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February 14, 2007
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Hi Everyone! Happy Valentine's Day!
IMPORTANT NOTE: Disney typically raises its ticket prices early in the year. Members should contact our ticket agent before the increase! Now on with the show...
In this blog...
* Deals and specials - FREE night at the Walt Disney World Resorts, summer sale at these Luxury Resorts on Disney property, 2 SeaWorld Discovery Cove Specials, and 4 Alaska specials!
* The latest news from around the "World" - Disney may be coming to a city near you!
* Sheila writes about Disney-themed pasta
* GM's new "Fuel For Thought" exhibit opens at Epcot
* The date for the world premiere of "The Little Mermaid" announced
* Busch Gardens introduces "floorless cars" on SheiKra, America’s first Dive Coaster
* Sweepstakes to promote Disney's theatrical film release of "Meet The Robinsons"
* This week's coupon - Get a Head of the Line Pass to this popular night spot
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NEW THIS WEEK
WALT DISNEY WORLD
We now list 21 Sweepstakes to win a Walt Disney World/Florida/Disneyland/Southern California vacation!
NOTE: Walt Disney World's Vacation Package for Spring expires 02/18/07!
HOT! One of our providers is offering a super special for UK residents! Travelers from the UK get their 6th Night FREE when they stay at the Walt Disney World Resorts! Valid all 2007 and, the last time I checked, includes Christmas and New Year's Eve!
HOT! Stay at these luxury Resorts on Disney property this summer, August 5 - September 15, 2007, for only $125 per night! Hurry! You must make reservations by February 15, 2007!
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OUTSIDE WALT DISNEY WORLD
2 SeaWorld Discovery Cove Specials!
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OTHER VACATION SPECIALS
4 Alaska Specials
Summer and early fall are glorious times to experience Alaska. These resorts outside Denali National Park have introduced three new packages with savings of up to 50 percent:
1. Enjoy two nights for the price of one May 13 to June 6, 2007. You can book a night at one of four lodges for $199 and get the second night free.
2. This package, available May 13 through September 7, 2007, includes overnight accommodations, dinner theater and buffet breakfast for $148.99 per person.
3. This package, available June 7 through August 31, 2007, features a ride on the Alaska Railroad; two nights accommodations; a wilderness tour for two, with lunch included; dinner and breakfast for two. The price is $805.
The resorts also offer transportation from Anchorage or Fairbanks or additional tours and activities.
You can get another great Alaska deal for visits to Glacier Bay, Alaska, a three-million-acre reserve with 16 tidewater glaciers. Valid May 25 through June 17, 2007. Book one night for $150, you get the second night free.
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Below are just some of the deals drawn from over 50 pages of current specials posted at our password-protected members-only site:
WALT DISNEY WORLD
>> Save hundreds on this spring vacation package at Walt Disney World! Can add the dining plan!
>> FREE meals for Kids at these resorts on Disney property!
>> FREE Customized Park Maps for Walt Disney World!
>> This group can save up to $80.00 per night on Disney accommodations!
>> Deals for the military, teachers, government workers, nurses, Florida residents!
>> Receive a 5th Day FREE when you purchase a Walt Disney World 4-Day Magic Your Way Base or Hopper ticket with 14 day Expiration!
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OUTSIDE WALT DISNEY WORLD
>> Book 4 nights and get the 5th Night FREE at any Universal Orlando onsite hotel! Plus, receive a FREE room upgrade!
>> UK residents save 45% on tickets to this theme park!
>> This group saves $80.00 on day visits to SeaWorld's Discovery Cove!
>> Save 10% on SeaWorld's Discovery Cove packages!
>> Buy one ticket and get one FREE at this popular theme park!
>> Book your Tee Times at this site where rates start at $69!
>> Save up to 25% per night at Universal's Royal Pacific Resort!
>> FREE admission for kids to Tarzan, Lion King and Beauty and the Beast on Broadway!FREE admission for kids to Tarzan, Lion King and Beauty and the Beast on Broadway!
>> These teachers receive a FREE ticket to both Universal Orlando theme parks!
>> Save up to 40% at this Luxury Resort just 6 miles from Walt Disney World!
>> New Discounts available on tickets to SeaWorld and Busch Gardens! Good for 6 consecutive days, too!
>> All you can eat at Universal Studios or Islands of
Adventure for less than $20!
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DISNEY CRUISE LINE
* Three nights from $429!
* Four nights from $539!
* Seven nights Land & Sea from $899!
>> This group receives a $50 onboard credit good for buying merchandise, shore excursions, etc. on their 2007 Disney cruise!
>> New discount rates just posted for Florida residents and the military - rates too low to publish!
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DISNEYLAND CALIFORNIA
>> Book 2 nights at Universal Studios Hollywood and receive the 3rd night FREE! Plus! Enjoy a 2nd day admission to Universal Studios Hollywood for FREE!
>> This group gets a 2-Day Park Hopper for the Price of One!
>> This group can gain admission to Disneyland Park one day and Disney's California Adventure Park the next day with the purchase of one ticket!
>> Adults get in at kids prices with this vacation package!
>> Ticket upgrade, tour discounts, FREE photo souvenir for these groups!
