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PassPorter News
News, Announcements, Updates, and Tips
November 15, 2007 * Issue 7.46
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From the Authors: 2008
Editions Are Here!
Travel Feature: Helsinki,
Finland
Disney Feature: Disney
Grand Slam: Four Theme Parks, One Day
Updates: What's New and
Changed
Tips: Cool Contact Case,
PhotoPass Pic, Bubble Wrapped Bubbly
Captain's Corner: In the
Bird House
PassPorter PhotoPick:
Gorilla with Security Blanket
Q&A: Do we need to
bring a car seat for our toddler?
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FROM THE AUTHORS: 2008
Editions Are Here!
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Hi,
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Yes, it's here! We're
pleased to announce that our latest guidebook -- PassPorter's Walt Disney World
2008 -- has arrived, settled in at our warehouse, and is now shipping! We were
able to begin shipping pre-orders earlier this week and we'll continue doing so
throughout the week -- we have so many pre-orders this year that orders are
going out in batches on separate days. We anticipate that all pre-orders will
ship by the end of the week, with packages arriving on your doorsteps starting
next week (in-transit time will depend on the shipping method you selected, of
course). As happens every year, a lucky reader or two who happens to live
nearby gets their copy super fast -- this year that honor goes to PassPorter's
Club passholder Wendyismyname, who got her copies today! She reports that
"It is gorgeous on the outside, smells so good (I love the way books smell
-- now you know why I'm weird) and wow, that cover looks great!!! Can't wait to
dig in and read it!!"
You can read more about
PassPorter's Walt Disney World 2008 at http://www.passporter.com/wdw/guidebook.asp
, where you'll also find two new features: our "real-time" reviews
from readers and our dynamically-generated book updates to which you can
contribute. (Yes, we already have some updates listed for the 2008 edition).
Order your own copy -- which will ship within a couple of business days -- at http://www.passporterstore.com/store/2008.aspx
Last week announced that a
PassPorter community member -- BellaBuggy (Heather) -- had been chosen as one
of the 12 panelists for the Disney Moms Panel. Since that newsletter went out,
we learned that two more PassPorter readers were chosen! Kudos to PassPorter
Guest Columnist Kimberly LaPaglia AND PassPorter reader Laura Spencer
(Mcmillanmom)! That's 25% of the Disney Moms Panel! Way to go, PassPorter moms!
PASSPORTER'S CLUB UPDATE
* Nearly 1000 vacationers
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archive images (see above) -- thank you for your continued support!
* Our next e-book,
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MouseFest News: We now
have more than 740 folks registered for MouseFest 2007! Registration is still
open for MouseFest, but if you want to receive your registration goodies in the
mail (one of the biggest benefits of registering), do it before the end of the
day tomorrow (November 16)! Check out the MouseFest event schedule , also at
the MouseFest.org web site. Fourteen of our PassPorter Guides (moderators) are
attending, as are five PassPorter authors (beyond the two of us!), and nearly
250 PassPorter community members and readers! Visit http://www.mousefest.org
In this issue, Feature
Columnist Cheryl Pendry returns to give us a delightful armchair tour of
Helsinki, Finland, and PassPorter Guide Michelle Clark is back to explain how
she managed to visit all four Walt Disney World parks in one day in her Disney
Grand Slam. Finally, Jack Skatt is back with a brand-new Walt Disney World
Treasure Hunt. Enjoy!
Jennifer and Dave
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TRAVEL FEATURE: Helsinki,
Finland
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by Cheryl Pendry,
PassPorter Featured Columnist
Helsinki isn't an obvious
place to visit for a weekend. We quickly discovered that after we booked to
spend a couple of nights there and had people constantly wondering which
country it is in!
For the record, it's the
capital city of Finland, but when you look at the country's history, it's easy
to see why people might get confused. In the past, it's been part of Sweden and
Russia and only gained independence in 1917.
Bearing that in mind, it
was no surprise as we wandered around the city that we could see some striking
similarities to the beautiful city of Stockholm, the capital of Sweden. For
starters, the city is located on the water, with a thriving harbor that's often
a stop for cruise liners, and a number of its top attractions are located on
the outlying islands.
One of those attractions
is the Suomenlinna Fortress, established to guard the entrance into the city.
It's a pleasant 15-minute ferry ride away from the mainland and when you
arrive, there are many places to visit, including a series of museums, looking
at the history of the island, military history and even dolls and toys -- quite
a combination. The latter is fascinating and even contains one or two familiar
Disney faces! You can experience life below the water on the Submarine Vesikko,
the only surviving sub from the Finnish fleet that served in World War II, and
there's even a church to explore.
By the early 1800s, this
island was home to more than 4,000 people, making it the second biggest city in
Finland. As you walk around the place today, it's impossible to imagine that.
