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spring2012 • Volume21 • Number1

TWENTY YEARS OF ® The has long been home to celebrated characters with insulting monikers. Names like Dopey, and Foulfellow. They aren’t bad. They’re just named that way. (Okay, so Foulfellow’s a little shady.) If that friendly fraternity of negatively named characters has a class clown, it’s got to be . The artist formerly known as Dippy Dawg is ’s king of comedy, having amassed a resume of screen credits unlike any other in Hollywood. So to help celebrate the debut of Goofy’s re-imagined attraction and to embrace the irreverent spirit of April Fool’s Day, Disney Files Magazine is pleased to dedicate this issue to Max’s dimwitted Dad. A one-on-one interview with Disney Legend and Goofy voice actor (pages 3-4) begins our appropriately distinguished salute, which continues with a subtle nod to Goofy’s famed series of “How To” animated shorts in the form of a lighthearted guide to making an online reservation at a Disney Vacation Club Resort (pages 5-6). Arguably the most highly anticipated addition to the Member experience since the introduction of the trading pin, this recently launched tool gives new meaning to the notion of starting with a mouse. Goofy’s aforementioned Magic Kingdom attraction grabs the spotlight on page 18, delivering the inside scoop about a kid-friendly coaster that now casts our foolhardy friend in the high- flying role of The Great Goofini. A rite of passage for young thrill- seekers since 1996, returns this spring with its daring new storyline as Storybook Circus emerges as part of the ongoing expansion project. Goofy must be feeling confident about his daredevil act, as he’s already pumping money into one of his overseas homes and will soon ask Guests to help him redecorate (page 22). Add a Goofy-resume retrospective from Disney Heritage columnist Jim Korkis (pages 27-28) and a photographic look at one of Goofy’s earlier World stunts on our back cover, and you have a magazine that, like its staff, is as goofy as it is informative.

Welcome home,

Ryan March Disney Files Editor

Illustration of Ryan by Keelan Parham

Cover mosaic comprised of Member family photos

VOL. 21 NO. 1

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Grand Member news!

By Claire Bilby, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Disney Vacation Club

I must say, my first months on the job at Disney Vacation Anaheim or attended the separate session on O‘ahu for Club have been absolutely incredible! Every meeting I attend , Disney Vacation Club Villas, Ko Olina, Hawai‘i. Of and every conversation I have in the hallway sheds more course, lots of you couldn’t attend, so I wanted to take this light on how dynamic this vacation-ownership community is, opportunity to share some of the exciting news we covered and how much enjoyment it brings to our Members. at the meetings. In my more than two decades with Disney, I’ve Perhaps most welcomed was word that the never felt so inspired. I’m truly honored to be part long-awaited online booking system has become of this hard-working team, dedicated to creating a reality. You’ll find more details about this new cherished family memories. Disney Vacation Club Resort reservation option in Of course, my most meaningful this edition of Disney Files Magazine, and I hope experiences so far have been my you’ll agree it’s a tremendous enhancement to interactions with Members, whether the convenience of Membership. it’s one-on-one dialogue or part of a In other news, we shared that Disney larger gathering. Two recent events Vacation Club Resorts now feature a afforded me the opportunity to really broader lineup of satellite television immerse myself in this unique Disney networks; we’re expanding inventory community and made me even more at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & excited about our future together. Spa by making traditional hotel rooms at While many of you may have that location available again on vacation experienced one of these gatherings in points beginning later this spring; and an the past, the two over which I presided unprecedented pair of S.S. Member Cruise in Florida and Hawai‘i in December were sailings will allow more Members than ever my first, and they were arguably the most to enjoy this signature event. We’ll share more variety-filled gatherings I’ve ever attended. We shared information about these and other new offerings as the news, reviewed and approved budgets, answered Member stories develop. questions, celebrated milestones, ate cookies – always a sign Looking even further down the road, we also confirmed of a good meeting – and even enjoyed live entertainment. that Disney Vacation Club is moving forward with plans to I’m talking about the annual meetings of Disney Vacation develop villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa! Club Condominium Associations. They were part business I look forward to seeing you at the 2012 meeting, update, part town hall and part Member reunion. scheduled to take place on Dec. 13 at the Walt Disney Hundreds of you joined us in person for the Florida World Resort. In the meantime, best wishes for the most meeting, while others of you tuned in by phone from magical and memorable of Disney vacations!

ABOVE: Crews are developing an estimated 147 Disney Vacation Club villas near Disney’s Wedding Pavilion at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. The resort is estimated to open in late 2013.

2 with bill farmer Some kids take offense at being called goofy. Bill Farmer took it as professional advice. Born with the gift of comedic gab, Bill turned his ability to channel stars both real and imagined into an illustrious show-business career as a comedian and voice actor. While the Kansas native has voiced a colorful array of animated characters since moving to Hollywood in 1986, none are nearer or dearer to his heart than Goofy. More than providing Goofy’s voice, Bill has long been the character’s soul. From exploring the dim-witted Dad’s emotional depth in the standout filmA Goofy Movie to engaging a new generation of Goofy fans through his Emmy-nominated performances in the hit television series “ Clubhouse,” Bill’s immeasurable contributions to one of Disney’s most iconic stars have been recognized with everything from the immortalizing Disney Legend award to the prestigious Award for Excellence in Animation. As Goofy prepares to as the Great Goofini in his re-imagined attraction (see page 18),Disney Files Magazine Editor Ryan March sits down for a visit with the legendary funnyman, fresh off the 25th anniversary of his Goofy career.

Ryan: While you’ve been doing funny voices since you were eventual move to Hollywood quickly led to an audition that a kid, your career didn’t begin in the world of comedy. would change your life.

Bill: That’s true. I graduated with a journalism degree from Bill: Absolutely. The Disney studio was looking for actors to the University of Kansas. While working at a radio station voice some of its core characters, so my agent sent me on as an engineer, I was looking at a manual for a piece of the audition. My impression was pretty much equipment and saw a warning that read, “Caution: Death limited to a single sound and my Mickey was a bit off, but On Contact.” I thought to myself, “Hmmm, I’d better go learn Goofy was right in my wheelhouse, and I got the gig. My life more about this stuff,” and decided to study electronics at the has never been the same since. Elkins Institute in Dallas. Later, while still in Dallas, I started to pursue commercial acting and stand-up comedy, all while Ryan: And how long after that did Jennifer’s Dad warm up to working overnights repairing and testing computers. I’d your career choices? sometimes be up for 24 hours straight. My lovely fiancée, Jennifer, said she didn’t want to marry a zombie, so it was Bill: Well, fast forward a few years, as I’m getting him time to focus on one career path. It was actually the day backstage access to attractions and before we got married that Jen and I both quit our jobs to inviting him to private parties with celebrities, and the tide focus full time on my career in comedy. definitely turned. I’ll never forget going with him to an event at his church in Melbourne, Fla., and having him introduce Ryan: That must’ve thrilled the in-laws. me to his friends. Here’s exactly what he said: “I’d like you to meet my son-in-law, Bill…and his wife, Jennifer.” I had Bill: Oh yes, it’s what every father-in-law wants to hear arrived! before the wedding. Here was this intimidating military man hearing that his daughter’s husband-to-be was quitting a Ryan: Speaking of Jennifer, she’s fond of saying that Goofy perfectly steady job to start telling jokes. I think his actual isn’t just your career; it’s a way of life. Care to share a story quote was, “Why doesn’t he do something worthwhile, like of your Goofy-like behavior around the house? taking out the trash?” Bill: One story that’s quintessentially Goofy unfolded when Ryan: Obviously, that proved to be a wise decision, as your I was outside our house hanging Christmas lights. To set