>> Save up to $40.00 per ticket to Disneyland California!
>> Save $10.00 on admission to Universal Studios Hollywood and get a second visit for FREE!
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DISNEYLAND PARIS
>> Receive a FREE rental car upgrade in more than 45 European countries through March 31!
>> Bring the kids for FREE with this vacation package! They'll enjoy free accommodations, park tickets and more!
>> Stay one night and get one night FREE + breakfast!
>> This group saves 19 Euros per ticket to the Disneyland theme parks!
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VEGAS
>> Stay at this luxury resort & casino from $79 per night! Includes Room Upgrade, 2 FREE Drinks, 2-for-1 Breakfast, 2-for-1 Lunch, Admission for 2 to the Spa, and more!
>>Stay at this Resort & Casino from $69! Upgrade to a Suite from $89!
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BRANSON, MISSOURI
Free Accommodations for the military!
This luxury Branson golf resort community is offering two FREE nights - no strings attached - to active-duty U.S. military personnel on leave from the Middle East. Located just off the Branson Strip, it is conveniently situated between international award-winning theme park, Silver Dollar City, and Branson’s 49 live music theaters. Reservations will be accepted until January 1, 2008 for stays occurring before February 1, 2008.
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CRUISES
>> 14 cruise specials to Alaska, Canada, South Pacific, Southeast Asia, Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Caribbean, South America, Africa and the Indian Ocean!
>> 7-night Caribbean Cruises starting at $649 for Thanksgiving 2007!
>> Cruises to Europe and the Caribbean from $599 per person!
>> Inexpensive Shore Excursions and Tours!
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OTHER VACATION SPECIALS
>> Kids Sail FREE to Bermuda! Adult rates from $299 per person!
>> Save almost 50% on packages at Catalina Island, off the coast of California!
>> Beau Rivage Hotel and Casino - Biloxi, MS from $99 per night!
>> 5-night vacation in Helsinki, Finland from $599!
>> Travel to this Tropical Island and get a FREE passport!
>> 4-Night vacation package to Dominican Republic includes round-trip airfare and hotel accommodations FROMM $777!
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NEWS FROM AROUND THE "WORLD"
WALT DISNEY WORLD
This Day in Disney History
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Onondaga Community College in Syracuse, NY is the only community college to offer 12 credits in the Disney Theme Parks and Resorts College Program to students from across the USA. You can register at their website (Source: syracuse.com, 02/12/07)
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In case you were wondering...
"The average family going to the Magic Kingdom has 3.3 members, and 55 percent of them have arrived by plane. It takes the average Magic Kingdom family almost three years to save for the vacation, and more than 70 percent are repeat visitors."
And this useful tip: "When wait times for attractions are listed, they are always overestimated. If a wait time is listed as 30 minutes, it will likely take 20 to 25 minutes." (Source: mlive.com,02/11/07)
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How to improve your chances of being picked for a Disney Magical Moment
"Pins -- distributed at the resort hotels and parks -- also alert cast members to potential grantees. If it's your birthday, for example, you'll be given a pin that says as much. When you walk through a park, cast members are encouraged to say 'happy birthday' and make the day memorable. If you've just gotten married, are celebrating an anniversary, are visiting for the first time or may have some other reason to be singled out, you'll be given another kind of pin. 'It's a way of keeping track,' Wallace says. Without a button, a 'magical moment' is still possible. With one, it's practically guaranteed." (Source: siouxcityjournal.com, 02/12/07)
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Click here for photos of new toys from Mattel inspired by Disney's movie, CARS.
Click here for photos of new toys from Mattel inspired by Disney's movie, Ratatouille.
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Magical Beginnings is a Disney program which features entertainment for young children. The program includes one hour of early access to certain rides in Magic Kingdom's Fantasyland as well as a Playhouse Disney in Concert series at MGM featuring children's entertainment.
"From September 6 through October 28, Walt Disney World® Resort will host Little Ones Travel Time. During this special travel time, your family can dance and sing with Playhouse Disney in Concert... Playhouse Disney favorites - The Doodlebops, Johnny and the Sprites and Dan Zanes - are just a few of the acts scheduled to appear." (Source: Disney's official website.)
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A Review of Citricos at the Grand Floridian
"The reason for my recent visits to Citricos was the installation of a head chef to replace the hugely talented Gray Byrum... Filling Byrum's empty toque is Phil Ponticelli, who had been executive chef at Narcoossee's, also at the Grand Floridian... his menu keeps Citricos in the upper echelon of area restaurants." (Source: Orlando Sentinel, 02/11/06)
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On the Drawing Board...
Disney coming to a city near you:
"One concept is to create stand-alone versions of the Downtown Disney dining and shopping districts or resorts like the BoardWalk at Walt Disney World... [or] building a resort around an attraction like an indoor water-park or a theme like pirates or princesses... [or] building a family version of a casino, without the gambling..."
More cruise ships:
"business could double in the next few years, with a 'few more cruise ships.'"
Expanding Time-share Locations:
'Disney Vacation Club, is also plotting new locations. Outside of Florida, the company may consider locations such as California, Mexico and the Caribbean..."
