OLT2004
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Here is a list of Random Disney Notes that I have copied and pasted on a word document.
Almost all of these tips/tricks came from this great website!
I hope it can help someone!
Random Disney Notes
GENERAL
*Record Reference Numbers of Park Tickets in case of loss or theft.
*Rare 800 numbers for Dining Reservations - 1-877-939-3732 or 1-800-828-0228
*"Quick & Casual" Meal Vouchers (Q&C)
Vouchers can be purchased through the DISlink Auctions
Each Quick & Casual voucher costs $11.50 and is valid for a full counter service lunch or dinner at a participating restaurant location at the WDW resort.
With each voucher you can order your choice of one of the following: one combo meal (entree, side dish and beverage) and one dessert,
OR one entree, one side dish (if not included in the entree), one dessert and one non-alcoholic beverage.
Tax and gratuity (if any) are included.
Alcoholic beverages, frozen drinks and souvenir drink mugs are not included.
These vouchers can be used during both lunch and dinner hours. You will almost always come out at least even on the Quick & Casual vouchers.
Rule of thumb: if you would be spending at least $11.00 for the meal before tax, using a voucher will be a good deal, because tax (and tip, if applicable) is included.
Example - Dinner Beaches &Cream - Yacht & Beach Club
Q&C voucher - 11.25
Double Burger w/Fries - 8.99 (We Split in half, served on 2 plates)
Soda - 1.99
Fudge Mud Slide - 7.99
subtotal - 20.21
Tip - 2.85
Total = 23.06
Amount Saved = 11.79
POP CENTURY RESORT
*Everything is VERY close to the main building. The furthest building might be a 5 minute walk.
*Refrigerators (additional charge, unless for Medical Reasons only)
*Refillable Mug! TAKE IT!! FREE DRINKS Food Court!
*Pop Century Number 407-938-4000
*Mickey Wake Up Calls!
**Take Our Ponchos!
*For the Pop Century would recommend a combination of car and bus. During my recent stay at Pop Century, I found it best to drive to Epcot, AK and The Studios while it was definitely easier to take the bus to MK. The Magic Kingdom's parking lot is located quite far from the park's entrance and requires a tram from the lot to the Transportation and Ticket Center, and then a transfer to either a monorail or a ferryboat to get to the park. This can add another 30 minutes to your trips to and from the Magic Kingdom.
* Touch the Luggage Button on the phone and ask to speak to Tyler-Dispatcher & DIS Board Contact!!
*Rare 800 numbers for Dining Reservations - 1-877-939-3732 or 1-800-828-0228
FAST PASS - & HOW TO GET 2 FAST PASSES -
Go to First Ride - Get a Fast Pass - Check bottom of FP - It tells you when you can get another FP.
MAGIC KINGDOM
*Any tips for getting chosen as family to open MK On the Train? Talk to CMs while waiting! Hometown, etc ,etc,
Wear Disney Logo Merchandise!
*A little-known thing to try on Tom Sawyer Island is find one of the paintbrushes Tom and Huck left behind. If you
find one, don't just leave it there -- take it back to a Cast Member for a special prize, maybe even a "go to the front of the line" pass for a major attraction!
Wishes -From Outside MK The boat ramp at the TTC -If you stand there not only do you have a great view the music is also piped in!
Wishes From Inside - Viewing spot for MVMCP - Stand near the flower garden right outside Tomorrow Land for the fireworks and Tinkerbell flies right overhead.
EPCOT
Ice Cream Social @ 3 PM on Wed 24 November 2004 - Make Reservations on 8/26/04 - 90 Days out
Rare 800 numbers for Dining Reservations - 1-877-939-3732 or 1-800-828-0228
Counterclockwise around World Showcase:
Canada - has a great view of the falls, all the way up the steps to the rear it's cool.
UK - Butterfly garden
UK - Hedge maze
France - Impressions de France film
Morocco - Aladdin meet and greet is hidden in back
Morocco Gold prayer room
Morocco - Guided tour
Morocco - Letter signed by G Washington in the restaurant
Japan Baseball exhibit
Japan - Clacking bamboo water fountain - may be gone?
Japan - Watch Illuminations from the balcony at Japan.
Japan - woman makes animals out of candy.
Italy - Gondolas (not a ride)
Italy - Living statue
Germany Courtyard clock with carved boy and girl on the hour.
Germany Decorated for holiday season
Germany Miniature train and village w/ hidden Mickey in castle
Germany - Doing Chicken Dance with Ompah band
China - Ceiling inside the Temple of Heaven
Norway - Rub the troll's nose 3 times for good luck and short lines!
Norway - Stave Church - Go Inside!
Candle Light Procession - America Gardens Theatre
There are three shows daily: 5:00 pm, 6:45 pm and 8:15pm. The shows run approximately 40 minutes.