3 the scene, you had me, a bunch of lights, a ladder Walt’s old screening room on the lot in Burbank. Austin was and a pair of thorny rose bushes. Perfect setup for a Goofy pretty little at the time, and he seemed to be a bit shaken as moment, and you can probably see where this is going. But we left the theater. I said, “What’s wrong, buddy?” And he I didn’t just slip and fall into a rose bush. That would be too answered, “When you and Max were about to go over the easy. I managed to snag my sweatpants on the first rose waterfall, I thought you were going to die.” So either we’d bush and fall bare-butted into the second. That, my friend, is created a film of such emotional depth that even my own taking your work home with you. son had suspended disbelief, or my kid just couldn’t tell the difference between Dad and Goofy. Ryan: So you’re a method actor. Ryan: Well, with those thorn scars on your backside... Bill: Or just clumsy. But sure, let’s call it method acting. Bill: Okay, fair point. Ryan: All kidding aside, voicing an animated character is more than just doing an impression. This is acting in its Ryan: Austin’s now 21, and he was able to join you and purest form. Jennifer on last year’s S.S. Member Cruise aboard the ship. That was actually your third Member Bill: That’s true. Even when the material isn’t serious, the cruise. What keeps you coming back? acting is. Animation is all about creating believable worlds, and voices are a big part of that. Bill: You mean besides the buffet? Seriously, I love that event. Disney Vacation Club Members are such enthusiastic Ryan: Your acting chops helped give Goofy some surprising fans, and performing for an audience like that is a genuine depth in the 1995 filmA Goofy Movie. What do you pleasure. I got to return to my show-business roots on last remember most about that project? year’s voyage and perform stand-up comedy. The audience was so gracious, and I just had a blast. There’s a great sense Bill: Of all the great projects I’ve been fortunate enough of community on that voyage. to take on in my career, has been my absolute favorite. It was the first feature-length film to star Ryan: One final question before I let you go. Goofy has one of the Fab Five characters, so that was performed a number of jobs through his films, and a great honor. But I’m most proud he’s about to take on the role of circus daredevil of the depth you mentioned. The with his re-imagined Magic Kingdom coaster. movie wasn’t just about Goofy’s What job would you like to see Goofy take goofiness. It was about a on next? father struggling to connect with a son who wasn’t so Bill: Neurosurgery. little anymore. I remember taking my son, Austin, to an advance screening of the film for Disney executives in presents HOW to MAKE an

RESERVATION He taught us how to ski, how to ride a horse and how to hook up our home theaters. So as we continue our editorial tribute to the goofiest star in show business,Disney Files Magazine is pleased to channel our inner narrator and present the new Disney Vacation Club Resort online booking system* in the style of the classic Goofy shorts. (Changing the silent-reading voice in your head to that of actor and frequent Goofy animated-shorts narrator John McLeish will substantially enhance your experience.)

*Note that the online booking system is available only for Disney Vacation Club Resort reservations using vacation points. Call Member Services for other reservations.

Step 1: Logging onto the website Step 3: Checking availability

The home computer has become a staple of the modern As Disney Vacation Club Resort accommodation traveler. Plugged into a wall outlet or powered by battery inventory online is the same inventory available by phone, and linked to the information superhighway through a the interactive tool now glowing in the face of our travel- wireless connection, today’s desktop and laptop computers planning Member brings the unbridled power of Member put the world at one’s fingertips. Services into the living room. Or bedroom. Or kitchen. Well accustomed to enjoying the comforts of home Perhaps even the bathroom. No longer limited by Member wherever they go, the modern Disney Vacation Club Member Services operating hours, any time is now a good time to may now book accommodations at book a vacation (except for 2-2:30 a.m. Disney Vacation Club Resorts with Eastern, when the system’s scheduled to just a few keystrokes on their undergo daily maintenance). home computer. Our modern After checking their available Member arrives quickly at vacation points and reviewing key dates DVCMember.com, enters conveniently displayed on the page, the his or her (hopefully) Member makes a wish by entering desired easy-to-remember travel dates, party size, resort name and username and room type into simply labeled boxes. password, and takes Once again, no trick the first step toward questions. that next vacation.

Step 2: Locating the booking system

Vacation planning begins as the Member scans the section categories atop the website’s home page and clicks the category cleverly labeled “Vacation Planning” to reveal a drop-down menu containing, among other helpful items, a link to the new online reservation tool (labeled “Book Disney Vacation Club Resort Online”). Behold the beauty of simplicity.

5 Step 4: Selecting an offer Step 7: Reviewing

This, you might say, is the fun part. Like a genie freed and booking from the confines of his lamp, the site grants your wish the reservation or offers a friendly alternative. It’s here that our modern Member may choose to reserve available dates or join a Ah, yes. The terms and wait list should their requested dates be unavailable. One conditions. The highlight of might be tempted to perform a celebratory dance after any transaction. The chance to choosing from the available dates...perhaps a samba or a scroll through complex words waltz or even a rhythmic sashay. The prudent Member resists conveying simple messages. such temptation, as a few quick steps remain to complete the Words like herein and wherefore. transaction. Like flossing one’s teeth, this step is admittedly more necessary than enjoyable. The modern Step 5: Selecting a contract Member powers through, checks the box indicating As the modern Member may comprehension of both said own multiple contracts, this is an terms and said conditions, and important step. A handy chart then…in a moment that makes it illustrates available contracts and all worthwhile…clicks the most vacation points, including those glorious of all online buttons: “Book This Accommodation.” available for the current use year and those available for borrowing from the year ahead. The Member Step 8: Sealing the deal makes selections accordingly, managing the family vacation It’s done! It’s all right there in front of points as only a you. The resort accommodations. Member can. The travel dates. The party size, room type…the names of everyone in your party. Even a breakdown of how vacation points were taken. (Dissatisfied with how those points were taken? This step also offers a final opportunity to cancel without penalty.) This is the time to rejoice. Time to round up the family and share the good news. Time to dance that celebratory dance! Step 6: Providing the details

Just who will be enjoying this dream vacation? It’s time to make some dreams come true by listing the loved ones – or even the begrudgingly tolerated ones who managed to talk their way into this trip – who will make up one’s travel party.

This new reservations tool also lets Members add Disney Dining Plans; access the Disney Online Check-in Service; add Magical Celebrations; view past and upcoming reservations (including waitlists) and more!