Even with hundreds of tourists touring the sights, it still seemed deserted and
was a wonderful retreat from the hustle of the city.
Back on the mainland, the
hustle is never more evident than at Market Square on the harbor front. It is
home to a fish market from Monday to Saturday and it's safe to say that we've
never seen fish like this before! It's also the place to browse for souvenirs
and Finnish handicrafts and gives you a good idea of daily Finnish life. Nearby
are some of the city's main civic buildings, with the City Hall, Cathedral,
University and the Palace of the Council of State - home to the Prime
Minister's office and some of the main government conference rooms - all
looking on to the same square. It's quite a sight to see so many major
buildings so close together and everywhere you turn in the square is another
photo opportunity.
There are more photo
opportunities just a few streets away, but you'll have to work for this one.
It's a trek up a hill and stairs to reach Uspenski Cathedral, but it's worth it
to see the exquisite detail of the building and to take a look inside at the
stunning interiors. This is very much a leftover from the days when Helsinki
was part of the Russian empire. It was the Russians who decided to build an
Orthodox cathedral here and they didn't do the job by halves, as this is now
the largest of its kind in the western world, with 13 golden domes. Inside,
look up, and you'll see a huge blue dome decorated with golden stars. It's like
looking up into the night sky and is exceptionally calming.
Another church in the city
is also exceptionally calming, but it's also very unusual. How many churches
have you come across that are built completely out of rock, right in the middle
of a capital city? Not many, I'll wager, but that's exactly the case with
Temppeliaukio. Without seeing it for yourself, it's almost impossible to
explain how unique this place is. The granite walls form beautiful colors with
clever lighting and the whole effect is rounded off with a rounded copper roof,
making for a stunning sight and one at which you just have to marvel.
In a park on the western
side of the city is more evidence of the Finn's love of unusual architecture.
The Sibelius monument pays tribute to the Finnish composer of the same name.
Made up of a statue of the man himself, it originally started as just a set of
large metal pipes that play music as the wind catches them. However, a lot of
people failed to understand it and the statue had to be added in at a later
date.
With its many sights,
you're never short of things to see and do in Helsinki and getting between them
couldn't be easier. The public transport system is cheap and efficient and the
trams are a delight, with one route, the 3T, taking a convenient route around
all of the city's main sights. We never had a long wait for a tram during our
whole time in the city.
Eating and drinking is a
delight in this city and it's something that Helsinki prides itself on, with
information about restaurants serving up genuine Finnish cuisine. All the
places we sampled served up some excellent, albeit, unusual food. Another
pleasure here is shopping, with huge department stores, bookshops and entire
malls that seem to go on for blocks. You won't have any problems buying
anything in Helsinki -- be it meals or souvenirs -- as English is widely
spoken, usually without any hint that it's their second language.
As with the other
Scandinavian countries, the summertime is a perfect time to visit Helsinki,
with nights that stay light until late in the evening, allowing more time for
sightseeing. It's not somewhere that springs to most people's minds as a top
destination, but venture here and you won't be disappointed with what you find.
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: The Walt
Disney World Grand Slam: Four Theme Parks, One Day
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by Michelle Clark,
PassPorter Message Board Guide and Guest Contributor
A question often asked on
the PassPorter message boards is "Is it possible do all four parks in one
day?" On our trip to Walt Disney World over Labor Day weekend, this feat
became a necessary one as we had only one day to visit all of our favorite
attractions. Our party consisted of three families totaling 13 people in all,
ranging in ages from 5 to 40-something (we'll never tell). Thrill rides were a
top priority for us. Could we manage to enjoy the highlights of all four parks
plus a character meal in only one day? Could we hit a Disney "Grand
Slam?"
8:30 am - Our group
boarded the Walt Disney World transportation bus that brought us to Disney's
Animal Kingdom. We arrived at the park before the 9:00 am opening. As we
entered the park, you could see the masses parting in front of the Tree of
Life, going left toward Kilimanjaro Safaris or right toward Expedition Everest.
We had a date with a Yeti!
9:05 am - First stop:
Expedition Everest. We waited only 10 minutes to encounter the Yeti himself!
After riding we got FastPasses and entered the regular line again. The braver
souls tried the single riders line which is a great option if you are short on
time and don't mind your party being split up. We encountered a small snag in
our commando plans as Expedition Everest suddenly experienced technical
difficulties and was shut down -- with three of our group on the trains! After
retrieving our Everest trekkers, we headed to Dinoland U.S.A.
10:15 am - Arrived at
Dinosaur which had minimal waits. After returning from the Cretaceous period,
some of our group stopped by Primeval Whirl while others checked on the status
of Everest.
11:00 am - Expedition
Everest was up and running, so we utilized our FastPasses for one last ride.
11:30 am - On the road again and we took the bus to the Disney-MGM Studios.
