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Summer 2001 Is a 'Specials' Time for Value-Minded Floridians at Walt Disney World Resort

Summer 2001 Is a 'Specials' Time for Value-Minded Floridians at Walt Disney World Resort

Summer 2001 will be a "specials" time for budget-conscious Floridians to experience the fun of Walt Disney World Resort, with special ticket offers in store for all four theme parks and two water parks plus the best rates of the year to test Disney's PGA TOUR-caliber golf courses.

And with Disney's patented, time-saving FASTPASS system being expanded, guests will be able to save time and fit more fun into a theme park day than ever before. Also, with nearly 6,000 value accommodations on property, budget-conscious vacationers have an opportunity to enjoy the magic of a complete Walt Disney World Resort experience.

Here's a rundown on the good values: For Florida fans of theme-park fun, Disney's "Play 4 Days" Florida resident ticket is coming back with "park-hopping fun" at the four Walt Disney World theme parks. Beginning April 22 and continuing until Sept. 30, Florida residents can visit Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney's Animal Kingdom and Disney- MGM Studios any four days (except July 4) for $99 plus tax. Play 4 Days ticket holders also can visit more than one park on a given day.

Play 4 Days tickets may be purchased at theme park ticket windows, Florida AAA offices, Florida Disney Store locations, by visiting www.disneyworld.com/play4days or by calling 407/W-DISNEY. Proof of Florida residency is required.

When the weather heats up, Florida residents can help cool down a friend with a special summer offer at two Disney water parks, Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon. From April 24 through Sept. 30, Florida residents get 50 percent off the price of a second ticket with the purchase of a full-price ticket to either of the Walt Disney World water parks.

Regular-priced admission to either Blizzard Beach or Typhoon Lagoon is $29.95 plus tax. The offer for 50 percent off a second ticket is available by request at the ticket window and is good only on the day of purchase. Proof of Florida residency is required. Guests may call 407/WDW-PLAY for additional information.

Floridians and non-Floridians alike can "play the daylight" out of three Disney championship courses with a first-ever Golf Summer Pass featuring unlimited after-3 p.m. play from June 1 through Sept. 27 for a one-time fee of $99. The Golf Summer Pass is valid for tee times after 3 p.m. on Disney's Palm course, Disney's Eagle Pines course and Disney's Lake Buena Vista course.

There is no additional charge for cart or greens fees for tee times after 3 p.m. during the nearly four-month period when the Golf Summer Pass is valid.

Disney's Golf Summer Pass can be purchased at Disney pro shops beginning June 1 and tee times may be arranged up to seven days in advance. The Pass is non-transferable and tee times are subject to availability. For tee times, guests may call 407-WDW-GOLF.

Summer Price Slice is back with special-value greens fees on tee times after 10 a.m. daily from May 21 through Sept. 27 on Disney's five championship courses.

Golfers can test the premier Osprey Ridge course for $65 (compared to a normal seasonal greens fee of $115) or Eagle Pines for $50 (compared to a normal seasonal fee of $105). Post-10 a.m. rounds on the Palm, Lake Buena Vista or Magnolia courses are $45 (compared to a normal seasonal fee of $95). Electric cart is included. For tee times, guests may call 407/WDW-GOLF.

For fans of professional baseball, the Orlando Rays, the Class AA affiliate of Major League Baseball's Tampa Bay Devil Rays, are offering a new, money-saving ticket package with extraordinary flexibility. The 24-Pack Flex- Plan includes 24 game tickets for $120 (savings of $3 per ticket on lower- level reserved seating). The tickets can be used in any combination for any regular season game or games -- one ticket to each of 24 games, two tickets to 12 games...or even 24 tickets to one game.

The Rays play 70 home games in the cozy, 7,500-seat Disney's Wide World of Sports ballpark between April 5 and Sept. 3. Information on ticket packages and group tickets is available by calling 407/939-GAME (939-4263).

Disney's FASTPASS is being made available on four additional attractions in time for summer visitors: "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire - Play It!" at Disney-MGM Studios, Living With The Land and Maelstrom at Epcot, and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Magic Kingdom. With the additions, a total of 23 attractions in the four Walt Disney World theme parks will offer the free alternative to lengthy waiting lines.

All theme park guests can choose FASTPASS or the standby line. If they choose FASTPASS, they use any valid theme park ticket to obtain a FASTPASS ticket, which is their ``ticket'' to return during a designated one-hour time period later in the day and skip the regular line to experience the attraction.

More ways to enhance the value of a Walt Disney World visit...

  • Walt Disney World Resort features nearly 6,000 hotel rooms in the "value" category at Disney's All-Star Sports, All-Star Movies and All-Star Music resorts, putting the total Disney vacation experience within the budgets of many more vacationers.
  • Children aged 17 and under stay for free in their parents' room (up to the designated capacity of the room).
  • Children under age 3 are provided free admission to all Walt Disney World theme parks.
  • Guests at Walt Disney World Resort hotels save on gas and parking fees by using a transportation system of buses, monorails and water launches available to them -- absolutely free.
  • Surprise Mornings give guests at Walt Disney World Resort hotels an hour-and-a-half head-start on theme park fun. The early opening rotates, with one of the parks designated each day of the week.
  • The Disney Club features special offers and savings company-wide on select Disney products and services, including Walt Disney World park admissions, resort rates, The Disney Store (worldwide locations), Disney videos and DVDs, Disney theatrical performances. Information is available by logging on to www.disneyclub.com or by contacting The Disney Club member services center at 800/618-3601.
  • Quenching a vacation-long thirst is easy at Disney's "value'' and "moderate'' resorts. Guests can purchase a mug themed to their resort that will become a keepsake when the holiday ends. During their length of stay, they can continually refill the mug at the food court self-service beverage island at their resort.
  • Special door-to-door transportation is provided guests between Walt Disney World owned-and-operated hotels and Walt Disney World golf facilities. Guests should inquire at the hotel bell stand.

Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., is a complete year- round vacation destination offering theme parks, recreation, nightlife, shopping and dining and a range of themed resorts. Guest information is available by calling 407/824-4321 or by visiting a local travel agent or www.disneyworld.com.

-- Posted April 23, 2001

Source: Company Press Release