AONL Foundation – 2021 AONL Foundation Online Auction
Auction Ends: Aug 9, 2021 10:00 PM CDT

Unique Experiences

Enchanting Disney World and Florida's Space Coast

Item Number
173
Estimated Value
Priceless
Opening Bid
4500 USD

Item Description

Count Down to a Vacation That's Out of This Disney World in Orlando and Cocoa Beach, Florida for Four Nights at the Sheraton Vistana Resort, and Two Nights at the Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront in One Guestroom for Two Adults and Two Children, Including a $1,000 Disney Gift Card, Two-Day Admission to the Kennedy Space Center and Lunch with an Astronaut (Land Only)

 

Orlando offers non-stop fun with more world-class family attractions than any other place on earth because in addition to the thrills of the Walt Disney World theme parks, you'll also find exceptional golf and world-famous beaches within easy driving distance. Cocoa Beach, Florida's beautiful Space Coast, is the perfect place to ride a wave, explore the shore, ramble down the 800-foot boardwalk of the Cocoa Beach Pier and check out Ron Jon Surf Shop - just to name a few options! Then it's a countdown to blastoff at the Kennedy Space Center and lunch with an astronaut!

Visit your favorite Disney characters, watch spirited parades, catch stunning fireworks extravaganzas, conquer mountains, cruise down an exotic river, and brave a ghostly mansion! These are just a few of the fun things you can do in the Magic Kingdom! Discover exciting attractions and enchanting international pavilions, and discover the realms of Future World and World Showcase at Epcot! You'll be center stage at Disney's Hollywood Studios, where movie magic comes to life! And the largest animal theme park in the world, Disney's Animal Kingdom, invites you to meet more than 1,700 animals across 250 species!

Just minutes from Walt Disney World Theme Parks, the Sheraton Vistana Resort is surrounded by central Florida's many attractions and activities, yet serves as a welcome oasis apart from the crowds. There is an abundance of activities for the whole family in Orlando, inside and outside the Disney World Theme Parks. Fly through the swamp on an airboat, learn about America's space program at the Kennedy Space Center, and explore more than 8,000 plants at the 50-acre Harry P. Leu Gardens.

Inspiration comes standard with your admission to the iconic Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. The center is organized into Mission Zones where attractions and tours are grouped by chronological era, from the dawn of space exploration to current and ongoing missions. Celebrate the pioneers of NASA's early space programs, and go behind the gates and get access to historic launch sites and working spaceflight facilities on Kennedy Space Center Bus Tours. Learn about the race to the moon, and how what began as a space race between two world superpowers fostered inspiration about perseverance, ingenuity and destiny. Now, witness the size and scale of the Saturn V moon rocket, and feel the emotion of the Apollo era with a captivating collection of experiences. Stand in awe of an American icon at the permanent home of the actual space shuttle Atlantis. Then, strap yourself in for liftoff at the Shuttle Launch Experience®. Thirty years of NASA's Space Shuttle Program comes to life in this Mission Zone. Then learn about NASA missions, from where we are now to where we're going next!

What better way to culminate your exploration of space than by hearing a firsthand account about life in space from a veteran NASA astronaut? Make the most of every moment of your chef-prepared buffet lunch with an astronaut, which includes a personal presentation and an open question and answer session.

Seek the comforts of home while you are away at the Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront hotel, located on its famous namesake beach. Just an hour's drive east of Orlando and south of Daytona Beach, the Hilton puts you near all the attractions and activities of Cocoa Beach. Discover nearby activities such as surfing, boogie boarding, tanning, biking, kayaking and swimming. Spend the day at Brevard Zoo for a wide range of wildlife encounters, take a stroll at the Cocoa Beach Pier or just unwind and relax under the sun at the beach. Make sure you also plan a visit to Ron Jon Surf Shop, Port Canaveral, Patrick Air Force Base, the Victory Casino Cruises and the popular Orlando theme parks. All guest rooms at the Hilton feature the renowned Hilton Serenity bedding to help ensure a restful stay. Plus, you'll find amenities such as WiFi, a coffee maker, a mini-refrigerator and complimentary HBO.

Your family trip for four includes:
• 4 nights accommodations at the Sheraton Vistana Resort in one guestroom
• 2 nights accommodations at the Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront in one guestroom
• Complimentary parking at the Sheraton Vistana Resort
• All room-related taxes
• (1) $1,000 Disney Gift Card
• Multi-day pass to the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
• Lunch with an astronaut
• Free concierge reservation service

Item Special Note

TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Travel package is non-refundable and subject to availability. Certificates/gift cards cannot be replaced. Hotel may be substituted with equal or similar accommodations. Lunch with an Astronaut operates on specific days of the week and at specific times. A minimum 30 day advance reservation is required. Lunch with an Astronaut and Cosmic Quest may be substituted with equal or similar experiences. Blackout dates: Jan 1-2, Apr 2-5, Jul 2-5, Dec 22-31. Travel is valid through 09/30/2022.