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Cover Photography © Tim Devine Issue 45 Celebrating the Legacy of 42 Contents at Calendar of Events...... 8 Disney News...... 10

MOUSE VIEWS...... 17 Guide to the Magic by Tim Foster...... 18 Blast Off! Hidden Mickeys by Steve Barrett...... 20 Touring Disney’s 50 by Jamie Hecker...... 22 Spaceships Disney Cuisine by Allison Jones...... 24 Disney Touring Tips by Carrie Hurst...... 26 Disney Secrets by Jamie Hecker...... 28 Disney Dinos: Magic Bringing the Past 56 by J Darling...... 30 to Life FEATURED ATTRACTION ...... 32

FEATURED FILM ...... 38

Saludos Amigos: Wandering the World...... 72 By the Numbers...... 73 Exploring the Mexico 62 In Search Of...... 74 Quick Quiz...... 76 Pavilion at Kids Korner...... 78 Mystery Quest...... 82 Tim & Lou’s Top 10...... 84

DiveQuest: The View From the 68 Other Side of the Glass Looking Forward…and Back Again

The end of 2015 has seen plenty of exciting Disney news, not only in the parks, but in film as well. Disney’s two blockbuster releases, The Good Dinosaur and Star Wars: Awakens, perfectly exemplify the notion that a trip to Walt Disney World not only affords you the opportunity to travel to different worlds, but also to different times. Nostalgic for the past? You can wander through the turn-of-the-century streets of Main Street U.S.A., the golden era of Tinseltown on Hollywood Boulevard, or the colonial avenues of Liberty Square. But how about way back? (And I mean waaaay back!). You can venture back to prehistoric times in DinoLand U.S.A. as well as Ellen’s Energy Adventure. You can make the argument that a visit to takes you back even further in time (after all, the story takes place a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away), but a trip to and Epcot will give you a fascinating glimpse into the technological wonders that the future holds. This is one of the great things about Walt Disney World; you can experience not only a different place, but a different time. While and DINOSAUR feature time travel machines as their means of conveyance, in a sense Disney has already made great use of the perfect time machine, your imagination. You’re limited only by your dreams, and with a bit of help from Disney’s Imagineers, you can travel to places and times that will provide you with the greatest adventures you could ever imagine. So are you ready, fellow time travelers? Let’s explore the past and the future…Disney style!

Enjoy the magic! Tim Foster

2 · Celebrations Editor Tim Foster

Associate Editors Michelle Foster • Catherine Lusby • Lou Mongello

Contributing Writers Steve Barrett J Darling Tim Devine Jamie Hecker Allison Jones Carrie Hurst

Creative Direction and Design Tim Foster Art Director Michelle Foster

Customer Service Senior Manager Lisa Mahan

Social Media/Marketing Directors Jessica Clawson

Contributing Photographers Tim Foster, Tim Devine, Mike Billick, Garry Rollins, Lisa Mahan, Jamie Hecker,

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Last year, in my Drawing 2 class, we were asked to make a collage out of a magazine. Since Disney is such a big part of my life, I knew what magazine I was going to choose. As much as it pained me to do so, I decided to use Celebrations as my magazine of choice, cutting it up to rearrange the images. We used the collages as reference to create a colored pencil drawing. I thought you might want to see the final product. You may recognize the images from issue #24. I was able to finish the project on time, despite my teacher’s concerns. Some areas I had to rush through, especially the briar patch area, but hopefully I’ll find time to go back and add more detail later. Thank you so much for creating such a wonderful magazine!

Mikayla Doggett Mansfield, CT

Got a question, photo, or story you’d like to share? email them to: [email protected] 4 · Celebrations 5 · Celebrations 6 · Celebrations Contributors

Nick Comande is a retired Lori Elias credits her pas- Ray Harkness thanks Disney Lindsay Mott participated Firefighter/Paramedic from sion for Disney to long- for saving his . in the College Program and the city of Racine, Wisconsin. time friend Tara Miller, After being shown the joys then worked seasonally Previous work included his a Cast Member with the of a vacation by his lovely for more than five years book Climbing for Causes. Disney Cruiseline. Lori is wife Nancy, he now cannot at Walt Disney World. Her He has more than a soft a Cleveland-area middle imagine being away from time was centered around spot for Walt Disney World school music teacher by day, work if it doesn’t involve a Magical Moments and and has visited it many time freelance writer by night, Disney resort. When not seeing fireworks as many since 1972. Nick has helped and Disney fan 24/7. She has touring the parks, Ray times as possible (especially countless numbers of others written for a number of writes for his blog Grumpy’s Wishes). She is back home in planning trips to the music publications, and is Hollow under the name in Alabama working in land of the large Mouse and thrilled to be able to share Grumpwurst (grumpyspace. marketing and freelance has been writing WDW tip her love of all things Disney. blogspot.com). writing, but her heart will sheets for friends since 1995, forever be split in two, earning himself the unof- with half remaining in the ficial title of Disnoid. . Happiest Place on Earth

7 · Celebrations Calendar of Events Mickey’s Very Merry Party that shimmer upon the backlot streets and sky—all synced November 8 - December 18, 2015 up to a set of joyful tunes. It’s a world you truly must see to believe! So, grab a cup of flavored hot cocoa Start planning for a marvelous gathering with family, and get set to embrace this one-of-a-kind experience for friends and some familiar Disney faces. Mickey’s Very the last time. Merry Christmas Party offers magic, cheer and enchant- This daily spectacle will begin approximately at dusk and ment for Guests of every age. will end at park close. Don’t miss your chance to delight in the night as lights shimmer like ice on Castle—all while humming Half Marathon Weekend along with the holiday music as it fills the air! February 18 - February 21, 2016 Held from 7:00 PM to 12:00 AM at Magic Kingdom park, this Epcot annual yuletide event will take place in 2015 on the follow- Join the Disney Princesses for an enchanting event cel- ing dates: ebrating inspirational women around the globe! November 8, 10, 12, 13, 15, 17, 19, 20 and 29 This February, you’re invited to come together for the Dis- December 1, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 11, 13, 15, 17 and 18 ney Princess Half Marathon Weekend—an unforgettable event featuring a host of athletic competitions for prin- The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights cesses of all ages and fun activities for the entire family. November 06, 2015 - January 03, 2016 From magical course surprises to a fun-filled post-event Disney’s Hollywood Studios party, experience a perfect opportunity to put your com- Glide through the Streets of America and soak in the radi- mitment, perseverance and determination to the test as ant beauty of this beloved tradition for its final holiday you walk, jog or sprint around Walt Disney World Resort. hurrah. Participants can even take home an exclusive Finisher Navigate your way through the vibrant, undulating lights Medal, presented by Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals!

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Marketplace holiday celebration continues with a special Celebrates Kwanzaa musical group appearing at the Waterside Stage Dec. 26 – 27. Also at the Marketplace, Guests can visit to its First Holiday Season share their Christmas wish. The Chalet is in a new location isney Springs receives a sprinkle of holiday magic as this year by the Waterside Stage, where Guests can meet Dthe shopping and entertainment location is trans- Santa Nov. 13 – Dec. 24 from 12-10:30 p.m. For the second year, formed into a festive wonderland for the holiday season. Guests will be given a pager for a virtual queue so that they With familiar favorites, new seasonal offerings and spar- can continue their holiday shopping and be paged once it’s kling décor reflective of the unique Disney Springs neigh- their turn to meet St. Nick. From Dec. 25-29, Santa will borhoods, Holidays at Disney Springs will dazzle Guests as greet Guests during the same hours in the Chalet location. they complete their seasonal shopping and enjoy the dining Waterview Park at The Landing gives Guests the chance and entertainment offerings available during this cheerful to learn about and experience the story of Hanukkah time of year. through music. Showtimes are scheduled throughout the evenings of Dec. 6 – 13. Holiday Décor In addition to the jolly musical offerings, Guests will be Each neighborhood has been transformed into a unique astounded by the Holiday Stilt Walkers appearing through- holiday wonderland for the season’s greetings, each reflect- out Disney Springs from 6-10 p.m. each evening from Nov. ing the neighborhood’s role in the Disney Springs water- 13 – Dec. 30. front town. The Marketplace décor will make Guests feel right at Shopping home with wreaths and trees with a handmade touch. The World of at the Marketplace is the This colorful, authentic atmosphere is the ideal inspiration world’s largest shopping destination for all-things Disney. while shopping for loved ones. The recently-expanded location offers a vast assortment of The Landing is decked out in a bit more illustrious style, Disney merchandise including plush toys, clothing, Mickey with silver and gold décor amidst the glittering holiday Mouse hats and trading pins. The new Disney Parks Castle lights. With a slight modern flare, the metallic decorations Play Set also is available at World of Disney and is the perfect fit the theme of this industrial neighborhood. surprise for little princesses. Guests will be transported to a magical winter wonder- Disney Springs offers unique gift ideas that are exclusive land as they visit the West Side neighborhood at Disney to this premier shopping location. Ladies with a passion for Springs. The vibrant blue ornaments, beautiful white holi- fashion will appreciate a one-of-a-kind, personalized pair day lights, and contemporary Christmas trees will bring of flip-flops from havaianas, a hand-painted pair of TOMS holiday cheer to shoppers of all ages. shoes from Curl, or a stylish hat from Chapel Hats. A cus- tom-designed phone case from D-Tech on Demand is the Holiday Entertainment perfect stocking-stuffer. As for gifts for gentlemen, visit the In addition to the yuletide décor, Disney Springs treats new Twenty Eight & Main location at the Marketplace for Guests to special entertainment offerings throughout the exclusive Disney Parks gentleman’s apparel, accessories, and neighborhoods. more. The Marketplace is filled with the sights and sounds of For presents that sparkle and shine, consider the popular the season as Holiday Carolers perform favorite Christmas Pandora, Alex & Ani or Crislu jewelry. Dooney & Bourke and tunes from 6-10 p.m. each evening from Nov. 13- Dec. 30. The Vera Bradley bags add a touch of Disney design. The new

10 · Celebrations Disney Boutique collection, which offers beautiful women’s menu, which includes braised short ribs and Alaska King apparel and accessories for dedicated Disney fans, can be crab with loaded mashed potatoes, crispy Brussels sprouts, found at TrenD in the Disney Springs Marketplace. lardons, and cabernet demi ($45 per person). Sweet treats make for delicious holiday surprises. Open- Portobello Country Italian Trattoria will offer a delecta- ing in mid-December, The Ganachery offers rich, hand- ble three-course meal, including a filet with roasted garlic crafted chocolate ganache with beautiful custom packag- whipped potatoes and sweet cannoli for dessert ($50 per ing. Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop also offers tasty person). chocolate treats and hot chocolates to sweeten this special For families looking for a classic feast in honor of the fes- time of year. tive celebration, Planet Hollywood and Raglan Road Irish Disney Gift Cards give the gift of Disney magic to everyone Pub and Restaurant will offer a delicious turkey dinner this holiday season. Disney Gift Cards are accepted at many with all the fixings to make Guests feel right at home. Disney Springs shopping locations and all Disney Springs Wolfgang Puck Express will feature a tender oven-roasted restaurants, including the recently opened Morimoto Asia, pork chop with mashed potatoes and broccolini finished Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar and The BOATHOUSE. with a special holiday dessert ($15 per person). The beautiful upstairs dining room at Wolfgang Puck Dining Grand Café hosts an elaborate holiday feast, with a three- In addition to a sleigh full of holiday shopping and enter- course meal complete with a wine selection. Guests will en- tainment, Disney Springs also offers special Christmas Day joy a savory watercress salad, followed by Colorado rack of meals. lamb and concluded with a bittersweet chocolate ganache Fulton’s Crab House will feature a special surf- and turf ($75 per person).

Photo ©Disney 11 · Celebrations Disney News GLIDDEN Paint Unveils COLORTOPIA Exhibit in at Epcot he GLIDDEN paint brand unveiled the COLORTOPIA ex- Thibit, a new colorful experience in INNOVENTIONS at Epcot, part of Walt Disney World Resort, that entertains, in- forms and inspires Guests about the power of color. The Colortopia exhibit by Glidden paint welcomes park Guests to explore the many aspects of color and the impact it has on the world around them. At the Colortopia exhibit, the Glidden brand invites Guests to walk through three unique areas to encounter exciting interactions that bring to life color theory, the psychology of color and the percep- tion of color, all while engaging Guests in fun and surpris- ing hands-on activities. The Colortopia exhibit by Glidden paint demonstrates that color is not only a visual treat, but also a dynamic and emotional experience. A visit to the highly interactive, over 3,700-square-foot Colortopia exhibit is expected to last about 30 minutes. “Combining Glidden paint’s rich tradition of innovation and color inspiration with the creative power of Walt Dis- ney Imagineering was a perfect collaboration to create a one-of-a-kind experience that engages visitors with color in ways they never have before,” said Max Wetzel, chief mar- keting officer and general manager of home centers, PPG Architectural Coatings, U.S. and Canada, makers of Glidden paint. “With the Glidden brand, we know the important taining, interactive environment: role color plays when selecting paint for your home. Color “The Power of Color” in this special designed standing the- also has a powerful role in our everyday lives, and it is truly ater, Guests will enjoy a short presentation that explores brought to life in the Colortopia exhibit.” the psychology of color by immersing Guests in a full spec- “Starting with Disney’s premier full-color film in 1932, our trum of colors. company has been fascinated by color,” said Melissa Vali- In “The Color Lab”, Guests can play Color Mix ‘n Match, an quette, vice president, Epcot. “That fascination is evident interactive game that allows Guests to mix red, green and throughout our parks and our resorts and is why we’re blue to create bold new colors. A second interactive station, thrilled to collaborate with Glidden as we work together to Spinning Spectrums, teaches Guests about the persistence bring Colortopia to life for our Guests.” of vision through painted spinning discs. Here Guests can try to guess what color their eyes will perceive once the Colortopia Exhibit Experience multi-colored discs start to spin quickly. The Colortopia exhibit by Glidden paint is comprised of In “Color Our World”, Guests can play with fun color shad- three zones where Guests can experience color in an enter- ows while they wait to receive a magic paint brush, which

12 · Celebrations they can use in the studio to bring the world around them the World Showcase at Epcot. By collecting and saving the to life with their personal color choices. unique Glidden paint palettes inspired by each country within the World Showcase, Guests can bring home color Colortopia by Glidden Paint Mobile App inspiration from their vacation for use in their own homes. The Colortopia experience extends beyond the exhibit Bring a Home – The app enables users to with the Colortopia mobile app and website, allowing photograph and digitally paint their own home spaces and Guests to bring a world of colorful fun into their own décor using unique Glidden paint color palettes inspired by homes. The palette of options include: each country within World Showcase at Epcot as well as 96 In-Park Mobile Interaction – Guests can play an interactive other Glidden color-matching game that responds to the illuminated walls Grab Color Inspiration From a Photo – With just a click, of the pavilion itself, or they can save the colorful murals cre- the app can match colors from photos from users’ mobile ated in “Color Our World” to continue the fun at home. device camera or photo library with the closest shades World Showcase Color Palette – The Colortopia app un- from the Glidden Users can also colorize their personal pho- locks Glidden paint color palettes as Guests travel around tos with a range of vivid palettes.

Photo ©Disney 13 · Celebrations “Rivers of Light” Coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom

xpected to open spring 2016, “Rivers of Light” will be an Einnovative experience unlike anything ever seen in a Disney park, combining live performances, floating lan- terns, water screens and swirling animal imagery. “Rivers of Light” will come to life as a pair of mystical hosts comes to Discovery River bearing gifts of light. During the show, the hosts set out from the shore on elaborate lantern vessels for a dance of water and light to summon the animal spirits.

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elcome to MouseViews, a special section of WCelebrations Magazine where you’ll get an insider’s peek at the Walt Disney World Resort. In every issue we’ll bring you a treasure trove of tips, secrets, magical moments, special insights, little known facts and a whole lot more! Whether it’s a different look at a familiar attraction, a hidden secret waiting to be discovered, or a helpful piece of advice for your upcoming trip, you’re sure to find lots of fun-filled information inside.

So put on your Mickey ears, set your imagination free, and get ready to discover all of those things that make Walt Disney World the most magical place on Earth.

Ready? Then here we go...!

17 · Celebrations Simple Effects alt Disney World is filled with wondrous sights and awe-inspiring visual ef- Wfects. From lifelike Audio-Animatronic figures to CGI rendered characters, Disney has always been at the forefront of the latest and greatest technologies when it comes to special effects. To top it off, Disney’s greatest achievement has been how they integrate these effects into the overall attraction experience. No effect is there simply for effect’s sake; everything is meant to enhance the story, whether it be the actual narrative of an attraction, or the untold backstory behind a themed land. Because everything that you see and hear is meant to serve the sto- ry, it sometimes happens that the most appropriate visual effects are those that don’t require the newest technologies. Very often, the most impressive visual ef- by Tim Foster fects you’ll see are also the simplest. Even though you may assume they are created with the help of state-of-the-art computers and holographic projectors, you may be surprised to learn that some of these effects go all the way back to the early days of theater (and beyond), and are in fact deceptively simple.

