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On the Cover: “Miss Tilly”, photo by Barrie Brewer Issue 12 Exploring 42 Contents Typhoon Lagoon and Letters ..........................................................................................6 Blizzard Beach Calendar of Events ............................................................ 8 Disney News & Updates..................................................9 MOUSE VIEWS ..........................................................13 Guide to the Magic by Tim Foster............................................................................14 The Old Swimmin’ Explorer Emporium by Lou Mongello .....................................................................16 Hole: River Country 52 Hidden Mickeys by Steve Barrett ......................................................................18 Photography Tips & Tricks by Tim Devine .........................................................................20 Pin Trading & Collecting by John Rick .............................................................................22 Disney Cuisine by Allison Jones ......................................................................24 A New Way to Puppet: Travel Tips 54 by Beci Mahnken ...................................................................26 Digital Puppetry Disneyland Magic by J Darling...............................................................................28 FEATURED ATTRACTION Kali River Rapids ...............................................................30 FEATURED RESORT Waiting is Half the Disney’s Beach Club Resort .......................................34 Fun! The Queues of 60 FEATURED FILM Walt Disney World Toy Story 3 ..............................................................................38 Part 2 Lou Mongello’s Wayback Machine .....................70 Wandering the World ...................................................72 By the Numbers:Main Street Electrical Parade ..73 Quick Quiz...............................................................................74 In Search of: The Emerald Tile ...............................76 Stories Behind Walt Kids Korner ...........................................................................78 66 Mystery Quest: Mickey’s Toontown Fair .......82 Disney World: Tim & Lou’s Top 10 ...........................................................84 The Carousel of Progress Living in the Moment A visit to Walt Disney World, especially for the first-time Guest, can be a whirlwind of attraction hopping, dining reservations, and meticulous planning. Although an oft-repeated tip is to slow down and enjoy the magic, sometimes that’s hard to do when you realize you have 6:00 dining reservations at the Wilderness Lodge and you’ve just left the Haunted Mansion—at 5:45! Or when you’re racing to Toy Story Mania! first thing in the morning to get your FastPasses before they run out for the day. Sometimes you just don’t have time to leisurely seek out those small treasures and hidden secrets, or to relax for an hour and two on a bench enjoying a calm lunch and doing some people watching. But the one thing you can always do is to enjoy the moment. Waiting in line? Instead of worrying about where you’ll be racing once you leave the attraction, take the opportunity to enjoy the details of the queue area. Heading to World Showcase for IllumiNations at the last minute? Find the rose pathway by the Imagination Pavilion (which is a bit shorter anyway) and take the time to, pardon the phrase, stop and smell the roses (albeit briefly). Anxiously waiting for the parade to start? Take a moment to visually explore your surroundings at Main Street, U.S.A. Even if you’re walking (or jogging!) from attraction to attraction, take off those blinders and enjoy the journey. You don’t need to stop and explore every detail, but you can enjoy the western flavor of Frontierland, the futuristic ambience of Tomorrowland, or the exotic details of Asia as you race to Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Space Mountain, or Expedition Everest. Listen to the music. Drink in your surroundings. Doing so will let you appreciate the journey, and it’ll also build your anticipation for the adventure that awaits you! Let the wonder of Walt Disney World envelop you and immerse yourself in the magic. If you can take the time and seek out the hidden treasures to be discovered, so much the better. But even if your schedule doesn’t allow you the luxury of “taking your time,” you can still spend the time you do have enjoying the magic—by living in the moment and letting the magic come to you. Enjoy the Magic! Tim Foster 2 · Celebrations Editors Tim Foster • Lou Mongello Contributing Writers Steve Barrett J Darling Tim Devine Allison Jones Beci Mahnken John Rick Associate Editors Jennifer Bright Reich • Kristin Isolde Eriksen • Catherine Lusby Creative Direction and Design Tim Foster Associate Art Director Michelle Foster Contributing Photographers Tim Foster, Tim Devine, Barrie Brewer, Tom Bricker 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. 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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 Everything Old is New Again What makes Walt Disney World so memorable, and for many of us, truly magical, isn’t necessarily the thrill we get from flying on Soarin’, the childlike grins that cross our faces as we sail over the rooftops of London on Peter Pan’s Flight, or even the outright giddiness we experience when they bring over yet another skewer of Marinated Sirloin Steak during dinner at ’Ohana. No, for most of us, it’s the memories we have: memories of our first visits, time spent with family and friends, the awe of a ballroom scene in the Haunted Mansion, or even coming face to face with a Yeti (or Princess) for the very first time. Walt Disney once said, “Times and conditions change so rapidly that we must keep our aim constantly focused on the future.” And with that focus on the future and change, we sometimes lament when those alterations