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AllEars© Newsletter News Bites 8/31/10 AllEars® Newsletter News Bites 8/24/10 Fall/Winter Annual Passholders Discounts Announced! AllEars® Newsletter News Bites 8/17/10 THREE NEW OFFERS ANNOUNCED! FREE DINING EXTENDED INTO 2011! AllEars® Newsletter News Bites 8/10/10 Ticket Prices Increase August 5! New Live Show Coming This Fall Main Street Electrical Parade Extended Indefinitely! AllEars® Newsletter News Bites 8/3/10 AllEars® Newsletter News Bites 8/31/10 On August 30, Space Mountain at Walt Disney World unveiled an "enhanced audio experience" that features a new, exclusive composition. The music will play with varying sound effects on 60 newly installed speakers. The so-called "Starry-O-Phonic Sound" compliments enhancements that debuted on Space Mountain last year, including new lighting, storyline elements and updated decor. -o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o- As of August 29, 2010, summer Extra Magic Hours have ended. For current Walt Disney World park hours visit: -o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o- Disney Channel Rocks! will be the name of the recently announced live, rock-concert style show making its debut at Disney's Hollywood Studios on October 22. (The show will also run at Disneyland.) Featuring music from such Disney Channel staples as High School Musical, Camp Rock and StarStruck, the show replaces High School Musical 3: Senior Year – Right Here! Right Now!, which ends its DHS run on October 2. -o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o- A fairy called Vidia, featured in the upcoming movie "Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue," is now making appearances along with Tinker Bell and the other pixies at Pixie Hollow in the Magic Kingdom. "Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue" will be released on Blu-ray, DVD and via movie download on September 21, 2010. Walt Disney World Passholders will have the chance to preview this new Tinker Bell film at special event September 11 and 12 at Disney's Hollywood Studios. You must register for this special advance screening of the movie (showtimes at 10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. both days) at the official Disney passholder site: disneyworld.com/passholder. -o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o- Walt Disney World Dining News: -- Trails End Restaurant at Fort Wilderness is now offering a pilot program at lunch, serving an a la carte menu instead of a buffet. Items include chili, fried chicken and waffles, sauteed catfish, grilled pork chop, spicy grilled shrimp and andouille sausage, as well as desserts such as wilderness s'mores and a warm sticky bun sundae. A vegetarian entree and no sugar added dessert option will also be available. Breakfast and dinner remain a buffet. No word on when the pilot will end. -- Chef Mickey's at the Contemporary Resort is adding a limited run Lunch Buffet for 14 days in September and October, complete with Disney Characters to meet and greet diners. Cost is $28.75 including tax, $15.97 ages 3 to 9, under 3 free. Dates are September 19 to October 2. Lunch hours are 12:30-2:30 p.m. Breakfast and dinner are still offered as usual. -- New restaurants have been added to the Tables in Wonderland program as of August 2010. At Disney's BoardWalk Resort, Big River Grille & Brewing Works; at Downtown Disney West Side, Bongo's Cuban Cafe; at Pleasure Island, Paradiso 37; and at Epcot's Italy Pavilion, Via Napoli. For more about the Tables in Wonderland program: For all the latest Walt Disney World Dining News: http://allears.net/din/restnews.htm -o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o- Candlelight Processional Dinner Packages began booking on August 26. In addition, actor Frank Langella has been added to the tentative list of celebrity narrators for the Candlelight Processional, December 2-4. -o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o- Duffy the Disney Bear, known for sailing around the world with Mickey Mouse, will become a regular character at meet-and-greets at Epcot in October. Duffy has appeared at Disney's Teddy Bear and Doll Weekend and has also been seen at Once Upon a Toy at Downtown Disney. Walt Disney World passholders can learn about Duffy at a special presentation at 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Saturday, September 18, at The Odyssey in Epcot. Each hour-long show will feature a guest speaker from Walt Disney Creative Entertainment. This event is for passholders only, and seating is limited. You MUST register on Disney's official passholder site: disneyworld.com/passholder. -o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o- There have been some changes to the two tours currently offered at Disney's Animal Kingdom: -- Wild by Design is now offered Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 8:30 a.m. This experience is approximately three hours long and is available to guests age 14 and older. Park admission required. Tour meets outside park turnstiles next to Guest Relations window. The price is $60 per person plus tax. For descriptions of these and other tours offered at Walt Disney World: -o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o- Disneyland News: -- Preview the new Big