WDWPlanner.com Newsletter
October 27, 2008
A WDWPlanner.com publication, Issue #46
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In this issue:
Free Giveaway of "Creating Magic" by Lee Cockerell
Guests Enjoy the Fast Tempos of Cajun zydeco at Epcot
Trick or Treating at Downtown Disney
Haunted Pirates Cruise for Children
Reduced Rate Offer from Gaylord Palms Resort
Lance Bass and Lacey Schwimmer in the Magic Kingdom
Ideas for Earning and Saving Money for Trips To Walt Disney World
Bolt & Buzz Lightyear Head to New York City for Thanksgiving
Free Giveaway of "Creating Magic" by Lee Cockerell
WDWPlanner.com is giving away some copies of this wonderful book.
"Creating Magic", Lee Cockerell’s new book, does just that! As the Executive Vice President of Operations for the Walt Disney World®¨ Resort, for ten years Lee led a team of 40,000 cast members whose daily challenge was to create magic for the millions of people who visited the parks and resorts. With this book, Lee takes us on a leadership adventure— not just in theory, but an actual real-life journey along which you will learn how to build a passionate team whose members believe: “It’s not the magic that makes it work; it’s the way we work that makes it magic.”
To enter the drawing, send an email to [email protected]. Put "Creating Magic" in the subject line. Entries must be received by November 15, 2008.
Winners will be selected at random on November 16, 2008 and notified via email.
Lively Louisiana -- Guests enjoy the fast tempos of Cajun zydeco performed by southern Louisiana's own Zydecane during the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival at Walt Disney World Resort.
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Lively Louisiana -- Guests enjoy the fast tempos of Cajun zydeco performed by southern Louisiana's own Zydecane during the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival at Walt Disney World Resort. The rich heritage and uniqueness of the state is represented in regional fare, entertainment, art, and storytelling throughout the six-week fest. Louisiana serves up a musical gumbo with the following bands slated to perform: New Orleans jazz and keyboardist; Oct. 27-Nov. 1 Pine Leaf Boys, Cajun band; Nov. 2-5 Bagasse Boyz, bluegrass band; and Nov. 6-9 Judy Davis and Kenny Acosta Band, blues/jazz and New Orleans street beat. The Epcot International Food & Wine Festival continues through Nov. 9 with food and wine tastings, seminars, concerts and more.
Trick or Treating at Downtown Disney
On Oct. 30 and 31, Downtown Disney hosts
trick-or-treaters for a free event from 5 pm to 9 p.m.
Children can dress up and collect candy, while it lasts, at the
following stores: World of Disney, Once Upon a Toy, Pooh Corner,
Disney’s Days of Christmas, Team Mickey, World of Memories, Disney’s Pin
Traders, Mickey’s Pantry, Mickey’s Groover, DisneyQuest Emporium and Pin
Cart West Side.
There
will be other entertainment as well.
Storytelling takes place at the iron gate near World of Disney at 5:30
p.m., 6:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
A
magician and a comedian take turns wowing young participants at the
pumpkin patch near the Earl of Sandwich. The magician performs at 6 pm,
7 pm and 8 pm, and the comedian takes the stage at 5:30 pm, 6:30 pm,
7:30 pm and 8:30 pm.
Throughout the night, a DJ spins the tunes for a dance party at the Fountain Stage and skeleton stilt walkers mingle with the crowd.
Other Halloween events at Disney resorts and theme parks can be found here:
Haunted Pirates Cruise for Children
Beginning at the Polynesian Resort , children will be given Mickey ears
and a pirate nametag with a pirate name. Once upon the ship, they will
travel to the
This new event runs on specific nights until Halloween and has a one
hour and forty five minute run time. It is recommended for children 5-12
years of age; however, if your kids spook easily it is recommended they
skip this cruise. Tickets are $31.95 and must be held
with a credit card in advance by calling 407-WDW-PLAY.
