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Twilight-2010
Weddings and Oceans-2010
Banff Weekend-2010
Christmas in Disney World-2010
Future Trips:
Yellowstone-Teton Adventure-2011
Ireland with a Spot of U.K-2012
Optional Trips:
Long Trips-
Cruisin' with
Mickey-2011
Ireland
Maui and Kauai
Oregon
Coast-a-Thon
Oregon Coast Websites for Vacation Rentals
Waterton-Glacier National Park
Yellowstone National Park-Long Trip
Short Trips:
Glacier in a Weekend
Yellowstone
National
Park-
Short Trip
Puget Sound Adventure
| Day 1 |
Wednesday |
December 15th |
| Do: | Fly to Orlando $230 | |
| Lodge: |   Rodeway Inn $34.99 for 4 people 2 Db, pool, free CB  Comfort Suites Maingate $79.99 for 4 people 2 queens, free CB, pool and whirlpool   Parc Royale Suite $926.18 for 10 people 5876 W Irlo Bronson Hwy Kissimmee, FL 34746 1.800.268.6048 Reserved 1/07/10 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Living Room, Kitchen, Hot & Cold Breakfast Buffet, Pool, Hot Tub |
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| Day 2 |
Thursday |
December 16th |
| See: |
 Walt Disney World $286/7 days Magic Kingdom (9 a.m.-11 p.m.) |
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Space Mountain® -Rocket into another galaxy
aboard this rollicking high-speed roller coaster space adventure.
Category: Big Thrills on Two Tracks |
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 Dead Men Tell NEW Tales! The classic Disney attraction, Pirates of the Caribbean, has been enhanced to incorporate characters and story elements from the blockbuster films which it inspired. The wily Captain Jack Sparrow and his nemesis, Barbossa, have joined the motley crew of pirates along with fantastic new effects — including the ghostly appearance of Davy Jones — and a new layer of Disney storytelling. |
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Lunch- The Crystal Palace-Indulge yourself in a bountiful buffet with Winniethe Pooh and friends. The light and airy ambience fits the upbeat blustery mood provided by Pooh and his pals from the Hundred Acre Wood. Be here as the room comes alive with the sights and smells of the day's offerings, prepared in a live on-stage kitchen. Enjoy American favorites, including the famous sundae bar. And don't miss "Pooh Corner," the separate buffet just for kids! |
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Country Bear Jamboree Fun is a-"bruin" at Grizzly Hall where a musical revue is in full country-fresh swing. Clap along to the pickin', grinnin', foot-stompin' hoedown as a pack of banjo-strumming, country singing bears entertain you with songs and jokes and never ever hibernate. Y'all come back! |
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Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress Enjoy an involving stage show in this famed revolving theater. Take a journey with an American family as it experiences technological changes throughout the twentieth century. Humorous family moments reveal how life has gotten easier and more fun. (open seasonally) |
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 Wishes™
Nighttime Spectacular Be dazzled by the biggest, brightest fireworks extravaganza in Magic Kingdom® history. |
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| Do: | Jim's Personal Traveler Letterbox | |
| Lodge: | See Above | |
| Day 3 |
Friday |
December 17th |
| Do: |
 Islands of Adventure (9 a.m.-7 a.m.) $73.00 |
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 Incredible Hulk Coaster® |
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  The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man® Your Spider-Senses Will Be Tingling. Put on your 3-D glasses for an eye-popping, pulse-pounding, first-of-its-kind 3-D Spider-Man thrill ride. Careening through the streets and swinging high above the city, you'll see, hear, and actually FEEL the action of Spider-Man's most amazing adventure ever. |
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| Lodge: | See above | |
| Day 4 |
Saturday |
December 18th |
| Do: |
Epcot Center
World Showcase (11 a.m.-9:30 p.m.) Future World (9 a.m.-7 a.m.) |
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 Spaceship Earth-Step into the world-renowned 180-foot-tall geosphere to explore the stirring story of human communication. Be transported to the further reaches of the solar system in a Time Machine vehicle that takes you through magnificent moments of the past, present and future — from the dawn of recorded time to the 21st century's New Global Neighborhood. |
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 Test Track Enter the hair-raising world of auto testing on one of the longest, fastest rides in Disney history! Strap yourself in to race up bumpy terrain, roar through hair-pin turns, speed into freezing cold chambers, and rush on to 50-degree banked curves at 60 miles an hour. |
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 Mission:
SPACE Lifting off at Epcot, Mission: SPACE® has two astronaut training levels to suit the whole family. From the thrilling takeoff, it's an experience that is unrivaled in this galaxy! |
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| Do: |
Pick One for Lunch:
Character Dining Akershus Royal Banquet Hall Enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner among the royals when you join Disney's favorite Princesses in a fairytale setting. The Garden Grill Restaurant Mickey Mouse and his friends invite you for a spin in this rotating restaurant where they serve you delicious fresh signature skillet offerings all day long.
Signature Dining
Bistro de Paris Step upstairs to turn of the 20th century Paris for an intimate, traditional French dining experience. Les Chefs de France Savor French culinary masterpieces for the discriminating palate. Bon appetit! Coral Reef Restaurant Dine under the sea with a perfect view of its inhabitants in this awesome restaurant in The Living Seas pavilion.
