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PassPorter News
News, Announcements, Updates, and Tips
September 27, 2007 * Issue
7.39
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In This Newsletter:
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From the Authors: Turn,
Turn, Turn
Travel Feature: My First
NASCAR Race
Disney Feature: How I
Convinced Prince Charming to Take Us on a Disney Cruise
Updates: What's New and
Changed
Tips: Scavenger Hunt
Hoopla, Beach Club BBQ, Scrapbook Set-up
Captain's Corner: Let
Sleeping Ducks Lie
Q&A: Help me decide
between Spirit of Aloha and Mickey's Backyard BBQ?
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Is it true? Is summer
really over? That's what the calendar says, and, here in Michigan, the leaves
on the trees have begun to whisper it, too.
There's a lot going on in
Orlando during the upcoming week, with more than a few folks making sure
they're on hand for Epcot's 25th anniversary on October 1, and for the Epcot
Food and Wine Festival. No doubt, there will be several champagne toasts lifted
around the World Showcase in the days to come. We, however, get to miss that
fun, in favor of a family wedding here in Michigan. So, while we're toasting
the bride and groom, we hope some of the folks reading this will hoist a toast
at Epcot on our behalf (sorry, we're not buying, even if we have been heard to
shout, "Free drink, Colonel" on more than one occasion.)
The big news at
PassPorter.com is a new
$1 PassPorter book offer!
For the first time ever, we're selling an older edition of our Disney Cruise
Line guidebook for just $1 plus postage and handling (we've done this in the
past with our Walt Disney World guidebooks). We have a few hundred copies of
the paperback of PassPorter's Field Guide to the Disney Cruise Line and its
Ports of Call 3rd Edition, updated in August 2005. Since that was the year the
cruise line first passed through the Panama Canal and sailed to West Coast
ports, it's an especially handy item for folks sailing this year's Panama Canal
and West Coast itineraries. Whether you'll be cruising on those itineraries,
are curious about our cruise line guidebook, or want to share the PassPorter
magic with your friends and family, this is a great way to get your feet wet
(so to speak). Order your copies at http://www.passporterstore.com/store/one-buck-passporter.aspx
We also have a great, new
feature at the PassPorter web site -- the PassPorter Photo Archive! We take
thousands of photos on every one of our research trips, documenting the
glorious sights and the smallest details, and now, we're opening that photo
collection up to our readers. While the archive is far from complete (it takes
a while to select, index, and describe each image), we so far have over 1,000
quality images catalogued and online. For those of you interested in every
detail of Disney's resort hotels, we already have a whopping 274 images of the
All-Star Resorts, 156 shots of Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground, 167
pictures of the Polynesian... at the moment, the vast majority of photos are of
Disney's resorts, but as the weeks and months go by, we'll also have thousands
of images of every aspect of Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disneyland Paris,
and the Disney Cruise Line. The PassPorter Photo Archive is available free to
all registered members of the PassPorter message board community (membership in
the boards is free) -- photos are viewable at 400 x 300 pixel size by all
registered members, a typical viewing size for online images. Members of
PassPorter's Club get an extra benefit -- they can also view the images in
high-definition, "Super Size" (we promise, they won't be fattening)
-- up to 2000 x 2000 pixels, big enough to fill most computer screens and then
some (click here to see a super-sized image examples of a scenic shot and a
practical shot)! If you ever wanted to read the fine print on a sign, or see
the smallest details in a hotel room's decor, this is the only way to go -- the
way we do it when we need to check facts and details after our return to the
office. The software behind the archive has loads of great features that make
it easy to search for and view images, add your own comments, share as an
e-card, and create links to the photos for use in your message board postings
and other personal uses. Enjoy the photos at http://www.passporter.com/photos
Disney's new escorted
tours business, Adventures by Disney (ABD), has been creating quite a stir
among Disney fans, and we're interested in learning more about what our readers
think about ABD and its offerings. We've created a survey, which we hope you'll
take the time to fill-out, and we'll report back to you on our findings in an
upcoming edition of this newsletter. The survey is at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=gtNE8ZzyZjZEKY0JmMpalQ_3d_3d
PASSPORTER'S CLUB UPDATE
* Nearly 950 vacationers
are now enjoying access to all our e-books, e-worksheets, and super-sized photo
archive images (see above) -- thank you for your continued support!
