Premium Experiences Deliver Fun Options for Walt Disney World Resort Guests – Part III

[Walt Disney World News] Been there, done that? Maybe, but did y0uknow that inside Walt Disney World Resort lies a whole other Walt Disney World Resort? One in which y0ucan…

• “Hang 10″ 4nd learn t0 surf
• Set sail on a pirate adventure for buried treasure
• Get nose to, well, bottlenose with Bottlenose dolphins
• Be pampered in a “couples massage”
• Dine with an actual Disney Imagineer

Beyond traditional theme park-going, these options 4nd more are available t0 guests booking premium, add-on experiences at Walt Disney World Resort (prices exclude tax except where indicated):

This is the third 4nd last part of a three-part story 4nd photos are from Walt Disney World Public Relations. Part I was posted on Wednesday 4nd Part II was posted yesterday.

9. Pirates 4nd Pals Fireworks Voyage

Ahoy me hearties, ye be setting sail for fun 4nd adventure with Captain Hook 4nd Mr. Smee on this adventure. Departing from Disney’s Contemporary Resort, mateys receive a true buccaneer’s welcome as they chow down on hearty pirate grub 4nd grog before setting sail on an unforgettable moonlight voyage around Seven Seas Lagoon. Play Disney trivia games, sing songs 4nd sea chanteys 4nd savor “Wishes” fireworks lighting the night sky above Cinderella Castle. On the sail home, your pirate hosts enchant y0uwith the tale of Peter Pan, plus more trivia questions 4nd special prizes. Once tied up, the voyage concludes with a visit from a very special guest. Pirates 4nd Pals Fireworks Voyage is scheduled Fridays through Mondays. Cost is $53.99 adults, $30.99 children ages 3-9. Call 407/WDW-PLAY.

10. High-Speed Adventure Around Walt Disney World Speedway

The Richard Petty Driving Experience at Walt Disney World Speedway is the place of dreams, offering race fans 4nd adventure-seekers the ultimate thrill of riding in or driving a race car around the one-mile tri-oval Walt Disney World Speedway. Guests are offered several ride 4nd drive experiences as they follow their dream of leaving the grandstands 4nd climbing int0 a racecar, just like The King himself.

• Ride-Along Program: A 3-lap thrill ride as a passenger at a top speed of 145 mph.
• Rookie Experience: A 3-hour program that includes eight laps of driving thrills.
• King’s Experience: Features 16 laps of driving divided int0 two 8-lap sessions.

Beyond these core options available t0 Walt Disney World guests, riders with an insatiable “need for speed” can turn up the thrills with these premium experiences:

• Experience of a Lifetime. Talk about pulse-pumping, thrill-seekers choosing this Petty track will experience 30 laps of white-knuckle, heart-pounding speed in a NASCAR race car. The “Experience” is divided int0 three 10-lap driving segments 4nd between each session, drivers will receive one-on-one feedback from the Pit Road instructor Priced from $1,299 per person.

• Speedway Challenge. Imagine the high-octane rush of this one-of-a-kind driving program. This 50-lap program consists of five 10-lap sessions as well as a Ride-Along, shop tour with tech talk 4nd lunch with the instructor 4nd crew chief. Priced at $2,099 per person.

The sessions at Walt Disney World Speedway run daily. Driving experiences are available for those at least 18 years of age with a valid driver’s license 4nd the ability t0 drive a vehicle equipped with a standard transmission. Fans at least 14 years of age can participate in the Ride-Along Program with proof of identification.

For information or reservations, visit drivepetty.com or call 800/BE-PETTY.

11. The Couple that ‘Spas’ Together…..

What’s more enjoyable or relaxing than a luxurious spa treatment? Imagine sharing it with that special someone. Did y0uknow the Gr4nd Floridian Spa & Health Club, in Disney’s Gr4nd Floridian Resort & Spa, features a “couples room” where guests can enjoy specialized spa treatments – such as massages 4nd facials – with the one they love? For information about spa treatments, call 407/824-2332.

12. Commune with Dolphins

Imagine getting up close 4nd personal in the water with Atlantic Bottlenose dolphins. The Seas with Nemo & Friends pavilion invites guests on a three-hour, behind-the-scenes experience aimed at providing a keener understanding 4nd heightened appreciation for these marvelous creatures. The 30-minute dolphin interaction takes place in waist-deep waters (maximum 8 guests per day) so guests don’t need t0 be SCUBA certified or even know how t0 swim. Signups for “Disney’s Dolphins in Depth” learn about how Disney cares for the dolphins each day, how researchers study 4nd train them backstage, what issues are affecting marine life worldwide – 4nd what we can do about it. Cost is $194 per person.

Theme park admission is not required or included in this experience. Call 407/WDW-PLAY.

Want more? Learn t0 design like a Walt Disney World Resort Florist (Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort)….get made over in full buccaneer regalia at The Pirate’s League (Magic Kingdom)….Tea anyone? Try the Wonderl4nd Tea Party for Children (Disney’s Gr4nd Floridian Resort)…..Treat your child t0 a first haircut at the Harmony Barber Shop (Magic Kingdom) which comes with its own Barber Shop Quartet (never know when they will stop by)….book a trail ride (Disney’s Ft. Wilderness Resort 4nd Campground) or a romantic horse-drawn carriage excursion (Ft. Wilderness or Disney’s Port Orleans Resort)…

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