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PassPorter News
News, Announcements, Updates, and Tips
June 28,
2007 * Issue 7.26
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In This
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From the
Authors: We've Been Working on an E-Book
Travel Feature: Yosemite
Disney
Feature: Finding Scrapbook Supplies At Walt Disney World
Updates:
What's New and Changed
Tips: Perfect Postcards, Clever Clothespins,
Let It Rain
Captain's Corner: That's right, a Coconut!
Q&A:
What's the best way to get Pepsi products at Walt Disney World?
Our
Sponsors: We Recommend...
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FROM
THE AUTHORS: We've Been Working on an E-Book...
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Hi,
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We've got a great new e-book project here in the works at
PassPorter, which we hinted about in last week's newsletter. "PassPorter's
Disney Character Yearbook" will be a compendium of all the live Disney
characters you can find at Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and on the Disney
Cruise Line. Whether you're an autograph hound, or just curious about the
identity of that scraggly fox in the mashed top hat you saw at the Magic
Kingdom, this is going to be a fun e-book to have. There's only one little (or
not so little) problem ... the manuscript is up to 300 pages. You see, the
deeper we delved into the topic, the more characters we unearthed, and the more
we had to learn about each one in order to live up to our own, demanding
standards of quality. We've managed to work our way through the alphabet to
"M" so far (it took a long time to get to Mickey), and we hope to
have everything polished off in the next couple of weeks (see our note for
PassPorter's Club members, below).
Now, in addition to the Character
Yearbook, we've got a couple of other projects in the pipeline, including more
e-books, and the next edition of PassPorter's Walt Disney World 2008 (due in
November -- you can pre-order it now at http://www.passporterstore.com/store/2008.aspx
), and PassPorter's Open Mouse for Walt Disney World and the Disney Cruise
Line: Easy Access Vacataions for Travelers with Extra Challenges (the second
edition of PassPorter's Walt Disney World for Your Special Needs). Open Mouse
is due out in September. And you thought summertime living was easy!
PassPorter
Store News: Our PassPorter book close-outs have been very popular at discounts
up to 90% (or as low as $1.95). Close-out books range from spirals and
paperbacks to deluxe starter kits and refill kits. Close-outs are available for
both our Walt Disney World and Disney Cruise Line books. Please note that all
quantities are limited and when they are gone, they're gone. For details and
prices, visit http://www.passporterstore.com/store/closeouts.aspx
PASSPORTER'S CLUB UPDATE
* More than 700 vacationers are now
enjoying access to all our e-books and e-worksheets -- thank you for your
continued support!
* The next new e-book, "PassPorter's Disney
Character Yearbook," will become available for Club Passholders free of
extra charges next week. Stay tuned for details!
* New Layout: Club
Passholders can change their community layout to an Independence Day theme
complete with fireworks.
* More details at http://www.passporter.com/club
Meet us in person: Will you be
at July's sold-out MagicMeets event in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania? We sure will!
We'll be on hand to meet, greet, and maybe put on a presentation or two.
Important: Fred Block, the event's founder and organizer, asks that everyone
understand that "sold out" really means "sold out." You
cannot buy admission at the door, so please don't drive to Harrisburg hoping
you can get in - it isn't going to happen. But, if you've got a "golden
ticket," we'll see you there!
MouseFest Park Schedule: For those
of you joining us for MouseFest 2007, you can now consult the MouseFest Park of
the Day schedule at http://www.mousefest.org
-- stay tuned for more MouseFest announcements in the weeks and months to
come.
In this issue, Feature Columnist Cheryl Pendry introduces us to
one of California's (and the world's) great natural wonders, Yosemite National
Park, and PassPorter Message Board guide (and passionate scrapbooker) Michelle
Clark shares her tips for Finding Scrapbooking Supplies at Walt Disney World.
Finally, Jack Skatt is back with a brand-new Walt Disney World Treasure Hunt.
Enjoy!
Jennifer and Dave
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TRAVEL
FEATURE: Yosemite - A Natural Wonder
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by
Cheryl Pendry, PassPorter Featured Columnist
It's safe to say there
are many wonders of the world. Some, like bustling cities around the world,
have been created by mankind over many years, but there are others that owe
their origin to nature and have changed very little in centuries. Yosemite National
Park in California is one of those wonders that falls into the second
category.
Covering almost 1,200 square miles in the Sierra Nevada
mountain range, Yosemite is a four- to five-hour drive from San Francisco,
making it a popular day trip for visitors staying in the Bay Area for a few
days, and that's exactly how we explored Yosemite.
