Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Final Countdown at Pleasure Island
On September 28, 2008, Disney World closed all of its Pleasure Island nightclubs - including BET Soundstage Club, Mannequins, 8Trax, Comedy Warehouse, Adventurer's Club and Motion to make room for a new "family-friendly environment" with new restaurants and specialty shops that will be added gradually over the next few years.
Monday, September 22, 2008
Disney Set for "Celebration Vacations" in 2009
Everyone who visits a Walt Disney World Resort theme park on their birthday in 2009 can get in free as part of its "Celebration Vacations" promotion.
In this new national trend, American families are hitting the road to mark life's special occasions - birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, reunions and more - with a "celebration vacation." In 2009, Walt Disney World (as well as Disneyland Resorts) will lead this growing trend with new entertainment and services that will allow guests to turn their personal milestones into magical Disney experiences.
And to kick it all off - a first-ever opportunity for guests to receive a free ticket to one of the Walt Disney World theme parks on their birthday in 2009.
Whether a guest is celebrating a birthday, an anniversary, Quinceanera or any special occasion, Disney parks already are filled with favorite characters, world-class attractions and entertainment, and legendary guest service - exactly the "something for everyone" that trend-watchers say families look for in a "celebration vacation."
A nationwide survey of nearly 4,000 adults conducted by Ypartnership - coauthor of the influential National Travel Monitor - showed that 70 percent of U.S. leisure travelers have taken a vacation with the primary purpose of marking a special occasion in their lives - a "celebration vacation," as Ypartnership President and CEO Peter Yesawich termed it.
Respondents mentioned a broad range of events worth celebrating with a special vacation - not just birthdays and anniversaries but a first vacation with children, a job promotion or recovery from an illness.
Whenever something positive happens in their lives, people seek out ways to make them more special, Yesawich said, and vacations are clearly perceived as both an appropriate and desirable way to do so.
Research showed that when they take that "celebration vacation," families are looking for destinations that provide activities for children and - better yet - activities adults and children can enjoy together.
At Walt Disney World Resort, guests can add on to the fun, choosing from more than 200 experiences ranging from breathtaking (magical fireworks cruises, sunrise safaris, diving the depths with undersea creatures) to mirth-making (Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, character dining, kids' pirate adventures).
With all there is to do in Disney parks, guests can tailor their celebration with favorite attractions, favorite characters and special experiences. Maybe they turn Walt Disney World "wild" with trail riding, bass fishing and waterskiing.
Planning any event can be challenge. With Disney's new celebration planning tools, it's easier than ever for guests to plan celebration large and small, customizing and personalizing each experience and tending to all the details, from a special cake to an elaborate one-of-a-kind celebration that only Disney could create.
Thanks to new Web tools, guests can discover magical experiences, unique events, dining enhancements and more.
Disney's planning services allow guests to stay focused on what really matters - the people closest to them. And vacation packages make celebrating at Disney right for any budget.
Depending on the Disney park they are headed to, guests can order everything from special dining to princess tea parties, from yacht cruises to treasure hunting on a pirate sailing adventure, from a quiet trail ride to parasailing thrills. Or they can opt for magical experiences for their group - from dessert parties to a Magic Kingdom fireworks cruise to special entertainment.
Among add-on experiences guests can choose to customize their "celebration vacation":
Custom Bakery Cakes and Signature Desserts: Disney chefs create an unforgettable finale to a special dinner with a beautifully decorated cake themed to any occasion or a new line of celebration desserts.
For Lovebirds: Sweetheart dinners for two in which couples can clink "Celebrate Today!" champagne flutes.
Family Portraits: Capture the memory with a portrait session with Walt Disney World photographers. Build a custom photo album with Disney's PhotoPass.
Personalized Souvenirs: Mark your occasion with personalized Mouse ears, character T-shirts and collectible pins.
Decorate your Disney Guest Room: Step into a resort room decorated to fit your celebration them with confetti, banners, surprises and more.
Stay Inside a Dream Theme: Coming in 2009, book a pirate-themed guest room at Walt Disney World Resort.
Set Sail: Book a private romantic cruise on a yacht or set your party afloat on a shared magical fireworks voyage.
Go Inside the Magic: Behind-the-scenes tours take you inside the storytelling, adventure and history of Disney Parks.
Disney Story Book Experiences: Choose from pirate adventures, tea parties, princess makeovers and more - all with the magic of Disney.
Disney is unwrapping all-new entertainment with memory-makers in mind, allowing guests to focus their celebration on favorite characters, favorite attractions and favorite stories to create a custom celebration in the park. New park experiences coming in 2009 for all park guests to enjoy:
Street Parties: Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort comes to life with interactive street parties. The call to "Celebrate Today!" goes out to guests, music floods the streets, dancing kicks into high gear and the parks become "the happiest party on Earth."
Tomorrowland Party: A high-energy, retro-futuristic music video dance party features Stitch, an interactive dance troupe and a DJ celebration host who's inviting all Walt Disney World guests to come party, dance and celebrate.