(Source: online.wsj.com, 02/08/07)
Also see:
"Walt Disney Parks and Resorts is considering putting Disney-themed hotels and nightlife districts into downtown areas of major cities that don't currently have Disney properties... Disney also is contemplating small, immersive 'niche theme parks' and water parks in other cities, Rasulo said." (Source: Orlando Sentinel
, 02/08/07)
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"Hand-drawn animation, out of fashion in the computer age, experienced a rescue worthy of a fairy tale on Thursday, when Walt Disney animators announced they would bring back the art form to the big screen." (Source: yahoo.reuters.com, 02/08/07)
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Walt Disney World Monthly Calendar.
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DISNEYLAND CALIFORNIA
Disneyland Resort Calendar
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HONG KONG DISNEYLAND
"Disney has repair work ahead as it seeks to expand its media and merchandising businesses in China and looks at the possibility of building an even larger theme park near Shanghai. For Western companies, Disney's challenges highlight the difficulties international brands face as they try to tap China's lucrative and growing market. (Source: theledger.com, 02/11/07)
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Sheila writes:
"Would you have any idea where I can buy the Disney Shaped Pasta? You have such a wealth of knowledge on Disney I knew you would be the one to ask-- Thanks for all the work on the newsletters you do-Keep up the good work."
Ebay has it on auction. Examples I found:
* Snowman Mickey Mouse and bag of pasta shaped like Mickey
* Disney Mickey Mouse Mickeyroni and Pasta Sauce Macaroni
* Disney Mickey Mouse Italian Tri-Color Pasta
* Disney World Mickey Mouse Tri Color Pasta 1 lb Gift Bag
The French supermarket chain Carrefour has it, but only in France.
Disney theme parks have them. For Theme Park merchandise, call 407/363-6200 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM EDT.
Thanks again for the kind words!
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GM Opens Interactive ‘Fuel For Thought’ Exhibit at Walt Disney World Resort’s Epcot® Theme Park in Florida
‘Edutainment’ Experience Explores Fuel Cell, E85 and Hybrid Vehicle Technology
General Motors will bring the wonder of fuel cell technology, hybrid vehicles and ethanol-powered cars and trucks to life with the newly opened "Fuel For Thought" display at Walt Disney World Resort’s Epcot® theme park near Orlando, Florida. The exhibit features unique, interactive components to provide edutainment for visitors of all ages about advanced automotive technology and the road to a greener future.
"Epcot® is an amazing imaginative theme park," said Betsy Lazar, executive director of advertising and media operations for General Motors. "With the addition of ‘Fuel For Thought,’ visitors will now have an opportunity to explore innovative aspects and applications of automotive technology through a fun-filled experience."
"Fuel For Thought" is comprised of interactive kiosks and games, a special floor projection, plasma wall elements, bright graphics and messaging, vehicle displays with information conveyed through lighting and video, and live narrated presentations.
The walk through "Fuel For Thought" begins down a livegreengoyellow.com pathway designed with brilliant graphics and a plasma wall with an expansive photo of a cornfield. As visitors pass by, they will see the cornstalks parting in a wavelike fashion. The opposite wall is dotted with porthole-like windows that provide an introduction to different GM environmental activities throughout the world.
The yellow pathway leads up to the exhibit’s open bi-level space filled with a variety of activities to enjoy.
Five touch-screen games are stationed in the backside of the porthole-like windows, including a trivia game about hybrid technology, a Stalk Car racing game, and a memory game where one matches the photos from a fuel cell marathon.
Three free-standing kiosks have numerous buttons, dials, video screens, lighting effects, factoids and more for interactive learning about fuel cells, hybrids and E85. The kiosks provide learnings such as how a hydrogen atom is used ultimately in a fuel cell stack to create energy and eventually exhaust made of water.
The main exhibit space floor is highlighted by a giant projected circular graphic controlled by motion sensors. At one point the circle appears to hold corn kernels and as someone walks across it, the kernels pop into popcorn while E85 messages traverse the area. The themed graphic also presents an electricity show while emphasizing hybrid technology and a pool of water is at the forefront when fuel cell messages are shared.
An actual FlexFuel E85 compatible vehicle is housed on the main floor for visitors to climb in and out of, while one wall houses a Chevy Tahoe chassis that demonstrates through vibrant lighting effects how a two-mode hybrid works.
Upon exiting "Fuel For Thought," the future of the automotive industry is expanded upon with a display featuring the AUTOnomy. The AUTOnomy, first introduced at the North American International Auto Show in January 2002, marked a bold push from GM to reinvent the automobile. The world’s first vehicle designed from the ground up around a fuel cell propulsion system is viewable in a display surrounded by extensive graphics and looping video to watch, and features a live presentation narrator four times per hour.
"Epcot® is a place of endless possibilities for adults and children, and ‘Fuel For Thought’ provides a fun, interactive experience that shows the endless creativity of the General Motors team," said brad Rex, vice president of Epcot®. "We share GM’s passion for preserving our environment and are thrilled with this wonderful addition to Epcot®."