6 EVENTSMore dates. More cities. More magic. is more than an expo in Anaheim. their hometowns.” It’s our company’s official fan club; a dynamic community of That expanded slate of events kicked off in January magazine-reading, website-exploring, Theme Park-hopping, with a Member trip to Palm Springs’ Smoke Tree Ranch – a merchandise-collecting, event-attending enthusiasts who vacation destination Walt Disney once affectionately referred share a common affinity for all things Disney (not to mention to as his “laughing place” – and continues on March 14 with a remarkable ability to look good in a pair of swanky mouse a day-long, archivist-led tour of Walt’s boyhood hometown ears). of Marceline, Mo. As that description also happens to match a certain Throughout the spring, D23 “Fanniversary Celebration” vacation-ownership community, it’s no surprise that a events will commemorate more than 40 unforgettable Disney growing number of fans now carry both Disney Vacation milestones, each celebrating an anniversary in 2012. Hosted Club and D23 Member ID cards in their wallets, purses or by Disney archivists, the touring celebration is scheduled fashionable satchels. to make stops at the Walt Disney World Resort, New York, “The relationship between Disney Vacation Club and Chicago, Boston, San Francisco and the Walt Disney Studios D23 dates back to 2008, the year before D23’s launch, in Burbank, Calif. Tickets will be available to the public, with when we met with Steven Clark (head of D23) and his team special admission offers and surprises for D23 Members. in Steven’s Burbank office to get a sneak peek at plans Looking ahead to summer, D23 will present an all-new for the club,” recalled Disney Files Magazine Editor Ryan “Destination D” event celebrating 75 years of Disney feature March. “We immediately recognized the connection between animation over the course of two days at the our respective Member communities, and our teams became Resort in (Aug. 11-12). are fast friends – like Tod and Copper without the complications scheduled to join top Disney animators, voice actors, of hunting instincts. I remember leaving that meeting really composers and more at this highly anticipated, diamond- excited to tell Disney Vacation Club Members about all the anniversary event. More dates. More cities. More magic. cool stuff the D23 team had in store. I also remember really Other events planned throughout the year include liking the couch in Steven’s office.” D23’s popular series of film screenings at the Walt Disney Today, with numerous collaborations under our belt Studios in Burbank (including a new series of live-action (including a show-development partnership through which films from the Disney vault), D23 Members-only tours of the rare Disney treasures have sailed on the past two S.S. Burbank studio, the newly named Sip & Scream (an October Member Cruise voyages), Disney Files Magazine is pleased gathering that’ll put a Halloween twist on D23’s hit Sip & to report that Disney’s official fan club is dramatically Stroll event as part of the International Food & Wine expanding its events in 2012, taking their unique brand of Festival) and two festive December celebrations – Disney magic to places both with and without castles. and Dickens in Burbank and Magic & Merriment at the Walt “Over the last three years, D23 has created some truly Disney World Resort. memorable events and experiences at Disney destinations Additional events are in the works as this edition of and around the country,” Steven told Disney Files Magazine Disney Files Magazine hits the press, including an Epcot by phone (probably from that awesome couch). “Thanks 30th-anniversary celebration and a D23 third-anniversary to Member feedback and interest, we have a remarkable party at the . 2012 events schedule that has D23 traveling coast-to-coast, To learn more about these events and other perks of D23 bringing Disney magic to even more of our fans in Membership, visit www.disney.com/D23.

Join for less! Remember that Disney Vacation Club Members get a 10 percent discount off the purchase of a new Gold or Silver D23 Membership*. Visit www.disney.com/D23, click “Join D23,” add a new D23 Membership to your cart and enter the promotional code D23DVC2012 during checkout.

*Offer valid for new D23 Memberships only and therefore doesn’t apply to renewals.

8 community

More to see than can ever be seen Resorts welcome expanded television lineups

Sometimes, even on vacation, you can’t help but wonder So whether your viewing habits involve following “The what Bobby Flay’s grilling on the Food Network or who Bill Millionaire Matchmaker” on Bravo or cheering on HGTV’s O’Reilly’s grilling on Fox News. We all love TV. next “Design Star,” your home resort will feel even more That’s why we’re so pleased to report that, as part of the like home. company’s commitment to continually improving the Member While lineups are always subject to change, here’s a look and Guest experience, all Disney Resort hotels in the U.S., at networks available* at all resorts as we send this magazine including all Disney Vacation Club Resorts, are scheduled to to press. Note that every Disney Resort location features a have introduced an expanded lineup of in-room television unique collection of channels in addition to those displayed channels by this spring. here, so be sure to check local listings during your stay.

Networks

News

Sports

Entertainment & More

*Note that TV Japan was available at press time at Walt Disney World Resorts and at Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa, Ko Olina, Hawai‘i, and plans call for the TV Japan to join other resort locations in the future.

9 -lemmas

Members weighed in on a variety of vacation dilemmas through our Facebook page as 2011 came to a close. So now, as you dream about your vacations in 2012 and beyond, Disney Files Magazine reveals what your responses have taught us (or confirmed) about the Member community, along with the numbers that helped us reach those conclusions. Follow us on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/DisneyVacationClub.

Members love a parade (particularly if they’re in it). Members slightly prefer facing seatbacks and tray tables to Poll question: Would you rather be the grand marshal in a steering wheels and dashboards. Disney Park parade or see your favorite big leaguer do the Poll question: Would you rather honors after winning the World Series? take a three-hour road trip or a three-hour flight? Responses: 92 percent would rather be the grand marshal, 8 percent would rather see their favorite big leaguer parade Responses: 56 percent would victoriously and one guy cheated the system by asking if he rather spend three hours in the air could co-grand marshal with Fielder. (Very clever, than behind the wheel. Michael.) Members prefer lines that don’t involve plastic bins, body Members love staying connected – to friends and family. scanners or the removal of one’s shoes. Poll question: When on vacation, would Poll question: Which would you rather skip: the security line you rather have strong cell service so at the airport or your first attraction line at a Theme Park? you can stay connected to home or no cell service so you can fully escape? Responses: 57 percent would rather skip airport security. Several Members commented that they’d be happier waiting Responses: While 81 percent preferred at airport-security if the queue was themed like a Disney strong cell service, many specified that attraction. they like to stay connected with friends and family, not work. Members are night owls. Poll question: Would you rather Members value pampering in enjoy Extra Magic Hours in a all forms. Theme Park before it opens to Poll question: Who would you rather have at your service the public or after it closes? in your villa: a professional chef or a professional massage therapist? Responses: 76 percent of Members prefer to enjoy Responses: In our tightest vote, 51 percent preferred the those Extra Magic Hours massage therapist. (Not counted in these figures are 23 after dark. Members who prefer “and” to “or” and voted for both.)

Members enjoy quality over quantity. Poll question: Would you rather have unlimited vacation points or unlimited vacation days?

Responses: An overwhelming 85 percent would rather have unlimited vacation points, making the most of whatever vacation days they have.

10 11 community Member Perks Drive yourdream New experienceoffersMemberdiscount the Walt DisneyWorld Speedway. available at aboutotherspecialoffers learn Visit theMemberPerkssectionofDVCMember.com to magazine’s editor. that…okay, yougettheidea. morethanthehouseshelteringthis Ocean Drive.Carsworth valets motivatedatfive-starrestaurantsfromRodeoDriveto Lamborghini, AudiandPorsche.Thekindofcarsthatkeep We’re talking“supercars”byautomakerslikeFerrari, Clooney (oranyHollywoodhotshotwhoserideyouenvy). like Petty, theExoticDrivingExperienceletsyoudrivelike ofthenewExoticDriving Experience. form the speedwayhasaddedsomedecidedlyglobalflairin American thrillsintheshadowsofMagicKingdomPark, since 1997.Today, asGuestscontinue toenjoythoseall- ride-along experiencesattheWalt DisneyWorld Speedway stock-car dreamscometruewithwhite-knuckledrivingand Richard PettyDrivingExperience,whohavemadeGuests’ friends atPettyHoldings,theownersandoperatorsof exotic car? an exoticfeastforthesenses.Sowhynotdrive foods toexoticanimals,thevacationkingdomhasbecome vacations canbeasexotictheyaremagical.From If theRichardPettyDrivingExperienceletsyoudrive That’s theadmittedlyrhetoricalquestionposedbyour Walt DisneyWorld Today’s Resort: Walt DisneyWorld the icingon thecake drive normally.) get readytodrivelikeasuperstar!(Inthemeantime,please mention thatyou’reaDisneyVacation ClubMemberand your ExoticDrivingExperience,call1-855-822-0149, of thespeedway, a15percentdiscountisinorder. To book matter altogether,different sofortheselongtimesupporters thrill rideswithaprofessionaldriver. may receivebyattemptingthesespeedsonI-4)or$99for beauties (abargaincomparedtothespeedingticketone to drivesixlapsaroundthecircuitinoneofexoticnew and participants youngerthan18mustbeaccompaniedbyaparentorlegalguardian. and participants driver’s tobe 14yearsoldorolder, license.Ride-alongprograms requireparticipants tobe18yearsoldorolderandhaveavalid Driving programsrequireparticipants Of course,DisneyVacation ClubMembersarea livingthisdreaminJanuary,Guests started paying$199 Making magic since 1987 presents Silver Anniversary offer

