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Loretta
writes:
We are
Annual Passholders and are interested in the Christmas Day parade. We
would like to be there when it is taped with Regis and Kelly.
The last
time they were here, I tried to get tickets to see them but never heard
back from Disney. We have just lived here about 20 months and would
love to see them. Thanks for any help you can give us.
Hi
Loretta!
No special
ticket is required to see the parade taping. Any valid WDW ticket media
will get you in to see the taping. Taping will be done at the Magic
Kingdom on December 1 and 2, 2006, from 7:00 a.m. until 12:30
p.m. Certain entertainment segments will be taped until 3:00 p.m. Arrive
early at the park, and wear bright, holiday-themed clothing. Please
do not wear anything with logos or advertising on it, unless of course,
it's Disney!
A few
tips:
Main Street
will be incredibly crowded. If you don't like being elbow to elbow with
thousands of people, you may wish to skip this event.
The parade
taping is very slow and repetitive, so be prepared for lots of starts
and stops, and watching the same segment over and over.
The more
festive and cheery you look, the more likely you may be seen on TV on
Christmas Day. Families that are smiling and happy, peppy and enthusiastic
are usually the ones who don't end up on the editing room floor.
A.A.
Priscilla
writes:
Hi Anita!
I'm planning to go to WDW in December, and I heard that there is "snow."
Could you tell me which parks have this, and if this is only during
Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party?
Hi
Priscilla!
There are
two places you can find falling "snow" at WDW: During Mickey's
Very Merry Christmas Party, you'll find it on Main Street in
the Magic Kingdom. You can also find
it every night on the Streets of America
in the Disney-MGM Studios, the
home of the Osborne Family Spectacle of Lights.
Have a flurry of fun at the World!
A.A.
Tania writes:
Hi Anita!
We're planning to take our toddler to Walt Disney World in December.
I've read that around the holidays you can purchase a Christmas tree
for your room, and then have it shipped home. Can you tell me, when
does Disney start offering this, how much are the trees and how are
they decorated? Your column has been a Godsend with helping us plan
our upcoming trip! Thanks!
Hi
Tania!
Walt Disney
World Florists (407-827-3505) does provide small artificial trees for
your room. This year there are four styles (all Disney), and the tree
is approximately 4.5-feet tall. It is pre-lit and comes pre-decorated.
The cost ranges from $295 - $347 depending on style. This price does
not include taxes, delivery, handling and service fees. You can also
arrange for them to ship the tree home for a fee. (Contact the florist
for the price.) The trees are available now for order and Disney Floral
recommends calling or ordering from their website (www.disneyflorist.com/)
as soon as possible as quantities are limited.
Hope you have a joyous holiday trip to the World!
A.A.
Patty writes:
I love
your column; keep up the great work! I am giving my kids and husband
(and myself) non-expiring 10-day tickets for Christmas. We will use
them over the next few years. Should I have my kids sign their tickets
or would it be ok to neatly print our names with a fine point marker
on each ticket? My 5-year-old isn't ready for a neatly signed "autograph."
Please let me know so we don't ruin a very expensive ticket. Thanks.
Hi
Patty!
It's perfectly
acceptable to print the child's name in the space allotted for a signature,
as children are not required to sign their tickets. Children 9 and under
are also not required to do the biometric finger scan or to produce
ID. Writing the child's name on the ticket is an excellent way to keep
track of who owns the ticket.
Since you'll be using the tickets on subsequent trips, be sure to write
down (using a fine point permanent ink pen) the number of days still
left unused on the ticket. You can jot this on the back of the ticket,
but be careful not to cover up any important information like the numbers
at the bottom, and do not write on the magnetic strip.
You can read more about using park admission media on AllEarsNet.com's
Ticket FAQ pages.
Have a wonderful vacation!
A.A.
Lynn
writes:
I have
a question about Walt Disney's personal life. My daughter just completed
a biography report on Walt Disney. Surprisingly, we found conflicting
information. One biography told us that Lillian gave birth to Walt's
oldest daughter, Diane, and that daughter Sharon was adopted four years
later. Another biography told us that both daughters were adopted. I
know that in the grand scheme, it really doesn't matter, but the fact
that we read conflicting information was quite surprising. Do you know
whether Diane was their biological child? I can hardly believe that
there would be two different published accounts. My daughter and I are
just wondering which one is true. It makes us wonder if all of the other
facts in the books are accurate, too. Thanks for any answers you can
provide.
Hi Lynn!
Biographies
are written by people, and people make errors. I don't know which books
your daughter used for her research, so I can't tell you whether any
of the other "facts" in the books are true. I can tell you
about Walt Disney's daughters, though.
Diane Marie Disney Miller was born to Walt and Lillian Disney on December
18, 1933. She is a well-known philanthropist, and owns the Silverado
Vineyards Winery with her husband, former Walt Disney Company CEO, Ron
Miller.
Sharon Mae Disney Brown Lund was adopted by Walt and Lillian Disney
a few weeks after her birth on December 21, 1936, and unfortunately
died of lung cancer on February 16, 1993. She was also a philanthropist
and is well known for her endowments to various arts organizations.
A.A.
Carl
writes:
I have
a quick question about park admission and tickets to Mickey's
Very Merry Christmas Party (MVMCP). We have 5-day park hopper
tickets and tickets to MVMCP. Can we use the MVMCP ticket for our Magic
Kingdom admission the day of the party and still have five more days
with our park hopper tickets?
Your column
is the highlight of our Monday mornings!
Hi Carl!
The answer
is (wait for it) "It depends." It depends on what time you
arrive at the park for the day. If you arrive any time before 4:00 p.m.,
you'll have to use one day of your Magic
Your Way Park Hoppers, as either an initial entry or a re-entry,
to get into the Magic Kingdom. You
will then have to trade your MVMCP tickets in later for the bracelet
that allows you into the party.
If you arrive after 4:00 p.m., usually, but not always, you can get
through the turnstile with your party ticket only. You'll still have
to get a party bracelet, however.
NOTE: "Hard Ticket" event admission (the party ticket)
does NOT include parking fees!
Have a Very Merry trip to the World!
A.A.
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