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PassPorter News
News, Announcements, Updates, and Tips
August 28, 2008 * Issue 8.35
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In This Newsletter:
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From the Authors: Is
Summer Over Already?!
Travel Feature: One
Place is Never Enough!
Disney Feature: Grand
Californian Activities
Updates: What's New and
Changed
Tips: Bring a Lanyard,
Re-Use That Autograph Book, Money for Meals
Captain's
Corner: Book Worm
PassPorter
PhotoPick: The Full Monte Cristo
Q and A: Can I bring a
pocket knife into the parks?
Our Sponsors: We
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FROM THE AUTHORS: Is
Summer Over Already?!
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Hi,
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Another summer season is
drawing to a close. Some of us are busy preparing the summer house for a long,
cold winter. Others are squeezing in one last weekend at the vacation rental,
campground, amusement park, or other warm weather destination. And some of us
will be content to relax around the house, throw some food on the grill, and
(if you're a tennis fan like Dave), catch some of the action at the U.S. Open
tennis championships. Summer may not be officially over until later in
September, but don't tell that to the kids, who really ought to be focused on
their school work.
Amidst all the regular
Labor Day shopping specials and sales, how could we not include our incredibly
popular $1 PassPorter Offer? Yes, we still have copies of our 2007 edition left
for just $1. These books are in "new" or "slightly hurt"
condition, leftovers sent back to us by bookstores when the 2008 edition hit
store shelves. We offer these great but somewhat outdated books to our friends
on the Internet for just $1 each (plus shipping and handling). Lots of folks
who've never seen a PassPorter can try one out for a really great price, and
people who always loan-out their own PassPorters and/or recommend the book to
their friends and relations can stock-up on really low-priced gifts. It's even
great for us -- not only for the space saved in the warehouse, but because
we've made lots and lots of new PassPorter friends through these offers (the
older edition is a great ambassador for the newest edition). So, trot over to
the PassPorter Store (or click the $1 PassPorter link, if that's easier), and
tell your friends -- this deal doesn't last forever! When we're out, we're out!
Order at http://www.passporterstore.com/store/2007.aspx
Were you thinking of
joining us this December for MouseFest? Then we have some MouseFest news for
you! This year's Mega Mouse Meet will be held at Disney's Yacht & Beach
Club Convention Center, and we've also arranged a special lodging deal at
Disney's Yacht & Beach Club Resort. Have we piqued your interest? Then pop
over to the MouseFest.org web site, and read all about it. While you're there,
please sign up for the MouseFest newsletter, so you can keep on top of all the
MouseFest news. Visit http://www.mousefest.org
As we explained in
previous newsletters, sales of PassPorter's Walt Disney World 2008 have
been so good that we have none left in the warehouse (although they are still
in stock -- for now -- at book stores around the country). If you can't wait for
October to get a 2009 edition from us, you may purchase a 2008 electronic
edition (download only) or get a 2007 edition at that close-out price. Refer to
the 2008 electronic edition for the most up-to-date info, and print-out the
pages you'll need when you travel. Rely on the 2007 edition for all our great
planning features, PassPockets, and info that's still pretty darned accurate
and useful.
PassPorter's Disney Cruise
Line and its Ports of Call 2008 is in stock! All orders of our cruise guide
ship the next business day. Order at:
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What else do we have?
PassPorter's Open Mouse for Walt Disney World and the Disney Cruise Line is
also in stock, and because they're electronic downloads, all our e-books and
downloads at PassPorter's Club can never go out of stock (the Internet may go down,
but that's a different story)! Get yer downloads runnin'! Club membership is
just $4.95 per month, the price of just one e-book download, and $44.95 if you
decide to come on board for a full year. With that first month's membership you
can strip our cupboard bare of great e-books and interactive worksheets. Then
you can cancel, or even better (if you happen to be us), continue the
subscription to maintain all the club benefits (like a 35% discount on all
PassPorter printed books) and qualify for all the new e-books and worksheets
we'll be adding to the Club.
Will you be joining us for
PassPorter's Decade of Dreams Tour? PassPorter is celebrating our 10th
anniversary in 2009 in a year-long celebration from coast-to-coast! Everyone is
invited and all are warmly welcome to join us at all or part of our
celebration. We are combining small parties (meets) with grand, multi-day
trips, including a 7-night Disney Cruise, a 4-night stay at Walt Disney World,
and a Disneyland visit that includes park time and an Adventures by Disney
expedition. See our Tour Schedule for the latest details at http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/passporters-decade-dreams-tour-2009
PassPorter's Club Update
More than 1400 vacationers
are now enjoying access to all our e-books, e-worksheets, and super-sized photo
archive images.Thank you for your continued support!