The "Fuel For Thought" exhibit is easily accessed upon exiting the thrill ride "Test Track presented by General Motors" in the park’s "Future World" section. Theme park admission is required to experience "Fuel For Thought." (Source: Press Release)
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Fizzy Fruit(TM) and HarperCollins to Launch KEEP MOVING FORWARD Sweepstakes to Promote Newest Disney Animated Feature
National Contest Offers Out-of-This-World Prize Pool, Including Space Camp(R) Adventure and Disney's "Meet The Robinsons" Movie Merchandise
The Fizzy Fruit(TM) Company and HarperCollins Children's Books today announced the impending launch of the KEEP MOVING FORWARD Sweepstakes to promote Disney's theatrical film release of "Meet The Robinsons," scheduled for March 30, 2007. The contest, which can be accessed by visiting FizzyFruit.com, HarperCollinsChildrens.com, or SpaceCamp.com, will run from March 1 to May 30, 2007. Intriguing prizes include a thrilling adventure at the world-famous Space Camp in Huntsville, Alabama, a newly released "Meet The Robinsons" book collection published by HarperCollins, film soundtracks from Walt Disney Records featuring the music of Rob Thomas and the music of the Jonas Brothers, and other movie paraphernalia...
The computer-animated "Meet The Robinsons" follows the adventures of Lewis, an orphan and budding inventor who yearns to find the family he's never known. Lewis is befriended by a mysterious stranger who takes him on a journey to the future, where Lewis discovers not only a world of flying cars and floating cities but also a secret that will change his life... and save the future. KEEP MOVING FORWARD is the Robinson family motto. The film is based upon William Joyce's book, "A Day with Wilbur Robinson," published by HarperCollins. (Source: Press Release)
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BUSCH GARDENS
"Floorless" SheiKra Raises the Bar on Thrills as the Bottom Drops Out On America’s First Dive Coaster
SheiKra’s legendary 200-foot, 90-degree vertical dive takes on a different point of view with new, floorless cars
Two years ago, Busch Gardens Africa introduced the world to a one-of-a-kind experience: 200 feet up, 90 degrees straight down. And that was just the beginning.
On June 16, the adventure park will reintroduce SheiKra to the world with a new twist: "floorless" cars that allow riders an unobstructed view of the 70 mph rush.
When SheiKra opened in May 2005, it signaled a new era in American roller coasters. As the nation’s first dive coaster and only the third in the world, SheiKra raised the bar with first-of-a-kind elements like a true 90-degree drop, an Immelmann loop and a second vertical dive into an underground tunnel. Now, technology has raised that bar even higher, introducing SheiKra’s fans to an even greater thrill.
Mechanically, SheiKra’s track will remain unchanged, with its combination of drops, inversions and a water feature finale. Psychologically, though, the effect of the floorless cars will be intense: SheiKra’s cars will continue to seat eight passengers across, three rows deep, but riders will no longer be able to brace themselves for Florida’s No. 1 thrill ride against the floor of the car. With the front rail gone, passengers in the first row, especially, will be completely exposed as they come over the crest of SheiKra’s signature 200-foot, 90-degree plunge.
Guests’ last day to experience SheiKra in its current form will be Memorial Day, May 28. The following day, America’s first dive coaster will close for approximately three weeks for the floorless conversion construction.
The coaster’s existing seats and shoulder harnesses will be fitted into new chassis that support only the chairs above and the wheels below. Between each row of seats will be nothing but open air.
The bulk of the changes occur at the loading platform, where retractable floors and handrails will be installed. As each floorless car comes into the station, the floors will raise into position, filling the gaps between the rows so that passengers may board. A pivoting handrail will swing into place in front of the car to assist those boarding the first row.
"Through the years, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay has set the standard for thrill rides, and I’m confident guests will agree that the park has raised the bar yet again with floorless SheiKra," said Dan Brown, executive vice president and general manager, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. "SheiKra’s enhancement, along with its unprecedented ride features, really reinforce Busch Gardens’ standing as Florida’s foremost adventure destination." (Source: Press Release)
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MILE HIGH CITY CHOSEN FOR THE WORLD PREMIERE OF DISNEY'S "THE LITTLE MERMAID" Tickets go on sale March 18, 2007.
Making a big splash in the 2007 season, and once again turning the national theatre spotlight on the Mile High City, is Disney’s brand new musical, The Little Mermaid. Denver Center Attractions (DCA) is thrilled at the opportunity to present a Disney premiere for the first time. Having hosted the opening of several national tours, including Disney’s The Lion King in 2002, The Denver Center for the Performing Arts is poised to make local theatre history. The Little Mermaid will play The Ellie Caulkins Opera House in the summer of 2007, making it the first Denver Center Attractions show to be presented in the venue. (Exact dates will be announced at a later date.)
"This project is terribly exciting and a huge coup for Denver," said Randy Weeks, President and Chief Operating Officer of The Denver Center for the Performing Arts. "We are looking forward to taking our relationship with Disney Theatricals to a new level next season."
"We are thrilled to be a part of this announcement of the 2007 Denver Center Attractions season," said Thomas Schumacher, producer and president of Disney Theatrical Productions. "We have enjoyed terrific theatrical engagements in Denver through the years, and so it makes perfect sense to work on our new musical here and have Denver become a part of our process."