Disney Store: A lot of cool stuff happened in 1987. One world leader convinced another to “tear down that wall.” A baby got rescued from a well. A Super Bowl champion became the first to shout, “I’m going to Disney World!” And buying all things Disney no longer required a Theme Park ticket. Yes, it’s been 25 years since the Disney Store changed the retail landscape with that first location in ’s Glendale Galleria. Packed with products inspired by Disney Parks, characters, films, television shows and more, Disney Store locations across the country—and now around the world—have brought a little bit of magic and imagination to your doorstep, or at least to your neighborhood. Innovative store designs, exciting products and friendly Cast Members all contribute to achieving Disney Store’s goal of delivering what it calls, “the best 30 minutes of a child’s day.” Now, to help celebrate their Silver Anniversary, our Disney Store friends are offering Disney Vacation Club Members 10 percent off purchases of $50 or more or 15 percent off purchases of $75 or more (in store only) through May 15, 2012.* To take advantage of this limited-time offer, bring your Member ID and the barcode below to your local Disney Store. If you don’t have a Disney Store near you or simply prefer to shop from the comfort of home, visit DVCMember.com for details about an offer that’ll be available to use on your DisneyStore.com order from April 1-30, 2012.

Cast Member: Scan bar code at any time during transaction

*In-store-only offer is valid Feb. 1–May 15, 2012 on any single purchase at Disney Store Retail locations in North America. Excludes Theme Park passes, limited-edition items, Duffy the Disney Bear Collection, gift cards or certificates, gift boxes, publications and memberships, , videos, CDs, video games, electronics, Blu-ray Discs, phone orders and shipping. Not valid in combination with any other / percentage off offers or prior purchases. Not valid at Employee Centers. Employees of and its subsidiaries, and their immediate families, are NOT eligible. Coupon has no cash value, may not be copied and must be relinquished at time of purchase. Not valid on purchases from DisneyStore.com. Limit one coupon per Guest. Returns and exchanges subject to discount taken at time of redemption. Prices subject to change without notice. Products subject to availability. Coupon may not be purchased, traded, or sold. Internet distribution strictly prohibited. Void where prohibited.

What was hot in 1987?

Disney Files Magazine wondered what Disney fans were buying back in the year of the Disney Store’s debut. Here’s what history would suggest was making the registers ring in 1987:

• Disneyland Guests shop for all things associated with a new attraction called Star Tours and later buy fine art at the new Disney Gallery in (perhaps paying with Disney , which also debuted at the Park that year).

• The animated classic Sleeping Beauty debuts on LaserDisc. That’s right, LaserDisc!

•  Guests begin sporting magically glowing rainbow T-shirts after experiencing ’s “Captain EO” for the first time. Those same Guests start buying new hats and glasses after losing theirs on a new Westernland thrill ride called Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.

• Teen girls buy any magazine featuring a young Patrick Dempsey, with whom they’ve become obsessed while watching ’ 1987 filmCan’t Buy Me Love. (They’ll fall in love all over again when Dempsey stars decades later in ABC’s “Grey’s Anatomy.”)

©Disney• 1012 picture this Disney Vacation Club Members have a sharp eye for detail. Put that skill to the test by spotting the seven things we’ve altered in this photo of a Hawaiian license-plate art installation at Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa, Ko Olina, Hawai‘i.

original

altered

ANSWERS: (1) top row, third plate has changed from 1286 to 1288, (2) second row, third full plate has swapped places with the third row, first plate, (3) an okina now appears in the word Hawai‘i on the fourth row, second full plate, (4) fifth row, second plate has changed from HAWAII to AULANI, (5) the registration year on the fifth row, third plate has changed from 76 to 11 – the magazine staff’s way of honoring Aulani as the 11th resort in the neighborhood (6) sixth row, first full plate has changed from TRAILER to TRACTOR and (7) sixth row, third full plate registration month has changed from JAN to AUG – our salute to the month the resort opened.

13 Dish Cinnamon Stewed Chicken Chinese writings as far back as 2800 B.C., tell of people’s love of cinnamon, which once was more valuable than silver. Used in days of old as everything from medicine to food preservative to , the wonder spice has even provoked wars. Today, most of us can enjoy the simple luxury of cinnamon without hawking our flatware or invading an unsuspecting nation. To help put your pantry’s container of granulated goodness to creative use, we return to our celebrity-chef friend Cat Cora, who offers up this recipe for the Cinnamon Stewed Chicken dish served at Kouzzina by Cat Cora at Disney’s BoardWalk Resort.

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

1 chicken (ideally 2 1/2-3 pounds), cut into 8 pieces 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 4 cups coarsely chopped yellow onions 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1/2 cup dry white wine 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 cups water 5 garlic cloves 3 12-oz. cans of crushed tomatoes Steps:

1. Pat chicken dry with paper towels. 2. Mix cinnamon, salt and pepper in a bowl and thoroughly rub the mixture on all sides of your chicken pieces. 3. Mince three of the garlic cloves and set aside. 4. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over high heat (or two skillets if you don’t have one big enough to accommodate all eight chicken pieces, as it’s important to not overly crowd the chicken). 5. Add the chicken to the oil and brown for about 4-5 minutes on each side. Remove chicken when well browned. 6. Reduce the heat to medium-high, and add the onions and your three minced garlic cloves to the pan (which no longer contains chicken). Cook for about 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the onions have softened and are a rich golden brown. Add the wine and scrape the bottom of the pan with a spatula to deglaze, loosening any tasty browned bits. 7. When the wine has evaporated, add the water, crushed tomatoes and remaining two garlic cloves (also minced). 8. Return the chicken to the pan. (The liquid should cover about 3/4 of the chicken.) Cover and simmer over low heat for about an hour until the chicken is tender and thoroughly cooked. (Should the sauce become too thick, simply thin with water.) 9. Season finished dish with kosher salt and pepper to taste, and serve with buttered noodles, rice, orzo or macaroni. Grating cheese over the top of each serving is optional (but fantastic).

Did you know? Some studies suggest that a 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon a day can help lower LDL cholesterol, while others suggest it can help regulate blood sugar.

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notes Disney’s BoardWalk Villas: There’s more than coffee brewing along the shores of Crescent Lake at Boardwalk Joe’s, which has debuted a variety of new menu options from over-the-top margaritas to hot pretzels to glazed nuts.

Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort: Recent studies show that one in six American adults treat themselves to at least one massage a year. That figure may be even higher among Members at Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort, where you don’t even have to leave your villa to partake in the pampering. To learn about the resort’s in-room massages, or to make reservations for the service, call the Recreation Department at (843) 341-4133.

Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa: There’s an extra dose of “Disney” in the new look coming to villas at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa. Crews are beginning to install new drapes, carpets, upholsteries, accessories and more in vacation homes throughout the resort as this The Villas at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa: The magazine mails, with work scheduled for completion by happiest place on earth is about to get even happier for the spring 2013. Among the Disney Files Magazine staff’s Member community, as Disney Vacation Club is preparing to favorite new elements are those celebrating Disney’s once again make traditional hotel rooms at Disney’s Grand connection to the equestrian world, from bedspread patterns Californian Hotel & Spa available to Members using vacation depicting horses in a forest inhabited by characters from points beginning later this spring. While removing those to throw pillows hotel rooms from the Disney Collection upon opening Disney honoring scene-stealing horses from Vacation Club villas at the property was consistent with other Disney-animated films. Look for Disney Vacation Club mixed-use resorts, the high demand more details in the summer for, and limited supply of, Disneyland Resort accommodations edition of Disney Files Magazine. has prompted this rare exception to the rule.

Condo Meeting: The 2012 Disney Vacation ’s Vero Beach Resort: A new meeting space has Condominium Associations Meeting is scheduled to take surfaced along the Treasure Coast and another has unveiled place on Dec. 13 at the Walt Disney World Resort. As plans a fresh look. New to the resort is the Galleon Room, are subject to change, be sure to watch DVCMember.com equipped with a flat-panel TV, wireless Internet access, DVD for updates and more details as they become available. player, speaker phone, a smart board and white board, flip charts and seating for as many as 14 Guests. The more Pool hopping: Whenever you’re using your Membership expansive Sea Grape Room, meanwhile, is sporting an to stay at a Disney Vacation Club Resort at the Walt Disney updated look with new carpet, seating and modern colors. World Resort or at Disney’s Vero Beach Resort, you and any Call (772) 234-2076 to book your meeting or event at Guests staying with you are permitted to pool hop to other Disney’s Vero Beach Resort. eligible pools if they’re not at capacity. Due to expected high occupancy, pool hopping isn’t available Feb. 19-25, Disney’s Vero Beach Resort: Members’ supply of seafood is March 31-April 14, May 26-28, June 29-July 7, Aug. 31- particularly plentiful on Thursday evenings (5-9 p.m.), when the Sept. 3, Nov. 19-25, and Dec. 16, 2012-Jan. 5, 2013. resort’s all-you-care-to-eat seafood buffet serves up a bounty Pool hopping is never available at Bay Cove Pool at Bay of shrimp, crab legs, mussels, a fish of the day, conch chowder Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, the pools and even items for those who prefer that their food came from at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, Stormalong Bay at dry land (including addictive cheddar biscuits!). Call (772) Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts, the pool at Disney’s 234-2180 for reservations. And to help work off those calories, Beach Club Villas or at the Disneyland Resort in California. be sure to check the activities calendar you receive upon Further block-out dates may be added based on capacity check-in for details about an additional daily hour of pool issues. Full details are available in Portable Perks and at party games hosted by the resort’s Recreation team. DVCMember.com.

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Sorcerers wanted Guests can cast spells, save Park from evil

Walt Disney World Resort: Troubling news has broken particular spell cards. (You’ll have received five of 70 at the Magic Kingdom Park. Hades, the literally hot-headed available cards, each with its own unique power.) The Lord of the Underworld, has recruited a veritable who’s cards may just be snazzy souvenirs when you get home, who list of Disney villains (including Cruella De Vil, Scar, but they’re powerful weapons against evil while you’re in Yzma, , Ratcliffe, Dr. Facilier, and Ursula) to the Park. Use them to defeat villains. Trade them with fellow help him turn the Park into some kind of summer home for Sorcerers to wield new powers. Just don’t lose them. The evildoers. Our old pal Merlin has some protective spells up more you use these tools of the sorcery trade, the more his sleeve, but it’s going to take a lot of Sorcerers to save the powerful they’ll become! place. Here’s how you can help. You may be wondering just how much time you’ll spend On your next visit to the Park, stop by one of Merlin’s in battle. Well, that’s really up to you. Merlin’s people tell two Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom training centers (one’s Disney Files Magazine that a good Sorcerer can spend 20- located behind Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe in Liberty Square, 30 minutes finding and conquering any given villain. With and the other’s cleverly disguised as a recruitment station for nine missions standing between you and an epic final battle “the Citizens Brigade to Protect the Magic Kingdom” within with Hades and his minions of darkness, you’re looking at the Main Street, U.S.A. firehouse). Once inside, Merlin will more than four hours of interactive magic at your fingertips train you to be a Sorcerer, even turning himself into a troll so (not counting meals, bathroom breaks, you can hone your new craft with a bit of mock combat. (Don’t flights and anything else on your Magic Kingdom itinerary) worry; it’s painless, and it’s included with Park admission.) should you decide to take on every mission. You’ll leave the training center with some important spell There’ll be other Sorcerers in the Park, of course, so take cards and an equally valuable map that’ll identify 20 mystic your time, and hit as few or as many portals as you’d like. portals (plus a few training portals that’ll further sharpen Fight the occasional villain at your leisure or engage in an your skills) hidden throughout the Park. (Each mission will intense, back-to-back battle. Fly solo or cast spells with your involve five of the 20 portals.) Invisible to common Guests, friends. Take on one evildoer or defeat them all. You’re in the portals may be disguised as anything from brick walls charge, and there’s really no wrong way to approach this to jungle shields and will reveal themselves only to card- unpredictable mission. carrying Sorcerers. All of us at Disney Files Magazine thank you for your Some portals house heroes with helpful hints, while service to the Park. (Oh, and if you do see Hades, you may others house villains with whom you’ll battle. Exactly how want to mention that Disney Vacation Club offers a far less you engage in that battle depends on the powers of your sinister way to own a piece of the magic.) Dare tactics Re-imagined coaster casts Goofy in new role Walt Disney World Resort: Some of Disney’s best intellectually challenged star. attractions start with goofy ideas. Flying an elephant. Entering “Every good circus needs a good stunt performer,” a canyon named “Catastrophe.” Time-traveling to an unsafe Chris said. “And who better than Goofy to be our resident time of the Cretaceous period even though Phylicia Rashad daredevil? As The Great Goofini, he’ll invite Guests to board just told you not to. his stunt plane for a quick flight around Storybook Circus. Most So it’s no surprise that when Walt Disney Imagineers set performers would be discouraged by unfortunate endings to out to re-imagine The Barnstormer (the kid-friendly coaster previous stunts, but not Goofy. He’s the ultimate optimist, and that formerly barreled through Goofy’s Wiseacre Farm at he’s sure that this time, everything’s going to be great.” the Magic Kingdom Park), they started with an exceedingly The attraction’s daring new storyline complements – goofy idea. in irreverent fashion – a new, tree-lined area that, upon “Some of Goofy’s most memorable moments happen completion, will celebrate classic Disney storytelling and when he takes on tasks for which he’s grossly under- romanticized circuses of the 1930s with an expanded Dumbo qualified,” Walt Disney Imagineer Chris Beatty toldDisney the Flying Elephant attraction, the “refreshing” Casey Jr. Files Magazine. “That includes just about everything, so it was Splash & Soak Station, a revamped Fantasyland Train Station, pretty much a blank canvas as we dreamed up new angles for silly sideshows and more. an attraction that serves as many kids’ first thrill ride.” Watch Disney Files Magazine for continuing coverage of Enabled by the Goof’s limited skill set and inspired by the project as Storybook Circus and the nearby Fantasyland the Big Top theme of the new Storybook Circus “mini-land” Forest materialize in the months ahead. Meanwhile, The taking shape as part of the Fantasyland expansion project, Barnstormer starring Goofy as The Great Goofini is scheduled Imagineers settled on a perfectly imperfect circus job for their to take flight this spring. What could possibly go wrong?