There are many
companies offering day-long tours and most will have one thing in common - a
very early start and a very late finish to your visit. We were picked up before
6:30 a.m. and didn't get back to our hotel until after 7:30 pm. But in that
time, we were treated to some of the most famous sights in the park.
It's
believed that Yosemite has been home to Native Americans for something like
8,000 years, but the discovery of gold in the Sierra Nevada foothills in 1849
brought thousands of miners to the area to seek their fortune. Once they
discovered the area's wonders, Yosemite's fame quickly spread. Known as the
"Incomparable Valley," before long, hotels were being built and
livestock brought in to graze in the meadows. Fortunately, before too much
damage could be done, President Abraham Lincoln signed a bill protecting
Yosemite Valley and the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias. Now, around four
million people enjoy the beauty of Yosemite every year.
One part of
the park that nearly all those four million visitors head for is Yosemite
Valley, and it's no small wonder. Not only can you reach it all year round by
car, it's also the best place to see beautiful meadows and get some superb
views of the park's most famous rock formations and waterfalls.
Forget
the waterfalls you've seen anywhere else, as they pale into insignificance
compared to what Yosemite has to offer. The tallest is Yosemite Falls, more
than 2,400 feet high. It's made up of three separate falls and even if you
don't want to be active on your visit, it's easy to walk to Lower Yosemite
Fall. You'll certainly feel the force of the water as you near it, particularly
if the wind is blowing in your direction. Even on a dry day, an umbrella or
coat is a good idea, as getting close to any of the falls is like stepping out
in a rainstorm!
Another fall well worth seeing is Bridal Veil.
Although it's a lot smaller than Yosemite Falls, at just 620 feet, if you see
this first, as we did on our tour, it'll help prepare you for the breathtaking
views you'll get of Yosemite Falls.
It's not just waterfalls that
provide a stunning view in Yosemite. All around the valley are rock formations,
with Half Dome up there with Yosemite Falls as one of the park's most
recognizable icons. Looming almost 5,000 feet above the floor of the valley,
it's something you can't fail to see as you travel around. Opposite Bridal Veil
Falls is El Capitan, which at nearly 3,000 feet high, is the largest monolith
of granite in the world.
While in the valley, it's worth heading for
the Yosemite Valley Visitor Center complex, where you can find out more about
the history of the area and the Indians who live here. The nearby Ansel Adams
Gallery is also well worth a visit, as it displays some beautiful work from a
range of photographers and artists.
Although you can see a lot from
the floor of Yosemite Valley, even if you're short of time, you should head for
some of the Giant Sequoia groves above the valley. Mariposa Grove is the most
famous of these and, to give you an idea of the scale of the park, it's located
36 miles south of Yosemite Valley. Even when we visited in late April, there
was still a lot of snow around and the trek down there was pretty treacherous,
so if you plan on visiting Yosemite during the colder months, you're likely to
find the road there closed.
Yosemite is also home to a number of
hotels, with the Ahwahnee, a National Historic Landmark, perhaps the most
beautiful of the choices for overnight stays there. Completed in 1927, if you
like Disney's Wilderness Lodge, you'll love the design of this place. Even if
you don't stay there, you may want to visit this beautiful resort.
It's
the same story with the Wawona Hotel, which dates from the 19th century.
Although not as stunning as the other two resorts, you can't beat the location
of Yosemite Lodge at the Falls. As the name suggests, it's just a few minutes
walk from Yosemite Falls and very centrally located.
Yosemite is
technically open all year round, but parts of the park can be inaccessible by
car due to snow between November and May. On a visit with my parents many years
ago, we were the last car to be let through the park, as the snow was coming
in. That was quite an experience and when they close the roads due to snow,
they do so for a reason!
For that reason, most people visit in the
summer months, although that's not the best time to see the waterfalls. Because
most of the water in Yosemite comes from snow melting on the high ground, the
waterfalls are at their best in April and May, which was certainly our experience
during our visit. Despite that, if you choose to visit in the spring, bear in
mind that you may still see an occasional winter storm.
Whatever time
of the year you choose to visit Yosemite, you'll find a beautiful, unspoiled
park waiting for you that's truly one of the natural wonders of the world.
About
the Author: Cheryl and husband Mark live in England and love to travel,
particularly to America. They're regular visitors to London and are now looking
forward to their next trip to Walt Disney World in December.
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DISNEY
FEATURE: Finding Scrapbook Supplies at Walt Disney World
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by
Michelle Clark, PassPorter Message Board Guide and Guest Contributor
What
are the most treasured souvenirs you bring back from a trip to Walt Disney
World? The most popular answer is no doubt the photographs taken during your
vacation. Our family cherishes the photographic memories from our Walt Disney
World trips over the years. And what better way to preserve those precious
memories than to make a Disney scrapbook? Scrapbooking is currently one of the
hottest hobbies in the country. Creating a Disney scrapbook is a great way to
"keep the magic alive" even after your trip has ended. But you don't
have to wait until you get home to stock up on scrapbooking supplies for your
Disney scrapbook.
