Athlone Castle

Memory Maker With Memory Maker, your whole family can be in the picture at Disney PhotoPass locations—plus select attraction and dining locations—throughout Walt Disney World Resort. All of the photos you take are magically yours forever, like memories of you and your family posing together in front of Cinderella's Castle, screaming down Splash Mountain, hugging Mickey Mouse and so much more. PhotoPass Photographers will take your photo in iconic locations ( Select Attraction photos and videos as well as select Character dining photos). Your MagicBand or PhotoPass card links your photos to your Disney account. Enjoy unlimited digital downloads of all your Disney PhotoPass photos and videos. Disney FastPass+ Service You can skip the queue for select attractions, shows and Character Greetings. Before You Arrive  You can check the availability for must-do experiences and lock in 1, 2 or 3 FastPass+ selections for each day of your ticket at a single park. At the Theme Parks  You can use can use your ticket to enter the FastPass+ queue at any time during the 1-hour arrival window and get to the fun, faster. Choose More as You Go After you enjoy your third FastPass+ experience, you are free to make another selection at an in-park kiosk or on their mobile device. Use that one, then get one more (based on availability)and repeat. Plan Ahead for Greater Selection  All your need to do is link your park admission to your Disney account to start using FastPass+ service. With a ticket or pass, plan up to 30 days in advance.   Magic Kingdom Park   At this, the most magical place on earth, explore enchanted lands and find endless excitement    Take thrilling rides  Meet dazzling Princesses and favourite Disney Characters Marvel at spectacular parades Be awed by breath-taking firework extravaganzas Delight in delicious themed dining Celebrate seasonal holidays as only Disney knows how Experience classic Disney attractions such as "it's a small world", Pirates of the Caribbean and Peter Pan's Flight Brave adrenalin-pumping rides such as Space Mountain, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and Splash Mountain  Be thrilled by Live Shows and Entertainment such as Great Moments in American History with the Muppets and the spectacular and magical 3D musical "Mickey's PhilharMagic".   EPCOT   As you travel around the Globe, under the sea, into outer space and beyond, let your imagination take flight    Experience top-class live musical performances  Journey deep into our solar system Savour traditional foods from 11 different countries at World Showcase, selecting delicacies from Morocco, Japan, Mexico, France, and even traditional fish and chips served in a Disney "version" of newspaper at the Rose and Crown, a classic British pub  Meet Anna and Elsa at Frozen at the Norway Pavilion See a vision of tomorrow at Future World Join Finding Nemo for some under-sea fun  Be thrilled by EPCOT's closing fireworks Show - it's a must-see.   Disney's Animal Kingdom Park   Experience the majesty of nature and see many rare animals up close   At Avatar Flight of Passage you will encounter a place beyond belief   Journey deep into a rain forest for a fantastic family adventure Be thrilled by high-speed rides  Meet much-loved Disney Characters  You can even go on safaris, ride rapids, trek through a jungle and then speed through the Himalayas. Be sure to avoid the Yeti As the sun sets on your adventure-filled day, the Tree of Life awakens with colour and light, the Discovery Island Carnivale starts while the harmony of nature is celebrated at a music-filled water and light show. Don't forget to take in the Festival of the Lion King Show - a magnificent Broadway-like spectacular.   Disney's Hollywood Studios   Enter the world of Movies, Music, Television and Theatre   Watch movie magic come to life during live stage shows Go behind-the-scenes on fascinating backstage tours Be terrified in The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror Re-live Frozen with stories and sing-alongs  Take the Great Movie Ride   Prepare to be amazed by the Indiana Jones Stunt Spectacular  Meanwhile, at a galaxy far, far away the Star Wars adventure awaits where you can even take in some Jedi training if the Force is with you!  For the little ones, meetings with Olaf, Buzz Lightyear and Woody await. As the lights go down prepare for yet more Disney treats with the live Beauty and the Beast musical and other Disney Movie Magic   Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park   Sun, surf, sea, slides and shutes! Spills and thrills of the water park kind are to be found in abundance at this famous Park.    Home to one of the world's largest outdoor wave pools "Disney legend" has it that this is where a typhoon caused chaos at a previously unspoiled tropical paradise with the result that ships and surf boards are flung about the landscape   "Mount Mayday" erupts a 50 foot geyser of water every 30 minutes. Prepare to be immersed in a torrent of fun*   Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park   The story goes that this watery wonderland was at one time a ski resort, now melted to become a spectacular Water Park   Scare yourself silly as you zip down Mount Gushmore, one of the world's tallest water slides If this is too terrifying, elect instead to float down the tranquil river or simply get some rays on the white sandy beach For little ones (under 48 inches) a dedicated water play area is to be enjoyed, complete with its own snow-castle fountain and kid-sized water slides.*   *Before you go please review important planning information, including the Parks' dress policy."   Please note: Each year the Water Parks at Walt Disney World are subject to seasonal closure for refurbishment and maintenance. In 2018 Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park is due to be closed from early January to the middle of March and Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park is scheduled for closure between the middle of October and early January 2019.

