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Technology Improves Disney’s FASTPASS ‘Wait Loss’ System

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Disney’s award-winning “wait loss” system has gotten better with enhancements to Disney’s FASTPASS. In response to guest feedback, the patented system which permits theme park guests to avoid waiting in lines at popular Walt Disney World attractions now produces tickets imprinted with simple-to-read information about when the guest can obtain another FASTPASS.

And it gets even better: This new printed “messaging” information is based on improved technology that frequently allows guests to obtain an additional FASTPASS much sooner than before.

Previously, a guest had to use their current FASTPASS ticket or wait two hours before getting another FASTPASS ticket. Now an additional FASTPASS ticket might be available in as little as 45 minutes – depending on guest demand.

“There is no exact answer as to how soon a guest might be able to obtain an additional FASTPASS ticket,” explained Dale Stafford, vice president of Global FASTPASS. “But because of improved technology, the computer now can make an accurate determination of guest demand and produce a FASTPASS ticket with simple-to-understand information. And this ‘messaging’ technology change will allow for additional improvements in the future.”

Disney’s FASTPASS currently is offered at 24 of the most popular Walt Disney World attractions – several in each of the four theme parks. FASTPASS tickets are issued at no additional charge to any ticketed guest and provide the guest with a one-hour window of time when they may return to the attraction and skip the regular line.

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SHOCKWAVE Continues World Premiere
at Epcot Through Aug. 24

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – SHOCKWAVE, the new musical production from the creators of the Tony Award-winning show “Blast!”, continues its world premiere at Epcot through Aug. 24.

Forty performers treat Walt Disney World guests to an eye-filling, energetic spectacle of motion and pageantry on the America Gardens Theatre stage in Epcot World Showcase. The show features an explosion of brass, percussion and woodwind instruments, highly charged dance numbers with special effects and even a touch of comedy.

SHOCKWAVE is presented at Epcot four times daily. Showtimes are: 4:30, 5:45, 7:10 and 8:15 p.m.

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Disney's Pin Traders – the Perfect Place for ‘Pin Pals’

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – A new headquarters for the popular Disney pin-trading pastime is creating new excitement at Downtown Disney Marketplace. Disney’s Pin Traders offers the largest selection of pins at Walt Disney World Resort and is the perfect place to interact with other enthusiasts participating in the fast-growing hobby.

The circular shop next to the new Once Upon A Toy store offers collectible pins and pin accessories, plus tables for trading. Guests also can create custom keepsakes at Disney’s Build A Pin experience.

Two Internet stations keep pin collectors and traders connected to the latest information about pin releases and special events via www.officialdisneypintrading.com.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers NFL Training Camp Comes to Disney July 29-Aug. 21

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will prepare for the upcoming 2002 NFL season when new head coach Jon Gruden leads the team in its first summer training camp at Disney’s Wide World of Sports complex July 29-Aug. 21.

Fans will have the opportunity to catch NFL stars such as Derrick Brooks, Warren Sapp, Keyshawn Johnson and Mike Alstott in action when they take to the practice fields for two-a-day workouts beginning Monday, July 29. Practices are tentatively scheduled for 8:45-11:15 a.m. and 3-4:30 p.m. (subject to change).

The Miami Dolphins will visit training camp Aug. 9-10 to participate in joint team workouts. The visit will feature a scrimmage between the Bucs and the Dolphins on Aug. 10 at the ballpark at Disney’s Wide World of Sports.

Buccaneers practices throughout training camp will be free and open to the public – with the exception of the Aug. 10 scrimmage with the Miami Dolphins. Entry to that event will be via promotional vouchers and general admission ticket prices of $10 (adults) and $5 (children ages 3-9). Tickets will be available through Ticketmaster and at the Disney’s Wide World of Sports box office. For more information visit www.disneyworldsports.com.