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PassPorter News
News, Announcements, Updates, and Tips
March 8, 2007 * Issue 7.10
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In This Newsletter:
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From the Authors: A New Disney Building Boom
Travel Feature: Sanford Airport
Disney Feature: A Walt Disney World Veteran's First
Trip to Disneyland
Updates: What's New and Changed
Tips: Savings Strategy Part I & II, A Fairy Tale Beginning AND
Ending
Captain's Corner: Super Soda
Q&A: Which
travel insurance is best?
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FROM THE AUTHORS: A New Disney
Building Boom
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For several years, the news coming out of Disney
Parks and Resorts has seemed fairly low-key and business-as-usual. Every year,
a new "celebration," every year a couple of new attractions come out
of the pipeline, a bit more expansion at Disney Vacation Club (DVC), but very
little in the way of what we'd call big projects. Well, the past months seem to
have put a new slant on things. Two new ships for the Disney Cruise Line (DCL),
a new DVC resort at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge, and now, two new non-Disney hotel/retail developments on Disney
property. While it's always dangerous to speculate on the mindset of the Mouse,
here's our take.
The new DCL ships are a big financial commitment
for Disney Parks and Resorts ($1.5 - 2 billion). Meantime, while attendance at
Walt Disney World keeps growing, there's been little growth in lodging capacity
except for DVC. How does Disney expand on-property lodging capacity at low
cost? Take a page out of Walt's original playbook for Disneyland by bringing in
outside hotel operators. Walt Disney World has done this before, with the
development of Hotel Plaza Boulevard near Downtown Disney, the Swan and Dolphin
near Epcot and Disney-MGM Studios, the Crossroads shopping/dining area by
Downtown Disney, and Downtown Disney itself (Crossroads was sold by Disney not
very many years ago). While not quite as profitable as operating its own
resorts, restaurants and shops, it brings additional guests on property, who
will undoubtedly spend their time and money at Disney parks. Disney makes money
as landlord, and it allows Disney to profit from operations that don't fit into
Disney's normal niches (the super-deluxe resort at Eagle Pines, and the
budget-priced hotel and timeshare operators by the Western Beltway). When
someone else offers these services it doesn't undermine guests price/value
perceptions of Disney-branded properties like the "most deluxe" Grand
Floridian, value-priced All-Stars and Pop Century, or Disney Vacation Club,
because "It's not Disney."
Further, if you believe, as we do, that Disney is playing a game of chess with
Orlando's off-property businesses, this moves more business on property,
potentially hurting business on Kissimmee's Rt. 192 and at some of the
off-property deluxes like the Marriott World Center.
Of course, DVC carries its own financial benefits
for Disney financial managers, since the sale of DVC ownerships quickly recoups
the costs of development. (DVC, by the way, will be opening a sales office in
the Chicago area later this year.)
Two interesting side notes about Eagle Pines: The
new resort at Eagle Pines goes into a location originally intended for DVC.
Soon after announcing Eagle Pines, the DVC project was shelved in favor of the
now-complete (and larger) Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa. The newly-announced
Eagle Pines project is also supposed to include vacation homes for sale. Some
folks immediately got excited by the prospect of finally being able to own a
home on Disney property. However, we suspect that these homes are intended (and
priced) for investment, and will be offered as high-end weekly vacation home
rentals.
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Chad and Nikki for their efforts to keep these lists up-to-date!
In this issue of the
newsletter, Margaret Harris flies into Orlando's Sanford Airport, and Walt
Disney World veteran Richard Mercer shares his first-timer's impressions of Disneyland. Enjoy!
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TRAVEL FEATURE: Using Orlando's
"Other" Airport: Sanford Airport
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by Margaret Harris, Guest Contributor
Many people do not realize that Orlando is home to
two airports - the big busy International Airport and then there is what I call
Orlando's best kept secret, the Orlando Sanford Airport. This is a smaller
airport located approximately 43 miles from Walt Disney World. There is no
Magical Express Service to Walt Disney World from this airport and alas there
is little information in most guide books about Sanford. I would not have known
about arranging a town car if a prior vacationer had not filled me in. So, why
bother with this airport? I'm hoping that my recent experience will encourage
others to give this alternative a chance.
