September 2015

Whats New at Walt Disney World

Star Wars Half Marathon Event Sprinting Toward Walt Disney World Resort in 2016
The force has awakened at Walt Disney
chandise throughout the weekend.
World Resort as runDisney announces a new
The new race follows the debut of the popuaddition to its portfolio Star Wars Half
lar Star Wars-themed race at Disneyland
Marathon the Dark Side.
Resort, which will return in January as the
This intergalactic quest through the Walt
Star Wars Half Marathon the Light Side.
Disney World Resort blasts off
April 14-17, 2016 and channels
the Dark Side of the Force. Events
include a 5K, 10K, kids races and
half marathon. There will also be
a Star Wars Dark Side Challenge
running the 10K and the half
marathon on consecutive days
that offers each finisher a Death
Star-themed medal.
Runners who join the Galactic
Empire will enjoy a true Star
Wars experience, including Dark
Side-inspired medals and mer-

Guests who dare to experience both Star

Wars races will have the chance to take on
the Kessel Run Challenge completing
the Star Wars half marathon missions on
both coasts. Kessel Run Challenge runners
can earn a commemorative
"Coast to Coast'' medal inspired
by the Millennium Falcon starship.
Registration for Star Wars Half
Marathon the Dark Side opens
September 22, 2015 at noon ET.
Contact your House of Mouse
Travel Memory Maker today to
get your Magic Your Way packaged booked now, then be sure
to register for the race as soon
as registration opens.

Did You Know...

Rider Switch Services

Have you ever waited in line for a ride
with your family and come to find out
that one of your family members does
not meet the height requirement, but
others do?

tinue, and Twilight Zone Tower of Terror.

Disneys Animal Kingdom Park
DINOSAUR, Expedition Everest- Legend
of the Forbidden Mountain, Primeval
Whirl, and Kali River Rapids.

Wait no more! Disney offers a service

called Rider Switch. The Rider Switch
pass allows one non-rider with an adult Epcot
family member to wait in line while
Mission: Space, Soarin, and Test Track.
other family members are on the ride
(only 2 people at a time per family).
Once the family members that are on
the attraction are done, they switch the
pass with their family that is waiting in a
designated Rider Switch area. The family that now has the pass may board the
ride without extra waiting in line.
All four of the Walt Disney World parks
offer the Rider Switch services. These
are the participating attractions.
Magic Kingdom Park
Splash Mountain, Big Thunder Railroad,
Tomorrowland Indy Speedway, Space
Mountain, Stitchs Great Escape, and
Barnstormer.

Save up to 25% on rooms at select Walt Disney

World Resort hotels.
Florida residents! Enjoy great rates at select Walt
Disney World Resort Hotels.
Save up to 20% on Premium rooms at Disney's
Grand Californian Hotel & Spa or the Disneyland
Hotel on select nights
Disneyland special offers at Good Neighbor Hotels.
Disney Cruise Line special Lead Rates.
Aulani Fall Offerstay longer and save more.

