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Kim writes: "I just read the article about the 5ft height requirement to ride in the front seat of the log on Splash Mountain. Is that going to be a new change? (The article says that the height requirement has been in place for two years.) I have a picture of my family on Splash Mountain from August 2008 with a friend's son in the front who was 48in at the time. I also have a picture of my family from July 2009 (just two weeks ago) where me and two of my sons are in the front row. My sons (who are in the front row) are 45in and 44in. So, if that's a current requirement, it hasn't really been enforced. Just curious... BTW, Thanks for all your great info. It's made several trips to Disney possible."
Kim, I was only aware that you had to be at least 40 inches tall. I checked
Disney's site: "Height Requirement: 40" (102 cm) or taller" I guess it's not a rule that is commonly known or it's something that only the castmembers are aware of and they don't always enforce it. Thanks for your kind comments!
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28th Annual Night of Joy Sept. 10-11 in Magic Kingdom Christian ‘Artists of the Year’ Third Day, mercyme, Chris Tomlin plus Nominees Casting Crowns, Francesca Battistelli Top Star-Powered 15-Act Lineup LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - Past Christian music "Artists of the Year" Third Day, mercyme and Chris Tomlin and 2010 "Artist of the Year" nominees Casting Crowns and Francesca Battistelli head a star-powered 15-act lineup set for Disney’s Night of Joy 2010 Sept. 10-11 when the long-running Christian music event makes its return to Magic Kingdom. Also part of the two-night event (when specific acts play one evening each): David Crowder*Band, Family Force 5, Red, BarlowGirl, Group 1 Crew, Day of Fire, Smokie Norful, Lecrae, 10th Avenue North and Sidewalk Prophets. From 7 p.m. until 12:30 a.m. each night - after regular Magic Kingdom hours - the special-ticket event will feature live performances on several stages throughout the park. In addition, guests can experience some of the park’s most popular attractions during Night of Joy hours. Musically, the acts add up to a lineup that runs the spectrum from Rock, Hip Hop and R&B... to Pop, Adult Contemporary and Gospel - continuing a tradition that has been a hallmark of Night of Joy since 1983 when the event began. It’s also a lineup laden with accolades. Ten of the artists have amassed a combined 81 Gospel Music Association Dove Awards and six The Recording Academy Grammy Awards. Twelve of the artists are nominated for a total of 33 Dove Awards this year. Winners will be announced April 21 at Nashville's famed Grand Ole Opry House. Five artists are new to Night of Joy, bringing the event’s all-time talent list to 144 Christian music acts. The newbies:
* 10th Avenue North, the 2009 New Artist of the Year Night of Joy tickets go on sale May 1. For more information about the event, visit www.nightofjoy.com. require a free registration to view their articles online. (Source: Press Release, 04/06/10)
Magic Kingdom’s Cinderella’s Golden Carrousel to become Prince
Charming Regal Carrousel
World Showcase Presents Delicious Discoveries Oct. 1-Nov. 14 at 15th Annual
Epcot International Food & Wine Festival
Disney World previews its Main Street Electrical Parade for travel convention
guests
Disney Monorail Trains to Feature ‘TRON: LEGACY’ Art
2 builders hired for Disney World's Fantasyland expansion
Main Street Electrical Parade Lights the Night Again as Walt Disney World
Resort Launches ‘Summer Nightastic!’
What happens when things actually do sort-of, kind-of go horribly wrong
at a Disney theme park
Disney’s working to raise Guest awareness of its "365" & "Pirate"
makeovers
Pocahontas was once envisioned for the Rivers of America and
Disney to keep DisneyQuest open!
Magic Kingdom: Princess Tiana now holding court, putting on a show
The Laughs Are Still Fresh After More than 35 Years and 34,400 Performances
at ‘Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue’
Walt Disney World makeover: Magic Kingdom getting new Fantasyland with
Little Mermaid ride
Disney to shift Night of Joy back to Magic Kingdom next year
‘The Princess and the Frog’ riverboat show coming to Disneyland,
Disney World
Princess Tiana character revealed, Frontierland show on tap
Did you know? 5-foot-tall Splash Mountain height requirement
Images of Disney canoe races at the Magic Kingdom
Disney's Fairy Godmother isn't her usual dizzy self
New Fantasyland or just plain fantasy? Look at (alleged) plans starring
plenty of princesses
Burning question: Where does pre-show end and attraction begin?
Fast Facts: The Hall of Presidents
The Sculpting of a President
Disney unveils faux Obama on the Fourth of July
Hail to the chief: Obama makes Disney debut at Hall of Presidents
Celebrating Citizenship, 1,000 Immigrants To Be ‘Sworn In’ July
3 on Main Street, U.S.A. at Walt Disney World Resort
Barack Obama Joins Disney’s Hall of Presidents in Major Makeover
Showcasing New Storyline, Music and Technology
Magic Kingdom Eats: From Quick Bites to Lunch with a Princess
Stitch’s Supersonic Adventure to close June 27.
Tired of long lines at Disney? Now, there's an app for that
Wait may be more fun at Disney's Space Mountain
Hall of Presidents to Reopen in July
Flash Mountain: Disney no longer to screen for breast-baring coaster
riders
Scenes from Stitch's SuperSonic Celebration set-up
Yo ho: Pirate makeover coming to Magic Kingdom in June
Still bothered by the changes that were recently made to "it’s a
small world" ? "Get a key and open your minds"
Theme park etiquette: Reserving parade viewing spots at Disney and
Universal
Person reports alleged battery at Disney's Small World ride
Disney loves a parade and asks you to celebrate
Cinderella Castle Royal Suite will stay open in 2009
WDW's Galaxy Palace Theater to be replaced with Cast Member
parking
Renovations to bring Disney World's Hall of Presidents into 21st century
The attraction is now closed for eight months to allow for refurbishment
and the creation of a robotic 44th president.
