Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy 2012

The Disney Fantasy has opened inventory through December 2012, as they have been able to confirm the ports of call for the eastern and western Caribbean itineraries on the Disney Fantasy and wanted to make these itineraries available to book as soon as possible. The Disney Dream- inventory open through August 2012. They are looking forward to offering a variety of itineraries to our guests, but we are not ready to share the details about future itineraries on our other ships for 2012 just yet. Coming soon.

A new deal should be released tomorrow for Walt Disney World for this summer! I'll keep you posted!

Splash Mountain

Splash Mountain, a popular flume ride at Magic Kingdom theme park, offers big thrills to big kids, teens and adults.

On Splash Mountain, Gotta Be Movin' On Say goodbye to Br'er Rabbit; he's leaving his home in search of a little more adventure, a bit of fortune and his laughing place—where he can live the life that suits him best. Watch as he outwits Br'er Bear and Br'er Fox, escapes their clutches and slips out of sticky situations. Plummet into dark caves and tumble over gentle waterfalls… until Br'er Rabbit's taunting catches up to him—and he's finally caught! From the confines of Br'er Fox's cave at the top of Chickapin Hill on Splash Mountain, Br'er Rabbit tricks Br'er Bear and Br'er Fox one more time. Don't throw me down, down, down into the briar-brimmed pond, he pleads. Anyplace but there! Of course, this is exactly what they do. Follow him as he plummets over the mountain peak on a 5-story (52.5 feet) fall that ends in a massive splashdown into the refreshing pond: Br'er Rabbit's home, his laughing place. After this ultimate plunge, drift past more southern critters aboard a lively Mississippi riverboat. Sing along with them, for it's a zip-a-dee-doo-dah day! Everyone has a Laughing Place—maybe Splash Mountain is yours.

The Backstory

The wise Br'er Frog has a premonition: if Br'er Rabbit leaves his comfortable briar-patch home on Splash Mountain—protected by the prickly plants and dense, thorny vines—he'll be caught by Br'er Bear and Br'er Fox for sure! Br'er Frog's words don't stop Br'er Rabbit from movin' on. Join him on his journey around and through Splash Mountain.

Will You Get Wet?

The twists, turns and 3 dips that lead to the grand drop down 5 stories of rushing water will either get you damp or drenched. If soaked is your goal, request a seat in the front or sit on the right side of the hollowed-out log. Other Disney Mountains One of 3 Magic Kingdom "mountain" attractions, Splash Mountain shares its big thrill classification with Space Mountain and its location in the Frontierland area with the mild but wild Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. Splash Mountain is a themed log flume attraction at Disneyland, Tokyo Disneyland, and the Magic Kingdom, based on the characters, stories and songs from the 1946 Disney film Song of the South. Although there are variations in the story and features between the three locations, each installation of Splash Mountain begins with a peaceful outdoor float-through that leads to indoor dark ride segments, with a climactic steep drop into a "briar patch" followed by an indoor finale.

Story

The different versions of Splash Mountain feature similar stories, albeit with small differences. Each ride presents scenes taken from the animated segments of Song of the South. It tells the story of the adventures of Br'er Rabbit, a mischievous rabbit that leaves his home in the briar patch to look for his "laughing place." Unfortunately for him, Br'er Fox and Br'er Bear, the antagonists of this story, are determined to catch and eat him.

History

At the time it was built, Splash Mountain was one of the most expensive projects created by Walt Disney Imagineering ($75 million). Imagineer Tony Baxter wanted to attract guests to the often empty Bear Country land and make use of the audio-animatronics from America Sings, which was receiving poor attendance. According to Alice Davis (wife of the late Marc Davis), when America Sings closed in April 1988, production of Disneyland's Splash Mountain had gone way over budget. The only way to recover was to close down America Sings and use the characters from that attraction. Baxter and his team developed the concept of Zip-a-Dee River Run, which would incorporate scenes from Song of the South. The name was later changed to Splash Mountain after then-CEO Michael Eisner's mostly-ignored suggestion that the attraction be used to help market the film Splash. The characters from America Sings were used in many scenes, though all of the main characters were specifically designed for Splash Mountain. Dave Feiten was then brought in to animate and fix story and staging problems. Feiten then moved nearly all of the animatronics to new locations and then took out 10 animatronic figures and removed them from the ride completely to improve the show. A version of the popular attraction was planned for Disneyland Paris but scrapped due to budget reasons and the cold weather in Europe.

Location: Magic Kingdom Theme Park Frontierland

Height Requirement:40 inches (102cm) or taller

Category:Water Rides Thrill Rides Indoor

FASTPASS Service

Rider Swap

Pal Mickey Wheelchair Accessible - must transfer from wheelchair

Sneak peek of new interactive Haunted Mansion queue

Last week, Disney provided a sneak peek into the developments in the new interactive queue area for the Haunted Mansion. Disney Imagineers Eric Goodman and Pete Carsillo take you through a look at just some of the new features of the expanded area, including a close-up look at the Decomposing Composer's Crypt, with its interactive instruments. Some of the gravestones formerly seen in the "graveyard" adjacent to the old queue now appear in new locations (some of which seem incongruent for a grave marker, as there's no room for a body underneath), and there's a new wall of crypts with inscriptions honoring those who worked on the creation of the Haunted Mansion. One interesting new feature of the queue is a hidden cryptogram puzzle. If you're planning on visiting the attraction in the near future, you may want to save the puzzle to solve on your own. If you can't wait, Ricky Brigante of Inside the Magic has solved it for you. Ricky does a nice job of exposing the puzzle in layers, so you can see as much as you want without completely spoiling it, if you like.

Some of the markers moved from the Haunted Mansion's old graveyard (such as Master Gracey at center) are placed on plots of ground too small to believe that a body is buried beneath them. Photo by J. Jeff Kober.

Look for the new queue to officially open around the end of the month. Attention Foolish Mortals: Walt Disney Imagineering has an exclusive first look at the new interactive queue being added to the Haunted Mansion attraction Magic Kingdom Park - and it’s something you’ll want to check out. http://www.viddler.com/explore/disneyparks/videos/718/

Article from http://www.mouseplanet.com

Mission: SPACE

Mission: SPACE, a motion simulator ride at Epcot theme park, is as close as you can get to blasting off into space without leaving Earth. This attraction for big kids, teens and adults realistically mimics what an astronaut might experience during a space flight to Mars.