Our newest e-book,
PassPorter's Answer Book is now available for download. This 85-page e-book is
full of the detailed, up-to-date information on the topics that really matter
to you. Visit http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/passporters-club-gallery/154412-new-e-book-passporters-answer-book-expert-answers-common-disney-travel-questions.html
More details at http://www.passporter.com/club
In this issue, Featured
Columist Cheryl Pendry describes her general approach to travel planning
in One Place is Never Enough. Then, Guest Columnist Terry Dagdagan
describes the many pleasures of Grand Californian Activities at Disneyland
Resort. Finally, Jack Skatt is back with a brand-new Walt Disney World Treasure
Hunt. Have a great holiday weekend!
Jennifer and Dave
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TRAVEL FEATURE: One Place
is Never Enough!
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by Cheryl Pendry, Featured
Columnist
I'm a great believer in
seeing whatever you can in any one vacation. After all, you just never know
when - or if - you'll get a chance to return. It took me almost 20 years to
return to Disneyland and Las Vegas, after first visiting them as a teenager
with my parents, and our trip back to New York in October will be our first
since our honeymoon trip almost nine years ago. Time does fly by and that's
why, when my thoughts turn to vacation planning, I immediately start to think
about how many different things we could see and do during that time.
There are some important
lessons I've learnt along the way. It's very easy to cram too much into your
schedule and it's also very easy to keep adding extra places you want to visit.
To avoid that, you do need to do a lot of planning right at the beginning. You
need to be strict with yourself and realistic as well. How much time are you
honestly going to need to see a city properly and how much money do you have?
Can you really afford to add in somewhere else, with flight prices and gas
prices not exactly cheap any longer?
Working out the budget is
probably the easier side. All it takes is some calculation of how much it'll
cost to get there, either driving or flying. It's worth shopping around and
checking various airlines, which may go into airports near to where you're
headed. For example, we're flying into Chicago's Midway Airport with Southwest
in October, who came up with great fares. On the way out, we'll be heading for
O'Hare Airport, as we picked up a great fare with JetBlue.
When it comes to deciding
how long to allocate to each place, that's where you need to make some
judgement calls. I always find that a good travel guidebook comes in handy to
help you make those judgements. It allows you to browse what there is to see
and do and work out a list of priorities for while you're there. Armed with
that, you can start to work out how long it'll take to visit all of the places
you want to see. If you're unsure, it's worth visiting the Globetrotting forum
in the PassPorter message boards to ask for advice. The boards are full of well
travelled people, who can help answer your questions.
One important thing to
consider when travelling between destinations is how long that travelling is
actually going to take. For drivers, there are some great websites, such as
Mapquest which provide you with directions and details of how long it should
take to get between A and B. If you're flying, you'll obviously know your
scheduled departure and arrival time, but don't forget to factor in time at
either end of your journey.
These days, you really
need to aim to be at the airport a couple of hours before you're scheduled to
take off to ensure that you've got time to check in, clear security and get to
your gate. That perhaps explains why I tend to go for flights slightly later in
the morning now. Somehow the thought of being at the airport ridiculously early
just isn't that appealing.
Equally, when you arrive
at your destination, you need to remember to allow time to pick up your checked
luggage, and then for your travel from the airport. If you're picking up a
rental car, then you need to go through the paperwork and go and collect it,
before you get on the road. If you're getting a shuttle bus of some kind, you
need to factor in time for various stops on the way to your hotel. Even with a
taxi, it's worth checking out roughly how long the journey from the airport is
expected to take. By the time you add it all up, it can start eating into a
fair part of a day that you might have allocated for sightseeing.
Finally, don't forget that
you need to program what will work best for you - and those travelling with
you. Only you know how much you're likely to achieve in a day. It's important
that you're realistic about this from an early stage. I've learnt from bitter
experience not to plan too much into a day, as eventually you will hit the wall
and that's when your fun-packed vacation suddenly stops being fun. There's
nothing enjoyable about having to return to your hotel to take some downtime,
because you're too exhausted to do anything else.
We're lucky in that we're
able to achieve a lot in a day and see a lot of things, but despite that, it's
still important to program time into our days when we won't be on our feet. One
good way to do that is to plan sit-down meals for lunch and dinner, or you
might like to include an hour or two back at your hotel (which again may
require time to travel back there). If you're going somewhere in the car, bus,
or train, you may be able to do more when you arrive, simply because your
journey includes some sit-down time.
