Walt Disney World Resort Vacation Planning Video (1994)

(brilliant fanfare music) - Welcome to our magical tour of the

world

's number one family

vacation

destination, Walt Disney World. That's 43 square miles of Disney fun in Central Florida, where the sun smiles year-round. You are about to explore the Magic Kingdom, Epcot and Disney Studios. Immerse yourself in our incredible water parks, discover our wonderful

world

of beaches, relaxation and entertainment. Also check out our great selection of Disney

resort

s to suit all fantasies and pockets. There's a world of excitement here for every member of your family and you can choose what you want to see and do as you go.

This family

planning

video

is the beginning of your

vacation

dream come true. Describing all of Walt Disney World is quite a challenge. The people who do it best are the guests, people just like you from all over the world, moms, dads and kids who are here enjoying the vacation of their dreams and creating magical memories that will last a lifetime. - I like magic in the world. Everything is possible here. ("A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes" sounds) - Let's go to the Magic Kingdom first. The fun of Magic Kingdom begins on Main Street, USA and spreads from there to six more lands of pure fantasy fun for kids of all ages, including parents.

Adventureland takes you from the wildest jungles of Africa to the noisiest city in the Caribbean. Frontierland offers the whole gamut of thrills, from the runaway mine train on Big Thunder Mountian to the five-story drop on incredible Splash Mountain. - I left my heart on top of this thing. (people yelling) - It was great. - I loved. - You can't beat it. (people yelling) (water splashing) - Liberty Square is where all of the nation's leaders, from George Washington on down, come to life for a great debate. Fantasyland is where your children can share hugs with the storybook characters of their dreams, Cinderella, Snow White, Goofy, Donald Duck, Pinocchio, Winnie the Pooh and Tigger too.

Even the Lion King, one of Disney's most popular great filmmakers, has a starring role here on a spectacular larger-than-life setting. (lion roar) (audience applauds) Fantasyland is where Dumbo really flies, the Mad Hatter has his tea party, and hundreds of dolls from all over the world sing in harmony. The new Tomorrowland is packed with all kinds of out-of-this-world fun, including the thrills of millennia-old Space Mountain. (people screaming) Mickey's Starland is a cartoon town where children will be happy to play with the adorable characters from Disney movies all day long. - It's just a really fun day. They were so excited for him to come, and he shook everyone's hand, and they pulled their hair, and they signed the autograph books, and they hugged everyone, and my daughter cried. (kids cheer) - If you like a parade, Mickey Mania, the latest in the Magic Kingdom is a giant-sized treat every day on Main Street, USA.

Plus, on special nights, SpectroMagic performs in a dazzling parade of music, magic and lights. Then Fantasy in the Sky fireworks sparkle across the sky as the finale to the most magical day of his life. The Magic Kingdom is the original favourite. Now here's a whole new setting for the most magical day at the movies your family has ever experienced. Welcome to Disney Studios, the world's most popular movie and television studios. That's where the stars come out to shine. You never know who you'll bump into on any given day, and it's home to some of the most incredible film and television attractions in the world. (upbeat music) You can take the kids under the sea with Ariel, watch the stars of Aladdin parade down Hollywood Boulevard, and you can step into a whole new dimension of heart-pounding, heart-pounding excitement.

The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror takes you 13 more floors and then drops you back down faster than gravity. (people scream) The Disney Studios is where you see Indiana Jones perform those hair-raising movie stunts live. The Muppets do some effective stunts of their own. - Welcome to MuppetVision 3-D. - Distance cubes. (fireworks explosion) (cannon shots) - Fully 3D. - Very outdated a. - A big explosion. (woman laughs) - We give up, we give up. - In Star Tours you will enjoy a roaring trip to the moon of Endor. All the major television networks play a popular leading role at the Disney Studios, and so do you.

On Super Star Television, there's a starring role for every member of your family, including the supporting role of Dad opposite Tim Allen on the set of "Home Improvement." - Today I will be hanging the dry wall with my trustee Binford and a framing hammer. - The Art of Disney Animation invites you to look over the shoulders of Disney artists at work. Imagine that your children can see Disney cartoons come to life. (Shine Explodes) The behind-the-scenes tour of Disney Studios takes you from your American hometown to New York through the world's largest wardrobe department, through sound stages where shows are being produced, shows like "Star Search". - Welcome back to "Star Search 94". - Here you go through real post-production operations and on the set of one of nature's worst catastrophes.

