Just a reminder that MouseFest is scheduled for November 30 December 5 (land) and December 4 8 (sea). MouseFest Gold Sponsor MousePlanet is organizing three events and officially participating in a fourth during the land portion. For more information and how to let us know that you're coming, visit our MouseFest events page (link). For more information on MouseFest, visit the MouseFest event site (link).

A construction wall blocks off the curb in front of Main Street Station
during its removal. Photo by Brian Bennett.
Last Wednesday, the Orlando Internation Airport informed Disney that greeters for the Disney's Magical Express (DME) services would have to be removed from the third floor of the airport's terminal. Disney has been given until October 31 to remove the greeters from the terminal.
The airport also told Disney that only those travelers that had pre-booked the DME service would be allowed to use it. The Disney greeters had reportedly been seen offering the DME service to travelers who had not already booked it, in violation of the airport's policy against solicitation. Disney, for its part, claims that it has not violated the terms of its agreement with the airport.
The greeters will have to greet travelers with DME reservations at baggage claim, where all other ground transportation providers are located. Under consideration are additional changes. At the moment, DME operates out of Terminal A only. Guests arriving on the B side of the terminal are directed by greeters to the A side to board their buses. While that might cost Disney as much as $15 million per year in additional expenses, airport board chairman Jeffry Fuqua said that it was only fair, telling the Orlando Sentinel: It costs more money for Hertz and the others to operate that way. We can't set our airport up to operate to Disney's pleasure.

A view from the other side of the construction wall shows how long the
construction area is. Photo by Brian Bennett.
Last Monday afternoon, an Air Launch Firework (ALF) shell detonated prematurely during setup of the inferno bargethe large barge in the center of World Showcase Lagoon responsible for the huge fire effectsfor the Illuminations: Reflections of Earth show at Epcot. There were no injuries, but the launch tube was extensively damaged, and the barge (and all of its effects) have been removed from the show indefinitely, along with the other ALF system, located atop the United Kingdom pavilion.
What is known, thanks to cast members and eyewitnesses posting on the discussion forums at WDWMagic.com is this:

The hidden tribute to the 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea attraction at Pooh's
Playful Spot has been found. The blue Nautilus sub shape (inset) is above
the door frame in Pooh's house. Photo by Brian Bennett.
The parents of 4-year-old Daudi Bamuwayme, who died after a ride on Epcot's Mission: Space, have asked Disney to consider increasing the height restrictions for those wishing to enjoy the thrill ride.
Moses and Agnes Bamuwamye wrote to Disney, asking that the minimum height for the attraction be raised from 44 inches to 51 inches. Their son was 46 inches when he rode Mission: Space, which simulates a trip on a rocket ship to the planet Mars. The Bamuwamyes and their lawyer stated that the ride was too intense for smaller children.
Disney stated that the autopsy results are in, and that no link has yet been found between the current minimum height and the boy's death. Final autopsy results may not be available until November.

The menu for the buffet at El Pirata y El Perico is not bringing guests
in to the dining location yet. Photo by Brian Bennett.
On the first night of the test of a new buffet dinner at El Pirata y El Perico Restaurante, traffic was slow and the location closed early. Let's hope that the location drums up additional business over the next week or so in order to get a fair assessment of guest reaction to the test. Some additional promotion to park guests, either through the park guides or word of mouth, may be necessary to drive traffic to the underutilized location.
The test menu is an all-you-care-to-eat buffet featuring: tossed garden green salad with various dressings; cucumbers, tomato and red onion salad; pasta salad with herb dressings; barbecue chicken; mesquite grilled Kansas City steak with maitre d' butter (grilled on stage); mango barbecue pork ribs; ranch-style baked beans; corn on the cob; Western fried potatoes; Mickey mac and cheese; cornbread with honey butter; chocolate cake; cheesecake and Key Lime pie. Non-alcoholic, non-specialty beverages are included. The meal costs $21.99 for those aged 10 and up, $9.99 for those aged 3-9. Prices do not include tax and tip.