Thunder Suite at the Disneyland Hotel: -- The Dragon has been removed from Fantasmic! due to technical difficulties, return date unknown: -- Haunted Manson Holiday Overlay opens on September 17, in time for D23's Destination D event. -o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o- Disney Cruise Line News: -- The Buena Vista Theatre takes shape on the new Disney Dream Cruise Ship: -- Kids Sail Free on Select Caribbean Cruises -- Book a verandah stateroom and kids ages 17 and under, traveling with two full-fare guests in the same stateroom, sail FREE on most 7-night Caribbean cruises from January 8 to March 5, 2011, excluding February 19, 2011. For more details, visit: AllEars® Newsletter News Bites 8/24/10 The Disney Parks Blog updated news on the new restaurant opening soon in Epcot's Mexico Pavilion, La Hacienda. According to the blog, the new restaurant's menu will feature freshly made corn tortillas and a variety of salsas, as well as "spectacular" appetizers, such as chiles toreados y chorizitos. La Hacienda will also feature tequila flights, and a whole new line of margaritas, including a coffee margarita, and one made from fresh blueberries, mango puree and mashed basil. La Hacienda will be on the Disney Dining Plan, with most entrees requiring 1 point, except for the larger entrées that are for 2 guests, which require 2 points. The all-new La Hacienda de San Angel and La Cantina de San Angel are on schedule for a mid-September opening, taking reservations for October 15 and thereafter. (The first few weeks will be a "soft opening" with no reservations.) http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2010/08/update-on-la-hacienda-de-san-angel-at-epcot/ -o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o- REMINDER: Toy Story Midway Mania in Disney's Hollywood Studios is closed for rehab now through August 28. During that time, Sounds Dangerous with Drew Carey will be open. -o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o- Attention Golfers: Walt Disney World is offering a special "Play All Day For $59" this Labor Day Weekend, Friday, September 3 through Monday, September 6, 2010. Reserve your first tee time in advance at any of Disney's 18-hole courses. At the end of the round, schedule your next tee time, based upon availability. You can continue playing until dark. Call Disney's Golf Line at 1-(407)-939-4653 for more information. -o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o- The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort is holding its first Annual Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic October 8 and 9, 2010, featuring educational seminars, cooking demonstrations, live entertainment and more. Special one- and two-night packages are available starting at $169 per night, and include a beverage seminar for two plus unlimited food and beverage samplings at the Food & Wine Classic (food and beverage stations will be different each evening). Tickets to the Food & Wine Classic at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin are available as part of a hotel package or individually. For more information or to book, visit www.SwanDolphinFoodandWineClassic.com or call 1-800-227-1500 and refer to rate code "FWCLAS." -o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o- Tickets for the D23 EXPO 2011 are now available at a discounted price through December 31, 2010. Tickets are $37 for a one-day adult admission and $27 for children 3-12. Tickets for members of D23: The Official Disney Fan Club will be $30 for a one-day adult admission and $22 for children. Multi-day, money-saving tickets are also available for both D23 Members and the general public, and D23 Members can save as much as $204 off the price of admission, based on the purchase of four three-day tickets at the D23 Member rate. For more information on tickets and the ticket pricing structure for D23 Members and general admission, visit www.Disney.com/D23. http://land.allears.net/blogs/dnews/2010/08/the_countdown_begins_for_the_r.html -o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o- Tickets are available this Thursday, August 26, at 1 p.m. for a special Star Tours Final Flight event hosted by D23 at Disney's Hollywood Studios. The event will take place Tuesday, September 7, the last day of operations for the attraction, which will then close for a major makeover. To obtain tickets for the event, which is open ONLY to members of D23: The Official Disney Fan Community, and more information, visit the D23 website: http://d23.disney.go.com/expo/00710_EE_StarToursFinalFlightWDA.html -o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o- 15 YEARS OF ALL EARS®: This coming January, AllEars.Net will be celebrating its 15th year of serving the Disney online community! We're inviting you to help us choose our special logo for the year-long celebrations here: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/3YP7TNQ Read more about what AllEars.Net has planned for its 15th Anniversary year here: http://allears.net/pr23.htm
