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For members who won't recieve the December Member Clubhouse e-mail, here it is below.
Inside Scoop
Members to take over the World
Earlier this year, Disney Vacation Club Members took over a Disney Cruise Line® ship during the S.S. Member Cruise 2003. Next spring, Members will take over the World. May 25-27, 2004 has been officially decreed Disney Vacation Club Member Homecoming at the Walt Disney World Resort. This is the Member event of your dreamsa multiday, Members-only celebration packed with once-in-a-lifetime events and private after-hours Theme Park access featuring exclusive entertainment. Our celebration culminates with the grand opening of our newest addition to the neighborhood, Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa.
Reservations will be accepted beginning December 17, 2003. Watch your mailbox for a personal invitation or visit dvcmember.com for more details.
Who's on second?
The exciting series of collectible pins from Disney's Visa® Credit Card from Bank One continues with the release of Steamboat Willie on November 18, 2003, to mark the Mouse's birthday. If you're already a Disney's Visa Cardmember, the pin can be purchased for $6.50 by using your Disney's Visa Card at Disney Pin Trading retail locations or by calling (800) 362-4533. You may also request an order form by sending an email to dlrdelivears@disney.com.
If you're not yet a Disney's Visa® Cardmember and wish to apply, call (800) 724-8547 and provide code 6RGL01. You may also apply online. Available to U.S. residents, 18 and older and subject to credit approval.
Limit five (5) pins per Cardmember. A $15 minimum purchase is required when ordering by phone (tax and shipping not included).
Developer News
'Tis the season for Saratoga Springs
As you prepare for the holidays, construction of Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa, the newest Disney Vacation Club Resort is moving right along. Around the property, things are becoming noticeably greener as landscaping takes shape. High Rock Spring Pool is nearing completion, and construction of the bus shelters is under way. Inside The Carriage House (the main building), interiors are being painted, and installations at The Artist Palette have begun.
With so much to offer, Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa is sure to become a family favorite. In fact, now is a perfect time to continue your family's Disney vacation tradition. Take advantage of our Saratoga Savings and give your loved ones a unique holiday gift they'll enjoy for years to comea home away from home at this grand lakeside community. For more information, visit the Add to the Magic section of dvcmember.com and contact your Vacation Club Guide for more details.
Yuletide traditions
Just as Disney Vacation Club has a reputation for creating legendary holiday memories, the town of Saratoga Springs, New Yorkour new resort's namesakecelebrates the season in several special ways.
First, there's the Peppermint Pig, a pink hard candy similar in taste to the candy cane, but shaped like a pig. In the Victorian era, the pig was honored as a symbol of good health, happiness, and prosperity. After the holiday dinner, Peppermint Pigs are broken and shared by all in hope of good fortune for the coming year. The tradition dates back to the 1880s, with the Frasier and Curtis candy store receiving credit for the festive confection. Today, Peppermint Pigs are made by Saratoga Sweets only during the holiday season and only in upstate New York. To learn more, visit Saratoga Sweets online.
What would the season be without a twinkling winter wonderland for all to see? During the month of December, a drive through Saratoga Spa State Park becomes a merry must-do. With more than 1 million lights in 100 beautiful displays, the Holiday Light Spectacular begins at dusk each evening and has become a treasured tradition in Saratoga Springs.
Two other Saratoga seasonal treats are unwrapped within the first week of December. First, there's the weeklong Festival of Trees at Saratoga Springs City Center, with almost 200 decorated trees, wreaths, and centerpieces available for purchase. Second, the Victorian Streetwalk takes place, recapturing a bit of Christmas past. Held along Broadway (the main street in Saratoga Springs), this one-day event features strolling musicians and carolers in Victorian costumes, horse-drawn trolley rides, open houses in downtown stores, refreshments, and more magical holiday fun.
