Things Disney Offers But Doesn't Advertise *Summary Added Oct 08*

[drakes]

We used a snack credit for Rootbeer Floats in Camp Minnie Mickey at AK and got a spoon straw with Safari Pluto hanging on it. It was great added bonus to our treat- the float was good too!

 

[Dcanoli]

Thanks for that last post--it reminded me of a "secret" I found on our last trip.....

SNACK CREDITS CAN BE USED AT GOOFY'S CANDY COMPANY, and I'm not talking about the $4 and under snacks throughout the store--I'm talking about the SLUSHIES!

We always take our cups back each trip for the $3 refills, but last time, the CM said we could use our snack credits! We were so excited! Everyone filled up with their daily snack credit!

 

[Dcanoli]

Did ya'll see the latest issue of All Ears' newsletter? The main article is on "undiscovered Disney treasures!" What a coincidence! Here is the last part of the article.
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So here are a few of my favorite Walt Disney World Unheralded Treasures.

The Magic Kingdom

Treasure: The Talking Trashcan
Location: Tomorrowland (just outside Mickey's Star Traders)

Like Animal Kingdom's Talking Palm Tree, who you will meet later in this article, this unheralded treasure brings delight to the children who are fortunate to be in this area of Tomorrowland when Mr. Trashcan is out and about. This talkative refuse container sometimes wanders into stores but mostly he stays outside and talks and sometimes follows guests, especially children, as they wander through Tomorrowland. Personally I find it more entertaining for adults to watch this mobile chattering trashcan amaze the children as he interacts and chats with them. The next time you are in Tomorrowland, and especially just outside Mickey's Star Traders, look for a crowd of children talking to a very mobile trashcan. You will be entertained.

How does he work? Look around.

Disney's Hollywood Studios

Treasure: Indiana Jones Set
Location: To the right of the Indiana Jones Outpost

As you walk past the Prime Time Cafe and the Indiana Jones Outpost you will see, tucked away in a corner, a display of props used in the "Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade" movie. You will recognize the vehicles and especially that famous tank. Unless you happen to attend the Indiana Jones Stunt Spectacular and exit to the left you may never even know this exhibit is there. It has been there for a long time and the overgrowth may hide some of the vehicles... but they are there. This is also a quiet area tucked away in a corner of the Hollywood Studios theme park. Enjoy it.

Epcot

Treasure: Epcot Tribute Museum
Location: Behind Club Cool

Unfortunately this may be a temporary treasure. Behind Club Cool there is an area devoted to the history of Epcot. In this area you can see models of many of the original Epcot pavilions, a promotion video for the opening of Epcot, and some exhibits of pavilions past and present. It is an extremely pleasant and nostalgic look at the beginning of Epcot and my fear is that this treasure will not be around for long. If you are a fan of Epcot and especially a former Epcot attraction known as Horizons, this treasure is for you.

Animal Kingdom

Treasure: Talking Palm Tree
Location: Between bag check and the turnstiles

Just after bag check and before you approach the Animal Kingdom turnstile area you may notice a very mobile palm tree conversing with guests, especially children. This unheralded treasure introduces young guests into the environment upon which they are about to enter. The fascination on the faces of the children as this tree (commonly known as Wes Palm) converses with them is priceless. The adults can have fun trying to figure out how the tree works. If you look very carefully around you the answer will appear. Of course, if you've already seen his cousin the talking trashcan in Magic Kingdom's Tomorrowland, then you may already know how this tree interacts with everyone.


Resorts

Treasure: Sunset Point
Location: Polynesian Resort

This area is found behind the Tokelau Longhouse. It is marked by a long walkway out to a point surrounded by several palm trees. This is an outstanding location from which to watch the Magic Kingdom fireworks or just to enjoy a quiet moment and watch the ferry boats travel across the seven Seas Lagoon. It's one of the most romantic spots in Walt Disney World.