In the last several years Disney has begun offering
a variety of Walt Disney World themed scrapbooking supplies. Check any resort
gift shop or theme park store and you will find stickers, albums,
embellishments, and page kits specifically themed for a Disney vacation scrapbook.
But if you're a one-stop shopper, then "Disney's Wonderful World of
Memories" is a must-visit. Located at Downtown Disney Marketplace,
Wonderful World of Memories is the place where you can find the complete line
of Walt Disney World scrapbook supplies.
Here's a sampling of what you
might find:
Albums: Walt Disney World sells scrapbook starter kits,
which include a 12" x 12" post-bound memory book, 15 page protectors,
five scrapbook pages, 10 assorted color sheets, and one paper folder. These are
available in several designs with Sorcerer Mickey, Disney Princesses, or the
whole Disney gang on the cover. If you desire instant gratification, there is
also a 10-page finished scrapbook which has 20 scrapbook sheets already
embellished with gems, paper clips, ribbons and the like. All you need to do is
insert your photographs and voila! Your scrapbook is complete! Most albums are
currently priced in the $30 range. If you're looking for a smaller scrapbook,
there is also a 5" x 7" album kit that includes a 12 page album, 12
sheets of Disney themed paper, alphabet stickers, Disney stickers, paper tags,
and ribbon, all coordinating. These smaller album kits, priced at $15.00, would
also be a great souvenir for a creative youngster!
Page kits: Disney
has a large variety of 12" x 12" page kits to suit just about any
vacationer. There are kits designed for each theme park, 2007 themes, Mickey
and friends, and Disney Princesses. You can also purchase specific kits for the
various thrill attractions at Walt Disney World and Florida vacations in
general, including papers and embellishments for the Disney Cruise Line.
Wonderful World of Memories has the best selection of page kits. You can expect
to find eight to 12 different varieties of page kits there. Each page kit will
make six to eight scrapbook pages and include approximately six patterned
12" x 12" sheets of paper, four solid coordinating sheets of paper,
four-five pages of coordinating stickers, and four paper frames.
Paper:
Disney doesn't sell individual sheets of scrapbook paper. If you want Walt
Disney World themed paper without the extras included in kits, you can purchase
a 40 page 12" x 12" paper kit for approximately $15 which includes 40
different Disney patterned sheets.
Tools: Walt Disney World has some
unique scrapbooking tools that you won't find anywhere else, such as Castle,
Mickey, and Pooh punches and Mickey Ear paper edgers. The Mickey punches
consist of Mickey's whole body, not the Mickey icon "head."
Embellishments:
Scrapbookers will delight in the large variety of Disney-themed embellishments
including Mickey head eyelets ($3.00 for 25), Mickey head paper clips ($5.00
for 25), and patterned tape. 3-D layered embellishments of Mickey, Donald,
Goofy, and Pluto, or Tinker Bell ($6.00 each) will add punch to your pages.
Stickers:
You will find scrapbook stickers for just about anything Disney! Pooh,
Princesses, theme parks, Mickey and friends are just a few of the options.
Stickers are sold in sheets ($4.00 for two sheets), four-roll packages, or
boxes. A 200-sticker box sells for $6.50. Stickers are not only a must for any
scrapbook but also make a great gift for any child on your shopping list. You
can also purchase sticker books to accompany those stickers--a great way to
keep the kids busy on that long car ride home! Several of the stores I visited
also carried stickers designed for the countries in World Showcase.
While
Disney's Wonderful World of Memories has the best selection, World of Disney at
Downtown Disney Marketplace offers most of the Disney scrapbook merchandise
available at Wonderful World of Memories. Currently Disney Visa cardholders
receive 10% off purchases at World of Disney. This could add up to substantial
savings if you plan on buying larger-priced items such as scrapbooks and page
kits.
If you don't make it out to Downtown Disney Marketplace, don't
worry. Every resort gift shop I checked carried some scrapbook supplies. The
Emporium on Main Street in Magic Kingdom had a large stock of scrapbooks, kits,
and embellishments. If you happen to visit one of the Disney outlet stores in
Orlando you might run across some clearance scrapbook items, but no guarantees
since their inventory changes daily.
What you won't find at Walt
Disney World are the basics: No card stock, adhesives, trimmers, etc. I also
did not find refill page protectors for Disney albums.