Special and Unique
Dining
L' Originale Alfredo di Roma Ristorante Dine in a fine Roman Renaissance palace graced by crystal chandeliers and excellent classical Italian cuisine. Biergarten Restaurant Every day is Oktoberfest at this all-you-care-to-eat German buffet. Le Cellier Steakhouse Step down into the cozy confines of the cellar of a magnificent Canadian château for a sensational sizzling steakhouse experience. Nine Dragons Restaurant Dine in a Chinese palace on a spectacular meal fit for Chinese royalty. Restaurant Marrakesh Venture into an exotic world of richness and splendor in this Sultan's palace featuring North African dining and entertainment. Rose & Crown Dining Room Have a jolly ol' good time at this authentic pub and restaurant that serves quintessentially British food and drink. San Angel Inn Bienvenidos to this colorful and delicioso twilight retreat of a restaurant on the banks of the Mexico pavilion's "River of Time." Teppanyaki Dining Room Journey into a tranquil setting surrounded by Japanese gardens to enjoy an exotic treat of traditional Teppanyaki stir-fry fare. |
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 St. Mark's Square-World Showcase Italy Section |
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 Germany Village-World Showcase |
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 Mexico Section-World Showcase |
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 IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth Gather around the World Showcase Lagoon for this nighttime spectacular, filled with fireworks, a stunning soundtrack, and images to cherish forever. Category: Nighttime Entertainment |
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| Lodge: | See Above | |
| Day 5 |
Sunday |
December 19th |
| See: | 
Animal Kingdom (9 a.m.- 7 p.m.) |
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| Do: |
 |DINOSAUR Jump into your time rover and zoom back 65 million years to come face-to-face with dinosaurs as you try to rescue one of these prehistoric beasts. Category: Big Thrills |
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 Face off with the fearsome Yeti on Expedition Everest™! Disney's Animal Kingdom® Park is home to a colossal new adventure, Expedition Everest™! This thrilling journey through the treacherous Himalayas features hair-pin turns, high speeds and a massive 80-foot drop. But it's the mountain's guardian, the mysterious Yeti, stalking every rider who dares to enter his realm that really makes this an adventure to remember! |
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 Kali
River Rapids® Venture deep into an Asian rainforest and get drenched aboard a raft adventure on the Chakranadi River. Category: Mild But Wild Thrills |
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 Kilimanjaro
Safaris® Ride off into the savannah in an open-air safari vehicle for a thrilling animal-filled African expedition. Category: Mild But Wild Thrills |
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 Festival
of the Lion King Join the Circle of Life as you are surrounded by the pageantry, spectacle, magic and humor of "The Lion King" in this dazzling 30-minute big-as- Broadway live musical. |
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| Do: |
Dinner- Rainforest Café® — Animal Kingdom Go wild in a family restaurant with cascading waterfalls, erupting volcanoes, animated jungle creatures, thunder, lightning and outstanding food. |
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| Lodge: | See Above | |
| Day 6 |
Monday |
December 20th |
| Do: | Free Day | |
| Lodge: | ||
| Day 7 |
Tuesday |
December 21st |
| Do: | Magic Kingdom (9 a.m.-11 p.m.) | |
 Haunted Mansion |
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 Splash Mountain® |
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| Lodge: | See above | |
| Day 8 |
Wednesday |
December 22nd |
| Do: |
Epcot
World Showcase 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Future World 9 a.m.-7 p.m. |
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 Rise to New Heights on Soarin' From 40-feet in the air this amazing free-flying attraction gives you an aerial view of the beauty and splendor of California. Experience the Golden State like never before — from the Majestic redwoods of Yosemite to the Golden Gate Bridge to the bright lights of Hollywood. |
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 The Seas with Nemo & Friends Cruise out to sea in the clamobile! Greet all your Nemo pals as they swim amid the live marine life of the gigantic aquarium. Delve down into the deepest parts of the ocean in this fun-filled story where the majesty of nature meets whimsical Disney magic. Afterwards, chill out and spend some quality time in Turtle Talk with Crush. |
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| Do: | Magic Kingdom (8 a.m.-11 p.m.) | |
 The
Haunted Mansion Foolish mortals, once you begin your ride through this macabre manor, as your "ghost host" informs you, "there's no way out!" It's wall-to-wall creeps and hot 'n' cold running chills! |
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Cinderella's Royal Table |
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| Lodge: | See above | |
| Day 9 |
Thursday |
December 23rd |
| See: | Disney's Hollywood Studios (9 a.m.-8 p.m.) | |
| Do: | 
Rock 'n' Roller Coaster® Starring Aerosmith
Hop inside your super-stretch limo and buckle up for a rockin', loopin' corkscrewin' Hollywood joyride to the music of Aerosmith! |
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 The
Twilight Zone Tower of Terror™
Picture, if you will, a glittering Hollywood hotel in its heyday. You are the unsuspecting passenger for a 13- story elevator plunge - but beware. Now the experience is totally random every time! |
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| Do: |  Lunch-Sci-Fi Diner (cool place) |
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| See: |
 Beauty
and the Beast - Live on Stage "Be our guest" at this magical
Broadway-style production at the Theater of the Stars. Join Belle, the Beast, Gaston, Lumiere and others as they tell a tale as old as time. |
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 Fantasmic!
Journey into the colorful imagination of Mickey Mouse in this nighttime musical special effects extravaganza that is filled with Disney characters. |
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| Downtown Disney (Free) | ||
| Lodge: | See Above | |
| Day 10 |
Friday |
December 24th |
| Depart: | Orlando | |
| Arrive: | Spokane | |
Costs approximately each:
Airline
Tickets
$ 280.00
Royal Parc Suites (2 bedrooms and a living room for 10 people) 9 nights
$ 185.24
Walt Disney World Tickets (7 day
pass) $
287.00
WDW Parking Fee (6
days)
$ 21.00
Islands of Adventure (new Harry Potter section)
$ 79.00
Food
$
250.00
Rental
Van
$ 95.00
Total $1,197.24