They’re Watching You… One of the most impressive effects that you’ll find in is also one of the first that you’ll encounter: the rotating busts in the library. Each one of them has their gaze focused squarely on you, and they follow you intently as you drift through the macabre study, slowly rotating in position as their gaze never shifts. But a moment’s reflection will give you pause; how could these busts rotate to stay focused on you, yet appear to be simultaneously staring at the occupants of the Doom Buggies in front of you and behind you? Surely this must involve a highly so- phisticated combination of motion technology, projections, and synchronous move- ments. Surprisingly though, the effect is very simple. (If you’d rather not know the Tim Foster is the creator of secret, you may want to skip ahead to the next page and hunt for Hidden Mickeys!) Celebrations magazine and The simple secret is that busts are actually “negative” images, sort of the way a the author of the Guide to the Magic book series, which mask looks from the back. What you are seeing is a hollowed out im- includes the Guide to the Magic age of a face “carved” into the wall…as opposed to an actual bust that is coming for Kids and the Deluxe Guide to out toward you. As you move past the busts, the shadows of the facial details shift the Magic Autograph & Sticker accordingly. Your brain interprets these shifting shadows as movement, thus creat- Book. Tim is also the creator of ing the optical illusion that the busts are rotating. In fact, the “busts” aren’t moving the www.celebrationspress.com at all…only you. That’s why every Guest sees the same thing; it’s your relative posi- website. tion to the light source illuminating the hollowed out shells and the shadows it cre- ates that causes the illusion of movement. Your brain’s visual perception is working in reverse, by interpreting the movement of the light and shadows as movement of the bust itself. Confusing? Try looking at a Halloween mask from the back and slowly move it side to side (preferably in the dark with a strong light behind you). The effect may not be as convincing, but after a few moments you may notice a “shift” in how you’re seeing the mask. In other words, it will seem as if the mask is facing toward you and rotating, just like the busts in the Haunted Mansion. If it still doesn’t make sense, a quick Internet search will bring up numerous videos of the effect in action. The effect is so convincing that Disney even patented their own improved meth- od of creating the illusion. Basically, the technique involves flattening out the nega-

18 · Celebrations tive image somewhat to create a wider field of view, mean- series, creating a flickering effect. Nowadays a similar effect ing that the illusion will last longer. can be achieved by combining several chase lights that are controlled by a computer lighting console. Yo Ho, Yo Ho But one of the simplest and most realistic ways to create Another surprisingly simple effect can be found on Pi- a fire effect (and the one used in Pirates of the Carribean), is rates of the Caribbean; the fire that is raging throughout through the use of silk material. The illusion is achieved by the ransacked town. Again, one might assume that the ef- tying pieces of red and yellow silk together and attaching fect is created through projected imagery or computerized them to a fan placed underneath. When the fan blows the graphics…certainly those can’t be real flames! Well, thank- silk swatches up in the air, they’ll twist and turn in much the fully they’re not, and once again the actual effect is surpris- same manner as a burning flame. This effect is further en- ingly simple. hanced by illuminating the silk strands from underneath, The notion of creating the illusion of fire has long been with ambient flickering lights completing the illusion. a concern of the theater. Actual flames would of course be In fact, the fire effects were so realistic that prior to the a hazard to performers and patrons alike, and in any event attraction’s grand opening in Disneyland, the Anaheim Fire would be difficult to reliably control (much less turn off Chief required that Disney make the effect automatically and on on cue.) Several techniques have been used over the shut off in the event of a real fire. This was done so that years, the simplest of which was to use red, white, and yel- in the event of a real emergency, fire fighters wouldn’t be low lamps to illuminate off-stage areas to simulate a fire in fooled into fighting the flames that weren’t real! the distance or through windows or doors. (This effect was Those are just a couple examples of deceptively simple used in to create the illusion of fire in one of the effects you’ll find throughout Walt Disney World. In future early Viking scenes). A device called a flicker generator may columns we’ll examine some more, and in the meantime, be also be used by set designers to create the illusion of fire. sure and keep your eyes open; everything may not be what The device flashes red, white, and yellow lamps in a random it seems!

Photo ©Mike Billick 19 · Celebrations More Hidden Mickeys in Future World at Epcot

tay alert for Hidden Mickeys while you’re enjoying the amazing attractions and Sexhibits in Future World. The images in this article should stay in place for a while, so they’ll likely be waiting for you on your next visit!

1. In the plaza in front of Mission: SPACE, a small classic Mickey formed of white tiles is toward the bottom of a blue tile stripe. Look for a bluish and salmon-colored disc in the cement, near the lowest part of the stripe. Mickey is hiding about four feet from the disc as you go toward the Mars planet in the plaza.

2. Also in the plaza in front of Mission: SPACE, spot three craters that approximate a by Steve Barrett classic Mickey at the upper left of the Luna 8 landing site on the back side of the moon.

3. A bunch of cool Hidden images are in the gift shop at the exit of Mission: SPACE. Like this one and the three that follow. On the right side of the mural behind the gift shop’s cash register, the three round thrusters behind the blue X-2 spaceship form an upside-down classic Mickey.

4. On the left side of this same mural behind the gift shop’s cash register, you’ll find an upside-down classic Mickey on the lower part of the moon.

5. Now stand toward the center of the gift shop and look up. On either side of Mick- ey’s side profile on the ceiling are reddish side profiles of . . .

Steve Barrett is the author of the 6. . . . and (or is it Goofy?). Hidden Mickeys Guide Book Series (Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and 7. In the waiting room at The Seas with Nemo & Friends pa- the Disney Cruise Ships) available in vilion, look at the upper left of the second window to the right (as you enter the the Disney Parks and in book stores, Amazon, and on Kindle and other room) to spot “Peach” the starfish. An upside-down classic Mickey lies above the downloadable formats. left side of Peach’s “eyebrow” (Peach’s left, our right). The WDW and Disneyland Hidden Mickeys Guide books are also offered 8. Search the room upstairs directly above Turtle Talk with Crush. In the far left dis- as iPhone and Android apps. Steve play window (as you enter the room), two classic Hidden Mickeys in bubbles are and his wife Vickie (hiddenmickeygal) in the upper right corner of the second panel from the right side of the large win- are the webmasters of www.HiddenMickeyGuy.com, and dow, in the lower row of panels. are on @hiddenmickeyguy and Facebook as Hidden Mickey Guy 9. In this same display window, look high under the words “Finding Solutions” for a Disney’s Hidden Mickeys Hunter. bubble classic Hidden Mickey in the upper left panel.

10. On an outside wall of Innoventions West near the Epcot Character Spot, a hat appears in a mural of silhouettes. The wall faces Pavilion and borders the walkway from Innoventions Plaza to Future World West.

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21 · Celebrations Kay Kamen ontemporary Guests of the Walt Disney theme parks and the Disney brand are Cfamiliar with the gift shop at an attraction exit, or the ubiquitous presence of The Disney Store at the local mall and online, selling any and all Disney souvenirs. The ‘fab five’ – Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Pluto, and Goofy – are perpetual best-sellers, alongside the bountiful allure of Disney Princess costumes and regalia. Disney mer- chandise runs the spectrum from simple coloring books to exquisite works of art and diamond-encrusted rings that sell for thousands of dollars. With such a treasure trove of Disney-branded products to choose from, collectors hone in on pins and Vin- lymation figures. But for the true collector of Disneyana merchandise, the 1930s rep- by Jamie Hecker resent the time when Disney-branded goods became widely available, and extremely lucrative for the Walt Disney Studio. Walt and Roy Disney had one person to thank for the phenomenal success of product placement and marketing: Kay Kamen. Herman Samuel “Kay” Kamen was born in Baltimore, Maryland on January 27, 1892. His early career was as a merchant and an advertising man, a background that would help refine his later work marketing Disney characters. His first marketing firm, Kamen-Blair, worked hard to sell and promote retail products such as chil- dren’s toys and games. Kamen’s national reputation was set early on with his suc- cessful promotion of the 1920’s comedy short series Our Gang, featuring the likeness of Buckwheat and Pete (the pit bull dog) on various products. Walt and Roy Disney, in the infancy of their company, understood the popularity of Mickey Mouse and the benefits they would reap from his likeness on products. The first licensing contract they signed was with The George Borgfeldt Company, who produced Mickey and products such as handkerchiefs and plates. However, the quality wasn’t up to the Disney standard, and a new licensing agreement was sought. In 1932, Kamen, now based out of Kansas City, cold-called Walt about his services. Two days later, Kamen was in for a face-to-face meeting to finish the deal. Kamen squarely sold himself and his services to Walt and Jamie Hecker has been a lifelong Roy and signed a contract to be Disney’s sole licensing representative. The terms fan of Disney, and is passing on his love to his sons. He and his family stipulated that of the first $100,000 in profit, 60% went to Disney and 40% to Ka- visit Orlando annually and always men. Afterwards, all profits were to be split 50/50. Kamen certainly had a financial look forward to their next trip. incentive to do a sterling job for Disney, and he masterfully did the job. He single- When not in Orlando, he resides handedly created the modern marketing campaign for licensing. Tom Tumbusch, in northern Virginia with his publisher of Tomart’s Disneyana Update, observed “Kay Kamen invented the whole beautiful wife Suzanne, two boys licensing industry. Not just for Disney, alone; others followed suit.” and four cats. You can read more about his Kamen’s success was built on three principals. First he understood that the qual- “hidden Disney” musings at ity of the merchandise he was offering had to match the product that Disney was myhiddendisney.blogspot.com/ putting on the screen; Borgfeldt’s inferior products were sullying the Disney name. Kamen sold Walt on the notion that Disney would have the final say on the prod- ucts bearing their intellectual property. Second, he utilized the time-tested secret of marketers – keep in touch with the customer. His primary customers were de- partment stores, the kings of retail in his era. Kamen was continuously in touch with his vendors, facilitating two-way communication to determine what prod- ucts would sell best. Finally, Kamen took everything he learned to the final step; preparing marketing material directly for department stores that they could easily display. Kamen did the hard work for the stores, making sales that much easier. For

22 · Celebrations the 1933 Christmas season, more than four dozen major de- During these trying financial times, Kamen used the allure partment stores in and beyond prominently of Disney to help sell products. He forged a contract with featured Disney characters in the storefront windows. A General Mills for $1 million, giving them the rights to place year later, the number of stores had grown four-fold. a smiling Mickey Mouse cut out on the back of cereal boxes. To help circulate Disney products beyond storefront win- Tragically, Kamen’s life was cut short when he and his dows, Kamen created an annual catalog of licensed Disney wife died in a plane crash on October 28, 1949. All passen- merchandise. The first few issues, beginning in 1934, fea- gers and crew aboard the Air France Lockheed Constella- tured the primary tion, flying from Disney star, Mickey Paris to New York Mouse. Appropriately with a stopover on enough, it was called Azores, Portugal, the Mickey Mouse perished when the Merchandise Catalog. plane crashed on Later editions went approach to the on to feature the Santa Maria air- growing stable of Dis- port. ney characters, from Kamen’s seven- lesser-known Silly teen year Disney Symphony players to career bridged feature length stars the gap from such as , animated Mickey Doc, Dopey, and Pin- Mouse shorts and occhio. Understand- Silly Symphonies ably, these catalogs to the grander were rebranded as scale of feature Walt Disney Charac- length films. His ter Merchandise. career spanned the Kamen didn’t just depths of the Great benefit Disney. His Depression, the penchant for qual- unknown of the ity and marketing World War II years, saved at least two and the post-War companies from boom through the bankruptcy during late 1940s. His Dis- the Great Depression. ney legacy is indel- Connecticut-based ible: through 1948, watch manufacturer the revenue from Ingersoll Waterbury Kamen’s Disney- earned the rights to make the first official Mickey Mouse licensed products totaled over $100 million. His symbiotic re- watch. Fittingly for Walt, it was introduced at the Chicago lationship with Disney allowed each to prosper; Walt created Century of Progress Exposition in 1933. The watch was such timeless characters that connected with the consumer, and a hit that Ingersoll Waterbury needed to increase the fac- Kamen in turn was able to broadly and smartly license Dis- tory personnel tenfold, from 300 to 3,000, to satisfy the ney characters for an audience hungry for the product. The market demand for the timepiece. Similarly, the Lionel profits Disney earned were plowed back into the studio, gen- Corporation, manufacturer of toy trains, saved itself from erating even higher quality. bankruptcy simply by aligning itself with Disney; its Mick- For his services to the Walt Disney Company, Kay Kamen ey Mouse wind-up handcar was a blockbuster holiday hit. was named a Disney legend in 1998.

23 · Celebrations Jock Lindsey Hanger Bar s a kid, I grew up watching the movies, hoping one day to travel Aaround the world searching for artifacts and lost treasures. My excitement for the Indiana Jones movies continued with my own children. My son is a huge fan of the series and spends his days outside hunting for treasure. wearing his adventurer hat. Imagine my excitement when I heard that Disney Springs was welcoming a new restaurant, themed after Indy’s pilot from the Indiana Jones movies, Jock Lind- sey. The dining establishment (which is more of a lounge) is called Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar. This new location opened recently and I knew I had to surprise my family on opening day. My son was so excited to see this dining establishment, since it was themed after one of his favorite movies. Do you remember Jock Lindsey? You may By Allison Jones remember him from the first film in the series, . Do you re- member that first scene when Indiana Jones was running for his life to the plane? Jock Lindsey was the pilot! Once they were in the air, Indy realized there was a huge snake at his feet. That snake was Reggie, Jock’s pet. You will see references to the snake throughout the lounge, including the boat outside named Reggie. You may also see Reggie’s cage inside the restaurant, but watch out…the cage is open! The Jock Lindsey Hangar Bar is located in the old section of Pleasure Island in Disney Springs, right next to The Boathouse. From the distance you can see the big hangar that houses an outdoor seating area, and huge dry-docked boat. According to the backstory, Jock Lindsey always wanted to own a bar. While flying Indiana Jones around Florida looking for the Fountain of Youth, he found this great spot right on a lake (perfect for fishing and snakes). This 1940s airplane hangar-turned dive bar was just perfect for Jock. As you walk into Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar, you will be mesmerized with all of the “knick knacks” that Jock collected while flying around the world. You can even see a huge map behind the bar showing the locations of many of his adventures. We spent over an hour just looking at all of the artifacts and decorations. Some of the highlights include the fertility idol from Raiders of the Lost Ark and a huge dinosaur As an Orlando local, Allison has seen the growth of the Walt Disney World tooth. There are even tributes to the films Rocketeer and Star Wars. The tribute to Resort. She experienced the inside as a Rocketeer is a poster behind the bar. There are several Star Wars decorations, includ- Disney Cast Member and has planned ing a printed portion of a metal wall that references R2-D2. You can literally spend Disney vacations for over 10 years. hours just looking at all of the “souvenirs” from Jock Lindsey. There are so many hid- Allison Jones is a travel consultant den treasures throughout the building. with Destinations in Florida Travel There are several seating areas at the Jock Lindsey Hangar Bar. You can sit in- and MouseDine. Destinations in Florida is an Authorized Disney side the hangar with seats along the bar. There are even couches and chairs tucked Vacation Planner selling Disney throughout the hangar to give you more comfortable seating while you enjoy ap- vacations. petizers and drinks. There is a huge diving bell with seating for bigger parties. The MouseDine is a restaurant seating outside sits right on the lake, featuring a beautiful view of Disney Springs. consulting company for Disney World You can also sit at the outside bar. If you’re feeling adventurous, grab a spot in the Dining Reservations. Visit dry-docked boat. You can hear the boat sputtering as you enjoy drinks while over- www.destinationsinflorida.com or www.mousedine.com for more looking The Boathouse and lake. It is a fun experience! information on Disney Dining. The Jock Lindsey Hangar Bar is a lounge and has a wide variety of beverages. You can even get a souvenir cup to take home, with select beverages. The cups are an additional cost, but are a fun souvenir of your trip.

24 · Celebrations Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar also has lots of appetizers to Grenadine. The Cool-headed Monkey (which comes with a enjoy during your visit. The appetizers include Good Dates, fun cup) reminds me of the “monkey brains” meal Indiana Snack of Ra, Tanis Tacos, Brody’s Brats, “Squid, Why’d it enjoyed in the Temple of Doom film. This alcoholic bever- Have to be Squid,” Rolling Boulders Sliders, Air Pirate’s Pret- age includes Starr African Rum, Van Der Hum Tangerine zels, Dr. Elsa’s She-deviled Eggs, and Lao Che’s Revenge. The Liqueur, fresh lime juice, watermelon, and pineapple juice. Good Dates are safe and “monkey taste tested” with cheese While selecting your beverage of choice, you may notice the stuffed inside the dates and served with Marcona almonds bright green liquid showcased on the bar. This is Reggie’s Re- and pickled vegetables. The Tanis Tacos are a house special- venge! This beverage includes Florida Cane ‘Orlando Orange’ ty; tacos filled with Falafel, shredded lettuce and cucumber- Vodka, Midori Melon Liqueur, white cranberry juice, and tomato salad. The Rolling Boulders Sliders are three spicy fresh lime juice. If your kids want to try one of these bev- meatball sliders served with a yogurt sauce. My kids loved erages, ask your server. Disney is able to make any of these the Air Pirate’s Pretzels served with two different dipping signature drinks without alcohol for the younger Indiana sauces, including house made mustard and beer cheese fon- Jones fans. due. The Lao Che’s Revenge was my favorite, consisting of Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar is open to families. I would rec- spicy Asian wings from Club Obi Wan. ommend visiting during the day for families versus the eve- To accompany your appetizers, you will want to try one ning hours. This location does not take the Disney Dining of the Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar signature beverages. Some Plan and they currently only take walk up reservations. Be- specialty drinks including Shorty’s Singapore Sling, Cool- fore you leave Disney Springs, be sure you pop over to Cha- headed Monkey, Reggie’s Revenge, and many more. Shorty’s pel Hats (across from Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar) to get an Singapore Sling has Plymouth Gin, Heering Cherry Liqueur, authentic Indiana Jones hat. It is a fantastic way to top off Bénédictine, Cointreau, fresh lime juice, pineapple juice, and your Indiana Jones experience at Disney Springs.

