Activities GBPD is pleased to offer the following activities on Friday

Activities
GBPD is pleased to offer the following activities on Friday afternoon.
Each company is eligible to sign-up two participants free of charge,
compliments of GBPD. Additional participants and/or activities may
be purchased thru PLUS points or via credit card. All tours are
subject to cancellation due to minimum attendance numbers not
being met.
Please select an activity below for more information.
1.
Florida's Big 3 - Dolphin, Manatees and Gators
2.
Airboat & Wildlife Park
3.
Bass Fishing at Disney’s Contemporary Resort
4.
Ziplining and Adventure Park
5.
Backstage Safari at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
6.
Golf Outing
Florida’s Big Three - Dolphins, Manatees and Gators
Itinerary:
12:00-1:00PM
1:00-1:30PM
1:30-3:00PM
3:00-3:15PM
3:15-3:45PM
3:45-4:15PM
4:15-5:15PM
Transfer to Banana River
Break and Check-In
Exclusive narrated wildlife cruise on a pontoon boat
Transfer to Lone Cabbage Fish Camp
Refreshment Break with Alligator Sampling
Exclusive narrated airboat excursion and refreshments
Return transfer to the hotel
This tour begins en route, as a “certified” Eco-Guide narrates the significance of the Banana River, a backwater
estuary and a wilderness waterway that was used by the indigenous Ais Indians. You will learn of its
significance as you explore and cruise the smooth, inland waters around the lagoon’s uninhabited islands,
aboard a shallow-draft pontoon boat, in safety and comfort.
Then it’s off to look for alligators in The Central Florida Everglades! Here you will board airboats to explore an
American Heritage River, the St. Johns, and its abundant wildlife by 15 passenger airboats. Your 30 minute
airboat expedition has its own guide and Coast Guard licensed boat captain who will take you deep into the
fresh water swamp habitat of the Florida Alligator and a wonderful assortment of creatures that call the
“glades” home. This is an easy adventure without the dirt or danger.
Notes:
• Children under 8 years old are not recommend to participate in this tour.
• This tour is outdoors. Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather.
• The pontoon boat is wheelchair accessible; however, participants must be ambulatory to step onto the boat
from the dock.
*Minimum of 20 participants
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Airboat & Wildlife Park
Itinerary:
12:00-1:00PM
1:00-2:00PM
2:00-2:30PM
2:30-3:30PM
3:30-4:30PM
Transfer to Wild Florida
One hour Everglades Airboat Tour on Cypress Lake
Gator Demo and Photos
Free time to explore the Wildlife Park
Return transfer to hotel
Enjoy a closer look at alligators & exotic wild life as your guests glide through 4,200 acres of untouched nature
preserve on an exclusive airboat ride. The swamp is free of any development and is 100% pure Florida
wilderness. After your rides, guests will have their picture taken while holding a baby alligator. A portion of
the funds generated from photos then support the Florida Panther Society continuing the preservation of
Florida's nature and wildlife.
The Wildlife Park gives guests the opportunity to watch, touch and even feed some of Florida’s native landdwelling animals, as well as various species of tropical birds. Get up-close to gators from the viewing dock in
the gator pond! The Wildlife Park is also home to several beautiful exotic species including Zebras, Watusi,
Water Buffalo, Emu and Zebu.
A day in this park offers an amazing array of wild life including bald eagles, deer, cows, boars, turkey,
alligators and more!
Notes:
• This tour involves walking in some locations. Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable shoes and
dress for the weather.
• The itinerary is a guideline and is subject to change due to time of year, comfort of tour, wildlife, weather,
etc.
*Minimum of 20 participants
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Bass Fishing at Disney’s Contemporary Resort
Itinerary:
1:00-1:30PM
1:30PM-3:30PM
3:30–4:00PM
Transfer to Walt Disney World Contemporary Hotel
Orientation and bass fishing excursion
Return transfer to the hotel
During construction of the Magic Kingdom theme park in the late 1960’s, more than 70,000 bass fingerlings
were released into Bay Lake and Seven Seas Lagoon. Organized fishing tour s didn’t start at Walt Disney World
Resort until 1977, leaving bass to grow and breed undisturbed for years.
Launching directly from Disney’s Contemporary Resort, guests with little or no fishing experience can enjoy the
thrill of guided bass fishing excursions on the waterway systems at Walt Disney World Resort, including World
Showcase Lagoon, Bay Lake, and Seven Seas Lagoon. This two hour “catch-and-release” tour are led by
experienced fishing guides are offered daily and allows your guests to fish in over 750 acres of water, stocked
full of largemouth bass. Pontoon boats are fully stocked for excursions with rods, fishing gear and beverages.
Notes:
• Walt Disney World adheres to a “catch and release” system.
• Walt Disney World cannot guarantee participants will catch fish.
• This activity is completely outdoors. Participants are encouraged to dress for the weather.
