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By Nikki Naser en Disney's magic-makers asked how they could pos- Or how about having breakfast with Mickey, Minnie, and sibly outdo "The Year ofa Million Dreams" in 2008, there all the favorite Disney characters at the largest Disney character was only one answer. More dreams, bigger dreams, dreams that breakfast ever? You could be the guest of honor as you dine right money can't buy and that only Disney can make come true! And in the middle of Main Street U.S.A. in this never-been-done-be- just like magic, Disney is continuing the excitement, where be- fore ultimate Disney experience. ing in the right place at the right time at Disney's theme parks could make your biggest wishes come tme. Two lucky winners will be seeing stars as they attend the "High School Musical 3" world premiere. One of these To announce the 2008 extension of "The Year of a Million winners will also be taking a VIP vacation to Walt Disney Dreams,"Disney released the first-ever Disney DreamsCatalog to World Resort, where they can catch "Wildcat Fever" at ' showcase the unbelievable experiences that you might be chosen high-energy musical shows. to win during the Disney Dreams Giveaway When you browse the catalog, you might find something missing-plice tags. That's because these are dreams that can't be bought.

So now you're wondering what exactly these over-the-top dreams could be. To start with, close your eyes and imagin yourself in a tropical island paradise. Now imagine that th island is Castaway Cay, Disney's private island in the Bah mas. One winner and three guests will get to sail on a Disne Wonder cruise ship and stay for a day filled with beachfron cabana massages, gourmet surfside meals, water sports, a overnight stay on a luxurious private yacht.

As if that weren't enough, you could become the Gr shal in Disney parades around the world. The winner four Disney destinationson three continents in Paris, Ho California, and Florida on a 15-day, 14-night VIP vacation

12 1 TODAY Spring 2008 ences. According to Reson representing the goMennageof movi to offer-in music, television, movie8 m&'thwter."

So what's new inHollywood? Disn "High School MUsica1.2: School's Out high-energy per£@mas.The dan Together."

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The kids will have their own fun singing, clapping and dancing to a whole new cast of performing stars in "Playhouse Disney-Live on Stage!" After the show, newcomer Handy Mandy will join JoJo and Goliath and Little Eiiteins for meet and greets with their

At Disney's Hollywood Studios, you'll expe- rience all things Hollywood, from the Rock 'n' Roller Coaster staning Aerosmith to the "Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show." Tne das- sic'Hollywood architecture sets the stage for the ente-ent of contemporary Hollywood for a uansformation you have to see to believe. So what are you waiting for? And that's a 90 degrees straight down, and now floo~less!Diffover exotic matures,

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f inviting them into your living room isn't enough, now fans of Replacing the long-standing "Back to the Future" ride, Ithe amazingly popular TV series can get up close and personal the Simpsons experience comes complete with a Kwik-E-Mart with "The Simpsons" at Universal Orlando Resort. Homer, Marge, selling Duff and Flaming Moe energy drinks; Squishees are also Bart, Lisa and Maggie, stars of TV's longest running series, will ride expected to be available. Actors dressed like Simpson char- along with guests in the new mega-attraction opening this spring. acters can already be seen roaming the Universal grounds.

As the blockbuster hit series and members of the Simpson fam- ily come to life, participants will be rocketed on a hysterical, almost ' unimaginable adventure of animated fun and excitement that only 1 the creators if the original series could design. Universal's award- winning creative team collaborated with Simpsons originator and executive producer, Matt Groening, and executive producer, James L. Brooks, to create a fantasy amusement park supposedly envi- sioned by the show's cantankerous Krusty the Clown.

Groening described the ride as one that is designed to dupli- cate the home-viewing experience, only at high speed and with lots of screaming. Riders will encounter a side of Springfield pre- viously unexplored as they enjoy the new attraction's interpreta- tion of thrill rides. dark rides and live shows.

You'll instantly recognize all the favorite characters, which will be voiced by the original actors: Dan Castellaneta, Harry Shearer,Hank Azaria, , Julie Kavner, Yeardley Smith, Marcia Wallace and Pamela Hayden.

The critically acclaimed series features Homer, Marge, Ban, Lisa and Maggie Simpson, who take . traditional family life and turn it into daily catas- trophes. First entering the lives of television audi- ences in 1990, "The Simpsons" remains incredibly popular today. The prominence of the show helped it receive a star on The Hollywood Walk of Fame in January of 2000.