Memory Maker With Memory Maker, your whole family can be in the picture at Disney PhotoPass locations—plus select attraction and dining locations—throughout Walt Disney World Resort. All of the photos you take are magically yours forever, like memories of you and your family posing together in front of Cinderella's Castle, screaming down Splash Mountain, hugging Mickey Mouse and so much more. PhotoPass Photographers will take your photo in iconic locations ( Select Attraction photos and videos as well as select Character dining photos). Your MagicBand or PhotoPass card links your photos to your Disney account. Enjoy unlimited digital downloads of all your Disney PhotoPass photos and videos. Disney FastPass+ Service You can skip the queue for select attractions, shows and Character Greetings. Before You Arrive  You can check the availability for must-do experiences and lock in 1, 2 or 3 FastPass+ selections for each day of your ticket at a single park. At the Theme Parks  You can use can use your ticket to enter the FastPass+ queue at any time during the 1-hour arrival window and get to the fun, faster. Choose More as You Go After you enjoy your third FastPass+ experience, you are free to make another selection at an in-park kiosk or on their mobile device. Use that one, then get one more (based on availability)and repeat. Plan Ahead for Greater Selection  All your need to do is link your park admission to your Disney account to start using FastPass+ service. With a ticket or pass, plan up to 30 days in advance.     Magic Kingdom Park   At this, the most magical place on earth, explore enchanted lands and find endless excitement    Take thrilling rides  Meet dazzling Princesses and favourite Disney Characters Marvel at spectacular parades Be awed by breath-taking firework extravaganzas Delight in delicious themed dining Celebrate seasonal holidays as only Disney knows how Experience classic Disney attractions such as "it's a small world", Pirates of the Caribbean and Peter Pan's Flight Brave adrenalin-pumping rides such as Space Mountain, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and Splash Mountain  Be thrilled by Live Shows and Entertainment such as Great Moments in American History with the Muppets and the spectacular and magical 3D musical "Mickey's PhilharMagic".   EPCOT   As you travel around the Globe, under the sea, into outer space and beyond, let your imagination take flight    Experience top-class live musical performances  Journey deep into our solar system Savour traditional foods from 11 different countries at World Showcase, selecting delicacies from Morocco, Japan, Mexico, France, and even traditional fish and chips served in a Disney "version" of newspaper at the Rose and Crown, a classic British pub  Meet Anna and Elsa at Frozen at the Norway Pavilion See a vision of tomorrow at Future World Join Finding Nemo for some under-sea fun  Be thrilled by EPCOT's closing fireworks Show - it's a must-see.   Disney's Animal Kingdom Park   Experience the majesty of nature and see many rare animals up close   At Avatar Flight of Passage you will encounter a place beyond belief   Journey deep into a rain forest for a fantastic family adventure Be thrilled by high-speed rides  Meet much-loved Disney Characters  You can even go on safaris, ride rapids, trek through a jungle and then speed through the Himalayas. Be sure to avoid the Yeti As the sun sets on your adventure-filled day, the Tree of Life awakens with colour and light, the Discovery Island Carnivale starts while the harmony of nature is celebrated at a music-filled water and light show. Don't forget to take in the Festival of the Lion King Show - a magnificent Broadway-like spectacular.   Disney's Hollywood Studios   Enter the world of Movies, Music, Television and Theatre   Watch movie magic come to life during live stage shows Go behind-the-scenes on fascinating backstage tours Be terrified in The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror Re-live Frozen with stories and sing-alongs  Take the Great Movie Ride   Prepare to be amazed by the Indiana Jones Stunt Spectacular  Meanwhile, at a galaxy far, far away the Star Wars adventure awaits where you can even take in some Jedi training if the Force is with you!  For the little ones, meetings with Olaf, Buzz Lightyear and Woody await. As the lights go down prepare for yet more Disney treats with the live Beauty and the Beast musical and other Disney Movie Magic   Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park   Sun, surf, sea, slides and shutes! Spills and thrills of the water park kind are to be found in abundance at this famous Park.    Home to one of the world's largest outdoor wave pools "Disney legend" has it that this is where a typhoon caused chaos at a previously unspoiled tropical paradise with the result that ships and surf boards are flung about the landscape   "Mount Mayday" erupts a 50 foot geyser of water every 30 minutes. Prepare to be immersed in a torrent of fun*   Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park   The story goes that this watery wonderland was at one time a ski resort, now melted to become a spectacular Water Park   Scare yourself silly as you zip down Mount Gushmore, one of the world's tallest water slides If this is too terrifying, elect instead to float down the tranquil river or simply get some rays on the white sandy beach For little ones (under 48 inches) a dedicated water play area is to be enjoyed, complete with its own snow-castle fountain and kid-sized water slides.*   *Before you go please review important planning information, including the Parks' dress policy."​   Please note: Each year the Water Parks at Walt Disney World are subject to seasonal closure for refurbishment and maintenance. In 2018 Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park is due to be closed from early January to the middle of March and Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park is scheduled for closure between the middle of October and early January 2019.

