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Depart Edinburgh at 09.30 and travel north to South Queensferry. The town is named after the 11th century Queen Margaret who dedicated her life to changing the social welfare of the people, particularly the church, earning her the title 'Saint Margaret of Scotland'. North of Edinburgh there were two very important churches - St Andrews and Dunfermline, but getting from Edinburgh across the wide Firth of Forth was difficult, so Queen Margaret provided a free ferry for pilgrims, hence 'Queen's Ferry'. The ferry remained in existence until the opening of the Forth Road Bridge in 1964 by the present Queen. From Queensferry we drive up and onto the Forth Road Bridge, giving us a great view across to one of Scotland's greatest man-made landmarks - the Forth Rail Bridge. At over a mile and a half (2300m) long, the bridge was completed in 1890, and until recently was the longest Cantilever bridge in the world. It is a true testament of Scottish engineering. Once over the bridge we enter the Kingdom of Fife. Bounded to the south by the wide Firth of Forth, to the north by the Firth of Tay and to the east by the North Sea the area was once a sub-kingdom of the old Pictish realm, a natural peninsula almost cut off from the rest of Scotland, and so remained semi-independent for longer than other parts. Central Fife used to be very poor, until the discovery of coal, while the towns and villages along its coastline were rich from all the trade across the North sea, causing King James VI to describe the area as a 'Beggar's mantle fringed with gold'. The golden fringe he referred to was the East Neuk (or nook, meaning corner), Fife's easternmost stretch of coastline and home to a string of picturesque villages each with its own distinctive character and charm. One of these, Lower Largo, is best known as the birthplace of Alexander Selkirk the real-life Robinson Crusoe and inspiration for Daniel Defoe's novel whilst neighbouring Earlsferry is said to be where MacDuff hid from Shakespeare's Macbeth. We stop in the traditional fishing village of Anstruther (known as 'Enster' locally) where you can check out its old cobbled streets and network of little alleyways and wynds or take a walk along the seafront to the harbour. From Anstruther we continue north to the medieval town of St Andrews. St Andrew is the patron Saint of Scotland, and according to legend his remains were washed up on the Fife coast. The shrine became a place of worship for Christian pilgrims from far and wide and the town developed into the religious capital of Scotland complete with a huge Norman Cathedral, the largest in all of Scotland. Founded in 1160 the Cathedral was devastated first by fire and later by zealous religious reformers but the ruins provide a fascinating insight into what it once must have been like. Today St Andrews attracts another type of pilgrim, being famous world-wide as the home of golf and the Mecca for all golfers - the 'Old Course'. The course, founded in 1754, is in beautiful condition and its emerald green grass contrasts with the golden sands of the beach nearby. St Andrews is also home to the oldest University in Scotland, at nearly 600 years old, and the third oldest in Britain behind Oxford and Cambridge. Also dating from this period is the town's once mighty castle which, perched on a rocky headland overhanging the sea, is a ruin with a violent and murderous past. Every street, every building is surrounded with history and we give you almost 3 hours to explore this amazing town. From St Andrews we take a pleasant drive through the rolling countryside of central Fife, with its small villages and patchwork of farms, to Falkland. Falkland Palace dominates this old village, and was one of the main residences of the old Royal family of Scotland, the Stewarts (Stuarts). Aside from the palace the village is simply one of the most beautiful in Scotland with an array of old cottages and narrow winding streets. You can take time to wander around the picturesque village or enjoy a drink in one of the village’s traditional pubs or tearooms. Leaving Falkland we cross the Lomond hills past Loch Leven, where Mary Queen of Scots was imprisoned by her Protestant nobility. And then it is straight back to Edinburgh.
At the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex you will learn everything about space travel. During the narrated NASA bus tour, you will find yourself standing inside the launch control room and looking at an actual Saturn V rocket-the largest rocket ever to fly! You can also take pictures of the shuttle launch pads. With a little luck, you might even see a space shuttle there! Also at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, enjoy the Shuttle Launch Experience. This simulator ride debuted in May 2007. It replicates the sights, sounds and feelings of a shuttle launch, an incredible journey of launching into space and orbiting Earth aboard a Space Shuttle. Guest Crew members strap in and go vertical for launch in a one- of-a-kind motion-based simulator, the only realistic simulation of a launch ever created. The 5 minute experience sequence culminates with a breath-taking view of the Earth. Gray Line guests are to receive an exclusive Astronaut meet and greet at Kennedy Space Center! Gray Line of Orlando has worked closely with DNC Parks and Resorts in order to bring a very special value added incentive to all clients arriving on the tour buses to Kennedy Space Center. Upon arrival at the Kennedy Space Center, Gray Line tour escorts will accompany you into the visitor center complex, and then take you into the Astronaut Encounter theatre. Once there you will receive a short video presentation followed by a welcome meet and greet by an ASTRONAUT! The Astronaut will welcome the all Gray Line guests to the Kennedy Space Center and give them some hints and tips of ways to ensure they enjoy their day. After the bus tour, sit back and enjoy an IMAX movie be sure to check out the new 3D IMAX Magnificent Desolation. Why not choose to stroll through a real-size space shuttle, look at a moon rock or try space ice cream? This is a day of fun for the whole family! The tour also includes a 30 minute airboat ride to discover the beauty of the swamps. Look for exotic plants, flowers and wildlife such as the main inhabitant of the swamp.... the alligator!
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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.
Jungle Queen Riverboat cruises. Where the sightseeing is indescribable. Where you can enjoy things visitors have been enjoying since 1935. Special Notes: To ensure you get on the cruise in time, we suggest allowing additional time for traffic, parking, purchasing tickets or exchanging your ticket vouchers for boarding passes and boarding. Please take time to review our cancellation policy. *Length of tour may on occasion vary due to weather conditions, and / or traffic on waterways Cruises Sail Rain or Shine!
Be prepared to be amazed during the Masters of Illusion America's largest touring magic show featuring magicians from the popular show on The CW Network. Get discount tickets today.
