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News From Around The "World" A Big Band-themed buffet will take place New Year's Eve at Epcot's World ShowPlace:
Time: 4:30 p.m. to 10:30 PM -------------------------------- DISNEYLAND, CALIFORNIA Disney's California Adventure is featuring Santa's Beach Blast at the Sunshine Plaza, which now looks like a vacation paradise. Activities include games, dancing and singing. The following rides and attractions at Disneyland, California are closed for refurbishment: Disneyland Park:
Space Mountain April 10,2003 - TBD Disney's California Adventure Park
Who Wants To Be A Millionaire - Play it August 20, 2004 - TBD (Source: Promotional email for Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort, 12/14/04) -------------------------------- "The huge "Ice" spectacular [at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center] is just one of many magical activities that await visitors to Orlando this holiday season. Thousands of brightly colored lights depicting holiday scenes are glowing throughout the city and at the theme parks.... There are eight "Bistro Gourmet" McDonald’s in Orlando which serve made to order breakfast, lunch and dinners on real plates with silverware." These restaurants also have game rooms and include pastas and gourmet coffees on the menu! For locations, click here. (Source: travellady.con, 12/04) For the rest of the story, click here. -------------------------------- "Disney and Mandeville Films are moving forward on two new flicks, a remake of The Swiss Family Robinson and the ride-to-film adaptation of the classic Jungle Cruise attraction." (Source: filmforce.ign.com, 12/13/04) For the rest of the story, click here. Turtle Talk with Crush at Epcot is wowing visitors! "Your "Turtle Talk" experience begins as you enter a small theater filled with low carpeted benches which are facing a 8' by 16' screen... At first, most members of the audience seem to think that they're watching yet another movie. Until -- that is -- Crush begins calling on individual members of the audience..." (Source: JimHillMedia.Com, 12/13/04) For the rest of the story, click here. More news continues below
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More News From Around The "World" "On December 15, the 50th anniversary of his debut as "king of the wild frontier," the man known to millions of baby-boomers as legendary frontiersman Davy Crockett will receive the highest honor Disneyland bestows, when the park unveils a tribute window to beloved actor Fess Parker... A Disneyland window is considered the ultimate honor anyone can receive from "The Happiest Place on Earth" and unlike other Disneyland window tributes, Parker's salute will also include an entirely rethemed building facade which pays tribute to Parker's portrayal of Davy Crockett, along with his sidekick Georgie Russell, played by the late actor Buddy Ebsen." My brother and I both wore Davey Crocket outfits in the '50's! (Source: Disneyland Resort, 12/13/04) "Disney's Magic Kingdom was host to 15.2 million guests in 2004, once again making it the world's most-visited theme park." (Source: Orlando Sentinel, 12/13/04) Universal didn't fare as well. For the rest of the story, click here. Putting all those holiday decorations on display at the theme parks is the result of a lot of hard work that began last January! "Behind the copious decorations at Disney is a team of 27 full-timers, who do nothing all year but prepare for the winter holidays, and 25 seasonal part-timers." (Source: Orlando Sentinel, 12/11/04) For the rest of the story, click here. Cypress Gardens is now officially open. "As Southern belles strolled about Cypress Gardens Adventure Park in their antebellum costumes, faint screams from thrill seekers riding the park's four new roller coasters floated in the air." (Source: Orlando Sentinel, 12/10/04) For the rest of the story, click here. NOTE: Links to newspaper articles change quickly and without notice. If you receive a "File Not Found" error message, search the newspaper's archives for the story. If web addresses are broken into more than one line, copy and paste all lines.
4-Day Park Hopper Pass Special Purchase Get them for $10.00 less than Disney charges at their site! It comes with all the bells and whistles of a normal 4-Day Park Hopper, but it expires 14 days from its first use. However, for people who plan on going just 4 days, it's a great deal. This pass is only available for advance order purchasing. 4-Day Park Hopper Plus Pass Our ticket agent writes: "I have acquired the new Disney 4-Day Park Hopper Plus Pass. It is not sold at the gate or AAA. You get 1 "plus" day for the Water Parks or Pleasure Island. It has no expiration date." You must purchase this pass in advance. So order early! Our agent also has great prices on tickets to other popular attractions in Florida. "I thought I knew all the tips for saving money at WDW, even being a member of the Magic Kingdom Club for over 15 years, but just learning about [your ticket agent] saved our family over $300!!! Thanks." Janet Handy, Bel Air, MD Details on how to purchase these special passes will be provided with your Disney access codes as soon as you join our Disney family.
Jeffrey writes: "We went to Disneyworld Aug 20, 2004 - Sept 2, 2004. Managed to dodge Charley and Frances. Pleasure Island was still allowing you entry for free (Note from John: this special is still in effect!). You only needed to pay if you wanted to go in a club. The price was only $16.95, which is lower than I remember from past visits (AND LOWER THAN DISCOUNTERS WERE SELLING THE TICKETS FOR). I bought my hopper passes from [your ticket agent], and he gave me a magazine called "Enjoy Florida." I also saw the magazine on racks at the Belz outlet mall where the character corner is. In any case, on the inside back cover of the magazine was a coupon for 20% off Pleasure Island tickets, good for up to 6 tickets. The expiration was 12/31/04. That means the Pleasure Island clubs could be visited for $13.56 + taxes. There was no apparent damage to the theme parks from charley, and since I left before Frances arrived, I have no idea what damage it caused to the theme parks (Note from John: the parks suffered little damage from either storm). There was a lot of damage visible around Orlando: Billboards completely wrecked, trees down, lots of roof damage; but the parks were fine. We had a great time. the crowds were smaller than I've ever seen, so we managed to do everything we wanted to do before the afternoon storms came through each day. we got in the habit of going at opening to a park, and coming back to the condo at around 3 pm to enjoy the pool and hang out. I think the longest line we ever waited in was 30 minutes at any park, including universal and seaworld. And that only happened around 1 pm or so when the park was fullest."
Are You Suffering Withdrawal From WDW? You know ... that empty feeling you get when you arrive back home from your vacation at WDW and realize it may be a while before you experience that Disney magic again? We have had that feeling ourselves many times. Yet, we always seem to feel better when we read about the experiences of others who share their trip reports with us. It's almost like being there again. We invite you, our readers, to send us some feedback about your experiences during your latest vacation at WDW. Reports on Disney weddings, honeymoons, cruises, and resort vacations on and off Disney property are all welcome. Send your email to: johngross@affordabledisney.com . Thanks!
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