Smart Meetings will be visiting Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando April 18–20 to experience new, exciting features at its hotels and theme parks. The media trip, dubbed “Awaken Summer,” will include a look at new developments at Disney Springs; the newly opened Star Wars launch bay; Disney’s Animal Kingdom; and the Disney Imagineers’ first “frozen” attraction, Frozen Ever After. It also will include VIP viewings of the new live show, “Star Wars: A Galaxy Far, Far Away” and a Cirque du Soleil performance.
The resort is one of the world’s leading destinations for groups, so meeting professionals will want to follow Smart Meetings’ regular postings from this exciting trip!
Last Updated: April 20, 2016 – 6:49 AM
Disney's BoardWalk in Orlando features a quarter-mile promenade of shops, restaurants and activities. #SmartMtgs pic.twitter.com/APhfpdvFas
— Dan Johnson (@SmartMtgsDan) April 20, 2016
Awaken Summer featured a preview of the show, "Rivers of Lignt," a work in progress at Animal Kingdom. #SmartMtgs pic.twitter.com/dKazWCMv6a
— Dan Johnson (@SmartMtgsDan) April 20, 2016
East Indian musicians are performing at the Awaken Summer celebration in Walt Disney World Resort. #SmartMtgs Mtgs pic.twitter.com/VWWwvYc22I
— Dan Johnson (@SmartMtgsDan) April 20, 2016
Giraffes, lions and more roamed Animal Kingdom during a night safari ride preview; it opens in summer. #SmartMtgs pic.twitter.com/Uh7BFqX26y
— Dan Johnson (@SmartMtgsDan) April 20, 2016
Disney's Animal Kingdom boasts streams, a snow-covered mountain, lush greenery and plenty of animals. #SmartMtgs pic.twitter.com/v4voQ5DSzv
— Dan Johnson (@SmartMtgsDan) April 20, 2016
Sosa Cigar Co. in Disney Springs offers anything an aficionado could ever want–and more. #SmartMtgs pic.twitter.com/bVInE4qp7P
— Dan Johnson (@SmartMtgsDan) April 19, 2016
Disney Springs at Walt Disney World Resorts’ features food trucks in an area overlooking a lake. #SmartMtgs pic.twitter.com/jpsoFko1hq
— Dan Johnson (@SmartMtgsDan) April 19, 2016
Party of Six performed during a luncheon for media at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Orlando Tuesday. #SmartMtgs pic.twitter.com/AzBU1gBwjs
— Dan Johnson (@SmartMtgsDan) April 19, 2016
La Nouba performers gathered on stage after their performance and then answered media questions. #SmartMtgs pic.twitter.com/blp6LRv0WJ
— Dan Johnson (@SmartMtgsDan) April 19, 2016
Media professionals enjoyed a special presentation featuring excerpts from Cirque de Soleil’s La Nouba. #SmartMtgs pic.twitter.com/Q49N3Hn05r
— Dan Johnson (@SmartMtgsDan) April 18, 2016
Creatures big and small enjoy the Lego activity area at Disney Springs in Florida. #SmartMtgs pic.twitter.com/4AbR4hvuG8
— Dan Johnson (@SmartMtgsDan) April 18, 2016
The creature himself welcomes visitors to T-Rex restaurant, shop and adventure at Disney Springs. #SmartMtgs pic.twitter.com/vsVvLOyPBf
— Dan Johnson (@SmartMtgsDan) April 18, 2016
There’s plenty for the kiddies to do at Disney Springs, but many stores and venues target adults. #SmartMtgs pic.twitter.com/EpNsFQf5VW
— Dan Johnson (@SmartMtgsDan) April 18, 2016
Disney Springs, the newest addition to Walt Disney World Resort, features Sassagoula Steamboat Co. rides. #SmartMtgs pic.twitter.com/6gQEHwKjk3
— Dan Johnson (@SmartMtgsDan) April 18, 2016
