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On the Cover: “A World of Fantasy”, photo by Tim Devine Issue 9 Fantasyland: 42 Contents Yesterday., Today and Letters ..........................................................................................6 Tomorrow Calendar of Events ............................................................ 8 Disney News & Updates................................................10 MOUSE VIEWS ......................................................... 15 Guide to the Magic by Tim Foster............................................................................16 Space Mountain: Explorer Emporium by Lou Mongello .....................................................................18 Blasting Off to the 50 Hidden Mickeys by Steve Barrett .....................................................................20 Future Photography Tips & Tricks by Tim Devine .........................................................................22 Pin Trading & Collecting by John Rick .............................................................................24 Disney Cuisine by Allison Jones ......................................................................26 The Story Behind Disney Touring Tips Pixar Studios 56 by Beci Mahnken ...................................................................28 Disneyland Magic by J Darling...............................................................................30 FEATURED ATTRACTION “it’s a small world” .............................................................32 FEATURED RESORT Making Animation Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort ........................36 from Machines: A 60 FEATURED FILM History of Audio- The Lion King .........................................................................40 Animatronics Lou Mongello’s Wayback Machine .....................70 Wandering the World ...................................................72 By the Numbers: World Showcase .....................73 Quick Quiz...............................................................................74 In Search of: The Casablanca Plane ...................76 In Depth with 3D Kids Korner ...........................................................................78 64 Mystery Quest: Fantasyland ...................................82 Tim & Lou’s Top 10 ...........................................................84 The Magic of Progress The New Year is upon us, and as always it’s a great time to look on the previous 12 months and reflect on all of the events and changes from the past year. That’s certainly the case at Walt Disney World, where 2009 saw the opening of the updated Hall of Presidents and a major refurbishment to Space Mountain, as well as many exciting announcements, most notably the plans for a reimagined Fantasyland. This brings to mind one of the major themes that is the driving force behind Walt Disney World: progress. Walt Disney was never one to rest on his laurels. He always strived to do better, to try new things, and to always keep the wheels of progress turning. That philosophy lives on today; you’ll find it in the breakthrough technological advances made by Pixar, the announcements made by Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Jay Rasulo at the first D23 Expo, and the ever-changing facade of Walt Disney World itself. Change can be a scary thing; after all there’s great comfort in familiarity. Walt Disney knew that change was always risky, but he also knew that the potential rewards far outweighed the consequences of standing still. The ever-changing landscape at Walt Disney World is a testament to that fact. We might lament some of the changes in years past. (I for one will always miss the original Journey Into Imagination and the previous Spaceship Earth finale.) But we mustn’t forget all of the wonderful innovations that have appeared, everything from new attractions such as Expedition Everest and Toy Story Mania! to subtle additions, including the staircase room in the Haunted Mansion and the Davy Jones waterfall in Pirates of the Caribbean. Over at the Carousel of Progress, we can relive the technological advancements of the early 20th century to the tune of “There’s a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow,” but we mustn’t forget that the true lesson here is not a historical one, but a lesson for today. The promise of that great, big beautiful tomorrow is still here. As we look ahead to 2010, we can only imagine what magical changes are in store for us in the coming year—and beyond. Tim Foster 2 · Celebrations Editors Tim Foster • Lou Mongello Contributing Writers Steve Barrett J Darling Tim Devine Allison Jones Beci Mahnken John Rick Creative Direction and Design Tim Foster Associate Art Director Michelle Foster Associate Editors Jennifer Bright Reich • Kristin Isolde Eriksen • Catherine Lusby Contributing Photographers Tim Foster, Tim Devine, Barrie Brewer 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. Celebrations is published bimonthly in the U.S. by Celebrations Press, Inc., 308 Sundance Drive, Chester Springs, PA 19425. Periodicals Postage Rate Paid at Chester Springs, PA and additonal mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Celebrations, ATTN: Subscriptions, 308 Sundance Drive, Chester Springs, PA 19425. 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Celebrations is owned and operated by Celebrations Press, Inc. and is not affiliated with, authorized or endorsed by, or in any way officially connected with the Walt Disney Company, Disney Enterprises, Inc., or any of their affiliates. Walt Disney World Resort® is a registered trademark of The Walt Disney Company. The Twilight Zone® is a registered trademark of CBS, Inc. This publication makes reference to various Disney copyrighted characters, trademarks, marks, and registered marks owned by The Walt Disney Company, Disney Enterprises, Inc., and other trademark own- ers. The use in this book of trademarked names and images is strictly for editorial purposes, no commercial claim to their use, or suggestion of sponsorship or endorsement, is made by the authors or publishers. Those words or terms that the authors have reason to believe are trademarks are designated as such by the use of initial capitaliza- tion, where appropriate. However, no attempt has been made to identify or designate all words or terms to which trademark or other proprietary rights may exist. Nothing contained herein is intended to express a judgement on, or affect the validity of legal status of, any word or term as a trademark, service mark, or other proprietary mark. While every care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the information in this publication, the passage of time will always bring changes in operating schedules, attraction openings and closings, and policies. 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 “It was all started by...” With all due respect to Mr. Disney, it was not all started by a mouse. Instead, it was all started by you, Walt. Everything we see and experience in Walt Disney World, while maybe not directly from the mind or heart of the man himself, comes from his ideas, ideals, beliefs, and passion—much of which has been passed down to those who have followed him. Many people forget that Walt Disney is not a brand name, not a place, but a man. Late in Walt’s life, he said, “I’m not Walt Disney anymore. All of this is Walt Disney.” And while that might have been true then, it’s even more pronounced now. Walt Disney, even more than three decades after his passing, continues to inspire young minds, spark creativity within his Imagineers, and influence popular culture. He defined modern storytelling and created the concept of a theme park, while blending the two seamlessly. Today, we’re still immersed in and enchanted by the stories he told decades ago, and those that his influence and silent