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On the Cover: Tomorrowland: Avenue of the Planets, photo by Tim Devine Volume 1 • Number 3 Tomorrowland: 40 Contents Imagining the Future Letters ..........................................................................................6 Calendar of Events .............................................................7 Disney News & Updates................................................. 8 MOUSE VIEWS ..........................................................13 Guide to the Magic by Tim Foster............................................................................14 Explorer Emporium Gone But Not by Lou Mongello .....................................................................16 Forgotten: 48 Hidden Mickeys by Steve Barrett ......................................................................18 Imagineer’s Tributes Disney Style by Cara Goldsbury................................................................20 to Lost Attractions Photography Tips & Tricks by Tim Devine .........................................................................22 Pin Trading & Collecting by John Rick .............................................................................24 Travel Tips Kungaloosh! by Beci Mahnken ...................................................................26 The Story of 54 Disney Cuisine by Allison Jones ......................................................................28 Pleasure Island FEATURED ATTRACTION and the Tomorrowland Transit Authority .....................30 Adventurers Club FEATURED RESORT Disney’s Yacht Club Resort ........................................34 Interview with FEATURED FILM Richard M. Sherman 60 Peter Pan..................................................................................38 (Part 2) Lou Mongello’s Wayback Machine .....................66 Wandering the World .................................................. 68 By the Numbers: Space Mountain ......................69 Quick Quiz...............................................................................70 In Search of: First Landing on the Moon ......72 Kids Korner ...........................................................................74 Mystery Quest: Tomorrowland ............................78 Tim & Lou’s Top 10 ...........................................................80 Looking to the Future in 2009 As we celebrate the New Year, we can’t help but look towards the future. What mysteries lie ahead? What exciting new discoveries will we make? Where will our imaginations take us? And of course, what sort of magic awaits us in 2009? With these questions in mind, it seemed only natural to devote an issue to the one part of the Magic Kingdom that has always provoked the most thought towards the promise of the future, Tomorrowland. Coincidentally, 2009 also marks the 40th anniversary of our first manned landing on the Moon, making a tribute to Tomorrowland even more special. To top it all off, as this issue of Celebrations was going to press it was made official that Space Mountain would be closing for a lengthy rehab. That also means that the Tomorrowland Transit Authority (for my money one of the best kept secrets in all of Walt Disney World) will also be closed. But don’t despair! We’re going to take an in-depth tour of the TTA, as well as a look at Space Mountain by the numbers. Nothing can replace the futuristic sights and thrills of these two classic attractions of course, but we can at least have a reminder of why they are so beloved. Also in this issue, we are debuting a new column about Disney dining by Allison Jones, where she will bring you an insider’s look at some of the best restaurants to be found at Walt Disney World. On a lighter note, regular contributor Ray Harkness will be starting his new column, a lighthearted look at some of the more offbeat discoveries to be found throughout the parks and resorts. And our newest contributor can be found in the Kids Korner section, where Disney-Super- Pro Maredith answers those questions that are a bit too tough for the grown-ups to handle! The coming year promises to be full of magic and excitement, and in future issues we will cover topics ranging from Star Wars Weekends and the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival to the magic of Main Street and the story behind Walt Disney’s vision for the City of Tomorrow. So as they say on the TTA, “join us, and believe in the promise of tomorrow!” Enjoy! 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, Barrie Brewer, Lou Mongello, Glenn Whelan, Pat Whitson 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. 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I’ve ridden all the rides, seen it all, and done everything there is to do…” No, that quote isn’t from me I can assure you, but you may have heard someone say that. Perhaps you’ve even said it yourself! While it may have been true in the few years after Walt Disney World opened, it is not the case today. I have been to Walt Disney World more times than I can count, and I still have not done it all. Nor do I think I ever will be able to. And that makes me a very happy person. Why? First, because there is so much more to explore at Walt Disney World than you might even be aware of. With so much to see and do, it’s very likely that there are plenty of new-to-you experiences to be had—staying at a different resort, eating at a different restaurant, shopping at a different shop, or taking in a different show or attraction. Even if you’ve done all of the obvious things