It's certainly a great
challenge and very rewarding to plan a vacation that takes in a number of
destinations and it's something that any seasoned planner will enjoy. Just be
sure that everyone else you're going will enjoy all the travelling you're
planning!
Cheryl and husband Mark
live in England and love to travel, particularly to America. They are in the
process of visiting every Disney theme park around the world, having already
spent a day each in Disneyland Resort Paris and Hong Kong Disneyland so far
this year. They are looking forward to returning to America in October to visit
both Walt Disney World and Disneyland in California.
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DISNEY FEATURE: Grand
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by Terry Dagdagan, Guest
Columnist
A month before we left for
our most recent visit to the Disneyland Resort in California (Disneyland
Resort) a friend of mine asked, "What on earth do you do at Disneyland for
five days?" My immediate response was "Enjoy the resort!"
We usually go for five
nights and stay at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel and Spa (Grand
Californian). My family and I are fortunate to be Disney Vacation Club members
and are able to use our Vacation Points when staying at the Grand Californian.
Being only a four-hour drive from Disneyland as opposed to a five-hour plane
ride (multiplied by four air fares) from Walt Disney World, we spend more time
on the west coast than the east coast.
Now if your plan of attack
when visiting the Disneyland Resort is to go for two or three days, enter the
parks the moment they open and stay until cast members gently guide you out at
night, off-site hotels would be my recommendation. After all, why pay more for
a room that you will only sleep in? If your preference is a longer stay with
relaxation interspersed with park rides, then I suggest staying at the Grand
Californian.
One of the more obvious reasons
is the amazing pool area. Yet there is so much more! Each evening during turn
down service, the housekeeping staff leaves a copy of daily "Grand
Adventures." Of course, my family notices the chocolates left with this
newsletter first. It lists various activities that are available exclusively to
guests of the Grand Californian.
Some activities are
offered more frequently during each week. One that is offered almost daily is
The Grand Quest, which lasts for one hour in the late afternoon. This is a great
family event that is recommended for those with children ages 3-12 years old.
Basically, it is a scavenger hunt with riddles that lead you throughout the
hotel getting answers at various locations. It ends with a sweet treat from the
final destination.
Two other activities that
alternate each day are Tales from the Hearth and Songs from the Hearth. These
are offered twice each evening at the giant hearth area in the Great Hall
(lobby). Both feature storytelling and one adds songs to the mix. It is a nice
way to wind down the evening if you are calling it an early night.
If you prefer a bedtime
story from the comfort of your own room, then tune into Bedtime Tales. This can
be viewed on a designated television channel from 8:00-10:00 pm. You will see a
Classic Disney Animation as well as be told a bedtime story by one of the
Disney Princesses.
The morning activities are
my family's favorites. They change each day, so you need to take advantage of
them when given the opportunity. My personal favorite was offered two mornings
of our most recent stay. It is the "Get Up and Go" Power Walk. This
is a 45-minute brisk walk (with the emphasis on brisk) through Disney's
California Adventure Park before it opens to the public. This walk takes you
through the whole park and the distance covered is about two miles. It is just
amazing to be in the park without any other guests!
The minimum age to
participate is 14 years old. They seem to strictly enforce this as one couple
was not permitted to bring their infant along in a stroller due to insurance
requirements. Everyone is also asked to sign a waiver before participating on
the walk. Always being a company that listens to its guests, our leader did
mention that they are developing a fitness trail for parents with strollers and
little ones. It would be within the hotel and not in the park due to the same
insurance reasons.
Two mornings the hotel
offered Rise and Stretch with Pilates. This is a class designed for beginners,
so don't shy away if you've never tried Pilates before. While I did not have a
chance to try this activity for myself, one of my fellow power walkers said that
she had never done Pilates before and enjoyed the class a lot. It is offered
outside on the wedding lawn. Guests 14 and older may participate; however,
those 14-17 must be accompanied by a guardian.
The Art of the Craft Tour
happens most afternoons from 1:00-2:00 pm. This tour is recommended for those
12 years and older. My daughter (who was 11 at the time) joined my husband and
me on this tour last summer, and we all enjoyed hearing about the art and
architectural work of the hotel. Being in the middle of the day it was a nice
break from the parks.