Based on the Academy® Award-winning animated film and the classic fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen, The Little Mermaid is the story of a young mermaid named Ariel who longs to leave her father’s underwater kingdom and "be where the people are," a father’s struggle with his strong-willed daughter’s attempts to grow up too soon, a sea witch conspiring to settle a score and a prince looking for the girl with the perfect voice.
With a score composed by eight-time Academy Award-winner Alan Menken and his late partner Howard Ashman, The Little Mermaid will feature the classic songs "Part of Your World," "Kiss the Girl" and the Academy Award-winning Best Original Song, "Under the Sea," as well as nine new songs by Menken and lyricist Glen Slater. The book for the new musical is by Pulitzer Prize and Tony® Award-winning playwright Doug Wright.
Disney’s The Little Mermaid will come to life thanks to Menken, Slater, Wright and a visionary team of artists including Francesca Zambello (director), Stephen Mear (choreographer), George Tsypin (scenic design), Tatiana Noginova (costume design) and Tony Award-winner Natasha Katz (lighting design). Casting for this production will be announced at a later date. (Source: Press Release)
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See You Real Soon!
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February 14, 2007
Copyright © 1999 - 2007 by John P. Gross. All rights reserved.
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Hi Everyone! Happy Valentine's Day!
IMPORTANT NOTE: Disney typically raises its ticket prices early in the year. Members should contact our ticket agent before the increase! Now on with the show...
In this blog...
* Deals and specials - FREE night at the Walt Disney World Resorts, summer sale at these Luxury Resorts on Disney property, 2 SeaWorld Discovery Cove Specials, and 4 Alaska specials!
* The latest news from around the "World" - Disney may be coming to a city near you!
* Sheila writes about Disney-themed pasta
* GM's new "Fuel For Thought" exhibit opens at Epcot
* The date for the world premiere of "The Little Mermaid" announced
* Busch Gardens introduces "floorless cars" on SheiKra, America’s first Dive Coaster
* Sweepstakes to promote Disney's theatrical film release of "Meet The Robinsons"
* This week's coupon - Get a Head of the Line Pass to this popular night spot
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NEW THIS WEEK
WALT DISNEY WORLD
We now list 21 Sweepstakes to win a Walt Disney World/Florida/Disneyland/Southern California vacation!
NOTE: Walt Disney World's Vacation Package for Spring expires 02/18/07!
HOT! One of our providers is offering a super special for UK residents! Travelers from the UK get their 6th Night FREE when they stay at the Walt Disney World Resorts! Valid all 2007 and, the last time I checked, includes Christmas and New Year's Eve!
HOT! Stay at these luxury Resorts on Disney property this summer, August 5 - September 15, 2007, for only $125 per night! Hurry! You must make reservations by February 15, 2007!
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OUTSIDE WALT DISNEY WORLD
2 SeaWorld Discovery Cove Specials!
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OTHER VACATION SPECIALS
4 Alaska Specials
Summer and early fall are glorious times to experience Alaska. These resorts outside Denali National Park have introduced three new packages with savings of up to 50 percent:
1. Enjoy two nights for the price of one May 13 to June 6, 2007. You can book a night at one of four lodges for $199 and get the second night free.
2. This package, available May 13 through September 7, 2007, includes overnight accommodations, dinner theater and buffet breakfast for $148.99 per person.
3. This package, available June 7 through August 31, 2007, features a ride on the Alaska Railroad; two nights accommodations; a wilderness tour for two, with lunch included; dinner and breakfast for two. The price is $805.
The resorts also offer transportation from Anchorage or Fairbanks or additional tours and activities.
You can get another great Alaska deal for visits to Glacier Bay, Alaska, a three-million-acre reserve with 16 tidewater glaciers. Valid May 25 through June 17, 2007. Book one night for $150, you get the second night free.
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Below are just some of the deals drawn from over 50 pages of current specials posted at our password-protected members-only site:
WALT DISNEY WORLD
>> Save hundreds on this spring vacation package at Walt Disney World! Can add the dining plan!
>> FREE meals for Kids at these resorts on Disney property!
>> FREE Customized Park Maps for Walt Disney World!
>> This group can save up to $80.00 per night on Disney accommodations!
>> Deals for the military, teachers, government workers, nurses, Florida residents!
>> Receive a 5th Day FREE when you purchase a Walt Disney World 4-Day Magic Your Way Base or Hopper ticket with 14 day Expiration!
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OUTSIDE WALT DISNEY WORLD
>> Book 4 nights and get the 5th Night FREE at any Universal Orlando onsite hotel! Plus, receive a FREE room upgrade!
>> UK residents save 45% on tickets to this theme park!
>> This group saves $80.00 on day visits to SeaWorld's Discovery Cove!
>> Save 10% on SeaWorld's Discovery Cove packages!
>> Buy one ticket and get one FREE at this popular theme park!
>> Book your Tee Times at this site where rates start at $69!
>> Save up to 25% per night at Universal's Royal Pacific Resort!
>> FREE admission for kids to Tarzan, Lion King and Beauty and the Beast on Broadway!FREE admission for kids to Tarzan, Lion King and Beauty and the Beast on Broadway!
>> These teachers receive a FREE ticket to both Universal Orlando theme parks!
