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PassPorter News
News, Announcements, Updates, and Tips
November 1, 2007 * Issue 7.44
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In This Newsletter:
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From the Authors:
Pumpkins, Pocket Guides, and Photos
Travel Feature: Replacing
Lost Park Passes
Disney Feature: Walt
Disney World at the Holidays
Updates: What's New and
Changed
Tips: A Different Kind of
Genie, Tea Tips, Fireworks at Fort Wilderness
Captain's Corner: Pumpkin
PIE!
Q&A: How long to get
to the parks from Caribbean Beach on the bus?
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FROM THE AUTHORS:
Pumpkins, Pocket Guides, and Photos
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Hi,
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First, we have a small
correction to make: We have two PassPorter specials going on right now -- one
is free Media Mail shipping in the PassPorter Store until Nov. 5 ( http://www.passporter.com/store/freeshipping.aspx
). The other special is 40-50% off orders of 3 or more PassHolder Pouches
orders ( http://www.passporter.com/store/0966899437.aspx
). These specials appeared in today's issue of EARS THE DEAL (a special
bulletin from AllEarsNet), but we incorrectly stated that orders would only be
accepted on the phone -- it should have said that orders would only be accepted
ONLINE. We'll take them both ways, however. Sorry for the goof!
Our city just completed
the first (of two) autumn leaf pickups of the season, the neighborhood
squirrels have been happily gnawing away on the Halloween pumpkin on our front
porch, we actually have some leftover treats from last night's trick-or-treat
blitz (and not a strand of toilet paper in sight - such a well-behaved
neighborhood!)! It's now officially okay, according to "Jennifer's Holiday
Decorating Rules," to start putting up holiday lights. Let the holiday
decorating begin!
Decorations here in our
office consist of the many items for MouseFest 2007 which are arriving daily --
nine cases of printed Pocket Guides to MouseFest, oodles of cloisonne pins,
lanyards, ID badges, luggage tags, and so on. So much remains for we event
organizers to do, and barely a month in which to do it! If you haven't yet
registered for MouseFest, hurry over to http://www.mousefest.org -- the
official registration cut-off date is today! If you miss it, we will accept
late registrations for as long as possible (or as long as our supplies hold
out) -- check http://www.mousefest.org for details on acceptance of late
registrations.
Meantime, the cargo ship
bearing PassPorter's Walt Disney World 2008 from Hong Kong arrives tomorrow in
the Port of Los Angeles. The books are getting so close we (and many of you)
can nearly smell them (remember the distinctive smell of brand new school
textbooks?)! Get your pre-orders in now for the earliest delivery at http://www.passporterstore.com/store/2008.aspx
The response to last
week's announcement about our popular PassPorter Photo Archive and our
acceptance of quality submissions from PassPorter members/readers has been
overwhelming! We are very happy to announce that our Photo Archive has now
doubled in size thanks to all the excellent contributions! Here are our top six
contributing photographers in the archive:
* Meggera has already
contributed 250+ approved photos:
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* BradK has already
contributed 170+ approved photos:
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* jpod523 has already
contributed 50+ approved photos:
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* imadisneygirl has
already contributed 50+ approved photos:
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* Mauimouse has already
contributed 40+ approved photos:
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* swgal has already
contributed 35+ approved photos:
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We are also pleased to
have contributions from DawnDenise, nbodyhome, DeBestWife, bellastella277,
disneyfan210, Gab28, muphoto, Ronald Duck, kaygee10, iloverags2, tiggerwannabe,
and TMWIlson7196.
If you're interested in
becoming a PassPorter Photo Contributor -- and the chance to gain recognition,
PassPorter gift certificates, super-size photo privileges, and the possibility
of a photo appearing in a future PassPorter publication -- please read our
Photo Contributor Upload Guidelines at
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specifications and requirements.
See all the photos at http://www.passporter.com/photos
PASSPORTER'S CLUB UPDATE
* Nearly 1000 vacationers
are now enjoying access to all our e-books, e-worksheets, and super-sized photo
archive images (see above) -- thank you for your continued support!
