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From the Authors: MouseFest
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Travel
Feature: Sardinia
Disney
Feature: Resort Review: The Polynesian
Updates: What's New and
Changed
Tips: No-Slip Sanity
Saver, Manners Matter, Eat With Everest
Captain's
Corner: Cursed Gold
PassPorter
PhotoPick: Sorcerer Mickey's Hat at Twilight
Q and A: Which restaurant
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In this issue,
Featured Columnist Cheryl Pendry retraces her visit to the beautiful
Mediterranean island of Sardinia. Then, Guest Columnist Erik Johnson reviews
Walt Disney World's mainland "island," the Polynesian Resort.
Finally, Jack Skatt is back with a brand-new Walt Disney World Treasure Hunt.
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TRAVEL FEATURE: Sardinia
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by Cheryl Pendry,
PassPorter Featured Columnist
The fact that the
Mediterranean is home to so many islands makes it perfect for cruising and, of
course, on any cruise, the likelihood is that you'll stop off at one or two --
and perhaps one of the most beautiful to visit is Sardinia.
Sardinia lies to the west
of Italy and the south of France and it's about as close to Italy as it is to
the north coast of Africa, which probably helps to explain its beautiful
climate when we visited. During the summer months, temperatures range between
70*F and 80*F with almost no rainfall, but surprisingly, in the winter, it can
dip down to the low 40s.
Before heading there on
Disney's inaugural cruise around the Mediterranean in 2007, I'd heard from
friends that we would be wowed by this island. It was somewhere that I hadn't
really come across before, so I took their reports with a small pinch of salt.
Let's just say when we got home, I was just as enthusiastic as they were about
the beauty of this place.
Sardinia's history goes
back thousands of years and, like much of Europe, the Romans ruled here, as did
the Spanish, who were in charge for more than 300 years, before passing it to
the Austrians. Eventually the island became an autonomous region of Italy,
which is how it remains to this day. However, it's about as different to the
mainland as it's possible to be. The pace of life here is much more laid back
and the frenetic driving that we've witnessed all too often in other parts of
Italy didn't seem to be as evident here. One thing that was fortunately very
evident were the wonderful gelaterias, serving the ice creams that Italy is
famous for.
On our shore excursion, we
headed to the north of the island, otherwise known as Costa Smeralda. This was
an area created by a group of financiers in the 1960s and today remains home to
a number of , well-known European celebrities. On our bus ride through this
area our guide pointed out a number of villas, all set well back from the roads
that were the homes for famous names.
This is the scenery that
instantly comes to mind when you think of Italy -- stunning mountains behind
picturesque villages with beautiful houses and villas, many with bougainvillea
in full bloom crawling all over the buildings. It was a breathtaking sight and
it's the sort of place you dream of heading to for a break away from
everything.
The real highlight at this
end of the island is the Maddalena Archipelago. As the name suggests, it's a
series of seven islands and these islands are a popular place to visit for a
number of reasons. Those include the unique wildlife, and the regattas held
there due to the almost constant wind in the area. Despite that, the wind on
our day there was very pleasant and helped to take the edge off the
temperatures.
Of course, it's also a
popular spot for tourists and one look and you can see why. The waters are
perhaps the most clear that I've ever seen and are a beautiful turquoise color.
When you first see it, you can't help but wonder whether some sort of coloring
has been added to the water, as it just looks so perfect and inviting.
We took the ferry across
to the largest of the islands, La Maddalena, and the ferry ride was a wonderful
slice of Sardinian life, as it's obviously used by locals every day to get
around. It made a pleasant change to be surrounded by the chatter of Italians,
as all too often these days, in big cities, you rarely hear the native
language.
A scenic drive took us
around the island and allowed more views of the stunning turquoise water, as
well as the other islands in the Archipalego. Then it was back to the capital
of the island, also called La Maddalena, which still boasts buildings from the
19th century, when this town was forced to develop rapidly into a naval base by
its rulers. Once again, the feeling as you walked around the town was that life
here is slow and relaxed and very much enjoyed by its residents. Cafes and
gelaterias lined the streets and we were only too happy to take advantage of
them.
It was also one of the few
stops on our cruise where some knowledge of the native language came in very
useful. All too often my schoolgirl attempts at Italian, French, and Spanish
were met with responses in English, but not here. Shop workers didn't seem to
speak English and that was a pleasant change, making you feel as if you had
finally found the real Italy to enjoy.
As we made our way back to
the main island of Sardinia and then the Disney Magic, I could see why so many
people had rated this island so highly. It's one of the most relaxing and beautiful
places I've come across in some time and I hope our travels take us back that
way again one day soon.
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 each 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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DISNEY FEATURE: Resort
Review: Disney's Polynesian Resort
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by Erik Johnson,
PassPorter Guest Contributor
When you enter the
Polynesian Resort, it is like entering a completely different land, while
having your feet firmly planted in Walt Disney World. The dark wooden beams and
the light colored accents and furnishings of the lobby help to set the mood
along with the beautiful plants and trickling water both inside and out, and
you can easily be carried away to another place and time. As you enter the
lobby from the outside world, you are greeted by a "cousin" who is
ready to give you a silk flower lei and a cheery "Aloha!" In the main
lobby, gazing at the waterfalls and flowers and plants from the seating areas
is wonderful for relaxing and decompressing from a long day of travel or
touring the parks. There are many windows and lots of light, both night and
day, in keeping with the feeling that you are outside when you are inside!
