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Enjoy the magic of Walt Disney World all year long with Celebrations magazine! Receive 6 issues for $29.99* (save more than 15% off the cover price!) *U.S. residents only. To order outside the United States, please visit www.celebrationspress.com. To subscribe to Celebrations magazine, clip or copy the coupon below. Send check or money order for $29.99 to: YES! Celebrations Press Please send me 6 issues of PO Box 584 Celebrations magazine Uwchland, PA 19480 Name Confirmation email address Address City State Zip You can also subscribe online at www.celebrationspress.com. On the Cover: Flower & Garden Festival Magic, photo by Tim Foster Volume 1 • Number 4 The Epcot Flower & 40 Contents Garden Festival Letters ..........................................................................................6 Calendar of Events .............................................................7 Disney News & Updates................................................. 8 MOUSE VIEWS ..........................................................13 Guide to the Magic by Tim Foster............................................................................14 Star Wars Explorer Emporium by Lou Mongello .....................................................................16 Weekends 46 Hidden Mickeys by Steve Barrett ......................................................................18 Disney Style by Cara Goldsbury................................................................20 Photography Tips & Tricks by Tim Devine .........................................................................22 Pin Trading & Collecting Shopping Around by John Rick .............................................................................24 Travel Tips the World 54 by Beci Mahnken ...................................................................26 Disney Cuisine by Allison Jones ......................................................................28 FEATURED ATTRACTION Expedition Everest ..........................................................30 FEATURED RESORT The Icons of Disney’s Port Orleans Resort ...................................34 Walt Disney World 60 FEATURED FILM Pinocchio .................................................................................38 Lou Mongello’s Wayback Machine .....................66 Wandering the World ..................................................68 By the Numbers: The Tree of Life ........................69 Quick Quiz...............................................................................70 Afternoon In Search of: The Enchanted Rose ......................72 64 Kids Korner ...........................................................................74 Splendor Mystery Quest: Asia ........................................................78 Tim & Lou’s Top 10 ...........................................................80 The Ultimate Magical Moment Putting together Celebrations magazine is truly a labor of love for everyone involved because we can write about something that we are very passionate about, and also because sharing the magic with friends is what makes everything worthwhile. Many times, I feel a connection to Walt Disney World that goes beyond the mere telling of a story or the taking of a picture.This occurs when I experience a true magical moment—whether it ’s the thrill of discovering something new on a favorite attraction, enjoying a new delicacy at a favorite restaurant, or seeing the smile on children’s faces when they catch their first glimpse of Mickey Mouse. But as wonderful as those occasions are, they pale in significance to the ultimate Disney experience—the realization that you’re in the presence of something that goes beyond attractions and entertainment. My recent travels took me to New York City.As I strolled along Fifth Avenue, I happened upon the Disney Store, which I highly recommend you visit if you’re in the neighborhood. It’s an experience you’ll never forget! As I explored all three floors of Disney magic (and picked out a souvenir or two!), I found myself listening to “You Can Fly!” while admiring a painting of Walt Disney.That’s when I experienced the most magical of magical moments—the realization that what I admired, what I dearly loved, was all the creation of a very special man, whose vision, imagination, and tireless pursuit of perfection were gifts that forever changed the world we live in.As much as we get caught up in the detail and wonder of the Disney parks, it ’s worth remembering that there’s a history to everything we admire.This is no mere amusement park, no mere resort.This is an empire, built not on riches and clever marketing, but on dreams, imagination, and the desire to create a world where people can relive their innocence. As I stood in the Disney Store that day, I was incredibly humbled by the enormity of it all. We might write about the magic, but we didn’t create it.That was the work of one man, one very special man, and it ’s to him that we’re all indebted for enriching our lives—for allowing us to experience those special moments where we can believe, just for a moment, that we can fly. Tim Foster 2 · Celebrations Editors Tim Foster • Lou Mongello Contributing Writers Steve Barrett Cara Goldsbury Tim Devine Jim Korkis Beci Mahnken John Rick Jennifer Bright Reich Ray Harkness Glenn Whelan Pat Whitson Associate Editors Jennifer Bright Reich • Catherine Lusby Creative Direction and Design Tim Foster Associate Art Director Michelle Foster Contributing Photographers Tim Devine, Tim Foster, Tom Bricker, Barrie Brewer, Lou Mongello Basic subscription rate is $29.99 for six issues ($35.99 for Canada residents, $54.99 for other international residents). To subscribe online visit www.celebrationspress.com. Single issue price is $5.99. All orders must be prepaid and are payable in U.S. funds only. Celebrations is published bimonthly in the U.S. by Celebrations Press, Inc., 308 Sundance Drive, Chester Springs, PA 19425. Application to Mail at Periodical Postage Rates is Pending at Chester Springs, PA and additonal mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Celebrations, ATTN: Subscriptions, 308 Sundance Drive, Chester Springs, PA 19425. SUBSCRIBERS: If the postal service alerts us that your magazine is undeliverable, we have no further obligation unless we receive a corrected address within one year. Advertising inquiries (including information on advertising rates and opportunities) can be sent to: [email protected]. We are always accepting story proposals and contributions. You can direct such inquiries to: [email protected]. Unsolicited materials must be accompanied by a stamped, self-addressed envelope. By sending in unsolicited materials such as photos, you agree that Celebrations Press is not responsible for their safety or return. ©2008 Celebrations Press, Inc. No portion of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the express written permission of the publisher. Statements and opinions herein are those of the authors and advertisers and do not necessarily reflect the views of the publisher. Celebrations is owned and operated by Celebrations Press, Inc. and is not affiliated with, authorized or endorsed by, or in any way officially connected with the Walt Disney Company, Disney Enterprises, Inc., or any of their affiliates. Walt Disney World Resort® is a registered trademark of The Walt Disney Company. The Twilight Zone® is a registered trademark of CBS, Inc. This publication makes reference to various Disney copyrighted characters, trademarks, marks, and registered marks owned by The Walt Disney Company, Disney Enterprises, Inc., and other trademark own- ers. The use in this book of trademarked names and images is strictly for editorial purposes, no commercial claim to their use, or suggestion of sponsorship or endorsement, is made by the authors or publishers. Those words or terms that the authors have reason to believe are trademarks are designated as such by the use of initial capitaliza- tion, where appropriate. However, no attempt has been made to identify or designate all words or terms to which trademark or other proprietary rights may exist. Nothing contained herein is intended to express a judgement on, or affect the validity of legal status of, any word or term as a trademark, service mark, or other proprietary mark. While every care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the information in this publication, the passage of time will always bring changes in operating schedules, attraction openings and closings, and policies. The authors and publisher shall not be held liable for any information (valid or invalid) presented here and do not represent The Walt Disney Company. 3 · Celebrations It’s Alive...It’s Aliiiiiiive! When you think about Walt Disney World, your mind’s eye might conjure an image of a castle, a mountain (Space, Splash,Thunder, or Everest), or a dazzling array of fireworks in the sky.And while those may put a smile on your face, I want you to think again.Think harder.Think about what makes you smile when you hear those three words, because it might not be the attraction, the thrill, or even the beauty and majesty of the parks at all. I bet that it ’s the people. From the little girl whose mouth sits agape and eyes widen at the sight of her favorite princess, to the Cast Member who unexpectedly did that something special to give you pause and a memory you won’t soon forget, to the Grandma whose eyes dance as she watches her family experience the magic of Walt Disney World for the first time.