The sign at the entrance to Mickey's Toontown Fair has received its seasonal
overlay in preparation for Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. Photo
by Brian Bennett.
Note: Today is 90 days from December 25 (Christmas Day). If you're going to be at Walt Disney World at that time and want to dine at a table service restaurant for Christmas dinner, make those Advance Dining Reservations fast, as they'll book up really quickly!
The Happy HalloWishes fireworks will get two test performances this week, with the show being run tomorrow night and on Wednesday night. It will not be the complete show, however, and the fireworks around the perimeter of the park will not be part of the test. They will not be used until the show's official debut during the first night of Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party on Friday night.
MouseSavers (link) is noting that "special discounted Walt Disney World vacation package for late October through Christmas is coming very soon." No further information was available at press time.
The complete schedule for the Food & Wine Festival, normally only seen in the event's brochure, is now available online for those who want to plan in advance (link).
Instead of working a deal with park sponsor Nestle, Disney has decided to use its own brand"Goofy's Candy Company"to hand out to trick-or-treaters at Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party.
Don't keep it to yourself! Send us your news tips, rumors, and comments. Email us here.
Annual Passholder and Florida Resident discounts have been released for August 28 through October 4, with rates starting at $59 per night for value resorts and $89 per night for moderate resorts. The discount code to use is EXI. See the Passholder web site (link) or MouseSavers (link) for more information. The Passholder Best Rate program has reduced the advance reservation requirement from 120 days to 60 days. The program is now accepting reservations, online only, through February 15, 2006.
The Radisson Resort Parkway, a MousePlanet sponsor, is offering a $59.95 reduced special rate valid through September 30. Please note that this special does not include a free upgrade to deluxe pool view accommodations.
Radisson Resort Parkway, a MousePlanet sponsor, has announced their rates through the end of 2006.
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Oct 1 6
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$87
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$97
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$106
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N/A
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N/A
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Oct 7 11
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$127
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$137
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$146
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N/A
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N/A
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| Oct 12 13 |
$97
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$107
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$116
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N/A
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N/A
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Oct 14 Nov
17
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$97 (M-F)
$107 (S,S) |
$107 (M-F)
$117 (S,S) |
$116 (M-F)
$126 (S,S) |
N/A
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N/A
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Nov 18 26
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$107
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$117
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$126
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N/A
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N/A
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Nov 27 Dec
3
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$97
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$107
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$116
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N/A
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N/A
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Dec 4 22
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$87
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$97
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$106
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N/A
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N/A
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Dec 23 27
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$133
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$143
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$152
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N/A
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N/A
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Dec 28 31
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$175
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$185
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$194
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N/A
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$105 (S,S) |
$105 (M-F)
$115 (S,S) |
$114 (M-F)
$124 (S,S) |
$105 (M-F)
$115 (S,S) |
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$125
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$135
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$144
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$135