* Our newest e-book,
"PassPorter's Disney Character Yearbook," is available for Club
Passholders free of extra charges! Get more info at http://www.passporter.com/disney-character-yearbook.asp
* A screen layout -- Autumn
(complete with falling leaves) -- is available for Club Passholders. Visit: http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/passporters-club-gallery/138106-new-layout-autumn.html
* More details at http://www.passporter.com/club
MouseFest News:
Registration is still open for MouseFest, but if you want to receive your
registration goodies in the mail (one of the biggest benefits of registering),
you'd better do it VERY soon at http://www.mousefest.org/regster
! We've got an all-new registration program this year that offers a host of new
benefits and gives folks a chance to support this great event. Read all about
it! Special MouseFest room rates available! MouseFest has arranged for a
special discounted rate at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort for
MouseFest! Stay near the heart of MouseFest action within walking distance of
Epcot(r), Disney-MGM Studios, Disney's BoardWalk entertainment district,
Disney's Fantasia Gardens Miniature Golf courses, and Saturday's MouseFest's
Mega Mouse Meet at the Walt Disney World Dolphin. To learn more, visit
http://www.mousefest.org. And check out the MouseFest event schedule , also at
the MouseFest.org web site. New meets are being added to the schedule on a
regular basis, and the list of people attending just keeps growing! At least
ten of our PassPorter Guides (moderators) are attending, as are more than 200
PassPorter community members and readers! Stay tuned for more MouseFest
announcements in the weeks to come.
In this issue, first-time
contributor Kara Monroe offers first-hand advice on What To Do If You Lose Your
Park Passes at Walt Disney World, and
Guest Contributor Ann Weber offers tips for surviving Walt Disney World
at the Holidays. Finally, Jack Skatt is back with a brand-new Walt Disney World
Treasure Hunt. Enjoy!
Jennifer and Dave
PassPorter Publishers and
Authors
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TRAVEL FEATURE: Replacing
The Magic: What To Do If You Lose Your Park Passes
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by Kara Monroe, PassPorter
Guest Contributor
My last visit to Walt
Disney World was in January of 2006 as a part of a Disney Land and Sea package.
I was traveling with my best friend for a "girl's week" of fun and
relaxation in the sun. The trip was a special treat for me as it was the first
time I ever stayed on property. The trip was great, but I seemed to have a
problem holding on to my Key To The World Card both on the trip and, I recently
realized, after I got home. When I moved recently, I found I had lost my Key To
The World Card which still had five days of park visits to be used. I have
ticket media dating back to my first trip to Walt Disney World when I was in
7th grade (more than 20 years ago). But for some reason, this one seemed
destined to be lost.
While at the Magic
Kingdom, I had my Key to the World card in a FASTPASS pouch, hooked to a
lanyard. All were Disney purchased products so no low quality knockoffs here.
Apparently the FASTPASS pouch couldn't hold up to the speed of Big Thunder
Mountain Railroad. Sometime during our three trips on the ride the FASTPASS
pouch containing my Key To The World card went flying off of me. I didn't
realize it when we exited the attraction. However, when we got to Pirates of
the Caribbean I realized my Key To The World card was no longer with me.
Luckily my best friend took over as I was in a, let's say mild, state of panic.
We went back to Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and talked with several helpful
cast members. Thankfully another guest had found my card and returned it to the
cast members working the ride. They had been in the process of contacting Guest
Services to try to return the card to me.
During the Sea portion of
our land and sea vacation, I mislaid my card in our stateroom and spent a
panicky 30 or 40 minutes searching until it turned up. Again, I should have
taken the time to take some basic precautions - which I'll share with you
below. My bad luck continued when I returned home. The Key To The World card
was mislaid in my house. When I recently moved and discovered the card wasn't
with my other ticket media, I took some action. I'm pleased to say that just a few
days ago; a bright, shiny Fed Ex package was waiting in my door at home when I
returned from work. Disney restored my unused park days on a new piece of
ticket media.
Hopefully you can learn
from my mistakes and follow this simple advice. Disney's official position is
that they are not responsible for lost or damaged ticket media. However, at
every single turn Disney Cast Members were very helpful. In the end they made
sure I didn't lose a second of magical time in the parks. Here are some tips I
learned from my experience.
1. Don't lose your Key To
The World card/ticket media. Obviously, the best thing to do is not to lose
your ticket media. The Key To The World card is like a credit card and your
ticket media represents a sizable investment. Both should be protected like
your cash and credit cards. Use a wallet or travel purse to keep them safe.
Don't let them dangle off of you in a FASTPASS pouch which isn't designed to
hold important items like that. Key To The World cards and ticket media belong in
the same secure place you keep your credit cards, cash, and passport.