Each member of your astronaut team has a challenging role in a dynamic and daring cosmic mission dodging meteors and navigating nebulae. Mission: SPACE is available in 2 versions—select the Orange Team for exhilarating and intense training or opt for the Green Team and have a less intense galactic adventure.

Pre-Show for Mission: SPACE

You are invited to train for the very first mission to Mars aboard the X-2 Deep Space Shuttle at the International Space Training Center (ISTC) on the 75th anniversary of man's first mission into space. Make your way to the Recruiting Center where you will choose a team—comprised of 4 members—for training.

Each team member will be given an on-board position with unique assignments to perform during the mission. The positions include Navigator, Pilot, Commander and Engineer. Before beginning the training exercise, trainees will watch an introductory video about the mission starring actor Gary Sinise.

The Journey to Mars

After the mission briefing, make your way inside the space capsule—sitting side by side with the other members of your team. Feel the rush of take-off as you embark on a thrill-packed training adventure through space to Mars.

During the simulation, rocket around the moon, experience a brief period of simulated hypersleep, and land on the reddened surface of Mars, before blasting back to Earth.

Select the Orange Team or the Green Team

Mission: SPACE utilizes a multiple-arm centrifuge that spins and tilts to simulate the illusion of speed and gravitational forces. Realistic sounds from overhead and vivid video images only add to the experience of the simulation.

As an astronaut in training, you are given the choice to be a part of the Orange Team or the Green Team.

The Orange Team is a more intense training session and is the original version of the attraction, where you will experience forces up to 2.4G—more than twice the force of the Earth's gravitational pull.

The Green Team has a less intense experience. You do not feel forces up to 2.4G when choosing this option. If you are prone to motion sickness, you should opt for the Green Team.

Post-Show of Mission: SPACE

After the attraction, visit the Mission: SPACE Advanced Training Lab, an interactive play space for Guests of all ages where you can compete in Mission: SPACE Race, enjoy an arcade-style game where you can explore Mars on foot, or create video postcards that can be sent via e-mail.

Guest Policies

• Due to the nature of the experience, service animals are not permitted on this attraction.


• Video Captioning is available on selected monitors in this attraction. Please visit Guest Relations to obtain an activator.


• May cause motion sickness. Please see Cast Member at the attraction for further cautionary information.


• Guests with young children may take turns experiencing attractions. See a Cast Member for additional information.


• For safety, you should be in good health and free from high blood pressure, heart, back or neck problems, motion sickness or other conditions that could be aggravated by this adventure.


• Guests may rent attraction translation device units at Guest Relations locations in the Theme Parks with a refundable deposit.


• Guests must transfer from motorized scooter or ECV to an available wheelchair, then from the wheelchair to the attraction/ride vehicle.


• Disney's FASTPASS service, a reservation system that reduces time spent in line, is available for this attraction.


• Expectant mothers should not ride.


• Guests must transfer from their wheelchair, motorized scooter or ECV to board the ride vehicle.

Location: Epcot Theme Park Mission: SPACE Pavilion

Height Requirement: 44 inches (112cm) or taller

Category: Thrill Rides, Mild but Wild, Rides Indoor

FASTPASS Service Rider Swap Language Translation Pal Mickey Wheelchair Accessible Must transfer from wheelchair Hearing Disabilities

Quick Tips

To avoid long waits, don't make the Spaceship Earth attraction at Epcot theme park your first stop in the morning because it is the most popular in the morning. The wait will be shorter at any other part of the day.

Fun Facts

To develop the story and design of Mission: SPACE, Walt Disney Imagineers worked with more than 25 space experts from both NASA and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, including 5 astronauts.

Finding Nemo - The Musical

GET RESERVED SEATING AT FINDING NEMO: THE MUSICAL
Guests who have an Advanced Dining Reservation at Animal Kingdom's Tusker House restaurant for dining during select times will receive a ticket for reserved seating at the performance of "Finding Nemo the Musical." It is asked that you arrive 30 minutes prior to the performance.

Seating at Tusker House from 1:00-1:40 will be eligible for the 3:15 performance.

Seating at Tusker House from 1:50-2:45 will be eligible for the 4:45 performance.

Finding Nemo – The Musical captures the heart, humor, characters and story from the Disney·Pixar animated film Finding Nemo and adapts them into a mesmerizing 30-minute Broadway-style musical stage show. The performance is for audiences of all ages in the air-conditioned Theater in the Wild in the DinoLand U.S.A. area at Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park.

It's a big, blue beautiful world, but not without its dangers, as the overprotective clownfish father, Marlin, his curious son, Nemo, and their friend, Dory, find out in this big fish story—complete with new musical numbers that take their cue from lines from the movie, including "Just Keep Swimming" and "Go with the Flow."

The innovative lighting, sound, special effects and stunning theatrical puppets—some as large as cars—make Finding Nemo – The Musical a must "sea" production.

Through the use of puppetry, acrobats, dancers performing against an animated backdrop, "Finding Nemo" comes to life with new songs written by Tony Award-winning Avenue Q composer Robert Lopez and his wife, Kristen Anderson-Lopez, would "combine puppets, dancers, acrobats and animated backdrops" and open in late 2006. Tony Award-winning director Peter Brosius signed on to direct the show, with Michael Curry (puppet designer), who designed puppets for Disney's successful stage version of The Lion King, serving as leading puppet and production designer.

Anderson-Lopez said that the couple agreed to write the adaptation of "one of their favorite movies of all time" after considering "The idea of people coming in [to see the musical] at 4, 5 or 6 and saying, 'I want to do that'....So we want to take it as seriously as we would a Broadway show." To condense the feature-length film to thirty minutes, she said she and Lopez focused on a single theme from the movie, the idea that "The world's dangerous and beautiful."

The forty-minute show (which is performed five times daily) opened on January 2, 2007. Several musical numbers took direct inspiration from lines in the film, including "(In The) Big Blue World," "Fish Are Friends, Not Food," "Just Keep Swimming," and "Go With the Flow." In January 2007, a New York studio recording of the show was released on iTunes, with Lopez and Anderson-Lopez providing the voices for Marlin and Dory, respectively. Avenue Q star Stephanie D'Abruzzo also appeared on the recording, as Sheldon/Deb.

Nemo was the first non-musical animated film to which Disney added songs to produce a stage musical. In 2009 Finding Nemo - The Musical was honored with a Thea award for Best Live Show from the Themed Entertainment Association.

