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PassPorter News
News, Announcements, Updates, and Tips
July 31, 2008 * Issue 8.31
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From the Editor: Halftime
Report
Travel Feature: Amish
Country
Disney Feature:
Adventurers Club
Updates: What's New and
Changed
Tips: Map Magic, Autograph
Art, Tooth-y Travel Tip
Captain's
Corner: Rockin' Manhole Cover
PassPorter
PhotoPick: Peter Meets His Shadow
Q and A: What kind of
clothing for a December trip?
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The summer's nearly half
over, and work on PassPorter's Walt Disney World 2009 is nearly done, which
means it's time for Walt Disney World to start announcing all sorts of changes
for 2009 -- changes we have to make in that nearly-finished book, of course! We
don't know what all of them will be, although Wednesday's annoucements
regarding pirate-themed guest rooms at Caribbean Beach Resort and a new
counter-service-only dining plan are just a sample.
Were you thinking of
joining us this December for MouseFest? Then we have some MouseFest news for
you! This year's Mega Mouse Meet will be held at Disney's Yacht & Beach
Club Convention Center, and we've also arranged a special lodging deal at
Disney's Yacht & Beach Club Resort. Have we piqued your interest? Then pop
over to the MouseFest.org web site, and read all about it. While you're there,
please sign up for the MouseFest newsletter, so you can keep on top of all the
MouseFest news.
As we explained in
previous newsletters, sales of PassPorter's Walt Disney World 2008 have
been so good that we have none left in the warehouse (although they are still
in stock -- for now -- at book stores around the country). If you can't wait
for October to get a 2009 edition from us, you may purchase a 2008 electronic
edition (download only) or get a 2007 edition at a close-out price. Refer to
the 2008 electronic edition for the most up-to-date info, and print-out the
pages you'll need when you travel. Rely on the 2007 edition for all our great
planning features, PassPockets, and info that's still pretty darned accurate
and useful.
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anniversary in 2009 with a year-long celebration from coast-to-coast! Everyone
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We are combining small parties (meets) with grand, multi-day trips, including a
7-night Disney Cruise, a 4-night stay at Walt Disney World, and a Disneyland
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In this issue, Guest
Columnist Michelle Clark takes us on a tour of Amish Country: Lancaster,
Pennsylvania Then, Featured Columnist Cheryl Pendry says her farewells
to The Adventurers Club. Finally, Jack Skatt is back with a brand-new Walt
Disney World Treasure Hunt. Have a great week!
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TRAVEL FEATURE: Amish
Country: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
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by Michelle Clark,
PassPorter Message Board Guide and Guest Contributor
Our family recently
completed a road trip through the northeastern U.S. While making our trip
plans, the Amish area of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania was a high priority
destination. However, besides locating Lancaster on a map, our knowledge of
this area was very limited! Friends and family had given varied advice - some
said Intercourse was the home of the Amish country, others said to visit
Bird-in-Hand. So with the spirit of exploration (and going against my usual
obsessive planning nature) we arrived in Lancaster County with no set touring
plans.
Our first order of
business was to find a place to stay! This was not a problem as the lodging
options are plentiful in Lancaster County, ranging from chain motels/hotels to
bed and breakfasts to working farms. We opted to stay at a new Hawthorn Suites
directly on Lincoln Highway. There are two main roadways that will take you to
most of the Amish related attractions and shopping in Lancaster County, U.S. 30
(Lincoln Highway), and Highway 340, also known as Old Philadelphia Pike.
U.S. 30 travels just north
of downtown Lancaster. Continue eastward on Lincoln Highway to visit the towns
of Ronks, Soudersburg and Paradise. There is plenty of shopping, dining, and
lodging to explore along this main route.
We found a gem of a
restaurant, Miller's Smorgasbord, on Lincoln Highway between Ronks and
Soudersburg. I can't think of a better word to describe this marvelous buffet
than "smorgasbord," as there was such a large variety of dishes to
choose from. We also got our first taste of the wonderfully rich shoo-fly pie,
one of the more famous dishes of the area. Some locals claim that this sweet dessert
got its name because the large amount of molasses and sugar used in this pie
would attract flies; therefore once the pie was set out to cool one would have
to "shoo" the flies away. If you're hankering for a sample of
shoo-fly pie, stop by Dutch Haven on Lincoln Highway in Ronks, where they give
out free samples. You can't miss it, just look for the large windmill on top of
the building. They sell a wide variety of souvenirs as well.