On December 31, residents ring in the New Year with First Night Saratoga. Hosted by the YMCA of Saratoga Springs, the annual First Night event is a family-oriented New Year's Eve celebration of the arts. First Night began in Boston in 1976, providing the public with an alternative way of ushering in the New Year. Its mission is to broaden and increase a community's appreciation for the visual and performing arts.
For First Night Saratoga, over 30 buildings, churches, and storefronts become stages for musicians, actors, dancers, and artists. There's certainly something for everyonefrom cooking demonstrations and art installations to musical performances and interactive storytellingeven a 5K race and marriage vow renewals! The evening is capped off with fireworks at midnight.
In May, Member families from all over the world will begin a new Saratoga-inspired tradition, as we welcome them home to Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa. Whether it's Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or any other wintertime holiday or festival you celebrate, we wish you and your family a safe and joyful season.
Around the Neighborhood
Home sweet home
During the holidays, much time is spent baking tasty treats for family and friends. In that tradition, pastry chefs at the Walt Disney World Resort have been busy mixing, rolling, cutting, and shaping delicious displays packed with pounds of yuletide cheer. So even though you may be miles away from your kitchen, you'll be awestruck by what our ovens have offered.
Over at Disney's Contemporary Resort, a gingerbread village has taken up residence in the Main Building on the fourth floor by the Concourse Steakhouse. Kids are also invited to the Food and Fun Center for holiday cookie decorating, December 15-20.
To gaze at gingerbread on a 'grand' scale, hop on the monorail and motor over to Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. The life-size gingerbread house is 16 feet high and 17 feet wide. Over 400 hours were spent baking more than 10,000 pieces of gingerbread and 160 hours were spent decorating the spectacular structure. Perfect for gift giving, Santa lollipops, stolen (a German bread), and gingerbread houses, cookies, and ornaments may be purchased here.
Reverse your route with a stop at Epcot®. Inside Liberty Inn at The American Adventure, you'll find Santa's Bakeshop. Containing over 800 pounds of sugar and more than 1,000 eggs, Santa's Gingerbread House will enchant kids from 1 to 92. To satisfy your sweet tooth, Christmas cookies and hot and cold beverages will be sold.
Walk over to Disney's Beach Club Resort and take a lingering look at the life-size gingerbread carousel in the lobby. Ponder its 10 pounds of spices, 50 pounds of dark chocolate, and 100 pounds of icing as you explore the creation, searching for its three Hidden Mickeys. Miniature gingerbread houses, chocolate fudge, and stolen can be purchased in the merchandise shops.
On the other side of Crescent Lake, Disney's BoardWalk Resort also features a holiday display in its lobby. Using chocolate, sugar, and gingerbread, the folks at BoardWalk Bakery have set up a sweet scene that includes a five-foot-tall Ferris wheel, carousel, water slide, beach, and buildings.
The next stop on our seasonal safari is Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge. A miniature African village made out of chocolate, gingerbread, and sugar has settled near the waterfall at Boma - Flavors of Africa. Architecture from all over the African continent is reflected in the houses and buildings on display.
And if you're heading south for the winter, Disney's Vero Beach Resort celebrates the centennial of Pelican Island with a tribute to America's first protected wildlife refuge. This special display, featuring both historical and environmental themes, is 100 years in the 'baking.'
Through the woods we go!
Enjoy a leisurely 30-minute carriage ride through the Walt Disney World backwoods through December 30. All rides depart from the Porte Cochere in front of Disney's Wilderness Lodge and will return to the same location every half hour between 5:30 pm and 10:00 pm (December 24 hours are 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm). Cost is $30 per carriage (tax included). Each carriage can seat up to four adults or three adults and two children.
For reservations, call (407) WDW-PLAY (939-7529). For same-day bookings, call (407) 824-2832. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to ride time. A $30 fee will be charged for no-shows or for cancellations within 24 hours. You will not be charged for trips that are cancelled and rescheduled due to inclement weather.
