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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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Disney dinner at home. Meal ideas, anyone?
by disneyjewell
7 Nov 2009 at 8:29am
Our trip is 2 weeks away, and as a last minute excitement builder I was trying to come up with 3 or 4 dinners (kid and DH friendly) that are disney themed and may help build some excitement. Our fav restaurant is Ohana - so one idea is dinner on big skewers and drinks out of coconuts with polynesian music in background. Does anyone have any favorite themed dinners that help build / recreate / remember the magic of trips past and future? I also want to try to make a glowtini :p - no bes... (more)
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Disney transportation question
by Irielle
5 Nov 2009 at 3:43pm
Hi! I was wondering if you can catch a bus from Disney Studios to Downtown Disney. I'd like to fit in a little time at DD so my son can get squirted by Stitch & we can check out the pin shop. Unfortunately, last time I tried to get to Downtown Disney from the parks they told me I'd need to go to a resort, then catch a bus to DD. That was years ago though, so I thought I'd check to see if things have changed.
If I do need to go to a resort first, which do you suggest would be the quic... (more)
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Where to get Disney Dollars?
by Mulan2
4 Nov 2009 at 4:38pm
At any gift shop or at Guest Services? :confused:
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Airport security issues for Disney Pins/Lanyards
by MickeyWatch
4 Nov 2009 at 3:16pm
I am just about completely packed for our Disney vacation that starts tomorrow:woot:.
I would like to pack our Disney lanyards in our carry on bags but I am worried that the multiple Disney collectible pins on the lanyards will set off some type of security alert at the airport and we will have to get rid of them before boarding. Has anyone had any experience with Disney pins packed in their carry on luggage? Right now I have our 10 day park passes in my carry on bag so that we can... (more)
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Whats the Best Dessert You've Had At Disney World?
by disneyfan2000
4 Nov 2009 at 9:52am
Whats the best dessert or one that really sticks out in your mind that you've had at disney world.
I haven't had too many, but one that really sticks out in my mind was:
Homemade Sorbet at the Coral Reef.....
I didn't expect it to be that good and it blew me away....
the flavors were pear and something else....I didn't know homemade makes such a huge difference...
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