>> Save up to 40% at this Luxury Resort just 6 miles from Walt Disney World!
>> New Discounts available on tickets to SeaWorld and Busch Gardens! Good for 6 consecutive days, too!
>> All you can eat at Universal Studios or Islands of
Adventure for less than $20!
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DISNEY CRUISE LINE
* Three nights from $429!
* Four nights from $539!
* Seven nights Land & Sea from $899!
>> This group receives a $50 onboard credit good for buying merchandise, shore excursions, etc. on their 2007 Disney cruise!
>> New discount rates just posted for Florida residents and the military - rates too low to publish!
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DISNEYLAND CALIFORNIA
>> Book 2 nights at Universal Studios Hollywood and receive the 3rd night FREE! Plus! Enjoy a 2nd day admission to Universal Studios Hollywood for FREE!
>> This group gets a 2-Day Park Hopper for the Price of One!
>> This group can gain admission to Disneyland Park one day and Disney's California Adventure Park the next day with the purchase of one ticket!
>> Adults get in at kids prices with this vacation package!
>> Ticket upgrade, tour discounts, FREE photo souvenir for these groups!
>> Save up to $40.00 per ticket to Disneyland California!
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NEWS FROM AROUND THE "WORLD"
WALT DISNEY WORLD
This Day in Disney History
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Onondaga Community College in Syracuse, NY is the only community college to offer 12 credits in the Disney Theme Parks and Resorts College Program to students from across the USA. You can register at their website (Source: syracuse.com, 02/12/07)
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In case you were wondering...
"The average family going to the Magic Kingdom has 3.3 members, and 55 percent of them have arrived by plane. It takes the average Magic Kingdom family almost three years to save for the vacation, and more than 70 percent are repeat visitors."
And this useful tip: "When wait times for attractions are listed, they are always overestimated. If a wait time is listed as 30 minutes, it will likely take 20 to 25 minutes." (Source: mlive.com,02/11/07)
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How to improve your chances of being picked for a Disney Magical Moment
"Pins -- distributed at the resort hotels and parks -- also alert cast members to potential grantees. If it's your birthday, for example, you'll be given a pin that says as much. When you walk through a park, cast members are encouraged to say 'happy birthday' and make the day memorable. If you've just gotten married, are celebrating an anniversary, are visiting for the first time or may have some other reason to be singled out, you'll be given another kind of pin. 'It's a way of keeping track,' Wallace says. Without a button, a 'magical moment' is still possible. With one, it's practically guaranteed." (Source: siouxcityjournal.com, 02/12/07)
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Click here for photos of new toys from Mattel inspired by Disney's movie, CARS.
Click here for photos of new toys from Mattel inspired by Disney's movie, Ratatouille.
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Magical Beginnings is a Disney program which features entertainment for young children. The program includes one hour of early access to certain rides in Magic Kingdom's Fantasyland as well as a Playhouse Disney in Concert series at MGM featuring children's entertainment.
"From September 6 through October 28, Walt Disney World® Resort will host Little Ones Travel Time. During this special travel time, your family can dance and sing with Playhouse Disney in Concert... Playhouse Disney favorites - The Doodlebops, Johnny and the Sprites and Dan Zanes - are just a few of the acts scheduled to appear." (Source: Disney's official website.)
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A Review of Citricos at the Grand Floridian
"The reason for my recent visits to Citricos was the installation of a head chef to replace the hugely talented Gray Byrum... Filling Byrum's empty toque is Phil Ponticelli, who had been executive chef at Narcoossee's, also at the Grand Floridian... his menu keeps Citricos in the upper echelon of area restaurants." (Source: Orlando Sentinel, 02/11/06)
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On the Drawing Board...
Disney coming to a city near you:
"One concept is to create stand-alone versions of the Downtown Disney dining and shopping districts or resorts like the BoardWalk at Walt Disney World... [or] building a resort around an attraction like an indoor water-park or a theme like pirates or princesses... [or] building a family version of a casino, without the gambling..."
More cruise ships:
"business could double in the next few years, with a 'few more cruise ships.'"
Expanding Time-share Locations:
'Disney Vacation Club, is also plotting new locations. Outside of Florida, the company may consider locations such as California, Mexico and the Caribbean..."
(Source: online.wsj.com, 02/08/07)
Also see:
"Walt Disney Parks and Resorts is considering putting Disney-themed hotels and nightlife districts into downtown areas of major cities that don't currently have Disney properties... Disney also is contemplating small, immersive 'niche theme parks' and water parks in other cities, Rasulo said." (Source: Orlando Sentinel
, 02/08/07)
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"Hand-drawn animation, out of fashion in the computer age, experienced a rescue worthy of a fairy tale on Thursday, when Walt Disney animators announced they would bring back the art form to the big screen." (Source: yahoo.reuters.com, 02/08/07)
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HONG KONG DISNEYLAND
"Disney has repair work ahead as it seeks to expand its media and merchandising businesses in China and looks at the possibility of building an even larger theme park near Shanghai. For Western companies, Disney's challenges highlight the difficulties international brands face as they try to tap China's lucrative and growing market. (Source: theledger.com, 02/11/07)
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Sheila writes:
"Would you have any idea where I can buy the Disney Shaped Pasta? You have such a wealth of knowledge on Disney I knew you would be the one to ask-- Thanks for all the work on the newsletters you do-Keep up the good work."
