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 In This Newsletter
From the Authors: ...And Are Our Arms Tired!
Travel Feature: Surviving Long Flights and Airport Delays
Disney Feature: Disneyland's Grand Californian Resort
Updates: What's New and Changed
Tips: Negotiate An Extra Navigator, Share Suitcases, Monorail Magic
Captain's Corner: Here Be Giants
Q&A: Do they have PhotoPass on the Disney Cruise Line?
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Updates:
What's New and Changed
Here are a few items of relevant news: Expansion Plans at Disneyland's Grand Californian Hotel PLUS Disney Vacation Club goes (Grand) Californian On September 18, Disney announced big, new expansion plans for Disneyland Resort's
Grand Californian Hotel and Spa. Not only will they be adding 200 new
regular guestrooms to the deluxe hotel (increasing capacity by over
30%), but there will be 50 "two-bedroom equivalent" Disney Vacation
Club (DVC) units added as well, making this the first DVC venture
outside the Southeast U.S. Covering 2.5 acres on the south end of the
hotel property (bordering on the Paradise Pier section of Disney's
California Adventure park), the new addition is being designed by the
original architect of the Grand Californian. Notable features include a
rooftop fireworks-viewing deck, underground parking, and a new pool. It
almost goes without saying that the new addition will also sport the
same California Arts and Crafts-style architecture that makes the
existing hotel so enjoyable. Few details are available at this time,
but we were able to learn a bit more from a DVC spokesperson. For
existing DVC members, the answer is, "Yes, you can use your DVC
points for stays at the Grand Californian Villas." The new villas will
be part of the regular DVC Resorts Portfolio. While the press release
simply said, "50 2-bedroom equivalent" units, we were able to learn
that those will be available as "traditional" DVC studios, one- and
two-bedroom villas, and three-bedroom Grand Villas, although the
precise number of each has yet to be determined. The expanded hotel and
DVC villas are slated to be completed in late 2009. There is no word
yet when the DVC units will go on sale. While DVC expects to sell most
memberships in California, they also expect they'll be offered for sale
at Walt Disney World, too. For an artist rendering and the Disney press
release, visit the Disney Vacation Club web site.
The Candlelight Processional Narrators schedule is "final." Pending any last minute changes or cancellations (and yes, there will be some) the schedule looks like this:
Nov 23 - 25 – David Robinson
Nov 26 - 28 – John O'Hurley
Nov 29 - Dec. 1 – Neil Patrick Harris
Dec 2 - 4 – Dennis Franz
Dec 5 - 7 – Monique Coleman
Dec 8 - 10 – Steven Curtis Chapman
Dec 11 - 13 – Chita Rivera
Dec 14 - 16 – Isabella Rossellini
Dec 17 - 19 – Kirk Cameron
Dec 20 - 22 – Edward James Olmos
Dec 23 - 25 – Gary Sinise
Dec 26 - 28 – Rita Moreno
Dec 29 - 30 – Marlee Matlin
The 2008 Night of Joy concerts will
be moving from Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom to Disney's Hollywood
Studios (formerly the Disney-MGM Studios). Scheduled for September 5
and 6, 2008, acts already scheduled to perform include Mercy Me,
tobyMac, Chris Tomlin, and Rush of Fools.
RUMOR: Captain Jack Sparrow
has been spotted in Adventureland doing Meet & Greets. Rumor has
it the Captain can be found over the course of the next week or so near
the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction between 10:00 am and 6:00
pm. If anyone has seen the Captain or has any information about this
meeting, e-mail us at news@passporter.com with details. (while Jennifer
and Dave didn't spot him signing autographs while they were at Walt
Disney World, Dave did see signs advertising a Meet & Greet to take
place next to Aloha Isle.)
Our thanks to AllEars.net and MousePlanet.com from which we get some of our news leads.