Astro-Jets opened March 24, 1956 at Disneyland

In 1956, the first rocket-spinner attraction opened at Disneyland and was known as the Astro Jets. The attraction was made by Klaus Company Bavaria and similar to several versions found in traveling carnivals. The "jets" made a 50-foot circle around a large red-checkered rocket and guests were able climb upwards of 36 feet in their ride vehicles from the ground level they were boarded at. The attraction stood between the Submarine Voyage and Rocket to the Moon.

The name Astro Jets was changed in 1964 when United Airlines, as a new park sponsor (sponsoring "The Enchanted Tiki Room"), contended the name was free advertising for American Airlines' coast-to-coast Astrojet service. After this dispute, the name was changed to Tomorrowland Jets. The name lasted until September 1966, when the attraction was closed to make room for the new renovated Tomorrowland.

The attraction returned in August 1967 as the Rocket Jets. This version was located on top of the new PeopleMover platform, and was accessible from ground level via an elevator. The focal point of this version was its replica Saturn V/NASA-themed rocket in the center. This version remained open until 1997, when it closed for renovations with the rest of Tomorrowland. The new form of the attraction opened one year later as Astro Orbitor. The new version is a replica of the Orbitron, Machines Volantes at Disneyland Paris.

The Astro Orbitor was planned to be placed where the Rocket Jets were, but weighed too much for the current building. Instead, it was relocated to the entrance of Tomorrowland, and placed on ground level, thus making the ride the new focal point as guests step from the main plaza of Disneyland into Tomorrowland. One concept drawing had guests boarding the attraction underground and others had the center of the attraction featuring a water moat (similar to the "Dumbo the Flying Elephant" attraction in Fantasyland). Both ideas were never carried out.

The mechanism for Rocket Jets on top of the PeopleMover was re-used as a kinetic satellite-themed sculpture known as Observatron was built out of the ride's skeletal structure. The Observatron was originally planned to come to life every fifteen minutes and appear to summon signs from the skies, while a selected soundtrack (such as selected music pieces from Space Mountain and Le Visionarium at Disneyland Paris) would play over Tomorrowland. However, the mechanism has been prone to failure and occasionally will be inactive for periods of months or only play sporadically on certain days.

In April 2009, the Astro Orbitor closed for refurbishment and was stripped down to its skeletal structure. It reopened in June 2009 with a silver, blue, red, and gold trim color scheme.

Guest Assistance Card FAQ

What is the Guest Assistance Card, or GAC?
The Guest Assistance Card (GAC) at Walt Disney World is also called the Special Assistance Pass (SAP) at Disneyland. Both refer to the basically the same thing. The GAC used to be called the Special Assistance Pass. The name was changed to Guest Assistance Card a few years ago because some people thought it was a “front-of-the-line” pass, which caused some confusion between guests and cast members. Some people think there is a back door into most rides that they will get to use if they have a GAC and that's almost never the case -- many attractions have mainstream access. Always ask the Cast Members at the attraction how to proceed, and please do not expect front-of-line access.

The GAC is not used to jump the lines, it is used to help special needs travelers get access to attractions that they would otherwise not be able to see due to health, mobility, or major developmental and psychological issues. You may be allowed to bypass the lines, but you should still expect to wait. Examples of people who might benefit from using the GAC include folks of all ages and backgrounds, whether their need is temporary or permanent:

• People with mobility issues that would keep them from being able to stand in long queues who are not using wheelchairs, ECVs or canes;
  
• People who are particularly heat or sun sensitive to the point that it endangers their health or safety because of health conditions such as Lupus and Multiple Sclerosis, or people who are on certain medications;
  
• Families traveling with special needs children or adults who have health, psychological or hypersensitivity issues that make it difficult to remain in crowded queues;


• People who are easily fatigued or in pain due to serious health problems (heart, emphysema, arthritis, etc.) who plan to be ambulatory inside pavilions and attractions but park their wheelchair or ECV outside, or choose not to use wheelchairs. They get access to the seating without stairs in shows, for example. Also use of alternate entrances in places where the queue is not mainstream and there are stairs or a climb.

How do you get a GAC?
You can go to Guest Relations at the entrance of any of the Disney parks and request one. You don't need a doctor's letter or any evidence to show that you need one, although many people do take a doctor’s letter for backup. You do need to be able to explain what your problems are and what assistance you need. The GAC is not a convenience; it is a tool for access. Guest Services Cast Members are responsible for determining who will be given the GAC... it helps to be prepared and know what to ask for, and how, before you go.

How long is it valid?
If you are given a GAC, it will be good at all the Disney parks for the length of your vacation. You don't need to get one for each park or for each day. You do need to get a new card on your next vacation to WDW; it is only good for one trip.

What does it allow you to do?
The cards all look the same, but each card has different instructions stamped on. We are aware of 5 different messages; there may be more.

• Allows a stroller to be used as a wheelchair in mainstream queues and at alternate entrances. ECVs and wheelchairs can be taken into any building or line without having any pass or card. This allows strollers to use the same alternate entrances.
  
• Allows a waiting spot shaded from the sun if the line is "in the sun for an excessive amount of time." Fo most of the lines, the largest part of the line inside a building or under a roof or shade. Some of the outdoor lines are even air-conditioned to avoid getting too hot. This is helpful to people who are sun or heat sensitive.


• Allows an alternate entrance waiting area for people who can't wait in line. This one is mostly used for children/adults with conditions like autism, ADD or other health problems that make waiting in line difficult or dangerous for them or the people with them. This would also apply to people who suffer from agoraphobia or severe panic attacks that would make waiting in line in close contact with other people impossible. Also, this is used for people who are immunosuppressed and need to avoid infection.


• Allows ‘front and center’ seating at shows, for people with severe visual impairments


• Kids at WDW thru the Make A Wish or similar organizations. This card allows "front of line" access because these kids are very fragile and have a life threatening condition. These cards are arranged thru WDW and Make a Wish or Give Kids the World as part of their visit.

For the first 3 categories, you will be asked to use FastPass if available and you are told that the card will not allow immediate access to rides/attractions. You will often still need to wait; it just may be in a different place.

Do you need a GAC if you have a wheelchair or ECV?
Maybe, maybe not. If you have a wheelchair or ECV, cane or crutches, you will not need a GAC unless you have a medical reason not to be in the mainstream lines.