Ring in the New Year
Celebrating New Year's Eve at the Walt Disney World Resort? Here are some ways to honor the arrival of 2004.
The Disney Theme Parks will offer extended hours of operation on December 31. Magic Kingdom® Park will be open from 9:00 am to midnight; Epcot, 8:00 am to 1:00 am; Disney-MGM Studios, 8:00 am to 1:00 am; and Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm.
Disney's BoardWalk Resort hosts a free, all-ages New Year's Eve bash out on the Village Green. Enjoy party favors and a live DJ from 7:00 pm to 1:00 am, weather permitting. Down at Atlantic Dance Hall, say hello to 2004 with a memorable evening of food, champagne, party favors, and entertainment. From 8:00 pm to 2:00 am, dance 2003 away with music provided by both a DJ and The Big Idea band. Tickets go on sale December 31 at noon, and may be purchased at the door. Just $30 per person, not a penny more! You must be over 21 to join the party.
Attend Disney's biggest New Year's Eve bash by popping over to Downtown Disney Pleasure Island. During this kinetic street party, every Guest is treated to salty snacks, delicious desserts, and exciting music from Blondie, Sugar Hill Gang, and Jeff Kashiwa, plus a champagne toast and special fireworks spectacular when the clock strikes twelve. Prefer to celebrate indoors? Pleasure Island features eight great clubs offering a diverse range of live entertainment and music. You must be 21 years old. Tickets for this special event are $79 plus tax. Call (407) W-DISNEY (934-7639) for more information. Talent is subject to change without notice.
Schedules and programs are subject to change.
Member Getaways
New to the 'Club'
We're excited to welcome four new Club Intrawest resort locations to the World Passport CollectionPalm Desert, California; Sandestin, Florida; Vancouver, British Columbia; and Panorama, British Columbia. These additional destinations join two current Club Intrawest offerings in the Buena Vista Trading Company: Whistler, British Columbia and Mont Tremblant, Quebec.
In addition to weeklong getaways, Club Intrawest offers the flexibility of nightly stays, too. Exchanges may be confirmed from seven months to seven days in advance for stays of six or more nights, and from four months to seven days in advance for stays of five or less nights. Restrictions apply, and exchanges are subject to availability.
These Club Intrawest resorts are now available for booking. For additional information on Club Intrawest, please consult pages 26 and 27 of your Vacation Planner.
Time to get away
Each month in Member Clubhouse, we feature Last-Minute Getaways, some of the most popular Interval International® exchange destinations with limited availability for the following month. Please note that holiday weeks are typically not available.
There are currently accommodations available in January at some of the finest resorts in the Interval International network, including the Austrian Alps, Lake Tahoe, Las Vegas, Spain, Tennessee, and more!
Remember that availability is extremely limited. Contact Member Services for additional information, and visit the World Passport Collection page at dvcmember.com for a complete list of destinations currently available.
Member Perks
Valuable reading material
When visiting any of the Disney Vacation Club Resorts, be sure to peruse Perk Pages. Along with Portable Perks, its easy-to-carry cousin, Perk Pages provides listings of offers you can take advantage of while on vacation. Look for Perk Pages in your check-in folder or pick one up at any Disney Vacation Club Resort, Disney Vacation Club Information Center, or Member Update.
Wrap up the holidays in a snap!
Frame your family vacation with a professional portrait taken at the Walt Disney World Resort. Whether you're a family of four or 24, Disney Event Productions Photography will customize a portrait session to accommodate you. The price of the session includes the Walt Disney World location of your choice (restrictions may apply), the sitting fee, all proofs (presentation prints), and a multiprint folio showcasing images from the session. Members receive a 10% discount on the sitting fee only. For more information, call Disney Event Productions Photography at (407) 827-5099.
