Disney
World - December 2-5, 2004
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 "It's a Small World After All!"
District 6970's 25 Inbound Exchange Students joined more than
30 other Rotary
inbounds at Disney World on December 2-5, for a weekend of fun, friendship, and
international camaraderie. Rotary students from throughout Florida - Districts
6930, 6950, 6970, 6980, and 6990 - plus contingents from Texas, New York,
and Pennsylvania, came together at the "Happiest
Place on Earth" for three days that they will never forget!
After a Thursday night pizza party and
get-to-know-everyone session, the students spent Friday at Epcot Center, where they enjoyed an early
admission (7:30 AM) before the park opened to the public. As part of Disney's
Youth Education Series, instructors spoke about technology and the
developments that have impacted mankind through the centuries. The program
also included access to the Mission Space and Test Track attractions.
After the program ended, everyone enjoyed the rest of the day exploring
Epcot, capped off with the spectacular "Illuminations" fireworks, laser,
and music show at night.
On Saturday, our group spent the morning
at Animal Kingdom, then traveled to Magic Kingdom for Disney parades,
attractions that helped everyone recall their younger years, and some
special rides like Space Mountain, Splash Mountain, and more. Magic
Kingdom fireworks provided a fitting close to the day.
Disney-MGM Studios was the destination Sunday, and the students crammed as
much as they could into a few hours before heading for home. The Tower of Terror
and the Aerosmith Rockin' Roller Coaster were popular stops.
Thanks are due to all the host clubs in District 6970,
whose funding made this weekend possible for our exchange students. A tip
of the hat also to the chaperones, who worked tirelessly all weekend and
never had a moment of enjoyment the entire time (yeah, right!): Ken and
Sarah Weiss, Lawrene Bishop and her daughter Lisa, John Brunner and his
friend Ruth, and chairman Al Kalter.
A special note of appreciation is offered to our friends in District 6990
(Miami-Fort Lauderdale), who organized this trip and invited our students to
join them. Thanks to their Chairman, Roy Joseph, for his efforts in making it all happen and allowing us to be part of it.
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