If you have a legitimate reason for a GAC as outlined above, then you need to advocate for yourself at Guest Services in order to get the GAC. They may try to tell you that you do not need the GAC because the wheelchair or ECV will be enough to let the CMs at the attractions know that you need to use the accessible entrances. This is true if your reasons for being in the wheelchair or ECV are only due to mobility issues. However, if you plan to leave your wheelchair or ECV at the entrance of an attraction or pavilion and walk inside, having a GAC will alert the CMs that you need to use the accessible seating or boarding areas inside the attraction.

If you have medical or major psychological issues that would prevent you from being able to use the mainstream, wheelchair-accessible lines along with all other guests to the point that you would have to miss the attraction or it would endanger your health, then you will need the GAC.

About using the GAC when you need it...Many people feel embarrassed, or like they are cheating if they ask for a GAC. Please don't think that using the GAC to get to alternate waiting or boarding areas is just a 'bump in' to the line... remember:

• You are paying the same as everyone else at the park.


• It will take you longer time and more physical energy to move from one attraction to another.
  
• You will most likely not stay in the parks as long as average guests.
  
• You will need to spend more time resting and refreshing in between attractions.

Perhaps other people arrive at the line ahead of you, but you have every right to enjoy the attractions at your pace. Disney has this program in place to help you get the most enjoyment possible from your visit to the park It isn't something for you to feel embarrassed or self-conscious about, when you really need it. It is not the same as a front-of-line pass, and there will be times when you may wait longer than people in the regular queue.

The Tree of Life in Disney's Animal Kingdom

The Tree of Life, a sculpted 14-story (145-foot tall), 50-foot wide tree, is the centerpiece and icon in Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park.

Carved into the fifty eight foot wide trunk of the tree are three hundred and twenty-five animals. The carvings were created by twenty different artists. There is also a carving of Mickey Mouse hidden in the tree. Different animals can be seen in the tree as the lighting changes throughout the day.

Paths known as Discovery Island Trails weave around and through this homage to nature. Stroll the trails to see a swirling tapestry of 325 animals carved into the bark of this massive attraction. Look for creatures like Galapagos tortoises, lemurs and cotton-top tarmarins.




A theater is housed in the Tree of Life root system where the It's Tough to be a Bug! show is performed. This 8-minute, 3D movie and multimedia show features Flik, everybody's favorite ant, and his grasshopper friend, Hopper, from the Disney·Pixar film A Bug's Life—along with a supporting cast of insects and arachnids who provide a suprising look into the animal kingdom.

Don't miss the Tree of Life, and be sure to inspect its carvings carefully. There may even be a famous mouse hiding among its branches!

Guest Policies

•Guests may remain in their wheelchair, motorized scooter or ECV to experience the attraction.

Late Spring Room-Only Offer

Book by May 28, 2011, and you can save up to 25%* on a stay at one of the Hotels of the Disneyland® Resort, for arrivals most nights April 17 – June 18, 2011.

Booking Window:
March 21 – May 28, 2011

Travel Window:
This offer is available for arrivals most nights April 17 – June 18, 2011. Travel on this offer must be completed by June 19, 2011.

Upgrades:
Turn your getaway into a memorable vacation by upgrading your stay to a two-night or longer vacation package, including Theme Park tickets and magical extras.

*25% savings based on the non-discounted price for the same room at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel® & Spa. Offer valid for arrivals most nights from April 17, 2011 through June 18, 2011 when booked between March 21, 2011 and May 28, 2011. Travel must be completed by June 19, 2011. Other restrictions apply. Applies only to standard and concierge level rooms and not valid with previously booked rooms. Other room rates and hotel rates will vary. Excludes taxes and fees. Advance reservations required. Subject to availability as the number of rooms allocated for this offer is restricted. Limit two (2) rooms per reservation and five (5) people maximum per room. Not valid in combination with any other hotel discounts or offers. Subject to change without notice.

Pirates of the Caribbean opens at Disneyland March 18, 1967

The popular Pirates of the Caribbean ride at Disneyland in California is a ride based on a darker theme than some of the other rides are. This attraction was the last ride that had Walt Disney's hand in the design process.

Located in the New Orleans section of Disneyland, the Pirates of the Caribbean ride is a must-see attraction. New Oleans Square is very cool, modeled after its namesake during the the antebellum period. A United States flag with 31 stars on it, circa 1850s, flies over the area.

As you line up for the ride, you'll see that the boat dock's sign overhead has the name of Jean Lafitte (spelled incorrectly though as "Laffite"), a famous pirate who fought in the "Battle of New Orleans" and in the "War of 1812".

This pirate adventure is a boat ride that takes place indoors and is complete with cannon blasts, burning buildings, and gunshots. The animatronic pirates pillage and cavort around to the tune of "Yo Ho (A Pirate's Life for Me)" which was composed by Xavier Atencio and George Bruns.

The original plans drafted for the ride in the 1950s had this attraction as just a wax museum to walk through and view pirates throughout history. After the 1064 World's Fair in New York, the attraction then changed to a boat ride involving various elaborate scenarios highlighted with audio-animatronically operated characters. The audio-animatronics greatly enhanced Disneyland's features. Marc Davis then created amusing skits with fictional pirates for the final version of the attraction.

Pirates of the Caribbean opened in 1967 on March 18th. It was the largest of the audio-animatronic attraction at Disneyland at that time.


Interesting Facts

Hanging over the bar located in the scene of the crew's quarters, is a portrait of a woman pirate; this is Marc Davis' original creation. There is also a scene with a pirate captain along with some captured women being sold for brides that is used for testing any developments or updates as far as the audio-animatronics go. Most of the new ideas are tested on the Captain before being added to any other character. This means that his actions are more expressive and lifelike than all the other figures run by this method at Disneyland.

One scene in this attraction shows pirates chasing women in a circle. Over the years, this particular scene has changed many times, due to public opinion happening at the time. This was modified a few times through various ways. The last modification just has pirates chasing each other both holding onto a treasure chest in order to promote the 2006 movie, "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest." This was the second of the films inspired by this attraction. If you take a close look, you'll also discover animatronic Cap'n Jack Sparrow roaming the area, too.

This ride became so popular that the visitors to the Florida Walt Disney World complained it was not there. Due to popular demand, the Pirates of the Caribbean ride was added to Disney World, though it was never part of the original plans to include.