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$145
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$105 (S,S) |
$105 (M-F)
$115 (S,S) |
$114 (M-F)
$124 (S,S) |
$105 (M-F)
$115 (S,S) |
$115 (M-F)
$125 (S,S) |
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Feb 3 15
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$115 (M-F)
$125 (S,S) |
$125 (M-F)
$135 (S,S) |
$134 (M-F)
$144 (S,S) |
$125 (M-F)
$135 (S,S) |
$135 (M-F)
$145 (S,S) |
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Feb 16 19
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$175
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$185
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$194
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$185
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$195
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Feb 20 Apr
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$125 (M-F)
$135 (S,S) |
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$144 (S,S) |
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Apr 7 12
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Apr 13 16
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$115 (S,S) |
$114 (M-F)
$124 (S,S) |
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$115 (S,S) |
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May 25 29
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$125
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$135
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$144
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$135
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$145
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May 30 June
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$105 (S,S) |
$105 (M-F)
$115 (S,S) |
$114 (M-F)
$124 (S,S) |
$105 (M-F)
$115 (S,S) |
$115 (M-F)
$125 (S,S) |
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June 9 29
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$105 (M-F)
$115 (S,S) |
$115 (M-F)
$125 (S,S) |
$124 (M-F)
$134 (S,S) |
$115 (M-F)
$125 (S,S) |
$125 (M-F)
$135 (S,S) |
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June 30 July
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$125
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$135
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$144
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$135
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$145
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July 9 Aug
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$115 (S,S) |
$115 (M-F)
$125 (S,S) |
$124 (M-F)
$134 (S,S) |
$115 (M-F)
$125 (S,S) |
$125 (M-F)
$135 (S,S) |
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Aug 20 Oct
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$95 (M-F)
$105 (S,S) |
$105 (M-F)
$115 (S,S) |
$114 (M-F)
$124 (S,S) |
$105 (M-F)
$115 (S,S) |
$115 (M-F)
$125 (S,S) |
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$115 (M-F)
$125 (S,S) |
$125 (M-F)
$135 (S,S) |
$134 (M-F)
$144 (S,S) |
$125 (M-F)
$135 (S,S) |
$135 (M-F)
$145 (S,S) |
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Nov 5 25
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$105 (M-F)
$115 (S,S) |
$115 (M-F)
$125 (S,S) |
$124 (M-F)
$134 (S,S) |
$115 (M-F)
$125 (S,S) |
$125 (M-F)
$135 (S,S) |
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Nov 26 Dec
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$95
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$105
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$114
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$105
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$115
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Dec 20 25
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$115
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$125
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$134
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$125
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$135
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Dec 26 31
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$175
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$185
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$194
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$185
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$195
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Click here for more information, or here to make reservations now.
Summer Price Slice is back with reduced-price greens fees on tee times after 10 a.m. daily from May 2 through Sept. 29 on Disney's five 18-hole golf courses.
Golfers can play the premier Osprey Ridge course after 10 a.m. for $60 (compared to a normal seasonal greens fee of $119) or Eagle Pines for $50 (compared to a normal seasonal fee of $109). Post-10 a.m. rounds on the Magnolia, Palm or Lake Buena Vista courses are $45 (compared to a normal seasonal fee of $89-$94). Prices include golf cart rental.
Disney's Summer Price Slice also gives golfers the opportunity to play afternoon rounds late into the day. Golfers can take on Osprey Ridge after 3 p.m. for $35 ($30 after 5 p.m.). Eagle Pines, Magnolia and Palm start at $30 after 3 p.m. ($25 after 5 p.m.). Rounds at Lake Buena Vista start at $25 after 3 p.m. ($20 after 5 p.m.).
For tee times, call 407-WDW-GOLF (407-939-4653) or go to the Walt Disney World Golf web site (link).
The entire ticket price structure changed as of January 2, 2005, to the new Magic Your Way passes. Advance purchase discounts are only available on tickets above the base ticket of at least 5 days.
