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

[shyjade]

Right now I'm racking my brain as to how I can fit a trip to Beaches & Cream into our November itinerary

Me too! Since we'll be spending a lot of time at Epcot, I hope we can pop over there one afternoon to surprise my dad with his favorite treat...ice cream. I think even he will be shocked when he sees the Kitchen Sink!

 

[Chipmunk89]

DS8 likes to collect the Transportation Cards. Not many drivers seem to carry them though.

 

[lallylass]

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[stba2006]

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This really is a great thread :0)

 

[MandyJ72]

In AKL last year we sat round the mud pit fire outside while Willie who was on one of the college exchange programmes gold folk stories from his home land of Namibia - he was in traditional dress and got us all saying hello and where we were from etc in Namibian!

Then, we went up to the shop and everyone was invited to take in instrument (yes, the ones that are for sale) and join him in a parade round the reception!

Was a blast singing "We are in Africa, we are in Africa" in a long line round the reception hall whilst banging on our drums etc! Then, Willie burst into what I presume was his "national dance" - think tribal rain dance type thing! and then we went off again!!

Brilliant laugh for kids & adults!

 

[barney4liz]

I have not read this ENTIRE thread, but I did read the summary and did not see this tip, so will add it FWIW.

There is a store in DTD Marketplace -- the general merchandise/giftshop that is closest to the bus stops -- that has a postage meter so you can send something that is specially postmarked from WDW (maybe the resorts do this as well?). They have a good selection of postcards, so you can write and send it right there. The very nice CM has a zip code directory in case you need help with that.

This past Friday, I bought an Animal Kingdom postcard for my DD who is at summer camp, and wrote a little note that said "this card may give you a clue about something we will do before school starts." The surprise is that we are staying at AKL for the first time the weekend before school begins here, and I have kept it a secret until now. ixiedust:

 

[shyjade]

Then, we went up to the shop and everyone was invited to take in instrument (yes, the ones that are for sale) and join him in a parade round the reception!

Just so nobody gets the wrong idea, guests are invited to borrow an instrument to use during this parade, not "take" an instrument (to keep).

 

[DoodlesMom]

Thanks for all the great info!

 

[happymickey464]

And on that note . . . I did not know that in the Imagination Pavillion you can learn how to ride a Segway, without going on a tour! It was so cool riding one up and down the designated area with a guide to assist you. First time for me on a Segway! And I think I did pretty good, I stayed in the lines and did not run over anyone! All in all, it was a good day!

Do they still do this?

 

[selina4disney]

We sat down in this theater (back in 2000), and while we were there, Pluto, Chip and Dale, came and sat with us to watch the cartoons. The kids thought it was so great to be sitting there with the characters. It was just out-of-the-blue, so unexpected. Definitely felt like Disney Magic.

Isn't that great? The same thing happened to us with Pinnochio..he just showed up, plopped in a chair beside DH, kicked back and plonked his feet on the back of the chair in front of him. It was so funny and like yours, so unexpected, we still laugh about it! My other unexpected one was when I sat on the Goofy bench in front of Tony's and he talked. I about fell off the bench! Now when we go I mysteriously have to rest when we get to the bench...I love surprising people that haven't been there before with the talking Goofy!

 

[Lisa0503]

I saw them riding the Segways last week in Epcot so they do still do it. It was in the Innovations Building though (not the Imagination Pavillion) It was the Innovations building on the Soarin side of the park....

 

[selina4disney]

Do they still do this?

They still did in November 2007 the last time we were there, but the line was L---O---N---G!

 

[Dcanoli]

What about this? Not sure if anyone has mentioned it yet.

• The tiki torch lighting ceremony at the Poly.

I've never seen it personally, but I've heard that you should ask at the front desk for the nightly times. I am planning on trying to catch it this upcoming trip!!

(I heard they may even give you a lei when you ask!)

 

[DeblovesPoohbear]

Me too! Since we'll be spending a lot of time at Epcot, I hope we can pop over there one afternoon to surprise my dad with his favorite treat...ice cream. I think even he will be shocked when he sees the Kitchen Sink!

...And if the Kitchen Sink is too big for you, you can try a No Way Jose
A giant chocolate and peanute butter sundae, it's to die for!
I helped my DS7 finish one last Nov

 

[kksmom92]

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[mickeyworld]

I fond the summary on post #562 is ther another summary ? wow, and I thought I knew Disney!!!

 

[tribecamom]

 

[allaboutmm]

lots of great info!!!!thanks to all!!

 

[amycakes]

This is great!

 

[Walt Disney Worlders]

Not sure if this has been mentioned, i read most of the thread, but not all.

Free Autographed Pics of Characters

Send a request for a pic of your favorite character to:

The Walt Disney Company
Attn: Fan Mail Dept
500 South Buena Vista Street
Burbank, Ca 91521

Allow 4-6 weeks to arrive. A great way to announce your trip, or just get them excited before it arrives.