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On the Cover: “Independence Magic” Photo © Disney Issue 30 Celebrating 42 Contents America’s Letters ..........................................................................................6 Independence at Calendar of Events ............................................................ 8 Walt Disney World Disney News & Updates................................................10 MOUSE VIEWS ......................................................... 15 Guide to the Magic by Tim Foster............................................................................16 The Coronation Explorer Emporium by Lou Mongello .....................................................................18 of a Princess 48 Hidden Mickeys by Steve Barrett .....................................................................20 Photography Tips & Tricks by Tim Devine .........................................................................22 Disney Legends by Jamie Hecker ....................................................................24 Disney Cuisine by Allison Jones ......................................................................26 Making Dreams Disney Secrets Come True: 56 by Jamie Hecker ....................................................................28 Disneyland Magic Walt Disney and by J Darling...............................................................................30 Disneyland: FEATURED ATTRACTION Part 2 Astro Orbiter .......................................................................32 FEATURED FILM Characters in Flight Mulan. ........................................................................................36 62 Lou Mongello’s Wayback Machine .....................70 Wandering the World ...................................................72 By the Numbers .....................................................................73 Quick Quiz...............................................................................74 In Search of: ....................................................................................76 Kids Korner ...........................................................................78 Mystery Quest ........................................................................82 Tim & Lou’s Top 10 ...........................................................84 The Story Behind the Country Bears 66 What Will Come Next? If you’re not a Star Wars fan, the date of May 4 may not mean much to you. But to every hopeful Jedi Master, that date is a special day indeed, Star Wars Day. Why? “May the Fourth Be With You” of course! Get it? (Actually, May 4 does have historical significance as the “May Fourth Movement,” symbolizing political protest dating all the way back to 1919, but that’s a story for another day). This year, the date was celebrated in grand style at the Disney Hollywood Studios as part of Star Wars Weekends with several special events. But fans were apparently getting an extra treat as George Lucas and Disney CEO Bob Iger were rumored to be wandering around the park. The Twitter world exploded with speculation, why were they there? Will they be making some sort of announcement? A new attraction? Updates on the new film? A new park?? Alas, it all turned out for naught, as no announcement or ceremony took place. Disappointment aside, the episode did speak to one of the great things about Disney, the idea that anything magical can happen at any time. That’s the idea at the heart of progress, something that Walt Disney firmly believed in. Walt Disney World (and Disneyland etc.) would never stand still. It will evolve, grow, and innovate, and no one, not even the Imagineers, knows what will happen in the future. Just when we think we know everything there is to know about the parks, we receive exciting news about a new attraction, a new resort, or even a new land. Sometimes the news ends up being nothing more than idle speculation, but more often than not it leads to exciting things. New wonders, new thrills, and of course, new magic. That was Walt Disney’s dream, to continue to push the boundaries of what could be done, to do the impossible, and to keep looking forward. We can all be thankful that this tradition carries on to this day, and throughout the speculation, rumors, and whispers, one thing is for sure. Walt Disney World will continue to change, and we can continue to look forward with wide-eyed anticipation to what the future will bring. Tim Foster 2 · Celebrations Editor Tim Foster Associate Editors Lou Mongello Michelle Foster • Catherine Lusby Contributing Writers Steve Barrett J Darling Tim Devine Jamie Hecker Allison Jones Beci Mahnken Creative Direction and Design Tim Foster Associate Art Director Michelle Foster Customer Service Senior Manager Lisa Mahan Social Media Director Jessica Clawson Contributing Photographers Tim Foster, Tim Devine, Barrie Brewer, Lisa Mahan, Loren Javier, Jamie Hecker Basic subscription rate is $29.99 for six issues ($35.99 for Canada residents, $54.99 for other international residents). To subscribe online visit www.celebrationspress.com. Single issue price is $5.99. 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The authors and publisher shall not be held liable for any information (valid or invalid) presented here and do not represent The Walt Disney Company. 3 · Celebrations Role Reversal My first memories of Walt Disney World (and what led to my love and passion for this place and what it represents) came from visiting with my parents as a small child. While I don’t recall that first visit in November, 1971 at the ripe old age of 3, I do have the instamatic camera memories to remind me that this was the first of a series of life-changing events. Each year, we drove in the family truckster (think the Griswolds) from New Jersey to Orlando, and spent time in the parks, and at our favorite (of the two that existed at the time) Walt Disney World resort (oh, Fiesta Fun Center and your orange carpet, how I miss you so...). Over time, we continued to come back, year after year, sometimes more than once, and the memories for me became more personal, tangible, and profound. As the years passed, I began to return to the place which always brought me so much joy, not while holding the hands of my parents,