Archive for March, 2007
Following the traditions at Cinderella’s Castle, Spaceship Earth and the Tree of Life, the Sorcerer Mickey Hat at Disney-MGM Studios was created to mark the 100 Years of Magic Celebration in 2001, which stands proudly at the end of Hollywood Boulevard.
Interesting Facts about The Sorcerer Mickey Hat at MGM Studios:
Head Measurements: The hat, if it were wearable, would be a size 605 7/8.
Mickey would have to be 350 feet tall if he were to wear this giant hat.
The Hat itself is 100 feet tall.
The interior space equals nearly 60,000 cubic feet.
The hat and ears sit atop a solid foundation that uses enough concrete to cover the length of a football field.
It can hold 444,744 gallons of water.
Six stars and two moons adorn the hat.
Paint Job: The hat is painted with a custom technique called chameleon paint, which shifts color as guests move around it. The hat required enough paint to cover 500 Cadillacs.
The Mickey Ears feature a new special effect called Light Ribbons, which change color and sparkle with internal pixie dust lighting.
Holding it All Together: There are 13,493 bolts that hold the hat together; 26,986 washers; and 17,000 feet (or 57 football field) of underground utility piping.
March 26th, 2007
ALL STAR team members with Deb Wills at the AllEars 10 Year Anniversary celebration at Epcot.
March 26th, 2007
Part of the fun in visiting Walt Disney World is meeting your favorite character? Come on now, you can admit it! We are all Disney fans here.
So exactly how do you track the characters down? Here’s some tips:
1) Read the Times Guide - Each theme park has one and they mark
character greeting locations and times.
2) Stop into Guest Relations and ask the Cast Member if, Peter Pan
(insert your favorite character) will be appearing in the park today.
They have numbers they can call to see where characters will be making
appearances. If your child has been aching for a photo with Donald Duck,
when you arrive at the park in the morning, your best bet would be to go
to Guest Relations. They can find out for you where the good spots are
to spot that duck. Though, these schedules are always subject to change,
there’s a good chance of finding them.
3) Wander around aimlessly - part of the fun is just running into a
character purely by accident! You just never know who you might run
into.
4) Animal Kingdom’s Camp Minnie Mickey Character Trails are a great
place to go while nearby Festival of the Lion King is being performed.
Another great time is when the park first opens and everyone else is
headed for the Expedition Everest or the Kilimanjaro Safari attraction!
5) Epcot’s Future World has an indoor Character Connection area where
you can see several favorites all at the same time.
6) Magic Kingdom - Mickey is usually holding court in Toon Town in his
very own area!
7) At the Disney-MGM Studios you can find characters from movies like
the Incredibles, Sully and Mike and more.
Want a little less hectic way of greeting characters? Consider a
Character Meal — we’ll talk more about them in a future column!
Learn more about Character Meet and Greet at ALLEARSNET!
March 25th, 2007
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March 20th, 2007
You’ll find more than 70 topiaries, plus 30 million blooms and beautifully designed floral beds spread out over the 300 acres of the Future World and World Showcase. Opening weekend is April 21 and runs through June 11, 2007.
This year’s features will be the first-ever pirate ship topiary with Peter Pan and Captain Hook, plus Tinker Bell! Pirate Mickey Mouse and Princess Minnie Mouse, plus Cinderella and Prince Charming, Belle and her Beast from “Beauty and the Beast,” and other popular characters make topiary appearances throughout the park. A towering Pirate Goofy, with Donald Duck and Pluto, offer Disney gardeners a chance to reach new topiary heights.
New themed weekend events will salute spring romance and Easter whimsy. Back by popular demand are the child-friendly I Dig Bugs weekend, Art in the Garden weekend, and the time-honored Mother’s Day celebration, among others.
More information about the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival is available by calling 407/W-DISNEY (934-7639) or by visiting www.disneyworld.com/flowers. The festival, including all gardening programs and exhibits, is included in regular Epcot admission.
March 20th, 2007
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