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In case anyone doesn't get the e-mail from DVC.....here it is below.
Inside Scoop
Gain the edge
Now is the best time to take advantage of special savings for our new 50-year Membership at Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort. While special offers are always subject to change, click here for current offers at the newest Disney Vacation Club Resort.
Fall for the Vacation Planner
Our new Vacation Planner will be arriving in mailboxes soon. Inside this streamlined companion to the Member Guidebook, you'll find new Vacation Points charts and Reservation Points charts, plus other useful tools to help you plan your next magical getaway. Your Member Guidebook remains a great resource to keep on hand though, as much of the resort information doesn't change from year to year. Happy planning!
Member Clubhouse now available online
As we continue to enhance the Member website, past issues of Member Clubhouse can now be accessed by visiting the Member News page at dvcmember.com. A direct link to the Member Clubhouse archives appears in the left-side navigation bar. Since an internal change will make some issues you've kept as a reference unavailable, we've made this enhancement to dvcmember.com so you can easily access previously published content. Remember though, the latest Member Clubhouse will arrive first via email, so be sure to register your email address and update it as necessary.
Developer News
Right on track
Construction is progressing at Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa, the newest Disney Vacation Club Resort. The final of the first four buildings was recently topped off, and interior work is well underway on buildings one and two. Exterior work continues on the first three buildings. Installation of the pool slide is also complete, and the rockwork for High Rock Spring Pool is now being constructed at the site.
While work continues on the new resort, another exciting announcement was recently made. The Disney Vacation Club Sales Center will be relocating from Disney's BoardWalk Resort to a brand new home at Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa when the resort opens next May.
Centrally located near the High Rock Spring Pool area and The Spa, plans call for the two-story, 37,000-square-foot Sales Center to feature a "travel agency storyline that will complement and fit in thematically with the rest of the Resort," says Ted Watson, Disney Vacation Club Vice President of Sales and Marketing.
"The whole experience at the Sales Center is designed to place Guests into a relaxed mood, ready to discover the vacations of their dreams," Ted explains. "The new space offers us a wonderful opportunity to showcase the exciting possibilities that Disney Vacation Club offers to Members."
While interior plans for the Sales Center are still being finalized, Ted did share one sweet detail with Member Clubhouse. He says that once Guests have gotten the full 'scoop' on Membership, "They'll be taken to the Sales Center's old-fashioned ice cream parlor." A variety of classic frozen delights will be available, providing the perfect topper to their tour.
"The new Sales Center is all about conveying the fun and emotion of a family vacation and illustrating the role Disney Vacation Club can play in future vacations," says Ted. "We're excited about moving to our new home next year at Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa, and we look forward to welcoming both current and future Disney Vacation Club Members for a visit."
Around the Neighborhood
Pool hop block
Please 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.
Due to the high occupancy that is expected, Members may not "pool hop" from November 24-30, 2003, and December 20, 2003 - 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.
Fun for boys and 'ghouls' of all ages
We're gearing up to celebrate Halloween throughout the neighborhood. On Friday, October 31, at Disney's BoardWalk Resort, the annual BoardWalk Halloween Celebration will be held from 5:00 to 9:00 pm. Join your friends on the Village Green for trick-or-treating, goblin games, a costume caravan, Disney Character greetings, a live DJ, and more.
Near The Villas at Disney's Wilderness Lodge, Tri-Circle D Ranch at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground is hosting Haunted Hayrides again this year. Nightly journeys that retell the legend of Sleepy Hollow are offered starting at dusk and continuing until 10:00 pm, October 17-18, 24-25, and October 29 - November 1. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for children ages 3 to 9. Same-day tickets may be purchased at the hayride wagon.
Pack your costumes if you're headed to Disney's Hilton Head Island Resort. On Friday, October 31, Cast Members will be greeting kids who are trick-or-treating in several areas around the Resort. Then everyone's invited to Community Hall for some "hob-gobblin'."