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Disney track hosts cars of the future Walt Disney World Resort: Lightning McQueen wasn’t involves Dedicated Short Range Communications technology the only talking vehicle in Central Florida when Disney Files (similar to Wi-Fi) that essentially lets vehicles “talk” to each Magazine rolled into the Walt Disney World Speedway on a other. The driver remains an active and critical part of the recent afternoon. vehicle’s operation, and the technology offers an invaluable Building on Walt Disney’s vision of a vacation kingdom assist, if you will. that would double as a testing ground for new technologies, For example, as Steudle began moving into the left lane the track welcomed the world’s leading automakers for during our merging exercise, the system detected a similarly an eye-opening demonstration of “connected vehicle” equipped vehicle in his blind spot and warned him by technology that could revolutionize transportation safety. vibrating the left side of his seat, illuminating a warning light U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Ray in his left-side mirror and sounding an audible alert. (He LaHood was among those who made the trip to Florida to wisely stayed in his lane.) get a first-hand look at “vehicle-to-vehicle” communications In our rear-collision test, Steudle was instructed to systems designed to give drivers a 360-degree awareness of accelerate toward a slower-moving vehicle ahead on dangerous situations. the track. (Insert Ryan’s panicked expression here.) Our “Thanks to the efforts of automakers and the safety Editor’s heart rate returned to normal as the warning system community, traffic fatalities have reached historic lows,” prompted Steudle to apply the brakes and avoid disaster. Secretary LaHood said. “Despite these great strides though, Future evolutions of the technology could take accident more than 32,000 people are still killed on our nation’s prevention to the next level, enabling the vehicle to take roads every year. That’s why we must remain vigilant in our matters into its own hands (or brakes). effort to improve safety. This research should bring us a step “The long-term potential is to create cars that simply closer to what could be the next major safety breakthrough.” refuse to crash,” Steudle said. Disney Files Magazine Editor Ryan March went along Having impressed reporters and researchers alike on for the ride during one series of demonstrations, buckling the speedway, the project moved to Steudle’s home state of into a test vehicle and watching in awe (and relief) as the Michigan, where 2,800 cars, trucks and buses are scheduled accelerating car avoided collisions in a variety of scenarios, to test the driver-warning technology on the streets of Ann alerted the merging driver to a car in his blind spot and Arbor through the end of the year. more. Information collected during this critical test period will “It’s like having air-traffic control under the hood,” said help the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Kirk Steudle, Director of the Department of Transportation for determine whether to move forward with additional vehicle- the State of Michigan and the driver of Ryan’s vehicle. to-vehicle communication activities, including possible While detailed explanations from the engineer who legislation that could place this technology in new vehicles in joined Ryan in the vehicle’s back seat exceeded our Editor’s the not-too-distant future. limited comprehension of the technical world, the basic idea Somewhere, Walt Disney is smiling.

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Disney Parks: The Themed Entertainment Association’s 18th Walt Disney World Resort: The 19th Annual Epcot Annual Thea Awards, recognizing excellence in the creation International Flower & Garden Festival, presented again this of extraordinary visitor experiences, attractions, exhibits and year by HGTV, springs to life from March 7-May 20. At the places, will honor Disney Parks in a variety of categories heart of this colorful festival (included with Epcot admission) during a March 17 black-tie gala at the Disneyland Hotel are more than 100 elaborate topiary sculptures, including in California. With industry winners already announced, more than 75 inspired by favorite Disney characters. Disney Files Magazine can report that the Star Tours – The Beyond the topiaries, the festival aims to inspire Guests to Adventures Continue attraction in California and Florida do everything from planting their first garden to enhancing will take home the Attraction Refresh award, “The Magic, their homes’ curb appeal through special presentations The Memories & You!” show at the Magic Kingdom Park in from HGTV stars and Epcot gardening experts. HGTV stars Florida will grab Show Spectacular honors, the Animator’s planning to appear on select dates include John Gidding, Palate Restaurant experience aboard the Monica Pedersen, Jason Cameron, ship (as previewed at a May 2011 press event) wins for Brandon Johnson, Dan Faires, Antonio Ingenious Use of Technology, and Walt Disney Imagineer Joe Ballatore, Genevieve Gorder Rohde will accept the prestigious Buzz Price Thea Award for and more. Learn more about a lifetime of distinguished achievements. the festival online at www. disneyworld.com/flower. Disneyland Resort: Construction is underway on Fantasy Faire, an engaging new home for Disney Princesses at Walt Disney World Resort: the site of the Carnation Plaza Gardens bandstand near The America Gardens at . The elaborately Theatre at Epcot will rock themed medieval village, filled with Tudor cottages, turreted with the sounds of the towers and draped pavilions, will invite Guests to meet 1960s and 70s during Disney Princesses, enjoy stage shows and participate in a the Flower Power Concert daily Royal Ribbon Parade around Tangled Tower. Fantasy Series on Fridays, Saturdays Faire is scheduled to open in 2013. and Sundays from March 9-May 20. Part of the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival, this year’s lineup is scheduled to include performances by Jose Feliciano (March 9-11), Starship starring Mickey Thomas (March 16-18), The Guess Who (March 23-25), The Spinners (March 30-April 1), Chubby Checker & The Wildcats (April 6-8), Paul Revere & The Raiders (April 13-15), The Turtles featuring Flo & Eddie (April 20-22), Chuck Negron formerly of Three Dog Night (new this year and performing April 27-29), The Orchestra starring former members of ELO (new this year and performing May 4-6), Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone (May 11-13) and Davy Jones (May 18-20).

Walt Disney World Resort: Aarón Sanchez, a Food Network fan favorite on such shows as “Chopped” and “Heat Seekers,” is the celebrity chef behind the new House of Blues restaurant menu now serving Guests at West Side. Dubbed “Crossroads at House of Blues,” the new Artist rendering-proposed menu celebrates the spirit of a place at which food, music and art intersect.

21 : Goofy’s looking for a little help : Fresh off the milestone 70th redecorating his pad, and Guests will answer the call this anniversary of the 1941 film that made him famous, the big fall, when Goofy’s Paint ‘n’ Play House is scheduled to open star with the adorably big ears continues to enjoy a very big in Toontown at Tokyo Disneyland Park. The attraction will year. Dumbo, whose Disney Blu-ray Disc debut preceded let Guests paint a room in Goofy’s house by taking aim the re-imagination of his namesake attraction at the Magic with special “paint applicators” that will transform spaces Kingdom Park, is the latest character to grace the stern of designed with beach, jungle and other remodeling themes. a Disney cruise ship. Recognizing that few Disney images capture the spirit of fantasy like a flying elephant who befriends a mouse, Walt Disney Imagineers selected Dumbo and his pal Timothy Q. Mouse to grace the stern of the new Disney Fantasy ship. The striking sculpture builds on a proud tradition of Disney Cruise Line stern characters, following in the wake of Goofy, Donald Duck (with nephew Huey) and Sorcerer Mickey.