My quest was to find an
authentic Amish-crafted item to take home as a souvenir. I was surprised to
find that many of the stores in this area sold more typical mass-produced items
than authentic hand-made treasures. So my advice is to check labels. If an item
is Amish made, it will be noted. The Quilt Shop at Miller's is located next
door to Miller's Smorgasbord and was one of my favorite stores for browsing.
The quilts are handmade and are truly exquisite! Gloves are required in this
store if you want to touch any merchandise. Sadly I was only able to browse as
some of the quilts sold for well over $1,000!
To visit some of the other
communities in Lancaster County such as Bird-in-Hand and Intercourse, take
Highway 340 East, also known as Old Philadelphia Pike. Bird-in-Hand is a quaint
town with an interesting name and even more interesting origin. One legend
behind the name goes back to the time when Old Philadelphia Pike was being
surveyed. Two surveyors debated on whether to stay the night at an inn located
in present Bird-in-Hand or to stay in Lancaster. One of the surveyors replied
that "a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush," and that inn was
then known as "Bird-in-Hand Inn." The inn still operates today as
Bird-in-Hand Village Inn and Suites on Old Philadelphia Pike.
Intercourse is located
just 3 miles east of Bird-in-Hand on Highway 340, at the intersection of
Highway 772. We found a variety of shops located directly on Old Philadelphia
Pike offering such items as Amish furniture, country decor, baskets, and
typical souvenirs. One of our favorite stores was Hoffman House, which had some
of the more unique items for sale, including handmade jewelry boxes, turkey and
deer calls, walking sticks, and baskets. Almost all of the items in this store
were handmade, and many were Amish-made. I purchased a pie safe (a square basket
used to transport pies) that came from an Amish family, and was delighted to
learn that the 7-year old son of the family had made it himself! The store
operator was very friendly and gave us tips and directions on some of the
lesser known attractions to visit in the area. Two doors down from Hoffman
House is Dutch Baskets, which also sells Amish-made baskets but with a twist;
you can create your own gift baskets filled with a variety of items to take
home.
To see authentic Amish
farms up close, you should turn off these main roadways and explore some of the
side roads; just be sure and take a map along with you! The Lancaster County
official map has excellent detail - you can pick one up at most businesses in
the area. The Amish are busy throughout the day on their farms, all of which
are meticulously kept and vividly green. I took several photographs of the
beautiful farmlands but was respectful to the Amish' wishes that they not be
photographed themselves. Some of the Amish households have items for sale; those
that do will have a sign at their mailbox.
One of the more unique
stops we found off the beaten path, and definitely the tastiest, was Lapp
Valley Farm. Located on Mentzer Road in New Holland, Lapp Valley Farm makes
milk, ice cream, and other dairy products on site from milk produced by their
Jersey cows. Jersey cows produce richer milk with a higher percentage of
butterfat and more calcium than other breeds of milk cows. The result is a
deliciously rich ice cream made in their own creamery. I also purchased a pound
of butter made on site as well. I am hoping that the Lapps figured out a way to
leave out the calories! We noticed several local residents purchasing milk at
the Lapp's drive-through window. The creamery is located on a working farm, which
is an attraction itself. Children enjoy looking at the farm animals located in
the barn next door to the creamery.
The drive throughout the
Amish farmlands is a pleasant one, best experienced at a slower pace. Roll down
those windows for a breath of country air! Roadside stands and gift shops that
cater to tourists can be found, as well as businesses where the Amish shop for
food and dry goods. We noticed area churches and one-room Amish schoolhouses
dotted along the countryside. And be prepared to share the road with
horse-drawn buggies, the Amish method of transportation.
As you can guess, we only
scratched the surface of all that Lancaster County has to offer on our first
visit. A return trip is definitely in the works for the future!
If you're considering a
trip to the Lancaster County area, here are some web sites you might want to
check out:
The Pennsylvania Dutch
Country Welcome Center - http://www.800padutch.com/
Lancaster County, PA - http://www.padutchcountry.com/
Lancaster Country
Information Center - http://www.padutch.com/
Amish Country News - http://www.amishnews.com/
About the Author: Michelle
Clark is a self-professed thrill ride junkie and the mother of three teens who
share in her obsession. Her goal is to experience as many theme parks as
possible and stay in every Disney resort before she dies!
