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Did you know Mickey Mouse might have been called Mortimer but for the fact that Walt Disney’s wife, Lillian, hated the name?
The history of Disney is as fascinating as today’s parks are impressive, and Walt Disney World Resort in Florida – with four incredible theme parks and water parks fun rolled into one – is surely the most breathtaking.
If you want a holiday that’s guaranteed to deliver, there’s nothing better than thrill rides and getting a hug from Mickey Mouse in the Orlando sunshine. Plus, book now with British Airways Holidays for 2024 and you can get a fantastic deal with the Early Booker Package*. Stay in one of the Disney Resort hotels and you’ll receive up to $2,100 Disney Dining & Merchandise Credit per room, plus the Disney 14-Day Magic Ticket for the price of seven days – just what you need with so much to fit in.
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From one of the world’s largest indoor rollercoasters to the attraction that launched a billion-dollar film franchise, Walt Disney World Resort in Florida has made its mark – but how much
do you know about it?
What year did Walt Disney World Resort in Florida open?
1
1955
A
1971
B
1975
C
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THE RIGHT ANSWER WAS B – 1971
Walt Disney World Resort officially opened in 1971, with more than 10,000 people visiting on the first day alone. Back then, attractions were not included but it was only $3.50 to get in. The resort has since grown to include four amazing parks – Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park – plus water parks, entertainment and golf. With so much to enjoy, it’s best to book now with British Airways Holidays to get the Early Booker Package*, including the Disney 14-Day Magic Ticket for the price of seven days!
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Peter Pan’s Flight
A
Pirates of the Caribbean
B
Tomorrowland Speedway
C
Many of the attractions at Walt Disney World Resort, including Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind and Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, are based on popular Disney-distributed films. But can you name a Walt Disney World Resort attraction that inspired a movie, rather than the other way round?
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THE RIGHT ANSWER WAS B – Pirates of the Caribbean
Pirates of the Caribbean is one of the most successful film franchises of all time – but it all started with this attraction. During your Disney adventure, get a taste for the buccaneer’s life at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort. This Disney Resort hotel is set around the lagoon of Barefoot Bay and themed like a series of pirate islands. Relax in a hammock or, better still, book a pirate-themed room and embrace your inner Captain Jack Sparrow.
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Pirates of the Caribbean is one of the most successful film franchises of all time – but it all started with this attraction. During your Disney adventure, get a taste for the buccaneer’s life at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort. This Disney Resort hotel is set around the lagoon of Barefoot Bay and themed like a series of pirate islands. Relax in a hammock or, better still, book a pirate-themed room and embrace your inner Captain Jack Sparrow.
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Total Eclipse of the Heart by Bonnie Tyler
A
Together in Electric Dreams by Giorgio Moroder and Phil Oakey
B
September by Earth, Wind & Fire
C
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind is a brand new Disney coaster at EPCOT. The thrilling ride comes with an “awesome song” playlist featuring music from the 1980s and 1990s, and a random song is played on launch. Which of the ones below is included on the attraction’s playlist?
INCORRECT!
THE RIGHT ANSWER WAS C –
September by Earth, Wind & Fire
Disney tested 150 songs to decide on the playlist for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, and the final six tracks – including September by Earth, Wind & Fire – have been a hit with guests. This family-thrill attraction features the first ever reverse launch on a Disney coaster and is one of the largest fully enclosed coasters in the world. The Early Booker Package* includes the Disney 14-Day Magic Ticket for the price of seven days, allowing you time to visit EPCOT on multiple days for a second or even third “spin” on the ride.
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Disney tested 150 songs to decide on the playlist for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, and the final six tracks – including September by Earth, Wind & Fire – have been a hit with guests. This family-thrill attraction features the first ever reverse-launch on a Disney coaster and is one of the largest fully enclosed coasters in the world. The Early Booker Package* includes the Disney 14-Day Magic Ticket for the price of seven days, allowing you time to visit EPCOT on multiple days for a second or even third “spin” on the ride.
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They have to drive to the parks to see Mickey and then have a few questions to ask a cast member about TRON
A
They have an advanced DINING reservation at Disney’s Magic Kingdom Park and then a place in the virtual queue for TRON Lightcycle / Run
B
They can’t go to the Disney Parks today because they have to work in their job as a computer programmer
C
If someone told you they “have an ADR at MK and then a VQ for TRON”, what are they saying?
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THE RIGHT ANSWER WAS B – They have an advanced dining reservation at Magic Kingdom Park and then a place in the virtual queue for TRON Lightcycle / Run presented by Enterprise
Guests staying at a Disney Resort hotel can make dining reservations for the entire length of their stay (up to ten nights), up to 60 days in advance of arrival. It’s a great way of staying ahead of the game.
