Walt Disney World in June 2012

1. You will see the Disney Theme Parks grow busier and more crowded with each week in June as schools across the nation let out for summer vacation. June is still less crowded than July and the early part of the month can be quite manageable, as far as crowds are concerned.

2. 2012 Star Wars Weekends - Disney's Hollywood Studios (information below). (Friday - Sundays) - May 18- 20 / May 25 - 27 / June 1-3 / June 8 - 10, 2012. This fun event features celebrity appearances and great Star Wars themed events and activities, generally near the Star Tours attraction. There is no extra charge - it is included in the cost of admission. Non-Star Wars fans may prefer to visit Disney's Hollywood Studios on a weekday.

3. Avoid Extra Magic Hours! We recommend that everyone avoid the Extra Magic Hours during the busy summer season. Disney has 33,000 hotel rooms and no one goes to Disney alone - that means too many people are pointed in the same direction at the same time. You'll have a much nicer time by going to a less busy park. This is doubly important if you are not staying at a Disney resort - you don't want to get to the theme park and find a bunch of Disney guests in line in front of you. TIP: Make dining reservations right away.

4.Fantasmic! (Disney's Hollywood Studios) -This great show is being offered every night in June except June 6 & 14, 2012. It is a very popular show but you may have to line up 70 minutes prior to the show to get in. You'll have to decide whether a 25 minute show is worth that much of a time commitment. TIP: If you do decide to go, don't schedule a "sit-down" dinner. Part of the group can hold places in line while one or more go get counter-service food for the group to eat while you wait, making good use of your waiting time. Catalina Eddie's & Rosie's All-American Café are nearby. TIP: Disney may offer add a second performance on certain nights; if they do, the second show is always much less crowded than the first. Warning: This show is excellent but it does feature villains for a good 8-10 minutes. The scene is fairly intense and can be frightening to small children.

5. Main Street Electrical Parade (Magic Kingdom) - This wonderful classic nighttime parade is being offered every night in June. TIP: If the parade is offered twice in the same evening, the crowds will be much lower during the second parade. .

6. A good touring plan will help you manage crowds so that you can see and do all the things that are important to you.

1. Orlando Gay Days ~ May 29 - June 4, 2012 - This event is not sponsored by or affiliated with the Disney Company but visits to the Walt Disney Theme Park are included in the event line-up. Not everyone who attends this event visits the parks because of the ticket cost. For official event information, see: www.gaydays.com

Gay Day at Animal Kingdom - Thursday, May 31, 2012
Gay Day at Disney's Hollywood Studios - Friday, June 1, 2012
Gay Day at Magic Kingdom - Saturday, June 2, 2012
Gay Day at Epcot- Sunday, June 3, 2012

2. Epcot's "Sounds Like Summer" Concert Series ~ To Be Announced. These fun mini-concerts take place in Epcot's American Gardens Theatre. Shows are at 5:45, 7:00 & 8:15PM, except on July 4th when sows are schduled for 5:15, 6:30, 7:45, & 9:00PM. Performances are subject to change.

Concert Schedule - To Be Announced

3. 2012 Star Wars weekends at Disney's Hollywood Studios. (Friday - Sundays) - May 18 - 20 / May 25 - 27 / June 1 - 3 / June 8 - 10, 2012. See Star Wars characters, autograph sessions, Legends of the Force motorcade, Stars of the Saga Q&A, Hyperspace Hoopla, and more. This event is included in the cost of your Walt Disney World Resort theme park admission. Fun event for Star Wars fans. Most of the activities occur near the Star Tours attraction but this event does draw extra people. You may prefer to visit on Disney's Hollywood Studios a weekday if you are not participating in this event.

Animal Kingdom: Affection Station at the Conservation Station area of Rafiki's Planet Watch will be closed May 3 - June 8, 2012.

Epcot: "Honey, I Shrunk the Audience" 3-D movie closed in 2010 and. Captain EO (an older Disney 3-D movie featuring Michael Jackson) will be shown until further notice.

Epcot: Test Track. Closed April 16 - Fall 2012.

Magic Kingdom: Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin - Closed June 27 - 29, 2012

Magic Kingdom: Pooh's Playful Spot, Ariel's Grotto, and Scuttle's Landing have closed to make room for the Fantasyland expansion. Magic Kingdom: Mickey's Toontown Fair closed on February 11, 2011. A new area is being constructed in this space. The Walt Disney Railroad will continue to run but the Toontown station will be closed during construction. Snow White's Scary Adventures is closed as of June 1, 2012.

The Disney Princess, Mickey Mouse, and Minnie Mouse Meet-and-Greets are now offered at the new Town Square Theater. FASTPASS tickets available. TinkerBell & Friends are currently meeting guests at Tinker Bell's Magical Nook in Adventureland in the Magic Kingdom.

Disney's Magnolia Golf Course - Closed May 29 - June 4, 2012

Disney's Oak Trail Golf Course - Closed June 6 - 10, 2012

Disney's Osprey Ridge Golf Course - Closed June 11 - 17, 2012

Disney's Palm Golf Course - Closed June 18 - 24, 2012

Disney's Port Orleans Resort - Riverside. Lobby/Atrium refurbishment - April 9 - June 10, 2012

Disney's Magical Express (Airport Shuttle Service) - New luggage procedure for late night arrivals. Luggage service will no longer be available for arrivals to Orlando International Airport after 10:00PM. Collect your luggage at baggage claim and take with you to the Disney's Magical Express check-in desk.

New! Walt Disney World Summer Savings Offer - For Arrivals June 15 - August 14, 2012 - Must book by June 14, 2012

Disney has released a new Discount Promotion for Summer 2012. You can save on the room portion of your Disney World vacation for most arrivals from June 15 - August 14, 2012.

Some Sample Savings:

-- Save 5% at Disney's All-Star Movies, Pop Century and Port Orleans French Quarter Resorts.
-- Save 15% at Disney's All-Star Sports and All-Star Music Resorts.
-- Save 20% at Disney's Grand Floridian, Contemporary, Coronado Springs, Caribbean Beach, Port Orleans Riverside Resorts and Disney's Fort Wilderness Campground.
-- Save 25% at Disney's Yacht & Beach Club, BoardWalk, Animal Kingdom Lodge (standard views only, Saratoga Springs, and Old Key West Resorts.
-- Other rates may be available for other Disney World Resort Hotels.

Travel Window: Book April 2 - June 14, 2012, for stays most nights June 15 - Aug. 14, 2012

Existing Reservations: This promotion can be applied to existing reservations but you'll need to contact Disney or your travel agent and request the offer - it will not be automatically applied to your existing reservation.

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Also Available - U.S. Military Rates: Disney has once again offered reduced room rates for active duty United States military members & their families.

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