Photo © Disney 25 · Celebrations Traveling With Tweenagers o you think Walt Disney World is just for “little kids”? Many people do, but it is Dnot! Many families travel to the Walt Disney World Resort every year, with chil- dren of all ages in tow. Take my family for example, comprised of two children that are 12 and 5! Or what about the family with children who are all over the age of 11? Traveling to Walt Disney World with “tweenagers” can be fun and magical for the whole family. Think about it….they don’t need naps, they can stay up to enjoy those super late Extra Magic Hours, and they’re tall enough to ride everything! There is By Carrie Hurst much fun to be had at the Magic Kingdom during Extra Magic Hours, and I know your “tweenagers” will love it! In this issue, I’ll be sharing tips for traveling to Walt Disney World with those tweenagers, in hopes that your next Walt Disney World vacation with older children is extra magical! Get your tweenagers involved in the planning process. Encourage them to choose some restaurants they would like to try. Give them the opportunity to make a list of the top attractions they don’t want to miss as you select your FastPasses, and even let them have a say in where you stay! Choose a resort that gives everyone plenty of space. This can come in a va- riety of ways. Perhaps a Family Suite at Disney’s All Star Music or Art of Resort is the answer. Or, a one- or two-bedroom villa at one of the Deluxe properties. If a Deluxe is not in your budget, consider two rooms at a value or a moderate cat- egory resort. This gives everyone plenty of sleeping space, two full bathrooms, and room to spread out. Tweens like their own space, and having the option of spread- ing out to hang out while not in the parks can make everyone happier! Use the Disney vacation as an opportunity to expose them to nicer dining and even more eclectic foods. Any child of any age can be picky when it comes to eating, but tweenagers are more likely to venture out and try something new. Plus, Carrie Hurst is a travel agent they can sit longer through a sit down meal, giving you the opportunity to try some with Destinations in Florida, spe- cializing in family travel, especially of the great, more diverse dining locations at Walt Disney World. Another great din- large groups traveling together ing opportunity at Disney is getting dressed up for a nice dinner at a location like to all Disney Destinations, cruises, Grille to watch the fireworks! and more. A huge fan of family Sleeping in is a good idea. Most tweenagers like to sleep. So if they want to sleep travel, Carrie feels that group vaca- in, you can easily plan around that. In turn, this gives you an easier start to your day, tions bring about priceless memo- and the opportunity to enjoy the Evening Extra Magic Hours until the wee hours in ries for the whole family that will last a lifetime. Contact Carrie at the morning. [email protected] Give them their own time in the parks. If you are a family like ours, traveling to book your next family getaway! with a child who is quite a bit younger, you may consider splitting up for a few hours during the day. One parent can take the younger one back to rest or swim, while the others spends some quality time in the parks with the older ones. This gives them the opportunity to ride some of the more thrilling attractions, explore the parks from a different perspective, and spend some one on one time with a parent. Plan some down time. Older kids will enjoy shopping at Disney Springs, visit- ing the miniature golf courses at Walt Disney World, and even the Boardwalk area. Plus, hanging out at the pool and getting some sun and relaxation is a “must do” for everyone in your family! Let the kids be kids. Even though my older two are pushing the teenage years,

26 · Celebrations they still like to have a fun character breakfast with Mickey over the age of 10, and some over the age of 16. These behind- and his friends. Don’t underestimate that they are still your the-scenes opportunities open your children up to fun facts kiddos, and doing a Disney trip and being a kid is part of the and interesting information about the parks. fun! Your tweenager might surprise you, and want to ride “it’s a small world” more than once! Are you ready to visit Walt Disney World with your tween- Explore Walt Disney World activities that are specif- ager? Making family memories can happen at any age, and ically made for older children and adults. Many of the the Walt Disney World Resort is a fantastic place to enjoy tours of the Walt Disney World Resort only allow children time together no matter how old your children are!

Photo © Disney 27 · Celebrations Disney Attractions Posters hen Disneyland opened in 1955, it had a built-in audience already established, Wsince the construction of the park was broadcast on ABC’s The Wonderful World of Disney, giving viewers a glimpse of what the new theme park would contain. Full episodes were aired that focused on the four major sections of the park: Fanta- syland, , , and Tomorrowland. The televised promotion of the park helped to make its opening a smashing success, despite genuine logisti- cal issues on opening day and beyond. Walt and his Imagineers worked to improve the park and expand it as technology and funding allowed. Just four years later, By Jamie Hecker the , , and The Disneyland-Alweg Monorail System all opened to critical and lasting acclaim. To help promote the attractions within the park, the biggest and splashiest ap- proaches, such as television, weren’t always necessary. For example, Disney relied heavily on the low-concept approach of attractions posters in Disneyland, and this approach continues to this day. Guests arriving at Disneyland and entering through the tunnels into Main Street, U.S.A. would see dozens of posters extolling the virtues of the early attractions. Said Mary Sklar, retired Imagineer, “a lot of the posters were colorful and beautiful to look at, gave people direction, and an understanding of what was in the park. Often they were promoting something in the future. They were decorative first of all.” When effectively done, Disney posters can quickly grab the viewer’s attention and convey, oftentimes without words, the excitement and nature of the attraction or show. Posters, like pictures, could be ‘worth a thousand words.’ The Disney poster quickly became a mainstay in all Disney theme parks, often serving as a time capsule entry in the history of Disney parks. Font, color choices, and graphic styles lent themselves to different eras. Fans of the original EPCOT Center relish its high-concept poster that featured Spaceship Earth literally in space with parallel white lines, perhaps serving as metaphorical Monorail lines, Jamie Hecker has been a lifelong fan of Disney, and is passing on his approaching and circling the geodesic sphere. The simple tag line “the 21st century love to his sons. He and his family begins October 1st, 1982” resonates still to this day. visit Orlando annually and always With this background, it should come as no surprise that Disney posters have look forward to their next trip. become an attraction unto themselves. With a careful eye, tributes to posters and When not in Orlando, he resides whimsical variations of them can be found on screen and in the Magic Kingdom. in northern Virginia with his beautiful wife Suzanne, two boys and four cats. Posters You can read more about his The relationship between “hidden Disney” musings at Pixar and Disney goes back myhiddendisney.blogspot.com/ long before Pixar was for- mally acquired by the Walt Disney Company. Plenty of Pixar animators came from traditional animation back- grounds, and, like many of us, were unabashedly fans of the Disney brand. This was particularly noticeable in

28 · Celebrations the 2003 smash hit Monsters, Inc. Tributes to three classic at- Mouse conducting the PhilharMagic Orchestra – at least tractions posters can be found in the film. First up is a quick until Donald Duck unwittingly takes over – it’s only natural glimpse of the 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea poster honor- that the pre-show queue feature musically-inspired post- ing the former Magic Kingdom attraction. You can catch ers. Most of them feature contemporary Disney charac- it early in the film when Mike and Sully are walking along ters that Guests young and old can all recognize, and each a sidewalk in Monstropolis and pass a Fine Arts shop. The poster features a musically inspired pun. A few sharp ex- poster can be seen inside, through the front window. amples include: the Genie from who doffs a French Two other classic beret while he sings Disneyland posters the ‘blues,’ or Hades, make a cameo ap- the Greek God of the pearance. At the end Underworld from of the film, Mike Wa- , who poses zowski gets his turn as a lounge singer to generate electricity who performs ‘torch for Monstropolis, but songs,’ and Wheezy, in this case it’s in the last seen in the credit form of elicited laugh- roll for 2 belt- ter, not screams. He ing out “You’ve Got A opts to do a stand-up Friend In Me,” who comedy routine in a croons into Mister boy’s bedroom. On the Microphone in dap- wall are two near-rep- per fashion. His poster licas of Disney post- is slyly labeled ‘now in ers. The first is for the his final squeak.’ extinct AstroJet ride However, one post- from Tomorrowland. er features a minor It’s a spot-on take on entry in the pantheon the 1956 poster that of Disney characters was prominently fea- that deserves an ex- tured in Disneyland’s planation to today’s early years. The other audience – Willie the poster featured in Whale from 1946’s Monsters, Inc. is for the . This , was Disney’s third which still plies the package film and was Rivers of America. The a compilation of ten original 1958 poster short segments. The features the grand final entry, The Whale ship with a canoe in Who Wanted to Sing at the foreground. It’s not the Davey Crockett canoes, but in- the Met, was about Willie, a whale who dreamed of singing stead features Native Americans at the helm. at the New York Metropolitan Opera. Fittingly, the Philhar- Magic poster featuring Willie showcases him performing in PhilharMagic Posters the classic Italian opera Pagliacci. It seems he finally made Disney posters are featured prominently in the queue it to the Met. for Mickey’s PhilharMagic at the Magic Kingdom, although The next time you admire your favorite Disney poster, each with an unusual twist. Since the attraction is a 4D film consider the long heritage of them and how steeped they set inside the Concert Hall and features Mickey are in Disney theme park history.

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nyone within Internet range is aware of some big changes coming to Disney- Aland Resort and Walt Disney World – namely from ‘a galaxy far far away.’ But what does that mean for Disneyland park in the meantime? Unlike Walt Disney World, Disneyland is challenged by the lack of undeveloped land. Through Disney magic, Guests forget that they are in the middle of a bustling metropolis. While the transportation is impressive, it can make it challenging to ex- pand without making changes to Walt’s home park. Many changes have occurred over the years to accommodate growth. Since the addition of a Star Wars themed By J Darling land is slated to take up 14 acres, there are a few attractions in Disneyland that will be retired to make way for a world of Wookies, , Driods, and . While many people are likely tempted to wait until the construction is done to visit Disneyland, taking a few more photos of some spaces that are soon to be changed forever is like- ly to entice any Disney historian or returning Guest. officially announced the temporary closure of the , Fantasmic!, Pirate’s Lair on , and all of the watercrafts on Rivers of America. The list includes scenic the Mark Twain Riverboat, the Sailing Ship Columbia, and the Davy Crockett Explorer Canoes. The closure of the Disneyland Rail- road will also include all of the stations (Tomorrowland Station, , and Toontown Station) and viewing access to the Grand Canyon and Dinosaur di- orama. While Disney promises all of this will reopen in time, there is currently no time frame given for reopening. Disneyland officials did say that these attractions will become inaccessible as of park closing January 10th, 2016, so Guests with these J Darling is a California native and attractions on their must-do list will have to get to them soon – or be very patient! life long Disney fan. Her parents first Sadly that does mean that some attractions will be packed away – for good. The took her to Disneyland when she was 14-acre expansion will require the use of the land that currently houses Big Thunder 2 years old. According to them, her BBQ, Petting Farm, and the Big Thunder Ranch Jamboree. This eyes just popped out of her head, and will be the last year to enjoy reindeer and Santa at Big Thunder Ranch. There is no apparently they never went back in. time like the present to make some memories in these special spaces that are soon Outside of her Disney fandom, J is a singer, songwriter, blogger, and to be part of Disney’s history. theatrical actress. But that doesn’t mean that Disney is losing its appeal. In fact, as of November 16th, You can find her music at Disneyland will be ushering in its first ever Season of Star Wars! Bound to make the www.jdarlingmusic.com end of 2015 quite possibly the most magical year yet, the Season of Star Wars will and on Myspace at coincide with the (a unique Nightmare Before Christmas www.jdarlingmusicmyspace.com. Her take-over of the Haunted Mansion attraction which runs from Halloween through blogs are available at www.jjourneybook.blogspot.com. the New Year) and the other Holiday festivities that grace Disneyland every year. While the Holiday festivities will end early in 2016, there is not yet an end date an- nounced for the end of The Season of Star Wars (and details are still emerging). The Season of Star Wars will include a substantial makeover for Tomorrowland’s Innoventions building. Over the years, the Innoventions building has been every- thing from a showplace for (a moving theater-in-the-round musical showcasing the songs from America’s history – many of its Audio-Animatronics per- formers are now singing Zip-A-Dee-Do-Da at ) to a showplace for the house of the future, to an exhibition hall where Guests can meet and greet such

30 · Celebrations Marvel heroes as Iron Man and Thor. Now, as part of its latest that chased through space and tried to break out of makeover, Innoventions will become the Star Wars Launch the Mountain every night via specialized projections and Bay. Much like the Marvel heroes exhibits, the Star Wars sounds effects. Now, Space Mountain is going to transform Launch Bay is going to feature meet and greets with Star into Hyperspace Mountain. The limited time overlay prom- Wars characters, sneak peeks of Star Wars: The Force Awak- ises to put Guests right in the middle of an X-wing starfight- ens, and a stations for Guests to try out the latest Star Wars er battle (likely through similar technology that brought the video games, as well as other yet-to-be-announced exhibits. ghostly alien to life). But one exhibit does not a ‘season’ make! Tomorrowland is But even with all of these exciting changes in store to full of ways to satisfy the rabid Star Wars’ fans who are just tide Guests over while Star Wars Land matures into a full- waiting for the Land to make its appearance. fledged land in its own right, it’s a little sad to see the Big Star Tours in Tomorrowland will see the addition of a Thunder Ranch area become a thing of the past. The Big scene pulled from Star Wars: The Force Awakens, and the Thunder Ranch housed presidentially pardoned Thanksgiv- Jedi Training Academy attraction will be seeing a change of ing turkeys, a number of beautiful steeds, Santa’s reindeer, pace as well. Renamed as Jedi Training: Trials of the Temple, and a cabin known to be the best place to meet and greet the revised interactive training session for young padawan Santa and Mrs. Claus during the holidays. The Big Thunder (Guests) will introduce characters from Disney XD’s Star BBQ (aside from serving some mouth watering dishes) was a Wars Rebels, as well as throw in a new villain or two. Star great place to meet and greet various characters any time of Wars has invaded the Tomorrowland Theater (most recent- year, and offered Guests a place to sit and relax. Of course, it’s ly home to the revival of Captain EO) which will begin show- seen its fair share of changes too. Before it was a BBQ, it was a ing favorite scenes from Star Wars movies. theater where Quasi Modo would swing down from the tall Arguably, the most spectacular part of this new Season walls and rescue Esmeralda several times a day when it was at Disneyland is the new overlay taking over Space Moun- the theatrical edge of Fantasyland over a decade ago. tain. Space Mountain has seen only a few seasonal overlays But like Walt said, “Disneyland will never be completed. It over the years. In the summer of 2007, during Disneyland’s will continue to grow as long as there is imagination left in Rockin’ Summer, Space Mountain’s soundtrack was replaced the world.” Thanks to a little extra Lucas magic, Disneyland with music by the Red Hot Chili Peppers. During Halloween (and Walt Disney World) will be able to take Guests to a ‘gal- in 2009, Space Mountain was taken over by a ghostly alien axy far far away.’

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32 · Celebrations Photos © Tim Devine limb aboard your very own spaceship and blast ambitious track concept, and WED’s own computers Coff through the galaxy! Space Mountain is a roller weren’t up to the task. The initial concept comprised coaster ride in the dark, complete with shooting stars, four separate tracks, but at the time such a design was asteroids, and alien planets. Once you board your rocket impossible. ship and leave the boarding area, a quick turn will take The project was put on indefinite hold after Walt Dis- you past the Mission Control Booth, where you’ll wait ney passed away in December of 1966, and Walt’s dream for a few moments as your ship prepares for departure. of taking Guests on a thrilling ride to the stars seemed to After Mission Control gives you the “go” for launch, you’ll have come to a halt. travel through a flashing blue tunnel before entering However, the overwhelming success of the Magic the darkness of space. As your ship slowly ascends up the Kingdom led to the necessity for Imagineers to come first incline, you’ll see stars, comets, and meteors flying up with a thrill ride for the new park. A version of the around you, projected on the vast interior surface of the Matterhorn was considered for Florida’s Fantasyland, mountain structure. Enjoy the view now, because soon but it turned out there wasn’t enough space. Ironically, your ship will descend into a series of rapid drops, tight the same problem that led to the stalling of Disneyland’s curves, and dizzying twists and turns. Because the ride Space Mountain (a lack of space in its intended home), experience is completely in the dark, you’ll never know opened the door for its arrival in the Magic Kingdom. what’s coming next. Hang on tight, as along the way With sponsorship from RCA, work was started anew you’ll experience a 39° drop into inky blackness as you on Space Mountain. By this time, computer technology rocket your way through the mountain. Without warn- had advanced to the point that the design and construc- ing, you’ll then race through a red wormhole that will tion of the innovative thrill ride were now possible. Even take you to the unloading station. so, many aspects of the attraction, including the queue Once you’re safely back on Earth, you’ll ride a low-mov- area, the physical tracks, and the interior of the struc- ing walkway back to the surface, where you’ll see multi- ture, went through numerous changes before the design ple rooms and displays depicting the world of the future, was finalized. Space Mountain was originally intended many of which received extensive changes in 2009 along to be built in the southern section of Tomorrowland, the with the rest of the attraction. area now home to the Carousel of Progress. Instead, the mountain itself was eventually built outside the park’s Building a Mountain…In Space perimeter berm, with a tunnel called the “star corridor” Space Mountain’s origins actually go all the way back built underneath the tracks of the Walt Disney World to the late 1950s. Disneyland’s Matterhorn had proven to Railroad to serve as the entrance to the attraction. be a great success, and had convinced Walt Disney that A computerized “zone system” was employed in the a new thrill ride could be the headline attraction in To- new coaster, which controlled the flow of the multiple morrowland, which was planned to be renovated by 1967. trains that would be operating on the same track. The The attraction, originally called “Space Voyage,” would be system automatically maintained the proper interval a roller coaster in the dark, complete with special ef- between trains, controlling their speed with individual fects and lighting to simulate a flight through space. The brake zones that could make adjustments depending concept evolved over the next few years (being renamed on the weight and speed of the trains. Unlike the Mat- “Space Mountain” in 1966), but technical and logistical terhorn, Space Mountain didn’t utilize any boosters or roadblocks made the concept all but impossible to con- retarders; instead relying solely on gravity to propel the struct in its intended Disneyland location. trains after their initial climb. WED (founded by Walt Disney to oversee production As far as the attraction building itself was concerned, of Disneyland and the predecessor to Walt Disney Imagi- that presented its own set of unique challenges. The inte- neering) had partnered with the rior of the building was basically meant to be a large plan- Company to develop the technology for the new attrac- etarium, onto which the numerous stars and other space tion. Unfortunately, Arrow didn’t have the computers objects would be projected. But that presented a problem necessary to work out the calculations required by the of how to construct the building with no internal sup-

33 · Celebrations porting structure. As Imagineer John Hench explained, “In hancing the outer space experience. New interactive games order to provide a structure with broad open spaces, we de- were added to the queue area, and the exit ramp cameras signed a mountain with sides made up of precast concrete were updated with green screen technology. beams manufactured adjacent to the site. We used the big- In August 2010, new sound effects were added to the at- gest crane available, the Sky Horse, to set the roof beams in traction, referred to as “Starry-O-Phonic Sound.” 100 speak- place. All this provides, in effect, a huge circular screen. On its ers were installed to surround space travelers with the new inner surface we project a sky full of stars, galaxies, shooting audio effect. stars, and other ‘fireworks’ of the universe.” Space Mountain’s sponsorship has also changed through- 72 external beams were used in all, giving Space Moun- out the years. From 1975 to 1985, RCA was the sponsor (in tain its distinctive appearance. The final building would be partnership with General Electric after 1984). During that 183 feet tall and more than 300 feet in diameter, covering time the exit walkway showed the Home of Future Living, nearly two acres. featuring video baby monitors, large screen projection tele- Space Mountain includes 30 attraction vehicles, each con- visions, videodisc players, and other modern day electronics. sisting of two single-file rockets. From 1975 to 1989, the rock- In 1994, Space Mountain’s sponsorship was taken over by ets had two seats that Guests would ride single-file (with FedEx. The right hand entrance wall was now used for the the front passenger basically sitting in the other’s lap). Each attraction’s signage, featuring the words “Space Mountain” rider had his or her own seat belt. rendered in an art deco orange font, reflecting the new In 1989, lap bars were introduced, and the trains each had retro-futuristic look of Tomorrowland. The safety spiel film three seats, with one person per seat, reducing each train’s was changed in order to update the footage and to incorpo- potential capacity from eight riders to six. In 1998 the lap rate FedEx’s sponsorship. The film featured a space-themed bars were replaced with a new T-bar design, and in 2009 the news program, “SMTV.” trains were repainted in a blue and gray paint scheme. FedEx’s sponsorship ended in 2004, leaving Space Moun- The 2009 changes were part of a lengthy refurbishment, tain sponsorless. During the 2009 refurbishment, the To- which cost more than $12 million and took more than six morrowland terminal was partially demolished months to complete. While the basic ride experience was (having not been used for several years once the Skyway unchanged, the tracks were now noticeably smoother. The closed in 1999). The murals in the queue were updated to fit interior of the attraction building was also much darker, en- the boarding station’s new theme.

