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Cover Photography © Tim Foster Issue 42 The Polynesian Village Resort: A 42 Contents Tropical Hideaway Calendar of Events ............................................................ 8 Then & Now Disney News ...........................................................................10 MOUSE VIEWS ......................................................... 15 Guide to the Magic by Tim Foster............................................................................16 The Marceline Project Hidden Mickeys by Steve Barrett ......................................................................18 50 Disney Legends by Jamie Hecker ....................................................................20 Shutters & Lenses by Tim Devine .........................................................................22 Disney Cuisine by Allison Jones ......................................................................24 Disney Touring Tips by Carrie Hurst .......................................................................26 Trash to Treasure: Disney Secrets Overlooked Disney 56 by Jamie Hecker ....................................................................28 Disneyland Magic Collectibles by J Darling...............................................................................30 FEATURED ATTRACTION The Boneyard ......................................................................32 FEATURED FILM Saving the Memories: Tarzan ........................................................................................36 Disney Scrapbooking 62 Wandering the World ...................................................72 By the Numbers .....................................................................73 In Search Of... ........................................................................74 Quick Quiz...............................................................................76 Kids Korner ...........................................................................78 Mystery Quest ........................................................................82 Tim & Lou’s Top 10 ...........................................................84 Shades of Green 66 Anticipation One of the most magical parts of a Walt Disney Vacation occurs, not at the parks, but in the days leading up to your trip. This is when the excitement starts to build. You may have made dining reservations months ago, and your FastPasses may all be scheduled, but it’s those final days that will really get that Disney magic flowing in your heart. This is the time when all of those final arrangements are made. It’s when you do that last minute shopping to pick up all of those little items you’ll need on your trip (don’t forget the sunscreen!), when you watch those Disney DVDs one more time in preparation for your trip, and of course when you start to pack. But it’s not about the tasks at hand, it’s about that indescribable feeling of anticipation and the realization that you are about to embark on a magical journey that will take you away to the farthest reaches of your imagination. You can almost smell the popcorn in the air or hear the distant whistle of the Walt Disney World Railroad. After months of waiting and dreaming, you realize that you’re almost there, and in just a few days (or hours!) you’ll be standing in the heart of Main Street U.S.A., staring at the most wondrous sight of all…the spectacle of Cinderella Castle rising majestically into the blue Florida sky. You can see that anticipation in your family’s eyes, and the wonderful thing is that no matter what their age, you’ll get to see that childlike wonderment and youthful sparkle as they dream about the lands and attractions that they will soon be experiencing. When you arrive at Walt Disney World, you’ll enter a land where dreams come true, where anything you can imagine is brought to life right in front of your eyes. And it truly is a magical experience. But the anticipation of your upcoming trip can be just as magical. This is when your dreams and your imagination really get going, because you know you’re about to embark on an adventure of a lifetime, and one that you will remember forever. 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 Jennifer Bright Reich • Jessica Clawson Contributing Photographers Tim Foster, Tim Devine, Lisa Mahan, Jamie Hecker, Nick Comande, Rachel Comande, Lori Elias 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 (USPS 025-286) is published bimonthly in the U.S. by Celebrations Press, Inc, 308 Sundance Drive, Chester Springs, PA. 19425. 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Letters My family built a room over our garage just for our Disney collection. I have recreated all four parks and the three hotels around the Seven Seas Lagoon. I have the monorail connecting the hotels. Our two favorite rides are Kilimanjaro Safari and Splash Mountain so I recreated those in miniature as well. There are even a few Hidden Mickeys spread around. When we can’t get to Disney World, we simply visit the Train room and all is well. Bret Shortall Denton, Maryland Magical Memories I found this priceless photo of my twin princess daughters’ magical trip to Walt Disney World. It will live in my heart forever. Gary Zerilli New York Got a question, photo, or story you’d like to share? email them to: [email protected] 4 · Celebrations 5 · Celebrations 6 · Celebrations Contributors Kevin Carpenter works in Nick Comande is a retired Rachel Comande lives in Lori Elias credits her pas- professional soccer and Firefighter/Paramedic from Racine, WI. She loves Walt sion for Disney to long- enjoys writing from his the city of Racine, Wisconsin.