Holiday pool hopping restrictions
Due to the high occupancy that is expected, Members may not "pool hop" from December 20, 2003 to January 3, 2004. On other dates, if you're pool hopping at another resort, you may be asked to leave in order to accommodate registered Guests staying at that resort. Please call ahead to the Front Desk of the destination resort to check pool availability, and visit dvcmember.com for updates.
Please also remember that unless you're a registered Guest of Disney's Yacht & Beach Club Resorts or Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge, pool hopping is never allowed at Stormalong Bay and Uzima Pool. Quiet pools at those resorts are also off-limits, unless you are a registered Resort Guest. There are no exceptions to this policy.
Banking Reminder
Banking Vacation Points is something most Members wish to do from time to time. To make banking your Vacation Points easier, the following chart is provided here each month as a reminder. Please note that Member Services is closed on Saturdays and Sundays, so plan your transactions accordingly, or make your banking request to Member Services via email.
What in the World
Let it snow!
Imagination reigns at the Magic Kingdom Park, and during Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, held on select nights through December 19, snow falls on Main Street U.S.A.®.
From 7:00 pm to midnight, have a jolly holiday with an enchanting parade, Disney Character greetings, festive entertainment, and delightful treats. Enjoy a holiday twist to Wishes, the all-new nighttime fireworks spectacular (viewable throughout the Magic Kingdom Park), plus unlimited use of the most popular attractions. Separate admission is required for this event, and tickets sell out quickly, so book now or call (407) W-DISNEY (934-7639).
A global celebration
Through December 30, Epcot welcomes you to Holidays Around the World. This yuletide extravaganza of sight, sound, and inspiration features a nightly retelling of the Christmas story by a celebrity narrator, a glorious Candlelight Processional, and a choir of hundreds accompanied by a full symphony orchestra. World Showcase nations celebrate their unique holiday traditions, with appearances from international gift-giving characters.
The Candlelight Processional is offered nightly at 5:00, 6:45, and 8:15 pm. Narrators scheduled to perform include Ericka Dunlap (Miss America 2004), David Ogden Stiers (voice of Dr. Jumba Jookiba in Lilo & Stitch and Cosgsworth in Beauty and the Beast), Steven Curtis Chapman, Edward James Olmos, Sandi Patty, Robby Benson (voice of Beast in Beauty and the Beast), and Gary Sinise. Please note that narrators are subject to change without notice.
Priority Seating is available for the Candlelight Processional Dinner Package, which includes dinner at an Epcot restaurant plus preferred seating for the Candlelight Processional. Prices are $10.99 for children ages 3 to 11 and range from $28.99 to $41.99 for adults, depending on the restaurant selected. Epcot admission is required. For information, call (407) WDW-DINE (939-3463), or visit the Special Events page at disneyworld.com.
Sidewalks dressed in holiday style
Visit the Downtown Disney area for Festival of the Seasons through December 24 and fill your winter wish lists with treasures from some of the most delightful stores in the world. When making merry leaves you wishing for a tasty treat, satisfy your holiday hunger with a seasonal snack or a festive feast. Or just enjoy the entertainment, dazzling lights, and wonderful window displays. And watch for Santa, because he'll be there, too!
Swing into spring
From March 3 to April 1, 2004, Cracker Jack® Stadium at Disney's Wide World of Sports® Complex becomes home base for the Atlanta Braves. This year's spring training schedule includes 16 games, with the Braves facing off against the New York Yankees, St. Louis Cardinals, New York Mets, and other fan favorites. Season tickets and mini plans are on sale now. For a schedule, plus ticket information and prices, click here.
Refurbishment schedule
From time to time, attractions at Walt Disney World Theme Parks undergo refurbishment. Here's the current schedule of refurbishment closures (subject to change without notice):
Magic Kingdom Park
The ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter® - Currently closed for development of Stitch's Great Escape!, a new experience expected to open in fall 2004.
Downtown Disney Area
La Nouba at Cirque du Soleil® - No shows December 7 to 15.
Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park - Closed through December 13.
Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park - Closed December 14 to February 28, 2004.
Inside Scoop
Members to take over the World
Earlier this year, Disney Vacation Club Members took over a Disney Cruise Line® ship during the S.S. Member Cruise 2003. Next spring, Members will take over the World. May 25-27, 2004 has been officially decreed Disney Vacation Club Member Homecoming at the Walt Disney World Resort. This is the Member event of your dreamsa multiday, Members-only celebration packed with once-in-a-lifetime events and private after-hours Theme Park access featuring exclusive entertainment. Our celebration culminates with the grand opening of our newest addition to the neighborhood, Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa.
Reservations will be accepted beginning December 17, 2003. Watch your mailbox for a personal invitation or visit dvcmember.com for more details.
Who's on second?
The exciting series of collectible pins from Disney's Visa® Credit Card from Bank One continues with the release of Steamboat Willie on November 18, 2003, to mark the Mouse's birthday. If you're already a Disney's Visa Cardmember, the pin can be purchased for $6.50 by using your Disney's Visa Card at Disney Pin Trading retail locations or by calling (800) 362-4533. You may also request an order form by sending an email to dlrdelivears@disney.com.
If you're not yet a Disney's Visa® Cardmember and wish to apply, call (800) 724-8547 and provide code 6RGL01. You may also apply online. Available to U.S. residents, 18 and older and subject to credit approval.
Limit five (5) pins per Cardmember. A $15 minimum purchase is required when ordering by phone (tax and shipping not included).
Developer News
'Tis the season for Saratoga Springs
As you prepare for the holidays, construction of Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa, the newest Disney Vacation Club Resort is moving right along. Around the property, things are becoming noticeably greener as landscaping takes shape. High Rock Spring Pool is nearing completion, and construction of the bus shelters is under way. Inside The Carriage House (the main building), interiors are being painted, and installations at The Artist Palette have begun.
With so much to offer, Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa is sure to become a family favorite. In fact, now is a perfect time to continue your family's Disney vacation tradition. Take advantage of our Saratoga Savings and give your loved ones a unique holiday gift they'll enjoy for years to comea home away from home at this grand lakeside community. For more information, visit the Add to the Magic section of dvcmember.com and contact your Vacation Club Guide for more details.
Yuletide traditions
Just as Disney Vacation Club has a reputation for creating legendary holiday memories, the town of Saratoga Springs, New Yorkour new resort's namesakecelebrates the season in several special ways.
First, there's the Peppermint Pig, a pink hard candy similar in taste to the candy cane, but shaped like a pig. In the Victorian era, the pig was honored as a symbol of good health, happiness, and prosperity. After the holiday dinner, Peppermint Pigs are broken and shared by all in hope of good fortune for the coming year. The tradition dates back to the 1880s, with the Frasier and Curtis candy store receiving credit for the festive confection. Today, Peppermint Pigs are made by Saratoga Sweets only during the holiday season and only in upstate New York. To learn more, visit Saratoga Sweets online.
What would the season be without a twinkling winter wonderland for all to see? During the month of December, a drive through Saratoga Spa State Park becomes a merry must-do. With more than 1 million lights in 100 beautiful displays, the Holiday Light Spectacular begins at dusk each evening and has become a treasured tradition in Saratoga Springs.
Two other Saratoga seasonal treats are unwrapped within the first week of December. First, there's the weeklong Festival of Trees at Saratoga Springs City Center, with almost 200 decorated trees, wreaths, and centerpieces available for purchase. Second, the Victorian Streetwalk takes place, recapturing a bit of Christmas past. Held along Broadway (the main street in Saratoga Springs), this one-day event features strolling musicians and carolers in Victorian costumes, horse-drawn trolley rides, open houses in downtown stores, refreshments, and more magical holiday fun.