Fall/Winter Annual Passholders Discounts Announced! Annual Passholder discounts at Walt Disney World have been released for Fall/Winter 2010. Passholders can save at least 30 percent, and as much as 42 percent, at select Disney Resort hotels for stays most nights from October 3, 2010 through November 23 and November 27 through December 25, 2010. The number of rooms available at these discounts are limited. Minimum length of stay requirements may apply for Friday or Saturday arrivals. Book through December 25, 2010. For more info on packages and offers, visit the Passholder page on www.disneyworld.com or consult MouseFanTravel.com, AllEars.Net's preferred travel provider. AllEars® Newsletter News Bites 8/17/10 Three new special offers for Walt Disney World were announced yesterday, including the news that the Dining Plan would be included FREE in some packages well into 2011. See details below. -o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o- DizneyMike Bachand attended the special "Last Tour to Endor" event on Saturday, August 14, and was among the "first to be the last" to ride Star Tours in Disney's Hollywood Studios before it shuts down for an significant renovation. Read his report with photos and videos from the event in his most recent blog entry: -o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o- Best Friends Pet Care, the new pet care facility at Walt Disney World, is now planned to open Wednesday, September 1. (It was previously scheduled to open on August 27.) Kennels at Epcot and Disney's Hollywood Studios close to walk-ups on September 1, while the kennels at Animal Kingdom, Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground and Magic Kingdom (Transportation and Ticket Center) close to walk-ups September 2. From September 1 on, pets with new reservations for Best Friends Pet Care will be hosted at the new facility. Best Friends Pet Care is located across from Port Orleans at 2510 Bonnet Creek Parkway, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830. To book accommodations for your pets visit www.wdw.bestfriendspetcare.com or call 877-4-WDW-PETS. -o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o- Florida Residents interested in purchasing a Walt Disney World Florida Resident Annual Pass through the new monthly payment plan can now do so at any Vacation Planning or Guest Relations Window located at the Walt Disney World Resort (the option was originally only available online). Florida Residents who currently have an Annual Pass can also renew through the monthly payment program at a Vacation Planning or Guest Relations Window. You must make a downpayment equivalent to the current price of a non-discounted 1-Day Magic Your Way Base Ticket. After downpayment is made, you can pay off the remaining balance through 12 recurring monthly payments that will be charged automatically to a credit card. The first monthly payment will be charged the same day you sign up, or shortly thereafter. You may pay off the remaining balance at any time. Contract payers or Passholders who have questions can call Passholder Payment Services at 1-888-701-4100. Passholder questions not related to the monthly payment program? Call 407-560-PASS (7277). -o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o- Disney Trading Night, a free pin-trading activity, and more, for all ages, will be held this month on Thursday, August 26, 2010 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Disney's Yacht Club Resort. -o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o- All 32 sea turtles recently taken in by Walt Disney World Resort after the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico are responding well to treatment, say Disney animal care experts. Among the sea turtles in recovery are Green Turtles, an endangered species, and Kemp's Ridley Turtles, one of the most endangered species of sea turtle in the world. The initial exams performed at the veterinary hospital at Disney's Animal Kingdom included x-rays, blood tests and a complete physical assessment. Disney animal experts are focused on increasing the turtles' body weight so they can swim in the open ocean, and be released back into the wild. -o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o- AllEars.Net is making plans for its upcoming 15th Anniversary Celebration, which will kick off in January 2011. Highlights include website enhancements, the introduction of new exclusive trading cards, and team meet-and-greets at many various Disney locations, capped off by a group cruise on the Disney Fantasy setting sail in 2012. THREE NEW OFFERS ANNOUNCED! FREE DINING EXTENDED INTO 2011! FREE Dining Offer: Book a Walt Disney World vacation Magic Your Way package and get a select Dining Bonus - Free! Book a value - Get Quick Service Dining Plan Free! Book a moderate, deluxe or villa - Get the Disney Dining Plan Free! This offer requires a 4 Night Minimum Stay with park admission Some blackout dates. Book by December 20, 2010.
FREE Gift Card Offer - Get a Disney Gift Card FREE when you book a 5-night package or longer Walt Disney World package. Book a Value Resort, get a $200 Gift Card; Book a Moderate, get a $300 Gift Card; Book a Deluxe get a $500 Gift Card; Book a Villa, get a $500 Gift Card. Book by November 21, 2010.
ROOM ONLY Discount Offer: This special room only deal is valid most nights 10/3/10-2/16/11. Some blackout dates may apply. Value Resorts - Save up to 25%; Moderate Resorts - Save up to 30%; Deluxe Resorts - Save up to 25% - 40%; Villa Resorts - Save up to 40%. Book by November 21, 2010.