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Disney Tips:
From Fellow Readers
Our readers deliver a wealth of information! Here are the winners in this month's tip contest:
NEGOTIATE AN EXTRA NAVIGATOR
"If you want or need an extra copy of the daily Navigator on your
Disney Cruise, instead of going down to Guest Services, ask your
stateroom host(ess) to leave you two copies each night. This way you
have one to mark up and one for your souvenir/scrapbook. We did this on
the first night and each night we received two. My wife and I each had
one to look at before going to bed (no sharing needed) and then we
would put one in her scrapbook folder and the other went to breakfast
to be highlighted with what we wanted to do that day."
-- contributed by Jeff D.
SHARE SUITCASES
"When packing, I pack one suitcase for my daughter and one for myself.
However, I place half of my clothes in her suitcase and half of her
clothes in mine. This way if one of the suitcases is lost at the
airport, we both have clothes. (Chances of both suitcases getting lost
are slim.)"
-- contributed by Mary Beth B.
MONORAIL MAGIC
"When boarding the monorail, ask the cast member on duty if you can
ride with the captain in the front cab. You may have to wait for the next train,
but it's worth it!"
-- contributed by Teresa E.
Notes: Send us your tips ! You may see them in this newsletter and win a copy of PassPorter!
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been edited for accuracy and categorized. For details, visit the PassPorter Disney 500 info page or the PassPorter store. For Disney Cruise Line fans, we have an e-book with 250 cruiser tips, as well as a special cruise line comparison section and seven customized packing lists. For information, visit the Disney Cruise Clues info page.
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Captain's Corner:
Treasure Hunting Game
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've stumbled upon the most amazing find! There's a series of canyons not far from here where I'm certain giants ... yes, GIANTS ... live. And not just any giants, but musical giants. I've found evidence of their jam sessions -- huge maracas, drum sets, guitars, microphones, and speakers. One of the giants even left behind a pair of cowboy boots. I wonder if they'd let an old sailor and his harmonica sit in with them on a session."
Where is this giant evidence located?
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 Martin Puller who was the
winner
of last week's trivia contest! Martin was the first person to
identify the location of the "Keep Out!" sign as the Tower of Terror at the Disney MGM Studios. To view
the original clue, see last week's newsletter.
If you
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Q & A:
With Jennifer and Dave
disneyfool_1202 asks: "Has anyone heard whether or not Disney Cruise Line plans to incorporate the PhotoPass concept
they use in the parks? It would be so much nicer to find your pictures and to
buy them in a CD while on a cruise. I thought I heard something a while back that it
was supposed to happen, but I can't find any info on it now."
Dave and Jennifer answer: "We've spoken to PhotoPass management about this.
This is certainly on their wish list. PhotoPass is a very entrepreneurial
organization.
Whether it's on Disney Cruise Line's wish list is a matter for
speculation. There are certain advantages to DCL staying with the independent
contractor that currently supplies photo services -- no payroll commitment, for example. Personally, I think it's likely
that the contractor will adopt more PhotoPass-like features/capabilities --
possibly under the fear of losing the contract to PhotoPass -- in order to keep
guests satisfied while at the same time maintaining the current independent
contractor situation.
It's also even conceivable that the current
contractor might cut a deal with PhotoPass of some sort (providing PhotoPass
services without using PhotoPass staff), because for PhotoPass, staffing the
ships could be a significant challenge -- long work weeks, long work days with
irregular hours, six-month work commitments ... working on a cruise ship is not a very popular lifestyle among Americans.
The cost of uploading photos to the PhotoPass site
might even be a concern. It'll be cheap when the ship is docked at Port
Canaveral, but the satellite-based Internet services at sea are more costly. So,
perhaps guests wouldn't be able to access their photos online until after their
cruise has ended."
Have a question? Post questions at http://www.passporterboards.com -- and if you're lucky, you may find that folks have already asked and answered the same question that's on your mind!
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From the Authors: ...And Are Our Arms Tired!