Candlelight Processional Dinner Package -Norway/Germany/Garden Grill
With tax the prices are $30.88 for adults - Bottom Line = $25 more for Front Row Seats @ CP...Major Event
MVMCP
*Hey OLT- You need to write a MVMCP Touring Plan!
*The last 3 years, you could enter at 4:00pm with just your MVMCP ticket and get your wristband. Regular park closing is 6:00pm, so you can get a jump on the party
*When you enter the party, get a MVMCP map. It will have the photo locations and the hot choc and cookie locations.
. Between 6:00 & 7:00 they ask people with wristbands to go to Tomorrowland, where the rides are still operating (they check for wristbands).
*Get your picture taken at Small World,(Ted Note-Small World closed) it's empty at the start of the party (7:00pm).
*Family picture taken at the Hall of President's area in Liberty Square. Or photos at the entrance off the main hub to Adventure Land, and Tomorrowland. The cookies and cocoa were being offered in Adventureland (near the photo place). Liberty Square and the end of Mainstreet.
Regular 5x7 photo that they send to you in the mail.
*Q. Where is the closet Photo Spot to Tomorrow Land?
*The family photo is just that, a photo of your family in front of a cute background. When you receive it, it will have a border around it with the year and the words "Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party" You can get as many copies as tickets you have.
*See the second parade. It's less crowded plus you can ride during the first parade when the rides are less crowded or see shows. We've been able to get spots in Town Square for the second parade last minute
Animal Kingdom
*Look for Devine in Animal Kingdom!
BLIZZARD BEACH/TYPHOON LAGOON
*Take Mug - $6 for Unlimited Soda
*Take & Wear Water Shoes
Specialty Cruise
Since these cruises are so much in demand, start calling about 6:55 am est. If you get a recording that they are not open yet, disconnect and immediately hit redial. If you get the recording thanking you for calling hit #4 right away. You then need to choose #2 and then choose #2 again (this is a prompt asking if you have visited before--just say that you've never visited before or you get stuck in a time wasting survey of sorts). If you choose #2 you go directly to an agent.
When the reservationist answers do not make small talk, immediately tell him/her that you want to reserve the 8PM specialty cruise for such and such date. Do not ask to reserve an Illuminations cruise or you will waste time hearing that there is no such thing. After you get your reservation you can talk all you want, but these cruises are very difficult to reserve and seconds count when thousands of people are competing for only 5 boats.
When the reservationist indicates that you have obtained the reservation, tell him/her that you want to see Illuminations. He/she will then make arrangements for your cruise to depart the marina about 1/2 hour before Illuminations begins.
Almost all of these tips/tricks came from this great website!
I hope it can help someone!
Random Disney Notes
GENERAL
*Record Reference Numbers of Park Tickets in case of loss or theft.
*Rare 800 numbers for Dining Reservations - 1-877-939-3732 or 1-800-828-0228
*"Quick & Casual" Meal Vouchers (Q&C)
Vouchers can be purchased through the DISlink Auctions
Each Quick & Casual voucher costs $11.50 and is valid for a full counter service lunch or dinner at a participating restaurant location at the WDW resort.
With each voucher you can order your choice of one of the following: one combo meal (entree, side dish and beverage) and one dessert,
OR one entree, one side dish (if not included in the entree), one dessert and one non-alcoholic beverage.
Tax and gratuity (if any) are included.
Alcoholic beverages, frozen drinks and souvenir drink mugs are not included.
These vouchers can be used during both lunch and dinner hours. You will almost always come out at least even on the Quick & Casual vouchers.
Rule of thumb: if you would be spending at least $11.00 for the meal before tax, using a voucher will be a good deal, because tax (and tip, if applicable) is included.
Example - Dinner Beaches &Cream - Yacht & Beach Club
Q&C voucher - 11.25
Double Burger w/Fries - 8.99 (We Split in half, served on 2 plates)
Soda - 1.99
Fudge Mud Slide - 7.99
subtotal - 20.21
Tip - 2.85
Total = 23.06
Amount Saved = 11.79
POP CENTURY RESORT
*Everything is VERY close to the main building. The furthest building might be a 5 minute walk.
*Refrigerators (additional charge, unless for Medical Reasons only)
*Refillable Mug! TAKE IT!! FREE DRINKS Food Court!
*Pop Century Number 407-938-4000
*Mickey Wake Up Calls!
**Take Our Ponchos!
*For the Pop Century would recommend a combination of car and bus. During my recent stay at Pop Century, I found it best to drive to Epcot, AK and The Studios while it was definitely easier to take the bus to MK. The Magic Kingdom's parking lot is located quite far from the park's entrance and requires a tram from the lot to the Transportation and Ticket Center, and then a transfer to either a monorail or a ferryboat to get to the park. This can add another 30 minutes to your trips to and from the Magic Kingdom.
* Touch the Luggage Button on the phone and ask to speak to Tyler-Dispatcher & DIS Board Contact!!