Contact your Agent for more details

Disneys Hollywood Studios

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In the Spotlight

Disney Springs Update

Mickeys Not So Scary Halloween Party

If you have never been to Walt Disney World in early fall, you need to make it part of your
Disney bucket list! In addition to all the beautiful fall dcor, on select nights in September
and October you have Mickeys Not So Scary Halloween Party. This party is a real treat
(pun intended)!! Children and adults can dress up in costumes for this not-so-scary occasion, and trick-or-treat at various stations throughout the Magic Kingdom. Many of your
favorite Disney Characters will be dressed up in their own costumes as well! This is also
one of the few times you will see all Seven Dwarfs appearing together, Jack and Sally from
the Nightmare Before Christmas, and many of the Disney Villains.
There is plenty of eerie entertainment happening throughout the party. Mickeys Boo-toYou parade is one of the best parades all year! The parade starts with the grandmaster
himself, none other than the Headless Horseman, followed by a collection of frightful Disney floats with Disney Characters dressed in their Halloween best. A highlight of the parade is the Haunted Mansion grave diggers! Dont worry though, this parade is truly not
so scary.
New this year is the Hocus Pocus Villain Spectacular. The mischievous Sanderson Sisters
from Disneys Hocus Pocus return to the mortal world for the Halloween season. With
only a few hours to run amuck, the 3 sisters decide to use their magic to throw the best,
evil Halloween party this side of the graveyard! Winifred, Mary, and Sarah will call upon
Villains like Dr. Facilier from the Princess and the
Frog, Oogie Boogie from The Nightmare Before
Christmas, Maleficent from Sleeping Beauty, and
other great Disney villains, along with dancers, projections and special effects that combine to make
this new show a not-to-be-missed Halloween treat.
Happy HalloWishes is also a not to be missed event!
The Ghost Host from the Haunted Mansion welcomes you to "drop in" as Disney Villains tear up the
night with fireworks and wicked remixes of their
theme songs. Cruella de Vil, Jafar and Oogie Boogie
are just some of the scoundrels who croon their
spooky tunes. Shiver in anticipation as creepy colors
crawl over Cinderella Castlecomplete with a finale
that casts a spell you wont soon forget!
There are also plenty of rides that will be open during this special ticketed event. It is not too late to
book your trip and join in the spooktacular fun! Tickets for this event start at $68 per adult and $63 per
child. Contact your House of Mouse Travel Memory
Maker today!

Downtown Disney is transforming into an

exciting new waterfront district for worldclass shopping, unique dining, and highquality entertainment. A total of 5 new
restaurants were recently announced
which include:
Edison: Inspired by The Edison venue in
Los Angeles, this lavish Industrial Gothic
-style restaurant, bar and nighttime destination is themed to a 1920s-period power
plant, recalling an exuberant era of invention and imagination. It will feature exceptionally good classic American food, craft
cocktails and live entertainment including
cabaret and music.
Sprinkles: The worlds first cupcake bakery, as named by Food Network and others, serves up handcrafted cupcakes, slow
churned ice cream and homemade cookies. Their innovative Cupcake ATM satisfies
sweet-toothed epicureans 24/7.
Blaze Fast-Fired Pizza: Blaze Fast-Fired
Pizza is a modern day pizza joint known
for its custom-built artisanal pizzas, freshly
made salads, blood orange lemonade and
smore pies. The fast-casual restaurant
features an interactive assembly-line format that allows guests to customize their
pizza, choosing from over 40 fresh, artisanal toppings all for one price. The generously sized, 11-inch pizzas are fast-fired
in a blazing hot open-flame oven and
ready to enjoy in just 180 seconds.
Vivoli Gelateria: Vivoli Gelateria serves
expertly crafted gelato made with fresh,
seasonal ingredients, panini sandwiches
and espresso drinks.
Tea Traders Caf by Joffreys: Tea Traders
Caf by Joffreys specializes in premium
loose-leaf teas (hot, iced, blended) featuring customs blends, accessories and packaged teas from all over the globe; created
to go or for a tea experience in the caf.

Aulani, a Disney Resort

and Spa
Frozen Summer Fun - June 17-September 7, 2015
Night of Joy - September 11-12, 2015
Mickeys Not So Scary Halloween Party - Select nights Sept. 15-Nov. 1, 2015
Epcot Food and Wine Festival - September 25-November 16, 2015
Mickeys Very Merry Christmas Party - Select nights Nov. 8-Dec. 18, 2015
Holidays around the World - Select dates November-December 2015
Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights - Select dates Nov.-Dec., 2015
Marathon Weekend - January 6-10, 2016
Princess Half Marathon Weekend - February 18-21, 2016

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Fun for Adults at Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa

Click on the picture below to see a video on the Top
5 things adults can enjoy at Aulani!

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Adventures by Disney
Adventures by Disney delivers you to some of
the worlds most incredible destinations, allowing you to vacation like a VIP with access to
extraordinary opportunities that arent available to the general public.

apartment inside Disneyland Park, a 2-day

VIP experience at Disneyland and Disney
California Adventure Parks with special Disneys FASTPASS service and reserved
parade seating.