[Jennifer's Note: The
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since I began putting them in this pouch. Details at http://www.passporterstore.com/store/0966899437.aspx
]
2. Write down the number.
My story has a happy ending -- and that is that my best friend still had the
number from the front of her Key To The World card (it's on the back of other
ticket media). Disney was able to find my card from her number. From now on,
I'll write down the number of my card and/or ticket media in a safe place
(right inside my PassPorter!). That way if something happens to the while I'm
on vacation I can go immediately to guest services with the information they
need to look up the ticket.
[Jennifer's Note:
PassPorter readers' also suggest you photocopy the front and back of your pass
and tuck one copy in a PassPocket of your PassPorter and another copy in your
suitcase for safekeeping.]
3. If you lose your ticket
media go immediately to Guest Services. If you lose your ticket media while
you're on vacation, go immediately to a Guest Services booth (in a park, at
your resort, or in Downtown Disney). They will need photo ID and the number
from the back of the card. From all the cast members I talked with during my
search, chances are they will be more than happy to help you. Officially, Walt
Disney World is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged ticket media but
they do have the ability to look up ticket media and determine if you still
have days/options remaining. The number on the ticket media is the easiest way
for them to look up your record. If you don't have the number, a reservation
number may also be used to look up the record if you're staying on property.
4. If you realize your
loss later on, email Ticket Inquiries or fax your request. After several phone
calls, I was asked to email what information I had to
WDW.Ticket.inquiries@disneyworld.com. They replied within 24 hours and asked
that I fax my request along with my name, address, and daytime phone number to
407-566-4685. I sent my friend's ticket number, my name, the date of my trip,
and our original reservation number. Less than a week later I had replacement
ticket media in my hands.
It has been more than a
year since the trip so I thought I had no hope of getting that ticket media
replaced. However, as always Disney came through with a little extra magic. I
was already a loyal Disney fan, but replacing my lost ticket media is just
another reason I will choose Disney over other vacation options.
About the Author: Kara is
an avid traveler who has logged more than 30 trips to Walt Disney World (many
while she lived in Central Florida). Kara is looking forward to her next Disney
Vacation - a seven night Western Caribbean cruise in January 2008.
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DISNEY FEATURE: Walt
Disney World At The Holidays: Tips for Surviving The Busy Season
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by Ann Weber, PassPorter
Guest Contributor
Although we had been to
Walt Disney World several times, last year was our first experience going at
what is probably the busiest season for the World. I spent a lot of time
researching in preparation for our trip. After our trip, I realized that even
with all of the knowledge I had gained beforehand, I learned even more lessons
while there. I want to share with you some of what I learned so that you can
have the most magical holiday possible at Walt Disney World.
The first and most
important tip is to plan early. Hotels, airlines, and Disney's Advanced Dining
Reservations (ADRs) fill early at this busy time of year. We were able to get a
very good price on airfare almost 12 months out, so we purchased it. I kept
watching as time passed, and the rates only went up. This won't always be true,
but frequently it was.
The next tip is equally
important -- be flexible. For example, because we made most of our ADRs on the
day the reservation window opened (180 days in advance of our trip), we were
able to originally get all of the ones we wanted. However our flight times
changed at least four times over the course of that year and we found that once
we arrived at Walt Disney World, some of our ADRs no longer fit in our plans.
So we canceled them and tried to get new ones, but it can be difficult to
obtain ADRs on short notice. If you are planning a trip on shorter notice, try
some of the less well known locations. At the resort restaurants, we saw
several people walk up without ADRs and be seated within a reasonable amount of
time. On New Years Eve, we decided we wanted lunch earlier than planned so we
could go to the Animal Kingdom to see the special Christmas Parade (a very fun
parade!) and do a few things before that park closed. We called the dining
reservation number to change our ADR and we were told that Whispering Canyon
Cafe, where we had our original ADR, was completely booked for the entire day.
This was not surprising for New Year's Eve. We decided to go early and see if
we could get in. We were seated in only 10 minutes (almost an hour before our
original ADR). The Trails End Buffet at Fort Wilderness is also a less crowded
location with good food and a relaxing atmosphere.
At this busy time of year,
I recommend staying on Disney property. When the parks start to fill to
capacity, you are guaranteed to get into a park every day. You are not
guaranteed that you can get into a specific park (for example the Magic Kingdom
may be full but you can still get into Epcot), so remember -- flexibility is
key! Additionally, by staying on site, you can choose between a variety of transportation
options that best fit your plans.