11:45 am - Arrived at the
Studios to see the High School Musical float on Hollywood Boulevard. Our top
destination was Sunset Boulevard, home to two big thrill attractions! First
stop was Rock 'n' Roller Coaster to get FastPasses.
12:00 pm - By this time we
were ready for a much-needed Mickey bar break outside the Twilight Zone Tower
of Terror. The Tower had a short wait which we took advantage of several times!
1:10 pm - We had lunch at
the ABC Commissary which had plenty of air-conditioned seating for our large
group.
2:00 pm - The Indiana
Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular had seating available. This 30-minute show would
finish just in time for us to utilize our FastPasses at Rock 'n' Roller
Coaster.
2:40 pm - We arrived at
Rock 'n' Roller Coaster to see a long line in the FastPass lane. Our group
split up, some used their FastPasses while the rest tried the single rider
line. The FastPass group won, and we learned a lesson: if the single rider line
is outside the building, the FastPass line will probably be quicker. No worries
though, we caught our "limo" to Aerosmith's show several times before
we left the Studios.
4:50 pm - We hopped a bus
and arrived at our third park: Epcot. We checked the electronic tip board for
attraction wait times. Test Track and Soarin' had no FastPasses available for
the day, and the wait time for Soarin' was 75 minutes. Mission:Space seemed to
be the best option.
5:10 pm - We got
FastPasses for Mission:Space before entering the stand-by line. Mission: Space
is a good choice in the evenings as the crowds lighten up considerably by this
time.
5:30 pm - Since our return
time on our Mission:Space FastPasses wasn't until 6:18 pm, we jumped in line
for Test Track and waited about 30 minutes to become crash dummies!
6:20 pm - We took a quick
snack break and munched on hot pretzels. Back to Mission:Space to visit Mars
one more time before we soared over California!
7:00 pm - The queue line
at Soarin' gave us plenty of time to experience the new interactive games on
the large overhead screens, and I do mean plenty of time! The wait was well
over an hour.
9:00 pm - Time for our
Advance Dining Reservation at Chef Mickey's. We took the monorail to the Ticket
& Transportation Center and then the other monorail to the Contemporary. We
were ready to re-fuel, as we still had one park to go to complete our grand
slam: the Magic Kingdom. Luckily for us, it was open until 1:00 am during Extra
Magic Hours for Disney resort guests.
11:00 pm - From the
Contemporary Resort, we walked to the Magic Kingdom and received our Extra
Magic Hour bracelets. Our first stop was Frontierland. Part of our group
decided to ride Splash Mountain. Those not interested in late night splashes
went to Big Thunder Mountain Railroad which is a popular and beautiful ride at
night!
12:00 am - Space Mountain
was a must-do, so we walked to Tomorrowland. The 60-minute posted wait time was
discouraging, so we hopped on the Tomorrowland Transit Authority for a relaxing
late night ride through Tomorrowland.
12:35 am - We got in line
for Space Mountain, hoping that we would have enough time to ride and get in
line again before closing.
1:00 am - A bit of Disney
magic happened and we were the last persons to enter the Space Mountain line
that night!
1:15 am - We began the
trek to the park exit and the resort buses. After a short wait, we boarded the
bus to Port Orleans.
2:00 am - Home again -- 17
1/2 hours later! We hit a Disney grand slam ... and lived to tell about it!
In one day of a holiday
weekend we managed to experience three attractions at each of the four theme
parks. Most attractions we did multiple times, utilizing FastPass, single rider
lines, and Extra Magic Hours. The convenience of Disney transportation was
beneficial in visiting multiple parks. While not the ideal way to tour, it is
definitely possible. Just wear comfortable shoes and plan to sleep in the next
day!
About the Author: Michelle
Clark is a confessed theme park junkie and the mother of three teens who share
in her thrill ride obsession. She visits the Great Smoky Mountains annually,
and her family is currently planning their 11th trip to Walt Disney World. She
is also a Co-Guide for the Library, Universal Studios, and Behind the Scenes
forums on the PassPorter Message Boards.
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UPDATES: What's New and
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Here's a few relevant news
items:
Yak & Yeti, the new
Asian-themed restaurant at Disney's Animal Kingdom opened yesterday on November
14 on a walk-up basis only. Advanced Dining Reservations can be made starting
on December 3, 2007 for meals January 4, 2008 and later. Read a review and see
photos from the opening day by PassPorter member Denise (nbodyhome) in the Feasting
& Snacking forum on the message boards.
Straws are now available
for drinks at Disney's Animal Kingdom. The new straws are actually made of
wax-lined paper which will break down in an animal's digestive tract if
swallowed. Previously straws were not available at the park because of the
danger posed to the animals if they swallowed a plastic straw.