If you want to see "The Simpsons" at their Ibest (or is that worst?) don't turn on the tellv- grab your doughnuts and head to Universal Orlando Resort. Do'h!

17 king to spice up your vacation? If ou're in the mood for love, take your partner by the hand and start exploring the City Beautiful. For enchanted evenings and daytime delights, Orlando has plenty to offer. It's easy to add a dash of romance to your visit with a stop at one of these enjoyable escapes.

,,,,,, ,,, ..,, ,,,, ..,ings in life are free-and and the when it comes to Lake Eola Park in downtown Orlando, that's absolutely uue. Day or eve- ning, a stroll around the lake and its dramatic fountain is a priceless experience. To make the most of your visit, anive at the end of the day to take in the sunset's natural light show before City the fountain comes alive with after dusk. By Denise Bates Enos

also rent one of the new electric swan boats Orlando offers several venues or gondola boats. The park's shell-shaped A, for romantic pursuits of amor6 Walt Disney Amphitheater frequentky hosts alfresco concerts, film showings and pl--- Ne eat9 rovide plenty. . of choice atop the Orlando Science Center, this one- For additiond infarindan I Your ?o"e=du oloom a1 over again in the of-a-kind, custom-built telescope, along with on &re rmmtie $pot% petal-perfect Harry I? Leu ~ardek.Here, a several smaller scopes, are available for night logeilorcoll: gracious, 19th century lakefront estate is sur- sky viewing. On a clear night you can view the rounded by more than 50 acres of botanic gar- planets, the four moons of Jupiter, the rings dens, incluhng the largest Camellia garden of Saturn and deep-sky objects such as galax- outside of California and Florida's largest rose ies, nebulas and double stars. The third Friday garden. Enjoy a guided tour, or hike along the of every month adds an extra romantic touch winding paths on your own as you explore the with "Cocktails & Cosmos." grounds. The Gardens also boast a fragrant herb and vegetable kitchen garden, a tropical stream garden, a palm and bamboo garden, sney's Grand Floridan Re- and a butterfly garden aflutter with brightly sort & Spa says it all-this resort treats guests colored winged creatures. -'hgrand style. The resort's full-service, Victo- rian-themed spa and health club features an 'w"ww- atmosphere steeped in the Sunshe State's re- Take your romance to new heights with a hot freshmg citrus scents, including therapies and air balloon ride. Orange Blossom Balloons of- treatments that incorporate the aromatic essen- fers soaring sunrise flights of fancy (each route tial oils of Florida grapefruit, orange, tangerine is dictated by air currents, but unpredictability and lemon. Best of all, you and your soul mate is part of the fun) above Orlando and its envi- won't be relegated to separate areas of the spa rons. After an hour-long flight, you're treated for your session--couples can enjoy treatments to a champagne toast and breakfast buffet back and massages together in a candlelit couple's on terra firma. room. Isn't it romantic?

-Lorrr Aktrlrhl.Lh. Twinkle, twinkle-promise your loved one If old-fashioned and traditional are your the moon and the stars. Every Friday and Sat- style, take a relaxing ride in a wagon or horse- urday evening, weather permitting, you can drawn carriage at Disney's Fort Wilderness Re- gaze at the heavens via Florida's largest pub- son. For a true fairy-tale adventure, saddle up & Campground licly accessible refractor telescope. Housed in and ride horseback through the backwoods of I DimryWorld.mm the aluminum-domed Crosby Observatory the . 'eaWorld set the standard for water-themed parks by putting animals in ple to watd Sand enjoy. Theri, they ra~dthe bar with Discovery Cover where animals they have again redefmed water park with the opening of Aquatica. .- -. Mtractions and known for immersing guests in f level by invlting guests to play in, ovs

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Aquaticab playful, h?@energy nature is brought to life by live anmals from all over the world, includmg brilliant macaws and colorful fish. The park's signature attraction plunges riders m clear tubes through a crystal-blue lagoon with black and white Commersonk dolphins. Guests will feel as if they are flying beneath the sea among the exquite animals.