Disney Cruise Line: Two attention-grabbing water features – one for families and one for adults – are among the unique features primed to refresh Guests aboard the Disney Fantasy ship, scheduled to sail on its maiden voyage in March out of Port Canaveral, Fla. Huey, Dewey and Louie are the web-footed brainchildren behind AquaLab, an 1,800-square-foot space dedicated to the purposes of refreshment (and science). Donald’s ever-curious nephews have concocted a series of water experiments that’ll drench equally curious families with interactive pop jets, geysers and bubblers. Adults looking for a little tranquility with their Tokyo Disney Resort: Two spring events are scheduled to refreshment may head upstairs to the Satellite Sun Deck, engage Tokyo Disney Resort Guests from April 3-June 30. created exclusively for Guests ages 18 or older. It’s there that Disney’s Easter Wonderland at Tokyo Disneyland Park will grownups will discover sun-soaked loungers, shaded canopy cast Mickey Mouse in the role of the Easter Bunny for a seating and Satellite Falls – a circular splash pool equipped colorful parade and challenge young Guests to hunt for with benches and a gently falling rain curtain. eggs hidden in the Park. Tokyo DisneySea Park, meanwhile, presents Mickey & Duffy’s Spring Voyage, celebrating the Disney Cruise Line: While Enchanted Art arrival of spring around the world with mini-shows in the on the Disney Dream ship challenges themed ports of Mediterranean Harbor, American Waterfront Guests to help Mickey solve crimes and Arabian Coast. involving stolen paintings and puppies, similar art on the new : The official iPhone app of Disneyland Paris Disney Fantasy ship will invite has inspired an Android version to let more Guests than Guests to help ever enjoy the free mobile service. Available in both French solve “The Case of the Stolen and English, the interactive guide is designed to help Guests Show.” Guests holding unique prepare for their Disneyland Paris visit with videos, attraction game cards will unlock clues information, operating schedules and more. Once at the and locate the Muppets’ resort, Guests may use the app’s geolocation features to look missing props so Kermit and up attraction wait times, set alarms to remind them of show company can take the stage times and locate points of interest. for a big performance. diversions

Alien territory Animation veteran goes to Mars for live-action epic Adventure. Romance. Political intrigue. Walt Disney finally possible to do this story justice on the screen.” Pictures’ John Carter is the story of a character that began Fast forward to spring 2010 and Andrew found himself in capturing imaginations 100 years ago, and it’s something territory – out of the animation studio and on location in Andrew Stanton (pictured below) has been dreaming about the deserts of Utah – directing his first live-action epic. since he was 10. Disney Files Magazine caught up with “A lot of people warned me that the big difference the Academy Award-winning director of such animated between directing animation and live action would be that, Disney∙Pixar hits as WALL-E and to discuss his in live action, you work with real people,” Andrew said. highly anticipated new live-action film, based on a series of “The truth is, it takes anywhere from 100-200 real people Edgar Rice Burroughs stories that debuted in 1912. to make an animated film, and you work with them on a “I read the book (A Princess of Mars, 1917) when I was very intense, hourly basis, day in and day out ... So in that 10, having first discovered the John Carter stories through respect, animation and live action is the same sport, just Marvel comic books,” Andrew told us. “Over the course of played a little differently ... What was different for me was the next four-to-five years, I read all 11 books in the series, the laborious intensity of being on location. I wasn’t in the and I’ve been fascinated by those stories ever since.” comforts of the animation studio anymore. I was outdoors. The film, opening in U.S. theaters on March 9, follows A lot! It’s a race against the clock and sunset. The stamina former military captain John Carter, who inexplicably wakes required to make it through those long days on your feet was up on Mars and becomes reluctantly embroiled in a conflict the biggest shock to me.” amongst the planet’s inhabitants, including the towering Tars The end result of that laborious production is a film that Tarkas and the captivating Princess Dejah Thoris. finally brings to the screen a story credited with inspiring a This is the saga’s second pass through Disney hands, beloved genre of science-fiction and superhero film sagas as the company owned production rights to the stories in from Superman to . the 1980s. But back then, like the filmmakers who held “The greatest superheroes, with all their extraordinary those rights before and immediately after that time, even abilities, are relatable to ordinary people,” Andrew said. the dream-makers at Disney deemed available technology “In the case of John Carter, it’s about being lost in your incapable of properly telling the epic tale. life, finding your way through adversity and ultimately “I remember seeing Jar Jar Binks in Star Wars: Episode discovering that where you’re meant to be isn’t necessarily 1 [1999] and Gollum in The Lord of the Rings [2001], and where you’d planned to be.” really being inspired,” Andrew recalled. “What struck me was that you could now do Tars Tarkas – the 9-foot-tall, “Home” field advantage: Disney Vacation Club Members green, four-armed, tusked main character in our film – and were among the first to seeJohn Carter during an advance you could present him the way I’ve pictured since I was (and complimentary!) screening of the film at the Walt a kid. That’s when I got excited as a fan and knew it was Disney World Resort before its release to the public.

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Behind the scene Book showcases the art of animation backgrounds

Disney Editions has released the fourth installment of The Archives Series, a collection of coffee-table-worthy hardcover books chronicling the rich and diverse work of the Walt Disney Animation Studios. The latest edition, Layout & Background, is a bound gallery of artwork from decades of animated Disney films, from the earliest animated shorts to the most contemporary features. To help celebrate the new book, in stores now, Disney Files Magazine presents nine backgrounds and concept drawings, and challenges you to name the film in which they appeared. (Here’s a hint: they appear in chronological order.)

ANSWERS: (1) , 1942, (2) Johnny Appleseed, 1945, (3) , 1955, (4) One Hundred and One Dalmatians, 1961, (5) Robin Hood, 1973, (6) Beauty and the Beast, 1991, (7) , 1995, (8) , 1997, (9) Tangled, 2010.

Images from the book Layout and Background. ©2011 Disney Enterprises Inc. Published by Disney Editions. Artwork courtesy of the Walt Disney Animation Research Library.

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Every iconic film has an iconic moment. For Lady and the Tramp, that moment involves pasta. So as Walt Disney’s 1955 animated classic gets ready to sparkle for the first time on high-definition Disney Blu-ray Disc this spring, Disney Files Magazine proudly presents a spaghetti-inspired idea from our clever friends at Disney FamilyFun magazine. It’s sweet, it’s a treat, and its visual trickery makes it the perfect meal for April Fool’s Day!

Stuff: Steps: • Cupcake or pound cake 1. Place half a cupcake (top or bottom, your choice) or a half slice of (homemade or store-bought) pound cake in the center of a plate. • Butter cream frosting (again, 2. Spoon the butter-cream frosting into a decorating tube fitted with homemade or store-bought) a large, circular tip and pipe it in a looping, spaghetti-like fashion • Strawberry sauce (the kind you around the sides of the cake, taking care to not frost the top. (Note: use on ice cream) If you don’t have decorating tubes and tips, a small hole cut in the • Butter knife corner of a zip-top bag will do in a pinch.) • Chocolate malt balls 3. Spoon the strawberry sauce on top of the cake to cover, drizzling a bit over portions of your frosting spaghetti as well for added • Blanched walnuts or almonds spaghetti-sauce effect. • Coconut 4. For the meatballs, use a butter knife to rough up the surface of 2-3 • Shallow baking pan chocolate-covered malt balls. Place them on top of the sauce. • Blender 5. For the parmesan cheese, crush a handful of blanched almonds • Green sprinkles or walnuts in a blender and then sprinkle the pieces over the • White chocolate chips assembled dish. • Double boiler or microwave 6. For the garlic bread, toast some coconut (for garlic) in a shallow • Spoon baking pan at 350 degrees (Fahrenheit) for 8-10 minutes, stirring often for even toasting. For butter, melt 1/4 cup of white chocolate • Lady fingers chips in a double boiler (or heat them in the microwave for about • A frosting decorating tube (or 90 seconds at half power) and stir until smooth. Spread the melted zip-top sandwich bag with a tiny white chocolate on lady fingers and top with toasted coconut and hole cut in one corner) green sprinkles (your sweet alternative to parsley).