34 · Celebrations Photo © Tim Devine Photo © Disney 35 · Celebrations Little Known Facts and Secrets computer system. • Is that large meteor flying over your head in reality a photo • When the attraction was given the green light, Mercury 9 of a chocolate chip cookie? Some people may try to con- and 5 astronaut Gordon Cooper joined the Space vince you that it is, but alas, it’s not true! (It makes a deli- Mountain creative team as a consultant. He wanted to cious story, however). make sure that the attraction incorporated information • Guests will be assigned to one of two tracks: Alpha, the left learned during NASA’s early space missions, and that the track, or Omega, the right track. On busy days with long experience felt like actual space flight. waits, Alpha is usually used for standby riders and the • One of the bags in the baggage claim (located to the left at Omega track for “”. When lines are short (usually the beginning of the exit moving sidewalk) has the words fifteen minutes or less), a Cast Member will stand at the “Mesa Verde” written on it. Mesa Verde was the desert farm division point and assign a group to a track. of the future shown in , the now-closed Epcot at- • The Alpha track is 10 feet (3.0 m) longer than the Omega traction. track in order to permit the two tracks to cross each other. • The undersea post-show scene (the only new scene added • Part of the ride was originally conceived to occur outdoors, to the post-show during the 2009 refurbishment) features but it was determined that the roller coaster technology a flat screen display that says “20,000 Light Years under the wouldn’t stand up to the Florida climate. Sea,” a pun on “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.” • Space Mountain was one of the first major attractions to • When riding the Tomorrowland Transit Authority People- premier at the Magic Kingdom rather than at Disneyland. Mover through Space Mountain, look for a sign that says • Space Mountain was also the world’s first roller coaster “Starport Seven-Five.” This is a reference to the year that ride that was completely controlled and operated by a Space Mountain was opened, 1975.

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38 · Celebrations hat would life be like if dinosaurs had not been ren- feet long!) They also studied giraffes, planning to utilize their Wdered extinct, and lived on to walk side-by-side with necks as inspiration for Arlo as well, but instead gravitated humans? to the more flexible neck of the camel. By now Disney film fans have a better idea of how to an- All of the “effects” seen on-screen, such as smoke, rain swer that, courtesy of Disney-Pixar’s The Good Dinosaur, re- and fire, had to be created using software. With more than leased nationwide for the Thanksgiving holiday. Written by 900 effects designed for the film, including eleven kinds of Meg LeFauve, directed by Peter Sohn, with director of pho- clouds and several variations of wind and rain, The Good Di- tography and a score by brothers Jeff and nosaur more than doubled what is typically developed for a Academy Award-winner Mychael Danna, The Good Dinosaur Pixar film. is a standard boy-and-his-dog coming-of-age story…except The cast of the The Good Dinosaur is a remarkable mix of that the boy is named Spot and the “dog” is an Apatosaurus, relative newcomers and seasoned veterans. one of the largest animals to ever exist, and who lived in Raymond Ochoa already had almost a decade of show western North America during the Late Jurassic Period, ap- business experience when he took on the role of Arlo, de- proximately 150 million years ago. spite being only 14 when the movie premiered. Following The film that hit theaters in November was much differ- his debut in a national commercial before his fifth birth- ent than the movie intended to be released on its original day, Ochoa had small roles in a number of television series target date in early 2014. Due to changes in the creative team and films before being cast as Manuelito in the TBS series 10 in the late summer of 2013, resulting in a complete makeover Items or Less. He is no stranger to young Disney heroes, having of the voice cast, story and script, the film was completely voiced Dashiell “Dash” Parr for video games. reworked within a 15-month period in order to meet its Arlo’s best buddy Spot was voiced by Jack Bright, whose November 2015 deadline. To put this in perspective, most previous work for Disney was in (2013). Pixar films take up to five years – or sometimes more – to The Good Dinosaur is his first major film role, as is the case for complete! But Disney and Pixar were confident that these Marcus Scribner, the voice of Arlo’s brother Buck. Scribner changes would result in a film in which they could be proud. has guest-starred in the series Castle, , Wedding Band The scenery of the film held a significant priority for Cala- and Wendell and Vinnie, and stars in the ABC comedy Black-ish. han and the creative team, resulting in what they called Jeffrey Wright, the voice of Poppa, might be recognized “painterly realism”: backdrops that appear as though they from any one of his many notable performances: the title might have been photographed. In fact, the team utilized role in Basquiat (1996), Dr. Martin Luther King in the 2001 tele- satellite photographs compiled by the United States Geolog- vision movie Boycott, Felix Leiter in Casino Royale (2006) and ical Survey, along with their geographical data encompass- Quantum of Solace (2008), Beetee in The Hunger Games fran- ing more than 64,000 square miles of the American West, in chise and Valentin Narcisse in the series Boardwalk Empire. order to make their landscapes appear as realistic as possi- The esteemed Wright won Drama Desk and Tony Awards ble. This also enabled the team to create 360-degree scenes, a for his portrayal of Belize/Mr. Lies/Council of Principalities technique never before achieved in a Disney-Pixar film! in the acclaimed play Angels in America: Perestroika (1993-1994), Disney and Pixar filmmakers are known for their atten- reprising the role for the HBO mini-series in 2003. tion to detail, which typically involves travel to relevant lo- provided the voice of Thunderclap. Zahn has cations: the respective teams toured the streets and sewers appeared in a wide variety of television and film genres of Paris for Ratatouille (2007), the Scottish Highlands while throughout a steady career, including notable roles in Re- making Brave (2012), and the snowy plains of Wyoming and ality Bites (1994), Crimson Tide (1995), That Thing You Do! (1996), ice hotel of Québec for (2013). For The Good Dinosaur, the You’ve Got Mail (1998), Riding in Cars with Boys (2001) and Dallas team returned to Wyoming, this time exploring the Grand Buyers Club (2013). He is known to younger viewers for his Tetons and Yellowstone National Park, and white-water portrayal of Frank Heffley in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid film rafting down the Snake River. series, and has had recurring roles in Treme, Mind Games, Mad The team also traveled to the Oakland Zoo in order to Dogs and Modern Family. He also voiced Runt of the Litter in study elephants on which to base Arlo’s movements, due Disney’s Chicken Little (2005). to their relative similarity in size. (It’s not easy to find an Irish-born A. J. Buckley played Nash. No stranger to voice- animal to model for an extinct beast that extended up to 72 over work, he “appeared” in (2006), as well as the

Artwork © Disney 39 · Celebrations television series Wolverine and the X-Men (Mortimer Toynbee characters throughout her career. and Toad), The Super Hero Squad Show (Toad, Klaw and Ba- It is as yet too soon to know of The Good Dinosaur’s success troc the Leaper) and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles as Pigeon at the box office and through the awards season, but with Pete. His extensive resume features guest-starring roles in a its touching story and innovative artistic technology, The number of police and detective shows, including NYPD Blue, Good Dinosaur is certain to be counted among the favorites Without a Trace, The District, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, and of Disney-Pixar film fans. the hit Canadian series Republic of Doyle, as well as regular roles in CSI: NY, Supernatural, Justifiedand Murder in the First. The Good Dinosaur Fun Facts Buckley’s Justified castmate Sam Elliot voiced Butch. Best- • The Good Dinosaur is Pixar’s sixteenth full-length feature film. known for his roles, Elliot has appeared on screens • Co-composer Mychael Danna won an Academy Award for both small and silver since 1969, notably the 1970-71 series scoring another boy-and-animal story: Life of Pi (2012). Mission: Impossible, as Sam Houston in the television movie • The Clawtooth Mountains that provide the backdrop for Houston: The Legend of Texas (1986), as The Stranger in The Big Arlo’s home were modeled on the Grand Tetons. The river Lebowski (1998) and as Ron Dunn in Parks and Recreation. that carries Arlo away is based on Idaho’s Salmon River, and The cast of The Good Dinosaur boasts two Oscar-winning the desert in which Arlo encounters the T-Rexes was in- actresses. Born in Canada and raised in New Zealand, Anna spired by Zion National Park in Utah. Paquin, the voice of Ramsey, is the second-youngest actress • The river mirrors the relationship between Arlo and Spot: to have won an Academy Award, having taken home the before their bond has developed, the water is unsettled, but Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her role in The Piano as their friendship blossoms, the river becomes increas- (1993). She has worked steadily since then, appearing in ingly calm. Amistad (1997), Hurlyburly (1998), A Walk on the Moon (1999) and • A family of ranchers who hosted the creative team in Wyo- the X-Men franchise as Rogue. Since 2008, she has portrayed ming became the inspiration for the T-Rexes. When the T- Sookie Stackhouse in HBO’s True Blood, working alongside Rex Butch, voiced by Sam Elliott, smiles, his teeth resemble her real-life husband, Stephen Moyer. Elliott’s mustache. Frances McDormand, Momma, won the Academy Award • Alan Tudyk, who voiced King Candy in Wreck-It Ralph (2012), for Best Actress for her unforgettable portrayal of Marge the Duke of Weselton in Frozen and Alistair Krei in Big Hero 6 Gunderson in Fargo (1996). From the series Hill Street Blues to (2014) provided additional voices for The Good Dinosaur. the film Mississippi Burning (1988), from Almost Famous (2000) • Frances McDormand is the only member of the original to Moonrise Kingdom (2012), she has enjoyed a wide range of cast to remain in the final cut of the film.

40 · Celebrations Artwork ©Disney 41 · Celebrations Celebrating the Legacy of Star Wars at Walt Disney World By Lindsay Mott

42 · Celebrations Photo © Mike Billick Inset artwork © Disney 43 · Celebrations ecember 18th will be remembered as marking a new lot known as the best pilot in the galaxy; , who is Dchapter in the Star Wars universe; the world-wide re- strong with the Force and a great warrior as the command- lease of the seventh film in the beloved saga, Star Wars: The er of the First Order; , a scavenger on a desert planet; and Force Awakens. Not only is this an exciting moment for Star BB-8, a new . The film also welcomes back some old Wars fans, but it is also an exciting time for Disney fans, as favorites such as , , , Disney has unveiled a whole galaxy of Star Wars enhance- , R2-D2, and more. ments and additions to the parks, including the creation A 90-second teaser was released in November of 2014 with of a much-anticipated themed land. Join us as we travel a record 58.2 million views in the first week. According to throughout the parks to discover all of the new Star Wars Guinness World Records, the second teaser trailer, released excitement coming to us from a galaxy far, far away. But on April 16, 2015, amassed 30.65 million views in 24 hours, set- before we begin, let’s take a ting a new world record for look at the newest chapter in the “Most Viewed Movie Trailer the Star Wars story that’s pre- on YouTube in 24 Hours.” Walt paring to launch on the silver Disney Studios and screen in December. presented a look at The Force Star Wars: The Force Awakens Awakens at Disney’s Expo was directed and co-produced in August 2015, and gave away by J.J. Abrams, and will be dis- a commemorative poster. To tributed by Walt Disney Stu- kick off pre-ticket sales, the dios worldwide. The film was trailer debuted during the co-written by Abrams and halftime show of Monday . (Kasdan also Night Football on October co-wrote the original trilogy 19, before being released on- films and line, garnering an additional The . He also co- 128 million global views in 24 wrote Raiders of the Lost Ark and hours, setting yet another will be co-writing the planned new record. Many ticket sale 2018 Han Solo film, which is as sites crashed due to the over- yet untitled.) Filming began in whelming traffic that night. April 2014 in preparation for The red carpet premiere will its simultaneous December re- take place December 14, and lease in 2D, 3D, and IMAX 3D. Disney will join the world in As this issue of Celebrations is pre-opening day events on De- going to press, we, along with cember 17, with a special Open- tens of thousands of fans, are ing Night Event at the AMC Dis- eagerly looking forward to the ney Springs 24 Theater. After release of the film (which at the time of this writing is still the screening of the film, there will be a private after-hours several weeks away). While very little had been released party at Disney’s Hollywood Studios until 2 a.m. Those at- prior to the movie’s opening in terms of story lines and de- tending will get access to the new tails, audiences everywhere have been entranced by the re- exhibit and the new fireworks spectacular set to the iconic lease of the film’s trailers, which have revealed small hints Star Wars score. of what’s to come. The new story takes place approximately Star Wars: The Force Awakens is the first film in the upcom- 30 years after the events of Return of the Jedi, and fans have ing , and the first Star Wars film to be pro- been introduced to a whole new set of Star Wars charac- duced after Disney acquired Lucasfilm in 2012. The movie is ters. These new characters include Finn, a redeemed First sure to enjoy one of the biggest cinematic releases ever, but Order ; , a X-wing pi- Disney’s relationship with Star Wars goes back a long time.

44 · Celebrations Artwork © Disney 45 · Celebrations 46 · Celebrations Star Tours combinations, Guests could ride the attraction multiple Star Tours originally debuted at Disneyland in 1987 and times without ever experiencing the same adventure twice. came to Disney-MGM Studios on December 15, 1989, after the Indeed, much of the fun now was in seeing which charac- park opened in May of that year. According to the backstory, ters and locations would pop up next, and many fans rode Star Tours is a galactic travel company with its own space- numerous times in order to “collect” the experiences. port, offering sightseeing tours of celestial bodies through- In case you were wondering, the 1401 flight number came out the galaxy. In the original attraction, you were on a from the number of the street address for Walt Disney typical spaceflight to on the StarSpeeder 3000. Your Imagineering in Glendale, California. And for those nos- inexperienced pilot (it’s his first flight and he’s still getting talgic for the original , he can still be found in used to his programming), is RX-24, known as Captain Rex. the attraction. Since the events of the new attraction pre- Unfortunately (though predictably), Rex goes the wrong date those of the original, Rex is not yet a pilot, but is in the way, gets the ship caught in a tractor beam, and takes you pre-show security area “Droid Customs,” being “returned to “safely” through an asteroid field at light speed…right into sender” for defects, which actually explains a lot for those a battle between the rebellion and the Empire. Unwittingly, who enjoyed the original attraction. Rex gives the squadron of X-Wing fighters a hand and helps them to destroy the . The film for the attraction was produced by and the team at Industrial Star Wars Weekends were another highly popular sea- Light & Magic. sonal event at Disney’s Hollywood Studios that began in 1997 In September of 2010, Guests took one “Last Tour to Endor” and were held in 2000, 2001, and annually since 2003. Disney as the attraction prepared for a major refurbishment. At recently announced that, with the impending construction Walt Disney World, “Star Tours - The Adventures Continue” of the new 14-acre Star Wars-themed land in 2016, Star Wars opened on May 20, 2011, with a special midnight event and Weekends won’t be taking place this Spring. (As we went to an Imagineer Q&A session. The next day, a grand opening press, it wasn’t announced whether this was a temporary celebration was held with several dignitaries from around halt to the festivities due to the construction, or a perma- the galaxy in attendance. nent cancellation.) Regardless of what the future holds, Star In the updated attraction queue, Guests walked into a Wars Weekends have long been a fan favorite of Star Wars bustling spaceport and were greeted by the famous droid (and Disney) fans from all around the world. duo, C-3PO and R2-D2. Guests were also introduced to AC-38, The festival had grown to five weekends in May and June a hotshot droid pilot known simply as “Ace,” and Aly San San of each year, and the Power of the Force combined with (voiced by actress Allison Janney), the “spokesbot” for the the Magic of Disney to truly bring the Star Wars universe spaceport. After winding through the spaceport, Guests and its characters to life. The event featured more than 60 boarded the StarSpeeder 1000 spacecraft and prepared for official Star Wars characters in the park, which is the larg- Star Tours Flight #1401. Through a series of mishaps, C-3PO est collection of official Star Wars characters in the world; finds himself in the pilot’s seat instead of Ace, and it’s up to a Star Wars motorcade; celebrity appearances; live enter- him and R2-D2 to navigate you through the galaxy. tainment; limited-edition merchandise; special editions The newly renovated attraction gave Guests a chance of Jedi Training Academy; and the “Symphony in the Stars” to experience more than 50 ride experiences, with trips to nighttime fireworks spectacular. Most Star Wars Weekends new destinations in the Star Wars universe including the event activities were included in regular theme park admis- ice planet of Hoth, the underwater Gungan world of Naboo, sion, and many park Guests dressed in their own Star Wars the lush jungles of Kashyyyk, podracing on , and costumes for the day. more. Original movie favorites such as , Princess Star Wars Weekends gave fans a chance meet and greet Leia, , , , and more now some of their favorite Star Wars celebrities in the space made appearances aboard the StarSpeeder 1000 in the 3D across from the ABC Commissary with a first-come, first- attraction. Also, Guests just might find themselves being ac- serve FastPass. There were also meet and greet opportuni- cused of being the “rebel spy” that the Empire is looking for ties with other Star Wars characters throughout the rest while aboard the speeder. With the various random story of the park. In your travels you could have met Luke, Leia,

Photo © Tim Foster 47 · Celebrations R2-D2, Anakin, Padmé, and many more. You could even find which offered shirts, toys, and merchandise. the Fab Five getting into the action dressed up as their fa- Star Wars Weekend merchandise included Star Wars D-Tech vorite Star Wars characters. Who doesn’t love stormtrooper Me, MagicBands, Dooney & Bourke/Star Wars merchandise, Donald or Jedi Mickey? exclusive pins, Star Wars , art and collectibles, “Behind the Force” was a live show at the Premier The- Passholder Event merchandise, Build-Your-Own-Droid and ater often hosted by a Star Wars celebrity, giving a behind- Build-Your-Own- stations, personalized Aurebe- the-scenes look at something new in the Star Wars realm. sh nametags (Aurebesh is one of the languages from the “Legends of the Force” was a live parade featuring the 501st Star Wars universe, and can be sign on the signage in Star Legion and (a pair of worldwide Star Wars cos- Tours – The Adventures Continue), toys, and more. tuming groups) parading in stormtrooper costumes, along A D-Tech specific event was the “Carbon Freeze Me,” where with numerous other Star Wars characters. “Snig and Oo- Guests were able to have their face scanned and repro- pla’s Hyperspace Hoopla” had Star Wars characters compet- duced in a prism of carbonite, which was then available for ing in a dance competition, and “Star of the Saga” was a talk purchase. Using state-of-the-art imaging technology, this show interview featuring two guest stars of the weekend experience cast your likeness as a three-dimensional, eight- along with special surprises. inch figurine. There were also a number of special snacks You could collect your favorite Star Wars souvenirs at for the event, including the Darth Vader cupcake, which was Darth’s Mall, an out-of-this-world merchandise shop locat- known for its affinity for the Dark Side. ed in Soundstage 1 between the Studio Backlot Tour and Toy To close out the day, “Symphony in the Stars” was a large- Story Midway Mania, with featured three sections includ- scale fireworks show complemented by ’ origi- ing X-Wing Collectibles, ’s Grotto, and the Pro Shop, nal music, as well as vocal and sound clippings from the Star

