Teachers and school support staff take note: the seven Downtown Disney® Resort Area Hotels in the Walt Disney World® Resort in Florida are offering special “Teacher Appreciation Rates” in recognition for all that you do. Available for stays May 1-July 31, 2015, the special rates provide the opportunity to take in the many exceptional special events that are happening at the Walt Disney World® Resort this spring and summer. This includes the Epcot® International Flower & Garden Festival; Star WarsTM Weekends at Disney’s Hollywood Studios®; and the Sounds Like Summer concerts at Epcot®. It also provides a great opportunity to take in the many new offerings in the Walt Disney World® Resort including the recently expanded Fantasyland® at Magic Kingdom® Park.
In addition to the hotels having an ideal location with an easy walk to more than 75 themed and immersive shopping, dining and entertainment venues at the Downtown Disney® area, these seven Official Walt Disney World® Hotels also provide complimentary shuttle transportation every 30 minutes to all four Walt Disney World® Theme Parks, two Water Parks, and to the Downtown Disney® area. As a bonus, guests at these hotels also receive the “Downtown Disney Deals” booklet that features exclusive discounts and specials from over 30 merchants on Downtown Disney® area dining, entertainment and shopping.
Among the many coupons featured in the “Downtown Disney Deals” booklet are discounts at Rainforest Café®, T-Rex CaféTM, Wolfgang Puck®Express, Steve Baker Caricatures, The LEGO® Store, Planet Hollywood®, House of Blues® Restaurant, Splitsville Luxury LanesTM, Bongo’s Cuban CaféTM, and Ghirardelli® Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop.
The Downtown Disney® Resort Area Hotels’ “Teacher Appreciation Rates” are:
- B Resort & Spa – rates from $119 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 $79 per room, per night
- DoubleTree Suites by Hilton – rates from $129 per suite, per night
- Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista – rates from $89 per room, per night
- Holiday Inn Orlando – Lake Buena Vista – rates from $89 per room, per night
- Wyndham Lake Buena Vista Resort – rates from $87 per room, per night.
Taking advantage of the special rates also will enable you to enjoy such other 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.
For more information on the “Teacher Appreciation Rates,” or to make a reservation, visit DowntownDisneyHotels.com , specificallywww.downtowndisneyhotels.com/teachers-special-hotels-offer (or http://bit.ly/18izCZZ ). The “Teacher Appreciation Rates” apply to Kindergarten – College teachers and support staff in the U.S. and Canada. Rates are based on availability, some blackout dates may apply, and availability may be limited. The rates do not include the Resort Services Fee or daily parking fee (if applicable), taxes or gratuities. The offer is not valid with any other special offers, promotions, existing reservations, or for groups. All teachers and school support staff must show proof of employment upon check-in.
Special events at the Walt Disney World® Resort include:
- Epcot® International Flower & Garden Festival – March 4-May 17, 2015, at Epcot®
- Garden Rocks Concert Series – select nights March 6-May 17, 2015, at Epcot®
- Star WarsTM Weekends – each Friday–Sunday from May 15-June 14, 2015, at Disney’s Hollywood Studios®
- Sounds Like Summer concerts – summer 2015 at Epcot®.
In addition you also could take in such new offerings in the Walt Disney World® Resort as Fantasyland® at 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; Gaston’s Tavern; and the crowning jewel of Fantasyland® Seven Dwarfs Mine Train. Storybook Circus attractions include: The Barnstormer featuring the Great Goofini; Dumbo The Flying Elephant®; Casey Jr Splash ‘N’ Soak Station; Pete’s Silly Sideshow; andFantasyland Station.
Other new offerings in the Walt Disney World® Resort include: the Move It! Shake It! Dance & Play It! Street Party at Magic Kingdom® Park, with new music, new characters, and more audience interaction; a new Canadian Lumberjack Show at the Canada pavilion at Epcot®; For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration at Disney’s Hollywood Studios®; the opening of Exposition Park at Downtown Disney® West Side, the permanent home of four Disney-owned food trucks; and the opening in November 2014 of a new five-level parking garage with 4,000 spaces at the Downtown Disney® area.
What’s more, in 2015 the Downtown Disney® area will evolve in to Disney Springs® – adding new shopping, dining and entertainment venues for your enjoyment. This one-of-a-kind destination will overflow with sights, sounds and flavors that come together in a beautiful outdoor environment with a charming waterfront setting. An experience only made possible by the imagination of Disney, this vibrant destination will offer a mix of unique retail, distinct Disney shopping and incomparable dining offerings. Set amid beautiful open-air promenades and meandering springs, Disney Springs will double the number of shopping, dining and entertainment venues, and will be complete in 2016.
Additionally, guests purchasing tickets to the Walt Disney World® Theme Parks in advance are now able to reserve access to some of your favorite Walt Disney World® experiences before you even leave home, with the Disney FastPass+ service – at no extra charge. With valid park admission and online registration, you will be able to choose from more than double the previous number of experiences and skip the standby queue at the attractions that you selected in advance, and – for the first time ever – Fastpass+ service includes select Character Greetings, shows, parades and fireworks. You also have the ability to make changes anytime so that you can lock-in some of your must-do attractions and entertainment experiences, and relax and enjoy the moment with your family.
“We are offering the ‘Teacher Appreciation Rates’ to recognize all that teachers do throughout the year,” said Doug Smith, chairperson of the Downtown Disney® Resort Area Hotels’ marketing committee. “With the wonderful special events at the Walt Disney World® Resort this spring and summer, and the many new offerings, it is a great time to visit.”
Downtown Disney® Resort Area Hotels (DowntownDisneyHotels.com) is a consortium of seven Official Walt Disney World® Hotels that includes: the stylish B Resort & Spa, opened in June 2014 with 394 newly renovated guest rooms and suites, the full-service B Indulged® by AVEDA Spa, and American Q signature restaurant; the 18-story, 325-room Best Western Lake Buena Vista Resort Hotel, overlooking Lake Buena Vista and the Walt Disney World® Resort, and offering two restaurants, lounge, and wireless internet; Buena Vista Palace Hotel & Spa, offering 1,014 guest rooms and suites, three pools, tennis, basketball and sand volleyball courts, five restaurants/lounges and a full-service spa; the luxurious and spacious 229-suiteDoubletree Suites by Hilton, the only all-suite resort hotel in the Downtown Disney® Resort Area; Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista, walking distance to Downtown Disney® and the only Downtown Disney® Area Resort offering Extended Theme Park Hours; the Holiday Inn Orlando – Lake Buena Vista, the only Holiday Inn located in the Walt Disney World® Resort Area and featuring elegant rooms with modern Florida décor; andWyndham Lake Buena Vista Resort, featuring 626 guest rooms (which each feature a refrigerator), the Oasis Aquatic Playground with two pools and interactive water features, and six dining options.
With nearly 30 food and beverage outlets and restaurants, over 3,600 rooms and an array of amenities, the Downtown Disney® Resort Area Hotels offer a rate, space and menu to please every guest. Located in the heart of the Downtown Disney® area, these properties are within walking distance of exceptional shopping, dining and entertainment venues. Visit DowntownDisneyHotels.com .