Please remember that all activities are subject to change, so be sure to check with the Front Desk at your resort for event availability and additional details.
Viewer's choice
As part of our ongoing efforts to improve the Member reservation and check-in experience, we are pleased to introduce enhanced room categories for Disney's BoardWalk Villas. Effective immediately, Preferred View accommodations will be identified by one of the following new categoriesPreferred: Boardwalk View and Preferred: Garden/Pool View.
Both categories require the same number of Vacation Points for reservation of accommodations. When booking, you'll be able to request the Preferred: Boardwalk View category and will know immediately if this is the room category you'll receive at check-in. If these accommodations are not available, you may request the Preferred: Garden/Pool View category.
Member Services has already converted some existing reservations to the enhanced room categories, based on Boardwalk View requests and the date reservations were confirmed. An updated confirmation will be sent to Members whose reservations have been confirmed for the Preferred: Boardwalk View category.
Keep in mind that inventory in the Preferred: Boardwalk View category is limited, so please make your vacation plans accordingly.
A not-so-shrimpy island buffet
Join us this fall at Disney's Hilton Head Island Resort for the Shrimp Boil Cookout (formerly the Broad Creek Oyster Roast). Enjoy an all-you-care-to-eat feast featuring boiled shrimp, roasted oysters, a tender meat offering, corn-on-the-cob, hush puppies, lemonade, and iced tea. All items are freshly prepared on site, with entertainment provided by the legendary B'Lou Crabbe. You can even make your own s'mores over the campfirea Longview Island tradition! Check with the Front Desk to see if the Shrimp Boil Cookout will be offered during your stay.
Member Getaways
New way to get away
Last month, we introduced our Last-Minute Getaways program, offered in conjunction with Interval International®. Each month in Member Clubhouse, we'll feature some of the most popular exchange destinations with limited availability for the following month.
Interval International currently has accommodations available in November at some of the finest resorts in their network, including:
Domestic
California - Lake Tahoe, Palm Desert, Palm Springs
Colorado - Avon, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Vail
Nevada - Lake Tahoe
New Jersey - Atlantic City
Utah - Park City, Snowbird
Virginia - Williamsburg
International
Austria - Alps
Canada - British Columbia
Spain - Costa del Sol
Please remember that availability is extremely limited and may not be available during Thanksgiving week. 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
International flavors
Dine with a worldly flair and a delicious 20% discount at select restaurants in Epcot® World Showcase. Restaurant Marrakesh, located in the Morocco pavilion, offers a taste of Moroccan opulence in a palatial setting fit for a sultan. The ornate dining room at Nine Dragons, located in the China pavilion, serves the very best of traditional and updated cuisine from the various regions of China. At Les Chefs de France, located in the France pavilion, sit down to traditional French cuisine in a brasserie straight out of Paris.
The 20% discount is valid for lunch only at Nine Dragons and at Les Chefs de France, excluding major holidays, and at Restaurant Marrakesh during lunch and dinner, excluding major holidays. The discount does not apply to alcoholic beverages, taxes, and gratuities. Epcot admission is required and Priority Seating is recommended. Hours of operation for lunch seating vary by location. Call Priority Seating at (407) WDW-DINE (939-3463) for information. Discount is valid through September 30, 2004.
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
Spooky splendor
Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is a one-of-a-kind celebration where Guests are immersed in the fantasy of the Magic Kingdom® Park and Halloween. Held on selected dates from 7:00 pm to midnight, the far-from-frightening family-friendly fun includes trick-or-treating, a special parade and fireworks show, Disney Characters in their favorite Halloween costumes, storytelling, and more, plus unlimited use of the most popular Magic Kingdom attractions! While tickets for October 31 are sold out, you may purchase tickets for October 10, 14, 16, 19, 24, 26, and 30 by visiting disneyworld.com or calling (407) W-DISNEY (934-7639).