This ride may not be suitable for young children due to some of the special effects. It's a dark ride with a lot of noise and fire. At the start, your boat drops down over two small waterfalls, so be prepared to get a little wet. It took me a couple years to get my kids to ride this, now it is one of their favorites! I recommend if you plan on taking young children on rides like Pirates or Haunted Mansion to have them watch it on YouTube a few times first so that they will be prepared and have a more enjoyable experience. I know with mine, they always worry more that they need to about the unknown and then after the experience tell me that it really was more fun than they expected!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTQ5eWBlApY

Test Track grand opening March 17, 1999

Test Track is an attraction at Epcot at the Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, sponsored by General Motors. The ride is a simulated excursion through the rigorous testing procedures that General Motors uses to evaluate its vehicles, culminating in a high-speed drive around the exterior of the attraction.

Test Track opened to the public on December 19, 1998 after a long delay due to problems revealed during testing and changes to the ride design. It had many opening dates that it missed, such as May 1997 and August 1998. It replaced the World of Motion, though it uses the same ride building. It did not receive its official grand opening until March 17, 1999.

Guests ride in futuristic "test vehicles" in a GM "testing facility" and are taken through a series of assessments to illustrate how automobile prototype evaluations are conducted. The highlight of the attraction is a speed trial on a track around the exterior of the Test Track building at a top speed of 65 miles per hour (104.6 km/h) on a 50-degree banked curve, making it the fastest Disney theme park attraction ever built, next to California Screamin', Rock 'n' Roller Coaster and Tokyo DisneySea's Journey to the Center of the Earth (which uses an improved version of Test Track's ride system).

During the entering of the queue, guest view a sample repair and test shop. As guests enter the queue in the welcome center they are shown tests performed on cars and parts before they are released. The queue winds past different tests for tires, car doors, an anechoic chamber for radio receivers, and an area for crash test dummies to be tested. At the end of the queue a group of guests are brought into a briefing room where they are shown automobile testing facilities and examples of tests being performed. The host, Bill McKim ( John Michael Higgins ) tells the guests that they will take part in some of these tests and tells the technician Sherrie what tests to set up. Small videos of each test are shown as he speaks. He finally tells her to choose one final "surprise test," and a video of a car crashing into a barrier is shown as a door is opened for guests to enter the interior queue.

Upon reaching the end of this second queue guests are loaded into the test cars to begin. Upon dispatching from the loading dock, the car is brought through an accelerated hill climb. Next, the car's suspension is tested over different road surfaces, including bricks and cobblestones. Next, the car's anti-lock braking system is turned off and the car tries to navigate a course of cones, knocking many over in the process. The anti-lock brakes are then turned back on and a similar cone course is navigated easily. Guests are shown a video overlay of the difference. Next, the cars are brought through environmental chambers: a hot chamber of 110°F (43°C), a cold chamber of 10°F (-13°C), and a corrosion chamber. The nozzles on the corrosion robots are actually Hidden Mickeys.

The handling of the car is tested next. It climbs a set of hills with blind turns while increasing its speed each time. At the top the car almost crashes into an oncoming semi-truck before swerving out of the way. The car is now on the final test shown in the briefing room: the barrier test. The car lines up across from a barrier and begins to accelerate towards it. Just before hitting the barrier a series of flashes occur, where a picture of the guests is taken, and the barrier opens to a track outside. The car takes a lap around the building with banked turns and a max speed of 65 mph (104.6 km/h). As the car returns to the loading dock a thermal scan is taken of the guests and shown on a large screen.

Like many Disney attractions, Test Track exits into a themed gift shop featuring merchandise associated with the attraction. Guests can also view and purchase photos taken of their vehicle on the ride or scan their Photopass to view or purchase the photos later. There is also an area where there is a showroom of all new, prototype, or legendary GM vehicles.

Disney's Oceaneer Club

One of our favorite things about cruising with Disney is the children's programs. I love the fact that my kids look forward to time in the children's areas and my husband and I get to look forward to time together on vacation! I thought you would be interested in knowing more:

Disney's Oceaneer Club is a children's activity center located on Deck 5, Midship on the Disney Dream. It is the perfect place for children 3 to 10 years of age to immerse themselves in the imaginative worlds that only Disney could create, while performing on stage, playing games and enjoying a wide variety of supervised activities.
Design
The Oceaneer Club's central rotunda is its main gathering place and, at the same time, a portal to other "lands," including Andy's Room, Monster's Academy, Pixie Hollow and Disney's Explorer Pod. It provides a welcome environment for children, featuring twinkling constellations of Disney characters on its ceiling and sparkling pixie dust. The room's focal point is a stage area where kids can create and star in their own theatrical plays, join storytelling sessions and attend special visits by the world-famous Disney character, both in person and virtually.

The rotunda also has a 103-inch plasma screen for watching movies and for magically awesome interactions with Crush, the animated sea turtle from Disney•Pixar's Finding Nemo, who speaks like a surfer dude. The turtle personally chats with kids during his real-time animated appearances, asking them about themselves and the human world they inhabit. It's way cool!

Disney's Oceaneer Club includes:

• 4 distinctly themed play areas
• Computer banks with child-friendly computers
• A reading area
• A small stage for games
• Multiple televisions
• Play structures
• A giant TV screen

Exact operating hours are soon to be determined. However, operating times are likely to vary, so once you're onboard check the Personal Navigator—the Disney Cruise Line daily newsletter detailing all there is to see and do—for the most accurate times.

Themed Spaces
Branching off from the central rotunda, Disney's Oceaneer Club includes 4 themed spaces:

Andy's Room - Inside this vibrantly-colored room, the world of Disney•Pixar's Toy Story comes to life. Children feel toy-sized, because everything around them is built large scale. Throughout this space, kids can play with larger-than-life characters from the animated film, including Rex the dinosaur, Hamm the piggy bank and Mr. Potato Head. This room also features a huge Slinky Dog structure that kids can climb through.

Monsters Academy - This area is based on the Disney•Pixar animated film Monsters, Inc., the centerpiece being an elaborately themed play structure, where kids can immerse themselves in the world of Monstropolis. It also boasts computers with unique interactive games.

Pixie Hollow - Inspired by the series of Tinkerbell movies, this fun interactive space transports children to the magical world inhabited by fairies. A pixie dust tree stands in the corner of the room, with glittering lights twinkling among its leaves, and fun acorn and mushroom stools are sprinkled about for children to sit on. This endearing and tranquil environment is designed for dress-up play, individual craft projects and storytelling sessions.