Park Decor: The parks will be decorated with colorful banners, balloons and festive party hats - as if awaiting your celebration.
Buttons: Complimentary celebration buttons will help Disney cast members and fellow guests recognize you and your celebration.
Disney parks are the ultimate setting for any celebration, turning a special occasion into a magical Disney experience. And with the opportunity of free admission to a Walt Disney World Resort theme park on your birthday in 2009, it's even more special.
Note: To receive free admission to one of the Walt Disney World theme parks on your birthday in 2009, guests must bring valid ID, including proof of birthdate. Guests who already hold a valid multi-day ticket they will use on their birthday may choose from other birthday treats instead. However, no cash refunds or credits will be given.
In this new national trend, American families are hitting the road to mark life's special occasions - birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, reunions and more - with a "celebration vacation." In 2009, Walt Disney World (as well as Disneyland Resorts) will lead this growing trend with new entertainment and services that will allow guests to turn their personal milestones into magical Disney experiences.
And to kick it all off - a first-ever opportunity for guests to receive a free ticket to one of the Walt Disney World theme parks on their birthday in 2009.
Whether a guest is celebrating a birthday, an anniversary, Quinceanera or any special occasion, Disney parks already are filled with favorite characters, world-class attractions and entertainment, and legendary guest service - exactly the "something for everyone" that trend-watchers say families look for in a "celebration vacation."
A nationwide survey of nearly 4,000 adults conducted by Ypartnership - coauthor of the influential National Travel Monitor - showed that 70 percent of U.S. leisure travelers have taken a vacation with the primary purpose of marking a special occasion in their lives - a "celebration vacation," as Ypartnership President and CEO Peter Yesawich termed it.
Respondents mentioned a broad range of events worth celebrating with a special vacation - not just birthdays and anniversaries but a first vacation with children, a job promotion or recovery from an illness.
Whenever something positive happens in their lives, people seek out ways to make them more special, Yesawich said, and vacations are clearly perceived as both an appropriate and desirable way to do so.
Research showed that when they take that "celebration vacation," families are looking for destinations that provide activities for children and - better yet - activities adults and children can enjoy together.
At Walt Disney World Resort, guests can add on to the fun, choosing from more than 200 experiences ranging from breathtaking (magical fireworks cruises, sunrise safaris, diving the depths with undersea creatures) to mirth-making (Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, character dining, kids' pirate adventures).
With all there is to do in Disney parks, guests can tailor their celebration with favorite attractions, favorite characters and special experiences. Maybe they turn Walt Disney World "wild" with trail riding, bass fishing and waterskiing.
Planning any event can be challenge. With Disney's new celebration planning tools, it's easier than ever for guests to plan celebration large and small, customizing and personalizing each experience and tending to all the details, from a special cake to an elaborate one-of-a-kind celebration that only Disney could create.
Thanks to new Web tools, guests can discover magical experiences, unique events, dining enhancements and more.
Disney's planning services allow guests to stay focused on what really matters - the people closest to them. And vacation packages make celebrating at Disney right for any budget.
Depending on the Disney park they are headed to, guests can order everything from special dining to princess tea parties, from yacht cruises to treasure hunting on a pirate sailing adventure, from a quiet trail ride to parasailing thrills. Or they can opt for magical experiences for their group - from dessert parties to a Magic Kingdom fireworks cruise to special entertainment.
Among add-on experiences guests can choose to customize their "celebration vacation":
Custom Bakery Cakes and Signature Desserts: Disney chefs create an unforgettable finale to a special dinner with a beautifully decorated cake themed to any occasion or a new line of celebration desserts.
For Lovebirds: Sweetheart dinners for two in which couples can clink "Celebrate Today!" champagne flutes.
Family Portraits: Capture the memory with a portrait session with Walt Disney World photographers. Build a custom photo album with Disney's PhotoPass.
Personalized Souvenirs: Mark your occasion with personalized Mouse ears, character T-shirts and collectible pins.
Decorate your Disney Guest Room: Step into a resort room decorated to fit your celebration them with confetti, banners, surprises and more.
Stay Inside a Dream Theme: Coming in 2009, book a pirate-themed guest room at Walt Disney World Resort.
Set Sail: Book a private romantic cruise on a yacht or set your party afloat on a shared magical fireworks voyage.
Go Inside the Magic: Behind-the-scenes tours take you inside the storytelling, adventure and history of Disney Parks.
Disney Story Book Experiences: Choose from pirate adventures, tea parties, princess makeovers and more - all with the magic of Disney.
Disney is unwrapping all-new entertainment with memory-makers in mind, allowing guests to focus their celebration on favorite characters, favorite attractions and favorite stories to create a custom celebration in the park. New park experiences coming in 2009 for all park guests to enjoy:
Street Parties: Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort comes to life with interactive street parties. The call to "Celebrate Today!" goes out to guests, music floods the streets, dancing kicks into high gear and the parks become "the happiest party on Earth."