Orlando Sanford offers Allegiant Air as one of its
carriers and flying from Des Moines as we do, it is a wonderful option. I am
not a flyer so it helps me to think of it as only one take off, one landing, and
three hours in the air and I am there. Another comforting thought for me ... no
connecting flights, so less chance that my luggage is lost or delayed. To top
it off, the price is amazing! We bought our tickets in November 2006 and paid
$203.00 round trip per person. We flew into Orlando Sanford on February 3rd,
2007 and our Iowa weather was good but coming home on February 13th blizzard
conditions left many flights that were going through Minneapolis, Chicago, and
Kansas City stranded for up to 8 hours. Not so with Allegiant -- our flight was
perhaps 30 minutes late and had a delay unloading us at the airport but we were
home in less than 4 hours from Orlando to Des Moines.
So here I am at the Orlando Sanford airport.
Claiming my luggage is easy since this is a small airport and we are the only
flight at the baggage check. It is delightful to see my town car driver holding
a poster with my name on it. It truly makes me feel like a star! How did I find
this wonderful service? There are many reputable town car services available
and the Internet makes it so easy to make arrangements. I used the resources on
the Orlando Sanford airport web site and e-mailed Sam's Transportation. I had called
prior to my trip to confirm my date and the price. He was professional and
prompt. I told him that I would need to stop at Albertson's for groceries and he
was very accommodating. (For our 2005 trip I used Tiffany Town Car and they were
wonderful and also accommodating. Their price in 2005 was $165.00.) Both
companies required the full balance upon arrival at the airport, and any time
this type of service is utilized a tip is in order. The driver that picks you
up may not be the driver that takes you back so a tip is in order both ways. I
did see many cab companies waiting at the airport but my driver warned me that
the fares are very high.
It is always wonderful to have the opportunity to
grocery shop before arriving at Walt Disney World and if you have a moderate or
deluxe accommodation your room comes with a refrigerator. Be aware it is a
refrigerator only and no freezer compartment. Our flight from Des Moines always
arrives late at night (around 9:45 pm) so the only thing open is an
Albertson's. We don't have those in Iowa so when they asked me if I had a
preferred customer card I replied that I am from out of state. The cashier was
more than happy to issue me a number to give me the preferred price. If you are
interested in a rental car the airport literature stated that Alamo-National,
Dollar-Thrifty, Avis, Enterprise, and Hertz are all available on-site and
Budget and U-save have off-site locations with shuttle service. I am
overwhelmed at the prospect of driving in the Orlando area so a town car is
well worth the money for me.
So I made it to Walt Disney World with all of my
luggage and my groceries having had a pleasant trip and an easy car ride. All
that and I saved money too! Reason enough for me to fly into Sanford from now
on. How about you?
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About the Author: Margaret Harris is an avid
Disney traveler. Every trip she says ÒThis is my last trip.Ó and then six
months later she is back on the Internet planning another trip.
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DISNEY FEATURE: A Walt
Disney World Veteran's First Trip To Disneyland
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by Richard Mercer, Guest Columnist
Like many baby boomers, I grew up watching Walt
Disney on TV telling the country about Disneyland. But it was a distant,
impossible dream. Our family didn't have the money for that kind of vacation.
So when a colleague suggested last year that I should come with her to a
conference in California to help make a presentation, my eyes lit up and I
immediately started conspiring to visit Disneyland as part of that trip. I made
arrangements to stay at Disneyland two nights prior to the conference.
