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             PassPorter News

 

   News, Announcements, Updates, and Tips

 

       July 20, 2006 * Issue 6.27

 

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In This Newsletter:

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From the Authors: Allentown, Cedar Point, and Back Again!

 

Disneyland Feature: White Water Snacks

 

Walt Disney World Feature: PhotoPass

 

Updates: What's New and Changed

 

Tips: TTC Trick, Chill Out, Tide Tip

 

Captain's Corner: Gravity-Defying Fountain

 

Q&A: Why are there no Yacht Club Villas?

 

 

 

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FROM THE AUTHORS: Allentown, Cedar Point, and Back Again!

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First, we're pleased to report that Kim Larner, Jennifer's sister and one of the editor's of our Treasure Hunts book, is recovering well from her surgery! Thank you all for the well wishes!

 

We're back from the DISMeets.com meet in Allentown, PA, and had a great time! The hall was packed with 350 enthusiastic Disney fans, we met lots of PassPorter friends, and made a whole bunch of new friends. Our exhibit table was always busy with folks excited to learn about all the different books we have to offer. These veteran park visitors were especially interested in our Treasure Hunts book, which offers yet another way to find fun during their visits. Dave presented two break-out sessions (Disney Cruise Line and Disneyland), both of which were heavily attended, and we gave away lots of goodies - luggage tags, PassPorter pins, older editions of our Walt Disney World and Disney Cruise Line guidebooks, and a door prize consisting of all five current PassPorter guidebooks (only one of dozens of door prizes given out during the day). Hidden Mickeys author Steve Barrett and MousePlanet columnist Mike Scopa wowed the crowd with their presentations, AllEarsNet founder Deb Wills, Walt Disney World Trivia author Lou Mongello, Disney on a Dime author Chris Carlson and pin trader John Rick also hosted popular break-out sessions, and the pin traders were at it until after Midnight! Altogether, a great time was had by all. Meet organizer Fred Block, his family, and a large team of volunteers all deserve great thanks and congratulations for a job well done! While the date has yet to be set for next year (sometime during the summer), folks in the Northeast just may want to pencil this in for next summer! We'll be sure to let you all know when next year's date has been set.

 

Now, once you're on the road from Michigan to eastern Pennsylvania (U.S. 23 to Toledo, I-80 to Lake Harmony PA, then the PA Turnpike extension south to Allentown), one thing in particular becomes apparent to a theme park fan - you have the choice (or obligation) to visit Dorney Park, Knoebel's, or Cedar Point. No, we didn't visit all three, but we did get in an evening at Cedar Point. We took advantage of their "Starlight" admission deal, entering at 5:00 pm and leaving after park closing (11:00 pm) for just $24.95 per adult. It's been a while since we were last at Cedar Point, and we've accumulated a whole lot of park wisdom since that visit. As you know, none of us are exactly "big coaster" fans, and Cedar Point is one of the two top coaster parks in the country. But Allie was with us, and she's as fearless as any teen. We understood yet again just why Walt Disney felt the need to create a new style of park. Far too often, the rides at Cedar Point were intended for either the smallest children or thrill-seekers, with relatively little that could be enjoyed by the entire family. Still, the park was clean, very well maintained, has a great line-up of classic and headline amusement rides, and is reasonably well designed (for a classic amusement park). There were even hints of the kind of attention to design detail that Disney is famous for (alas, they were rare, but they could be found). Unfortunately, the entrance Midway - concrete paved, and flanked by relatively cheap-looking shops and arcades -  doesn't really set the tone for the rest of the park. As you make your way deeper into the park you see more greenery, nicer architecture, and you catch a wonderful breeze coming off of Lake Erie. Altogether, even if we weren't riding a lot, it was a pleasant place to spend time. Now, Daddy did have to screw up his courage and ride at least one "big" ride with Allie (who rode a lot of coasters on her own). Without a lot of thought, he agreed to maXair, a swinging, spinning behemoth that left his poor insides unsettled for several hours thereafter. The effect on Dave's guts was very similar to that of Mission: SPACE at Epcot, but many times worse. He had originally planned to ride at least a couple more coasters, but that one ride took him out of the game. Jennifer got off easy, accompanying Allie on the relatively sedate Cedar Creek Mine Ride (a tamer Big Thunder Mountain without the elaborate landscape). After that, we all rode around the park on the CP & LE Railroad, which boasts coal-fired steam locomotives and an absolutely flat roadbed. Allie ended her evening on Millennium Force, one of the park's epic coasters. 310 feet tall? 92 miles per hour? Sorry, not us! Miscellaneous Notes: Do your homework on the rides before you arrive. The Cedar Point web site has all sorts of useful ride information and statistics, far more than Disney provides. On the flip side, the printed park maps don't provide much useful information at all beyond the name and picture of each ride - you have to arrive at the queue entrance to learn anything about it. Even the signs outside the attractions could be better. They try to be helpful, with a 1-to-5 (gentle to extreme) numeric rating scale, but nearly any thrill ride, from easy/moderate to the truly extreme Top Thrill Dragster rates the same "5." By comparison, the incredibly sedate Antique Cars (think, "Tomorrowland Indy Speedway on Prozac") rates a "3." While admission is lower than Walt Disney World pricing ($39.95 for anyone 48" tall and up), you'll pay the same $9 for parking, and food prices are at least a match for Disney's. We dropped over $50 on a dinner of hot dogs, subs, and pulled pork sandwiches for three adults and one toddler. Ouch!