Guys, do you think you can find your way out of the backyard scene on the set of the movie "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids"? Enjoy trying. Then check out America's Favorite Turtles. In fact, you can meet these radical guys in person. On special nights, don't miss magic in the sky, the perfect ending to the last day of cinema. (live fanfare) For many families, Epcot is the most fascinating and exciting Disney park of all. This is where you will explore distant lands and venture into the future. - It's fun for kids. They have a great time, and learn a lot, and so do we.

As we leave the park, he begins to take in how much he absorbed during the day. That is wonderful. Weeks later they come up with things they learned here. - Epcot is two worlds in one. Future World is home to the geodesic sphere that is Spaceship Earth. Inside, you'll spiral through the history of communication, soaring through star fields for an incredible view of the planet. Then you'll fast-forward to the immediate future at Big Innoventions, a great showcase of what's new and what's to come. Here you will be among the first to see and play with all the inventions that will soon change your life.

Epcot's Future World side takes you beyond the horizon to futuristic worlds and to the bottom of the ocean, where you will come face to face with thousands of wondrous creatures. - This is our third time at Epcot Center, and every time we come, we always make it to the Living Sea. One of the reasons is because it's a great place to learn about the oceans. - And we find that the children really enjoy all the marine life here. There is everything from very small and colorful tropical fish to manatees and sharks. We enjoyed the walk under the sea. - Wonders of Life delights you with joy, health and fun.

It is then reduced to the size of a globule and the heights are sent to the human body. World Showcase, the other world at Epcot, invite your family on a royal adventure tour of 11 incredible nations. Here you will experience authentic architecture, world renowned restaurants, gardens, shops, entertainment, people and cultures. Mark Twain and Ben Franklin serve as your historic hosts at American Adventure, the centerpiece of World Showcase. Around it are Germany, Italy, Japan, Morocco, France, the United Kingdom, Canada, China, Mexico and Norway. - We did a Viking cruise through Norway and took a ship through Mexico. it was tremendous - The IllumiNations is the most incredible music, magic, laser and light show in the world. - I couldn't even imagine.

Like it's better than any drink I could drink. It was just brilliant. - There is no place on earth more enlightening and at the same time entertaining than Epcot. You will definitely explore it with your children. Beyond the parks is a whole world of family-style Disney wonderland. entertainment and relaxation. (upbeat music) - This is our fourth time at Disney, and every time we come here, there is something new and different to do. - Typhoon Lagoon is Disney's biggest, steepest, deepest and most amazing water park, better than the beach. - The waves in the wave pool are just as massive.

You have to grab what you can. (blurred) (children laughing) (girl screaming) (water splashes) - Any golfers in the family? Disney golfers are challenged to choose from five championship courses, including the ever-popular Tom Fazio-designed Osprey Ridge and the Pete Dye-designed Eagle Pine. Walt Disney World is truly one of the top golf destinations in the country. Pleasure Island is the place for adults to enjoy their own night out without the kids. It's an entire island dedicated to nightlife with eight incredible nightclubs as well as shops and restaurants. Here is a club for everyone. (people cheer) (confetti explodes) For a family night out, the Disney dinner shows are a real treat.

The hoop-dee-doo revue of cheers and cheers is an all-you-can-eat country festival, and the Polynesian Luau is as entertaining and authentic as you'll find anywhere in the South Seas. (bright music) Now that you've tried all the exciting things to see and do, let's take a look at where you'd like to stay. The best way to make the most of the magic of Disney is to stay in the middle of it all at a Disney

resort

hotel. You'll leave the real world behind and live the Disney World life 24 hours a day. Rooms, suites, villas and even houses come in all sizes and themes to suit every vacation fantasy and pocket.

For vacationers on a budget, Disney's All-Star Resort hotels have paved the way to world-class fame in the budget price range. Do you love the outdoors? The award-winning Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground invites you to park your RV or pitch your tent in the middle of a secluded wooded paradise or live in style in spacious, air-conditioned wilderness accommodation with maid service. In the moderate price range, there are many affordable Disney resort hotel options. Dixie Landings pampers you with southern hospitality and elegant surroundings. Port Orleans offers a Disney-style taste of good old Bourbon Street with all the French Quarter decor, and Caribbean Beach is a colorful retreat that takes you from Jamaica to Aruba.

