In recognition of teachers and school support staff, the seven Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels in the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida are offering special “Teacher Appreciation Rates.” Available to preschool, daycare, kindergarten – college teachers and support staff in the U.S. and Canada, for stays May 27-Sept. 3, 2019, the special room rates provide the opportunity to take in the many exceptional new offerings at the Walt Disney World Resort this summer.
This includes the fun 11-acre Toy Story Land and the new Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy at Disney’s Hollywood Studios; Mickey & Minnie’s Surprise Celebration at Magic Kingdom Park; and the Hakuna Matata Time Dance Party and the Tree of Life Awakenings dazzling nighttime visual display at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
Situated on Walt Disney World Resort property, the seven Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels are ideally located an easy walk to Disney Springs, which now features more than 150 retail, dining and entertainment establishments. This includes an impressive collection of restaurants by renowned chefs, such as the recently opened Jaleo by José Andrés, serving delicious authentic Spanish tapas, paella and sangria in a vibrant atmosphere.
Guests staying at these seven Official Walt Disney World Hotels also enjoy two great benefits at the Walt Disney World Theme Parks through December 31, 2019: Extra Magic Hours benefit and 60-Day FastPass+ benefit, with valid theme park admission. The Extra Magic Hours benefit enables guests to experience extra time in at least one of the Walt Disney World Theme Parks each day, either before it opens or after it closes. The FastPass+ benefit provides the opportunity to reserve access to select attractions, shows and more, up to 60 days before you arrive. Ask your travel provider to ensure they can give you the necessary ticket confirmation or hotel reservation number needed to utilize this benefit. Upon booking your stay, please allow 24-72 hours for your information to be added to the Disney reservation system.
Plus, the seven hotels provide shuttle transportation approximately every 30 minutes to all four Walt Disney World Theme Parks, two Water Parks, and at night to the Disney Springs area.
In addition, guests receive the “Disney Springs Passport” booklet that features discounts and specials from Disney Springs merchants on entertainment, shopping and dining. Among the couponsfeatured in the booklet are discounts and special offers at Frontera Cocina, Maria & Enzo’s Ristorante, T-REX Café, Rainforest Café at Disney Springs Marketplace, Wolfgang Puck Express, The Polite Pig, House of Blues Restaurant, Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company, and Ghirardelli Soda Fountain & Chocolate Shop.
The Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels’ “Teacher Appreciation” room rates for stays from May 27–Sept. 3, 2019 are:
· B Resort & Spa – rates from $89 per room, per night
· Best Western Lake Buena Vista – rates from $103.99 per room, per night
· DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Orlando – rates from $129 per suite, per night
· Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace – rates from $122 per room, per night
· Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista – rates from $116 per room, per night
· Holiday Inn Orlando – rates from $95 per room, per night
· Wyndham Garden Lake Buena Vista – rates from $75 per room, per night.
For information on the special hotel rates, or to make a reservation, visit DisneySpringsHotels.com , specifically https://disneyspringshotels.
Visiting provides the opportunity to take in such special events as:
· 2019 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival – through June 3, 2019 at Epcot
· 2019 Garden Rocks Concert Series – nightly through June 3, 2019 at Epcot
· Epcot International Food & Wine Festival – August 29 – November 23, 2019 at Epcot.
Note that Theme Park admission is required, and some events require a separately priced ticket.
Other benefits of staying at one of the Disney Springs Hotels include: the ability to purchase Disney Theme Park Tickets at the hotels’ website and at their Guest Service Desk; a Disney Merchandise store located in each hotel; and advance tee times and discounts at all Walt Disney World Resort golf courses.
The Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels (DisneySpringsHotels.com) includes:
· B Resort & Spa — this chic lifestyle resort opened in 2014 with 394 designer guest rooms and suites, the full-service B Indulged® AVEDA Spa, and features American Kitchen Bar & Grill and complimentary Wi-Fi
· Best Western Lake Buena Vista – the 308-room, 18-story hotel offers two restaurants, heated pools, a fitness center, wireless high-speed internet, and beautiful views of the Walt Disney World Resort and scenic Lake Buena Vista
· DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Orlando — the only all-suite resort hotel in the Disney Springs Resort Area, the hotel features 229 spacious one- and two-bedroom suites, a tropically landscaped pool, splash pad and tennis
· Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace — just steps from Disney Springs, the 1,011-room hotel offers a beautifully redesigned pool area with two outdoor pools and a Float Lagoon, and four new restaurants and lounges
· Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista — connected to Disney Springs via Pedestrian Skybridge, the 814-room hotel features seven dining options including a Disney Character Breakfast every Sunday, two heated pools and a fitness center
· Holiday Inn Orlando – Disney Springs Area — featuring newly renovated rooms steps from Disney Springs, the hotel offers complimentary Wi-Fi, kids under 11 eat free, and unique on-site Disney Benefits, including continuous shuttles to Disney Parks.
· Wyndham Garden Lake Buena Vista – 60-Day FastPass+ and Extra Magic Hours with the closest hotel to Disney Springs. Experience Disney Character Breakfast 3 days a week, Oasis Aquatic Pool Playground and continuous transportation to Disney Theme Parks.
For more information on the Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels, or to make a reservation, visit DisneySpringsHotels.com .
