Pre-Arrival Guide

Cirque du Soleil - La Nouba in Downtown Disney West Side is must-see evening entertainment that's exclusive to Walt Disney World Resort. Along with opulent sets, brilliant choreography, theatrical lighting and provocative music, La Nouba features mesmerizing high wire and flying trapeze feats, stunning acro-gymnastic performances and other dynamic displays of coordination and strength. La Nouba promises to surprise, excite and mystify Guests of all ages.

• View performance times.
• View seating chart.
• Buy show tickets online or call (407) 939-7600. Tickets for the show may be purchased up to 6 months in advance. (Guests under age 18 must have parent or guardian permission to call.)

Magic Your Way Tickets begin with a base ticket. From there, add options that allow you to explore more of Walt Disney World Resort for less:

• Park Hopper Ticket Option

  Add the Park Hopper Option to your Magic Your Way Base Ticket and you may visit multiple Disney Theme Parks on the same day for each day of your ticket. The flexibility of the Park Hopper has made it one of our most popular ticket options.

• Water Park Fun & More Ticket Option

  The Water Park Fun & More Option can be added to your Magic Your Way Base Ticket and provides admission to your choice of one of the following — based on the number of days of your Theme Park ticket:
  Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park
  Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park
  DisneyQuest Indoor Interactive Theme Park One round of golf at Disney's Oak Trail Golf Course

• No Expiration Ticket Option

  Magic Your Way Tickets usually expire 14 days from their first use. However, when you add the No Expiration Option to your ticket, you're able to come back and take advantage of unused days at any time in the future. It's a great option if you plan on coming back to see us again soon!

The Spas at Walt Disney World Resort offer a wide range of relaxation services, including massage therapies, facials, aromatherapies, signature services and workout machinery. Indulge in rejuvenating treatments for the face, body and spirit—all in tranquil settings.

To reserve an appointment time at a Walt Disney World spa or to pruchase a gift certificate for spa services, call (407) 827-4455. Guests under the age 18 must have parent or guardian permission to call.

Spa treatments and fitness facilities can be found in nearly 10 Disney Resort hotels, with the most comprehensive Spas at Walt Disney World Resort being:

• Grand Floridian Spa & Health Club at Disney's Grand Floridian
• The Spa at Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa
• Mandara Spa at the Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort

Spend time on one of the 5 Golf Courses at Walt Disney World Resort and discover championship-level fairways, quality instructors, well-stocked pro shops, impressive club houses and practice facilities‾all close to Disney Resort hotels

• Disney's Osprey Ridge Golf Course
  Challenge dramatic fairways that cut through forests in this spectacular Tom Fazio-designed course, recognized by Golf Digest as one of the best in Florida.
  Near: Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort
• Disney's Lake Buena Vista Golf Course
  Experience the pleasures of a classic country-club course designed by Joe Lee with a distinctive atmosphere, winding through pine forests, sparkling lakes and canals.
  Near: Disney's Old Key West Resort
• Disney's Palm Golf Course
  One of Disney's toughest courses, this Joe Lee masterpiece populated with strategically placed palms offers plenty of challenges for both the novice and seasoned pro.
  Near: Disney's Polynesian Resort
• Disney's Magnolia Golf Course
  Elevated tees, spacious greens, tranquil water hazards and championship-level fairways are featured on this Joe Lee-designed course.
  Near: Disney's Polynesian Resort
• Disney's Oak Trail Golf Course
  A 9-hole, par-36 walking course perfect for beginners, and a joy for experienced golfers.
  Near: Disney's Polynesian Resort

Special Events at Walt Disney World Resort give you the chance to honor the holidays, pal around with popular Disney Characters, and meet and greet stars—from Hollywood, from the sports world and even celebrities from another galaxy!

• ESPN The Weekend
• Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
• Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party
• Night of Joy
• Star Wars Weekends

Special Events require special tickets. Advance ticket purchase is recommended, since certain dates are very popular and sell out quickly. Advance purchase may also save you money, as day-of-event tickets may be higher. Special Event tickets give you access to popular Disney Theme Park attractions at a time when there may be fewer crowds.

Special Dining Events at Walt Disney World Resort combine a select meal at a designated restaurant with reserved seating to a spectaular show.

• The Candlelight Dining Package at Epcot Theme Park:

  Celebrate the holiday season with lunch or dinner at one of 11 participating restaurants and receive reserved seating in the American Gardens Theater to see a grand retelling of the Christmas Story with a celebrity narrator, 50-piece orchestra and mass choir.

• Fantasmic! Dinner Package at Disney's Hollywood Studios Theme Park

  Dine at one of 3 designated restaurants and, after dinner, find your reserved seat in the Hollywood Hills Amphitheater and be awed by the spectacular Fantasmic! fireworks, music and special effects show that stars Mickey Mouse and large cast of Disney Characters.