* Our newest e-book,
"PassPorter's Disney Character Yearbook," is available for Club
Passholders free of extra charges! Get more info at http://www.passporter.com/disney-character-yearbook.asp
* A new screen layout --
Autumn (complete with falling leaves) -- is now available for Club Passholders.
Visit: http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/passporters-club-gallery/new-post-138106-new-layout-autumn.html
* More details at http://www.passporter.com/club
MouseFest News:
Registration is now open for MouseFest at http://www.mousefest.org/register !
We've got an all-new registration program this year that offers a host of new
benefits and gives folks a chance to support this great event. Read all about
it! Special MouseFest room rates available! MouseFest has arranged for a
special discounted rate at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort for
MouseFest! Stay near the heart of MouseFest action within walking distance of
Epcot(r), Disney-MGM Studios, Disney's BoardWalk entertainment district,
Disney's Fantasia Gardens Miniature Golf courses, and Saturday's MouseFest's
Mega Mouse Meet at the Walt Disney World Dolphin. To learn more, visit
http://www.mousefest.org. And check out the MouseFest event schedule, also at
the MouseFest.org web site. New meets are being added to the schedule on a
regular basis, and the list of people attending just keeps growing! At least
ten of our PassPorter Guides (moderators) are attending, as are more than 130
PassPorter community members and readers! Stay tuned for more MouseFest
announcements in the weeks and months to come. Visit http://www.mousefest.org
In this issue, Thomas
Cackler, part of the PassPorter e-book production team, describes his
experiences at his first NASCAR Race, and guest columnist and PassPorter's
Disneyland and Southern California Attractions guidebook contributor Rebecca
Oberg confesses, How I Convinced Prince Charming to Take Us on a Disney Cruise.
Finally, Jack Skatt is back with a brand-new Walt Disney World Treasure Hunt.
Enjoy!
Jennifer and Dave
PassPorter Publishers and
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TRAVEL FEATURE: My First
NASCAR Experience: The Allstate 400
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by Thomas Cackler,
PassPorter Guest Columnist
If anything rivals my love
of Walt Disney World, it's my passion for sports. Although football and
baseball are tops on my list, I also enjoy watching motor sports, including
NASCAR. When a friend called a year ago to see if I could make it out and join
him at the Allstate 400 at the Brickyard in Speedway, Indiana, I jumped at the
chance to not only visit an old friend but also visit one of the most legendary
tracks in the world for a real race.
As this was my first race,
I don't know how much of my experience was due to the venue itself or how much
of it was due to the nature of NASCAR. The atmosphere was more a combination of
a state fair mixed with a flea market than a professional sporting event.
Temporary food stands surrounded the track as did booths selling racing
memorabilia with everything from seat cushions to used racing tires. Race
sponsors had an interactive midway area that offered entertainment and
activities in addition to promotions for their products.
Speaking of spending
money, if someone complains about the price of food and souvenirs at Walt
Disney World, chances are good they have never experienced a NASCAR race. The
ticket itself for a seat in turn four was $60 and that was about mid-range,
with the least expensive ticket going for $35. Food was slightly more expensive
than at Walt Disney World, but not terribly so. Turkey legs, for example, were
$7.00 at the race while they are $5.50 at Walt Disney World. Souvenirs were
also slightly more expensive at the race. For example, a ball cap cost one or
two dollars more than a similar cap at a Disney park.
The festival attitude
extended into the parking lot where many people drive their RV's in and spend
the entire week at the track. Most of these RV's flew the flags and colors of
their favorite drivers. Those who didn't stay all week arrived early in vans
and trucks to tailgate, preparing breakfast and lunch before heading into the
track. The atmosphere certainly would remind someone of a college football game
with the actual event taking a back seat to the tailgate parties on either end.
One other surprising thing
was that the track officials allowed coolers in. While this did seem to lead to
a few fans who "over-indulged," it provided cool relief for the
extreme heat to the rest. Many fans passed around ice to help cool people off.
When someone in our group got a little sick due to the heat, some nearby fans
took wet washcloths from their cooler to help cool him off. Conditioned by the
NFL and Major League Baseball, it hadn't occurred to me that I could take in a
cooler, but I certainly wished I had by the end of the day.
