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On the Cover: “The Land”, photo by Tim Devine Issue 16 Remembering 42 Contents Horizons Letters ..........................................................................................6 Celebrations Marketplace ...........................................7 Calendar of Events ............................................................ 8 Disney News & Updates................................................10 MOUSE VIEWS ......................................................... 15 Guide to the Magic Exploring the Land by Tim Foster............................................................................16 Explorer Emporium 50 by Lou Mongello .....................................................................18 Hidden Mickeys by Steve Barrett .....................................................................20 Photography Tips & Tricks by Tim Devine .........................................................................22 Pin Trading & Collecting by John Rick .............................................................................24 Disney Cuisine World Showcase by Allison Jones ......................................................................26 56 Travel Tips Pavilions That Never by Beci Mahnken ...................................................................28 Were Disneyland Magic by J Darling...............................................................................30 FEATURED ATTRACTION Journey Into Imagination with Figment ....32 Miyuki: The FEATURED FILM Winnie the Pooh................................................................36 Traditional Art of 60 Lou Mongello’s Wayback Machine .................... 68 Japanese Candy Wandering the World ...................................................72 Making By the Numbers: Walt Disney World Landscaping .................................73 Quick Quiz...............................................................................74 In Search of: Humphrey the Bear........................76 Kids Korner ...........................................................................78 Stories Behind Walt Mystery Quest: Disney’s BoardWalk..................82 Disney World: 64 Tim & Lou’s Top 10 ...........................................................84 The Wilderness Lodge Brrr...! In recent months, we’ve seen a lot of wild winter weather, with frigid temperatures gripping most of the country and snow falling throughout the United States. In fact, during one week in January, there was snow in 49 of the 50 states,* with the exception being, you guessed it, Florida. (Although I heard rumors of snow flurries in Tallahassee!) Even people hoping to escape the bitter cold of the north with trips to Walt Disney World were confronted by chilly days and even frostier evenings. But even though it wasn’t shorts-and-T-shirts weather, in a way isn’t it refreshing to duck into the shops along Main Street, U.S.A or World Showcase to warm up rather than to cool off? And isn’t it strange when you’re looking forward to the heat lamps in Test Track? It’s quite a change from the relief of the freezing chamber on a sweltering August afternoon or to the welcome blast of cold air that greets you at the doors of the Main Street Bakery and the Plaza Ice Cream Parlor. For most of the year, those havens of coldness are pure delight. (Who can forget the snowy entrance to the former Ice Station Cool in Epcot, or, for Guests who were fortunate enough to visit, the winter globe in the Sweden Pavilion in the Millennium Village in World Showcase?) During that brief period in winter when even Florida gets a visit from Jack Frost, it’s a wonderfully unique experience to warm up with a cup of hot chocolate in the Magic Kingdom. Especially when (despite the claims of the weatherman), you can walk under a magical snowfall on Main Street, U.S.A. Enjoy the magic! Tim Foster *In case you’re curious, Hawaii has several mountains where there’s always snow, though in my mind that’s cheating! 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 • Catherine Lusby Creative Direction and Design Tim Foster Associate Art Director Michelle Foster Contributing Photographers Tim Foster, Tim Devine, Chuck Lionberger 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. Periodicals Postage Rate Paid at Chester Springs, PA and additional mail- ing offices. 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For many of us, there’s nothing more exciting than planning our next trip to Walt Disney World. “One Little Spark” of inspiration starts us wondering: When can we go? Where can we stay? And even six months in advance, where can we eat? We all begin our Walt Disney World experience at different times. For some, the experience starts when they reach the airport and board the plane to MCO. For others, the experience begins when they pass through the giant archway welcoming them onto Walt Disney World property. For still others, it hits home when they check into their resorts. Yet for many of us, the experience begins the moment the decision to go to Walt Disney World is made. After the plans are finalized, the spreadsheets come out, the guidebooks are opened, and the research begins—with many hours spent in front of computer keyboards, reading, watching, listening, learning, preparing, and in some cases, scheming. Scheming? Yes! For the parents who want to surprise their children with a trip to Walt Disney World, the fun is in the planning how they’ll reveal the gift. For the husband who wants to treat his wife to a special day for their anniversary, making spa and dinner reservations undetected is all part of the fun. For many folks, the anticipation and preparation are huge parts of the experience. They listen to all of their favorite podcasts, read the blogs, and dog-ear their favorite guidebooks. Old Disney vacation–planning DVDs are dusted off while waiting