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DISNEY FEATURE:
Adventuring Forth: The Adventurers Club
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by Cheryl Pendry,
PassPorter Featured Columnist
It's probably fair to say
that the recent announcement by Disney that the clubs at Pleasure Island at
Downtown Disney would close at the end of September was greeted with horror by
many people for one reason and one reason only: The Adventurers Club.
For those who've been
there, the uniquely Disney appeal of the place is immediately clear. It's
certainly not a traditional nightclub. You don't go there to dance the night
away. Instead you step inside and are instantly transported back in time to the
1930's, when gentlemen's clubs were all the rage. Fortunately here, everyone is
welcome and everyone soon becomes a part of the Adventurers Club.
On any given night, there
is a range of different entertainment taking place in the Main Salon; and the
Library, Treasure Room, and Mask Room, all just off the Main Salon. All of this
is downstairs from where you enter. And, when you first enter, you can't help
but wonder what this club is all about. It's not unusual to walk in and see
very little happening upstairs, but that's because you need to head down the
staircase opposite to get yourself immersed in the action below you.
Once you do, you'll
encounter a variety of weird and wonderful characters, the likes of whom you're
only really likely to ever come across in Disney. You'll meet Pamelia Perkins,
the Club President; Graves, the loyal club butler with a wonderfully dry sense
of humor; and Otis T. Wren, Club Treasurer. Other stars include Club Aviator
(and ladies man) Hathaway Browne, the club Maid, the daring adventurer Samantha
Sterling, respectable Club Curator Fletcher Hodges, and the delightful Emil
Bleehall, a bumbling, but lovable character newly arrived from Sandusky, Ohio.
The best bit about the
Adventurers Club is that you'll come across these characters throughout the
venue. The Library is where all the main shows take place every night, but as I
know from experience, you don't have to set foot in there to enjoy a night there.
On our last visit, I was still recovering from a bout of illness during the day
and didn't once move from my seat in the Main Salon and was delighted to see
that we got just as much entertainment as those who'd headed into the Library.
Perhaps the most bizarre thing is to see characters leaving and entering the
Library midway through shows and carrying on conversations even when outside.
The entertainers who work
here are exceptionally talented and we've witnessed them on many occasions
holding the attention of an audience single-handedly for a good 20 minutes,
sometimes with no help from other cast members, just the audience. Everyone
plays a part in a night at the Adventurers Club, even if it's just to take part
in the New Member Induction Ceremony and sing the Adventurers Club song. Others
may be more lucky -- or unlucky -- depending on your view and may take a more
central role in shows. My husband ended up taking a starring role in one show
with Samantha Sterling, and we've seen friends on stage before, all of whom
have had a great time. As happens so often in Disney, they seem to know which
people to pick, who won't mind being the center of attention.
As well as all the
entertainment, the Adventurers Club includes a full service bar, with drinks even
brought to you at your table during the shows in the Library. The one drink to
try here is the Kungaloosh, the official drink of the Club. It's a rum based
drink with strawberry daiquiri mix and blackberry brandy or liquor. As you can
imagine, it's pretty strong!
Perhaps the best thing
about the Adventurers Club is that it's the type of place that you can head to
and enjoy for just an hour or two or you can linger for an entire evening.
Shows tend to take place in the Library every 45 minutes or so (and each show
is different than the last), but there is literally always something going on,
including brief lecture/presentations in the Mask Room And Treasure Room, and
often the time flies past before you've even noticed. Going there as part of a
big group is definitely a bonus. We've done this several times before,
particularly during MouseFest, the annual gathering of Disney fans, and have
had a great time.
The Adventurers Club will
remain open until Saturday, September 27, 2008, when all the clubs on Pleasure
Island will sadly close for the last time. It opens every night until then at
7:00 pm and is usually open until around midnight or 1:00 am.
If you haven't been
inducted as an Adventurer yet, you don't have much time left to join this
unique club. There really is nothing else like it anywhere at any Disney theme
park and is well worth a visit. There will be many very sad Disney fans wishing
it a final "Kungaloosh!" when it closes its doors for good. I'll be
one of them. All together now, "Marching along, we're Adventurers ...
Singing the song of Adventurers ... Up or down, North, south, east or west, an
adventurer's life is best!"
About the Author: Cheryl
and husband Mark live in England and love to travel, particularly to America.
They are in the process of visiting every Disney theme park around the world,
having already spent a day in Disneyland Resort Paris and Hong Kong Disneyland
so far this year. They are looking forward to returning to America in October
to visit both Walt Disney World and Disneyland in California.