The other surprising thing
was the volume. Loud doesn't begin to describe the level of noise from the
machines that raced around the track at close to 200 miles per hour. During one
stretch of the race when the line of vehicles circled almost the entire track,
you couldn't hear the person sitting next to you even if they yelled in your
ear. At first I scoffed at the people who brought earplugs, but I quickly
realized that they had the right idea. I wouldn't have minded having a set
during the race!
The race fans we
encountered were excited to hear that it was the first race for several of us.
Much like passionate Disney fans, they told us what to watch for and offered
advice on how best to enjoy the race. We even experienced a bit of magic as the
teenager with us received a previous year's ticket with his favorite driver on
it. Overall, most of the crowd behaved well and allowed everyone to enjoy the
race. Just like any other sporting event, there will always be a few obnoxious
fans but the respectful fans heavily outnumber them.
The thing I disliked most
about the track was the layout. The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is a big track
with a large and heavily built-up infield. This meant that spectators in turn
four couldn't see the backstretch or turns one and two due to the size of the
track. Instead, those fans had to watch the action on large monitors positioned
in the infield. I was a little disappointed that I paid $60 to watch half the
race on television when I could have stayed home and enjoyed the whole thing
from my recliner for the cost of my monthly cable bill.
At the end of the day,
this NASCAR event was different from any other event I had ever attended. As I
went into it with no set expectations, I certainly wasn't disappointed. Was it
my cup of Mad Hatter's tea? No, I can't say it was. While I won't rule out a
race in the future, I have a feeling I'll attend another major sporting event
first. To each his own!
About the Author: Thomas
Cackler is the PassPorter's E-Book Team "on call" editor and
consultant. A veteran of five trips to Walt Disney World and one Disney Cruise
since 2002, Thomas is a member of several online Disney communities including
the PassPorter forums where he shares his knowledge and love of the Disney
Parks with anyone who will listen. He lives in Iowa with his wife Julie and
nephew Joey.
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DISNEY FEATURE: How I
Convinced Prince Charming to Take Our Family on a Disney Cruise
(And More Importantly -
Enjoy it!)
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by Rebecca Oberg,
PassPorter Contributor to PassPorter's Disneyland Resort and Southern
California Attractions guidebook
It all started out in the
usual way -- we had some extra money, enough to take the kind of trip I'd
dreamed of since I was a little girl. I ran it by my loving husband (during
some sort of sporting event on TV, for maximum understanding). I got the nod
and smile I needed. We were going on our first Disney Cruise! I was extremely
excited and began planning right away. Two PassPorters were ordered, one for
the land and one for the sea portion of the vacation. Every second of extra
time was spent poring over message boards and web sites. I had important
decisions to make - did we want to swim with dolphins? Eat dinner at Palo? Have
a luxurious massage at the spa?
(My husband's thought
process will be recreated in italics and inserted throughout the article.)
I think she said something
about Disney again. Did she say cruise? Wait. Cruises are expensive. We've got
a front yard to put in, a house to paint, and three kids to put through college
someday. We can't afford a cruise. What's the score?
The planning continued and
payments were made (and days added to the land portion). It was time to do some
shopping! Everyone needed new clothes, swimsuits, and other vacation items.
This was another fun part of preparing for the cruise. We'd have the
opportunity to wear fancy clothes and swimsuit cover-ups. Sounds like a dream
come true to me!
I'm going to have to dress
up to eat dinner? I thought this was a vacation. Why do we need all this stuff?
Isn't this vacation expensive enough already? Am I really going to enjoy this?
What am I going to do on the ship while you're doing "Disney Stuff?"
The travel and the Walt
Disney World portion of the trip went off without a hitch and before we knew
it, we were being whisked off to Port Canaveral in our luxurious Disney bus. I
couldn't believe how seamless this trip was. No luggage worries, no arguing
over a map of a completely strange city, and no worries about entertaining the
kids. How relaxing, and we're not even on the ship yet!
Walt Disney World was fun,
but I'm ready to go home. So far so good, though. No schlepping suitcases, no
driving or navigation responsibilities, no whining kids. This ain't so bad!
Within minutes of
embarking on our voyage, we were fed and relaxing with frosty drink in hand.
The kids were busy doing things that made them happy, and the husband and I
were left to our own devices. There were lovely long dinners, chats at the
ship's rail overlooking the vast ocean, and some beautiful sunsets. There were
movies with no interruptions, and even a couple's spa treatment. We really
reconnected on this family vacation.