See AllEars.Net travel sponsor MouseFanTravel.com for details! AllEars® Newsletter News Bites 8/10/10 REMINDER: This is the last week for Summer Nightastic! at the Walt Disney World parks. The Main Street Electrical Parade's run has been extended indefinitely, but the Magic Kingdom fireworks show reverts to Wishes! on August 15, and the special effects on the Tower of Terror will cease that same day. http://allears.net/tp/summer_nightastic.htm -o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o- The 2011 Walt Disney World Packages and Dining Plans have been announced. Price for the basic dining plan ranges from from $45.99 to $47.99 per person for adults and $11.99 to $12.99 per person for children ages 3-9, depending on the season of the booking. Disney's Quick Service Dining Plan has increased to $34.99 per person for adults and $11.99 per person for children ages 3-9. The Deluxe Dining Plan will be $78.99/adults and $21.99/children 3-9; while the Premium Plan is $169/adults and $119/children, and the Platinum Plan $229/adults and $160/children. The Wine and Dine add-on package is available again this year for an additional $39.99 per night. On a related note, as of March 2011, Le Cellier in Epcot will require two Disney Dining Plan table service credits for dinner. Lunch will remain one table service credit per meal. -o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o- Via Napoli, the new pizzeria in Epcot's World Showcase, had its grand opening on August 5. Jack Spence has a full report on the restaurant's grand opening ceremonies: -o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o- Candlelight Processional Dinner Packages go on sale August 26. A partial, tentative list of celebrity narrators for Epcot's annual reading of the Nativity, performed with a choir, includes: -- November 26-28: Isabella Rossellini http://allears.net/tp/h_cpfaq.htm -o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o- As of August 5, the Tomorrowland Transit Authority in the Magic Kingdom was renamed Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover. The ride, which opened in 1975 as the WEDway PeopleMover, has been called Tomorrowland Transit Authority or TTA since 1994. The ride technology uses pollution-free linear induction motors, and was developed by WED Enterprises (now known as Disney Imagineering). For a look at the history and evolution of the "PeopleMover," along with a video of the ride through Tomorrowland, check AllEars® Blogger Jack Spence's write-up: http://land.allears.net/blogs/jackspence/2009/10/tta_tomorrowland_transit_autho.html -o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o- Beginning September 19, 2010, the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique locations in the Magic Kingdom and Downtown Disney will offer a "Knight Package." This special package will include hair-styling as well as a sword and shield. As a result, the "Cool Dude Package" will no longer be offered. If you have already booked the "Cool Dude Package" for dates later than September 19 you will be given the opportunity to upgrade to the new package or to keep the "Cool Dude" option. -o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o- Pollstar.com is starting to announce acts for next year's Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival to be held March 2 - May 15, 2011 (subject to change): --March 18-20: Chubby Checker & The Wildcats -o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o- The schedule of performers for this year's Night of Joy Christian music event at the Magic Kingdom has been updated as follows: http://allears.net/tp/mk/noj.htm -o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o- Disney Vacation Club members can receive a 10 percent discount off the purchase of new Gold and Silver memberships to D23, the official Disney fan club , now through September 30, 2010. In addition, Gold Members will receive the quarterly Disney twenty-three magazine, plus a special gift with each magazine. As an added bonus, fans who join D23 in 2010 receive "Disney Undiscovered: A 23-Month Calendar of Disney's Unrealized Masterpieces," featuring rare and unreleased images from never-completed Disney film and theme park projects. To become a D23 Member, visit disney.com/d23 . Be sure to enter the promotional code D23DVC when you check out to receive your discount. Note that this offer is valid for new D23 Memberships ONLY. -o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o- Disneyland Resort Closings -- all at Disney California Adventure: -- Mulholland Madness will close on October 11, 2010. -o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o- Disney Cruise Line News: Construction update for the Quiet Cove Pool on the Disney Dream: -o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o- Upcoming AllEars® Meets: Walt Disney World: August 22 at 2 p.m. at Aloha Isle in Adventureland in the Magic Kingdom. Meet Mike Scopa (Mr. Dole Whip himself), Steve Barrett, Michelle Scribner-MacLean and Mike Bachand. Disneyland: Stay tuned for October and December meet announcements for Walt Disney World! -o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o- The Pacific Northwest Meet is this weekend, August 14. Special guests include Disney Legend Bob Gurr, Margaret Kerry, author Jeff