And while you're enjoying Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, treat the family to a special dinner at Liberty Tree Tavern. For Priority Seating, call (407) WDW-DINE (939-3463).
Pack your palate
Send your taste buds on a trip around the world at the 8th Annual Epcot® International Food & Wine Festival, October 18 November 16. Get set for a culinary and cultural excursion with over 25 international food and wine marketplaces representing more than 30 different countries and regions! And once again, you can "Eat to the Beat" at our nightly concert series. This year's new special exhibits and experiences include:
Piedmont, Italy: The Land of Chocolate (World Showcase, Italy pavilion)
Explore the history and production of chocolate in this "district of Italian chocolate," where past traditions are married with modern innovation and artistry to create the finest chocolate.
Australia: Discover Down Under (World Showcase, between Germany and China pavilions)
The sights and flavors of this faraway land come alive with a wine "walk-about," complimentary seminars, and authentic entertainment and artisans.
Oktoberfest (World Showcase, Germany pavilion)
A bit of the renowned celebration comes to the German Courtyard with traditional décor, unique food, and Oktoberfest brew direct from Munich. Prost!
Visit disneyworld.com/foodandwine for complete event details.
A tour de force
From October 23-26, the FUNAI Classic comes to Disney's Palm and Magnolia Golf Courses. Past champions of the PGA TOUR's annual stop at the Walt Disney World® Resort include Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods, David Duval, and Mark O'Meara. Purchase tickets at the gate, or call Ticketmaster at (407) 839-3900.
Get your kicks
At Disney's Wide World of Sports® Complex from October 23-26, the third annual Disney's Martial Arts Festival combines the positive atmosphere of competition with the magic of the Walt Disney World Resort for competitors, spectators, families, and volunteers. This multi-discipline festival brings the world's best martial artists together for unforgettable competition, including Traditional Weapons and Forms, Creative Weapons and Forms, Open Forms, Wushu, Kung Fu, Tai Chi, Judo Kata, Judo Shiai, Jujitsu, No-Gi Grappling, Point Sparring, and Olympic-Style Sparring. For details, visit disneyworldsports.com.
A brush with greatness
More than 150 award-winning national and local artists will showcase their creations during the 10th annual Festival of the Masters, November 7-9 at Downtown Disney® West Side from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm. While you're browsing the wares, enjoy family fun at the children's activity centers, delight in live performances, and see some of the funkiest art around at the House of Blues® Folk Art Festival. It's a weekend filled with more sculptors, photographers, and painters than you can shake a brush at!
Have dinner by Candlelight
The Candlelight Processional at Epcot is a retelling of the Christmas story at the American Gardens Theatre. Featuring a celebrity narrator with a 50-piece orchestra and massed choir, shows are offered nightly at 5:00, 6:45, and 8:15 pm. Narrators currently scheduled to perform include Rita Moreno, Robby Benson, Andy Garcia, Gary Sinise, Ben Vereen, Sandi Patty, and Marlee Matlin. Please note that narrators are subject to change without notice.
Priority Seating is now being accepted 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.
Refurbishment schedule
From time to time, attractions at Walt Disney World Resort Theme Parks undergo refurbishment. The current schedule of refurbishment closures is:
Magic Kingdom Park
The ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter® - Closes October 11 for development of a new experience expected to open in Fall 2004.
Swiss Family Treehouse - Scheduled to reopen October 25
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad - Scheduled to reopen November 23
Disney-MGM Studios
The Magic of Disney Animation - Scheduled to reopen November 24
The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror - October 13-18
All refurbishment dates are subject to change without notice.
Ever hunted for Hidden Mickeys during a visit to the Walt Disney World® Resort? This month, Disney historian Jim Korkis shares some surprising information about these 'secret' sightings of the Mouse.