Go to the parks very
early. We found we were able to see most of what we wanted to see each day
before the crowds became too overwhelming. On the 29th, we were planning to
have a late breakfast at the Grand Floridian and then head into the Magic
Kingdom to watch our daughter march down Main Street USA with her high school
band. We changed our plans (again, flexibility) and went to the park bright and
early since we talked to people who had been turned away the previous day from
both the Magic Kingdom as well as Animal Kingdom because the parks had hit
capacity. Luckily, by the time they started turning people away, we were
already in our park of choice.
Remember, FASTPASS is your
friend. FASTPASS is available to everyone, not just Walt Disney World resort
guests so take advantage whenever possible. FASTPASS rules and tips change from
year to year, so make sure you check the most recent edition of PassPorter
and/or visit http://www.allearsnet.com/tp/fastpass.htm
before heading out to get the latest tips.
Leave the parks whenever
the crowds start to frustrate you. There are many things to do outside of the
parks. Take the time to go and see the decorations at some of the resorts. We
went to the Yacht and Beach Club, the Grand Floridian, the Wilderness Lodge,
and Fort Wilderness. The decorations were amazing at all of these. Don't make
my mistake -- remember your camera! Some of the resorts with water have small
boats that you can rent and go out on the lagoon. There are several miniature
golf courses, and much more. We enjoyed spending time relaxing at our Fort
Wilderness cabin. The cabin had two TVs, so everyone did not have to agree on
what to watch.
If Disney offers a test
run of their New Year's Eve festivities on December 30th, take advantage of
this. We do not like crowds, so we decided we would celebrate the New Year in
our cabin and get an early start on January 1st to enjoy the parks while
everyone else recovered from their late night for New Year's Eve. We noticed
that Magic Kingdom was having their Super New Years Eve fireworks at midnight
on the 30th. They were also having two SpectroMagic parades that evening, and
the park was open until 3am. Our goal for the evening was to see the parade and
the fireworks. Any rides that we took were bonuses. Some of the popular rides
still had some significant waits, but we were able to find plenty to do for our
evening. In addition to the special fireworks, some of the outdoor dances, etc.
were also running in a practice mode for the next evening. It was fun dancing
to the Cha Cha Slide as we were walking (dancing) from Tomorrowland to
Frontierland to get ready for SpectroMagic. While we waited in line to watch
the parade, my son went into Diamond Horseshoe Saloon where they were teaching
line dancing and had a great time doing some old dances and learning some new
ones. It was very easy to find a good spot for the parade. Even people coming
at the last minute were able to see. After the parade, we decided we would head
to Tomorrowland. Due to an unexpected breakdown of Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger
Spin while we were on it, we were running through Tomorrowland trying to get to
the Castle area when the music started for the fireworks. We decided to stop in
the middle of Tomorrowland and wait to see where would be the best place to go
for the fireworks. We were happy and amazed to see the fireworks were
everywhere and you really could be just about anywhere in the park and have a
great view of at least one set of fireworks.
So, if you are planning on
Christmas at Walt Disney World, plan, stay flexible, and have a very magical
and happy holiday.
About the Author: Ann
Weber is an avid traveler who loves exploring new places as well as returning
to old favorites such as Walt Disney World with her husband and two teenagers.
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UPDATES: What's New and
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Here's a few relevant news
items:
Our thoughts go out to
those affected by the wildfires in Southern California. The Walt Disney Company
has donated $2 million to the relief effort as well as providing characters to
visit those in shelters around the area.
Spaceship Earth will now be
closed through February 18, 2008 according to the Walt Disney World web site at
http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/wdw/calendar/parkhours/calendarHome?id=EPCalendarParkHoursMonthlyViewPage&date=20080201
. This is three months after it's
expected re-opening date of mid-November 2007.
Disney's Hollywood Studios
new logo has been revealed. Mickey holding the clapboard is still featured
inside of black lettering with gold trim. To see the logo, check out the Behind
the Scenes forum on the PassPorter message boards: http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/going-behind-scenes-trivia-rumors/141818-disneys-hollywood-studios-logo.html
The list of celebrity
narrators for the 2007 Candlelight Processional has been updated. The most
notable change is that Andie MacDowell will replace Isabella Rossellini. For an
up to date listing, check out AllEars.net.