Kurtti, Stormtroopers and much more. In addition, there will be several fundraising activities to support a variety of charities, including Deb Wills' Avon Walk for Breast Cancer effort. Read more in Deb's blog here: -o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o- Team AllEars® NEWS: The 2011 AllEars® Running Team continues to grow! As we are within six months of Marathon Weekend 2011, decision time is quickly approaching. We are accepting members until September 1 or we reach 100 runners. To learn more, listen to a recording of our June 28 Live Show at: http://allears.net/TeamAllEars/teamallears2.htm Ticket Prices Increase August 5! Effective August 5, 2010, ticket prices at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland will increase. A one-day base ticket at Walt Disney World will be $82 for age 10 and up, $74 for under age 10. A one-day base ticket at Disneyland will be $76 for age 10 and up, $68 for under age 10. Complete prices can be found on the Official Disney Parks Blog. New Live Show Coming This Fall A new, live, rock-concert style show will debut at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland this fall. The new show, as-yet unnamed, will feature music from a number of hit Disney Channel TV shows, including "Camp Rock," "StarStruck," and "High School Musical." The show's format will be similar to that of the current HSM3 show currently running in the parks. It's set to begin on October 22, which means that High School Musical 3: Senior Year -- Right Here, Right Now! will end its run on October 2 at Walt Disney World, and on October 17 at Disney California Adventure. Main Street Electrical Parade Extended Indefinitely! By popular demand, the Main Street Electrical Parade, which returned to Magic Kingdom in June as part of Summer Nightastic!, will continue an open-ended run beyond its original end date of August 14. According to Park Vice President Phil Holmes, the parade's return has been "an overwhelming success." To read more about the parade and see photos and a video, click HERE. AllEars® Newsletter News Bites 8/3/10 Effective August 5, 2010, ticket prices at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland will increase. A one-day base ticket at Walt Disney World will be $82 for age 10 and up, $74 for under age 10. A one-day base ticket at Disneyland will be $76 for age 10 and up, $68 for under age 10. Complete prices can be found on the Official Disney Parks Blog. http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2010/08/new-information-about-tickets/ -o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o- Via Napoli, the new pizzeria in Epcot's World Showcase, is scheduled to have a grand opening ceremony this Thursday, August 5, but several readers have reported that the table service restaurant is already serving up slices. Reader John Kurowski stopped by the Italy pavilion last night and sampled the pizza. He shares his thoughts in a short blog with some photos here: Be sure to check the site later this week, when AllEars.Net's Jack Spence will have a full report on the restaurant's grand opening ceremonies. -o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o- The Main Street Electrical Parade, which returned to Magic Kingdom in June as part of Summer Nightastic!, will continue an open-ended run beyond its original end date of August 14. According to Park Vice President Phil Holmes, the parade's return has been "an overwhelming success." -o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o- Effective August 1, 2010, Disney's Children's Activity Centers will begin accepting children ages 3 to 12. (Previously they would only take children ages 4 through 12.) For reservations, call 407-WDW-DINE. http://allears.net/pl/childfaq.htm -o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o- Flame Tree Barbecue in Disney's Animal Kingdom will be closed for rehab August 9 through September 19, 2010. It is scheduled to reopen September 20. -o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o- A new, live, rock-concert style show will debut at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland this fall. The new show, as-yet unnamed, will feature music from a number of hit Disney Channel TV shows, including "Camp Rock," "StarStruck," and "High School Musical." The show's format will be similar to that of the current HSM3 show currently running in the parks. It's set to begin on October 22, which means that High School Musical 3: Senior Year -- Right Here, Right Now! will end its run on October 2 at Walt Disney World, and on October 17 at Disney California Adventure. http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2010/07/new-show-coming-to-disney-parks-this-fall/ -o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o- A new "play and greet" interactive experience with characters from the upcoming animated film "Tangled" will be introduced in the Magic Kingdom's Fairytale Garden beginning Friday, October 15. The new experience, which will allow you to play and dance with Rapunzel and Flynn Ryder in a village garden setting, will replace the current show, "Storytime with Belle." The final "Storytime with Belle" shows will be September 12. Attention Belle fans (you know who you are!): Belle will continue to appear in the Magic Kingdom at Mickey's Toontown