Viva la transforamción del Parque Durante los últimos dos años, 13 hectáreas del Southport Park han pasado por una renovación de un millón de dólares que incluye una lavado de cara de las instalaciones, nuevas y remodeladas estructuras y un repaso de los paisajes. Los exteriores de los edificios ahora están hechos de ciprés, cortados y tallados por los nativos americanos. Las plantas invasoras fueron retiradas para dar espacio a un amplio rango de especies nativas de la zona. Todos los cambios se realizaron con el máximo cuidado para devolver al parque su aspecto original. Pueblo Nativo Americano Las Cabañas Chickee contienen artefactos manufacturados auténticos realizados por Little Big Mountain y su mujer Laura, que verán inmersos en las tareas diarias del Pueblo Nativo Americano. La apreciación y el respeto por la cultura y herencia Nativo Americanas cobran vida para los visitantes gracias a la familia Big Mountain, que les mostrarán sus técnicas y historias tradicionales de una cultura que hace tiempo prosperó en la Florida Central. Hay diferentes presentaciones de las técnicas y forma de vida de las planas sureñas, incluyendo las demostraciones de las "primeras técnicas de cocina del hombre", que seguro les captivarán. Swamp Shack La Swamp Shack está llena de la "Old Florida Outdoor Wear": ¡desde ropa de camuflaje hasta monos de trabajo que permitirán a los visitantes tomarse fotos con la vestimenta digna de un aventurero de Florida! Pose y desfile con su ropa de aventurero en frente de la Cabaña de estilo Cracker mientras se sienta en un hidrodeslizador. ¡Diga patata y tómese una selfie! Gator Pond ¡Vea de cerca al réptil más famoso de Florida, el Caimán! La nueva charca de los caimanes y zona de observación le permitirán ver estos increíbles animales en un oasis natural. Los visitantes también podrán escuchar una presentación educativa con crías de caimán y respuestas para cualquier pregunta que puedan tener. Tours en Hidrodeslizador La flota de hidrodeslizadores de Boggy Creek está en continuo movimiento con estimulantes tours conducidos por simpáticos e informativos capitanes - día y noche. Descubra un territorio que permanece inalterado en la naturaleza de los Everglades de Florida Central. Los capitanes le llevarán en un viaje impresionante por la naturaleza, incluyendo los humedales y la vida salvaje. Vea caimanes, tortugas, pajaros y mucho más del entorno natural. Cada educativo y seguro tour en hidrodeslizador es una experiencia única que nunca se repite. Sentirá que está volando a través de los humedales mientras disfruta de la mejor experiencia en los Everglades. Los tours de una hora por la noche llevan a los visitantes en busca de los rojos ojos brillantes de los caimanes mientras van en busca de comida. Especialmente durante el verano, ¡la mejor época para ver muchos caimanes y tener una experiencia inigualable! Los tours ofrecidos son: media hora, 45 minutos o 1 hora durante el día; 1 hora al anochecer; o 1 hora durante la noche. Romp in the Swamp ¡La experiencia VIP para "aprender a conducir un hidrodeslizador"! ¡NUEVO! Gem Mining Station ¡Asegúrese de visitar la Gem Mining Station en Boggy Creek Airboats Adventures! Los visitantes pueden comprar bolsas y cubos que podrán llenar de tesoros originarios de Florida en la mina. ¡Mientras mine podrá descubrir varias gemas, dientes de caimán, dientes de tiburón, rocas y otros tesoros! Boggy Bottom BBQ Siéntese en el nuevo restaurante de Southport Park o cene fuera con las inolvidables vistas del lago. Sirviendo barbaco al más puro estilo de Florida y con todos los ingredientes esenciales de las recetas que llevan generaciones en las familias de Florida. También en el menú encontrará los platos más famosos de Florida como cola de caimán, siluro o el famoso guiso de col. Disfrute del restaurante todos los días de la semana de 10:00 a 22:00 h.