48 · Celebrations Photo © Mike Billick Wars saga. An abridged version of the show was presented on announced at the D23 Expo in August by Walt Disney Com- May 19, 2011, during the “Star Tours Galactic Party,” in prepara- pany Chairman and CEO : a Stars Wars-themed tion for the opening of the refurbished attraction. land coming to both Disneyland and Walt Disney World in the next few years. Hollywood Studios will now take Guests The Future of Star Wars at Walt Disney World on a completely immersive journey to a galaxy far, far away With the release of the new film in December, Disney is with the largest single-themed land expansion ever, featur- taking the opportunity to add more experiences to im- ing 14-acres of Star Wars fun. Groundbreaking is scheduled merse fans into the galaxy far, far away. Some of these ad- for 2016. ditions will happen during the end of the year and into 2016, The new expansion will transport Guests to a never-be- while others will take longer to implement. fore-seen planet, a remote trading port, and one of the last Later this year, Star Tours – The Adventures Continue stops before wild space where Star Wars characters and will get another update, adding a new adventure featuring their stories come to life. Iger said the land will also include locations and characters from the new film. This will add an “an epic Star Wars adventure that puts you in the middle even more variations into the attraction and will broaden of a climactic battle between the First Order and the Resis- the Guest experience in the Star Wars galaxy. There will also tance.” This headline attraction, (along with another to-be- be an update to the Jedi Training Academy to bring new announced attraction) will give Guests control of the Mil- popular villains to fight from “.” Opening lennium Falcon, one of the most recognizable ships in the in early December, “Jedi Training: Trials of the Temple” will galaxy, on a customized, secret mission. take younglings to the secret site of an ancient Jedi temple where they will face Darth Vader along with the Seventh More Star Wars Magic Sister (from the Disney XD series “Star Wars Rebels”). In anticipation of the upcoming film, Disney Publish- Beginning in early 2016, “Season of the Force” will also bring ing Worldwide and Lucasfilm have announced a series of new experiences to both Disneyland and Walt Disney World. 20 books and e-books titled “Journey to Star Wars: The Force In Florida, this will consist of a new fireworks spectacular set Awakens,” with releases starting in late 2015 prior to the film. to John Williams’ iconic Star Wars theme at the close of week- A special event called “Force Friday” was held on Septem- end nights. Star Wars Launch Bay, located behind Animation ber 4th by retailers around the country to get people excit- Courtyard, will also take Hollywood Studio’s Guests into The ed about new merchandise specific to The Force Awakens. Be- Force Awakens, with special exhibits and behind-the-scenes ginning at 12:01 a.m., fans could buy toys, books, clothing, and peeks into the film along with visits with favorite Star Wars various other products at Disney Stores and other retailers characters and special merchandise. Guests will also have the throughout the world, including a remote-controlled BB-8 opportunity to meet Chewbacca and Darth Vader. developed by Sphero. (BB-8 is the new astromech droid de- In Disneyland, Guests will get the chance to climb aboard buting in the upcoming film.) The Disney Parks even got Hyperspace Mountain, a reimagining of Space Mountain, into Force Friday with a special midnight event at Once where they’ll find themselves in the midst of an X-wing Upon a Toy at the Downtown Disney Marketplace. Apparel, starfighter battle. pins, toys, MagicBands, Vinylmation figures, and more were runDisney is also acknowledging the power of the Force released during the event, along with some items that with the newly announced Star Wars Half Marathon – The could only be found at Disney Parks. Dark Side, set to blast off April 14 to 17, 2016. This will include a 5K, 10K, half marathon, and kids races for those who give in Star Wars has held a special place at Walt Disney World to the Dark Side. This event is a sister event to the Star Wars for many years, and there is only more to come with the im- Half Marathon at Disneyland Resort, which embraces the pending popularity of the soon-to-be-released film. Antici- Light Side of the force. By participating in both Star Wars pation will only grow once the film is released and the park Half Marathon events, runners will earn the inaugural Kes- expansions begin to open. We are searching our feelings to sel Run Challenge medal, which Star Wars fans know is the see if we can determine just what to expect from it, but we ultimate test of skill. know it will be great. But the highlight of the entire Star Wars expansion was May the Force Be With You!

49 · Celebrations Blast Off! Touring Disney’s Space Ships By Tim Foster

50 · Celebrations Photo © Garry Rollins ith the much-anticipated addition of a Star Wars- Wthemed land coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, (and the release of the latest cinematic chapter of the Star Wars saga), fans far and wide are set to embark on inter- stellar adventures to galaxies far, far away. When it comes to adventures at Walt Disney World, you can escape to ex- otic jungles, frontier of the old West, under the sea, or the quaint nostalgia of a turn-of-the-century town. But for many a young (or young at heart) astronaut-to-be, nothing can top the thrills and wonder of a journey to the stars. Over the years, junior space travelers have been able to experience a myriad of outer space adventures at Walt Disney World; not only in Tomorrowland at the Magic King- dom, but throughout all of the parks. From treacherous missions to the moon and beyond to fanciful excursions to alien worlds, there’s something for every space traveler young and old. So strap on your space helmets and let’s get the countdown started as we blast off to worlds beyond… Disney style! Our first stop is the home of R2-D2, C-3P0, and all of your favorite Star Wars characters, Star Tours – The Adventures Continue at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

51 · Celebrations A Galaxy Far, Far Away ryline of the original Star Tours. The events in the new at- In the original Star Tours attraction, which opened in 1989, traction take place, chronologically speaking, after the film your journey began aboard the StarSpeeder 3000, piloted by Revenge of the (the third movie in the original film se- an inexperienced rookie droid named Rex. According to Star ries’ timeline). According to the back-story, after the Empire Wars canon, the StarSpeeder 3000 was one of the ships used was formed, C-3PO and R2-D2 were placed in the custody of by Star Tours, a travel agency offering trips to such exotic Captain Antilles by order of to assist in the cre- locales as the Forest Moon of Endor. Star Tours had a fleet ation of a new spaceline. Unfortunately, the Galactic Empire of forty StarSpeeder 3000s, which were in constant need of assumed that the new travel service was aligned with the repair. In addition to your droid pilot, the StarSpeeder had due to their seemingly close relationship. As a compartment on the top for an Astromech droid, which a result, the Empire has kept a close eye on Star Tours over thankfully in your case was R2-D2. Unfortunately, most of the years, and during your journey they are suspicious that the StarSpeeders were scrapped when Star Tours went out a rebel spy is hiding among the passengers. (Could it be you?) of business. (It turns out that some of the less-experienced This “backward” timeline explains why the ship in the cur- pilots had a habit of inadvertently interfering in Empire op- rent attraction, the StarSpeeder 1000, has a lower number erations.) than the ship it apparently replaced (the StarSpeeder 3000). The predecessor of the StarSpeeder 3000 was the omni- It actually came first according to the attraction’s timeline, bus interstellar transport vehicle StarSpeeder 1000, which since the current attraction is a “prequel” to the original. is the vehicle Guests now board in the newly updated Star Tours – The Adventures Continue. In keeping with the non- Mission to the Magic Kingdom linear timeline of the Star Wars films, the events in Star Our next mission takes us over to the original world of Tours – The Adventures Continue actually predate the sto- the future, Tomorrowland. But before we explore the Magic

52 · Celebrations Photo © Garry Rollins Kingdom, let’s turn the clock back even further and jour- sengers majestic views of the stars, a raised cockpit area for ney back to the original Tomorrowland in Disneyland, for the able-bodied crew, retractable landing leg covers, and of this is where Disney fans first got to experience the won- course a boarding ramp. The Moonliner was in fact a scale der of space travel when such adventures were purely in model of an actual concept for a passenger rocket, which the realm of fantasy. In 1955, the world was still two years when completed would have stood 200 feet tall (taller than away from putting the first artificial satellite into space, ), and be nuclear-powered. and six years from the first manned spaceflight. Back then; The Moonliner (which was eventually renamed the Doug- the promise of a adventure to the stars was las Moonliner when TWA dropped its sponsorship), stood just as thrilling as the prospect of a trek into the deepest, next to the Rocket to the Moon attraction, which took darkest jungles. Guests on a simulated mission to our nearest neighbor. (Re- When Tomorrowland was created for Disneyland, the in- member that the first men on the Moon wouldn’t land for tention was to provide Guests with a vision of the future. another 14 years, so this was quite an extraordinary adven- This not only involved the ture!). Rocket to the Moon architectural depiction of was reimagined as Flight to what the future might look the Moon in 1967, and later like, with its austere, mono- as Mission to Mars in 1975. chromatic structures, but (Coincidentally, that was the also the prospect of rockets year that Space Mountain and journeys to outer space. opened in the Magic King- One of the early attrac- dom.) The Moonliner was tions in Tomorrowland eventually removed in 1967 was also one of the most to make way for the Carou- awe-inspiring, the TWA sel of Progress. Moonliner in the heart of While the Moonliner it- Tomorrowland. The 76-foot self never appeared in the tall rocket was inspired by Magic Kingdom, Flight to the the look of the V-2 rocket Moon (and later Mission to designed by German scien- Mars) did, with Flight to the tist Wernher von Braun. In Moon being one of Florida’s fact, von Braun provided original attractions. The at- his expert assistance to traction was a theater-based Imagineer John Hench show, with Guests first when Hench was design- entering Mission Control, ing the rocket. Von Braun which recreated a typical had also appeared on the March 9, 1955 episode of “Disney- NASA mission control center. (Only in this case the controls land” entitled “Man in Space.” (With 42 million viewers, the were “manned” by ten Audio-Animatronic technicians.) After episode is unofficially the second-highest rated television a briefing by the mission controller, Guests would enter a cir- show in American history.) Along with other scientists and cular theater that featured large “portals” in the center of the host , von Braun gave viewers a lighthearted floor and on the ceiling. The seats were designed to simulate look at what spaceflight would be like. The show featured the vibrations and G-forces experienced during take-off and several animated shorts and model rockets, inspiring the landing, and the portals provided views of the moon’s sur- design of the Moonliner. The Tomorrowland version was face (and eventually that of Mars when the attraction was modified to appear like a commercial spaceliner, alluding to reimagined as Mission to Mars). The theater was later trans- the promise of future everyday space travel, specifically a formed into the ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter attrac- trip to the moon in the year 1986 (the year that the original tion, and today is home to Stitch’s Great Escape!. version of Tomorrowland was meant to emulate). The giant Speaking of Stitch’s Great Escape!, look for a tiny hidden rocket included such amenities as portholes to afford pas- Stitch flying away in his spaceship in a mural located in the

Photo © Disney 53 · Celebrations exit area of Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin. the attraction to give it a hyperkinetic futuristic look. You’ll note that Stitch’s ship is quite a bit different from Each of the twelve ships are attached to the central the XP-40 Space Cruiser that you flew in your mission as a axis by a 20-foot arm, and are suspended 80 feet above Space Ranger in your quest to defeat Emperor Zurg under the ground. The ships spin around at the dizzying rate of the command of Buzz Lightyear. 11 revolutions per minute, “travelling” an average of 1.2 mil- As exciting as these simulated space flights are, however, lion miles in a given year. (That’s more than five trips to the nothing beats a ride on a real rocket ship. For that we’ll want Moon and back!). to head over to the kinetic centerpiece of Tomorrowland, the . The high-flying attraction opened as the Expedition Epcot Star Jets in 1974, and like its Disneyland cousin, the ride ve- Although Tomorrowland’s Mission to Mars has long giv- hicles were stylized after the Saturn V rocket, though at en way to Stitch and his interstellar misadventures, you can the Magic Kingdom the ships also boasted fins, which gave still take part in a journey to the red planet over at Epcot. them more of a shuttle-like appearance. (Incidentally, the Mission: SPACE simulates a training mission to Mars, taking Saturn V was the rocket used for all of the Apollo and Skylab place in the year 2036, the 75th anniversary of Yuri Gagarin’s missions, and was designed under the direction of Wernher historic first space flight. Your training takes place at the In- von Braun.) In 1994, as part of the Tomorrowland renova- ternational Space Training Center (ISTC) aboard you space- tion, the attraction was renamed the Astro Orbiter, and craft, the X-2 Deep Space Shuttle. Like the famous Saturn V was refurbished to fit in with the retro-futuristic redesign rocket, the X-2 is a three-stage space vehicle, but unlike the of Tomorrowland. A new art deco-style tower replaced the Saturn V, this ship incorporates such technologies as aero- central rocket tower, and rotating planets were added to spike engines, solid hydrogen fuel, an aerobrake, and car-

54 · Celebrations Photo © Garry Rollins bon nanotubes. The ship also has provisions for extended the late 1960s. The concept behind the system hypersleep; an essential component of your upcoming long is to give Guests an experience similar to that of watching mission to Mars. (By the way, your training supervisor is a film, in that the vehicle’s motion allows the Imagineers to played by Gary Sinise, who played astronaut Ken Mattingly control the Guest’s line of sight. This allows external scene in the film Apollo 13. In the real Apollo 13 mission, the Saturn elements such as lights and projectors to be placed out of V rocket experienced a malfunction during launch when view, enabling the Imagineers to create the different attrac- the second-stage, center engine shut down earlier than it tions scenes in much the same way as a movie set. The time was supposed to. Though unrelated to the accident that machines are actually attached to a track hidden under the would later cripple the spacecraft on its way to the moon, floor, moving at about two feet per second. Unlike other the malfunction was the cause for several tense moments Omnimover systems used in attractions like the Haunted in the early part of the mission. Hopefully your journey to Mansion, the version used in Spaceship Earth doesn’t allow Mars goes much more smoothly…!) for the vehicle to rotate independently of its forward mo- The indoor queue of Mission: SPACE features props from the tion. Nonetheless, the leisurely pace of your time machine 2000 filmMission to Mars (which also featured Gary Sinise), affords you cinematic views of the various scenes that you’ll a rotating gravity wheel (reminiscent of the space station experience during your journey through time. from Horizons, the attraction which Mission: SPACE re- It’s an awe-inspiring journey, but it’s not the only place in placed), a model of the X-1 spacecraft (the predecessor of Walt Disney World where you can travel through time… your training ship), and a replica of a NASA moon rover used during the Apollo missions. Time Travel to Another Kingdom Your X-2 training capsule is actually one of several attrac- Over at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, the Dinosaur attrac- tion vehicles that comprise a multi-arm centrifuge. Each tion offers another sort of journey through time, this time capsule is capable of tilting independently of the spinning to the distant past. Your adventures take place aboard ve- motion, creating a convincing illusion of spaceflight. There hicles called Time Rovers, which take you on a frightening are four centrifuges all together, each consisting of ten (and loud!) journey back to the Cretaceous period on a quest training capsules. During your mission, you’ll experience to retrieve an Iguanodon. The Time Rover is an example of 2.5G, which is more than twice the normal force of grav- an enhanced motion vehicle, or EMV; invented by Disney’s ity you feel on the surface of the Earth. Space shuttle as- Imagineers in the 1990s. Originally developed for the Indi- tronauts typically endured 3Gs during liftoff and landing. ana Jones Adventure: Temple of the Forbidden Eye attrac- (That may sound like a lot, but the the crew of Apollo 16 had tion in Disneyland, the vehicle is designed to simulate the to endure over 7Gs during reentry. Now that’s tense!) Don’t abrupt bumps, twists, and turns that you’d encounter when worry though, if you don’t think you have the “right stuff,” traveling over rough terrain. The EMVs travel at approxi- you can take part in the Green Team training mission, in mately 14 miles per hour on air filled tractor-trailer tires which the centrifuge doesn’t spin. that sit atop the surface of a slotted roadbed. Beneath the Incidentally, at the entrance of Mission: SPACE you’ll find a slot, a tubular rail guides the front wheel set and supplies large model of the moon, with markers indicating notable power to the vehicle. The base of the EMV is attached to the missions to our nearest extraterrestrial neighbor. Look for frame of the chassis by three hydraulic actuators, which al- the red marker; that symbolizes the landing spot of Apollo lows the rider compartment to move independently of the 11 and the first men to walk on the surface of the moon. Oth- base. The vehicle frame can move in any of six directions, er tributes to Apollo 11 can be found at the American Adven- allowing it to rise and fall, shudder and tremble, and make ture during the stirring montage near the end of the show, cornering more intense by counter-banking and twisting. and in Spaceship Earth where you can see a family watch- The end result is a turbulent, terrifying journey back to ing Neil Armstrong’s historic first steps in their fashionable prehistoric times, where you’ll encounter some of the most 1960s living room. fearsome creatures to have ever existed…the dinosaurs. Speaking of Spaceship Earth, your journey through time Speaking of dinosaurs, in our next article we’ll take a look takes place aboard a different sort of vehicle, a time ma- at some other dinosaurs you’ll find throughout Walt Disney chine. The attraction vehicles are based on the Omnimover World. In the meantime, please keep all horns, claws and system developed by Roger Broggie and Bert Brundage in tentacles clear of oncoming interstellar vehicles...

55 · Celebrations Disney Dinosaurs: The Past Comes Alive by Tim Foster

ow that we’ve journeyed to the Nstars and back in the myriad of spaceships found throughout Walt Disney World, it’s time to take another sort of trip…a trip back in time. As audiences delight to the latest Disney- Pixar release, The Good Dinosaur, we thought this would be a great time to visit with all of the other dinosaurs to be found at the different Disney parks. But before we venture off to the Magic Kingdom and regions beyond, let’s first turn our attention to the movies...

