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Disney Dreaming (Book Excerpt)
by Jennifer and Dave Marx, Authors of
PassPorter
Travel Guides
The following text is direct from page 2 of our PassPorter's Walt Disney World guidebook for the convenience of our current readers and for the enjoyment of our future readers.
A good part of the fun of going to the Walt Disney World Resort is the anticipation before the trip! To really get you into "Disney Dreaming," we present some of our favorite tips to feed your excitement and prepare you for the adventure that lies ahead. This is magical stuff -- don't blame us if you get the urge to hop on the next plane to Orlando.
Watch
a Movie
Disney movies -- animations and live action alike -- capture the Disney
spirit wonderfully. Rent your favorite from the local video store and settle in for a cozy
evening. There are also videos of the Walt Disney World complex; if you can't find them at
your local video store, be on the lookout for free offers (hint: watch newspaper and TV
ads). At the time of writing, you can also request a free Disney vacation
planning video of the Walt Disney World Resort--call Disney at
407-934-7639 to order your free video. (To get a free Disney Cruise Line video, call 888-325-2500.)
Go Shopping
Pay a visit to
The Disney Store--
while many of these closed over the last few years and the chain was sold, plent are
still found in major shopping malls. The stores continue to offer delightful theming and foot-tapping music.
You can buy park admission at a discount, and special offers may be hand with the Disney Visa (see page 10 of PassPorter's Walt Disney World for details).
No Disney Store around? Try just listening to
Disney music to get you in the mood!
Reminisce
If you've visited Walt Disney World before, think back to your
vacation and the things you enjoyed most about it. Dig out your souvenirs,
photos, and home movies and view them with fresh eyes. If you used a
PassPorter last time, go through your PassPockets carefully to refresh
your memory and find the notes you made "for next time." If you
haven't got to Walt Disney World before, talk to all the friends and
family members who have gone and get their impressions, tips, and
stories.
If you've never been to Walt Disney World before, we invite you to explore our huge
Photo Archive filled with our photos and our readers photos!
Network With Others! Disney fans tend to gravitate towards online
services and the Internet. If you've got an Internet connection (which you must
if you're reading this!), you'll find many Disney sites--even a very active one for
PassPorter planners!. (Readers,
see page 7 of PassPorter's Walt Disney World for details.)
You're invited to the
Sharing the Fun
section to meet fellow vacationers and talk about Disney!
Create a Photo Album or Scrap Book If you've been to
Walt Disney World before, you probably have a box of photos and memories. Why
not get them out of wherever they are hiding and create a photo album or scrap
book? If that sounds like too much work, look for an older edition of PassPorter
(we offer them each August at great
deals), then fill it with your photos, maps, receipts, memories, and
experiences. You'd be surprised at how well it can help you prepare for your
next trip. (Photo album/scrap book idea submitted by reader Jean Fuentes.)
Plan, Plan, Plan! There's nothing more fun than planning your very own
trip. Use the PassPorter and get ready to experience the ultimate in Disney Dreaming.
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Updated 02/21/2008
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Discussion forums about Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, and General Travel provided by PassPorter Travel Press, the ultimate Disney travel guide and book series.
Question About Online Disney Shopping
by disneyfan2000
12 May 2008 at 11:34pm
Is there a website(s) that sells the stuff found in the Downtown Disney stores (World of Disney)
or Mouse Gear, or Art of Disney?
thanks
also, what are some of your favorite souvenirs?
We got two prints...one with Goofy and Mickey...and one of Pinnochio and Jimney....
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Disney Magic Woot Woot
by obsessedwiththemouse
12 May 2008 at 8:43pm
Called today to change my dates and I was upgraded to moderate resort for $100 more for the entire week. :woot: :woot: :woot: Sorry, just had to toot my own horn.:crazy:
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Getting to Disney in the wee morning hours
by disney777
12 May 2008 at 5:36pm
I have friends who will be landing at MCO around 1:00am. They will be renting a car.
They are staying at POP.
Do you have any suggestions on what they can do before the parks open? The things we've come up with so far: Rush to Pleasure Island, maybe something will still be open. take a nap in the car in the POP parking lot, hang out in the TV room in the POP lobby / outside grounds, find a Denny's or go to the 24hr McD's for a late night/early morning snack.
I told them to at least c... (more)
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I wish I will be at Disney Now!!!!
by 4Disney2
12 May 2008 at 10:54am
It is cold and Rainy here in NY, I wish I will be in Sunny FLorida going to AK!
We are going in September but I just cannot wait!!!! could you spare some pixies!!!
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Disney Charms-does anyone know?
by redheadedprincess
12 May 2008 at 8:23am
Does anyone know if you can buy the sterling silver disney character charms at any of the park gift stores. My husbands and sons gave me one for mothers day:flowerred:-my husband gave me the braclet and each son gave me a character, but I would like to add a couple of charms on our upcoming trip, thanks for any help.
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