On December 31, residents ring in the New Year with First Night Saratoga. Hosted by the YMCA of Saratoga Springs, the annual First Night event is a family-oriented New Year's Eve celebration of the arts. First Night began in Boston in 1976, providing the public with an alternative way of ushering in the New Year. Its mission is to broaden and increase a community's appreciation for the visual and performing arts.
For First Night Saratoga, over 30 buildings, churches, and storefronts become stages for musicians, actors, dancers, and artists. There's certainly something for everyonefrom cooking demonstrations and art installations to musical performances and interactive storytellingeven a 5K race and marriage vow renewals! The evening is capped off with fireworks at midnight.
In May, Member families from all over the world will begin a new Saratoga-inspired tradition, as we welcome them home to Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa. Whether it's Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or any other wintertime holiday or festival you celebrate, we wish you and your family a safe and joyful season.
Around the Neighborhood
Home sweet home
During the holidays, much time is spent baking tasty treats for family and friends. In that tradition, pastry chefs at the Walt Disney World Resort have been busy mixing, rolling, cutting, and shaping delicious displays packed with pounds of yuletide cheer. So even though you may be miles away from your kitchen, you'll be awestruck by what our ovens have offered.
Over at Disney's Contemporary Resort, a gingerbread village has taken up residence in the Main Building on the fourth floor by the Concourse Steakhouse. Kids are also invited to the Food and Fun Center for holiday cookie decorating, December 15-20.
To gaze at gingerbread on a 'grand' scale, hop on the monorail and motor over to Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. The life-size gingerbread house is 16 feet high and 17 feet wide. Over 400 hours were spent baking more than 10,000 pieces of gingerbread and 160 hours were spent decorating the spectacular structure. Perfect for gift giving, Santa lollipops, stolen (a German bread), and gingerbread houses, cookies, and ornaments may be purchased here.
Reverse your route with a stop at Epcot®. Inside Liberty Inn at The American Adventure, you'll find Santa's Bakeshop. Containing over 800 pounds of sugar and more than 1,000 eggs, Santa's Gingerbread House will enchant kids from 1 to 92. To satisfy your sweet tooth, Christmas cookies and hot and cold beverages will be sold.
Walk over to Disney's Beach Club Resort and take a lingering look at the life-size gingerbread carousel in the lobby. Ponder its 10 pounds of spices, 50 pounds of dark chocolate, and 100 pounds of icing as you explore the creation, searching for its three Hidden Mickeys. Miniature gingerbread houses, chocolate fudge, and stolen can be purchased in the merchandise shops.
On the other side of Crescent Lake, Disney's BoardWalk Resort also features a holiday display in its lobby. Using chocolate, sugar, and gingerbread, the folks at BoardWalk Bakery have set up a sweet scene that includes a five-foot-tall Ferris wheel, carousel, water slide, beach, and buildings.
The next stop on our seasonal safari is Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge. A miniature African village made out of chocolate, gingerbread, and sugar has settled near the waterfall at Boma - Flavors of Africa. Architecture from all over the African continent is reflected in the houses and buildings on display.
And if you're heading south for the winter, Disney's Vero Beach Resort celebrates the centennial of Pelican Island with a tribute to America's first protected wildlife refuge. This special display, featuring both historical and environmental themes, is 100 years in the 'baking.'
Through the woods we go!
Enjoy a leisurely 30-minute carriage ride through the Walt Disney World backwoods through December 30. All rides depart from the Porte Cochere in front of Disney's Wilderness Lodge and will return to the same location every half hour between 5:30 pm and 10:00 pm (December 24 hours are 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm). Cost is $30 per carriage (tax included). Each carriage can seat up to four adults or three adults and two children.
For reservations, call (407) WDW-PLAY (939-7529). For same-day bookings, call (407) 824-2832. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to ride time. A $30 fee will be charged for no-shows or for cancellations within 24 hours. You will not be charged for trips that are cancelled and rescheduled due to inclement weather.