Ebay has it on auction. Examples I found:
* Snowman Mickey Mouse and bag of pasta shaped like Mickey
* Disney Mickey Mouse Mickeyroni and Pasta Sauce Macaroni
* Disney Mickey Mouse Italian Tri-Color Pasta
* Disney World Mickey Mouse Tri Color Pasta 1 lb Gift Bag
The French supermarket chain Carrefour has it, but only in France.
Disney theme parks have them. For Theme Park merchandise, call 407/363-6200 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM EDT.
Thanks again for the kind words!
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GM Opens Interactive ‘Fuel For Thought’ Exhibit at Walt Disney World Resort’s Epcot® Theme Park in Florida
‘Edutainment’ Experience Explores Fuel Cell, E85 and Hybrid Vehicle Technology
General Motors will bring the wonder of fuel cell technology, hybrid vehicles and ethanol-powered cars and trucks to life with the newly opened "Fuel For Thought" display at Walt Disney World Resort’s Epcot® theme park near Orlando, Florida. The exhibit features unique, interactive components to provide edutainment for visitors of all ages about advanced automotive technology and the road to a greener future.
"Epcot® is an amazing imaginative theme park," said Betsy Lazar, executive director of advertising and media operations for General Motors. "With the addition of ‘Fuel For Thought,’ visitors will now have an opportunity to explore innovative aspects and applications of automotive technology through a fun-filled experience."
"Fuel For Thought" is comprised of interactive kiosks and games, a special floor projection, plasma wall elements, bright graphics and messaging, vehicle displays with information conveyed through lighting and video, and live narrated presentations.
The walk through "Fuel For Thought" begins down a livegreengoyellow.com pathway designed with brilliant graphics and a plasma wall with an expansive photo of a cornfield. As visitors pass by, they will see the cornstalks parting in a wavelike fashion. The opposite wall is dotted with porthole-like windows that provide an introduction to different GM environmental activities throughout the world.
The yellow pathway leads up to the exhibit’s open bi-level space filled with a variety of activities to enjoy.
Five touch-screen games are stationed in the backside of the porthole-like windows, including a trivia game about hybrid technology, a Stalk Car racing game, and a memory game where one matches the photos from a fuel cell marathon.
Three free-standing kiosks have numerous buttons, dials, video screens, lighting effects, factoids and more for interactive learning about fuel cells, hybrids and E85. The kiosks provide learnings such as how a hydrogen atom is used ultimately in a fuel cell stack to create energy and eventually exhaust made of water.
The main exhibit space floor is highlighted by a giant projected circular graphic controlled by motion sensors. At one point the circle appears to hold corn kernels and as someone walks across it, the kernels pop into popcorn while E85 messages traverse the area. The themed graphic also presents an electricity show while emphasizing hybrid technology and a pool of water is at the forefront when fuel cell messages are shared.
An actual FlexFuel E85 compatible vehicle is housed on the main floor for visitors to climb in and out of, while one wall houses a Chevy Tahoe chassis that demonstrates through vibrant lighting effects how a two-mode hybrid works.
Upon exiting "Fuel For Thought," the future of the automotive industry is expanded upon with a display featuring the AUTOnomy. The AUTOnomy, first introduced at the North American International Auto Show in January 2002, marked a bold push from GM to reinvent the automobile. The world’s first vehicle designed from the ground up around a fuel cell propulsion system is viewable in a display surrounded by extensive graphics and looping video to watch, and features a live presentation narrator four times per hour.
"Epcot® is a place of endless possibilities for adults and children, and ‘Fuel For Thought’ provides a fun, interactive experience that shows the endless creativity of the General Motors team," said brad Rex, vice president of Epcot®. "We share GM’s passion for preserving our environment and are thrilled with this wonderful addition to Epcot®."
The "Fuel For Thought" exhibit is easily accessed upon exiting the thrill ride "Test Track presented by General Motors" in the park’s "Future World" section. Theme park admission is required to experience "Fuel For Thought." (Source: Press Release)
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Fizzy Fruit(TM) and HarperCollins to Launch KEEP MOVING FORWARD Sweepstakes to Promote Newest Disney Animated Feature
National Contest Offers Out-of-This-World Prize Pool, Including Space Camp(R) Adventure and Disney's "Meet The Robinsons" Movie Merchandise
The Fizzy Fruit(TM) Company and HarperCollins Children's Books today announced the impending launch of the KEEP MOVING FORWARD Sweepstakes to promote Disney's theatrical film release of "Meet The Robinsons," scheduled for March 30, 2007. The contest, which can be accessed by visiting FizzyFruit.com, HarperCollinsChildrens.com, or SpaceCamp.com, will run from March 1 to May 30, 2007. Intriguing prizes include a thrilling adventure at the world-famous Space Camp in Huntsville, Alabama, a newly released "Meet The Robinsons" book collection published by HarperCollins, film soundtracks from Walt Disney Records featuring the music of Rob Thomas and the music of the Jonas Brothers, and other movie paraphernalia...