• Less than 18 years of age, must have a parent or guardian's permission.
*Minimum of 20 and maximum of 30 participants
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Ziplining and Adventure Park
Itinerary:
12:00-1:00PM
1:00-1:30PM
1:30-3:00PM
3:00-3:30PM
3:30-4:30PM
4:30-5:30PM
Transfer to ZoomAir Adventure Park
Guest's receive instruction and get suited up
Group enjoys the Upland Ziplining and Ropes Course
Guests enjoy a water break
Group enjoys the Rainforest Ziplining and Ropes Course
Return transfer to the hotel
Enjoy a treetop adventure at ZoomAir Adventure Park Orlando, in the trees of the Central Florida
Zoo! ZoomAir's unique tree-to-tree games and zip lines are deftly woven into the forest of the black waterriver floodplain swamp that is home to the Zoo.
The Upland Course features four zip lines among its 30 sections, peaking at around 35 feet. Zoom Air provides
nature-lovers and challenge-seekers alike the opportunity to enjoy the thrill of real, active adventure in
Central Florida. A fresh, memorable approach to group-bonding and a team activity.
Rainforest is higher and more challenging, with another 30 sections, including five ziplines (must complete
Upland course to be eligible for Rainforest course). Guests will enter and exit the course by way of a 500-foot
zip line, starting nearly 50 feet in the air!
Notes:
• Pregnant women and those with previous back or shoulder injuries are expressly prohibited from going on
any ZoomAir courses.
• This is an outdoor activity and closed, secured, athletic footwear and appropriate attire are required (no
sandals, flip-flops, crocs, etc.).
• Maximum waist size for harnesses is 48"; maximum thigh size 26".
• Participants must be at least 54” tall to participate in this activity. Children's Courses: Between 36" & 60"
• Children under 18 must have a parent/guardian sign the release register. Minors attending without a
parent/guardian present must have the Zoom Air Minor Release completed and signed by parent/guardian
to present at sign-in.
• Anyone who has been drinking alcoholic beverages or taking medication or other substances that may affect
their ability to perform on the course is prohibited from going on the course. There will be no refunds if
staff notices you are under the influence.
• Zoom Air reserves the right to refuse admission to, or order off the course, anyone who disregards the
safety rules or who appears to our staff to be unable to safely complete the course. There will be no
refunds if such action is required.
*Minimum of 20 and maximum of 60 participants
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Backstage Safari at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Itinerary:
1:00-1:30PM
1:30-3:30PM
3:30-4:00PM
Transfer to Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Enjoy Backstage Safari tour
Return transfer to the hotel
Take a journey to find out what happens behind-the-scenes at Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom! During
this in-depth program, your guests get an insider’s look at conservation, animal nutrition and medicine, animal
care, and behavioral studies. Highlights include visits to a backstage animal housing area, the
Animal Nutrition Center, the Veterinary Hospital, and a special ride on Kilimanjaro Safaris. The majority of
this program takes place behind-the-scenes- there may be no opportunity to view animals. Please note: no
photos will be allows in behind-the-scenes area.
Kilimanjaro Safari: Climb aboard the open-air safari vehicle for an incredible journey through more than 100
acres of African savannah, forest, rivers and rocky hills where hundreds of animals roam free. Unlike any
experience this side of the equator, the Kilimanjaro Safari introduces your guests to the splendor and
magnificence of creatures both large and small. An unexpected twist takes guests on an adventurous trip in
pursuit of a band of poachers while messages of conservation are echoed throughout the expedition.
Notes:
• The majority of this tour takes place behind-the-scenes; there may not be an opportunity to view animals.
• Photos are not allowed in the backstage areas
• This tour takes place partly outdoors and includes moderate walking and stair climbing; we recommend
participants wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather.
• Special needs can be accommodated with prior notice. This tour is wheelchair accessible.
• Theme Park admission is not included nor is it required for participation in this tour.
• Due to its behind-the-scenes nature, participants must be 16 years of age or older.
*Minimum of 20 and maximum of 100 participants
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Golf Outing
Itinerary:
12:30 – 1:00PM
1:00 - 4:30PM
4:30 - 5:00PM
Transfer to Golf Course
Guests enjoy Golf Outing
Return transfer to the hotel
Disney’s Lake Buena Vista Golf Course
Disney’s Lake Buena Vista is a classic country club course winding its way through everything from thick forests
to pastel vacation villas. Boats navigating the canals and enjoying views of an enchanting lighthouse is typical
of this course’s distinctive character. Lake Buena Vista is a pleasure to play for pros and novices alike and
many familiar names have walked these fairways in PGA TOUR, LPGA and USGA events. Golfing here is, in the
words of course architect, Joe Lee, “exciting, challenging, yet fun to play.”
Notes:
• Soft spike shoes are required at all courses. No heeled shoes are allowed. Participants may have metal
spikes replaced at most pro shops for an additional cost.
*Minimum of 40 participants
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