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PassPorter News
News, Announcements, Updates, and Tips
July 12,
2007 * Issue 7.28
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From the
Authors: Headed to Harrisburg!
Travel Feature: Windsor Castle
Disney
Feature: Disney's Wilderness Lodge
Updates:What's New and Changed
Tips:
Stroller Saviors, Grandma's Glitter, Take Along Tablecloths
Captain's
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Q&A: What can I pack in the plastic baggy in my
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FROM
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Hi,
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Tomorrow we'll be loading up the minivan with kids and books
and heading to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to participate in MagicMeets, a
gathering of Disney fans. If you'll be there, be sure to come up to us and say
hello. We'll be staffing a PassPorter table in the main hall, and Dave will be
holding a talk on Disney Dining during one of the breakout sessions. Important:
Fred Block, the event's founder and organizer, asks that everyone understand
that all tickets to the event have been sold, and 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!
After
a successful one-week preview period for the members of PassPorter's Club, our
latest e-book, "PassPorter's Disney Character Yearbook," is now
available at the PassPorter Store for $7.95 (15% discount price). The e-book is
a 268-page compendium of all the live Disney characters you can find at Walt
Disney World, Disneyland, and on the Disney Cruise Line. It offers advice and
tips on finding, meeting, photographing, and getting autographs from our Disney
friends, as well as profiles on over 200 Disney characters. We've also added a
personalizable autograph book at the end for you to print and assemble. 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 a FUN e-book to
have! To learn more about the Disney Character Yearbook, visit http://www.passporter.com/disney-character-yearbook.asp
PassPorter Store News: Our PassPorter book close-outs continue to be
very popular and are almost gone! The close-outs are 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 750 vacationers are now
enjoying access to all our e-books and e-worksheets -- thank you for your
continued support!
* Our new e-book, "PassPorter's Disney Character
Yearbook," is available for Club Passholders free of extra charges!
*
A new e-worksheet for MouseFest Agenda is now available for Club Passholders in
The Gallery.
* More details at http://www.passporter.com/club
On the Air: Dave will be interviewed for the JB & Morgan Show on
WIRN - World Internet Radio Network. As soon as we know when the interview will
be on the air (and be available for download), we'll let you know right here!
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 returns home from Pompeii for a visit to
England's Windsor Castle and Erin McAuliffe describes the not-so-rustic
pleasures of Disney's Wilderness Lodge. Finally, Jack Skatt is back with a
brand-new Walt Disney World Treasure Hunt. Enjoy!
Jennifer and Dave
PassPorter
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TRAVEL
FEATURE: Windsor Castle
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by
Cheryl Pendry, PassPorter Featured Columnist
When a castle's one of
the official residences of the Queen of England and is the largest occupied
castle in the world, it's bound to attract lots of visitors.
That's
certainly the case with Windsor Castle, just an hour to the west of London and
within easy reach of the capital by train, bus or car. It's been on the same
site for nearly 1,000 years and the Round Tower of the castle dominates the
landscape as you approach Windsor.
Originally built by William the
Conqueror to guard the western approach to London, the outer walls of the
castle remain in the same position as they did back in the 1070's, so he
obviously got some good builders in to do the work!
Over the next few
centuries, St. George's Chapel was added to the castle. One of the best
examples of late medieval architecture, certainly in England and perhaps in
Europe too, this should be on any visitor's list to see during a visit to
Windsor. The architecture isn't the only draw here; it's also the final resting
place to ten of England's kings, including Henry VIII, famous for his six
wives. Indeed one of those wives, his beloved Jane Seymour is buried there with
him. King George VI and his wife, the much loved Queen Mother, parents of the
current Queen, are also buried in the chapel, along with Princess Margaret, the
Queen's sister.
Other kings lying in the chapel include Charles I, who
was on the throne at the outbreak of England's Civil War. He was eventually
captured by Oliver Cromwell's Parliamentary forces, who wanted to get rid of
the Royal family, and held at the castle before his trial and execution in
London.