VISIT THE NEW ENGLAND AQUARIUM Tentacles Take Hold NEW! Get ready to be wrapped up in Tentacles! Look for the giant Pacific octopus in its newly expanded habitat brimming with species found in the chilly depths of the Pacific Northwest. Eye the cuttlefish levitating in its tropical tank while the chambered nautilus jets through its inky dark display. From petite red octopuses to graceful seajellies, dive into the dazzling diversity of these mysterious ocean animals as Tentacles take hold at the New England Aquarium! ​ GIANT OCEAN TANK Enjoy 360-degree views of spectacular, four-story Caribbean coral reef teeming with more animals than ever before. In 2013, the iconic Giant Ocean Tank underwent a top-to-bottom, 21st century transformation, including windows that provide crystal-clear viewing opportunities: a vibrant, revitalized coral reef with more than 1, 000 fishes: and the Yawkey Coral Reef Center at the top fo the exhibit. The colorful Caribbean coral reef is home to sea turtles, eels and hundreds of tropical fishes of all sizes. SEALS AND SEA LIONS AT PLAY AT THE NEW BALANCE FOUNDATION MARINE MAMMAL CENTER The seals and sea lions are always at play. Watch ​ California sea lions​ dart through the water and limber Northern fur seals​​ frolic in this beautiful open­air exhibit space, and find out about the challenges marine mammals face in the wild! ​ THE LARGEST SHARK AND RAY TOUCH TANK ON THE EAST COAST The Trust Family Foundation Shark and Ray Touch Tank features sharks and rays in a mangroved - themed tank surrounded by shallow edges and viewing windows, allowing visitors to experience a close encounter with these animals. Visitors to this exhibit can reach out and gently touch the backs of cownose rays. Atlantic rays and sharks as they swim gracefully through the crystal-clear water. The exhibit presents these incredible species in a way that highlights their importance in a healthy ocean ecosystem. It also emphasizes the valued of conserving essential coastal habitats, such as mangroves and lagoons. ATLANTIC HARBOR SEALS Visitors can enjoy the Atlantic harbor seals in their exhibit on the Aquarium plaza before buying admission tickets. Watch the seals swim, play and rest. Learn more about them and see some expert behaviors as they work with trainers during free training sessions throughout the day. BLUE PLANET ACTION CENTER This exhibit is part of the Aquarium’s recent top­-to-bottom, 21st century transformation. The exhibit area presents the serious challenges facing the oceans and showcases the Aquarium's global leadership in searching for solutions with a combination of interactive displays, interpretive presentations and small live animal exhibits. Languages: Aquarium guide maps in Spanish, Mandarin, Japanese, German, French, Italian, and Brazilian Portuguese are available at the Aquarium's Information Desk upon request. Currently playing daily at the Simons IMAX Theatre: Amazon Adventure 3D Escape to the lush forests of the Amazon, where clumsy sloths swim through flooded forests and colorful butterflies play tricks on predators. Based on a true story, Amazon Adventure takes you back in time to follow a curious scientist as he thrashes through jungles and floats along the sprawling Amazon River. Witness the birth of a species in IMAX 3D as you marvel at the incredible species that call this biodiversity hotspot home. Great White Shark 3D - Running time: 40 min.Get ready for a shark's eye view as you plunge straight into the underwater world of nature's most renowned predator in Great White Shark 3D . See the science at work behind that fearsome toothy grin and discover the importance of this spectacular species. It's an exhilarating shark's eye view of the blue planet fit for the whole family on the largest screen in New England. Galapagos 3D: Nature's Wonderland - Running time: 40 min.Take the trip of a lifetime with Galapagos 3D: Nature’s Wonderland on New England’s largest movie screen. See grinning iguanas claw their way along the seafloor to snack on seaweed. Swim with tropical penguins rocketing through the water to cool off. Wallow in muddy pools with grunting giant tortoises. Explore the islands that gave us a greater understanding of life on our blue planet.