Once you've
got all the Disney-themed scrapbooking essentials, you can relive all the
magical moments from your vacation while you preserve your photographs and
keepsakes. All Disney scrapbook supplies are acid- and lignin-free and are safe
for your pictures.
So if you're an avid scrapbooker with a need to
feed your addiction or just a novice, take some time out during your Disney
vacation to stock up on scrapbook materials. When you return home (and finish
the mountain of laundry!), gather your vacation photos and start cropping!
About
the Author: Michelle Clark is the mother of three teens who provide her with
endless scrapbooking subjects! Michelle and her family are currently planning
their 11th trip to Orlando's theme parks. She is also a PassPorter Message
Board Guide.
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UPDATES:
What's New and Changed
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Here's
a few relevant news items:
The schedule of narrators for Epcot's 2007
Candlelight Processional has been announced. Dinner package reservations may be
made beginning July 2, 2007 by calling 407-WDW-DINE (407-939-3463). The
schedule (subject to change) is as follows:
November 23-25: David
Robinson
November 26-28: John O'Hurley
November 29-Dec 1: To Be
Announced (TBA)
December 2-4 : Dennis Franz
December 5-7: Phylicia
Rashad
December 8-10: Steven Curtis Chapman
December 11-13: Neil
Patrick Harris
December 14-16: TBA
December 17-19: Kirk Cameron
December
20-22: Edward James Olmos
December 23-25: Gary Sinise
December 26-28:
TBA
December 29-30: Marlee Matlin
The new restaurant in Epcot's
Italy pavilion has a temporary name - Tutto Italia. Scheduled to open on
September 1, 2007 following the closing of L'Originale Alfredo di Roma
Ristorante on August 31, the restaurant will close in Spring 2008 and undergo a
major renovation, to re-open in Fall 2008 with a new look AND a new name.
Cinderella's
Royal Table has announced a price increase as well as increased "holiday
pricing." Beginning November 11, 2007, prices for breakfast will increase
to $32.99/adult, $22.99/child, lunch will be $35.99/adult, $23.99/child and
dinner will become $40.99/adult and $25.99/child. Holiday pricing will be in
effect November 18 - 24 and December 16, 2007 - January 5, 2008 and will be
$36.99/adult and $$24.99/child for breakfast, $39.99/adult and $25.99/child for
lunch and $44.99/adult and $27.99/child for dinner.
Our thanks to
AllEars.net and MousePlanet.com from which we get some of our news leads.
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DISNEY
TIPS FROM FELLOW READERS
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Our
readers are a wealth of information! Here are the winners in this month's tip
contest:
PERFECT POSTCARDS
"Take enough return address
labels and stamps for each day of your trip. Then, each day, purchase a
postcard in the park you visit, and do a daily summary on the card, recounting
all of the fun and any special 'catch phrases' or inside jokes (Little Red is
OK!...name that ride!). Slap on the stamps and the address label (in the To:
section) and mail it home to yourself that day. Then, later, when you are
putting your photos away in the album, you can trim the postcards to fit among
the day's photos and have a magical reminder to treasure in the future! (And
cool mail waiting for you when you return!)"
-- contributed by Anne
R.
CLEVER
CLOTHESPINS
"Whenever we travel, we include a baggie of the clip-style
clothespins in our luggage. Not only are these great for hanging wet swim wear
on built-in clotheslines, but they also work well for closing partially eaten
snack bags as well as any stubborn draperies that insist on letting in light
while you are trying to sleep!"
-- contributed by Marsha B.
LET IT RAIN
"My best
tip is to head to the parks even if it's raining! Be a kid again! Pull on your
rain poncho and wear some clothes that dry relatively fast and splash in the
puddles. My most memorable time at Walt Disney World came on Christmas Eve
2002. My son and I were supposed to go to the Polynesian Luau, but a storm
canceled the dinner. Instead of going back to the Animal Kingdom Lodge, we took
the monorail to the Magic Kingdom and decided to take complete advantage of the
few hours left until park closing. We splashed in puddles and skipped down Main
Street, nearly all alone in the park, as the rain started to subside. My son
rode Goofy's Barnstormer ten times in row, and we got ourselves soaked even
more by riding Splash Mountain several times. Don't let the rain scare you
away. I will always fondly recall holding his soggy hand as we listened to our
voices echo down the empty streets. The best gift Santa has ever given me was
that rain."
-- contributed by Monica R.