Fortunately, not all the events at St. George's Chapel are so
grisly. It's still used for weekly church services and it's also been the site
of many Royal weddings over the years, the most recent being that of Prince
Edward and Sophie Rhys-Jones in 1999.
Today, the castle is just as
well known for what happened in the early hours of 20 November 1992, when a
major fire broke out after a curtain was ignited by a spotlight. Over the
course of the next 15 hours, as the fire blazed, approximately one fifth of the
castle area was destroyed. It took the next five years to restore the castle,
but my goodness; it's a challenge now to see which parts were damaged. In fact,
if they didn't tell you which rooms were destroyed in the fire, I don't think
anyone would be able to tell. Much of the amazing repair work at Windsor Castle
was funded by opening Buckingham Palace to the public every year during the
summer months; something that's continued to this day even though the bill for
repairs at Windsor was paid off a decade ago.
For much of the year,
visitors can walk around the State Apartments, where most of the Royal work
takes place, including State visits by foreign heads of state, with the
Presidents of France and South Africa among the recent visitors to the castle.
If you're an art fan, you're in for a treat, with many paintings, sculptures,
and armor from the Royal Collection on display.
One other thing you
shouldn't miss is an unusual visitor attraction. A doll house may not sound
that fascinating, but this is no ordinary doll house. This one belonged to
Queen Mary and contains working lifts, running water, and electricity, and took
1,500 craftsmen three years to complete. There are frequently long lines to see
this, but it's worth the wait and no wonder this is known as the most famous
doll house in the world!
Something else you shouldn't miss if it
happens to be taking place on a day when you visit is the Changing of the Guard
at Windsor Castle. From April to July, it's held every day except Sundays, and
throughout the rest of the year, it takes place on alternate days, weather
permitting of course! Starting at 11:00 am, it's a colorful sight and we
preferred the ceremony you see at Windsor to the Changing of the Guard in
London, mainly because you can get a far better -- and closer -- view in the
castle grounds. You can even get your photo taken next to one of the world
famous guards, which makes for a great memory of your day at Windsor!
If
it sounds like there's a lot to see at Windsor Castle, that's because there is.
Allow at least a couple of hours for your visit and longer if you're visiting
during the busy summer months, when the castle can get crowded and you may have
to wait in line to visit the various different areas.
Entrance into
Windsor Castle costs 14.20 pounds for adults, 12.70 pounds for students and
seniors (age 60+) and 8 pounds for the under 17s. Under fives are admitted free
of charge and family tickets are also available at 36.50 pounds for two adults
and up to three children. If the State Apartments are closed during your visit,
you can expect the admission prices to be almost half that amount.
Windsor
Castle is open to the public all year round, with the exception of December 25
and 26 and selected dates when the Queen is in residence. St. George's Chapel
is closed to the public on Sundays, when services are taking place. In
addition, the State Rooms may be closed to the public on certain dates. To check
on opening times and dates, visit the Royal Collection web site at http://www.royalcollection.org.uk .
About
the Author: Cheryl and husband Mark live in England and love to travel,
particularly to America. They were on the first 11-night sailing of the Disney
Magic around the Mediterranean and are now looking forward to returning to Walt
Disney World in December.
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DISNEY
FEATURE: Disney's Wilderness Lodge Resort
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by
Erin McAuliffe, PassPorter Guest Contributor
Disney's Wilderness
Lodge opened its doors for the first time on May 28, 1994 in the Magic Kingdom
area of Walt Disney World. The resort is modeled on the historic Old Faithful
Lodge in Yellowstone National Park circa 1904. Upon entering the lobby, no longer
are you in Central Florida but in a majestic National Park Lodge, where the
staff is more than happy to welcome you home. The lobby is home to an
eighty-foot-tall fireplace, a built to scale replica of the Grand Canyon's rock
layers, rocking chairs, two five- story-tall totem poles, tepee-topped
chandeliers, and much more.