TRON Lightcycle / Run, presented by Enterprise, is the brand-new attraction at Magic Kingdom Park, transporting guests on to the Grid. Riding in a motorcycle-style seat, this epic rollercoaster is the fastest ride at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, reaching speeds of over 60mph. Guests staying at some deluxe resorts get the extra benefit of extended evening theme park hours after closing time, to get more chances to ride.
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Guests staying at a Disney Resort hotel can make dining reservations for the entire length of their stay (up to ten nights), up to 60 days in advance of arrival. It’s a great way of staying ahead of the game.
TRON Lightcycle / Run, presented by Enterprise, is the brand-new attraction at Magic Kingdom Park, transporting guests on to the Grid. Riding in a motorcycle-style seat, this epic rollercoaster is the fastest ride at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, reaching speeds of over 60mph.
Guests staying at some deluxe resorts get the extra benefit of extended evening theme park hours after closing time, to get more chances to ride.
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Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa
A
Disney’s Art of Animation Resort
B
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
C
Which Walt Disney World Resort
hotel has the largest swimming pool?
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THE RIGHT ANSWER WAS B – Disney’s Art of Animation Resort
Water babies will love Disney’s Art of Animation Resort. The Big Blue Pool holds over 308,000 gallons, and features underwater speakers that play music and messages from Finding Nemo characters Nemo and Dory. Indoors there are suites themed around that classic 2003 film, as well as The Lion King, Cars and more. For a more relaxed swim, pick Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside, whose five options include the Ol’ Man Island Pool, a tranquil spot with a waterslide to keep the kids busy while you chill out.
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Water babies will love Disney’s Art of Animation Resort. The Big Blue Pool holds over 308,000 gallons, and features underwater speakers that play music and messages from Finding Nemo characters Nemo and Dory. Indoors there are suites themed around that classic 2003 film, as well as The Lion King, Cars and more. For a more relaxed swim, pick Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside, whose five options include the Ol’ Man Island Pool, a tranquil spot with a waterslide to keep the kids busy while you chill out.
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A yoyo
A
A banana
B
A postcard to send home from your holiday
C
Taking a young family to Walt Disney World Resort? Younger guests flying with British Airways Holidays can get creative in the clouds with their free Skyflyers activity pack, which includes an eye mask, socks, crayons… and what else?
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THE RIGHT ANSWER WAS C –
A postcard to send home from your holiday
Whether you’re travelling with hard-to-please teens, little ones, as a couple, with friends or as a big family taking the grandparents along for the ride (literally), there’s a Disney Resort hotel perfect for you. Little ones will love singing along at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort, which celebrates Disney melodies with giant character statues and a guitar-shaped pool. British Airways Holidays can put together the perfect tailor-made package, with deposits from as low as £75pp.** Plus you can pay in instalments – find out more at ba.com/deposits
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Whether you’re travelling with hard-to-please teens, little ones, as a couple, with friends or as a big family taking the grandparents along for the ride (literally), there’s a Disney Resort hotel perfect for you. Little ones will love singing along at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort, which celebrates Disney melodies with giant character statues and a guitar-shaped pool. British Airways Holidays can put together the perfect tailor-made package, with deposits from as low as £75pp.** Plus you can pay in instalments – find out more at ba.com/deposits.
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Space Mountain
A
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
B
Expedition Everest – Legend of the Forbidden Mountain
C
Walt Disney World Resort now has three major mountain attractions: Space Mountain, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and Expedition Everest – Legend of the Forbidden Mountain, but which is the tallest?
INCORRECT!
THE RIGHT ANSWER WAS C – Expedition Everest – Legend of the Forbidden Mountain
Disney’s “mountains” are some of the most popular attractions at Walt Disney World Resort and, at 199 feet, Expedition Everest – Legend of the Forbidden Mountain is the tallest. Staying at a Disney Resort hotel allows registered guests to enter the parks before regular admission during Early Theme Park Entry. With this perk, you can get a jump on the most in-demand attractions and make for the mountains before the rush – but which will be your favourite?
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Disney’s “mountains” are some of the most popular attractions at Walt Disney World Resort and, at 199 feet, Expedition Everest – Legend of the Forbidden Mountain is the tallest. Staying at a Disney Resort hotel allows registered guests to enter the parks before regular admission during Early Theme Park Entry. With this perk, you can get a jump on the most in-demand attractions and make for the mountains before the rush – but which will be your favourite?
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8
The EPCOT International Festival of Fashion
A
The EPCOT International Festival of the Arts
B
The EPCOT International Ice Cream Festival
C
EPCOT hosts year-round festivals and events that are free of charge with your Disney Parks entry. But which of these IS a real Disney festival?
INCORRECT!
THE RIGHT ANSWER WAS B –
The EPCOT International Festival of the Arts
Opening in January, the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts will celebrate visual arts, performing arts and culinary arts for all ages. Year round, you can explore global culture, space, the sea, nature and even the future at this theme park. Take the Skyliner cable car – which you can board from a range of Disney Resort hotels, including Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort – and you’ll get a brilliant view of Walt Disney World Resort en route. Why not challenge the kids to see how many countries from the EPCOT World Showcase they can spot?