*Rare 800 numbers for Dining Reservations - 1-877-939-3732 or 1-800-828-0228
FAST PASS - & HOW TO GET 2 FAST PASSES -
Go to First Ride - Get a Fast Pass - Check bottom of FP - It tells you when you can get another FP.
MAGIC KINGDOM
*Any tips for getting chosen as family to open MK On the Train? Talk to CMs while waiting! Hometown, etc ,etc,
Wear Disney Logo Merchandise!
*A little-known thing to try on Tom Sawyer Island is find one of the paintbrushes Tom and Huck left behind. If you
find one, don't just leave it there -- take it back to a Cast Member for a special prize, maybe even a "go to the front of the line" pass for a major attraction!
Wishes -From Outside MK The boat ramp at the TTC -If you stand there not only do you have a great view the music is also piped in!
Wishes From Inside - Viewing spot for MVMCP - Stand near the flower garden right outside Tomorrow Land for the fireworks and Tinkerbell flies right overhead.
EPCOT
Ice Cream Social @ 3 PM on Wed 24 November 2004 - Make Reservations on 8/26/04 - 90 Days out
Rare 800 numbers for Dining Reservations - 1-877-939-3732 or 1-800-828-0228
Counterclockwise around World Showcase:
Canada - has a great view of the falls, all the way up the steps to the rear it's cool.
UK - Butterfly garden
UK - Hedge maze
France - Impressions de France film
Morocco - Aladdin meet and greet is hidden in back
Morocco Gold prayer room
Morocco - Guided tour
Morocco - Letter signed by G Washington in the restaurant
Japan Baseball exhibit
Japan - Clacking bamboo water fountain - may be gone?
Japan - Watch Illuminations from the balcony at Japan.
Japan - woman makes animals out of candy.
Italy - Gondolas (not a ride)
Italy - Living statue
Germany Courtyard clock with carved boy and girl on the hour.
Germany Decorated for holiday season
Germany Miniature train and village w/ hidden Mickey in castle
Germany - Doing Chicken Dance with Ompah band
China - Ceiling inside the Temple of Heaven
Norway - Rub the troll's nose 3 times for good luck and short lines!
Norway - Stave Church - Go Inside!
Candle Light Procession - America Gardens Theatre
There are three shows daily: 5:00 pm, 6:45 pm and 8:15pm. The shows run approximately 40 minutes.
Candlelight Processional Dinner Package -Norway/Germany/Garden Grill
With tax the prices are $30.88 for adults - Bottom Line = $25 more for Front Row Seats @ CP...Major Event
MVMCP
*Hey OLT- You need to write a MVMCP Touring Plan!
*The last 3 years, you could enter at 4:00pm with just your MVMCP ticket and get your wristband. Regular park closing is 6:00pm, so you can get a jump on the party
*When you enter the party, get a MVMCP map. It will have the photo locations and the hot choc and cookie locations.
. Between 6:00 & 7:00 they ask people with wristbands to go to Tomorrowland, where the rides are still operating (they check for wristbands).
*Get your picture taken at Small World,(Ted Note-Small World closed) it's empty at the start of the party (7:00pm).
*Family picture taken at the Hall of President's area in Liberty Square. Or photos at the entrance off the main hub to Adventure Land, and Tomorrowland. The cookies and cocoa were being offered in Adventureland (near the photo place). Liberty Square and the end of Mainstreet.
Regular 5x7 photo that they send to you in the mail.
*Q. Where is the closet Photo Spot to Tomorrow Land?
*The family photo is just that, a photo of your family in front of a cute background. When you receive it, it will have a border around it with the year and the words "Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party" You can get as many copies as tickets you have.
*See the second parade. It's less crowded plus you can ride during the first parade when the rides are less crowded or see shows. We've been able to get spots in Town Square for the second parade last minute
Animal Kingdom
*Look for Devine in Animal Kingdom!
BLIZZARD BEACH/TYPHOON LAGOON
*Take Mug - $6 for Unlimited Soda
*Take & Wear Water Shoes
Specialty Cruise
Since these cruises are so much in demand, start calling about 6:55 am est. If you get a recording that they are not open yet, disconnect and immediately hit redial. If you get the recording thanking you for calling hit #4 right away. You then need to choose #2 and then choose #2 again (this is a prompt asking if you have visited before--just say that you've never visited before or you get stuck in a time wasting survey of sorts). If you choose #2 you go directly to an agent.
When the reservationist answers do not make small talk, immediately tell him/her that you want to reserve the 8PM specialty cruise for such and such date. Do not ask to reserve an Illuminations cruise or you will waste time hearing that there is no such thing. After you get your reservation you can talk all you want, but these cruises are very difficult to reserve and seconds count when thousands of people are competing for only 5 boats.
When the reservationist indicates that you have obtained the reservation, tell him/her that you want to see Illuminations. He/she will then make arrangements for your cruise to depart the marina about 1/2 hour before Illuminations begins.
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