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As the (very) old joke goes, we just flew in from Orlando, and are our
arms tired! It was barely a week ago that we clicked "Send" on another
week's newsletter, took our toddler Alexander by the hand, and headed
to the airport for a five-night stay at Walt Disney World's All-Star
Music resort. Yes, we were among the throng who took advantage of the
free Disney Dining Plan offer, which we got quite inexpensively by staying at a value resort!
Highlights included a special, toddler-focused Playhouse Disney Live on
Tour show held in a tent out behind Rock 'n' Roller Coaster at
Disney-MGM Studios, many trips through a newly-spiffed-up Haunted
Mansion, and a performance of IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth
supplemented by pounding rain, crashing thunder, and spectacular
lightning. The Free Dining Plan deal made it incredibly hard to get
dining reservations, and that was made even worse by the delayed
re-opening of several restaurants under rennovation at Epcot,
which made the remaining restaurants that much more crowded. Our
original reservation for the new Teppan Edo restaurant (formerly
Mitsukoshi Teppanyaki) was cancelled by Disney, but we managed to
replace it with an 11:30 am lunch at Le Cellier (yeah, we were
heartbroken -- not!) plus Disney invited us to that very soggy VIP
IllumiNations viewing (who could have known?).
However, the
real highlight for us was meeting an amazing number of PassPorter
readers. Four different parties came up and introduced themselves in Le
Cellier alone! Altogether, between the people who spotted us and the
people we spotted wearing PassPorter PassHolder Pouches or carrying a
PassPorter guidebook, we met nearly fifty traveling parties -- easily
several hundred individuals! One highlight included the moment we were
boarding Pirates of the Caribbean. Someone shouted "PassPorter!" and a
camera flashed in the dim light. Jennifer didn't even realize that was
what happened until after we got off the ride and met the enthusiastic
folks. Our last "moment" took place just as we were ready to board the
Disney's Magical Express bus back to the airport -- someone in the queue
for the Downtown Disney bus recognized Jennifer. We started the trip
with a big bag of our special, PassPorter Pal cloisonee pins that we
give out on such occasions, and we returned home with just four. To all those
readers we met on our trip, it was a delight and a pleasure -- thank you!
We want to put in a special word for the refurbished Haunted Mansion.
While several of the upgrades are consistent
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in the attic...), there were several fun surpises, including a
"traveling" Ghost Host voice in the Stretch Room (and some nice
"stretching" sound effects), and a new "staircase" room sandwiched into
previously under-utilized space. The staircases go off in every
direction, much like those at Hogwarts Academy in the Harry Potter
films, but green, ghostly footprints tread up and down the stairs, and
some very nice candelabra effects add a subtle touch. There is also a
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In this issue, Featured Columnist Cheryl Pendry shares her experience and coping strategies for , Surviving Long Flights and Airport Delays,
and guest columnist and PassPorter's Disneyland and Southern California
Attractions guidebook contributor Rebecca Oberg shares the pleasures
of Disneyland's Grand Californian Resort
(while we didn't plan it this way when this newsletter was put
together, the Grand Californian is in the news at the moment - see What's New and Changed). Finally, Jack Skatt is back with a brand-new Walt Disney World Treasure Hunt. Enjoy!
Jennifer and Dave
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Travel Feature:
Playing the Waiting Game: Surviving Long Flights and Airports Delays
by Cheryl Pendry, PassPorter Featured Columnist
Waiting. It's something that
happens a lot these days if you're traveling by air.
In these days of heightened
security, you're expected to be at the airport a lot earlier than a few years
ago. Then there's the boredom of the flight itself, particularly if it's a long
flight – and we know a lot about long flights! Living in England, and if you enjoy
visiting America as much as we do, you're looking at a flight of at least six
or seven hours and if you want to head for Orlando, then that becomes nine and
a half hours, while California is around 11 hours away from us. So how do you
deal with the boredom?
The first thing we always do
is make sure that we're at the airport early – and I mean really early. If the
advice is to be there three hours before your flight is due to depart, then we
aim to get there at least four hours beforehand, just to be on the safe side.