Even though this is one of
the original Walt Disney World resorts, the resort wears its age well and is in
excellent condition. It is interesting that the buildings are of different
sizes, and along with the beautiful landscaping and paths it really helps to
resist any sort of cookie-cutter or barracks impression that you might get at
other resorts.
We were assigned a room in
the Rarotonga "longhouse," which was very good for us because it was
close to the Grand Ceremonial House (GCH, the main building with the lobby)
with the shops and monorail station. We were also only a short walk to our van
in the parking lot, the theme park bus stop, the guest laundry, and the Ticket
and Transportation Center (TTC). The building that is farthest away from the
GCH is Tahiti, but that one is closer to the TTC, so it can be more convenient
for getting to the parks. On the maps, the resort looks spread out, but while
you are there, it doesn't seem that way. Tahiti also seems to have many rooms
that have a theme park view. We spent so little time while awake in our room;
the view really did not matter much to us. It also seemed we never had to wait very
long to board a monorail during our stay. The bus to and from Animal Kingdom
was a completely different experience, however. The resort launch service to
the MK was fine and fun!
Our room was spacious but
kind of dark. There was not nearly enough drawer space for our family of four
and although there are two closets one is only half as wide because of the safe
and shelving. I am glad I brought along an over-the-door shoe organizer as
suggested by PassPorter for our cruise - it really came in handy here, too.
There is a cooler and a coffee maker. The flip-over sofa and bed was pretty
comfortable. The flat panel TV was a nice space-saver and even though the
remote did not function properly, one call and they delivered another one right
away!
At Captain Cook's, the
24-hour quick service cafe, there are still problems with the guest traffic
flow because if you want to order, pick up some beverages or something from the
cooler and then check out, there can be a pretty big swarm as guests have to
backtrack through everything to pick up their tray. The pagers issued for food
pick-up and the computerized order entry system helps to speed things up.
Pretty much all we got here was breakfast, except for one snack visit when we
got flat bread (pizza) and serve-it-yourself Dole Whips - it was all good!
The resort has two table
service restaurants; Kona Cafe and 'Ohana. Breakfast at Kona Cafe was
excellent! You can get 100% Kona coffee in a French press pot, and the
much-celebrated banana-stuffed Tonga Toast, served with maple and strawberry
syrups. Some diners may want to split this dish and mix or match with some meat
or eggs with another member of their party. Dinner at Kona Cafe was excellent,
with sushi and other appetizers, American-Asian fusion entrees, and petite yet
delicious desserts. I had the shrimp and scallops dish, everyone else in my
party had the beef teriyaki. The Kona Island sushi menu is available to you
while you dine at Kona (they are right next to each other) as are the fabulous
tropical drinks of the Tambu Lounge! I had the shrimp tempura maki and my wife
had the duck pot stickers, and they were both the best we had ever had.
'Ohana's Best Friends
Breakfast with Lilo and Stitch was a yummy, family-style meal. Our youngest son
did not care for the likiioli juice or the pineapple bread, but everyone else
loved it. Your table also gets a big pan with scrambled eggs, biscuits, bacon,
sausage, and Mickey waffles. On the side is syrup and butter, of course. If you
still have room and want more, just ask your cousin for the hour, your server.
The main event is a parade with music and Hawaiian Shirt Mickey, Pluto, Lilo
and a two-armed Stitch. The characters have leis as do all the guests, once
they check in with the host. Then they take a group shot for the optional photo
package. It all adds to the ambiance. If you buy the photo package, you can
have it added to your PhotoPass account using the event code printed on your
receipt. The decorations, including all of the tikis, are very appropriate and
add to the fun and ambiance.
If you stay at the Poly
(or even if you don't) you might consider taking the time to enjoy the Spirit
of Aloha Dinner Show, which occurs nightly on the grounds of the Polynesian. It
seemed to be well attended on the night we went. They serve salad, ribs,
chicken, pineapple, bread, and drinks. It's all-you-care-to-eat, just ask your
server for more! Kid-friendly food is available, too. The show is kind of
corny, about a girl who comes back home to Hawaii after being on the mainland.
They also feature a fire dancer and dancers, and the cast performed
"Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride." I suppose they could have brought out
Lilo and Stitch, but maybe that's not very authentic?
Plenty of shopping is also
available at the Poly. The shops and amenities on the second floor are: Samoa
Snacks, Trader Mickey's (general and Polynesian-themed gifts), a PhotoPass
kiosk, and Caricatures kiosk. Downstairs you can find Wyland Galleries, Capt.
Cook's Quick Service, Moana Mickey's Arcade, and Bou-Tiki Fashions and
Accessories.