Aquatica places an equal emphasis on high-energy thrill rides and immersive swimming expeliences. A colorful mix of raclng tunnels, raft rides, and raging rivers offer crashing surf and high-speed excitement while pools, lagoons, and lazy rivers invite guests to enjoy a slower pace. Some of the water park's attractions offer dual experiences within the same ride. Two immense lagoons create the worldk only side-by-side wave pools that can be operated independently or together. The matching lagoons bring distinctively different experiences. One offers crashmg waves and five-foot swells while the other has gently rolling surf. Nine different wave patterns can be created between the two pools, with the ability to generate one immense wave, or the competition of dueling waves.

Winding rivers present varied journeys from serene to extreme. One river cames guests through gentle waterfalls, past exotic birds, and, into an undersea grotto with thousands of colorful birds. Another nearby river offers endless thrills, jettiqg .riders::tlaro~ghrolling rapids, rushing geysers, and racing waters. Colorful eight-lane racing slides, triple-drop raft rides, double Wer tubes, and a six-story family ride complete the mix of delights. Guests of Aquatica will find the exper+EYiCe:they are loolung for, whether it is action or relaxation.

Aquatica has even planned for little swimmers. The park boasts one of the world's largest interactive .water play areas that includes a rain fortress towering 60 feet above a 15,000-square-foot pool. The entire family can zoom together on slides and blast water cannons. A separate children's pool allows even those nor old enough to walk to slide down tubes with Mom and Dad in specially

Guests wanting to just relax will enjoy wide, sandy beaches, refreshing lagoons and cool shade from towering oaks and exotic trees. Personal cabanas are available for those looking for a private retreat.

The entire park is designed to Limit wait times and provide easy access to rides, attractions and restaurants. Guests who don't want to leave the comfort of their lounge chairs can enjoy beachside waiter service.

Whether old, young, adventurous or laid-back, Aquatica has something for everyone. or nearly 50 years, Busch Gardens has cared for mlsand the environment Fwhile Qnng us an adventure park filled with thrills and endless exploration. Now--A they've created a whole new advenrure-jungala-an exotic jungle where you can connect with the animals and the world around you.

Thu +-acre attraction is set In the Congo area and Invites you to discover exotic matures, explore a hidden jungle vil- lage, and interact with animals up-close. As soon as you enter the lush landscape of towering trees and cascading waterfalls, you'll see the centerpiece 35-foot rock formation and be transported to a mythical place where both humans and animals live in harmony with nature.

Two of the worldk most endangered species-Bengal tigers and oranguta-wd be inches away as you sit in treetop viewing platforms or subterranean caves, or watch from behind natural bamboo screens or from above on a suspension bridge. At the Kulu Canopy, you'll discover acrobatic gibbons, flylng foxes, and mysterious tom is to ma^ reclusive croco- dilian native to Indonesia and Malaysia! here comes a point m every vacation where you just share an entrte for two. Servers get the fire Tget tired of dining in the lackluster ambiance of started, then it's up to you To cook to tacky tourist traps, standing forever at endless your desire--dipping anything from buffet hes (while pondering the reliability of , beef, boneless chicken breast, the heat lam s), and then stabblng away at duck, lobster, shrimp, scallops, a plateful of unidenuficd bland, ordinary , veggies, or even tofu. Then, food. Lucky for you, there's a flavorful smk some bread into the tasty alternativoThe Melting Pot of Orlando-a cheese fondues-cheddar, fondue restaurant where you can "dip into fiesta, tradihonal Swiss, or a something differenta." Here, you can enjoy Wisconsin trio. The chocolate four savory fondue-cooking styles, creamy t dessert fondues, which have cheese fondues, fresh salads, a large variety of their own menu, range from fine wines, and un~maginablechocolate fondue Amaretto Meltdown to Coolues desserts. 'n Cream Marshmallow Dream to L Chocolate S'mores. You anplunge The Melting Pot concept began in an assortment of delights into 1975 as a meager four tables and ' these-fruit, cheesecake, pound 3-item menu of cheese, beef, and cake, brownies, and marshmal- chocolate fondues at its first , lows location in Maitland, just out- i side of Orlando. The Orlando As you can see, this is not your Melting Pot, the second to open, average tourist destination. now boasts many more dipping.- - And it's perfect for friendly options on its enticing menu. gatherings,- romantic evening;, Choose from four different cook- or make it a family affair. So get ing styles, including Coq au Vin and -) out of that buffet line and forget the a Caribbean Mojo style. From there, you C heat lampsat TheMelting Pot, you can can go it alone with an individual entree, or melt the plain away T

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