56 · Celebrations Photos © Garry Rollins 57 · Celebrations Dinos on the Silver Screen ufactured by Tyco, which was purchased by Mattel in 1997. As profiled in our Featured Film article, The Good Dino- Rex has been a featured character in all three Toy Story saur chronicles the adventures of an Apatosaurus named films, and is slated to appear in the upcoming Toy Story Arlo and a human caveboy named Spot. In the film, we are 4, in which he will go on a quest to find Bo Peep. In Andy’s presented with an alternate timeline in which the aster- imaginary world, Rex is known as the “Dinosaur Who Eats oid that caused the extinction of the dinosaurs misses the Force Field Dogs,” who is summoned to destroy an “Attack Earth. As a result, dinosaurs continued to roam the Earth for Dog with a Built-In Force Field” (played by Slinky). In the end thousands of years, to the point were they share the planet however, the “Dinosaur Who Eats Force Field Dogs” ends up with humans. (In reality, the dinosaurs had died out mil- being run over and defeated by the Barrel Full of Monkeys. lions of years before the first humans would appear.) Arlo Rex has made several cameo appearances in other Pixar finds himself separated from his father after he falls into films, including Monsters, Inc., where he is seen during the end a river. While trying to find a way back to the Clawed-Tooth credits auditioning for the role of Ted, and WALL-E, where Rex Mountains, he befriends Spot. Arlo is the youngest member can be seen inside Wall-E’s truck. He has also appeared in all of of his family, and has a fear of, well, just about everything. the Toy Story Toons animated shorts, (including Hawaiian Va- Through his adventures with Spot, he comes to realize that cation, Small Fry, and Partysaurus Rex). Curiously, Rex’s character he is capable of much more than he ever thought. was originally an Apatosaurus in early concepts for the film, Arlo is voiced by young actor Raymond Ochoa, who also much like Arlo in The Good Dinosaur. provided the voice of Dash Parr (from ) in Disney dinos aren’t limited to current films. One of the the Disney Infinity video game. Early concepts for Arlo por- most iconic appearances of these prehistoric creatures trayed him as being older and larger, but he ended up being took place in one of Disney’s earliest films, Fantasia. The Rite much younger in the final film. In keeping with Pixar tradi- of Spring passage (inspired by the ballet and orchestral con- tion, references to Arlo can be found in earlier films. For ex- cert work by Igor Stravinsky) depicts Earth’s beginnings, ample, a toy Arlo can be seen on the floor of one of the scare from the planet’s formation to the first living creatures, simulators in Monsters University. In Inside Out, Riley and her followed by the reign and extinction of the dinosaurs. The family accidentally run into a dinosaur that resembles Arlo segment featured a number of dinosaurs including Dime- with their car. The Good Dinosaur features a number of other trodon, Parasaurolophus, Apatosaurus, Triceratops, Orni- dinosaurs, such as Pterodactylus, a Styracosaurus, a Veloci- thomimus, and Stegosaurus, which is attacked by a fear- , and a Tyrannosaurus named Butch. some Tyrannosaurus rex. Speaking of the Tyrannosaurus, there are a few other fa- Fast forward to the year 2000 and Disney’s first film to mous T-Rexes to be found in other Disney films. One of them feature computer-animated characters, Dinosaur. (For those is named Tiny, and he appeared in the 2007 movie Meet the of you keeping score at home, The Black Cauldron was actu- Robinsons. Voiced by Joe Mateo, Tiny was briefly under the ally the first Disney film to utilize CGI effects, and Fantasia control of Bowler Hat Guy’s Mini-Doris, but later became a 2000 utilized CGI animation in several sequences, but Dino- pet to the Robinsons. Like Arlo, Tiny made a cameo appear- saur was the first Disney film to feature a complete cast of ance in another Disney film, Wreck-It Ralph. He makes a brief fully computer-animated characters.) The story follows an appearance as a video game dinosaur in Game Central Sta- Iguanodon named Aladar who is on a quest to find a new tion, though his coloring is lighter than that seen in Meet the home after surviving a meteor strike that destroys the is- Robinsons. land he is living on, along with his friends the lemurs. Along As fearsome as Tiny was, the most famous Disney Tyran- the way, they join up with a herd of dinosaurs that are being nosaurus of all is certainly the lovable Rex from Toy Story. pursued by assorted predators, including a Carnotaurus. It is commonly assumed that the green plastic Rex was Aladar was voiced by D. B. Sweeney, who also provided the based on the Tyrannosaurus toy from the Dino-Riders toy- voice of Sitka, the oldest brother in 2003’s . The line. (Dino-Riders was a cartoon series that aired in the late CGI effects were combined with real-life footage in order 1980s.) In fact, in the original Toy Story, Rex tells the others to create a photo-realistic look. Curiously though, the film that “…I’m from Mattel. Well, I’m not actually from Mattel, was originally planned as a stop-motion movie (similar to I’m actually from a smaller company that was purchased in The Nightmare Before Christmas) back in 1988. Additionally, the a leveraged buy-out.” Dino-Riders toys were originally man- film’s original main protagonist was going to be a Styraco-

58 · Celebrations Photo © Gary Rollins saurus (a dinosaur similar to a Triceratops but with more Guests to the conclusion that the Igaunodon seen in the horns), while the villains was to be a Tyrannosaurus rex. attraction is in fact Aladar from the film. Additionally, the Production on the film was temporarily shelved through attraction featured a fearsome Carnotaurus, another dino- the 1990s as the studio shifted its focus to what would be saur that was prominently featured in the movie. known as the of animated classics (in- When the refurbished attraction reopened in 2000, short- cluding The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, , and Beauty ly after the release of the film, other changes included the and the Beast). Dinosaur was eventually released in the year replacement of the original Styracosaurus statue by the en- 2000, with notable changes to the original concept. These trance to that of an Iguanodon. The motion of the vehicles changes included a lighter thematic tone and the addition was also reprogrammed to be less intense, since it was pre- of dialog (the movie was originally intended to have no dia- sumed that more children would be riding the attraction log at all, partly to differentiate it from The Land Before Time, because of the film. The soundtrack was also slightly modi- released by Universal Pictures in 1988). fied so that it would seem as if the Carnotaurus was safely behind you after your frightening encounter, rather than Dinos In the Parks having it sound as if your vehicle were still being pursued. Dinosaur has a special distinction in Disney park history, The premise of the attraction is that you are going to as it led to the rebranding of an existing park attraction, board a Time Rover that will take you on a peaceful tour Countdown to Extinction in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Even of the early Cretaceous period. However, Dr. Grant Seeker though the attraction had opened over two years earlier, interrupts the proceedings to tell you that you will in fact along with the rest of the park, the attraction was renamed be going on a mission to retrieve an Iguanodon that he had DINOSAUR in order to promote the new film. While there tagged on a previous trip. Unfortunately, your trip back in are no direct references to the film in the attraction itself, time will take you perilously close to the meteor strike that scenes from the movie appear in the pre-show, leading wiped out the dinosaurs. Dr. Seeker assures you that he has

59 · Celebrations hacked the time travel systems so that you’ll be safely on DinoLand U.S.A., and was led by “Chandler the Dinosaur Han- you’re way back before the meteor enters the atmosphere, dler.” Lucky was the first free-roving Audio-Animatronic fig- but predictably, those plans go awry. ure created by Disney’s Imagineers, and the flower cart ac- As you might expect, this attraction is home to a whole tually contained Lucky’s computer and power source. With host of dinosaurs, and if you’re a fan of prehistoric crea- the help of a well-hidden Cast Member, Lucky could move tures this is the place to be. During your journey you’ll see a about and interact with Guests. Styracosaurus, an Alioramus (a human-sized cousin of the Lucky first appeared at Disney’s California Adventure and T Rex), a Brachychampsa (an early relative of the crocodile), came to DinoLand U.S.A. for a brief period in the summer of a Parasaurolophus (notable for the giant crests on their 2005. He was then moved to for cel- heads), a Velociraptor (of Jurassic Park fame), a Saltasaurus ebrating the grand opening of the park in September 2005. (a smaller cousin of the Apatosaur), a Pterodactyl, and the tiny Compsognathus. Prehistoric Hollywood But the most fearsome dinosaur of all is the Carnotaurus, Over at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, you’ll find plenty of whose deafening roar will send even the bravest adven- iconic structures, from the menacing Tower of Terror to turers cowering for cover. The Carnotaurus lived between the replica of Grauman’s Chinese Theatre at the end of Hol- about 72 and 69.9 million years ago, lywood Boulevard. But one of the most known from a single well-preserved unusual is the giant dinosaur that skeleton discovered in . The looms over Echo Lake. Though this di- name Carnotaurus means “meat-eating nosaur has a long and storied history, bull,” and it could grow up to 30 feet in many Guests would be hard pressed length. One of the most distinctive fea- to tell you the dino’s name, even once tures of the Carnotaurus are the thick they know that the dinosaur is home horns located above the eyes, a feature to the quick service stand, Dinosaur unseen in all other carnivorous dino- Gertie’s Ice Cream of Extinction. Mmm, saurs. The Carnotaurus was a tremen- ice cream! But who is Gertie? dous runner, and may well have been It turns out that that’s Gertie the one of the fastest of the theropods (car- Dinosaur, who has the distinction of nivorous dinosaurs that included the being the first animated dinosaur, hav- Tyrannosuarus). ing first appeared in 1914. The historic Speaking of the Tyrannosaurus, while short film was created by American you won’t find the famous dinosaur in- cartoonist and animator Winsor Mc- side Dinoland U.S.A.’s headliner attrac- Cay, who showed the film before live tion, you will find one nearby, or at least audiences as part of his vaudeville act. its skeleton. That would be Dino-Sue, a replica of one of the Gertie was the first film to use animation techniques such most complete Tyrannosaurus skeletons ever found. The as keyframes, registration marks, tracing paper, and ani- original Sue is in the Field Museum of Natural History in mation loops. It proved to be highly influential to the next Chicago, and was discovered by Sue Hendrickson in South generation of animators, including a young Walt Disney. Dakota in 1990. Sue (the dinosaur) is named for her discov- McCay’s technique of combining live action with animation erer, and it’s not actually known if the real dinosaur was a influenced Disney’s series (1923–1927), and his boy or a girl. realistic style set the stage or such Disney classics as Fanta- You’ll also find a wealth of dino bones over at the Bone- sia, most notably in the naturalistic style of the dinosaurs yard, including a 50-foot cast skeleton of a Brachiosaurus mentioned earlier. that forms the OldenGate Bridge. Finally, check out Chester McCay’s son Robert and Disney animator Richard Hue- and Hester’s Dino-Rama where you can go for a ride with a mer recreated the original vaudeville performance for the friendly dinosaur on TriceraTop Spin. Disneyland television program in 1955, giving many viewers Gone but not forgotten is Lucky the Dinosaur, an 8-foot- their first glimpse of the classic but relatively unknown tall green dinosaur who pulled a flower-covered cart around film. McCay’s work was so influential to Walt Disney that

60 · Celebrations Photo © Gary Rollins Walt once expressed his feeling of debt to McCay’s son, ges- not different enough from the previously discovered Apato- turing to the Disney studios and exclaiming, “Bob, all this saurus to warrant its own genus. Riggs went on to say that should be your father’s.” “…the two genera may be regarded as synonymous. As the The ice cream shop at Echo Lake pays homage to this term ‘Apatosaurus’ has priority, ‘Brontosaurus’ will be re- great innovator, and if you look carefully at the nearby garded as a synonym.” In other words, there was actually no walkways you’ll discover a clever “inside” joke…cracks in the such thing as a Brontosaurus; what the public commonly pavement where Gertie apparently walked while making thought to be a separate dinosaur was in fact considered to her way over to the lake. (In the early years of the park you be another example of the already classified Apatosaurus. could also find her footprints in the nearby landscaping.) The case seemed closed until 2015, when an extensive study While rumors circulate that Gertie may be leaving to make concluded that Brontosaurus was indeed a genus distinct way for the new Star Wars additions coming to Hollywood from Apatosaurus. Scientists concluded that Brontosaurus Studios, her legacy will always remain. could be “resurrected” as a valid name, so to the delight of dino fans everywhere, the Brontosaurus is back. So if you Back to the Future of Epcot want to call those giant dinosaurs you first see in Ellen’s En- Our next stop takes us over to the land of innovation and ergy Adventure Brontosaurus that’s perfectly fine with the progress, Epcot. It’s here that you’ll find the Universe of En- scientific community (however, you’ll still want to duck). ergy, host of Ellen’s Energy Adventure and home to some of Once you exit the Apatosaurus, er, Brontosaurus scene, you’ll the most awe-inspiring dinosaurs to be found in all of Walt discover a whole host of other dinosaurs including an Eda- Disney World. The first part of the show takes you to Ellen’s phosaurus (which features a large sail on its back), a Stego- New York apartment and the set of the television game saurus doing battle with an Allosaurus, several Trachodon show, Jeopardy, as Ellen tries to discover the story of energy (duck-billed dinosaurs) basking beneath a waterfall, a fam- with some help from Bill Nye the Science Guy. After the duo ily of Ornithomimus drinking from a pond (you’ll want to witnesses the birth of the universe, they travel to a point duck again as one of them is a spitter!), and several flying in time 165 million years in the past, give or take a day, to Pteranodon perched around an erupting volcano. There visit the land of the dinosaurs. At this point of the show, the used to be a scene depicting an Audio-Animatronic Ellen moving theater rotates to face a curtain, which dramati- standing near a tidal pool fighting off an Elasmosaurus (a cally rises to reveal a primeval diorama. The entire seating fearsome long-necked water dinosaur) with a tree branch, area splits into six slow-moving vehicles that take you on a but the scene was removed in November 2014. leisurely seven-minute journey through the world of dino- saurs. First up is a family of Apatosaurus (be careful, one of Downtown Dinos them might sneeze on you). For those of you who keep track Our last stop on our prehistoric journey takes us to Dis- of dinosaur names, it should be noted that these animals ney Springs and T-Rex, a prehistoric-themed restaurant that are often called Brontosaurus. Why the confusion? Well, as features a number of Animatronic dinosaurs that actually it turns out, the Brontosaurus, perhaps the most famous of move and roar. T-Rex has several sections which all have their all dinosaurs, has had a bit of a controversial history. own theme, including the ice age (which features ice caves The Brontosaurus (which means “thunder lizard”), was and Animatronic mammoths) and under the sea (complete apparently discovered in 1879 by O.C. Marsh, a professor with jellyfish ceiling and a large aquarium). Among the dif- of paleontology at Yale University. Marsh announced that ferent dinosaurs you’ll find at T-Rex are Tyrannosaurus rex, the animal belonged to an entirely new species, which he Apatosaurus, Albertosaurus, Triceratops, Stegosaurus, Para- named Brontosaurus excelsus. Unfortunately, this was a saurolophus, Arthropleura, Pteranodon, and a Pachycepha- time that came to be known as the Bone Wars, in which pa- losaurus. Every once in a while Guests will experience a two leontologists rushed to announce their discoveries, partly minute meteor shower, and children can take part in a fossil to make a name for themselves. One of the most infamous dig where they can uncover a Tyrannosaurus. consequences of this “rush to publish” was the debate over As you can see, Walt Disney World is filled with all sorts whether the Brontosaurus was in fact a new dinosaur. of prehistoric creatures, and if you’re wild about dinosaurs, In the 1903 edition of Geological Series of the Field Colum- this is the place to be. Just be sure to watch out for incom- bian Museum, Elmer Riggs argued that Brontosaurus was ing asteroids…

61 · Celebrations 62 · Celebrations Exploring the Mexico Pavilion in Epcot By Lori Elias

Photos © Tim Devine 63 · Celebrations ne could say that Epcot’s Showcase Plaza is a meta- Entering the Pavilion Ophor for the United States itself, as it is surrounded While the pavilion’s iconic pyramid is based on all three on either by side by America’s neighbors. If Guests veer to cultures – and indeed, pyramids were a common sight the right, they will see totem poles, the lovely and fragrant throughout Mexico and for many centu- Victoria Gardens, and the shopping delights of the Great ries – Aztec structures provided the primary inspiration White North via the Canada Pavilion. For Guests who begin for the Mexico Pavilion. Aztec pyramids began to emerge their sojourn through Epcot’s World Showcase by turning in the fifteenth century in the south-central región of the left, it is the vibrant colors, stirring mariachi, and appetiz- country. Referred to as teocalli, or “God house,” the pyramids, ing culinary aromas of the Mexico Pavilion that provide the terraced structures which supported a temple, served as a gateway to their journey around the world. religious focal point for the local community. Priests would The Mexico Pavilion is a “charter member” of World Show- visit the temples to pray and present songs of worship to case. It is also the most enclosed of the pavilions: aside from their gods, typically offering a sacrifice of some kind. While a souvenir kiosk, margarita stand, and La Hacienda de San yes, human sacrifices were quite common, blood-letting Angel and La Cantina de San Angel, two ubicaciones ex- was also utilized, as well as the burning of resin from the celentes in which to enjoy a south-of-the-border snack or copal tree, which is common to the region. beverage, the pavilion’s many delights are held within the Fortunately, Epcot’s pyramid instead focuses on the ar- beautiful and exotic Mayan pyramid that greets Guests en- tistic history of Mesoamerica: as Guests enter the Pavilion, tering World Showcase. they are treated to a gallery of art celebrating Mexico’s rich The Mexico Pavilion is a celebration of the indigenous cul- indigenous history. tures of the country – namely, the Aztec, Maya and Toltec Originally, art displaying the country’s Spanish influences – as well as the Spanish influences of the explorers and set- was more prominent, but exchange students visiting from tlers who arrived after Christopher Columbus first set foot Mexico, as well as the Mexican ambassador to the United on the Americas. States, voiced their concerns that emphasis on Mexico’s co-