During the holidays the Wilderness Lodge is decked out for the season with wreaths and garlands adorning the walls,
while a 60-foot Christmas tree decorated with theme appropriate decorations and
60,000 lights take center stage in the lobby.
Rooms come with the
choice of three views. Standard View faces out over the parking lot or
driveway. Woods View rooms face out over the trees towards either the Magic
Kingdom (although the Magic Kingdom cannot be seen, you may get a glimpse of a
passing monorail or fireworks display) or the Wilderness Lodge Villas, which
opened as part of the Disney Vacation Club in November 2002. Courtyard View
looks out over the pools or Bay Lake upon which the resort is situated.
The
Villas at the Wilderness Lodge is a free-standing Disney Vacation Club building
adjacent to the Wilderness Lodge, offering studio, one- and two-bedroom
vacation villas. The Wilderness Lodge and the Villas at the Wilderness Lodge
share all facilities, and villas are available to the general public as well as
to vacation club members.
The Wilderness Lodge houses 728 guest rooms
that are approximately 340 square feet in size and come with either a single
king bed, two queen beds, or a queen bed and a set of bunk beds, along with a
sink area containing two vanities and a separately enclosed shower and toilet.
Each room comes equipped with a television, table, chairs, coffee maker,
refrigerator, hair dryer, iron and ironing board and small in-room safe that is
adequate for storing airline tickets, traveler's checks/cash and some jewelry.
For any other valuables, arrangements can be made at the front desk.
Another
option for families is the Junior Suites, which are 500 square feet and have a
kitchen/living room and a large bedroom with two beds. Along with the amenities
found in the regular rooms, the suites also come equipped with a sofa bed and
wet bar.
Concierge rooms, located on the seventh floor, offer either a
woods view or courtyard view. In addition to the regular amenities, concierge
guests receive bathrobes, nightly turn down service, a continental breakfast
and various snacks and drinks throughout the day at the Concierge Lounge.
The
Wilderness Lodge is considered to be a Deluxe resort and is priced accordingly,
although it is typically the least expensive resort in this category. There are
four different rate seasons throughout the year: Value, Regular, Peak and
Holiday. Quoted rates do not include Florida Sales Tax or County Resort Tax and
are based on double occupancy. Children under the age of 17 stay free when
staying in the same room as an adult.
Transportation to and from the
Wilderness Lodge is offered through the boat dock and the bus depot. Boats can
take guests from the Wilderness Lodge to Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground,
the Contemporary Resort and the Magic Kingdom. Buses are available to every
park, including the Magic Kingdom, the Transportation and Ticket Center and
Downtown Disney.
The Wilderness Lodge has two full-service
restaurants, a lounge and two snack bars.
Artist Point is a full
service restaurant that serves dinner daily from 5:30 pm to 10:00 pm. It serves
Pacific Northwestern cuisine. Well known for its Cedar Plank Salmon, Artist
Point is one of the few restaurants to annually receive the rare Copper River
Salmon.
Whispering Canyon Cafe is a family restaurant serving
breakfast, lunch and dinner. All-you-can- eat skillets are a popular menu
choice and range in price from $10.99 for breakfast to $22.99 for dinner.
Little ones are kept entertained with the hourly Pony Express rides held
throughout the restaurant.
The Territory Lounge is situated adjacent
to Artist Point and is a relaxing lounge that serves a range of micro-brews,
espresso and cappuccino along with light snacks between 5:00 pm and 10:00 pm
nightly.
Roaring Forks Snacks is open daily from 6:00 a.m. to midnight
with food offered at hot and cold stations and what is known as "Grab and
Go," which includes items like fresh fruit, boxed cereal, etc. There is a
small seating area to one side for those wishing to eat a quick breakfast
before heading off to the parks for the day without having to return to their
rooms. Refillable mugs are available for purchase for $11.99 and can be used for
unlimited coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and fountain drinks for the duration of
your stay.
The poolside Trout Pass Bar operates under seasonal hours.