The computer-animated "Meet The Robinsons" follows the adventures of Lewis, an orphan and budding inventor who yearns to find the family he's never known. Lewis is befriended by a mysterious stranger who takes him on a journey to the future, where Lewis discovers not only a world of flying cars and floating cities but also a secret that will change his life... and save the future. KEEP MOVING FORWARD is the Robinson family motto. The film is based upon William Joyce's book, "A Day with Wilbur Robinson," published by HarperCollins. (Source: Press Release)
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BUSCH GARDENS
"Floorless" SheiKra Raises the Bar on Thrills as the Bottom Drops Out On America’s First Dive Coaster
SheiKra’s legendary 200-foot, 90-degree vertical dive takes on a different point of view with new, floorless cars
Two years ago, Busch Gardens Africa introduced the world to a one-of-a-kind experience: 200 feet up, 90 degrees straight down. And that was just the beginning.
On June 16, the adventure park will reintroduce SheiKra to the world with a new twist: "floorless" cars that allow riders an unobstructed view of the 70 mph rush.
When SheiKra opened in May 2005, it signaled a new era in American roller coasters. As the nation’s first dive coaster and only the third in the world, SheiKra raised the bar with first-of-a-kind elements like a true 90-degree drop, an Immelmann loop and a second vertical dive into an underground tunnel. Now, technology has raised that bar even higher, introducing SheiKra’s fans to an even greater thrill.
Mechanically, SheiKra’s track will remain unchanged, with its combination of drops, inversions and a water feature finale. Psychologically, though, the effect of the floorless cars will be intense: SheiKra’s cars will continue to seat eight passengers across, three rows deep, but riders will no longer be able to brace themselves for Florida’s No. 1 thrill ride against the floor of the car. With the front rail gone, passengers in the first row, especially, will be completely exposed as they come over the crest of SheiKra’s signature 200-foot, 90-degree plunge.
Guests’ last day to experience SheiKra in its current form will be Memorial Day, May 28. The following day, America’s first dive coaster will close for approximately three weeks for the floorless conversion construction.
The coaster’s existing seats and shoulder harnesses will be fitted into new chassis that support only the chairs above and the wheels below. Between each row of seats will be nothing but open air.
The bulk of the changes occur at the loading platform, where retractable floors and handrails will be installed. As each floorless car comes into the station, the floors will raise into position, filling the gaps between the rows so that passengers may board. A pivoting handrail will swing into place in front of the car to assist those boarding the first row.
"Through the years, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay has set the standard for thrill rides, and I’m confident guests will agree that the park has raised the bar yet again with floorless SheiKra," said Dan Brown, executive vice president and general manager, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. "SheiKra’s enhancement, along with its unprecedented ride features, really reinforce Busch Gardens’ standing as Florida’s foremost adventure destination." (Source: Press Release)
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MILE HIGH CITY CHOSEN FOR THE WORLD PREMIERE OF DISNEY'S "THE LITTLE MERMAID" Tickets go on sale March 18, 2007.
Making a big splash in the 2007 season, and once again turning the national theatre spotlight on the Mile High City, is Disney’s brand new musical, The Little Mermaid. Denver Center Attractions (DCA) is thrilled at the opportunity to present a Disney premiere for the first time. Having hosted the opening of several national tours, including Disney’s The Lion King in 2002, The Denver Center for the Performing Arts is poised to make local theatre history. The Little Mermaid will play The Ellie Caulkins Opera House in the summer of 2007, making it the first Denver Center Attractions show to be presented in the venue. (Exact dates will be announced at a later date.)
"This project is terribly exciting and a huge coup for Denver," said Randy Weeks, President and Chief Operating Officer of The Denver Center for the Performing Arts. "We are looking forward to taking our relationship with Disney Theatricals to a new level next season."
"We are thrilled to be a part of this announcement of the 2007 Denver Center Attractions season," said Thomas Schumacher, producer and president of Disney Theatrical Productions. "We have enjoyed terrific theatrical engagements in Denver through the years, and so it makes perfect sense to work on our new musical here and have Denver become a part of our process."
Based on the Academy® Award-winning animated film and the classic fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen, The Little Mermaid is the story of a young mermaid named Ariel who longs to leave her father’s underwater kingdom and "be where the people are," a father’s struggle with his strong-willed daughter’s attempts to grow up too soon, a sea witch conspiring to settle a score and a prince looking for the girl with the perfect voice.
With a score composed by eight-time Academy Award-winner Alan Menken and his late partner Howard Ashman, The Little Mermaid will feature the classic songs "Part of Your World," "Kiss the Girl" and the Academy Award-winning Best Original Song, "Under the Sea," as well as nine new songs by Menken and lyricist Glen Slater. The book for the new musical is by Pulitzer Prize and Tony® Award-winning playwright Doug Wright.
Disney’s The Little Mermaid will come to life thanks to Menken, Slater, Wright and a visionary team of artists including Francesca Zambello (director), Stephen Mear (choreographer), George Tsypin (scenic design), Tatiana Noginova (costume design) and Tony Award-winner Natasha Katz (lighting design). Casting for this production will be announced at a later date. (Source: Press Release)
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