Now that all of the
"big kids" have heard about their activities, there are still more
for the little ones. A big favorite with my girls is Washcloth Creations. We
met up with representatives from the housekeeping staff who taught us to make a
heart, a bunny, and a folded shirt (especially for Father's Day), out of
washcloths. Everyone gets to keep the creations they make.
Learn to Draw is another
morning activity offered occasionally. This is your young one's chance to be an
animator and learn how to draw Mickey Mouse. When my children participated in
this class about five years ago, the instructor actually collected the drawings
and took them to Mickey for signing. Since we were leaving the next morning,
she was kind enough to mail our treasured drawings directly to our home.
One activity that my girls
are looking forward to participating in on our next visit is the Build-A-Bear
Workshop. All of the above activities are free; however, this one does come
with a fee. Basically, this is an opportunity to create a new cuddly friend at
the Build-A-Bear Workshop in Downtown Disney before it is open to the public.
The minimum cost for a bear is $10 and it goes up from there depending on the
size and accessories you choose.
A final activity that we
saw offered was the Beauty Basics at Sephora. We did not participate in this
one, though it seemed like a fun mother-daughter activity if you have older
girls, or even for Mom to indulge in by herself. The cost is $35, which you
receive back in the form of a Sephora gift card. It takes place at Sephora in
Downtown Disney and is lead by trained professionals at the store before it
opens for the day. They teach you about skin care basics and make-up.
With all of these activities
to chose from, it seems like everyone can find their niche at the hotel. Any
times listed were from our visit in June, so if you are planning to stay at the
Grand Californian, be sure to verify times and days with them. All activities
require you to sign up in advance with Guest Services, which is only a phone
call away from your room. Since there are limits on the number of participants
for most activities, it is always best to call early.
The only real dilemma left
for a few of the morning activities is that they overlap with the Disneyland
Park Magic Morning. This would be when guests of all three hotels at the
Disneyland Resort in California are permitted to enter into Disneyland Park an
hour before other guests. So now it is time to decide -walk on to Space
Mountain with little to no waiting or Power Walk through a virtually empty
California Adventure Park (you know, there is always FASTPASS).
About the Author: Terry
and her husband Gene live in Las Vegas with their two daughters. They have been
Disney Vacation Club members since 2000 and are looking forward to another stay
at Disney's Grand Californian later this summer.
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UPDATES: What's New and
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Here's a few relevant news
items:
Disney and Four Seasons
Hotels and Resorts have finalized the sale of 298 acres of Walt Disney World
property to Four Seasons, for the construction of a previously-announced
ultra-deluxe Four Seasons resort featuring hotel, golf course, timeshare, and
vacation home sales (yes, you'll finally be able to live at Walt Disney World
-- if you can afford it). The resort is being built on the former site of the
Eagle Pines golf course. The first phase of the project is due to open in 2012.
Epcot will be adding a new
"attraction" in late 2008, based on the popular Disney Channel
animated feature, Kim Possible. The Kim Possible World Showcase Adventure will
take participants throughout seven countries in the World Showcase in search of
clues to the whereabouts of villains bent on world domination, using a
hand-held electronic device called a "Kimmunicator" (think, "Pal
Mickey" for pre-teens). No word on whether there will be an extra charge,
but you can be sure a credit card or Key to the World Card will be needed as a
security deposit.
Yes, Virginia, there will
be a 2009 Walt Disney World Moms Panel! Prospective "Moms" (Dads and
non-parents 18 and over are also welcome) can join the selection process,
starting September 8 at http://www.disneyworldmoms.com/2009
. Meantime, you can learn more about the Disney Mom's Panel at that same web
site.
Hannah Montana fans have a
chance to attend star Miley Cyrus' Sweet 16 Party at Disneyland park. The party
will be held on October 5, from 6:00 - 11:00 pm, and each of the 5,000 tickets
costs $250 (that's what we call "star power!"). The event honors
Youth Service America, and Disney will be donating an unspecified amount to
that organization. Click here for tickets and more info: http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/disneyparks/en_US/minisites/mileyCyrusSweet16Birthday/index?bhcp=1
Correction: In our last
newsletter we incorrectly stated that "Casting Clowns" would be
playing at Night of Joy this September. The actual name of the band is
"Casting Crowns." Our apologies to the band for the typo and special
thank-you to the family member of band member who alerted us of the mistake.
Our thanks to AllEars.net and MousePlanet.com from which we get some of our
news leads.