Ring in the New Year
Celebrating New Year's Eve at the Walt Disney World Resort? Here are some ways to honor the arrival of 2004.
The Disney Theme Parks will offer extended hours of operation on December 31. Magic Kingdom® Park will be open from 9:00 am to midnight; Epcot, 8:00 am to 1:00 am; Disney-MGM Studios, 8:00 am to 1:00 am; and Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm.
Disney's BoardWalk Resort hosts a free, all-ages New Year's Eve bash out on the Village Green. Enjoy party favors and a live DJ from 7:00 pm to 1:00 am, weather permitting. Down at Atlantic Dance Hall, say hello to 2004 with a memorable evening of food, champagne, party favors, and entertainment. From 8:00 pm to 2:00 am, dance 2003 away with music provided by both a DJ and The Big Idea band. Tickets go on sale December 31 at noon, and may be purchased at the door. Just $30 per person, not a penny more! You must be over 21 to join the party.
Attend Disney's biggest New Year's Eve bash by popping over to Downtown Disney Pleasure Island. During this kinetic street party, every Guest is treated to salty snacks, delicious desserts, and exciting music from Blondie, Sugar Hill Gang, and Jeff Kashiwa, plus a champagne toast and special fireworks spectacular when the clock strikes twelve. Prefer to celebrate indoors? Pleasure Island features eight great clubs offering a diverse range of live entertainment and music. You must be 21 years old. Tickets for this special event are $79 plus tax. Call (407) W-DISNEY (934-7639) for more information. Talent is subject to change without notice.
Schedules and programs are subject to change.
Member Getaways
New to the 'Club'
We're excited to welcome four new Club Intrawest resort locations to the World Passport CollectionPalm Desert, California; Sandestin, Florida; Vancouver, British Columbia; and Panorama, British Columbia. These additional destinations join two current Club Intrawest offerings in the Buena Vista Trading Company: Whistler, British Columbia and Mont Tremblant, Quebec.
In addition to weeklong getaways, Club Intrawest offers the flexibility of nightly stays, too. Exchanges may be confirmed from seven months to seven days in advance for stays of six or more nights, and from four months to seven days in advance for stays of five or less nights. Restrictions apply, and exchanges are subject to availability.
These Club Intrawest resorts are now available for booking. For additional information on Club Intrawest, please consult pages 26 and 27 of your Vacation Planner.
Time to get away
Each month in Member Clubhouse, we feature Last-Minute Getaways, some of the most popular Interval International® exchange destinations with limited availability for the following month. Please note that holiday weeks are typically not available.
There are currently accommodations available in January at some of the finest resorts in the Interval International network, including the Austrian Alps, Lake Tahoe, Las Vegas, Spain, Tennessee, and more!
Remember that availability is extremely limited. Contact Member Services for additional information, and visit the World Passport Collection page at dvcmember.com for a complete list of destinations currently available.
Member Perks
Valuable reading material
When visiting any of the Disney Vacation Club Resorts, be sure to peruse Perk Pages. Along with Portable Perks, its easy-to-carry cousin, Perk Pages provides listings of offers you can take advantage of while on vacation. Look for Perk Pages in your check-in folder or pick one up at any Disney Vacation Club Resort, Disney Vacation Club Information Center, or Member Update.
Wrap up the holidays in a snap!
Frame your family vacation with a professional portrait taken at the Walt Disney World Resort. Whether you're a family of four or 24, Disney Event Productions Photography will customize a portrait session to accommodate you. The price of the session includes the Walt Disney World location of your choice (restrictions may apply), the sitting fee, all proofs (presentation prints), and a multiprint folio showcasing images from the session. Members receive a 10% discount on the sitting fee only. For more information, call Disney Event Productions Photography at (407) 827-5099.
Holiday pool hopping restrictions
Due to the high occupancy that is expected, Members may not "pool hop" from December 20, 2003 to January 3, 2004. On other dates, if you're pool hopping at another resort, you may be asked to leave in order to accommodate registered Guests staying at that resort. Please call ahead to the Front Desk of the destination resort to check pool availability, and visit dvcmember.com for updates.