Approaching the entrance to Disneyland is a very
difference experience from Walt Disney World. After checking into the Howard
Johnson hotel right across the street, I started walking down Harbor Boulevard
toward the entrance. The only hint of Disneyland was Space Mountain peeking
over the wall on the other side of the street. Across the street was a simple
sign arching over the walkway that said "Disneyland" in blue letters.
I walked under the sign, past the bus drop-off area and into a concrete
courtyard. Only a few minutes after leaving my room I was at the gates of
Disneyland bearing my park hopper pass.
I entered Disneyland at 1:00 pm on Wednesday. I
stayed until closing (8:00 pm) that day, came back at 9:00 am on Thursday
(early entry) and again stayed until closing. In a day and a half, 18 hours of
park time, I did nearly everything I wanted to do in both Disneyland and
Disney's California Adventure!
Not that I necessarily recommend this. Folks, don't
try this at home. Or at Disneyland! This was done under ideal conditions by an
experienced commando tourist alone from opening to closing, during one of the
least crowded times of the year, on weekdays with excellent weather conditions.
At Disneyland, the difference between weekday and weekend crowds is much
greater than it is at Walt Disney World. For a family trip, plan at least three
days for the Disneyland Resort. In addition to the two parks, there is also a
small Downtown Disney district and three official Disney hotels.
Rather than reporting my experience in excruciating
detail, I will answer some questions I think other Disney World veterans might
have.
Q: Is January a good time to go?
A: Yes! The weather was perfect from my point of
view, varying between 50¡ and 75¡ with low humidity and no rain! (This is after
all!) The parks were marvelously un-crowded. I even started recognizing people
by the end of the day. I only stood in two significant lines, for Matterhorn
Bobsleds and Autopia, each about 20-25 minutes. Everything else was a walk-on
or short wait.
A disadvantage was that unlike at Walt Disney
World, there is very little evening entertainment on weekdays during slow
season. There was only the Parade of Dreams at the Disneyland park. No
fireworks, no Fantasmic!, and (sob!) no Electrical Parade.
Q: What's the best attraction that isn't at Walt
Disney World?
A: I would say "Disney's Aladdin -- A Musical
Spectacular," a stage show at Disney's California Adventure. A large
well-appointed new theater, excellent staging and special effects, and a
talented cast result in a show as good as the shows on Disney Cruise Line. The
only stage show at Walt Disney World that even comes close is the newly-opened
Finding Nemo show at Animal Kingdom. I loved them both and it's great to see
live shows making a comeback at Disney resorts. But in a head-to-head
comparison Aladdin seems to be the clear winner.
Honorable mention goes to California Screamin'at
Disney's California Adventure, and Indiana Jones Adventure at Disneyland park.
Q: Is there any compelling reason for those
living far away to visit Disneyland Resort rather than Walt Disney World?
A: This is a matter of personal preference, but I
would say no, not as far as attractions are concerned. Of the 20+ unique
attractions at Disneyland, the only headliners are the three mentioned in the
previous answer, plus Matterhorn Bobsleds.
Here are some possible reasons for those from the
Eastern US to visit Disneyland Resort:
You want to
experience as many different Disney parks as you can.
You want to
make a pilgrimage to the source of the magic, "where it all began."
You're going
to Los Angeles anyway, so why not?
All three of these applied to me!
Q: What was better, what was worse, what was a
surprise or disappointment?
Better: Park entry -- they just scan the bar code
on your pass. Pirates of the Caribbean, Winnie the Pooh, and ToonTown are
better at Disneyland. Autopia is better than Tomorrowland Speedway.
Park-to-park transportation is much better -- it's a 100-yard walk!
Worse:
Mulholland Madness is just an inferior version of Primeval Whirl -- it doesn't
spin. Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters has fewer targets but at least you can tell
when you've hit them. "Disneyland -- The First 50 Magical Years" is
worth seeing if you have the time, but "One Man's Dream" at the
Disney-MGM< Studios is much better.