| Adult/Child Total Cost | 1-day | 2-day | 3-day | 4-day | 5-day | 6-day | 7-day | 8-day | 9-day | 10-day |
| Base Ticket | $59.75 / $48 | $119 / $96 | $171 / $137 | $185 / $148 | $193 / $155 | $196 / $157 | $199 / $160 | $202 / $162 | $205 / $164 | $209 / $167 |
| W/ Park Hopper | $94.75 / $83 | $154 / $131 | $206 / $172 | $220 / $183 | $228 / $190 | $231 / $192 | $234 / $195 | $237 / $197 | $240 / $199 | $244 / $202 |
| W/ Plus Pack | $104.75 / $93 | $164 / $141 | $216 / $182 | $230 / $193 | $238 / $200 | $241 / $202 | $244 / $205 | $247 / $207 | $250 / $209 | $254 / $212 |
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| Premium Ticket | $139.75 / $128 | $199 / $176 | $251 / $217 | $265 / $228 | $273 / $235 | $276 / $237 | $279 / $240 | $282 / $242 | $285 / $245 | $289 / $247 |
| Premium, No Expiration | N/A | $209 / $186 | $261 / $227 | $280 / $243 | $308 / $270 | $321 / $282 | $334 / $295 | $382 / $342 | $392 / $395 | $399 / $347 |
| Advance Purchase Discount | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | $7/$6 | $9/$7 | $11/$9 | $11/$9 | $11/$9 | $12/$9 |
Receive 10 percent off the price of their lunch meal at selected Walt Disney World Resort hotel restaurants, and the discount is good for up to three guests. The offer is valid Mondays through Fridays. Call 407-WDW-DINE (407-939-3463) for locations and reservations.
Hours and entertainment schedules are currently available through October 2005.
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Disney Stars and Motor Cars Parade 4:30p Fantasmic 8p |
Mickey's Jammin' Jungle Parade 4p |
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Disney Stars and Motor Cars Parade 4:30p Fantasmic 8p |
Mickey's Jammin' Jungle Parade 4p |
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Disney Stars and Motor Cars Parade 4:30p Fantasmic 8p |
Mickey's Jammin' Jungle Parade 4p |
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Disney Stars and Motor Cars Parade 4:30p Fantasmic 8p |
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Eat to the Beat Concert Series: Kansas 5:15p, 7p, 8:15p Illuminations 9p |
Disney Stars and Motor Cars Parade 4:30p Fantasmic 8p |
Mickey's Jammin' Jungle Parade 4p |
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Eat to the Beat Concert Series: Kansas 5:15p, 7p, 8:15p Illuminations 9p |
Disney Stars and Motor Cars Parade 4:30p Fantasmic 8p |
Mickey's Jammin' Jungle Parade 4p |
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Eat to the Beat Concert Series: Kansas 5:15p, 7p, 8:15p Illuminations 9p |
Disney Stars and Motor Cars Parade 4:30p Fantasmic 8p |
Mickey's Jammin' Jungle Parade 4p |
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Share a Dream Come True Parade 3p SpectroMagic Parade 8p Wishes Fireworks 9p |
Eat to the Beat Concert Series: Commodores 5:15p, 7p, 8:15p Illuminations 9p |
Disney Stars and Motor Cars Parade 4:30p Fantasmic 8p |
Mickey's Jammin' Jungle Parade 4p |
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Eat to the Beat Concert Series: Commodores 5:15p, 7p, 8:15p Illuminations 9p |
Disney Stars and Motor Cars Parade 4:30p Fantasmic 8p |
Mickey's Jammin' Jungle Parade 4p |
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Disney Stars and Motor Cars Parade 4:30p Fantasmic 8p |
Mickey's Jammin' Jungle Parade 4p |
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Disney Stars and Motor Cars Parade 4:30p Fantasmic 8p |
Mickey's Jammin' Jungle Parade 4p |
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Disney Stars and Motor Cars Parade 4:30p Fantasmic 8p |
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Disney Stars and Motor Cars Parade 4:30p Fantasmic 8p |
Mickey's Jammin' Jungle Parade 4p |
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John Mayer Trio with Charlie Sexton (main room), SOLD OUT; 8:30 p.m. Pocket Change (Blues Kitchen), free; 11 p.m. |
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(Send an email to Mark Goldhaber)
Mark (@MPMark) is a veteran of dozens of trips to Walt Disney World starting in 1972, with a few Disneyland trips thrown in for good measure. As a Disney stockholder and a Disney Vacation Club member, Mark is always in touch with what's going on with The Mouse. Mark serves as MousePlanet's Walt Disney World content coordinator. Mark is a senior information technology manager working for the State of New York. He lives in the suburbs outside Albany, New York, with his wife and son.