It may sound like a long time, but by the time you've checked your luggage in –
as that's something that you can't do ahead of time online! – then gone through
security checks, it can take as long as a couple of hours at the larger
airports at the busier times of year. Coming back from our Disney cruise around
the Mediterranean was a prime example. We stood in line for
baggage check-in for well over an hour in Barcelona and by the time we added in security
and walking to the gates, it took a grand total of an hour and 45 minutes. We
had less than an hour before we were due to fly out.
However, if things go faster
than that for you, there are usually plenty of other things you can do. Always
double check the facilities at the airport you're flying out of before you
travel. What restaurants or fast food outlets do they have there? Are there any
that might suit your party for perhaps breakfast, lunch or dinner, depending on
the time of day you're flying? The chances are that the food may well be better
there than on the plane if a meal will be served at all during your flight. There
are a number of shorter flights, particularly inside America, where food is no
longer served free of charge, so you're going to have to pay to eat one way or
the other. We've often had some great meals at airports and it's a good way to
use up an hour or so.
Another fun activity is
browsing the shops and we're not just talking about Duty-Free here! Most
airports have a good range of shops these days and one of our favorite places to head for is a bookshop to check out
any good reads that we might want for the plane. We've picked up some excellent
books in the past and of course, once you've bought them, you can get them out
immediately and start reading them, helping to make the wait for your flight go
even faster.
Does your airport have an
observation area, where you can watch the planes taking off and landing? Even if it doesn't, quite often some of the gates
have great views and if you know ahead of time which gate, or which area of the
airport you'll be departing from, its worth heading off there to see what's
happening outside. It's a good activity for youngsters and can help to stave off boredom
for them.
Once you've managed to fill
all your time up before you board the plane, then what do you do during the
next few hours, as you head to your destination? The first option you have is
to take your own entertainment. We've already talked about books, but you can
also take newspapers, magazines or puzzle or coloring books for the younger members of your party. Then there are the more
hi-tech options, such as laptop computers, DVD players or game consoles. Don't
forget these will need to be scanned separately from the rest of your luggage
at most airports throughout the world. It's certainly a requirement of the TSA
in America and the
Department of Transport in the UK.
It's not just up to you to
bring your own entertainment with you though. On most long haul flights, you'll
find that your airline will also do its best to entertain. After all, they know
that long flights are not only boring, they can be very trying for children and
the last thing they want is a plane full of screaming children! On most long
flights, you'll have a choice of movies and TV shows that you can usually watch
on the screen on the seatback in front of you and you'll get your own headset
so that you can hear what's going on.
Although some airlines still
provide a traditional rotation of entertainment, which usually starts a new
film or TV show every two to three hours, once all the movies are finished, some
airlines now operate an "on demand" service, which not only allows you to start
a new cycle whenever you want, but you can also pause and rewind if you miss
something important.
Let's not forget as well that
sometimes the best way of passing the time on a long distance flight is by
getting some much needed shut eye. If you're taking an overnight flight,
particularly if you're heading east, which is always worse for jetlag, then
it's worth trying to grab a few hours of sleep, no matter how uncomfortable it
may be. Even if you don't actually drop off to sleep, closing your eyes and
relaxing can be a help to get you through the next day when you get to your
destination.
Another way of coping with
long flights is to think of what's waiting for you when you get to the other
end. Even if you're on your way home, that's something to look forward to, even
if you might not think so at the time! On the way out to your vacation though,
the thing that keeps us going throughout our nine and a half hour pilgrimage to
Orlando is the fact that
there's a magical place waiting for us at the end of our long journey. And through
everything – the waiting at the airport and the flight – that's what keeps us
going.
About the Author: Cheryl and
husband Mark live in England and love to travel, particularly to
America. They were on the first 11 night sailing of the Disney Magic
around the Mediterranean and are now looking forward to returning to
Walt Disney World in December.