Surprises: The Disneyland Railroad goes through a
covered section with a large dinosaur display ["Primeval World,"
which is satirized/honored as "Primeval Whirl" at Disney's Animal
Kingdom's Chester and Hester's Dino-Rama - Ed.]! Space Mountain has
side-by-side seating and a very different track than at Walt Disney World; it
has only one small drop and a smoother ride. The film about California, Golden
Dreams, is somewhat like the movies in World Showcase, but better and longer. I
watched a session of the Jedi Academy, which was a real treat for a Star Wars
fan.
Disappointments: There is no "Partners"
statue with Walt and Mickey, and no Roy and Minnie bench. The Main Street
Electrical Parade was not running. There is no Tomorrowland Transit Authority
("people mover") in Tomorrowland. Matterhorn Bobsleds was awkward to
ride; you tend to slide around in the plastic seat and the restraint didn't
feel adequate.
Q: What was the strangest experience you had at
Disneyland Resort?
A: FASTPASS¨! I only got two, and both times I had
to ask for help. To avoid the problems I had, you need to know two things.
Disneyland FASTPASS¨ machines don't pull your pass in like the ones at Walt
Disney World. And they expect you to put in your park pass with the magnetic
stripe up. (Unlike the rest of the world where the stripe goes down.)
Q: Does Disneyland "feel" the same as
Walt Disney World? Does it have the same "magic"?
A: Inside Disneyland Park itself the answer is yes.
There you are in pretty much familiar territory, and the magic is still there.
Some have suggested that Disneyland cast members are less "magical"
than those in Walt Disney World. Upon reflection that may have been true, but
the difference was minor and didn't affect my enjoyment. If there is a
difference, it is balanced by the intimacy of a smaller park, and the
realization that this is Where It All Began.
On the other hand California Adventure has an
entirely different feel to it than anywhere in Disney World. The Hollywood
Pictures Backlot area does feel somewhat like a small,
through-the-looking-glass version of Disney-MGM Studios, but the rest of it is
...different. It feels like it was assembled from random parts. Nevertheless, I
had a good time, spending nearly half of my park time there exploring this
"part-Disney and part-something-new" park. "Adventure"
really is the right word for it.
Q: Are you going back?
A: Someday ... But it's hard to justify taking the
whole family when Walt Disney World is bigger and closer!
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About the Author: Richard Mercer is a veteran of
11 Walt Disney World trips, three Disney cruises, four MouseFests, and now one
trip to Disneyland! In "real life" he is a mathematics professor at
Wright State University in the Dayton area.
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UPDATES: What's New
and Changed
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Here's a few relevant news items:
CORRECTED: Alfredo's di Roma Ristorante in the Italy
pavilion of Epcot's World Showcase will be closing permanently on August 31,
2007. Another table service restaurant is planned for that space but no details
have been released. Disney Dining will be contacting guests with Advanced
Dining Reservations after the closing date.
Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts announced the
construction of a new luxury resort and 18-hole championship golf course at
Walt Disney World. The current Eagle Pines golf course will be upgraded as part
of the renovation. The new property is scheduled to open in 2010.
Disney also announced the construction of a 450-acre
retail, dining and lodging complex on the
western edge of the Disney property.
The Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor Comedy Club will
officially open in the Magic Kingdom on April 2, 2007.
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day 'the Irish
way' at Raglan Road, March 16 -
18, 2007. The three-day celebration features a U2 tribute band, a troupe of
Irish Dancers, special Celtic Cocktails and other fun and games. A cover charge
will apply on March 17, $10 before 3 p.m., $15 after 3 p.m. No advanced dining
reservations are being taken for that day either. It's first come, first serve!
Work has begun on the next edition of PassPorter's Walt Disney World for
your Special Needs and we need
your help! Do you have a tip or story to share with us? You can submit it at
http://www.passporter.com/wdw/specialneeds/tips.htm and maybe see your name in
the upcoming edition!
Our thanks to http://www.allears.net from which we
get some of our news leads.