Dolphin Lagoon™/ Dolphin Swim Experience Make a friend that will live in your heart forever when you experience the highlight of your day, a one-on-one dolphin encounter. Learn about dolphin behaviour and communication. Wade into the dolphin lagoon. Come nose to bottlenose with one of these fascinating and intelligent animals, take hold of its dorsal fin and hold on for the ride of a lifetime. The highlight of a visit to Discovery Cove is the opportunity to swim with a bottlenose dolphin during a 30-minute interactive adventure. Accompanied by a trainer guests interact with their dolphin in deeper water for an exciting dorsal fin tow ride back to shore. Children must be at least 6 years old to swim with dolphins. Children ages 6-12 must be accompanied by a paying adult who also is participating in the dolphin swim experience. Attractions at Discovery Cove Some of the park’s most popular attractions include: The Grand Reef The Grand Reef is one of the Cove’s newest and most breath-taking attractions, featuring palm-lined sandy beaches, mysterious underwater grottos, and an impressive shark-infested lagoon. Visitors can delve into the depths of the reef’s enormous saltwater pool and snorkel with a wonderful kaleidoscope of sparkling tropical fish, eels and rays. You can also upgrade your package and participate in SeaVenture, an exciting underwater tour of the Grand Reef’s hidden coves. Explorer’s Aviary is the park’s remarkable free-flight aviary. The aviary is home to more than 250 different tropical birds and is one of the park’s biggest attractions. Guests can walk among hundreds of beautifully coloured exotic birds, feeding them out of their hands and watching them soar freely above their heads. The Wind-Away River The Wind-Away River is an enormous freshwater river that circles the park and winds its way through many of the main attractions, including Explorer’s Aviary. Guests are free to ride the river’s gentle waves and float dreamily past some of the park’s most beautiful landscapes, including cascading waterfalls, idyllic white sand beaches, and luscious tropical rainforests. At the end of the river is the park’s enormous freshwater pool, where visitors can relax and enjoy the glorious surroundings of Discovery Cove Orlando. Dolphin Encounter (Optional upgrade) One of the park’s most popular and famous attractions is the Dolphin Swim Experience, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that allows visitors the chance to touch, play and swim with the Cove’s resident bottlenose dolphins. The experience lasts 30 minutes and is open to all visitors aged six years and over. SeaVenture (Optional upgrade) SeaVenture, The Grand Reef’s innovative experience is an underwater walking tour where, while wearing a dive helmet, you’ll feel right at home under the sea. Private cabanas (Optional upgrade) For an additional fee, visitors to the park can hire a cabana, a private area in which they and up to five others can relax and enjoy the park's surroundings in peace. The cabanas are hidden away among the park's beautiful landscape and comprise chaise lounges, towels, and a table and chairs. Explorer’s Aviary Just beyond a spectacular waterfall, you’ll find a series of towering aviaries. You encounter hundreds of tropical birds nose-to-beak while they feed right out of your hand. There are several areas to explore and food is provided so you can get up close and personal with the residents here. Serenity Bay Relax in the refreshingly warm waters of this oversized freshwater pool. Laguna Grill® Take full advantage of the all-inclusive package and dine at Laguna Grill for breakfast and lunch. Several snack bars are conveniently located around Discovery Cove each serving snacks, chips, pretzels, candy, soft drinks, frozen drinks and alcoholic beverages. Insider’s Tip: After check-in, stop by the Laguna Grill for the included breakfast, then look for the equipment stations where you can get fitted for a wetsuit or vest and pick-up your swim masks and snorkels. Complimentary lockers are available and towels are provided in the changing rooms. Showers are available with soap and shampoo provided. If you purchased a dolphin encounter or other animal interaction be sure to arrive at least 10 minutes before you assigned time at the location specified.

Guided Tours Our friendly Marine Educators invite you on a guided tour of The Lost Chambers Aquarium at scheduled hourly throughout the day. These interactive tours give further insight into the legend of Atlantis, traditions of the Seven sages and amazing facts about the marine life that inhabits The Lost Chambers Aquarium. Guests under 16 years old must be accompanied by an adult at all times, including during participation in the Behind The Scenes Tour, Ray Feeding, Shark Safari and the Ultimate Snorkel.