Explorer Pod - Children can explore the Nemo Sub—a scaled version of a submarine inspired by the Disney•Pixar animated film Finding Nemo. The bright blue and yellow submarine surrounded by a seascape features virtual environments for children to discover. Onboard the blue and yellow submarine has 16 interactive computers stations for fun-filled individual or group games.

What makes Disney's Oceaneer Club even more magical is an endless supply of toys and games, an open seating area for arts and crafts, and ongoing Disney movies. Mats for naps are also available.

Dining at Disney's Oceaneer Club
Children are invited to enjoy lunch and dinner at Disney's Oceaneer Club. Additionally, snack and beverages are served throughout the day.

Registration and Check-In
Registering your little one for Disney's Oceaneer Club can be made at the terminal or once onboard the ship.

Upon boarding the ship on Embarkation Day, both children and parents must check in at the front desk at Disney's Oceaneer Club, on Deck 5, Midship. During this confirmation process, parents will fill out final paperwork and receive a pager in the event the counselors need to make contact. Additionally, children will receive a wristband indicating that they are part of Disney's Oceaneer Club.

During the registration process, parents are invited to tour the facility, meet the counselors and learn more about the many activities offered.

Children with Special Needs
Children with special needs are welcome at Disney's Oceaneer Club. Simply let our counselors know in advance and we will accommodate the best we can.

Activities at Disney's Oceaneer Club
Children are invited to partake in a wide range of delightfully themed activities available at Disney's Oceaneer Club. While some activities are recommended for certain age groups, participation is based on a child's interest level and maturity—not age. As a result of this, siblings and friends can play together without restriction.

Although subject to change, activities at Disney's Oceaneer Club may include:

• Disney's Once Upon a Time
• Bartleby the Bookmaker leads the kids through the art of bookmaking and wows them with his very special talent: When he reads the books, he makes the characters come to life!
• Puzzle Playtime with Mickey and Friends
• Mickey Mouse and his pals stop by to play some of their favorite games with Disney Cruise Line's youngest cruisers and their families.
• Tinker Bell's Talent Show
• Tinker Bell has come from Pixie Hollow to Disney Cruise Line to help young cruisers discover their Fairy Talents and to give them the opportunity to shine in a showcase for their families.

Parents should note that children have the ability to move back and forth between Disney's Oceaneer Club and Disney's Oceaneer Lab during operating hours to experience activities. Youth activities counselors at check-in desks will be on hand to direct children.

Babies Travel Lite

Forget packing and carrying the diapers, wipes, formula, bottles, food, bathing supplies and countless other items your baby or toddler will need while on your cruise. Babies Travel Lite lets you pre-order all items before the cruise and then delivers everything right to your stateroom! There are hundreds of your favorite products at competitive prices, and special needs can be accommodated via Special Requests.

The service offers a number of conveniences, such as:

• More than 1,000 brand name baby products


• Same trusted products you use at home, including a full line of organic and Earth-friendly products


• Quantity customized to the length of your cruise


• Easy online service
  

The service can be ordered for Disney cruises that depart out of:

• Port Canaveral


• Barcelona


• Los Angeles


• Vancouver
  

The service can also be setup to deliver items to your pre or post-cruise hotel.

Orders can be placed beginning up to 6 months before the sail date. Changes to the order can be made until the order ships. Babies Travel Lite recommends orders be placed at least 2 weeks before the schedule sail date as:

• The desired products will be available


• Orders can be shipped via FedEx Ground, minimizing the cost


• No rush charges will apply


• No orders will be accepted closer than 5 days prior to any sail date.

Visit the Babies Travel Lite: Disney Cruise Vacation website for more information or to place an order!

The Love Bug was released on March 13, 1969

The Love Bug tells the story of a Volkswagen Beetle with a mind of his own, who attaches himself to burnt-out wannabe race car driver Jim Douglas (Disney regular Dean Jones). Jim and the car, affectionately dubbed "Herbie" by the quirky Tennssee Steinmetz (comedian Buddy Hackett) become a race car team like no other.
Co-stars Michele Lee, David Tomlinson (Mr. Banks from Mary Poppins), and Hackett all bring charm and breathe personality into their roles. As straight man, Jones does fine in his lead role, a position he got right again and again for Disney.

The Love Bug proved to be hugely successful at the box office, becoming the top-grossing film of the year, even outperforming films like Butch Cassidy and Midnight Cowboy.


Dean Jones credited the film's success to the fact that it was the last live action Disney film produced under Walt Disney's involvement, just two years after his death in 1966. Although Jones tried to pitch him a serious, straightforward film project concerning the story of the first sports car ever brought to the United States, Walt suggested a different and much better car story for him, which was Car, Boy, Girl, a story previously written in 1961 by Gordon Buford.

Car, Boy, Girl, The Magic Volksy, The Runaway Wagen, Beetlebomb, Wonderbeetle, Bugboom and Thunderbug were among the original development titles considered for the film before the title was finalized as The Love Bug.

Herbie competes in the Monterey Grand Prix, which, except for 1963, was not a sports car race. The actual sports car race held at Monterey was the Monterey Sports Car Championships.

Herbie has his own cast billing in the closing credits, the only time this was done in the entire series of films. This is the first of only two cars to ever be credited in a film; the other is Eleanor (a Ford Mustang) from the original Gone in 60 Seconds movie.

Disney World Celebration Buttons

If you're celebrating a special event at Walt Disney World, make sure you stop by ‘City Hall’ in the Magic Kingdom, or ‘Guest Services' in EPCOT, Disney Hollywood Studios or Disney's Animal Kingdom. You can ask for a complimentary button to wear during your visit. (They'll write your name on the Birthday Buttons.)

These always generate special attention from the Cast Members as well as other guests. The buttons are 3 inches round.

Typhoon Lagoon: My Family's Favorite Water Park

By Bernie Edwards, PassPorter Guest Contributor

Whenever my family and I discuss going to the Walt Disney World Resort, my two boys, ages 6 and 11, always bring up visiting Typhoon Lagoon or Blizzard Beach, the two Disney water parks.

While we don't always go to a water park on every trip, because most of our family trips are during the winter and it's sometimes too cold, I have no doubt that when we do go, it's the highlight of our vacation ... and Typhoon Lagoon is our favorite water park!

