Yosemite National Park,
CA � November 2010 � Celebrating its 84th
anniversary this holiday season, The Bracebridge Dinner is an American
theatrical and culinary tradition that transforms the historic Ahwahnee
Hotel into a 17th century English manor for an elaborate feast of food,
song and mirth. The Ahwahnee is a full-service, AAA Four-Diamond hotel
located in the winter wonderland of Yosemite
National Park. The evening celebration transports guests to Old England,
where more than 60 professional singers, court characters and other performers
tell the story of a Christmas feast with Lord Merrick of Bracebridge and
his entertaining household. During each of eight performances, up to 300
guests enjoy a lavish, seven-course dinner inspired by elaborate Old English
Christmas cuisine by The Ahwahnee�s Executive Chef Percy Whatley, with
service meticulously choreographed as part of the show. The Ahwahnee Dining
Room, with its 50-foot ceiling topped by massive sugar pine beams, serves
as the Great Hall at Squire Bracebridge�s manor. The entire room is a stage,
crowned by a Squire�s table at the far end of the room and decked with
elaborate holiday decorations, many of which are restored originals from
the first productions in the late 1920s.
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 Enhancing
The Bracebridge Dinner experience at The Ahwahnee are five special concert
presentations in the hotel�s Great Lounge by the show�s producer, Bay Area-based
Andrea Fulton, and her Chorale and soloists. The concerts feature musical
performances of holiday favorites, as well as pieces from the opera and
Broadway repertoire.
Where:
The Ahwahnee
1 Ahwahnee Drive
Yosemite National Park,
CA 95389
When:
The Bracebridge Dinner
performances: December 13, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24 and 25, at 6 p.m.
The concerts, for which
admission is free of charge, are: December 15, 17, 19, 21 at 8 p.m., and
on December 23 at 3 p.m.
Tickets:
One- and two-night lodging
packages for two are available at The Ahwahnee, Yosemite Lodge at the Falls
and the Wawona Hotel. The regularly-priced 2010 package rates start at
$1,150 plus tax, and include lodging for two, two tickets to The Bracebridge
Dinner, gratuity, a portrait sitting and shuttle service for non-Ahwahnee
guests. Dinner-only tickets are available for $425 (adults) and $265.50
(12 and under), including tax and gratuity. Single tickets are not available
online. For more information or to make reservations, visit www.yosemitepark.com/bracebridge
or call 801-559-4903.
Limited Half Price Offer:
A limited number of Bracebridge
Dinner one-night packages are available at a 50% discount for the performances
on December 13, 14 and 16 at Yosemite Lodge at the Falls and December 14
at The Ahwahnee. Package includes lodging for two, two tickets to The Bracebridge
Dinner, gratuity, a portrait sitting and shuttle service for non-Ahwahnee
guests. First come, first served. Limited availability. Package starts
at $508 at Yosemite Lodge at the Falls ($1,307 value) and $640 at The Ahwahnee
($1,299 value). For information and reservations, please call 801-559-4989
and mention promotional code �REDUCED� or visit www.yosemitepark.com/bracebridge-rate-bogo-2010.aspx.
*Package prices include
gratuity, but exclude tax. Rates based on double occupancy. Additional
costs associated with additional persons. Package may not be combined with
other discounts, packages or special offers. No refunds for early check
out or unused portions of package. Offer subject to change with NPS approval.
Advance reservations are required. Package is for specific days, and The
Bracebridge Dinner celebration will be on the second night of a two-night
package. Additional person rates are available. Additional dinner tickets
are available. Penalties will apply for cancellations made within 30 days
of arrival date. Package rates do not apply to groups or suites.
About The Ahwahnee
The Ahwahnee is a full-service,
AAA Four-Diamond hotel located in scenic Yosemite National Park, which
is home to stunning natural beauty, bountiful activities and historic charm.
The Ahwahnee is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places and
has been accepted as a member of Historic Hotels of America, a program
that recognizes hotel properties for preserving and maintaining their historic
integrity, architecture and ambiance.
About DNC Parks &
Resorts At Yosemite, Inc.
The Ahwahnee and Yosemite
Lodge at the Falls are operated by DNC Parks & Resorts at Yosemite,
Inc. (DNC), an affiliate of Delaware North Companies and the authorized
National Park Service concessioner overseeing lodging, dining, guest recreation
activities and transportation services in Yosemite.
About Delaware North Companies
Delaware North Companies
is one of the world�s leading hospitality and food service providers. Its
family of companies includes Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts,
Delaware North Companies Gaming & Entertainment, Delaware North Companies
Travel Hospitality Services, Delaware North Companies Sportservice, Delaware
North Companies International and Delaware North Companies Boston, owner
of TD Garden. Delaware North Companies is one of the largest privately
held companies in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia
and New Zealand. For more information, visit www.DelawareNorth.com.
Media Contacts:
Lisa
Cesaro, Public Relations
DNC Parks & Resorts
at Yosemite, Inc.
209-372-1445
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Diana
Gil-Osorio
Ellipses Public Relations
for Yosemite National Park
415-728-5803
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