Fair, in the Celebrate a Dream Come True parade, and at Cinderella's Royal Table. In Epcot, you can see Belle in the France pavilion and at the Akershus Royal Banquet Hall, while she will also continue to appear in her own show, Beauty and the Beast - Live on Stage, at Disney's Hollywood Studios. -o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o- Saturday, August 21, 2010, is Passholder Day at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Passholders will be able to enter the WWoS complex at no charge, as well as get 30 minutes of complimentary play time (subject to availability) at the PlayStation Pavilion, a brand-new gaming facility equipped with 17 state-of-the-art PlayStation systems (ask about special access to unreleased games). Passholders are also entitled to a 20 percent discount on food and beverages at ESPN Wide World of Sports Grill. To receive your complimentary ticket to the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, present your valid Weekday, Epcot After 4, Seasonal or Annual Pass and identification at the box office. Premium Passholders can proceed directly to the gate. -o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o- Florida residents who are planning to visit the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival on October 2 are eligible to book Party for the Senses at a special 20 percent discount. NOTE: This discount is for the Party for the Senses on October 2 ONLY and does NOT apply to the Wine View Lounge. Call 407-WDW-FEST to make reservations. EDITOR'S NOTE: Be sure to check the AllEars® Team Blog later this week for Senior Editor Debra Martin Koma's exclusive conversation with the Food and Wine Festival's Marianne Hunnell! -o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o- Disneyland News: A new parade, Mickey's Soundsational Parade, is set to debut in 2011 at the Disneyland Park. The parade is an explosive music festival with thrilling rhythms and bold percussion that will bring to life some of the most beloved melodies from Disney films. Live musicians will amplify the fun. Mickey Mouse and some of your favorite Disney characters will play live and will encourage members of the crowd to join a giant jam session. Lively dancers will stomp out rhythms as a syncopated drum line, twinkling cymbals, steel drums and more entertain guests with sensational sounds. http://land.allears.net/blogs/dnews/2010/08/mickeys_soundsational_parade_t.html -o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o- Testing has begun on the new Disney Cruise Line ship Disney Dream's five engines. Combined these engines have a total output of 103,000 horsepower, which will give the ship a top speed of 23.5 knots. The Disney Dream makes its maiden voyage in 2011. -o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o- Airlines Updates: Traffic up at Orlando International Airport: The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority reports "for the first time this calendar year Orlando International Airport (MCO) recorded back to back months of passenger growth. In June, passenger traffic increased 2.1 percent compared to the same time last year." Domestic travel was up 1.25% and international travel up 12.22%. Top US Airports on Twitter and their handles according to Boston.com: Richmond International Airport @Flack4RIC; Logan International Airport @bostonlogan; Los Angeles International Airport @LAX_Official; Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport @ PHXSkyHarbor; Akron-Canton Airport @ CAKairport; Baltimore-Washington International Airport @BWI_Airport; San Diego International Airport @SanDiegoAirport; Kansas City International Airport @KCIAirport Editor-in-Chief Deb Wills highly recommends @BWI_Airport but add, "Do not waste your time with the Orlando International Airport -- it is one of the worst. No tweets since fall 2009." Got a favorite airport Twitter account? Let us know! -o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o- Team AllEars® NEWS: The 2011 AllEars® Running Team continues to grow! As we are within six months of Marathon Weekend 2011, decision time is quickly approaching. We are accepting members until September 1 or we reach 100 runners. To learn more, listen to a recording of our June 28 Live Show at: http://allears.net/TeamAllEars/teamallears2.htm New Offer! Disney has announced a fabulous Fall promotion! Book a Walt Disney World® vacation Magic Your Way package and get a select Dining Bonus - Free! This offer requires a minimum stay with park admission and is valid most nights 8/15/10 - 10/2/10. Blackout dates may apply. For more info on packages and offers, please visit http://www.MouseFanTravel.com In addition, there's an offer for Disney Visa Card Holders! Guests dine FREE when you purchase a minimum 3-night Magic Your Way vacation package at a select resort hotel at the Walt Disney World® Resort for stays most nights August 15 – October 2, 2010. Book by August 14, 2010. Guests staying in Value resorts will receive Quick Service Dining; guests in Moderate and Deluxe Resorts will receive the basic dining plan. The deposit and final payment must be made with your Disney Visa. Woo Hoo! To get more info or to book a package please visit: http://www.MouseFanTravel.com
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