DVC-NEWS-13-C
Inside Scoop
Gain the edge
Now is the best time to take advantage of special savings for our new 50-year Membership at Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort. While special offers are always subject to change, click here for current offers at the newest Disney Vacation Club Resort.
Fall for the Vacation Planner
Our new Vacation Planner will be arriving in mailboxes soon. Inside this streamlined companion to the Member Guidebook, you'll find new Vacation Points charts and Reservation Points charts, plus other useful tools to help you plan your next magical getaway. Your Member Guidebook remains a great resource to keep on hand though, as much of the resort information doesn't change from year to year. Happy planning!
Member Clubhouse now available online
As we continue to enhance the Member website, past issues of Member Clubhouse can now be accessed by visiting the Member News page at dvcmember.com. A direct link to the Member Clubhouse archives appears in the left-side navigation bar. Since an internal change will make some issues you've kept as a reference unavailable, we've made this enhancement to dvcmember.com so you can easily access previously published content. Remember though, the latest Member Clubhouse will arrive first via email, so be sure to register your email address and update it as necessary.
Developer News
Right on track
Construction is progressing at Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa, the newest Disney Vacation Club Resort. The final of the first four buildings was recently topped off, and interior work is well underway on buildings one and two. Exterior work continues on the first three buildings. Installation of the pool slide is also complete, and the rockwork for High Rock Spring Pool is now being constructed at the site.
While work continues on the new resort, another exciting announcement was recently made. The Disney Vacation Club Sales Center will be relocating from Disney's BoardWalk Resort to a brand new home at Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa when the resort opens next May.
Centrally located near the High Rock Spring Pool area and The Spa, plans call for the two-story, 37,000-square-foot Sales Center to feature a "travel agency storyline that will complement and fit in thematically with the rest of the Resort," says Ted Watson, Disney Vacation Club Vice President of Sales and Marketing.
"The whole experience at the Sales Center is designed to place Guests into a relaxed mood, ready to discover the vacations of their dreams," Ted explains. "The new space offers us a wonderful opportunity to showcase the exciting possibilities that Disney Vacation Club offers to Members."
While interior plans for the Sales Center are still being finalized, Ted did share one sweet detail with Member Clubhouse. He says that once Guests have gotten the full 'scoop' on Membership, "They'll be taken to the Sales Center's old-fashioned ice cream parlor." A variety of classic frozen delights will be available, providing the perfect topper to their tour.
"The new Sales Center is all about conveying the fun and emotion of a family vacation and illustrating the role Disney Vacation Club can play in future vacations," says Ted. "We're excited about moving to our new home next year at Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa, and we look forward to welcoming both current and future Disney Vacation Club Members for a visit."
Around the Neighborhood
Pool hop block
Please 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.
Due to the high occupancy that is expected, Members may not "pool hop" from November 24-30, 2003, and December 20, 2003 - 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.
Fun for boys and 'ghouls' of all ages
We're gearing up to celebrate Halloween throughout the neighborhood. On Friday, October 31, at Disney's BoardWalk Resort, the annual BoardWalk Halloween Celebration will be held from 5:00 to 9:00 pm. Join your friends on the Village Green for trick-or-treating, goblin games, a costume caravan, Disney Character greetings, a live DJ, and more.
Near The Villas at Disney's Wilderness Lodge, Tri-Circle D Ranch at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground is hosting Haunted Hayrides again this year. Nightly journeys that retell the legend of Sleepy Hollow are offered starting at dusk and continuing until 10:00 pm, October 17-18, 24-25, and October 29 - November 1. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for children ages 3 to 9. Same-day tickets may be purchased at the hayride wagon.
Pack your costumes if you're headed to Disney's Hilton Head Island Resort. On Friday, October 31, Cast Members will be greeting kids who are trick-or-treating in several areas around the Resort. Then everyone's invited to Community Hall for some "hob-gobblin'."
Please remember that all activities are subject to change, so be sure to check with the Front Desk at your resort for event availability and additional details.
