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Cover Photography © Tim Devine Issue 35 The Pangani Forest Exploration 42 Contents Trail: A Place of Calendar of Events ............................................................ 8 Enchantment Disney News & Updates................................................10 MOUSE VIEWS ......................................................... 15 Guide to the Magic by Tim Foster............................................................................16 Hakuna Matata! Hidden Mickeys by Steve Barrett .....................................................................20 The Festival of the 48 Photography Tips & Tricks by Tim Devine .........................................................................22 Lion King Disney Legends by Jamie Hecker ....................................................................24 Disney Cuisine by Allison Jones ......................................................................26 Disney Secrets by Jamie Hecker ....................................................................28 JAMMitors: Disneyland Magic The Rhythm of Epcot 54 by J Darling...............................................................................30 FEATURED ATTRACTION Stitch’s Great Escape! .....................................................32 FEATURED FILM Ratatouille .............................................................................36 Mineral King Resort: Wandering the World ...................................................72 By the Numbers .....................................................................73 The Dream That 60 In Search Of... ........................................................................74 Quick Quiz...............................................................................76 Never Was Kids Korner ...........................................................................78 Mystery Quest ........................................................................82 Tim & Lou’s Top 10 ...........................................................84 The Story Behind the Horses of Main 68 Street U.S.A. Pixie Dust When we as fans talk about Walt Disney World or that Disney magic, we often use the phrase “pixie dust.” It may be as simple as equating a magical moment with being “showered by pixie dust,” or describing a chance encounter or coincidental occurrence as being the result of a “sprinkling of pixie dust.” Even as we share our best wishes to those close to us in times of happiness or sadness, we’ll often include a “bit of pixie dust” in our messages of comfort and encouragement. We all know what pixie dust is of course (though did you know that the name is purely a Disney invention, and was only referred to as “fairy dust” in the original Peter Pan play and novel by J. M. Barrie?). But how did it come to symbolize something more than just a way to fly? When we playfully speak of pixie dust today, we often use at as a metaphor for something magical. Indeed, “pixie dust” has become the very symbol of that Disney magic. Any why not? If the ability to fly can be accomplished as easily as shaking a bit of dust on ourselves, the ability to experience that Disney magic should be just as easy, and it is. It’s not just walking into the parks or watching the fireworks that gives us that sense of magic. It’s remembering all those magical moments, even when we’re not in the parks. It’s remembering that special Cast Member experience. The special moment we shared with a loved one. The awe and wonder we experienced as we saw something new. That warmth in our hearts when we watch a tearful moment in a Disney film or see the world through our child’s eyes. That Disney magic can touch all of us at any time, even when we’re least expecting it. Where does it come from? Well, it certainly comes from our love of Disney, and for everything that Walt Disney stood for, but in the course of believing in magic, even if it’s just for a moment, it’s fun to believe that those special feelings come from something tangible. Like a warm smile, a ray of sunshine peeking out from behind a rain cloud....or even a sprinkling of, yes, pixie dust. (Thank you Tinker Bell!) Enjoy the magic! 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. All orders must be prepaid and are payable in U.S. funds only. 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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 Making Disney Magic One the greatest things about Walt Disney World is that special Disney Magic that we all experience. Often it’s Letters through the simple actions of a Cast Member (who in my mind are the biggest part of the magic!), or seeing a new detail that you hadn’t noticed before. But the greatest reward comes from those times when we, as humble guests, can create some of that Disney magic ourselves! Our family had just such an occurrence on a trip a few years back, and we were hoping we could share it with you. Back in the days of the paper FastPass, my daughter and I were in Epcot, enjoying the sights and sounds of the world of the future. Earlier in the day we had gotten a pair of FastPasses for Test Track (though earlier we were actually able to walk right on before the lines got too long). Anyway, Hidden Mickeys on the Highway! it was the middle of the afternoon, the Florida sun was I was on route 19 North by my house and this truck getting awfully hot, and we decided to head back to our passed me. At the next red light I snapped the “Hidden resort for a dip in the pool and some rest. But what about Mickey”. Yes, Hidden Mickeys are everywhere. This truly our FastPasses?