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 deliver a
wealth of information! Here are the winners in this month's tip contest:
BRING A LANYARD
"Walt Disney World
did away with the Extra Magic Hour wristbands during our recent vacation. On
our trip, they were 'testing' the new procedure of showing the resort ID at
each attraction during Extra Magic Hours at Epcot. We found it a hassle to get
out our resort ID for each attraction and then put it away again. Bring along a
lanyard with a clear pocket to hold your ID. (The PassPorter Pouch would work
great.) Hang it around your neck for quick admission to each attraction and
less chance of dropping/losing it."
-- contributed by Teresa
W.
RE-USE THAT AUTOGRAPH BOOK
"This will be my
oldest son's fourth trip to Disney and we have three autograph books already. I
didn't want to spend another $10 on a book that will only have a few autographs
in it, so I suggested that we put Mickey Mouse ears on the first blank page and
decorate it with the trip's year. He can see what signatures he doesn't have
from the past trip and we can have a charachter scavenger hunt to get the ones
he didn't get last trip. I also recommend spending the extra money for the
autograph books that have a spot for a photo for children's FIRST trip to
Disney. Our daughter was only 8 months old for her first trip (she'll be 5 when
we go next Dec) and doesn't remember it, but she loves to look at the pictures
of her and all the characters when she was a baby. I am going to get this type
of autograph book for our 2-year-old son's first trip."
-- contributed by Heather
B.
MONEY FOR MEALS
"As with most people,
we save very long and very hard to go to Walt Disney World. The one thing that
has made things easier for us once we arrive in the parks is to have some of
our meals prepaid. Since I am a travel agent, and usually not allowed to have
the Disney Dining Plan, we put the money aside for some of our special meals
and events. We make dining envelopes, like the kind used for dining tips, and
put the money in the envelopes ahead of our trip. That way when we arrive and are
going to, say, Chef Mickey's, we can just pull out the Chef Mickey envelope and
find the money for the meal with the tip. No breaking into our "fun"
money."
-- contributed by Patty L.
>Notes: Send us your
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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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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 strolled about the
Magic Kingdom today looking for a good place to read my latest action-adventure
novel. I found many charming benches and little nooks. I was amused to also
find some books lying about, though I'm not sure if they are my cup of tea. In
one particular stack there was 'The Handy Mouse About the House,' 'No Pain No
Gain Window Repair,' 'Repairing Electrical and Bermuda Shorts,' and 'Fix Your
Plumbing Without Getting Trained.'"
Where can you find this
stack of books in the Magic Kingdom?
For bonus credit, locate
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Send your full answer to
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PASSPORTER PHOTOPICK
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Each issue we choose a
special photo from the PassPorter Photo Archive which highlights something
beautiful, interesting, humorous, or timely at Disney or around the world. Here
is this issue's PassPorter PhotoPick:
The Full Monte Cristo
Sandwich at Disneyland
contributed by DawnDenise
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Q & A WITH JENNIFER
& DAVE
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jmhnaclh2o asks: "I
started thinking about the pocket knife I carry and my upcoming trip to Walt
Disney World. I didn't know if there was any problem with me carrying a pocket
knife in the parks, or getting into the parks through security with a pocket
knife. I don't remember on any of the prior trips having an issue with it, but
I also don't remember if I carried it or just left it behind to avoid problems.
So am I or am I not allowed to carry my pocket knife at the parks"
Dave answers:
"Disney's official policy is 'no weapons of any kind' and a pocket knife
could be considered a weapon.
I decided some years ago
that carrying a multi-tool/Swiss Army knife was more trouble that it's worth.
Here's an example:
*I can't carry it on the
plane, so it goes in checked luggage.
*It can't be brought onto
a cruise ship at all. So, let's say you flew down, and put it in your checked
luggage. It'll show up on X-ray (all checked luggage is X-rayed). DCL will
remove it from checked luggage until you return from your cruise, and the delay
caused by all that ensures you won't see your luggage in your room until close
to dinner time on the first night.
*It's not allowed in the
parks, so I leave it in my room.
And so on. Back in the
days when I was working as a broadcast engineer, that multi-tool had loads of
uses, all day long, so I fully appreciate all those who feel naked without one.
I carried one long after I stopped working in that profession, out of habit. If
I think about it, though, I rarely actually needed it away from the job. Yeah,
it was handy from time to time, but most of the time, I could have used
something else and accomplished the same end.
I finally lost that
multi-tool while traveling, because with all the various ins and outs, I lost
track of where it was. I'd have been better off leaving it at home."
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