 

In this edition of the newsletter Gincy Heins tips us off to White Water Snacks, a hidden gem at Disneyland's Grand Californian Hotel, and Terry Rohrer shares the benefits of using Walt Disney World's PhotoPass. As always, Captain Jack Skatt returns with a new treasure hunting game. Enjoy! 

 

Jennifer and Dave

PassPorter Authors

 

 

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DISNEYLAND FEATURE: White Water Snacks

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by Gincy Heins, Guest Contributor 

 

YouÕre at the Disneyland Resort, the children are hungry and the adults could use a break, but no one wants to take time away from the fun to eat. Is there a dining solution that will satisfy everyoneÕs needs? Borrow the motto of the Golden State, and shout, ÒEureka!Ó when you find the hidden nugget at DisneyÕs Grand Californian Hotel, White Water Snacks!

 

When you travel, even some place as fun and exciting as the Happiest Place on Earth, or maybe because of the fun and excitement, it can be difficult to find something young children will eat. A visit to White Water Snacks could be just the solution! White Water Snacks is a combination of a snack bar and a restaurant. They have both fountain beverages and beverages in individual containers. 

 

My family and I have been there many times, both to pick up a quick snack and to eat a meal. We have taken guests visiting the Disneyland Resort with us, and have even gone there just to go out to dinner! 

 

What makes White Water Snacks worth the visit? The food is good and the atmosphere is relaxing. As you enter, a sign listing the general foods offered, rather than specific items with prices, greets you. Walk around this wall and you will discover the fountain drinks and refrigerator cases on your left. In addition to more drinks including milk, you will find pre-made salads and sandwiches in the refrigerator cases. On your right you will find baked goods and packaged cereals, a freezer case with ice cream bars, and a small selection of candy bars. A variety of packages of chips are also available. 

 

On the wall directly in front of you, there is the menu posted high on the wall with descriptions and prices of the food. The grill is on the left and the cash registers are on the right. When you reach the cash register, a cast member will take your order and ring up your other purchases. If you order food from the grill, you will be given a number to place on your table. Your food is brought to you piping hot when it is prepared.

 

We have two favorites at White Water Snacks, both from the grill. My husband usually orders the Foot Long ÒConey IslandÓ hot dog. This large hot dog is served in a bun and covered with chili, cheese, and onion, if desired. French fries are included. The other favorite, which our son and I order, is the Chicken Tenders off the childrenÕs menu. It includes three generous pieces of chicken, fries or baby carrots, a fountain drink and a fun straw. You will be given the cup for the beverage once you order the childrenÕs meal, so youÕll need to go back to the fountain drink dispenser to fill up the cup. 

 

With both of these items, there is so much food we find it difficult to finish it all! We have discovered that if you order the items Òto goÓ, you receive even more fries! If you get your food to eat in the restaurant, the childrenÕs meal comes in a small plastic lunch box.

 

There is seating both inside and outside at White Water Snacks. There are approximately 25 tables inside and another dozen outside. The restaurant is well air conditioned and feels refreshing on a hot day! Because of the high ceiling, it can be a little noisy inside, but still relaxing. The outside seating area is very pleasant. YouÕll hear people at the pool and the birds and crickets from the Redwood Creek Challenge Trail at California Adventure. In fact, there is a fence separating you from the Trail, so you are sitting next to a lovely, wooded area!