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UPDATES: What's New and
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Here's a few relevant news
items:
Adventures by Disney has
announced eight new itineraries for 2009 including the much anticipated Alaska
itinerary. The new itineraries are:
Alpine Magic Ð Italy and
Switzerland: Stresa, Zermatt and Lake Lucerne
Beantown & The Big
Apple Ð Boston, Newport, New York City
Bella Italia Ð Central
Italy: Sorrento and Florence
Gateway to the Galapagos Ð
Ecuador and Galapagos Islands
Golden Path to Yosemite Ð
Lake Tahoe, Yosemite National Park and San Francisco
Rocky Trails and Mountie
Tales Ð Montana and Alberta, Canada: Glacier National Park and Banff National
Park
Safari to South Africa Ð
South Africa: Capetown, The Garden Route and Kapama Game Reserve
Taming the Last Frontier Ð
Alaska: Fairbanks, Denali National Park and Kenai Peninsula
Adventures by Disney will
also be offering two new Signature Trips: The Safari to South Africa Signature
Adventure and the Signature Version of the Golden Path to Yosemite Adventure.
These "Signature Trips" include upgraded accommodations, special
amenities and events not offered on the regular itineraries.
Guests of Disney's Animal
Kingdom Lodge will have even more animals to feast their eyes on when the new
Pembe Savanna opens in Fall 2009. Okapi, a member of the giraffe family already
on display at the Animal Kingdom, have been introduced to this savanna and are
acclimatizing to their new home.
The Orlando Sentinel's
Scott Powers reported a new Quick Service Disney Dining Plan will be offered
for 2009. While pricing and other terms are not yet available, the fixed-price,
optional plan will include two snack service and two snack "credits"
per person for each night of a guest's stay at a Walt Disney World resort, plus
a refillable beverage mug good for unlimited soft drinks at the resor
throughout the stay. The report also included an artist's rendering of one of
384 pirate-themed rooms planned for Carribean Beach Resort's Trinidad South
Village. See http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/business_tourism_aviation/2008/07/pirates-of-the.html
for more details.
Our thanks to AllEars.net
and MousePlanet.com from which we get some of our news leads.
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"To help my
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their autograph books with crayons. After a character signed a page we would
keep the adjoining page blank. Then whenever we had time on our hands the kids
would draw a portrait of that character. The extra benefit is the kids could
then identify the signatures even though they couldn't read! Now that my kids
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TOOTH-Y TRAVEL TIP
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"PassPorter's Treasure Hunts at Walt Disney World."
The Captain makes a study
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Here is this week's
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"I heard Aerosmith on
the radio this morning and got it in my head to visit Rock 'N' Roller Coaster
this afternoon. Ah, nothing like taking the G's while rock is blaring in your
ears! Alas, after the ride I felt a little queasy and found myself studying the
ground a bit more than I ever had before. After my stomach settled down, I
noticed that the manhole covers outside the attraction had an interesting
design. Very clever!"
What is on the manhole
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For bonus credit, locate
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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 PassPorter PhotoPick:
Peter Finds His Shadow
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Q & A WITH JENNIFER
& DAVE
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Belle of the Ball asks:
"We are planning a trip for December. We have never been at that time of
year and I am trying to decide what we will need for clothing. Any
advice?"
Jennifer and Dave answer:
"I end up bringing enough warm weather clothes for 3/4 of the days, and
cool weather clothes for about half the days (Michigan spring/early fall
items). Yes, that's enough clothes for a few more days than the length of the
trip. If I need more of either, I can do some laundry, or figure I'm most
likely to be wearing the cool weather stuff for just a few hours in the
evening, so I can get away with wearing things twice. If there's an especially
bad cold snap, it's an excuse to buy a new Disney pullover.
It's inevitable that the
warmest day is the day you arrive, because you'll be dressed for cooler
temperatures, and your body hasn't had time to acclimate yet. If the weather
report tells me temperatures will be in the 70s or higher when I arrive, I'll
wear shorts and a tropical shirt to the airport, covered by warm up pants and a
few layers on top. If there's no snow, I'll even wear sandals. I leave the
heavy coat at home or in the car, and depend on a spring-weight jacket plus a
fleece pullover for the trip from the car to the airline terminal (hey, it's
only Michigan, not Point Barrow, Alaska!). Once inside the terminal, I'll stash
the jacket and all but one pullover in my checked luggage. I may even stash the
warm up pants (if I don't stash them then, I'll remove them as soon as I arrive
in Orlando."
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