Treasure: Generation Gap Bridge
Location: Pop Century Resort

This is one of my favorite places to just sit and think. It is most comforting either very late at night or in the pre-dawn hours when there is nary another person around. The bridge is lit in part by signs depicting the decades in fonts associated with each decade. If you walk to the end of the bridge and sit down and listen, you can hear the water softly lapping against the bridge footings or hear the ducks out for a swim.
Want to read more? Mike's entire feature, which includes more theme park and resort treasures, can be found at:

http://allearsnet.com/tp/treasures.htm

 

[Dizneydaz]

We used a snack credit for Rootbeer Floats in Camp Minnie Mickey at AK and got a spoon straw with Safari Pluto hanging on it. It was great added bonus to our treat- the float was good too!

We've also gotten the same straw at Tamu Tamu in AK! Very Cool!

 

[lorli]

Shellybelly72

Thanks so much for compiling this list. I was reminded of a few things and even learned son new neat things to do.

 

[Rora]

This is great!! Thank you so so much!

Great thread, BTW!

 

[kimbac3]

What is the Kiss Goodnight?

At the end of the evening just before the park closes the castle change colors and well, it's just beautiful. By this time of the night the park is nearly empty and it's just so peaceful!!

Kimba

 

[pwdebbie]

We made our first trip to Disney World last year and had no idea about the flag ceremony. We just happened to be in the right place at the right time. It was very moving, had me in tears. Well, a lot of things had me in tears that week, but this one was exceptional. IF we ever go back, this is something I don't want to miss.

Deb
POFQ, Oct. 2007

 

[klam_chowder]

Thx a mint Shellybelly72 - so wonderful to have it all in one post.

We've also gotten the same straw at Tamu Tamu in AK! Very Cool!

I went to Tamu Tamu just for that at AK during Christmas 2007 and the CM said they don't have floats anymore...

cheers,

 

[DIZBOUND]

wow and i thought it was all about the characters and the rides!

 

[Kumquatmelon]

subscribing

 

[Dizneydaz]

I went to Tamu Tamu just for that at AK during Christmas 2007 and the CM said they don't have floats anymore...

cheers,

That's just so wrong and too sad!

 

[kbrelluvsWDW]

subscribing

 

[Sinclare]

What's a tradeable bus card? Never heard of that.

They started this last year. They are actually Transportation cards. The is several of the buses, monorails, and boats. The trick is to collect the whole set in one vacation. The best way to get the Monorail ones is to ride in the front seat and ask the driver if he can get them for you. The guys in the control tower (from TTC to Epcot) are the best spot to get them. They keep the whole sets in there for the drivers and he can get you what ever you need if your nice and he/she is in a good mood.

The boats are a little more tricky as not all the boat drivers carry complete sets but if you ride enough and ask enough you will eventually get them. Same goes with the bus drivers, best chance is to ask early in the morning when they get their "allotment" for the day.


I managed to get complete sets last trip for my son, nephew, and niece that way.

Here is a my tip of the day:

When you buy stuff be sure to check to see if you get free VMK cards with the purchase. You can check the VMK boards here on DIS for a complete list of where to get them but a few places is buying a poster size picture at splash mountain, candy in the candy store at Frontier land, and Mickey ears at the hat shop just to the right of the candy shop when you enter mainstreet (not sure if this one is still going, it was for when you buy golden Mickey ears but that was a year or so ago).

Oh, you can also get VMK rare cards by purchasing special packs of pins in Frontier land (other places too I think).

P.S. On the haircut at MK. My son loves this and won't get his hair cut before vacation just so he can do it. Click the image in my sig to see how it looks (they have random colors depending on the time of year). What most people don't know is that adults can get the Mickey on their head without getting a haircut (good for me since I'm bald ), just ask. It's always fun to hear comments from people who see it since most people have no idea there actually is a barber shop in MK.

 

[Flying Home]

Thanks to everyone for all the wonderful info!

 

[EchoThree76]

How much are the haircuts?

 

[ReneeDisney]

BUMP -There is some great information to share!

 

[becky23]

Hypkris mentione the plantimum package. I am not familiar?

 

[janloz]

When we rode in the front of the monorail, the driver didn't have the cards. On the boat ride from MK to Wilderness lodge, they got the kids special transportation stickers.

 

[austin&pipermom]

Thanks for all the info.