Typhoon Lagoon is a 56-acre water park themed with a tropical island setting, and it is absolutely beautiful! Unlike most of the other water parks across the country, the infrastructure for the various slides and pools are hidden by the theme of the park; "legend" has it that a typhoon wreaked havoc upon a tropical paradise, tossing about boats, fishing gear, surfboards, etc. and the result is today's Typhoon Lagoon. The icon of the park is "Miss Tilly," a shrimp boat impaled upon a mountain called "Mount Mayday" that erupts with a 50-foot geyser of water! The park contains slides, pools, a lazy river, and unique Disney touches, such as a saltwater artificial coral reef pool full of tropical fish! There are places to get food, picnic areas, shops to explore, dressing rooms, lockers, and showers. If you forget your towel, you can pick one up in a shop or rent one from the park.

I personally recommend getting to Typhoon Lagoon first thing in the morning; the park can get crowded in the afternoon. In fact, it can even close due to capacity on a hot summer day! One of the first things to do after entering the park is to set up "home base", i.e. a lounge chair or two to call "home" for the day. My family usually finds a nice place on the edge of the Surf Pool or in Ketchakiddee Creek, the young children's area in the park. You can also rent a premium beach chair space at Typhoon Lagoon, which consists of two lounge chairs, an umbrella, a cocktail table, and two towels; you can reserve it in advance by calling 407-WDW-PLAY or, if any are available, on a walkup basis from High 'N Dry Towel Company. For more money, you can even rent a private "Beachcomber Shack" which can accommodate up to six guests and includes an attendant, private lockers, lounge furniture, tables, all-day drink mugs, cooler with bottled water, and rental towels; advanced reservations can be made at the number above.

Typhoon Lagoon's Surf Pool is simply incredible. It can send waves up to six feet high every 90 seconds. My boys absolutely love playing in the pool, but guests should be careful if they've never visited before. Six-foot high waves pack a lot of energy, and I've seen a lot of inexperienced guests get knocked down. So if it’s your first time, I suggest going in slow and experiencing the waves at the edge of the pool before moving in closer. However, definitely give it a try. I personally love it! Also, if you have young children, look for the attraction Bay Slides, which are beginner slides that send young guests down gentle slopes that end in a secluded corner of the Surf Pool.

While Typhoon Lagoon is probably best known for the Surf Pool, my family's favorite attraction at the water park is Castaway Creek, followed closely by Crush ‘n’ Gusher. Castaway Creek is basically a "lazy river," a gently winding 2100-foot stream where guests relax in inner tubes while circling around the park through rain forests, caves, and waterfalls. Crush 'n Gusher is a roller coaster-like waterslide, themed around an abandoned and decaying tropical fruit processing center. During part of the ride, you actually get transported uphill by powerful water jets; there are three different waterslides making up this attraction, and all are wonderful! If you've been on the AquaDuck on the Disney Dream cruise ship, then just think of something longer and more thrilling with more ups and downs along the way.

Guests seeking thrills should try Humunga Kowabunga, which consists of three enclosed "speed slide" flumes that send guests about five stories downward at speeds up to 55 miles per hour. Less thrilling attractions include Storm Slides, Gang Plank Falls, Mayday Falls, and Keelhaul Falls. All of these attractions can be found on Mount Mayday. Gang Plank Falls is a nice family raft ride featuring a large four-person inner tube; it's short but fun! Try to experience Gang Plank Falls early in the morning as the line for this attraction gets relatively long in the afternoon.

Shark Reef gives you an opportunity to snorkel among tropical fish and sharks. However, the sharks are small and harmless! You will be loaned a face mask, snorkel, and life vest, and given instructions on how to snorkel. Unfortunately, you are not allowed to linger or this would be an incredible attraction; instead, you are required to swim straight across the approximately 60-foot pool and then get out. However, if you want to spend more time in this pool, you can sign up for the S.A.S. (Surface Air Snorkeling) Adventure. This program uses a small tank and regulator, similar to what you would find if you were SCUBA diving. It costs extra, but you can spend a half-hour in the pool. Guests age 5 and up may participate. Look for the information kiosk near the entrance to Shark Reef to sign up.

For younger guests, Typhoon Lagoon offers Ketchakiddee Creek. This is a children’s play area featuring 10 different activity areas and is designed for guests under 48 inches tall. It consists of slides, a water playground, fountains, geysers, waterfalls, a leaky tug boat, and a scaled down water raft ride. There’s even a small sandy beach in the area for young guests to enjoy!

For something really unique, sign up for surfing lessons in the Surf Pool. Yes, surfing lessons! While I've never done it, I've been told it's a great way to learn to surf. Typhoon Lagoon's Surf Pool can produce the perfect wave on demand, whereas you may have to wait a long time for a suitable wave in the ocean. Thus, you can learn very quickly. Surfing lessons are available for guests age 8 and older in the hours before Typhoon Lagoon opens to general guests. Class sizes are limited and there are two instructors there to help. The class consists of a half hour of instruction on land followed by two hours in the water. Reservations can be made by calling 407-WDW- PLAY. There's even occasional evening surfing for experienced surfers with their own boards after park hours.

Swimming and playing all day will make most guests hungry, and there are several counter service places in the park to grab something to eat. My family's favorite place is Leaning Palms, which offers hamburgers, hot dogs, pizzas, chicken nuggets, and salads. Right next door is Happy Landings Ice Cream, obviously a place to pick up the perfect treat on a hot summer day! Another good combination is Typhoon Tilly's and the Snack Shack near the rear of the park, to the right of Mount Mayday. Also, be sure to pick up some mini-donuts at the mini-donuts shack near the front of the park; they are wonderful, especially with the optional chocolate sauce! You can even pick up a refillable mug to use at several locations throughout the park; it's just like the refillable mug program at the Disney resorts, but you have to purchase a Typhoon Lagoon specific mug. Finally, you can bring in your own food, but no alcoholic beverages or glass containers are permitted.

On your next visit to Walt Disney World, be sure to visit at least one of the water parks. My family's favorite is Typhoon Lagoon, and just because we don't visit often in the winter time, don't let cool weather stop you! Excluding the snorkeling area, all of the water in the park is heated to a toasty 75-80 degrees year-round. In cooler weather, you just have to figure out how to quickly get from one heated body of water to the next when going from attraction to attraction!

About the Author: Bernie Edwards lives in Maryland with his wife and two children. He is an engineer for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and a member of the Walt Disney World Moms Panel. He enjoys visiting both Walt Disney World and Disneyland, and sailing on the Disney Cruise Line.