64 · Celebrations Photo © Garry Rollins lonial history was overshadowing that of the country’s na- from approximately 200 B. C. through the beginning of the tive cultures. The Imagineers took their comments to heart, 14th century, this calendar measured a cycle comprised of re-thought the original plans, and designed the gallery to about 5000 years, beginning in 3000 B. C. and divided into reflect the Aztec, Mayan, and Toltec cultures. 13 Baktuns, or cycle of 144,000 days. (The last cycle ended on While Guests may be tempted to scurry past the pavil- December 21, 2012, leading many to assume that the Maya ion’s entrance gallery in order to explore the enticing shops, thought the world would end on that date; obviously, this the San Angel Inn Restaurante, and Gran Fiesta Tour attrac- did not happen, and scholars believe that according to the tion waiting just ahead, it is well worth the time to stop and Maya, the end of one cycle simply marked the beginning of explore the exhibit, called La Vida Antigua – Life in Ancient a new one.) Mexico – which provides dioramas of various aspects of ev- The gallery also features displays regarding the daily life eryday life in pre-Columbian Mexico. One such display tells of the pre-Columbian Mesoamericans, including apparel, of a ballgame that was universally played among the Meso- housing, and food. Guests can see models of clothing repre- american cultures. It dates back to approximately 2500 B.C., sentative of the class systems present in the Aztec commu- making it the first known team sport in history. The game nity, where dress codes were strictly maintained by Aztec was played on a stone court, the ruins of which can still be rulers: while all males wore loincloths and capes, only those found throughout the country, and players would attempt of the upper class, called pipilitin, would wear cotton; the to throw a ball into a stone ring placed high on a sloped macehualtin, or common people, had clothing made from wall. Winners would receive awards, while losers would fre- yucca, palm and maguey, also known as the American aloe quently become the object of the aforementioned human plant. Capes were to be tied over the right shoulder except sacrifices. for priests and nobility, who were permitted to tie their Another exhibit contains replicas of the calendars used capes in the front, and the macehualtin were not permitted by Mexico’s ancient peoples. The Aztec created an immense to have capes that extended below their knees. The extent basalt calendar stone – 12 feet across, 3 feet wide, and weigh- of decoration on clothing, which could range from dyes to ing about 25 tons – which was maintained at the main pyra- furs to designs woven into the fabric, also indicated the lev- mid of the Templo Mayor (“great temple”) in Tenochtitlan, el of status of the man wearing the garment. a city-state on an island in Lake Texcoco, and the principal Guests will also see a typical Mesoamerican hut, and city of the Aztec empire. learn of the long-established gender roles in family life dur- Also called the Sun Stone, the round edifice depicts the Az- ing that time. Fathers passed on to their sons the skills of tec philosophy of time and space existing as “wheels within fishing, fighting skills and farming the land, where crops wheels,” depicting the sun and constellations, and is dedicat- included beans, chilies, cotton, maize, squash, tomatoes and ed to Tonatiuh, the Aztec god of the sun. Though the exact tobacco. Rectangular artificial wetlands called chinampas, intent of the Aztec symbolism is unclear to modern histori- as well as dams and canals to irrigate them, were developed ans and geologists, it is an accepted conclusion that the stone to increase the yield of crops. While men and boys worked includes eras acknowledged by the Aztec: the Jaguar, Wind, the land and brought food into the home, mothers taught Rain and Water, as well as the age that was current when the daughters how to weave, a skill illustrated in one of the ex- stone was created, the Sun. When the Aztec were conquered hibit’s dioramas. by Hernando Cortes and his troops in 1519-1521, objects linked Descriptions of local folklore and examples of artwork, to their pagan customs were buried by the Spanish, including including colorful Oaxacan carved wooden animals, and the the Sun Stone. In 1790 it was discovered, having been placed Kidcot station, fill out the remainder of the exhibit. Young- only about three feet underground, along with two other er Guests are able to get their World Showcase passport Aztec masterpieces, a statue of the earth goddess Coatlicue stamped here, as well as complete a fun and quick craft be- and the Tizoc stone, which had been used for ceremonies of fore moving on to the remainder of the pavilion. sacrifice. The Sun Stone is now held at the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City. A Tranquil Marketplace A replica of the Mayan Long Count calendar, one of three Next is the Plaza de Los Amigos, one of the most captivat- calendars used by the Maya, is on display as well. Utilized ing and beloved locations in all of Epcot. As they cross the

65 · Celebrations threshold, regardless of the time of day, Guests will feel as Children might remind Guests of “it’s a small world” (com- though they are truly in a Mexican marketplace in the early plete with poor Donald seen as a piñata!), before culminat- evening, with a clear dark sky and brightly-colored lights ing in Mexico City. welcoming them to the plaza. (A twilight setting was cho- sen by Epcot’s Imagineers because it is accurate to the typi- Dining in Mexico cal working hours of markets in Mexico.) The aromas emanating from the restaurant are too en- The building facades are indicative of villages and towns ticing for many Guests to pass by, and indeed, a magnificent found throughout the country, but Imagineers were heav- lunch or dinner can be found here. The San Angel Inn Res- ily influenced by Taxco, a picturesque colonial settlement taurante is modeled after an establishment with the same located about 100 miles southwest of Mexico City in the name located in Mexico City. Its history dates back to 1692, state of Guerrero. (Due to the community’s commitment to when a one-time Carmelite monastery was given to the maintaining its original ambiance, new buildings in Taxco Counts of Pinillas by the Marquise of Sierra Nevada. At that must comply with the traditional architectural styles of its time it was called the Hacienda of Goicochea, known for its older structures.) beauty and used primarily to make a liquor called pulque, Guests can find a variety of Mexican souvenirs in the derived from fermented cactus syrup. Through the years, plaza’s many kiosks, including serapes, piñatas, sombreros, the location was a favorite among Spanish and Mexican carved wooden figures, and small musical instruments aristocrats, even taking its place in history as the site where such as bongos and maracas. For those who wish to take the Battle of Chapultepec was planned by General Antonio flavors of Mexico home with them, seasonings, liqueurs, Lopez de Santa Anna in 1847, and during the Mexican Revo- chili sauces, and authentic Mexican candies are available. lution of the early 20th century, where Pancho Villa and La Tienda Encantada (“The Enchanted Store”) offers jewelry Emiliano Zapata met to form their alliance. It became a ho- and exquisitely-embroidered blouses and dresses. La Princ- tel and restaurant and was renamed the San Angel Inn dur- esa de Cristal, owned by the Arribas Brothers, whose blown ing this time, and was designated a Colonial Monument in glass and crystal pieces can be found throughout the resort, 1937. It was restored to its original appearance in the 1960s, features Disney characters, flowers and other designs. The and since then the acclaimed restaurant has been run as Arribas’ connection to Walt Disney World goes back to Walt the Antiguo San Angel Inn. Disney himself, who saw Tomas and Alfonso Arribas’s work Epcot’s San Angel Inn features an array of Mexican culinary at the 1964 World’s Fair in New York City (the same World’s delights, including tacos, tostados, and Sopa Azteca, a tortilla Fair that gave us It’s a Small World and the Carousel of Prog- soup with avocado, cheese and pasilla pepper; chicken with ress!) and was deeply impressed with their work. The na- mole, a traditional sauce that combines peppers, tomatoes, tives of La Coruna, Spain, were invited to open a shop inside garlic, spices and chocolate; pork with roasted green sauce Sleeping Beauty’s Castle in Disneyland in 1967, and now have and poblano peppers; and delectable desserts such as Bavar- sites in each of the Disney parks around the world. ian mousse with berries and cinnamon, caramel ice cream With the closing of Norway’s Maelstrom in 2014, the Mex- and cheesecake with caramel sauce and almonds. ico Pavilion boasts the only ride attraction within World La Cave del Tequila, also located inside the Plaza, offers Showcase: the Gran Fiesta Tour Starring the Three Cabal- chips with guacamole or salsa, queso con jalapeno – warm leros, which in 2007 replaced , or River of cheese dip with peppers – and a large selection of margari- Time, a celebration of Mexico’s ancient cultures progressing tas and tequilas. Guests who are of legal age can enjoy a into the present day. Two stars of the 1944 animated title classic or pineapple margarita, or perhaps something more film – parrot Jose Carioca and rooster Panchito Pistoles – exotic, such as tamarind, blood orange, avocado, pomegran- are in search of their third amigo, Donald Duck, and Guests ate or jalapeno! are taken along on their search for their elusive compadre. Outdoor eateries can draw in Guests as well. La Cantina The boat ride down the Epcot’s version of the Rio Grande de San Angel provides counter-service and a menu of tacos, takes Guests past the San Angel Restaurante and a smolder- guacamole, nachos, churros and Ensalada Mexicana, as well ing volcano, and through such stunning views as Chichen as Mexican sodas. Adult Guests can choose from a small se- Itza, the cliffs of Acapulco, Mayan pyramids and a festive lection of tequila, margaritas, sangrias and Dos Equis beer mariachi band. A colorful turn through the Festival of the at the Margarita Stand. In 2011, Epcot opened a second table-

66 · Celebrations service restaurant, La Hacienda de San Angel. Pork empana- Jalisco, the home of the modern mariachi ensemble. Ma- das, steak or fish with fresh salsas, Yucatan-style pork and a riachi bands typically feature singing and consist of violins, taco sampler are just a few of the house specialities, with a trumpets, a guitar called the vihuela, and a larger version mouth-watering dessert menu that tantalizes with helado of the instrument called the guitarron. Mariachi Cobre was de maiz – corn ice cream with candied popcorn – and empa- founded in Tucson, Arizona, in 1971, and has been entertain- nada de manzana: puff pastry with sautéed caramel apples ing Epcot’s Guests since its opening in 1982. The band has and dulce de leche ice cream. As it overlooks the World performed with acclaimed artists including Linda Rond- Showcase Lagoon, it is also a perfect location from which stadt, Vikki Carr, Carlos Santana, Doc Severinsen, Herb Alp- to view Illuminations: Reflections of Earth, Epcot’s nightly ert and Celia Cruz, as well as numerous symphony orches- laser and fireworks show. tras across the country, including touring and recording with the world-renowned Boston Pops. Make Mine Music With such enthralling music, combined with the variety Guests not only get to experience the sights and flavors of dining and shopping opportunities, the Gran Fiesta Tour of Mexico, but the sounds as well! For 25 minutes several attraction and celebration of the country’s rich indigenous times each day, the outstanding Mariachi Cobre presents and colonial histories, the Mexico Pavilion can be either the Guests with the traditional music of the Mexican state of perfect beginning or ending to a day in World Showcase.

Photo © Tim Devine 67 · Celebrations DiveQuest: The View From the Other Side of the Glass by Nick Comande

68 · Celebrations Photo © Disney hen Walt Disney first developed the idea for EPCOT closed-off pen, roughly one fourth of the aquarium. Periodi- W(Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow), cally, you might see divers in the brightly lit tank feeding he envisioned it as a celebration of human achievement the fish, and in the early years of the pavilion, many a Guest and innovation. As Walt said at the time, “EPCOT will take wondered how cool it would be to do that. its cue from the new ideas and new technologies that are now emerging from the creative centers of American in- Under the Sea With DiveQuest dustry. It will be a community of tomorrow that will never In 1997, changes came to the Living Seas pavilion that be completed, but will always be introducing, and testing, turned that dream into a reality. Guests could now view the and demonstrating new materials and new systems.” When aquarium from the other side of the glass. The other side? EPCOT opened on October 1, 1982, the Future World section Yes! At DiveQuest, you can actually swim in the water right of the park included such pavilions as Spaceship Earth, the alongside the beautiful fish that you could only previously , CommuniCore, the Land, and World of observe from the viewing areas. For a brief magical moment, Motion. Guests can now be part of the show, four fathoms deep. The second to last of the “original” Future World pavilions To be sure, the experience does have certain requirements. to open at Epcot did so in 1986 and was then known as The For one, you need to be a certified SCUBA diver, and originally Living Seas. The pavilion was home to a slow-moving attrac- you had to be over the age of 16 (the age limit has been since tion that took you under the ocean for a fascinating look at dropped to 10). There is also an additional fee to swim with the world beneath the waves. After watching a seven-min- the fish. Reservations are required, and there are typically ute movie that showed how the seas were created (who can two or three dive sessions per day, depending on the day of ever forget the memorable narration, “And then that cloud the week. The entire experience takes about two and a half covered planet waits…and waits...and waits...until finally to three hours, with 30-40 minutes of actual dive time. those clouds of gas and steam condense and rain upon that Your DiveQuest experience doesn’t start at the Seas pa- planet…and they rain...and rain...and rain. The deluge.”), you vilion; it actually starts outside the main gates of Epcot. boarded Hydrolaters (the name for the facility’s faux under- You’ll meet up with the rest of your group, usually eight to water elevators) to a moving conveyor of Seacabs, similar to ten people in total, by Guests Relations next to the gift shop the Doom Buggies of the Haunted Mansion, that transport- outside the main gate. A Cast Member from The Seas with ed you through an underwater corridor where you could Nemo and Friends will greet you and take a roll call to see if see various types of fish and other sea life. The transports all are present. (Be sure not to be late or you’ll miss out on took you to Sea Base Alpha, where you exited into a large the opportunity of a lifetime!) The Cast Member will check room that contained several sea-related exhibits, includ- your ID and collect your P.A.D.I. (Professional Association of ing a small one-man submersible, small tanks containing Diving Instructors) Cards, which show that you are a certi- smaller forms of sea life, and a large tank for manatees. fied open water diver or better. You will be asked what size But the highlight of the Living Seas was (and is) the giant wet suit you will need, your fin size, and how much dive aquarium. It is so large that its width can hold Spaceship weight you may require. Earth. The aquarium itself is only 30 feet deep, but it holds From here you are taken through a side door and into the over six thousand fish representing two hundred different back of the pavilion. You’re led to a conference room with a species, including sharks, turtles, manta rays, angel fish, a gi- number of long tables, where you’re offered beverages and ant grouper, and, in a section set apart just for them, dolphins. a place to sit. You’ll be shown a brief movie about what type The observation deck allows you to sit right next to the of research is being done in the Seas Pavilion, and about the six-inch acrylic wall on a carpeted shelf. From there you can different types of fish you will be encountering. The Cast look out into the aquarium and see fish swimming around, Member who is giving the class will answer any questions sometimes coming right up to the glass so that you can see you may have. Here you will learn that the tank is thirty feet every detail. There is man-made coral reef for the fish to deep, with three feet of crushed shells and gravel for a base, swim through, and in the distance you can observe under- meaning that if you lie on the bottom your depth will not water domes that divers use to train and to better under- exceed 27 feet. The tank is 203 feet in diameter, again big stand sea life. The dolphins have their own trainers in their enough to fit Spaceship Earth at its widest point, and holds

69 · Celebrations 5.6 million gallons of water, with another million in reserve. gather together on the bottom of the tank and you will As other Cast Members are putting together your dive start your tour. There will be other Cast Member divers in gear, you are then given an important briefing that includes the tank with you, including one with an underwater video signing a release or hold harmless waiver. You’ll only be able camera to document this experience of a lifetime. to take the equipment that Disney gives you into the tank; Being on the other side of the glass not only gives you a the only exceptions being watches, your own dive mask (if wondrous view of the fish, but you can also see other Guests you bring one), and your swimsuit. They will also explain watching you and taking photos. It’s an experience that’s that while you’re in the tank, you will be part of the show hard to describe; as you follow your dive leader past sharks, (meaning you’ll need to be on your best behavior at all times, rays, and turtles, the only sounds you’ll hear are the bubbles you’re “on stage” after all!). It’s also important to remember coming from your regulator. that you can’t touch any of the sea life. You no longer feel the chill of the water as you swim along During your dive, you’ll be following your dive master on a the far wall of the . Guests will be tour of the tank, and you’ll be guided through the coral and having dinner just a few feet from you. Children wave and shown where to lie on the gravel base so that the sharks adults take photos as you wave back. You can even make will swim right past your eyes. Don’t worry, if you have any them laugh as you float upside down. Next, you’ll swim past problems of any kind, just swim to the surface or get the at- a large room that is used for special events or parties. It tention of a nearby diving Cast Member. Your safety is their would not be uncommon to see nicely dressed waiters pass- top priority, and they’ll do all they can to ensure that you ing out long stemmed glasses of champagne, or a harpist have a safe, exciting experience. When everyone’s questions and violinist performing to the delight of special attendees. have been answered, you’ll be shown the way to your locker With a quick swim past the tunnel that the old Seacabs used room and given a bag with your dive gear to change into. to pass through, you’ll see that they have been replaced by When everyone is ready, the real excitement starts! the Clam Mobiles that transport Guests through The Seas Dressed in a dive suit and booties, you’re led out of the with Nemo and Friends attraction. backstage area and into the lower level of the pavilion and As your tour nears its end, you’ll get to surface one at a into the public eye. What was once a brightly colored Sea time in a small domed enclosure anchored to the bottom Base Alpha in years past has now been repainted a dark of the tank. Here you get to remove you mask and regula- blue to represent the deep blue sea. You’ll be entering right tor and say hello to the videographer filming your trip. You’d behind the tall acrylic tube, making your way to the upper better scream loudly if you want to be heard! You’ll be able observation level and a hidden spiral staircase in the center to purchase a copy of the video after your dive. After that, of the room. This leads to the top of the viewing area, where you’ll have about 15 minutes of free time to swim around, you’ll get to see the grand expanse of the tank. Here you float next to the observation glass, wave, and have photos can feel the humidity and smell the saltwater. Every noise taken with your family members (and others you don’t echoes in this wide-open space. You’ll get a tour of the outer know) watching you from the other side of the glass. If you shell of the aquarium along catwalks that lead to the outer look hard enough, you may even find a Hidden Mickey or rim, and you’ll see where the dolphins are kept. Additional two somewhere on the floor of the tank. (Hint, check out Cast Members will assist you with your SCUBA tank and the area they call the shipwreck!) gear. When everyone is suited up, the moment arrives. Dis- You can go back to the large windows by the Coral Reef embarking from the three-foot deep platform, you’ll enter restaurant and interact with the Guests, seeing them smile the water (which is most likely colder than you think!). But as they wave to you. Now you’re one of the people that are with your adrenalin flowing and with the mounting excite- entertaining others, instead of the one being entertained. ment of your upcoming dive, you really don’t care. With your Just think, these Guests will later be sharing their story of buoyancy compensator filled with air, you follow your dive how a diver came to their window during dinner! You did leader off the platform and float out into the water. When it; you’re on the stage, swimming and floating next to the all are ready, the command to submerge is given, and when brightly colored tropical fish of the Seas Pavilion. you let the air out of your dive vest, you’re not only enter- But like all good things, your adventure must come to an ing an underwater world, you’re on stage. Your group will end. When a Cast Member comes by and taps you on the

70 · Celebrations shoulder and points to the surface, it means that it is time book along, you can even get it stamped with the official Di- to go. With a press of a button on your buoyancy compen- veQuest stamp. You’ll also be able to purchase a DVD of your sator that had been keeping you neutrally buoyant for the dive at this time, which is a cumulative video of the group past half hour, you slowly begin to rise toward the bright you dove with. Once you finish your dive evaluation, you’ll lights suspended high above the tank. It’s a funny thing; head back to the pavilion. Excitement erupts as you meet when it’s time to go, you’ll leave the aquarium much more up with your family and friends, sharing stories of what you slowly then you did when you entered so long ago, trying saw and experienced. to savor every last moment of the dive. You’ll take one last In 2004, Disney added even more oceanic excitement, the look at your family waving goodbye as they grow smaller Epcot Aqua Seas Tour. On various days, Guests ages eight and and smaller on the other side of the glass. Then as quickly above can take a two-and-a-half hour tour of the Seas Pavil- as it started, it ends. You swim over to the platform, stand, ion, with 30 minutes of snorkeling in the big tank. Guests and are assisted in removing your SCUBA tank and dive gear. will be allowed to swim on top of the water, giving them You’re then asked of you are OK, and most importantly, if an excellent view of the sea life swimming below. While not you had a good time. quite as exciting as SCUBA diving, it’s the next best thing! When everyone is finished getting dressed, you’ll meet back in the conference room, taking the same seat you So the next time you want to do something adventurous had before. You’ll find a certificate with your name on it, in Walt Disney World and don’t mind getting wet, take part commemorating your dive, a DiveQuest T-shirt, and a brief in something special and look at things a little more differ- evaluation form to fill out. If you bring your personal dive ently, for example; from the other side of the glass.