It's Tinker Bell's week with Magic Kingdom attraction opening and DVD
release
Disney's Pixie Hollow
Tinker Bell and friends attraction coming to Disney World
Jessica Schel touched a water fountain at Typhoon Lagoon and won a night's
stay at Cinderella Castle.
"This years 4th of July show at the Magic Kingdom will be an all new presentation
with new music and new name. The title of the show will be 'Disney's Celebrate
America! - A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky.'" This has not been confirmed
by Disney.
"A Clermont woman who was beaten by another park visitor at Walt Disney World
has sued the theme park, saying that its negligence caused her to
suffer permanent injuries."
Walt Disney World Guests ‘Go Galactic’ In New Live Tomorrowland Show: ‘Stitch’s SuperSonic Celebration’ LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - He’s been called the "Guru of Gross-Out" and "the Maker of Mischief." Now Stitch stars in his very own live show, "Stitch’s SuperSonic Celebration," an out-of-this-world spectacle that combines comedic quips and musical madness for Walt Disney World guests. The all-new show at Magic Kingdom stars the cosmic cut-up from Walt Disney Pictures’ "Lilo & Stitch" as he invades a zany interactive experience at the Rockettower Plaza Stage in Tomorrowland. Guests join in a Galaxy Day celebration when the outdoor stage comes alive with high-energy music, dazzling dance moves and real-time animation. The 25-minute show features the same cutting-edge technology used in "Turtle Talk With Crush" and "Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor," letting guests interact with an animated Stitch in one-on-one encounters. The fuzzy, loveable alien officially known as "Experiment 626" spots specific guests in the audience, asks questions and entertains them in a playful and personalized way. Whether Stitch takes digital snapshots of audience members or comments on clothing they’re wearing, the show is different every time. He engages audience members of all ages, making them the "stars" of the intergalactic interlude. In the show, guests follow Stitch as he pilots a "borrowed" space cruiser. Stitch joins a cast of cosmic characters – including party host Tip Trendo, space diva dancers and two malfunctioning, breakdancing robots – on his celebratory journey to planet Earth. "‘Stitch’s SuperSonic Celebration’ immerses Tomorrowland guests into Stitch’s whimsical world using real-time animation technology," said Kristine Bunnell, show producer for Walt Disney World Entertainment. "And during this year’s ‘What Will You Celebrate?’ our show gives guests another reason to party." "Stitch’s SuperSonic Celebration" is scheduled six times daily. For more information about show times or Walt Disney World Resort, guests may visit disneyworld.com. (Source: Press Release, 05/07/09)
The Pirates League Sets Sail in Magic Kingdom June 29 Calling all scoundrels, rogues and ne’er-do-wells – Captain Jack and the crew of the Black Pearl want you. Starting in late June, the Pearl drops anchor in Adventureland at Magic Kingdom for The Pirates League, recruiting and training Walt Disney World guests of all ages in the scurrilous ways of buccaneers. Each guest checking in at the plunder-filled pirate’s lair gets an official pirate name. Then it’s off to Muster Station for applications of beards and eye patches, scarves and scars, earrings and gold teeth - all done with the savvy skill of a veteran pirate who shares his own tales of sea-sailing adventures. After the new buccaneers recite a sacred pirate oath, they are officially part of Captain Jack’s motley crew, leaving their old identities behind. Past a hidden portal and into the treasure room, the shipmates have their "pirate portrait" taken before being turned loose on an unsuspecting Adventureland - and no doubt feeling right at home at the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction. Guests can choose from three daily pirate packages: * First Mate Package: Includes bandana; choice of facial effects; scars; tattoos; fake teeth; earring and eye patch; sword and sheath; pirate coin necklace; * one 5x7-inch photo; and personalized pirate oath -- $49.95 plus tax. * Empress Package: Includes bandana; shimmering makeup; face gem; tattoos; nail polish; earring and eye patch; sword and sheath; pirate coin necklace; * one 5x7-inch photo; and personalized pirate oath -- $49.95 plus tax. * Captains Package: Includes choice of costume/outfit from selection; choice of facial effects; scars; tattoos; fake teeth; earring and eye patch; sword and sheath; pirate coin necklace; three 5x7-inch photos; and personalized pirate oath -- $124.95 plus tax. Newly donned swashbucklers can test their pirate prowess on the streets of Adventureland where they search for clues and discover treasures. And for mateys who need a little more training, learn the secrets for survival by the captain himself during "Captain Jack Sparrow’s Pirate Tutorial." Boys, girls and grownups ready for the pirate life can start the process by calling 407/WDW-CREW beginning May 11. For more information about The Pirates League, visit disneyworld.com/crew. (Source: Press Release, 05/11/09)
Magic Kingdom Hosts Bash with Stitch’s SuperSonic Celebration LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - Interactive wizardry that combines comedy, real-time animation and live musical madness will dazzle guests during Stitch’s SuperSonic Celebration in Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom. Beginning in May, Stitch will host a zany interactive experience at the new Rockettower Plaza Stage. Guests are invited to participate in a Galaxy Day celebration when the new outdoor stage comes to life with music and a giant LED screen displays real-time, interactive animation. The new show incorporates the same interactive technology used in "Turtle Talk With Crush" and "Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor." Shows will take place six times daily. (Source: Press Release, 04/15/09)
A member writes:
Looks like it depends on the whim of castmembers who are looking for visitors who fit a certain profile. The best tip we can give you is to wear Disney shirts and mouseears and show a lot of enthusiasm when you enter and make your way through the park. Kim answers:
Thanks, Kim. Looks like those who are chosen to stay overnight at the Castle are REALLY lucky to be at the right place at the right time! |
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