You can subscribe to the Passporter Newsletter by sending an e-mail to news@passporter.com .

Magical Strides for Kendall

Lisa Curnuck is an Agent for WDWTravels. Her daughter, Kendall, has been in the fight of and for her life against Leukemia. Please join us in our efforts to help Kendall in her fight against Leukemia!

“Magical Strides for Kendall”
It’s a Walk-A-Thon!
When: April 2nd, 2011
Where: Rockville Centre, New York at Southside Middle School Track (Or anywhere across the U.S.!)
Time: 11:00am-2:00pm

If you know the Curnucks, but you can’t make it – you can still join us!

There are many of us, from New York to California, that will be walking on our treadmill, in our parks, and elsewhere…be creative to help raise money for Kendall!

If you are interested please contact:
Angie 269-762-8330 or angie@wdwtravels.com for more details.

Please stop by the website www.magicalstridesforkendall.com

Facebook: Magical Strides For Kendall

Please return packets to the event by Saturday April 2nd, 2011 (day of the Walk).

Or Mail to: Curnuck Family, PO BOX 647 Rockville Centre, NY 11570

You can also make donations through PayPal >> kendall@magicalstirdesforkendall.com

There will also be a Comedy for a Cure April 2nd at 6:30 & 9:30pm (Kid-friendly!)
Go to http://www.comedytogoinc.com/4211.htm to purchase tickets!

There will be lots of fun, raffles and laughs, so please get your tickets today!

Thank you for supporting Magical Strides for Kendall!!

December Dreams!

Disney Cruise Line has been very popular this year with full cruises over spring break and all summer! There is still availability in December, but it is filling up - especially for this cruise (Pre-holiday rates but a time when schools are out is unusual with Disney!) We are crusin' again this December on the Dream! Join us if you can. Here are the details:

Sunday, December 18 - December 22

Day 1 Port Canaveral, Florida — 3:45 p.m.
Day 2 Nassau 9:30 a.m. 6:00 p.m.
Day 3 Castaway Cay 8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
Day 4 At Sea — —
Day 5 Port Canaveral, Florida 7:30 a.m. —

Prices on this cruise are off season rates! Our school is out on December 16th! The ship will be decorated for Christmas.

Ok, I know the next question will be what are the rates:

I posted in January:
Prices as of 1-21-2011

• One adult – inside room $1,393.72 to one bedroom concierge suite for $5,168.72



• Two person room: inside room $1,737.44 to one bedroom concierge suite for $5,337.44



• Two adults one child (I priced out age 6): inside room $2,316.16 44 to one bedroom concierge suite for $6,056.16



• Two adults two children (I priced out age...s 6 & 10) Lowest cabin available had a veranda for $3,414.88 to one bedroom concierge suite for $6,774.88



• Two adults and three children (I priced out ages 6, 10 & 12) Deluxe Family with Veranda for $4,333.60to one bedroom concierge suite for $ $7,493.60

Now the only availabitily showing is the Veranda rooms! As of today, March 8th, it is averaging around $1,309.00 per person for the first two and around $600 per person for the third, fourth, and fifth person in a room. I really don't expect prices to go down since the ship is filling up.

You can hold a room free for 5 days and reserve it for a 20% deposit. Final payment is due 45 days before your cruise.

Also, if you are wanting to go to Walt Disney World over the holiday time, we will be there from December 22 - 29th. It looks like we will have enough for a Grand Gathering, which means some wonderful opportunities like an international buffet at EPCOT with characters and a great spot for Illuminations or a Safari ride with a character meal at the end of the day at Animal Kingdom - in addition to the magic of being at Disney for the holiday time! Let me know if you would like to join us! Availability looks good at this point for all resort levels - I would be happy to put a package together for you to look at prices!

Royal Dining!

Many people book as early as possible to be able to eat in a castle with princesses - and will spend a lot of money to do so! We have enjoyed dining at Cinderella's Royal Table for both lunch and dinner (two different experiences) but personally I think if you are wanting to dine with royalty, Akershus Royal Banquet Hall is a better choice:

- you do give up eating in Cinderella's castle, but you still dine in a castle and see many of the same princesses for about half the price and I also think the food quality and choices are better! Especially now, during the Fantasy Land construction phase, I would recommend Akershus!


Akershus Royal Banquet Hall, part of the Norway Pavilion within Epcot theme park World Showcase, provides a Disney Princess Storybook Dining experience in a medieval castle-themed restaurant. Akershus Royal Banquet Hall showcases American cuisine for breakfast and authentic Norwegian cuisine for lunch and dinner.

Start the day with a breakfast of American favorites served family style. For lunch and dinner, take an adventurous "taste of Norway" with an impressive Norwegian buffet (koldtbord) of cold dishes and hot entrees available à la carte.

The rotating menu and buffet selections includes Mustard Glazed Salmon, Sauteed Chicken Breast, Vegetable Stuffed Pasta, and Braised Lamb and Cabbage. Or try the Scandinavian special meatball dish made of pork, beef and capers called kjottkaker. Across the koldtbord is a grand selection of prepared salads, sliced meats and cheeses. Children's menu choices are more familiar: pizza, pasta, hot dogs and grilled chicken.

Princess Storybook Dining

Feel like royalty while you dine in Akershus Royal Banquet Hall. High-beamed ceilings, decorative leaded-glass windows and sweeping archways contribute to the authentic castle atmosphere.

Adding to the regal scene are the Disney Princesses, leading ladies and friends who visit diners at their tables to share a smile, give autographs and pose for pictures.

Delectable Desserts

For a sweet fairytale ending to a meal at Akershus Royal Banquet Hall, share tasty treats from the dessert sampler that includes Majesty Cake filled with lingonberries, Traditional Rice Cream and Cappuccino Chocolate Cheesecake.

Imaging Package

Guests at Akershus Royal Banquet Hall receive one professional Imaging Package per group of up to 4 paying Guests, 2 packages for groups of 5 to 8 Guests, and 3 packages for groups of 9 to 12 Guests. Photo is taken with one of the beautiful Disney Princesses upon arrival.

Location: Norway Pavilion
Cuisine: Norwegian
BreakfastExperience: Character Dining
Service: Family-style
Price Level: $$ ($15 to $35.99)
LunchExperience: Character Dining
Service: Family-style
Price Level: $$ ($15 to $35.99)
DinnerExperience: Character Dining
Service: Family-style
Price Level: $$$ ($36 to $59.99)