Photo © Garry Rollins 71 · Celebrations hen we last parted ways, we had just taken in The wait this time around was a tad longer, and Wthe sights and sounds of the Tomorrowland while we were standing in line my companion point- Transit Authority and were using a coin flip to decide ed out a robot selling newspapers, asking me if I had if we were going to Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin ever seen it before. To my astonishment, I hadn’t! How or Star Tours. could I have missed him? Inside the robot were news- My companion won the coin toss, so it was Star Tours papers announcing the fact that Stitch had escaped. and a trip over to Hollywood Studios. Frankly, as big of It was written in both English and some sort of alien a Star Wars fan as I am, that was fine with me, as a trip language. The alphabet looked familiar. Since the news to Walt Disney World couldn’t be complete without at article was about Stitch we figured we would go check least one visit on this favorite out Stitch’s Great Escape to see attraction. Losing the coin toss if we could get a better idea of only meant my choice would what we saw. come second, so after disem- Sure enough, the same al- barking from Star Tours it was phabet was used all over the back to the Magic Kingdom place throughout the attrac- and Buzz Lightyear to see who tion. I grabbed the attention could rack up the highest score. of a Cast Member to ask if they I know when it comes to knew how to translate the lan- food at Walt Disney World, the guage into English. The Cast debate over the best quick ser- Member said that if I had the vice location is always conten- time, I could have some fun tious, and everyone has his or and examine the signs that her passionate favorites. For were in both English and the me, at the Magic Kingdom at alien language. That would least, it’s Cosmic Ray’s Starlight give me the key to translate Café. I enjoy the spaciousness the language. (Apparently, of the place, the large menu, when the attraction was new, and last but not least, the there was an online game one entertainment provided by could play where the prize the musical stylings of Sonny for completion was a print- Eclipse. Not to mention the fact that there is plenty of able translation key. And if you are a regular reader of indoor seating, giving Guests a welcome respite from Celebrations Magazine, you can also find the key in the the heat during warmer months. May/June 2011 issue on page 79!) While we were eating, we talked about where to go We are always touting the benefits of taking the path to next, but unfortunately, we couldn’t really decide. In- less taken; sometimes it’s hidden in the details and stead, we opted to take another spin on the Tomorrow- tracking down the answers is the path we need to take. land Transit Authority to see if we would get inspiration Until next time, this is Ray and you have been Wan- as we mulled over the location of our next destination. dering the World

72 · Celebrations Budget, in dollars, for the production of the newest Star Wars film. It is anticipated that 200 million the movie will break box office records upon its release, with expected earnings to top $2 billion.

Number of years after the events of Return of the Jedi, the time frame in which the film is 30 set. Curiously, the new film will be released 32 years after Return of the Jedi, eerily close to the in-story timeline.

Number of Star Wars films that have featured (C-3P0) and Kenny Baker 7 (R2-D2), the only actors to appear in every film.

Number of viewers who saw the third trailer for the film during the halftime show of 16 million Monday Night Football.

Age of when he began filming his role for the movie. Coincidentally, this 63 was the same age that Alec Guinness was when he was filming his role as Obi Wan Kenobi in the original film.

Earnings from advance ticket sales as of November 19, double the total for The Hunger 50 million Games, which until then had held the record for highest advance sales for a film.

Artwork ©Disney 73 · Celebrations Dodecohedron By Tim Foster

On this particular day, I was taking a journey back to the prehistoric age at the Dino Institute in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. During my time there, I happened to stumble into a Time Rover, only to find myself transported back to the age of the dinosaurs. I saw many fearsome creatures there, including a Carnotaurus, a Styracosaurus, and a Velociraptor. When I finally made my way back to the present day, I learned that an Iguanodon had travelled back with me, and was now running amok throughout the park. That reminded me of another dinosaur called a Dodecahedron that I had also heard about. I figured that the search for the Iguanodon was in good hands, so I thought I would search out the elusive Dodecahedron for myself.

I recalled the Bill Nye the Science Guy, who had welcomed me to the Dino Institute, could also be found in Epcot, and I thought that would be the best place to start my quest. And indeed, I found him over at Ellen’s Energy Adventure, which among other things took you on a tour through the land of dinosaurs. Among the dinosaurs I discovered was the similarly-named Trachodon (which means “rough tooth”), a duckbill dinosaur. Unfortunately, there was no Dodecahedron to be found.

I next traveled to Spaceship Earth, knowing that I would be boarding another sort of time traveling machine. The first scene I came upon featured a clan of Neanderthals fighting for survival against a giant mammoth, with the next scene showing a cavern that was home to a family of cave dwellers, who were just discovering the power of language. Unfortunately, that was as far back in time as we would go, nowhere near the age of the dinosaurs. I decided to continue my search elsewhere (but little did I know that my quarry was nearer than I thought!).

74 · Celebrations Thinking back to Albert Einstein’s presence in the Jeopardy portion of Ellen’s Energy Adventure, I suddenly remembered the former existence of a science room over at the Imagination pavilion, which featured a large machine that allowed you to examine the finer workings of nature, including the growth of plants, the formation of crystals, and outer space itself. I hoped I would find a further dinosaur connection here since I knew that Figment’s current voice was provided by David Goelz, who had briefly provided the voice of Earl Sinclair on the TV series Dinosaurs, which was produced in association with Walt Disney Television. Alas, there was no dinosaur to be found, but as I exited the building and looked at the glass pyramid, a thought suddenly struck me.

The Einstein connection that I had made to the Imagination pavilion was indeed significant, but not in the realm of natural science. Rather, the answer was in the field of mathematics (a fact that should have been apparent to me due to Einstein’s mathematical scribblings on his Jeopardy podium). As I looked at the Imagination pavilion’s pyramid, I recalled that in geometry, a pyramid is a polyhedron formed by connecting a polygonal base and a point, called the apex. What did that have to do with dinosaurs? Well, nothing, but that was where my initial assumption had led me astray.

A dodecahedron, as it turned out, was not a dinosaur, but rather a geometric figure. Specifically, a dodecahedron was a polyhedron, like a pyramid, but one that had twelve faces. But what significance did that have? It turns out that the grand sphere of Spaceship Earth is a derivative of a pentakis dodecahedron (a dodecahedron with a pentagonal pyramid covering each face). The intricate structure of Spaceship Earth is comprised of 11,324 silvered facets, which makes for a truly awe-inspiring sight. I was a bit relieved that the dodecahedron wasn’t a dinosaur after all. Because of my frightful encounter with the Carnotaurus at DINOSAUR, I realized that I could do with a bit of relaxing time travel…

75 · Celebrations How Much Do You Know About Outer Space at Disney? by Tim Foster

1. What were the original attractions present in 5. What is the name of the nebula depicted on Tomorrowland when the Magic Kingdom first the ceiling of the gift shop at Mission: SPACE? opened? a. WED Nebula a. The Gran Prix Speedway and the Skyway b. Tomorrowland Nebula b. Flight to the Moon and America Sings c. The Mickey Nebula c. The PeopleMover and the Astro Orbiter d. The Mars Nubula d. Carousel of Progress and If You Had Wings 6. What is the name of the mother ship in 2. Which of the Fab Five characters has an WALL-E? asteroid named after them? a. The Axiom a. Mickey Mouse b. The Discovery b. Minnie Mouse c. The BnL c. Donald Duck d. EVA d. Goofy 7. What are the colors of the three lines of the 3. What is the last name of the fictional first Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover? family to fly in space, according to the plaque a. Yellow, Blue, and Red in Mission: SPACE? b. Green, Red, and Blue a. Johnson c. Purple, Orange, and Yellow b. Wilson d. Green, Blue, and Yellow c. Smith d. Armstrong 8. Who was the original narrator of Spaceship Earth? 4. What is the common name for the galaxy a. Walter Kronkite M31, as mentioned on the previous narration b. Jeremy Irons for the Tomorrowland Transit Authority c. Roy E. Disney PeopleMover? d. Lawrence Dobkin a. The Milky Way b. The Andromeda Galaxy 9.  Following the landmark “Disneyland” episode c. The Nebula “Man in Space,” featuring Dr. Wernher von d. The Ring Nebula Braun, what was the next show in the series? a. Mission to the Moon b. Mission to Mars c. Man and the Moon d. Man Beyond the Stars

76 · Celebrations 10. Which of the following is not a crew member 14. Which Disney park was the first to open with assignment on Mission: SPACE? a version of Space Mountain ready as an a. Science Officer opening day attraction? b. Navigator a. Tokyo Disneyland c. Engineer b.  d. Pilot c. Shanghai Disney Resort d. Honk Kong Disneyland Resort 11. In what land does the Disneyland Paris version of Space Mountain reside? 15. When the TWA Moonliner debuted at a. Tomorrowland Disneyland, it was the tallest structure in the b. Discoveryland park? How much taller was it than Sleeping c. Fantasyland Beauty Castle? d. Future World a. One foot b. Eight feet 12. What Disney science-fiction film was the first c. 100 feet Disney production to earn a PG rating? d. They are actually the same height a. The Black Hole b. Star Wars: The Force Awakens c. WALL-E Quiz Answers d.  1. A 6. A 11. B

13. What are the names of the two tracks on 2. C 7. B 12. A Space Mountain? 3. B 8. D 13. D a. Alpha and Beta 4. B 9. C 14. A b. Beta and Delta c. Alpha and Zed 5. C 10. A 15. B d. Alpha and Omega

ANSWERS FIND THE DIFFERENCE 5. DINO-SUE SECRET SYMBOLS KIDS KORNER (pages 78–81) 6. BONEYARD 1. Mission: SPACE sign 7. DINO-RAMA 2. Space Ranger symbol at Buzz WHERE AM I? 8. NEMO Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin 1. the Flying Elephant 3. STARPORT Seven Five sign on the TTA 2. Haunted Mansion 4. Primeval Whirl queue 3. “it’s a small world” 5. Pizza Planet at Disney’s Hollywood 4. The Seas With Nemo and Friends MYSTERY QUEST (pages 82–83) Studios 5. Carousel of Progress 6. Mickey’s PhilhaMagic TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE WHERE AM I? 1. The dino has an extra toe. 1. You’ll find models of our own moon, 1. C-3P0 in the queue of Star Tours - The SPLAT 2. The dino has teeth. the planet Jupiter, and of course Mars Adventures Continue 1. ’s Flight 3. The sign is bigger. itself. 2. The Jupiter model outside Mission: 2. The Seas With Nemo and Friends 4. The light is missing. 2. Your ship must execute a maneuver SPACE 3. The Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster 5. “Rama” is spelled wrong. known as the slingshot around the 3. Rocket in the initial ascent of Space 4. Dinosaur 6. The clouds are brighter. moon. By swinging around the moon, Mountain 5. Gran Fiesta Tour 7. The base is a different color. your craft will get a gravity-assisted 4. Astro Orbiter 6. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad 8. The pole is taller. boost to send you on the final portion 5. Mickey nebula in the gift shop of 9. There are more trees. of your journey. You might want to Mission: SPACE MATCHING DINOS 10. The clock hands have moved. hang on tight…! 6. Tourist sign along the entryway into #6 is the only unique dinosaur. 3. The Avenue of the Planets Tomorrowland #1 and #8 have different color eyes FIND THE DIFFERENCE BONUS ANSWER 4. Captain Gantu 7. Teleportation chamber at Stitch’s #2 and #4 have an extra spot on their TriceraTop Spin 5. Disneyland Paris Great Escape! frill 6. The WEDWay PeopleMover 8. Star Command Planet in the #3 and #9 are missing a horn WORD SCRAMBLE boarding area of Buzz Lightyear‘s #5 and #7 have a larger beak 1. FOSSILS Space Ranger Spin 2. IGUANODON BRAIN BUSTERS 3. XYLOBONES Merida 4. TIME ROVER

77 · Celebrations On what attractions will you find these animals? 1. Flying elephant 2. Black raven 3. Blue hippopotamus 4. Mr. Ray 5. Rover the dog 6. Iago

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78 · Celebrations Each on of these dinosaurs has a matching pair, all except one that is. Can you find the one dino has no matching twin?

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Answers on page 77 79 · Celebrations Who was the first Pixar character to become an official Disney Princess?

Chester and Hester seem to be having a bit of extra fun over at DinoLand U.S.A. Can you find the ten differences in the photos below?

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BONUS QUESTION What is the name of the Dumbo-like attraction found in DinoLand U.S.A.?

80 · Celebrations See if you can unscramble these things you’d find in DinoLand U.S.A.

1. SLIFSOS 2. DINGOONAU

3. BOXYNOLES 4. METI VORRE

5. ONID ESU 6. DARNOBEY

7. NOID-ARAM 8. NOME

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In each issue, our Kids Korner columnist will answer questions that are too tough for the grown-ups! If you have a question for her, send it to: [email protected].

Who is your favorite dinosaur in Treehouse? And would I dare spend a night Walt Disney World? in the Haunted Mansion in Liberty Square? I I know that I’m most scared of the guess my pick would be Fantasyland, maybe I Carnotaurus in DINOSAUR…I always have could even spend the night in the Castle! my face covered in the souvenir photo. He’s scary! But there are lots of friendly dinosaurs Who is your favorite character in too, and my favorite of all is Rex from Toy (besides Story. I wish you could see more of him in Jack Sparrow)? the parks, but he seems like a lot of fun to Well, Jack Sparrow is definitely my favorite, hang out with! but there are so many other great characters to be found here, like the singing pirates, the If you could have a sleepover in redheaded lady, and even Carlos the mayor. any Disney land, which would you But my favorite character of all isn’t even a choose? person; it’s the dog in the jail scene! I bet I Wow, that’s a tough one! Would I sleep could make friends with him and have him under the stars in Tomorrowland, or the give me the key… comfy bedrooms at the Swiss Family

81 · Celebrations walkway that connects the Test Your Knowledge hub in Main Street U.S.A. to of Outer Space at Tomorrowland? Walt Disney World: 4. What is the name of your 1. There are three models of commanding officer at Stitch’s famous space objects at the Great Escape? entrance of Mission: SPACE. Can 5. Which Disney park features you name them all? the only version of the Astro 2. In Mission: SPACE, your X-2 Deep Orbiter to be installed at Space Shuttle must perform a ground level? specialized maneuver in order 6. What was the original name to get you all the way to Mars. of the Tomorrowland Transit What is the maneuver? Authority PeopleMover when 3. What is the name of the it first opened in 1975?

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Answers on page 77 83 · Celebrations Top 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Dory

1. Dory is voiced by Ellen DeGeneres, who will be reprising the upcoming movie. According to Lasseter, Dory’s newest her role in the upcoming film, . DeGeneres also adventures will include a dip through the Pacific Ocean provided the voice of Dory in the short documentary Ex- where shipping containers have fallen off boats, a fright- ploring the Reef, which was on the second disc of the Find- ening encounter with a giant squid, wading past a kelp ing Nemo DVD release. The film featured Jean-Michel Cous- forest on California’s northern coastline, and new friends teau, who was trying to make a documentary about coral in the form of an octopus and a whale-shark named Des- reefs. Unfortunately, Marlin, Dory, and Nemo keep getting tiny. “She thinks she’s a whale, but she’s actually a shark,” in the way! Later, Cousteau talks about coral reproduc- Lasseter said. tion, at which time Dory swims to each new egg to wish 7. Dory may seem a bit ditzy, but she’s rather quite intelli- them a “Happy Birthday.” gent. Not only can she speak “whale,” but she can also read 2. According to director , early story con- English. Most importantly, she helped Marlin realize that cepts had Dory being a male character, but Stanton he needed to allow Nemo the freedom to grow up on his changed his mind after he overheard his wife watching own. (And don’t get us started on the jellyfish debacle!) “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” while he was working on 8. Additionally, Dory is very good at comforting others with the script. When he heard DeGeneres’ voice he decided to her favorite phrase, “There, there. It’s all right. It’ll be okay.” change Dory to a female, specifically so he could cast Ellen Marlin acknowledged her kindness toward the end of in the role. , by suggesting that if Dory never took care 3. Dory is obviously rather forgetful, and frequently forgets of him along the way, Marlin would have never made it Nemo’s name. At various points in the film she calls him to Sydney. Chico, Fabio, Bingo, Harpo, and Elmo. Chico and Harpo are 9. You can also find Dory at Finding Nemo: The Musi- references to the classic comedy team, the Marx Brothers. cal over in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. In the (Fortunately for Nemo she never calls him Groucho!) live-action musical, keep a close eye 4. In Finding Dory, we on her puppeteer, you’ll see that will be introduced he or she is wearing mismatched to Dory’s parents, socks! Jenny and Char- 10. Nemo and Marlin are both lie. Jenny will clownfish, but what is be voiced by Dory? She is a Re- Diane Keaton, gal tang fish, also while Charlie known as a pal- will be played by ette surgeonfish, blue Eugene Levy. tang, hippo tang, flagtail 5. In the new film, Dory will explore the idea surgeonfish, and blue sur- of being reunited with her family. The set- geonfish. Dory’s appearance ting will be off the coast of California, and will in Finding Nemo helped to take place one year after the events in Find- popularize the species for ing Nemo. home aquariums, despite 6. During the Cannes Film Festival, John the fact that the Regal tang Lasseter shared more details about is a very fragile fish.

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“Ideas come from curiosity.” –Walt Disney