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Our readers are a wealth of information! Here are
the winners in this month's tip contest:
SAVINGS STRATEGY PART I
"We are planning our trip for November 2007, a
long 9 months away! But on the good side I have plenty of time to shop for
those bargains. I made a list of things I knew I would need and keep it in my
pocketbook so I knew what I was looking for (and what I had already bought...no
doubles) from toiletries to a new bathing suit and souvenirs and other stuff
like batteries, disposable cameras and coloring books for the kids. I watched
the sales like bathing suits, sandals and beach towels when they are 60%-70% off
in August. Crayons/Coloring Books in Back-to-school Sales and buy one get one
free cameras coupons. Also every visit to the drug store I picked up a toiletry
item that I needed (shampoo, toothpaste, sun block) and using coupons when I
can. Souvenirs bought on eBay and DisneyShopping.com like t-shirts
and even luggage at up to 80% off! "
--
contributed by Cindy R.
SAVINGS STRATEGY PART II
"Many people are on a budget when planning
their Disney vacation. What my father taught me 20 years ago was whatever money
you had planned for meals and spending he would divide that up by however many
days we were there and take white envelopes and put the date and day on them,
then stick the money in each envelope. For that day you would take your
envelope and use that money, if you didn't use all of your money that day, then
at night you would stick any extra in the following day's envelope, and then so
on and so on. By the last day you would be surprised how much money you may
have left over. For me I go on a big shopping spree at Downtown Disney and then
take the rest home. My 5 year old has his savings to take and that is how we
are going to teach him in April!"
--
contributed by Michelle G.
A FAIRY TALE BEGINNING AND ENDING
"I always start and end my Walt Disney World
vacation with the Magic Kingdom. It's my favorite of the Disney parks, and I
always make sure that my first and last rides are two of my favorites. This
begins the trip on a very happy note, and also lets you end with something you
know you will definitely enjoy! This can be done with any park, ride, show or
restaurant."
--
contributed by Katherine M.
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by Captain Jack Skatt from our book, "PassPorter's Treasure Hunts at Walt
Disney World."
The Captain makes a study of the delightful details
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Disney World and aboard the Disney Cruise Line. Using notes from his journals,
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Here is this weekÕs journal entry:
"It's heating up here in sunny
Florida... I overhead the weatherperson predict that we would get up to 82
degrees this weekend. All that heat and sun makes me mighty thirsty. I've been
eyeing a particularly large soda over at Disney-MGM Studios. (You can't miss it
-- it seem to have a slow leak and intermittently sprays passerbys.) The soda
bottle is just huge. I learned that this soda bottle can hold .... (rest of
text obscured by a caramel colored stain)."
How many ounces of soda can the giant soda
bottle hold?
Send your full answer to jackskatt@passporter.com -- the winner
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We got some answers that were close this week
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us more information... To view the original clue, see last week's newsletter.
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crusin asks: "Now
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out some travel insurance web sites but it is a lot to understand. Is there one
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What's most important is finding one that has the right coverage of what you do
need. The difference in cost between the various policies isn't all that great,
so you may just be tempted to buy the most expensive, but you have to read
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way you need.
Are
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Supplemental medical coverage can be very important, since
medical evacuation from a ship, or the difficulties and costs of caring for a
loved one in an overseas hospital can be substantial. This is true whether
you've got a 16 year-old daredevil or an 80 year-old grandparent with you, or
if life just takes an unexpected twist. In particular, helicopter evacuation or
medical transportation back to the US can be hugely expensive.
Be
sure to look at the rules for pre-existing conditions. You don't want to
miss-out on this coverage, because even if everyone's healthy when you first
book the cruise, something can happen between then and when you cruise
(pregnancy, for example). Typically, pre-existing conditions will be covered if
you buy the policy within a certain period after you book the cruise, so look
into insurance ASAP.
Anytime I get to a part where they list what they won't
cover, I look extra carefully. It's often a good primer on the kind of coverage
you ought to be considering."
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