DATES: October 13,
16, 19, 21, 23, 24, 26, 28, 30, 31
TIME: 8:15 - 10:00PM
Reduced Rate Offer from Gaylord Palms Resort
New Reduced Rate Specials at Gaylord Palms Resort for Dates through December 25th! FROM $109!!!
$109.00 rate is available for the following dates:
· October: 30th – 31st
· November: 1st – 3rd; 12th – 16th; 20th – 30th
· December: 1st; 14th – 25th
Sunset Sam's Fish Camp
at The Gaylord Palms Resort
Start your dining experience by stepping aboard the 60' sailboat for an appetizer. A tropical oasis of excitement, Sunset Sam's menu is a creative fusion of Floridian and Caribbean favorites, with a variety of fresh seafood prepared to your preferred specifications.
Begin with appetizers aboard the sailboat, including "cigar" shrimp, crab cakes, conch fritters, and Prince Edward Island Mussels. This dining experience includes plenty of atmosphere, including island-style music and sinful desserts. At sunset, a lively celebration begins, giving an excuse to party every night.
Lunch is served daily from 11:30am until 4 pm. Dinner follows from 5 pm until 11 pm, with bar service from 11:30 am until midnight.
Secrets To An
Affordable Walt Disney World®
Vacation will show you how to save up to 40% on your
next vacation at Walt Disney World. Save on dining, Theme
Park tickets, and souvenirs! Click here for more info:
http://www.affordabledisney.com/index.html?0394
CAN I HAVE THIS DANCE?: "Dancing with the Stars" celebrities Lance Bass and Lacey Schwimmer kick up their heels in the Magic Kingdom -- Oct. 23, 2008
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CAN I HAVE THIS DANCE?: Singer and actor Lance Bass (right) and his “Dancing with the Stars” professional dance partner Lacey Schwimmer (left) get into the Halloween spirit and kick up their heels Oct. 23, 2008 in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. As of Oct. 23, 2008, the pair was one of seven couples remaining on the current season of the popular ABC-TV dance competition show. (Gene Duncan, photographer)
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Ideas for Earning and Saving Money for Trips to Walt Disney World
Find stores in your area that
pay cash for: used movies, used video games,
used sporting equipment.
Take part in surveys online. Some surveys pay cash.
Place ads in the want ads or local newspaper for larger
items for sale that
you no longer want. Or put up a sign in front of your home.
Trade videos with friends rather than renting them.
Get a part time temporary job at a retail
store for the holidays. Save all of the
money you earn for your trip.
Click here for a listing of some.
Sweepstakes
Visit the
Discounts page - all kinds
of coupons, codes, etc. for discounts in the
Walt Disney World Resort area.
You’ll find a lot more tips on
the “Cash” page of the website at
wdwplanner.com/Cash.htm.
If you have ideas for the Cash page, please email them to me at [email protected].
Bolt & Buzz Lightyear Head to New York City for Thanksgiving
Two Upcoming Animated Feature Releases: Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Bolt” and Disney●Pixar’s “Toy Story” to Be Featured for the First Time in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade®
Walt Disney Studios celebrates Thanksgiving in style this year by sending characters from “Bolt” and “Toy Story” to New York City to participate in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade®. Miley Cyrus is scheduled to sing “I Thought I Lost You” from the upcoming Walt Disney Animation Studios’ comedy “Bolt” aboard a float starring characters from the movie, which features the voices of Cyrus and John Travolta and opens in Disney Digital 3-D ™ on November 21, 2008. Meanwhile, Disney●Pixar’s beloved character Buzz Lightyear goes to Herald Square and Beyond when he makes his Parade debut as a larger-than-life character helium balloon. His appearance celebrates the return of the “Toy Story” franchise to the big screen—this time in Disney Digital 3-D™. The original “Toy Story” hits theaters on Oct. 2, 2009, and ”Toy Story 2” debuts Feb. 12, 2010. “Toy Story 3,” a brand new adventure, will be in theaters June 18, 2010.
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