Orlando, Florida
  Smoky Mountains, NC & TN  |  Atlanta, GA
Boone, NC  | Washington, DC

Welcome to the "Sunshine State"! Orlando is the vacation capital of the world, and in December it's the warmest place in the continental United States.

Walt Disney World lets you relive your childhood at Magic Kingdom, and tour the world and learn about state-of-the-art scientific breakthroughs at EPCOT center (Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow).

The Magic Kingdom is where you can meet your favorite Disney movie characters, climb the Swiss Family Robinson's tree house, see American folk culture shows, and ride some exciting rides. Space Mountain (an indoor roller coaster in the dark) is fun for any age.

EPCOT is really two parks in one. The "World of Tomorrow" is the first. It features "state-of-the-art" technology in a variety of fun presentations. It is all indoors, so if there is rain in the forecast, you may want to bypass that and head to the second area, "World Showcase" before it rains. Many of the attractions there are outdoors. You will be thrilled with the breathtaking 360-degree movies, rides, shops, food, and cultural exhibits from 10 different countries.

Another day of sightseeing brings you the choice of  the other big attractions (Universal Studios, or Sea World). You’ll spend Christmas Day with an American family, and a half-day conference in our host church will explain the true meaning of this exciting holiday.

Extra costs (not included in $150 registration fee):

• transportation to & from Orlando, Florida
  (extra $125 if you travel with IFM from Columbia)
• entrance fees to attractions:
  Disney Magic Kingdom, around $75
  Disney EPCOT, around $75
•   Universal Studios, around $75,  
    Sea World, around $75
  

Traveling from Columbia, SC

Round-trip transportation from Columbia, SC costs $125 extra. Pay IFM a total of $275 if you ride with us.

Arrive in Orlando on the Tour's opening day, no later than 6:45 pm by air, 5:30 p.m. by bus or train. We will pick you up at the airport, bus, or train station.  If you are driving a car, we will send you directions to the meeting point.

Wednesday,  December 21:
4:00-8:00 p.m. Arrive at the designated meeting place.

Thursday,  December 22:
Visit Disney World 

Friday,  December 23:
Visit Epcot Center

Saturday,  December 24:
Morning: Mini Christmas Conference
Afternoon with host family and celebrate Christmas Eve

Sunday,  December 25:
Visit host church & celebrate Christmas Day with your host family

Monday,  December 26:
Visit Universal Studios

Tuesday,  December 27:
Visit Sea World
6:00 p.m. Farewell Dinner and Talent Night with all host families

Wednesday,  December 28:
Return to home campuses. Host families will drop off students at airport, etc. If your host family CANNOT take you to the airport or bus station, let the tour leaders know in advance so we can make other arrangements. Columbia bus leaves Clarion Plaza Hotel at 2:00 p.m.