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Deep inside the Pangani Forest, there is an ultimate animal adventure waiting for the guests of Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Park. A special backstage tour,  Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Wild Africa Trek, gives participants an up close look at the wildlife inside the popular safari attraction.

While on their 3-hour expedition, guests will encounter wobbly swing bridges, observe hippos and Nile crocodiles from just a few feet away, and take a VIP safari across the savanna. All of this exploring is followed by a sampling of  African-inspired foods in a special reception area overlooking the savanna.

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Don’t miss out! Contact your Magic Maker® for more details on making a reservation. Pricing for this unique adventure will vary seasonally.

Please note that Guests must be ambulatory and have sufficient stamina and endurance to experience this walking and climbing adventure. Alternative offerings are available for those Guests who wish to participate in a less physical journey or a wheelchair accessible trek. Participants should weigh at least 45 lbs, but not exceed a weight limit of 290 lbs. The tour may be booked from 180 days in advance and is subject to availability. Cancellations must be made outside of 2 days prior to reservation for a full refund. Theme Park admission is not included but is required to participate in the tour.  Minimum age requirement of 8 years old. Guests ages 8-18 must be accompanied by an adult. Dates, times and availability are subject to change. Please confirm park hours on event date. Valid photo ID required for each adult. Lost or stolen vouchers will not be replaced. The tour will occur rain or shine with the exception of severe weather. 

Yesterday was a very busy and historic day for the Magic Kingdom® Park  at the Walt Disney World® Resort in Florida. President Obama made a visit to the park to unveil a strategy that will significantly help boost tourism and travel. This visit made him only the 4th president to visit a Disney Theme Park while in office. Previous presidents include President Jimmy Carter in 1978, President Ronald Reagan in 1983 and 1985, and President George H.W. Bush in 1991.

Before starting his announcement, President Obama joked that “It’s rare that I get to do something that Sasha and Malia envy me for. Maybe they’ll actually ask me at dinner how my day went.” He also expressed that he was excited to see Mickey as it’s always nice to meet a world leader who has bigger ears than himself.

While the event was invite only, it was still a magical day for all guests at the  Walt Disney World® Resort. Extra Magic Hours were added at Epcot®, Disney’s Hollywood Studios™, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Parks. Also, a special “Rock the Night” fireworks spectacular was added to the schedule at Disney’s Hollywood Studios™.

The 19^th Epcot® International Flower & Garden Festival will bloom this year Mar. 7-May 20 at Walt Disney World® Resort in Florida. This years centerpiece will be an 8ft tall Sorcerer Mickey topiary from the Disney film “Fantasia” accompanied by hippos, elephants, alligators, dancing broomsticks and buckets.

The Epcot® International Flower & Garden Festival provides guests an opportunity to see amazing floral displays, listen to featured guest speakers, and have hands-on fun in exhibits.

The front-entrance floral spectacle will welcome guests to a festival packed with new displays, featured speakers and hands-on fun for all ages.

Visiting the Festival? Make sure not to miss:

• Bambi’s Butterfly House
• Flower Power Concert Series
• Pixie Hollow Fairy Garden – 
• The HGTV Designers Stage (Fri.-Sun.)
• Disney Gardening at Home presentations
• The Festival Center
• Special Festival Weekend Celebrations:
• Art in the Garden celebration – Mar. 23-25
• Florida Federation of Garden Clubs gathering – Apr. 27-29
• Fresh from Florida Farmer’s Market salute – May 4-6

 It’s not too late to plan your trip this spring. Ask your Magic Maker® how your can experience the Epcot® International Flower & Garden Festival while taking advantage of some great spring savings!

This offer is no longer valid. Please click here to view all current Adventures by Disney® specials.

Save $250* per person on select departures of the Adventures by Disney® Eastern Costa Rica itinerary. This exploration of Costa Rica’s exciting and colorful land includes 7 days of activities such as  zip lining above the rainforest canopy, a boat ride in search of exotic animals, and a rafting or paddle trip.

Booking Window:

Jan. 10 – Mar. 15, 2012

Travel Window:

Jun. 30 – Dec. 29, 2012

Additional Details:

• Valid for U.S. residents only.
• This offer cannot be combined with any other offer or promotion.

*Offer applies to the purchase of select departures of the Adventures by Disney Eastern Costa Rica itinerary at the non-discounted Regular Rate made between 1/10/12 and 3/15/12. Offer applies to the following departure dates ONLY: 6/30/12, 7/7/12, 7/21/12, 8/11/12, 12/22/12 and 12/29/12. Regular Rates vary depending on departure date and time of booking and are subject to change. Lead guest of the booking party must travel on the land package booked. Valid on new bookings only. Not applicable toward deposit amount. Land packages are subject to availability. Offer not transferable or redeemable for cash in whole or in part. Cannot be sold or transferred for commercial use. Void where prohibited. Subject to conditions, restrictions and change without notice. Cannot be combined with any offers or promotions. Offer valid for U.S. residents only.

This offer is no longer valid. Please click here to view all current Disneyland® Resort specials.

Make the Disneyland® Resort in sunny Anaheim your Spring Break destination. You can save up to 25%* on most stays Sun-Thu night at one of the Hotels of the Disneyland® Resort for arrivals Mar. 1-29, 2012. Also, for arrivals most nights Mar. 30 – Apr. 14, 2012, Save 25%* on a stay at Disney’s Paradise Pier® Hotel.

Offer Details:

Disney’s Paradise Pier® Hotel

• Mar. 1-10, 2012, save 20% off a room-only reservation most Fri-Sat nights, or save 25% off a room-only reservation most Sun-Thu nights.
• Mar. 11-29, 2012, save 25%* off a room-only reservation most Sun-Thu nights.
• Mar. 30 – Apr. 14, 2012, save 25%* off a room-only reservation most nights.

Disneyland® Hotel or Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel® & Spa

• Mar. 1-10, 2012, save 15% off a room-only reservation most Fri-Sat nights, or save 20% off a room-only reservation most Sun-Thu nights.
• March 11-29, 2012, save 20%* off a room-only reservation most Sun-Thu nights.

Booking & Travel Windows:

Book this offer now – Mar. 11, 2012 for arrivals Mar. 1 – Apr. 14, 2012. Travel on this offer must be completed by Apr. 15, 2012.

Be sure to ask your Magic Maker® about adding Disney Character Dining and Disneyland® Resort Theme Park tickets to your reservation.

*Savings based on the non-discounted price for the same room at the applicable hotel on the indicated dates. Offer valid for arrivals most nights from Mar. 1, 2012 through Apr. 14, 2012. Offer is valid when booked between Jan. 17, 2012 and Mar. 11, 2012. Travel must be completed by Apr. 15, 2012. Applies only to standard and concierge level rooms and not valid with previously booked rooms. Excludes applicable taxes and fees. Advance reservations required. Subject to availability as the number of rooms allocated for this offer is limited. Limit two (2) rooms per reservation and five (5) people maximum per room. Not valid in combination with any other hotel discounts or offers. Subject to restrictions and change without notice.