26 Goofy’s resume

By Jim Korkis

In the spirit of April Fool’s Day, I begin this installment of But first, let’s get the most burning Goofy question out of my Disney Heritage column with a goofy little riddle: What the way: Is he a dog or a man? It’s a common question that’s time is it when your wristwatch runs backwards? If you said, been debated for years. Here’s the scoop. “Time to get a new watch,” you probably aren’t wearing one When Goofy was originally called “Dippy Dawg” and of those limited-edition Goofy timepieces of yesteryear. You voiced by Disney story man , he was much older know, the kind with the numbers placed backwards on the and had a more, let’s just say “rural” personality. In comic dial and Goofy’s hands moving counter-clockwise? strips and animation at the time, it was quite common for Okay, that was kind of a trick question. Let’s try another generic human beings in an anthropomorphic world to be one. What time will it be when the first phase of the drawn with dog-like faces. For example, a scowling bulldog- Fantasyland expansion project opens at the Magic Kingdom faced character might play the role of a tough policeman or Park this spring? I’ll give you a minute to think about it … a bullying thug. Ready? The answer is family fun time! So while Goofy’s face might slightly resemble a canine, I guess I should leave the comedy to Goofy, or at least to it was never Walt’s intention that he slurp out of a water dish his current official voice, Bill Farmer, who is an accomplished or chase cats up a tree. Walt was merely following a comic- comedian. I’ll stick to writing about Disney history. art tradition of using a cartoonish stand-in known in the So where was I? Oh yes, phase one of the Fantasyland world of cartooning as “dogfaces,” who take the place of a expansion. Well, Goofy fans will be happy to discover that realistically drawn human. Goofy was essentially an Max’s dim-witted Dad has been cast as the Great Goofini in for a human while was clearly Mickey’s pet pooch. Storybook Circus, one of three Fantasyland neighborhoods Walt Disney saw that Goofy immediately caught the Guests will explore when the expansion is completed. With attention and affection of a movie audience. Cleverly, he a little assist from Walt Disney Imagineers, Goofy has turned suggested making the character younger so that Goofy could his Barnstormer Multiflex Octoplane crop duster into a team up more easily with Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck in daredevil circus act, and he’s taking Guests along for the their adventures. One of Walt’s favorite words when he was thrilling ride. in story meetings for a Mickey Mouse cartoon and wanted As circus daredevil is just the latest job Goofy has something that was funny in an exaggerated, slapstick way tackled through the years, I thought I’d take this opportunity was “goofy.” So the gangling, youthful klutz was re-dubbed to more carefully examine his colorful resume. From sailor “Goofy” and used that new name in his first solo cartoon to sports star, and from gaucho to superhero, it’s been a “” (1939). gawrsh-darn memorable career that shows no signs of One of the key animators who helped define Goofy’s slowing down. physical personality was the legendary . In a lecture to fellow Disney artists in June 1934, he said, “Think What makes affable Goofy such a beloved character? Goofy’s resume of Goofy as a composite of an everlasting optimist, a gullible He’s cheerful, sincere, loyal and never gives up. Good Samaritan. No matter what happens, he accepts it As director told his animators, “Goofy is Mr. finally as being for the best or at least amusing. He is willing Common Man. Mr. Every Man. People can sympathize with to help anyone and offers his assistance even when it is not him but be thankful they are not him.” needed and just creates confusion. He very seldom, if ever, Alright, one last riddle. What time is it when you come to reaches his objective or completes what he has started. His the end of this article? Time to reveal one final extra special brain being rather vapory, it is difficult for him to concentrate Goofy secret! on any one subject.” Goofy’s familiar holler as he falls through the air Okay, back to his resume. As you may know, Goofy’s (“yaaaaaaa-hoo-hoo-hoo-hooey!!”) was originally provided forthcoming turn as the Great Goofini in the Magic Kingdom by Austrian skiing champion Hannes Schroll, who was Park won’t be his first flight experience. Goofy’s Sky a good friend of Walt Disney. Schroll was the founder of School, for example, opened last year at Disney California the Sugar Bowl ski resort in Northern California, where Adventure Park. That re-imagined Paradise Pier attraction Walt sometimes vacationed. Schroll even re-named one is inspired by the 1940 animated short “Goofy’s Glider,” in of the mountains there “Mt. Disney.” As a favor to Walt, which the Goof’s outlandish attempts to build and launch his he supplied the yodeling in the Goofy cartoon “The Art of own homemade glider results in ever-escalating disaster. Skiing” (1941) and was the first person to do that classic Animator Jack Kinney, who directed the short, recalled, yell. Today, the aforementioned Bill Farmer does the honors “What makes Goofy funny is tying gags to his goodnatured (and also barks for Pluto!). Come to think of it, you may have and innocent personality. Goofy is very easy going. In heard Bill do the yell live at ‘Goofy’s Glider,’ he takes a big fall out of the plane, maybe sea on recent S.S. Member 25,000 feet. And he knows he has to count to 10 before he Cruise voyages. Talk pulls the ripcord on his parachute. So we have him counting about a Goofy one…two…three and….kerbloom…he hits the ground. It’s career! too late. But he counts to 10 and pulls the cord. That’s the way he is…a slow thinker.” That’s all part of Goofy’s unique charm, finding life complicated but not threatening. Goofy thinks long and hard…before doing the wrong thing every time. His catastrophes are comic but never fatal, and his good nature has helped him survive for nearly 80 years. Goofy evolved over the decades as he moved into different careers. In the 1940s, he starred in a series of hilarious “How To…” shorts offering ill-advised instruction in everything from riding a horse to swimming to playing football. In the 1950s, at Walt’s own suggestion, Goofy became a family man, struggling with everything from dieting to training the family dog to trying to drive on a busy freeway. Today, audiences might know Goofy best from his television series “” and his feature length movies A Goofy Movie (1995) and (2000), following Goofy’s challenges in raising his son, Max. Goofy’s standout appearances in such contemporary hit series as “House of Mouse” and “,” and in video games like and have amused a whole new generation. Whatever the venue, audiences have laughed themselves silly at clumsy Goofy’s loose limbed, accident-prone, silent- comedy, slapstick antics.

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1. Sasha, part of the Fagleman family of New York, Members since 2008, eyes her target without messing up her tiara. 2. Perhaps inspired by the helpful woodland creatures in Disney-animated films (or perhaps shielding himself from Sasha’s rifle), this squirrel does his part to keep the Theme Park neat and pretty. Kudos to the wildlife-photography skills of the Montgomery family of Florida, Members since 2008. 3. Amelia and Graham, part of the Wayne family of Minnesota, Members since 2008, are all ears at Kidani Village. 1 4. Jaya, part of the Longton family of Michigan, Members since 1999, exchanges waves with her hero along the Magic Kingdom parade route. 5. Tami Stancil of Florida, Member since 2007, takes her favorite (we’re assuming) magazine not to , but rather to Cambodia’s Ta Prohm temple. 6. Tara Lenharth of New Hampshire, Member since 1999, sent this photo of a Menehune reading about his home resort in Hawai‘i. 7. Haley, part of the Dunn family of Japan (U.S. military base), Members since 2010, gets “Tangled” up with Rapunzel at Disneyland Park in California. 8. Aaron, part of the Fanjoy family of Illinois, Members since 2009, uses a Jedi mind trick on Darth Maul (before asking him for an autograph). 9. Cade, part of the Solich family of Idaho, Members since 2009, celebrates his first victory over his dad at Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin.

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