If you prefer a home away from home with kitchen facilities and plenty of space, Disney offers plenty of options in the premium price range. The Disney Vacation Club offers you Western-style accommodations ranging from a deluxe studio to a large three-bedroom villa. Disney's Village Resort offers everything from tree houses, one-bedroom suites, two- and three-bedroom villas to houses with magnificent views. Also in the premium price range, our newest community, the Wilderness Lodge, offers great open spaces as well as luxury. It's Disney's answer to the rustic Pacific Northwest inns of yesteryear. Disney's Contemporary Resort Hotel surrounds you with all the energy and excitement of a state-of-the-art city right on the beach.

The Polynesian is a grand South Sea fantasy with tropical gardens, beaches, Luaus and gentle lagoon breezes. Walt Disney World's Swan and Dolphin hotels complement each other with whimsical and whimsical designs. The Yacht Club and Beach Club Premium Resort hotels come together in a magnificent New England nautical setting with a pool that is an attraction in its own right. The largest of Disney's premium hotels is the Grand Floridian Beach Resort. It has all the Victorian charm and the most regal luxuries and comforts, and close to the Disney Village Marketplace are the seven hotels that have been selected as official hotels of Walt Disney World.

All Disney resort hotel rooms sleep a minimum of four people, and whichever you choose, you'll be in the middle of all the magic and fun. You can share almost every meal with your favorite Disney characters. They offer some pretty creative breakfasts every morning at the parks and resorts. The many childcare options for Disney resort guests are a childhood dream come true. - It's very nice. The children have their own club. No adults. - There's a whole world of special guest privileges available to you when you stay at most Disney Hotels. You are pampered 24 hours a day by the special brand of Disney.

You are as close as you can get to the Disney theme parks. You'll enjoy some of our most popular theme park attractions an hour before they open for everyone else. You're invited to take advantage of a special length-of-stay ticket value that allows you to travel from the Magic Kingdom to Epcot and Disney Studios whenever you want from the moment you arrive to the moment you depart. Your transportation is free, so you can easily go from your resort hotel to all the Walt Disney World parks. The best teestimes are reserved especially for you. You can call ahead for Disney Dinner Shows and Character Breakfasts to secure reservations, and you can make advance dining reservations at the most popular Disney restaurants.

Convenient charging privileges are with you almost everywhere you go on property, and the entire world of recreation is open to you. These are just a few of the many special benefits of being a guest at a Walt Disney World resort hotel. Now is the time to start

planning

your family's dream vacation. Don't worry, we've made it easy – when planning your Walt Disney World vacation, be sure to check out the brochure inside the

video

box for information on exciting Disney resort hotels. Find out how you can save on domestic car rentals, and there's a special limited-time vacation package just for you. - Well, I definitely live in one of the Camping Disney Hotels. - For information and reservations at any of the Disney resort hotels, call 1-800-859-8269 or your travel agent.

Here are some more tips you might want to consider. - It is best to buy tickets, make reservations and reserve your dinner shows before leaving home, so call us. We are here day and night. We'll fix everything, even the tee times. - Getting to Central Florida is easy, and the huge new Orlando International Airport is just minutes from Walt Disney World. Plan ahead and definitely plan to stay at a Disney resort hotel. Make your reservation today. One toll-free call does it all, so call 1-800-859-8269. - The value is phenomenal. We would not go anywhere else.

I love Walt Disney World. I love it. - Don't leave it for another year. Sharing the magic of Disney with your children, especially when they are still young, is like the best gift any parent can give to themselves and their children. - Sometimes you know when you wish on a star. - Your dreams come true. (husband laughs) - A Walt Disney World vacation is like no other vacation you can give your family. It's sharing a smile. It's seeing storybook fantasies come to life, seeing the world as it should be through the eyes of a child. These are magical memories in the making, a vacation dream come true for you and your family to treasure forever. (fireworks explosion) - This Walt Disney World vacation planning video is literally brought to you by FedEx, the official express transportation company of Walt Disney World.