Room
service is available for breakfast from 7:00 am until 11:00 am and dinner is
available from 5:00 pm until 10:00 pm.
Many activities are available
to Lodge guests. The main pool begins in the lobby as a bubbling hot spring
before flowing outside and over Silver Creek Falls, finishing in the pool,
which contains a short water slide. There are two hot tubs, lounge chairs,
tables and umbrellas available for use around the pool. A quiet pool is
adjacent to the Villas at the Wilderness Lodge and is open to all guests.
Guests
can take in the sun on the beach at the edge of Bay Lake, take advantage of the
three-quarter mile wooded path that runs between the Wilderness Lodge and Fort
Wilderness by taking a walk, going for a jog, or taking a ride on a bike that
can be rented at the Teton Boat and Bike Rental, located near the beach. Bikes
can be rented for about $10 per hour, while small speed boats can be rented for about $40
per half hour. A 120-foot geyser spouts off every hour on the hour between 7:00 am
and 10:00 pm daily and can be viewed from the main lobby, the courtyard or the
walkway located just behind the pool.
There are many quiet areas to be
found throughout the Wilderness Lodge that overlook either the lobby or the
courtyard and are a great place to curl up with a good book after a long day
traipsing through the various parks.
The Electrical Water Pageant runs
nightly on Bay Lake and passes by the Wilderness Lodge at approximately 9:35
pm, although it may be canceled due to inclement weather.
The
Mercantile stocks a variety of north-western and Wilderness Lodge themed
merchandise, Disney plush and various sundries and the Disney character totem
pole just outside the doors makes for a wonderful photo opportunity.
The
Cub's Den is available for children aged four - twelve who are staying at the
resort and is open from 5:00 p.m. to midnight daily. Kids are kept entertained
with video games, storytelling, arts and crafts and Disney movies. Reservations
are recommended and can be made by calling 407-WDW-DINE (407-939-3463).
Make
sure to spend time exploring the Wilderness Lodge. One way to do this is
through the Wonders of the Lodge Tour which is offered at 9:00 a.m. Wednesdays
through Saturdays where you will learn about the Lodge's architecture,
landscaping and artwork, including all the metalwork, totem poles and
paintings.
About the Author: Erin is an Executive Assistant and
long time Disney enthusiast. She is looking forward to her next visit and first
stay at Pop Century in October 2007 before returning to the Wilderness Lodge
for the holiday season in December 2008.
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Here's
a few relevant news items:
The 25th Annual "Nights of Joy"
festival will take place in the Magic Kingdom on September 7 and 8, 2007. This
event requires seperate admission to the park. Advance tickets can be purchased
at http://www.disneyworld.com/nightofjoy
. Scheduled to perform on September 7: Jaci Velasquez, Third Day, Chris Tomlin,
Brian Littrell, David Crowder Band, BarlowGirl, Leeland, Jessie Daniels,
Sanctus Real; Scheduled to perform on September 8: Steven Curtis Chapman,
Smokie Norful, newsboys, Salvador, Kutless, Red, Mary Mary, Flyleaf, Mark
Schultz
The Mickey hand holding a magic wand and "Epcot"
sign over Epcot's iconic Spaceship Earth are being removed. The removal is
expected to be complete by October 1, 2007 - Epcot's 25th anniversary.
Spaceship Earth will be completely "naked" for the first time since
1999 when the tower was erected to put up the "2000" sign for the
Millennium Celebration. During removal the east side of the walkway under the
attraction may be closed periodically.
Teppanyaki the table service
restaurant in the Japan pavilion at Epcot will be sporting more than a new look
when it re-opens next month. It will also have a new name: Teppan Edo.
RUMOR:
According to Screamscape.com (as well as other sources), a Tinker Bell Meet
& Greet is in the planning stages at the Magic Kingdom. (This Tink-loving
Editor is VERY excited!)
Our thanks to AllEars.net and MousePlanet.com
from which we get some of our news leads.