Please also remember that unless you're a registered Guest of Disney's Yacht & Beach Club Resorts or Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge, pool hopping is never allowed at Stormalong Bay and Uzima Pool. Quiet pools at those resorts are also off-limits, unless you are a registered Resort Guest. There are no exceptions to this policy.
Banking Reminder
Banking Vacation Points is something most Members wish to do from time to time. To make banking your Vacation Points easier, the following chart is provided here each month as a reminder. Please note that Member Services is closed on Saturdays and Sundays, so plan your transactions accordingly, or make your banking request to Member Services via email.
What in the World
Let it snow!
Imagination reigns at the Magic Kingdom Park, and during Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, held on select nights through December 19, snow falls on Main Street U.S.A.®.
From 7:00 pm to midnight, have a jolly holiday with an enchanting parade, Disney Character greetings, festive entertainment, and delightful treats. Enjoy a holiday twist to Wishes, the all-new nighttime fireworks spectacular (viewable throughout the Magic Kingdom Park), plus unlimited use of the most popular attractions. Separate admission is required for this event, and tickets sell out quickly, so book now or call (407) W-DISNEY (934-7639).
A global celebration
Through December 30, Epcot welcomes you to Holidays Around the World. This yuletide extravaganza of sight, sound, and inspiration features a nightly retelling of the Christmas story by a celebrity narrator, a glorious Candlelight Processional, and a choir of hundreds accompanied by a full symphony orchestra. World Showcase nations celebrate their unique holiday traditions, with appearances from international gift-giving characters.
The Candlelight Processional is offered nightly at 5:00, 6:45, and 8:15 pm. Narrators scheduled to perform include Ericka Dunlap (Miss America 2004), David Ogden Stiers (voice of Dr. Jumba Jookiba in Lilo & Stitch and Cosgsworth in Beauty and the Beast), Steven Curtis Chapman, Edward James Olmos, Sandi Patty, Robby Benson (voice of Beast in Beauty and the Beast), and Gary Sinise. Please note that narrators are subject to change without notice.
Priority Seating is available for the Candlelight Processional Dinner Package, which includes dinner at an Epcot restaurant plus preferred seating for the Candlelight Processional. Prices are $10.99 for children ages 3 to 11 and range from $28.99 to $41.99 for adults, depending on the restaurant selected. Epcot admission is required. For information, call (407) WDW-DINE (939-3463), or visit the Special Events page at disneyworld.com.
Sidewalks dressed in holiday style
Visit the Downtown Disney area for Festival of the Seasons through December 24 and fill your winter wish lists with treasures from some of the most delightful stores in the world. When making merry leaves you wishing for a tasty treat, satisfy your holiday hunger with a seasonal snack or a festive feast. Or just enjoy the entertainment, dazzling lights, and wonderful window displays. And watch for Santa, because he'll be there, too!
Swing into spring
From March 3 to April 1, 2004, Cracker Jack® Stadium at Disney's Wide World of Sports® Complex becomes home base for the Atlanta Braves. This year's spring training schedule includes 16 games, with the Braves facing off against the New York Yankees, St. Louis Cardinals, New York Mets, and other fan favorites. Season tickets and mini plans are on sale now. For a schedule, plus ticket information and prices, click here.
Refurbishment schedule
From time to time, attractions at Walt Disney World Theme Parks undergo refurbishment. Here's the current schedule of refurbishment closures (subject to change without notice):
Magic Kingdom Park
The ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter® - Currently closed for development of Stitch's Great Escape!, a new experience expected to open in fall 2004.
Downtown Disney Area
La Nouba at Cirque du Soleil® - No shows December 7 to 15.
Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park - Closed through December 13.
Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park - Closed December 14 to February 28, 2004.