Outside at the Polynesian
there is more to be found. The Naeaua Volcano-themed pool with water slide and
zero-depth entry area is a big draw for families. There is also a quiet pool,
Mikala Canoe Club (marina), and Luau Cove. For parents wanting an evening
alone, there is Never Land Club. This child care club is open from 4:30 p.m.
until midnight and costs $11/hour per child.
There are special
activities every day of the week scheduled for those who have the time for
them! These include a hula class, the torch lighting ceremony, beach or pool
games and a campfire sing-along. At night, it was very nice to sit at the beach
and watch the Electrical Water Pageant and Wishes with the family and a frosty
beverage.
Disney's Polynesian Resort
is a fantastic place to get away from the rest of the world and still be able
to easily get to Disney's parks for either a short or a long stay. Aloha!
About the Author: Erik
Johnson grew up in the Washington, D.C. area and works in the city, but still
loves to explore the area's many interesting sites. He lives in the country
with his wife Kendra and their sons and dogs and cats.
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UPDATES: What's New and
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Here's a few relevant news
items:
Today (Thursday), Disney
Parks and Resorts announced it's 2009 theme promotion, "What Will You
Celebrate?" Designed to encourage visitors to celebrate all sorts of
events including birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, and reunions, Disney
unveiled new ways to celebrate your occasions at Disney parks and resorts and
highlighted existing and re-themed ways to enjoy a Disney vacation. One of the
most notable features is the award of a free one-day, one-park ticket for
people visiting a Disneyland or Walt Disney World park on their birthday during
2009 (alternate prizes available for those who already purchased admission).
Learn more, and register your birthday(s) at http://www.disneyparks.com
To help kick off the new
celebration, Disney announced a 30-city "What Will You Celebrate?"
Tour for this fall and winter. "Party on wheels" vehicles will
deliver the celebration message, enhanced by thousands of Disney balloons, and
prize giveaways. The tour schedule and details about the prizes can be found at
http://www.disneyparkscelebrations.com
It's official! Disney
Vacation Club has confirmed one of the worst kept secrets in history: new
Disney Vacation Club properties Bay Lake Towers at Disney's Contemporary Resort
and the Treehouse Villas at Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort. Bay Lake Towers
will be the most expensive property in DVC history with ownership starting at
around $18,000. Ownership in this property goes on sale Sunday, September 21,
with current DVC members getting the first chance to buy. No sale date or price
has been set yet for the Treehouse Villas.
Stormalong Bay at Disney's
Yacht & Beach Club Resorts will close in phases beginning January 5, 2009
for refurbishment. The rehab is expected to be done by the end of March. The
Flying Jib slide and pool area will close first on January 5th and is expected
to reopen in mid-February.
The Spirit of Aloha Dinner
at the Polynesian Resort will not be held January 13 - 19, 2009.
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and MousePlanet.com from which we get some of our news leads.
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Our readers deliver a
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NO-SLIP SANITY SAVER
"So if you are like
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it is to keep them from rolling off the trays on the plane. I fixed this by
buying some no slip shelf liner. I cut a piece off about the size of the tray
and put it in my carry on. Then when my son wants to play with his cars he lays
the no slip liner out and the cars don't go flying off the tray. This liner is
also helpful for crayons and markers and it stops the drinks from sliding around
as well."
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MANNERS MATTER
"When interacting
with anyone, especially cast members, at Walt Disney World, treat them as you
would your very best friend. While they do get paid to be there, it is always
easier to be pleasant with those who are happiest. We have always found that
anyone can have a bad day, but by treating cast members with courtesy and
respect, it helps them give that much more magic!"
-- contributed by Brett B.
EAT WITH EVEREST
"Next time you make
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faces Expedition Everest? On our last trip we had reservations for 4:30. They
seated us in the far, front corner upstairs window with a view of the streets
leading to Everest. We had a perfect view of the parade as we waited for our
order."
-- contributed by Alisa N.
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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 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
journal entry:
"I'm still at
Disneyland in California and having a grand ol' time! This morning I was
looking through the many photos I've taken since I've been here and came across
one I cannot identify. It shows a boarded up hole in the wall, with a sign
above it that reads 'Touch this cursed gold if ye dare.' But I cannot for the
life of me remember where I took the photo. Perhaps I touched the gold and now
have a curse of forgetfulness!"
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Where in Disneyland will
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For bonus credit, locate
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Congratulations to Sandra
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Send your full answer to
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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:
Sorcerer Mickey's Hat at
Twilight
contributed by
lukeandbrookesmom
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Q & A WITH JENNIFER
& DAVE
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Ceara's mawmaw asks:
"Which is the best restaurant in the France pavilion: Bistro de Paris or
Chefs de France? It will be just my husband and me next year."
Dave answers:
"Despite the name, Bistro is the elegant, upscale establishment. Much more
'fine dining' than Chefs de France. If you're looking for an elegant, romantic,
long meal, Bistro is the place. If you like your romantic meals more on the
casual side, and have other things you want to do around the park, Chefs is the
place."
To see other answers that
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