Viewer's choice
As part of our ongoing efforts to improve the Member reservation and check-in experience, we are pleased to introduce enhanced room categories for Disney's BoardWalk Villas. Effective immediately, Preferred View accommodations will be identified by one of the following new categoriesPreferred: Boardwalk View and Preferred: Garden/Pool View.
Both categories require the same number of Vacation Points for reservation of accommodations. When booking, you'll be able to request the Preferred: Boardwalk View category and will know immediately if this is the room category you'll receive at check-in. If these accommodations are not available, you may request the Preferred: Garden/Pool View category.
Member Services has already converted some existing reservations to the enhanced room categories, based on Boardwalk View requests and the date reservations were confirmed. An updated confirmation will be sent to Members whose reservations have been confirmed for the Preferred: Boardwalk View category.
Keep in mind that inventory in the Preferred: Boardwalk View category is limited, so please make your vacation plans accordingly.
A not-so-shrimpy island buffet
Join us this fall at Disney's Hilton Head Island Resort for the Shrimp Boil Cookout (formerly the Broad Creek Oyster Roast). Enjoy an all-you-care-to-eat feast featuring boiled shrimp, roasted oysters, a tender meat offering, corn-on-the-cob, hush puppies, lemonade, and iced tea. All items are freshly prepared on site, with entertainment provided by the legendary B'Lou Crabbe. You can even make your own s'mores over the campfirea Longview Island tradition! Check with the Front Desk to see if the Shrimp Boil Cookout will be offered during your stay.
Member Getaways
New way to get away
Last month, we introduced our Last-Minute Getaways program, offered in conjunction with Interval International®. Each month in Member Clubhouse, we'll feature some of the most popular exchange destinations with limited availability for the following month.
Interval International currently has accommodations available in November at some of the finest resorts in their network, including:
Domestic
California - Lake Tahoe, Palm Desert, Palm Springs
Colorado - Avon, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Vail
Nevada - Lake Tahoe
New Jersey - Atlantic City
Utah - Park City, Snowbird
Virginia - Williamsburg
International
Austria - Alps
Canada - British Columbia
Spain - Costa del Sol
Please remember that availability is extremely limited and may not be available during Thanksgiving week. 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
International flavors
Dine with a worldly flair and a delicious 20% discount at select restaurants in Epcot® World Showcase. Restaurant Marrakesh, located in the Morocco pavilion, offers a taste of Moroccan opulence in a palatial setting fit for a sultan. The ornate dining room at Nine Dragons, located in the China pavilion, serves the very best of traditional and updated cuisine from the various regions of China. At Les Chefs de France, located in the France pavilion, sit down to traditional French cuisine in a brasserie straight out of Paris.
The 20% discount is valid for lunch only at Nine Dragons and at Les Chefs de France, excluding major holidays, and at Restaurant Marrakesh during lunch and dinner, excluding major holidays. The discount does not apply to alcoholic beverages, taxes, and gratuities. Epcot admission is required and Priority Seating is recommended. Hours of operation for lunch seating vary by location. Call Priority Seating at (407) WDW-DINE (939-3463) for information. Discount is valid through September 30, 2004.
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
Spooky splendor
Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is a one-of-a-kind celebration where Guests are immersed in the fantasy of the Magic Kingdom® Park and Halloween. Held on selected dates from 7:00 pm to midnight, the far-from-frightening family-friendly fun includes trick-or-treating, a special parade and fireworks show, Disney Characters in their favorite Halloween costumes, storytelling, and more, plus unlimited use of the most popular Magic Kingdom attractions! While tickets for October 31 are sold out, you may purchase tickets for October 10, 14, 16, 19, 24, 26, and 30 by visiting disneyworld.com or calling (407) W-DISNEY (934-7639).
And while you're enjoying Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, treat the family to a special dinner at Liberty Tree Tavern. For Priority Seating, call (407) WDW-DINE (939-3463).