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It may not host a fashion festival but you can explore global culture, space, the sea, nature and even the future at EPCOT. Take the Skyliner cable car – which you can board from a range of Disney Resorts Collection hotels, including Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort – and you’ll get a brilliant view of Walt Disney World Resort, Florida en route. Why not challenge the kids to see how many countries from the EPCOT World Showcase they can spot?
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CORRECT!
Opening in January, the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts will celebrate visual arts, performing arts and culinary arts for all ages. Year round, you can explore global culture, space, the sea, nature and even the future at this theme park. Take the Skyliner cable car – which you can board from a range of Disney Resort hotels, including Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort – and you’ll get a brilliant view of Walt Disney World Resort en route. Why not challenge the kids to see how many countries from the EPCOT World Showcase they can spot?
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Walt Disney World Resort officially opened in 1971, with more than 10,000 people visiting on the first day alone. Back then, attractions were not included but it was only $3.50 to get in. The resort has since grown to include four amazing parks – Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park – plus water parks, entertainment and golf. With so much to enjoy, it’s best to book now with British Airways Holidays to get the Early Booker Package*, including the Disney 14-Day Magic Ticket for the price of seven days!
9
Mickey-shaped waffles
A
Mickey-shaped ice cream bar
B
Mickey-shaped pizza
C
What is the most popular food at
Walt Disney World Resort?
INCORRECT!
THE RIGHT ANSWER WAS B – Mickey-shaped ice cream bar
These chocolate-covered ice creams are the number-one food item sold across Disney locations worldwide. Thanks to Orlando’s sunny weather, Disney guests devour three million of them every year at Walt Disney World Resort alone. There are plenty of more substantial food options too. Non-hotel guests can make reservations 60 days in advance of each day (up to 10 nights), but guests staying at Disney Resort hotels can make reservations for the entire length of their stay up to 60 days in advance of arrival.
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CORRECT!
It may not host a fashion festival but you can explore global culture, space, the sea, nature and even the future at EPCOT. Take the Skyliner cable car – which you can board from a range of Disney Resorts Collection hotels, including Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort – and you’ll get a brilliant view of Walt Disney World Resort, Florida en route. Why not challenge the kids to see how many countries from the EPCOT World Showcase they can spot?
NEXT QUESTION
CORRECT!
These chocolate-covered ice creams are the number one food item sold across Disney locations worldwide. Thanks to Orlando’s sunny weather, Disney guests devour three million of them every year at Walt Disney World Resort alone. There are plenty of more substantial food options too. Non-hotel guests can make reservations 60 days in advance of each day, but guests staying at Disney Resort hotels can make reservations for the entire length of their stay up to 60 days in advance of arrival.
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10
7
A
10
B
14
C
How many flights does British Airways operate from the London to Orlando per week?
INCORRECT!
THE RIGHT ANSWER WAS C – 14
It couldn’t be easier to get to Orlando, Florida. British Airways flies direct 14 times a week from London Gatwick in summer (and seven times a week in winter). All British Airways Holidays escapes are ATOL-protected, come with a 23kg per person baggage allowance and a 24-hour holiday helpline for the perfect stress-free trip.
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It may not host a fashion festival but you can explore global culture, space, the sea, nature and even the future at EPCOT. Take the Skyliner cable car – which you can board from a range of Disney Resorts Collection hotels, including Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort – and you’ll get a brilliant view of Walt Disney World Resort, Florida en route. Why not challenge the kids to see how many countries from the EPCOT World Showcase they can spot?
CORRECT!
It couldn’t be easier to get to Orlando, Florida. British Airways flies direct 14 times a week from London Gatwick in summer (and seven times a week in winter). All British Airways Holidays escapes are ATOL-protected, come with a 23kg per person baggage allowance and a 24-hour holiday helpline for the perfect stress-free trip.
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Happy Explorer
0-3 answers correct
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You are a
Parks Ranger
4-7 answers correct
You know a thing or two about Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and could probably make your way from Pandora – The World of Avatar to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge® without having to ask for directions. However, there are lands and planets you have yet to discover. How about Xander, the galactic planet reached via EPCOT’s new attraction, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind? Help the Guardians gang find the Cosmic Generator – but first take a more relaxing flight with British Airways Holidays.
You are a
Magic Mastermind
8-10 answers correct
Wow! You’re set to ace your next trip to Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. If you’ve been to the parks before, consider some of their lesser-known highlights this time around – perhaps the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique at Magic Kingdom Park or an Amphicar drive over the water at Disney Springs. Plus, with new attractions such as TRON Lightcycle / Run presented by Enterprise, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind and the soon-to-open Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana, there is more to do than ever. Best of all, the Happily Ever After night-time spectacular has returned to Magic Kingdom Park, so you can end every day on a high.
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