If you are a U.S. law enforcement officer, firefighter, emergency medical technician (EMT), doctor, or nurse, you should consider taking advantage of the “First Responders Rates” that are being offered by the sevenDowntown Disney® Resort Area Hotels in the Walt Disney World® Resort in Florida. That way you can stay at one of these ideally-located hotels, which are an easy walk to the Downtown Disney® area, and take in the many exceptional special events that are happening at the Walt Disney World® Resort this summer. This includes the opportunity to experience the new Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, a new family coaster atMagic Kingdom® Park; and the Sounds Like Summer Concert Seriesat Epcot®.
In addition to their ideal location an easy walk to the shopping, dining and entertainment venues at the Downtown Disney® area, the seven hotels also provide complimentary shuttle transportation every 30 minutes to all four Walt Disney World® Theme Parks, two water parks, and to Downtown Disney® Marketplace. As a bonus, guests at these hotels also receive the “2014 Downtown Disney Deals” booklet that features exclusive discounts and special offers from over 30 merchants for Downtown Disney® area dining, entertainment and shopping.
Available for stays through September 30, 2014, the Downtown Disney® Resort Area Hotels’ “First Responders Rates” are:
- B Resort – now open – rates from $99 per room, per night
- Best Western Lake Buena Vista Resort Hotel – rates from $89 per room, per night
- Buena Vista Palace Hotel & Spa – rates from $75 per room, per night
- DoubleTree Suites by Hilton – rates from $109 per suite, per night
- Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista – rates from $89 per room, per night
- Holiday Inn Orlando – Lake Buena Vista – rates from $94 per room, per night
- Wyndham Lake Buena Vista Resort – rates from $79 per room, per night.
For more information on the “First Responders Rates,” or to make a reservation, visit www.DowntownDisneyHotels.com , specificallyhttp://downtowndisneyhotels.
Taking advantage of the special rates also will enable you to enjoy suchother benefits of staying at one of the seven Downtown Disney® Resort Area Hotels as:
- Disney tickets available to purchase at each hotel
- Advance tee times and discounts at all Walt Disney World®golf courses
- Disney Merchandise store located in each hotel
- The ability to book advance dining and dinner show reservations for all restaurants across the Walt Disney World®Resort.
Special events at the Walt Disney World® Resort include:
- Seven Dwarfs Mine Train – now open at Magic Kingdom® Park
- Sounds Like Summer Concert Series – June 8-July 26, 2014, at Epcot®
- Night of Joy – September 5-6, 2014, at Magic Kingdom® Park
- Epcot® International Food & Wine Festival Presented by Chase® — Sept. 19-November 10, 2014, at Epcot®.
In addition to these special events you also could take in the wonders of the recently expanded New Fantasyland, which is the largest expansion in the history of Magic Kingdom® Park. It offers more immersive enchantment and interactive experiences, and features two new themed areas: Enchanted Forest and Storybook Circus. Enchanted Forest attractions and experiences include Under The Sea – Journey of the Little Mermaid; Be Our Guest Restaurant; Enchanted Tales with Belle; Ariel’s Grotto; and Gaston’s Tavern. Storybook Circus attractions include: The Barnstormer; Dumbo The Flying Elephant;Casey Jr Splash ‘N’ Soak Station; Pete’s Silly Sideshow; andFantasyland Station.
Among the many coupons featured in the “2014 Downtown Disney Deals” booklet are discounts at Rainforest Café, T-Rex, Wolfgang Puck Express, Steve Baker Caricatures, Lego Imagination Center, Planet Hollywood Downtown Disney®, House of Blues® Restaurant, La NoubaTM by Cirque du Soleil®, Bongo’s Cuban Café®, and Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop.
“Summer is a great time to visit the Walt Disney World® Resort, as there are wonderful special events and so many fun things to do,” said Steve Garner, chairperson of the Downtown Disney Resort Area Hotels’ marketing committee. “The special rates are simply our way of thanking our nation’s outstanding first responders, who work so hard and do such a great job.”