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Disneyland Feature:
Top 10 (Actually 13) Reasons to Stay at Disneyland's Grand Californian Resort
by Rebecca Oberg, PassPorter Contributor to PassPorter's Disneyland Resort and Southern California Attractions guidebook
When planning any Disney vacation, one of the first concerns on most
traveler's minds is "where should we stay?" Planning a trip to the Disneyland
Resort is no exception. There are so
many options to consider. On property or off property? Budget accommodations or
"bust the budget" bliss?
If you're planning the ultimate California Disney
experience, there is really only one place to stay; and that's Disney's Grand
Californian Hotel. We've been hooked since our very first stay. We fell in love
with our first step into the woodsy lobby with the ever so delicate pine-y
smell. It's really like a mini-vacation within the vacation, a relaxing respite
away from theme park madness with a charm all its own.
Here are my family's top thirteen (well, we tried to fit it into ten) reasons for choosing
the Grand Californian Hotel for our stays at the Disneyland Resort.
13. The ultimate in Craftsman architecture and decor. From the
awe-inspiring lobby (we love the simply amazing front door and all the little
cozy nooks and crannies) to the finely appointed guest rooms, you won't be disappointed.
If you'd like a free tour pointing out the details, just check your daily
newsletter for details (see number 11).
12. The wonderfully elegant, yet
relaxed pool area. With a waterslide built right into a Sequoia tree trunk and
luxurious, padded loungers; it's heaven for kids and sun-worshipers alike. The
two giant hot tubs are worth a soak as well.
11. Nightly turn-down service.
You don't even have to ask. Who doesn't love little notes and chocolates on
your pillow? And the daily newsletter is helpful too.
10. White Water Snacks. Even
though they did away with the refillable mug option, it's still a great spot
for a quick meal or snack. We loved the peaceful, shady outdoor seating (and
the French fries).
9. Storytelling by the fire. Even
if you don't have kids with you, it's fun to watch while sipping a glass of
fine wine or hot toddy from the nearby Hearthstone Lounge.
8. Relaxing by the fireplace.
While similar to the storytelling experience, this one is more relaxing and a
wonderful rustic spot to revisit the day's highlights. They must keep the air
conditioning on high (or pump in fresh mountain air, its Disney magic after all). Even on the warmest summer day, it feels good
to sit by the fire.
7. Rooms with a view. Even if you
don't spring for the fantastic Park or the sparkling Downtown Disney Views, you
may score the monorail whooshing by or a lovely wooded area with the standard
view.
6. That legendary Disney service.
We've found the cast members here to go above and beyond to assure a magical
stay. Even the housekeeping is superb.
5. Piano music in the lobby.
Evenings are even more elegant with a real live musician tickling the ivories. Holiday tunes make the
atmosphere especially festive.
4. Storyteller's Café - a cozy,
warm location for a rib-sticking breakfast with your favorite woodland
characters. (Meeko is adorable and will try to steal your desserts if you're
not careful!) Dinner is yummy too, but no raccoons around to plunder your
goodies. There's so much detail in here that we notice new things each time we
visit.
3. An evening at Napa Rose. It's
not just dinner, it's an experience. From the fragrant wines to the delectable
gourmet food and superior service team (including a team of sommeliers) you'll never
regret it. At least until the bill comes, of course!
2.
Sheer convenience. Ever been soaking wet after a spin on Grizzly
River Rapids? Not for long if you can zip up to your room and change
into dry
clothes. Ever been weary and sore after a day of hard-core park
hopping? Your
feet will thank you as soon as you set foot in your comfortable
room five minutes from the park exit (if it even takes that long).
1. That secret entrance to
Disney's California Adventure Park. It's not really
secret, but it feels like it is! Head over before rope drop and say yes if a
cast member asks if you'd like the "tour." Even if you miss the tour, you'll
still be one of the first on Soarin' Over California for the day. How cool is
that?
So, what are you waiting for? Call or get online with
no delay to book that trip to Disneyland Resort. You already know where to
stay. Now where to eat? That's a whole ‘nother topic…
About the Author:
Rebecca is married with three children and teaches third grade. She is
also a Guide (moderator) on the PassPorter Message boards.
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