Changes are coming to the
Disney Dining Experience. Beginning in 2008, guests using the Disney Dining
Experience discount program when dining at Walt Disney World table service
restaurants and lounges will be assessed an 18 percent gratuity on top of their
original bill total, regardless of the number in their party. Gratuity will not
be added to any counter service, food cart or quick service locations. Previously
only parties of eight or more guests had the gratuity automatically added to
their bill. Also, guests can now pick up their permanent membership cards at
Guest Relations desks located in the theme parks and Downtown Disney.
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:
COOL CONTACT CASE
"I wear disposable
contact lenses. I always carry a spare pair just in case one rips, falls out on
a ride, or gets lost. My contacts come in a oval, thin container covered in a
foil. I have had that foil punctured when I put them in my toiletry kit which
drys out the lens so it's no longer any good. I found that two of the lens
containers will fit nicely into a travel sized Cotton Swab container. It's a
hard plastic square with flip-open side. I found mine in the travel size items
row at my local Walmart for about 98 cents."
-- contributed by Kelly A.
PHOTOPASS PIC
"Writing down your
PhotoPass card number is a terrific idea! As a backup, especially if you use a
digital camera for your own photos, take a picture of the back of your
PhotoPass card. That way as long as you have the pictures of your trip you will
also have your PhotoPass number."
-- contributed by Ken B.
BUBBLE WRAPPED BUBBLY
"File this under one
of my 'Strangest Packing Tips,' but my solution for packing a bottle of alcohol
to bring on the Disney Cruise Line serves a double purpose. I double-bag the
bottle(s) and place them in a plastic bin (shoe box size will work depending on
the size of the bottle). Add some bubble wrap then pack in the suitcase. The
hard plastic protects the bottles should a heavier suitcase be placed on top.
Then, after I've finished the liquor, I've now got a fantastic way to bring
fragile gifts and souvenirs home -- bubble wrap and a plastic box! No more
broken or squished mementos!"
-- contributed by Lynn M.
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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 made the trek over
to Asia in Disney's Animal Kingdom to investigate this Yak & Yeti eatery
I've heard so much about. After a nice nosh of crispy honey chicken, I wandered
over to the camp to look for some furry friends. Mickey and Minnie were hanging
out, but I noticed something else hanging about: birdhouses! And what was
extraordinary about these birdhouses were the shape of the openings -- most of
them were in the shape of (rest of text obscured by honey sauce)"
What are the birdhouse
openings in Camp Minnie-Mickey shaped like? For bonus points, locate the
photographic evidence in the PassPorter Photo Archive and post a comment with
the photo!
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 Rob
Wilson who was the winner of last week's trivia contest! Rob was the first
person to identify that there are five LEGO dogs being walked. Rob was also the
first person to find the photo in the Photo Archive and post a comment. To view
the original clue, see last week's newsletter at http://www.passporter.com/news/news110807.htm#captain
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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 PhotoPick:
Gorilla with a Security
Blanket at Disney's Animal Kingdom
Contributed by
imadisneygirl
PhotoPick Link: http://www.passporter.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=1835
You can nominate photos
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Top 5 Photo Contributors:
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Q & A WITH JENNIFER
& DAVE
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kpgriz asks: "I dread
the thought of hauling a car seat through the airport, only to have it take up
space in the hotel room all week until we fly back. (We'll use DME to get to
the World, and won't need it on the bus). At the same time, I would never dream
of letting my toddler ride on my lap in the car, and can't see doing so on the
plane. If we hit turbulence, or something minor happens on takeoff or landing,
he could be seriously hurt while the rest of us are fine!
I know there are are some
new products out there that take the place of a car seat. Anyone used one with
a 14 month old? Is it worth buying one for just one trip? Should we just take
the car seat and just deal with the hassle? Any other suggestions?"
Dave and Jennifer answer:
"Alexander's always had his own seat on the over 30 flights he's taken in
his life so far. From 4 months (the age of his first flight) to age 2, he rode
in a car seat -- always in the window seat for safety. From age 2 to now, he's
used a CARES harness -- as he's too old and too tall for a car seat on a plane.
I love the CARES flight harness and we'll be using it for as long as it's safe.
I hear the manufacturer is working on a version for slightly older kids, and
we'll use that if it becomes available.
We've always bought him a
seat because a couple of years before he was born, Dave did an article for our
newsletter on child safety seats and we were shocked at what we learned about
airplane safety (or lack thereof). Here's a link to that article if anyone is
interested: http://www.passporter.com/articles/childsafetyseats.asp
I should note that if
Alexander could still use a car seat on the airplane, I'd use that instead. But
he's quite tall for his age (in the 95th percentile), and even at 2 years old
he was seriously scrunched up when in a car seat. That's why we've moved on to
the CARES harness.
For a 14 month old, I'd
definitely go with a car seat."
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