My wife is so relaxed and
happy, and we can spend time doing what we want to do. We ate ice cream in bed
and watched movies that weren't animated or rated "G." I've been in a
golf chipping contest and hung out in a sports bar. I can eat whatever I want,
whenever I want. Surprisingly, I liked the spa as much as my wife did. Oh,
yeah, and the kids are having a good time, too.
In addition to the very
romantic aspects of this vacation, we had some wonderful family moments as
well. We built an extraordinary sandcastle, hunted for treasure on a tropical
island, and indulged in lots of giggling and adventure-sharing each evening before
drifting off to the gentle rocking of the ship. All too soon the journey was
coming to an end. We'd be heading back to reality, but not before having the
time of our lives together. I hope we can someday embark on a Disney Cruise
again. The service was superb from the moment we stepped on board to receiving
our airline boarding passes and being relieved of our luggage when disembarking
the vessel. It was the perfect vacation for each person in our family and for
all of us together.
We'll definitely be saving
up for another Disney Cruise. It's the best vacation I've ever been on. My
family and I were treated like royalty. Every detail was taken care of so we
could truly relax. Next time we're staying longer, though. It was the perfect
vacation for each person in our family and for all of us together.
So if you have a doubting
Thomas (or Rob or Sally or whomever) in your family who thinks a Disney Cruise
is too expensive, too fancy, or just not their idea of fun, try to get them to
think again. And most importantly, get them on the ship! The patented Disney
Magic (or Wonder) will do the rest.
About the Author: Rebecca
has been an avid Disneyland fan as long as she can remember. She's recently
added Disney Cruise Line and Walt Disney World to her list of favorite places
on the planet. When not traveling, planning to travel, or visiting Disney, she
is mother of three, wife of one, and teacher of 23 third graders.
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UPDATES: What's New and
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Here's a few relevant news
items:
Here are a few items of
relevant news:
Our readers share their
Captain Jack Sparrow encounters:
An Anony-"mouse"
Cast Member writes: "It is indeed true, as I have seen it with my own eyes
(and listed in our CM official park schedule), that Captain Jack is doing meet
and greets by the Adventureland Veranda on a trial basis. He is officially
scheduled for 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Sept. 16-20, 23-26, and 29. RUMOR has it he
will be sticking around after that, but that part I can't confirm yet."
Alan D. writes (from his
cell phone, no less): "I am at Disney right now and there is a meet and
greet spot for him. The hours have been from 10:00 am 'til 6:00 pm daily. Most
of the time there has been at least a 30 minute wait to see him."
Janice B. writes:
"Just returned from Walt Disney World 9/22. While in the Magic Kingdom on
9/16, we were able to get pictures and autographs from Jack Sparrow. Our party
had separated, so my grandsons were not with us at this time, and when we
returned to this spot on Friday (9/21) for the boys to see Jack, we were told
that he would be back on Sunday. (We left on Saturday, so they missed
out.)"
Kim O. sent this photo of
her son with the Captain:
http://www.passporter.com/news/Captain-Jack-MK.jpg
Thanks to all of our
readers for sending in their Captain Jack stories!
A re-dedication ceremony
as well as other events, will take place this Monday, October 1, 2007 in honor
of Epcot's 25th anniversary. The ceremony will take place at 10:01 am - the
same time Epcot officially opened for the first time on October 1, 1982. A special
exhibit is opening in Innoventions West showcasing the history of the park, and
IllumiNations will be adding a special ending to mark the occasion.
Ticket prices for Cirque
du Soleil's La Nouba at Downtown Disney's West Side will increase as of the October
2, 2007 show. The new prices are:
Front and Center: Adult
(Ages 10+) $121.41; Child (Ages 3-9) $96.92
Category 1: Adult (Ages
10+) $105.44; Child (Ages 3-9) $84.14
Category 2: Adult (Ages
10+) $86.27; Child (Ages 3-9) $69.23
Category 3: Adult (Ages 10+)
$69.23; Child (Ages 3-9) $55.38
The Wilderness Back Trail
Adventure Segway Tour is now a permanent offering at Disney's Fort Wilderness
Resort & Campground. Call 407-WDW-TOUR for more information.