 

Despite the small number of tables, we have only encountered a line once at White Water Snacks, and have never had a problem getting a table. The crowd was in December when both parks had just closed at 5:00 pm, right after the fireworks at Disneyland. There were about eight groups in line ahead of us, and the wait for our food was closer to 30 minutes than the usual ten.

 

How do you get to this hidden gem? There are two ways to get to White Water Snacks. One is from California Adventure and one is through the Grand Californian Hotel. If you are already in California Adventure, enter the Grand Californian Hotel across from the viewing area for Grizzly Rapids. As soon as you enter the hotel area, it is like entering a serene environment. When you reach the end of the passageway, turn left. You will pass the rest rooms on your left, and the pool is on your right. Walk a little farther and the entrance to White Water Snacks will be on your left.

 

Reaching White Water Snacks through the hotel is less direct, but still not difficult. After walking between Sephora and Club Libby Lu in Downtown Disney, enter the Grand Californian Hotel near the conference rooms, go through the lobby and back outside past the pool. (If you have time as you stroll through the lobby, be sure to admire the beautiful fireplace with chairs sized separately for children and adults, and the way the pattern on the floor blends into the pattern on the carpet.) YouÕll pass StorytellerÕs CafŽ and Napa Rose before reaching the entrance to California Adventure. The entrance to White Water Snacks is just a bit beyond. 

 

However your reach White Water Snacks, relax and enjoy the food and atmosphere in this virtually undiscovered location.

 

About the Author: Gincy Heins recently contributed an article about the new Adventures by Disney trip to Wyoming. She is planning a trip to Walt Disney World for her family later this year. 

 

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DISNEY WORLD FEATURE: Say Cheese!: Making the Most of PhotoPass

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by Terry Rohrer, Guest Contributor

 

It all started at an amusement park, with a bunch of pushy kids trying to get everyoneÕs picture at the front gate. Then they hand you a piece of paper that tells you to come back and see your group photo after a designated time. After a long day of rides and ice cream, you find the ticket and stop to see your picture (that is if you remember). When you find it, itÕs a small slide photo on a cheap key chain that you have to hold up to a light to see. All this for the bargain price of $11.95.

 

Like all things, Disney has made this not just better, but fantastic. Disney teamed up with Kodak some years ago to capture families as they walk down Main Street USA. With the help of Kodak, cast members were trained to not only stop and take pictures, but give them better quality pictures than most familyÕs point and shoot cameras.

 

This service has ÒdevelopedÓ as the technology advanced. Yes, they started with old-style film cameras, but like everything Disney touches, they have made it better. With the old way, film had to be developed, so you had to stop back after a period of time to see the prints. Even after the introduction of digital cameras, you had to wait about an hour or so to see the pictures, but now you could view them on a computer screen. You still had to go to a shop and ask to see your pictures. Then you had to decide at that very moment if you wanted to purchase the photos. Sometimes, it was a tough decision due to budget constraints, or because Mom did not have her eyes open in the picture but everyone else looked great. Now with the new PhotoPass system, you donÕt have to stop that day to look at pictures, and you have lots of time to make your decision. Yes, Disney still has locations in every theme park where you can view and purchase your photos, but you can also view and purchase any and all of your PhotoPass photos on the Internet when you get home. 

 

So here is how it works - you start down Main Street USA (or as you go into any park) and someone with a Nikon D-70 Digital SLR camera and a Disney name badge asks you to stop for a picture. Tell the kids this will only take a second, and make them turn around and follow the directions of the cast member. The cast member will stand you in the perfect spot and take a few pictures of the family. If you want a picture of just the kids, ask, and they will make that happen also. By the way, they will be more than happy to take a shot with your camera, too. If you ask for advice, they will give you some tips about how to take photos and get great shots during your vacation. Be sure that you get your PhotoPass card before you walk away (they should offer it to you automatically). Treat this card like your park tickets or your credit cards, as it will  be the way you will be able to see your photos later.  

 

Carry your card with you, and give it to each cast member that takes your picture. They will scan your card, and all your photos will be stored together. If you forget to give them your card (or leave it in your room), they'll give you another. DonÕt worry, you will be able to view all of the pictures - you'll just need to keep track of all those extra cards. To be safe, make sure you have a record of each card. Take a digital photo of the back or write down the number, so you have it in case the card gets misplaced.