Our thanks to AllEars.net
and MousePlanet.com from which we get some of our news leads.
>Things To Do: Hear
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DISNEY TIPS FROM FELLOW
READERS
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Our readers deliver a
wealth of information! Here are the winners in this month's tip contest:
A DIFFERENT KIND OF GENIE
"When taking a Disney
Cruise with infants/toddlers in diapers, request a Diaper Genie for your room
from your cabin steward. They are free of charge and make the room a nicer
place for all involved!"
-- contributed by Renee L.
TEA TIPS
"Calling all UK tea
drinkers (specifically hot tea). Disney resorts (and many other hotels) provide
coffee making facilities with coffee provided. However if you are like my
husband who does not drink coffee but loves a cuppa first thing in the morning,
either pack tea-bags (this the better option if you do not have a car) or
remember to pick some up in a local supermarket. The closest equivalent is
English breakfast or Irish to our standard PG Tips/Tetley brands. I found that
the on site resort shops did not stock this type of tea. Milk is available at
the food court. Then all you need to do is fill up the water section of the
coffee maker in your room then pop a teabag in the carafe and let the water run
through."
-- contributed by Alison
H.
FIREWORKS AT FORT
WILDERNESS
"If it is being
offered during your stay, definitely take the fireworks wagon ride at Fort
Wilderness. It leaves at 9:00 pm and you board right across from the Hoop Dee
Doo Revue. We had reservations for the 7:00 pm Hoop-Dee-Doo show and went right
out and climbed on board. You ride around the resort and then once you get to
Bay Lake, you stop for the fireworks. It was perfectly timed because once we
got there, we had 2-3 minutes to admire the quiet beauty of the stars over the
lake. Then the show starts and the music is piped into the wagon so you can hear
with crystal clarity everything that's being said. You get a great unobstructed
view with no crowds or jostling for position. My 11-year-old enjoyed it so
much, she wanted to do it every night. Cost is $8 for adults and $5 for kids
ages 3-9 (everyone under 3 is free). "
-- contributed by Valanie
B.
>Notes: Send us your
tips! You may see them in this newsletter and win a copy of PassPorter! Visit:
http://www.passporter.com/wdw/tipsandstories.htm
>>Want more Disney
tips? For Walt Disney World fans, we've collected 500 of the best tips
submitted by readers over the past six years. All have been edited for accuracy
and categorized. For details, visit the PassPorter Disney 500 info page at http://www.passporter.com/wdw/disney500.asp
>>For Disney Cruise
Line fans, we have an e-book with 250 cruiser tips, as well as a special cruise
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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:
"Now that Halloween
is over and I have no need for this Mickey-shaped pumpkin, I'm going to chop it
up and make my famous pumpkin pie! My pumpkin pie is to die for ... to which
this poor pumpkin will attest. But in honor of this pumpkin's sacrifice, I've
decided to enter my pie in the Toontown Fair. I'll just pop over there tomorrow
and sign up ... I happen to know the receptionist!"
Who is the receptionist in
the Toontown Judges Tent in Mickey's Toontown Fair? For bonus points, locate
the photographic evidence in the PassPorter Photo Archive and post a comment
with the photo!
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 Christy
Vermillion who was the winner of last week's trivia contest! Christy was the
first person to identify the location of the Mickey-shaped pumpkins as being in
the Living With The Land attraction at Epcot as well as in the backyard of
Mickey's House in Toontown at the Magic Kingdom. To view the original clue, see
last week's newsletter at http://www.passporter.com/news/news102507.htm#captain
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 Jack Skatt.
Get more details on "PassPorter's Treasure Hunts at Walt Disney
World" book at http://www.passporterstore.com/store/1587710269.aspx
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Q & A WITH JENNIFER
& DAVE
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Gonnabe007 asks: "I
am trying to figure out how much time to plan for bus travel to each park each
day. we are staying at the Carribean Beach Resort. I really need to know travel
times for so I know what time to catch the bus from our meals."
Dave and Jennifer answer:
"As it happens, we've timed how long it takes to go from each Disney
resort to each Disney park and we put it our PassPorter Walt Disney World
guidebook. The Caribbean Beach times are on page 48 and are as follows:
Magic Kingdom - 20 minutes
Epcot - 15 minutes
Studios - 12 minutes
Animal Kingdom - 20
minutes
Downtown Disney - 25
minutes"
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