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:
SCAVENGER HUNT HOOPLA
"I planned a
scavenger hunt around the house with rhymed clues to lead our kids through the
house, upstairs, downstairs, in closets and under tables. The hunt culminated
with their own 'special Christmas present' boxes in the living room. In each
box was a special 'ticket' I had made for at trip to Walt Disney World with
their name on it. Underneath, was another special "Ticket" for a
Disney Cruise. They were screaming with joy! Then they asked if they could do
the scavenger hunt again! Instead, I pointed to the wrapped Christmas present
addressed to both of them. It was the Magic Kingdom Game. The game has you
racing against other players to be the first to visit all of your Magic Kingdom
attractions on the cards you have been dealt. This has become a favorite game
of my boys since then and really helped them familiarize themselves with the
park and its rides."
-- contributed by Trish M.
BEACH CLUB BBQ
"If you're staying at
the Beach Club and would like to have a 'private' barbecue, go behind the
Villas near the quiet pool. Nestled almost out of sight in the dunes area, not
too far from the spa (hot tub) along the walking path, is a picnic table with
an umbrella and two barbecue grills. You'll have to provide your own charcoal
(they don't sell any at the resort) but you can use the barbecue at any time,
no reservation required. This is a nice little spot to make some of your own
'magic.'"
-- contributed by Tish I.
SCRAPBOOK SET-UP
"To help the magic
last on the trip home, here is something you can do. If you have a digital
camera with a viewfinder or have already printed your vacation photos, look
through them during the car/plane ride. You can plan the layout of your
scrapbook pages and decide what supplies you will need. When you head to your
local scrapbook supply store, the choices will not be overwhelming as far as
what to purchase. You will already have your layout ideas and shopping list in
hand and ready to head back home to scrap and relive the magic again!"
-- contributed by Connie
L.
>Notes: Send us your
tips! You may see them in this newsletter and win a copy of PassPorter! Visit:
http://www.passporter.com/wdw/tipsandstories.htm
>>Want more Disney
tips? For Walt Disney World fans, we've collected 500 of the best tips
submitted by readers over the past six years. All have been edited for accuracy
and categorized. For details, visit the PassPorter Disney 500 info page at http://www.passporter.com/wdw/disney500.asp
>>For Disney Cruise
Line fans, we have an e-book with 250 cruiser tips, as well as a special cruise
line comparison section and seven customized packing lists. For information,
visit the Disney Cruise Clues info page at http://www.passporter.com/dcl/cruiseclues.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 do love good
photos ... the more detailed, the better! So I'm delighted to discover that my
pals Jennifer & Dave are putting their immense, detailed photo collection
online. I wandered about the collection today and happened upon both
fascinatingly unusual and curiously informative photos. For example, I found
this photo in their collection and printed it to put on my wall ... the photo
was taken (rest of text obscured by ink smudges)"
Photo Link: http://www.passporter.com/news/duck.jpg
Exactly where was this
photo taken? (For bonus points, post a comment with the same photo in the Photo
Archive)
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 Kathy
Muller who was the winner of last week's trivia contest! Kathy was the first
person to identify the location of the "giant evidence" as the All
Star Music Resort. To view the original clue, last week's newsletter at http://www.passporter.com/news/news092007.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 Treasure Hunts at Walt Disney
World" book at http://www.passporterstore.com/store/1587710269.aspx
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Q & A WITH JENNIFER
& DAVE
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Sunnybrook Sue asks:
"We are trying to decide between the Spirit of Aloha or Mickey's Backyard
BBQ for our upcoming trip. I would appreciate any help in choosing between the
two. My daughters (11 & 7) are the members of our party that are more interested
in doing one of the dinner shows. Any insight would be appreciated.
Thanks!"
Dave and Jennifer answer:
"The Backyard BBQ is more of an event than a show. If you and/or the kids
are not interested in getting up for line dancing or dancing with the characters,
all it becomes is a Fourth of July Picnic-style buffet.
Spirit of Aloha is an
actual show. There are two aspects to the show -- the Polynesian dancing and
music, and the story they use to string things together featuring young people
from a modern Hawaiian community and their older mentor. The story wears thin
quickly, but the dancing continues to be enjoyable after seeing the show many
times. The food? Not at all exciting or interesting.
Overall, dinner at 'Ohana
at the Poly is a far better meal. While you don't have the big floor show,
there's still some Polynesian entertainment, and activities for the kids. You
may find this is a good alternative to the other two meals."
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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