 

When you meet Disney characters there will usually be a PhotoPass photographer on hand to take pictures of you and your kids with the characters. They will get candid shots of the first moments with the characters, as well as posed shots.

 

If you are taking pictures at the same time the cast member is, let your family know that the cast member gets the first photo, then have whatever family member is also taking photos say,  ÒNow, look at me.Ó This way, you will not get home and find that everyone in your pictures was looking at the PhotoPass photographer!.

 

As I said in an earlier article, the cast member with the character (the ÒhandlerÓ) will be happy to take your picture, using your camera. We had the PhotoPass photographer use our camera right after he took his shots and they turned out great. Use both of these cast members to your advantage while you spend time with the characters.

 

Now you have spent the day or week getting your picture taken in front of all the park icons and with the characters. You can stop at one of the locations in the park to look at the photos, or better yet, go home and visit the PhotoPass web site to start the process of viewing your photos.  

 

Logging into the web site is a simple process. On the first page of the web site you are asked for the number on the back of your PhotoPass card. Enter the number and go to the second page and fill out the required information. It will ask for your, name, address, e-mail, and a password. Keep in mind that if you want anyone else to be able to view and purchase these photos, they will have to enter your e-mail and password, so donÕt use a password you use for other software.

 

After you register, the photos will come up in the file marked ÒMy Disney Photos.Ó They will be there for the next 30 days so you can view them and decide if you want to purchase any of them. There are six things you can do at this point - view all of them in a slideshow, purchase them, create greeting cards out of your favorite photos, share them with others, enhance them, and add other PhotoPass numbers if you have multiple cards - you'll be able to view everything with a single login. To me, the neatest feature is enhancing the photos with borders, autographs, or customized captions.

 

If at any time you need help, you can click on the word "Help" at the top of the page and it will take you to http://www.disneyphotopass.com/help. This will answer any questions you may have and give you additional information about the system. Two things to keep in mind at this point is that you only have 30 days to make up your mind, and you will not be able to download any photos from the site. Any photos you buy will be shipped to the address you listed.

 

The cost of the program is listed at the site when you choose to purchase a picture. Currently, a 5x7 is $12.95, an 8x10 is $16.95, and the best deal is 1- 5x7 and 4 wallets for only $19.95.

 

If you want all of them but they took A LOT (our last trip they took 120 photos), Disney has started something new. You can have all of your photos put onto a CD for $99.95 and take them home with you. In the future, you will be able to order this CD from the PhotoPass web site, but for now you have to do it at one of Disney's in-park camera shops before you head home.

 

Disney usually has discounts available on the web site and they will change often. For the most part, the more you buy, the better the discount. Just keep checking and take advantage of them if you can.

 

In closing, do not shy away from the PhotoPass cast members, as they are there to not only help DisneyÕs bottom line, but to capture the magic as it happens for your family. Take the time to let them take your picture, talk to them about photographic tips and when you get home, share the photos with everyone you know. Who knows? You may just find the perfect picture, and save the magic forever.  

 

About The Author: Terry Rohrer is the father of two and contributed an article on meeting Mickey Mouse in the  May 4, 2006 issue of PassPorter News. 

 

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UPDATES: What's New and Changed

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Here's a few of the new developments at Disney:

 

Foodie Alert: Reservations for special dining events at this years 11th Annual Epcot International Food & Wine Festival can be made beginning at 7:00 am on July 31, 2006 by calling (407) WDW-FEST. Events will include the weekly Party for the Senses Grand Tasting dinner, special wine pairing meals and wine tasting classes. Reservations are limited so call early! 

 

Ahoy Mateys! Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort is now offering the "Island of the Caribbean Pirate Adventure" for potty-trained children ages 4 - 10. Offered weekly, this adventure sets sail from Old Port Royale and leads kids on a cruise/treasure hunt around the resort ending back at Old Port Royale to share some grub. (Lunch is included in the cost of the tour.) This adventure is every Tuesday from 9:30 am  - 11:30 am and costs $28.17 plus tax per child. 