>Notes: Send us
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Visit:
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and categorized. For details, visit the PassPorter Disney 500 info page at http://www.passporter.com/wdw/disney500.asp
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Cruise Line fans, we have an e-book with 250 cruiser tips, as well as a special
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CAPTAIN'S
CORNER: Treasure Hunting Game
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Play
our fun and quirky treasure hunting game, hosted by Captain Jack Skatt from our
book, "PassPorter's Treasure Hunts at Walt Disney World."
The Captain makes a study of
the delightful details -- sometimes hidden, sometimes in plain sight but often
overlooked -- at Walt Disney World and aboard the Disney Cruise Line. Using
notes from his journals, he will lead you to this "treasure" at
Disney with clues, questions, photos, or riddles. Your challenge is to discover
the answer by searching your memory, visiting Disney, or even just looking
really hard on the Internet. If you think you've found the answer, e-mail it to
jackskatt@passporter.com -- the first person to correctly submit the FULL
answer will receive a free PassPorter enamel pin or PassPorter name badge pin.
Here
is this week's journal entry:
I recently came across a very odd item
that can apparently be shipped from Walt Disney World through the U.S. mail ...
it's a coconut... that's right, a coconut. It comes pre-labelled and
pre-stickered with the appropriate shipping method sticker -- no box or
envelope needed. Who wouldn't want to get a coconut ... that's right, a coconut
... in the mail! Can you imagine Grandma Leekebatam getting a huge coconut ...
that's right, a coconut! ... from Jack Jr. at Walt Disney World in her mailbox?
This was so amazing to me that I just had to take a photo of the $14
coconuts!"
Photo Link: http://www.passporter.com/news/coconut.jpg
Where at Walt Disney World can you buy coconuts that can be shipped
in the mail?
Send your
full answer to jackskatt@passporter.com -- the winner will be notified by
e-mail and announced in the next newsletter, along with the correct answer!
Congratulations
to Sharon Lin who was the winner of last week's trivia contest! Sharon was the
first person to identify the location of the Customs Office as the second floor
of the Great Ceremonial House at the Polynesian Resort. To view the original clue,
see last week's newsletter at http://www.passporter.com/news/news062107.htm#captain
If you enjoy treasure hunts, we've got an entire book with over 100
distinct treasure hunts and over 1500 questions, complete with clues and
contributions from Captain Jack Skatt. Get more details on "PassPorter's
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Q & A WITH
JENNIFER & DAVE
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Disdadnmi
asks: Sorry if this sounds kind of silly, but my kids and myself are quite avid
Pepsi drinkers. Coke is fine if that's all that's available, but on our trip
last Fall, we took Disney's Magical Express from the airport and had no rental
car and after about five days I would have paid darn near anything for a Pepsi
but I couldn't find a place in Walt Disney World that sells it!
What
is the best way to get some 'contraband' soft drinks inside the gates for our
next trip? Seriously thought about taking a cab to a grocery store but thought
better of it."
Dave and Jennifer answer: Disney has an exclusive
relationship with Coca Cola, so you won't find Pepsi products at any
Disney-owned facility. Actually, taking a cab to a grocery store may be one of
the least expensive ways to get this done, but it's not necessarily the
cheapest and most convenient. Try the grocery delivery services, like
GardenGrocer.com.They can have your pop waiting for you at the resort when you
check in. If you order $200 worth of groceries from Garden Grocer, delivery is
free (nobody drinks that much pop), but they charge $12 for smaller deliveries.
That's certainly comparable to any cab fare you're likely to pay, and the
convenience factor is easily worth that much.
Taking a cab is still
going to be cheaper than either renting a car or using a town car service that
includes a free beverage stop (such as Quicksilver) if a grocery stop is your
only reason for doing it, but that cab trip also takes time out of your vacation.
However, from Downtown Disney, it's a short, cheap cab ride to the nearest
convenience store on 535 (Vineland-Apopka Road).
If you want to do
some research, look into whether the convenience stores at the Hess gas
stations on property carry Pepsi products (I could find all the addresses at
the Hess web site but not the phone numbers, and YellowPages.com and
WhitePages.com only had one of the three stations listed). There's a Hess right
across Buena Vista Drive from the Downtown Disney Pleasure Island bus stop,
another on Buena Vista Drive close to the Epcot area resorts near the entrance
to Disney-MGM Studios, and another just a short way from the MK resorts at the
Car Care Center (all three are marked "Gas" on the PassPorter Walt
Disney World Property Map on the inside of PassPorter Walt Disney World's back
cover). Now, there is a chance Disney actually owns those stations (meaning
it'll be, 'No Pepsi, Coke!') but then again, maybe not."
Have a
question? Post questions at http://www.passporterboards.com
-- and if you're lucky, you may find that folks have already asked and answered
the same question that's on your mind!
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