a fully-equipped kitchen, and a private patio with barbecue and picnic table.
• Up to Six Guests: Value Resort Hotel Disney's All-Star Music Resort features family suites with one bedroom, two bathrooms, and a kitchenette.