 

Mickey's Halloween Treat (similar to if not as lavish as Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Walt Disney World) will be held at Disney's California Adventure on October 13, 20, 22, 27 and 29 from 7:30 pm - 11:30 pm and October 26, 30 and 31 from 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm. Special entertainment, activities and treat stations will be set up through out the park. This event requires separate admission. Ticket prices are $24 in advance and $29 at the door.  

 

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DISNEY TIPS FROM FELLOW READERS

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Our readers are a wealth of information! Here are the winners in this month's tip contest:

 

TTC TRICK

"If you have little ones that are afraid of the fireworks noise, visit the Transportation and Ticket Center for a great view. We watched Wishes from benches near the ferry boat docks which gives you a great view. The music from the fireworks is played over the speakers there and you can beat the crowds when the display is over." -- contributed by Jennifer Filling  (jenfilling@...)

 

CHILL OUT

"To help beat the Florida heat on our  trip to Walt Disney World last week, my sister and I packed small, one-use cold packs that we had purchased at our local dollar stores. The packs aren't cold until activated by shaking the contents, popping the inner bag and voila - instant cold pack! The cold packs last for about 20 minutes and are good for one use only, but what a blessing they were in the middle of the parks on a hot day! I even gave one to another guest who had become motion sick after riding a few rides one day. These inexpensive cold packs will be going with me on every future trip to WDW!" -- contributed by Laura E. (TerpnTime@...)

 

TIDE TIP

"We all enjoy good food at Disney and many of  us splurge on a few new outfits...probably something with white in it to reflect the hot Florida sun! If your family is like mine then spills and stains are common and there goes the new clothes. Pack the new TIDE TO GO laundry pen. It's small, very portable and easy to use on the go. The small price you pay for it may help you save some new (and old) outfits." -- contributed by Ilene F. (ifab@...)

 

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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 new 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 treasure from Captain Skatt's Journal:

 

"Egads! I've just stumbled upon the most amazing thing! After my adventure at The Living Seas, I was scared witless. So off I went in search of my wits and naturally I headed to the most obvious spot in Epcot. As I approached the pavilion, I spied a most unusual water fountain. It must have been in some odd gravity pool because it appeared that the fountain's water was actually flowing UP rather than down. Most astouding!"

 

Where in Epcot can you find a fountain that appears to flow backward?

 

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 JamesD.  who was the winner of last week's treasure hunt game! James correctly named the seven Finding Nemo characters outside The Living Seas - Nemo, Marlin, Dory, Pearl, Bloat, Tad, Gill. To view the original clues, see last week's newsletter at http://www.passporter.com/news/news071306.htm

 

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!

 

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 Skatt.  ÒPassPorter's Treasure Hunts at Walt Disney World" is now available! You can order the new book today at http://www.passporterstore.com/store/1587710269.aspx

 

 

 

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Q & A WITH JENNIFER & DAVE

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DogLady asks: "Why are there no Yacht Club Villas?"

 

Jennifer and Dave answer: "Where there's a will, there's a way, but I'd bet that Yacht Club would be the last deluxe resort to which they'd add DVC villas, since its "sister," Beach Club already has villas.

 

Why doesn't the Contemporary, Polynesian, Grand Floridian or Animal Kingdom Lodge have them? And why aren't they building the long-delayed Eagle Pines resort? Some of this has to do with available space, but it's probably got a whole lot to do with DVC's marketing strategy, coupled with projected demand for DVC memberships. Typically, DVC has only built (and sold) one resort at a time. When that resort sells out, they announce the next. Based on that strategy, there simply hasn't been enough time to build DVC villas at every deluxe resort. Further, both Villas at Wilderness Lodge (VWL) and Beach Club Villas (BCV) sold out so quickly, that I suspect DVC will continue to focus on larger-scale projects like Saratoga Springs than on the resort add-ons like VWL and BCV, which are only good for about 100-150 units.

 

The advantage DVC has enjoyed adding on to existing resorts (or re-purposing a retired resort like Disney Institute/Saratoga Springs) is that most of the resort infrastructure is already in place - restaurants, recreational facilities, main lobby, etc. This cuts the cost of development and speeds completion time for the project, and also leverages the established reputation of the existing resort. The only downside as I mentioned, is that there are so few new units that can be added. By the time the marketing "machine" is up and running, it's time to shut it down. In classic Disney style, DVC does not want to announce the next project until the current one is fully sold - it helps ensure that folks won't defer their purchase because they're waiting for the next project to open."

 

 

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