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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:
STROLLER SAVIORS
"My wife and I are Annual
Passholders (AP), the rest of our clan are not. We normally arrive to our
resort in the afternoon and the non-AP holders don't want to use a pass to get
into the parks for such a short time. They hang out at the resort and after
dinner my wife and I go to the Magic Kingdom and go straight to Stroller
Rental. At this time of night there is no line and we rent our length of stay
strollers and fill out the name tags. This saves our kids at least thirty
minutes in the morning when people are in line to rent strollers, we just pick
ours up and begin the magic."
-- contributed by Harold G.
GRANDMA GLITTER
"I
bought a small cylinder of glitter at a craft store that I carried in with me.
At certain times I'd sneak it out and sprinkle glitter around and told my
grandchildren that it must have meant Tinker Bell was around as they could see
the Pixie Dust. Their eyes sparkled more than the glitter!"
-- contributed by Kathryn R.
TAKE
ALONG TABLECLOTHS
"Purchase a couple of those disposable tablecloths
(at a dollar store) to stake your place and have something clean to sit on at
parades. They are small enough to fit in a backpack and just dispose of or pass
on to another family when you are done."
-- contributed by Dina T.
>Notes:
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The Captain makes a study of
the delightful details -- sometimes hidden, sometimes in plain sight but often
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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 went on a walk-about with my
trusty camera today. I must have taken hundreds of photos! When I sat down to
review my treasure, I discovered an odd picture. It looks like I accidentally
took a picture of a floor ... but what floor! Stars and circles ... even some
hidden Mickeys in here. I wonder if anyone can identify this floor for me ...
I'm completely 'floored!'"
Photo Link: http://www.passporter.com/news/carpet.jpg
Where in Walt Disney World will you find this carpet? (Oh, yes ...
it's a hard one!)
Send
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Q & A WITH
JENNIFER & DAVE
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disneyfan822
asks: I've been practice packing to see what fits in carry on bags and trying
to put all the liquids into the one little baggy, but I'm confused a little on
what they consider 'liquids'? Do stick deodorants count? I also usually keep a
little tube of hand cream in my purse, do I have to go through everything in my
purse and try to fit it into the one little bag allowed? I'm traveling with my
family and they don't need to put much in their bags so I'm putting some of
mine in theirs, but I'm finding it hard to fit everything I need. I want to
make sure I have one of everything that we need in our carry ons just in case
our luggage gets (gasp) lost or is delayed from the airport.
Dave and
Jennifer answer: Solid stick deodorants are about the only kind you might get
away with leaving out of the bag. Roll-ons, glide-ons, etc. all use some sort
of liquid or gel.
Pretty much, you stand a higher chance of TSA
telling you to discard something you're trying to bring in carry-on than you
stand of losing checked luggage. I keep my carry on to a minimum - toiletries
all get packed in checked luggage. Medications go in carry-on. When Jennifer,
Alexander and I travel together, we need just one one-quart baggie between the
three of us (and all of it is for the toddler). We'd rather have an easy
clearance through security. I'd hate to miss a flight because we were running
late and then got delayed further by the TSA.
Unless you're traveling
with no checked luggage at all, there's always going to be something in checked
luggage that you'll need to replace if the bag goes missing for a while. Been
there (very rarely), and will probably be there again before I'm incapable of
travel in another 40-50 years. I recently went without the bulk of my wardrobe
for almost three days (the bag went to Lisbon, we went to Barcelona for a
cruise, and the bag didn't catch up with me until the end of our second port
day (Villefranche). Believe me, a few missing toiletries was the least of my
concerns, and by far, they were the cheapest and easiest items to replace.
Moral of that story is, don't put all of one person's belongings in a single
suitcase - spread it around a bit. Yeah, I guess you could also each bring a
carry-on with a couple of days worth of clothing, but we usually have enough to
carry without adding that extra burden. There are worse things than having an
excuse to shop for more clothes."
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at http://www.passporterboards.com/
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