Pack your palate
Send your taste buds on a trip around the world at the 8th Annual Epcot® International Food & Wine Festival, October 18 November 16. Get set for a culinary and cultural excursion with over 25 international food and wine marketplaces representing more than 30 different countries and regions! And once again, you can "Eat to the Beat" at our nightly concert series. This year's new special exhibits and experiences include:
Piedmont, Italy: The Land of Chocolate (World Showcase, Italy pavilion)
Explore the history and production of chocolate in this "district of Italian chocolate," where past traditions are married with modern innovation and artistry to create the finest chocolate.
Australia: Discover Down Under (World Showcase, between Germany and China pavilions)
The sights and flavors of this faraway land come alive with a wine "walk-about," complimentary seminars, and authentic entertainment and artisans.
Oktoberfest (World Showcase, Germany pavilion)
A bit of the renowned celebration comes to the German Courtyard with traditional décor, unique food, and Oktoberfest brew direct from Munich. Prost!
Visit disneyworld.com/foodandwine for complete event details.
A tour de force
From October 23-26, the FUNAI Classic comes to Disney's Palm and Magnolia Golf Courses. Past champions of the PGA TOUR's annual stop at the Walt Disney World® Resort include Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods, David Duval, and Mark O'Meara. Purchase tickets at the gate, or call Ticketmaster at (407) 839-3900.
Get your kicks
At Disney's Wide World of Sports® Complex from October 23-26, the third annual Disney's Martial Arts Festival combines the positive atmosphere of competition with the magic of the Walt Disney World Resort for competitors, spectators, families, and volunteers. This multi-discipline festival brings the world's best martial artists together for unforgettable competition, including Traditional Weapons and Forms, Creative Weapons and Forms, Open Forms, Wushu, Kung Fu, Tai Chi, Judo Kata, Judo Shiai, Jujitsu, No-Gi Grappling, Point Sparring, and Olympic-Style Sparring. For details, visit disneyworldsports.com.
A brush with greatness
More than 150 award-winning national and local artists will showcase their creations during the 10th annual Festival of the Masters, November 7-9 at Downtown Disney® West Side from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm. While you're browsing the wares, enjoy family fun at the children's activity centers, delight in live performances, and see some of the funkiest art around at the House of Blues® Folk Art Festival. It's a weekend filled with more sculptors, photographers, and painters than you can shake a brush at!
Have dinner by Candlelight
The Candlelight Processional at Epcot is a retelling of the Christmas story at the American Gardens Theatre. Featuring a celebrity narrator with a 50-piece orchestra and massed choir, shows are offered nightly at 5:00, 6:45, and 8:15 pm. Narrators currently scheduled to perform include Rita Moreno, Robby Benson, Andy Garcia, Gary Sinise, Ben Vereen, Sandi Patty, and Marlee Matlin. Please note that narrators are subject to change without notice.
Priority Seating is now being accepted 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.
Refurbishment schedule
From time to time, attractions at Walt Disney World Resort Theme Parks undergo refurbishment. The current schedule of refurbishment closures is:
Magic Kingdom Park
The ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter® - Closes October 11 for development of a new experience expected to open in Fall 2004.
Swiss Family Treehouse - Scheduled to reopen October 25
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad - Scheduled to reopen November 23
Disney-MGM Studios
The Magic of Disney Animation - Scheduled to reopen November 24
The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror - October 13-18
All refurbishment dates are subject to change without notice.
Ever hunted for Hidden Mickeys during a visit to the Walt Disney World® Resort? This month, Disney historian Jim Korkis shares some surprising information about these 'secret' sightings of the Mouse.
DVC-NEWS-13-C
Bobbi!!! We're new members whose deed should have been recorded about 3 weeks ago and our member number still doesn't work. I'm thinking about just e-mail member services and probably will if I still can't get in by next week. I just feel like I'm missing something! 