From behind-the-scenes tours to private excur- On the Central Europe itinerary, your can
sions, you can experience it all - in fact, its like
experience a private after-hours visit by a
having a backstage pass to the world!
zoologist at the Vienna Zoo the oldest zoo
in Europe. Youll even dine in style at a very
Heres a look at just a few of the exclusive
special dinner event held in the Emperors
opportunities:
Pavilion.
During the Wyoming vacation, enjoy a rustic, What better way to end a stay in Paris? On
but luxurious, stay at the historic Brooks
the France itinerary, you will enjoy a fareLake Lodge, which offers incredible views of
well dinner in a private room at the Louvre
the mountainous landscape, as well as
overlooking the famed glass pyramid enhorseback riding, fly-fishing, hiking, canoeing
trance in the Cour Napolon.
and archery.
And, there are plenty of VIP experiences on
In Italy, explore some of Michelangelos
the Adventures by Disney Long Weekend trips
magnificent achievements during a private, as well:
after-hours visit to the Vatican City Museum
On the San Francisco Long Weekend itinerand the Sistine Chapel with a local expert.
ary, you will make a stop at Silverado Vine The Southern California vacation is loaded
yards one of Napa Valleys finest vinewith exclusive experiences. Enjoy a behindyards, home to some of the regions awardthe-magic private tour of the Walt Disney
winning wine and co-founded by Diane DisStudios, exclusive access at Walt Disney
ney Miller. Youll tour the winery and the
Imagineering and the Jim Henson Company
beautiful barrel room; learning to blend your
Studios, a unique visit to Walt Disneys
own vintage with a seasoned vintner - taking

Disney Cruise Line

Staterooms
Staterooms. How do you choose? Is one better than the other? Will I have enough
room? Will I feel claustrophobic? How much time will I really be in there?
These are all very valid questions. Questions that are often asked by new cruisers and
seasoned veterans alike. Each cruise is a unique experience. Choosing a stateroom
can be influenced by a variety of factors, the number of travelers, time of year, length
of cruise and budget, just to name a few. Disney Cruise Line is unique in the industry
because of the space, theme and functionality of each stateroom. They also offer a
split bathroom option in deluxe staterooms, which offer more space and function to
larger parties. There is also a Concierge
level which is the height of luxury, not
to mention the Walt and Roy Disney
suites! Contact your knowledgeable
House of Mouse Travel Memory Maker
to answer any questions that you
might have regarding your stateroom
accommodations.
Click on the picture to check out the
tour here:

Disneyland Diamond Celebration

A Celebration 60 Years in the Making
With all-new evening spectaculars, sparkling dcor and much more,
the Disneyland Resort Diamond Celebration invites you to make dazzling memories
like never before. Get a quick glimpse in this video below!

Mouse Notes - September 2015

home your own custom blend.

In New York City, you can go behind-thescenes at Disneys Times Square Studios for
an exclusive firsthand look at how Good
Morning America comes together seamlessly
every day. Also get a private tour of the New
Amsterdam Theater including a special look
inside the Prop Room
where you can explore
its contents, try on
costumes and stage the
ultimate photo opportunity. Finally, let your
imagination take flight
as you marvel at a
magnificent Disney
Broadway production
in this historic theater.

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Walt Disney
Crossword

Across

Down

4. Which one of Walt Disney's daughters was born on New Year's

Eve?
9. In what state did Walt marry his wife?
10. What was the name of Walts mother?
12. How old was Roy O. Disney when his little brother Walt was born?
14. What character did Walt Disney play in a school function that
would eventually become a full length animated feature?
16. What job did Walt have with his father while growing up as a
boy?
17. What country was Walt Disney sent to during World War I when
he joined the Red Cross?
20. How old was Walt Disney when he joined the Red Cross so he
could do his part for the war effort in World War I?
21. What was Walt Disney's middle name?

1. How many siblings did Walt Disney have?

2. What is the name of Walt Disney's oldest daughter?
3. In what city was Walt Disney born?
5. What was the name of Walts wife?
6. When Disneyland first opened to the public, who bought the very
first ticket?
7. In what State were Walt Disney's parents married?
8. What town inspired Walt Disney's idea of Main Street, USA?
11. What was one of Walt Disneys favorite hobbies?
13. Walt had 3 brothers, Roy, and Raymond were two. What is the
name of the 3rd?
15. In what country was Walt Disney's father born?
18. What is the name of Walt Disney's sister?
19. What attraction did Walt Disney donate to his hometown of Marceline, Missouri after its run at Disneyland ended?

All answers to the Trivia page will be found on our House of Mouse Travel Facebook Page
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