Tomorrowland Party: A high-energy, retro-futuristic music video dance party features Stitch, an interactive dance troupe and a DJ celebration host who's inviting all Walt Disney World guests to come party, dance and celebrate.
Park Decor: The parks will be decorated with colorful banners, balloons and festive party hats - as if awaiting your celebration.
Buttons: Complimentary celebration buttons will help Disney cast members and fellow guests recognize you and your celebration.
Disney parks are the ultimate setting for any celebration, turning a special occasion into a magical Disney experience. And with the opportunity of free admission to a Walt Disney World Resort theme park on your birthday in 2009, it's even more special.
Note: To receive free admission to one of the Walt Disney World theme parks on your birthday in 2009, guests must bring valid ID, including proof of birthdate. Guests who already hold a valid multi-day ticket they will use on their birthday may choose from other birthday treats instead. However, no cash refunds or credits will be given.
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Ultimate Disney World Trivia Challenge
Do you have what it takes to take the Ultimate Disney World Trivia Challenge? Answers will be posted on Tuesday, September 30, 2008. Good luck!
What year did Disney’s Magic Kingdom open its doors?
A) 1955
B) 1971
C) 1975
D) 1982
What is the tallest structure at Disney’s Magic Kingdom?
A) Space Mountain
B) Swiss Family Treehouse
C) Cinderella Castle
D) Splash Mountain
What is the tallest artificial mountain at Disney World?
A) Expedition Everest
B) Splash Mountain
C) Space Mountain
D) Big Thunder Mountain
What is the fastest ride at Disney World?
A) Space Mountain
B) Test Track
C) WEDway PeopleMover
D) Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster
Which Cirque du Soleil show takes place at Downtown Disney?
A) Mystere
B) La Nouba
C) La Strada
D) LOVE
Encompassing more than 500 acres, which is Disney World’s largest theme park?
A) Epcot
B) Disney’s Hollywood Studios
C) Disney’s Animal Kingdom
D) Disney’s Magic Kingdom
What is the name of the indoor interactive theme park at Downtown Disney?
A) DisneyQuest
B) DisneyInterQuest
C) Cirque du Quest
D) Johnny Quest
What is the name of the free reservation system Disney World uses for its most popular rides and attractions?
A) QUICKPASS
B) FASTPASS
C) SUNPASS
D) RAPIDPASS
Which is one of the seven enchanted lands that make up Disney’s Magic Kingdom?
A) Seussland
B) Copland
C) Adventureland
D) Mickeyland
Which of the following countries is represented at Epcot’s World Showcase?
A) Bangladesh
B) Morocco
C) Algeria
D) Libya
Who was the first champion at the inaugural Walt Disney World Open Golf Invitational in 1971?
A) Jack Nicklaus
B) Tiger Woods
C) Arnold Palmer
D) Lee Trevino
What is the former name of the Astro Orbiter attraction in Tomorrowland?
A) Skyrockets in Flight
B) Star Jets
C) Mon Calamari Star Cruisers
D) Star Voyager
Which astronaut took the first ride during the grand opening of Space Mountain in 1975?
A) Major Anthony “Tony” Nelson
B) Commander Neil Armstrong
C) Colonel Gordon Cooper
D) Major Roger Healey
What is the name of Disney World’s first water park (now defunct), which opened at Fort Wilderness Campground in 1976?
A) River Country
B) Splash Country
C) Wilderness Country
D) Blizzard Beach
What did EPCOT originally stand for?
A) Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow
B) Experimental Polyester Clothes of Tomorrow
C) Every Pocketbook Comes Out Trashed
D) Everyone Person Comes Out Tired
Which thrill ride can be found in the Norway Pavilion at Epcot?
A) Troll Trauma
B) Maelstrom
C) El Rio Del Norway
D) Mission: Norway
Singer Gloria Estefan owns which Downtown Disney restaurant?
A) Raglan Road Irish Pub
B) Bongos Cuban Cafe
C) Latin Quarter
D) Wolfgang Puck Cafe
Which is one of Disney World’s two miniature golf courses?
A) Disney’s Winter Summerland
B) Disney’s Summer Winterland
C) Disney’s Fall Springland
D) Disney’s Spring Winterland
Which PGA golf tournament takes place at Disney World each October?
A) Children's Miracle Network Classic
B) Arnold Palmer Golf Classic
C) Bushwood Golf Classic
D) Minnie Mouse Fall Network Classic
Summit Plummet, the world’s fastest and tallest free-fall waterslide, can be found at which water park?
A) Disney’s Blizzard Beach
B) Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon
C) DisneyQuest
D) River Country
Which legendary rock band is associated with a thrill ride at Disney’s Hollywood Studios?
A) Guns N’ Roses
B) Aerosmith
C) Insane Clown Posse
D) Rolling Stones
Which annual event takes place at Disney's Hollywood Studios?
A) Fear Factor Live Weekend
B) K-Fed Rapper Wannabe Weekend
C) ABC Super Soap Weekend
D) Revenge of the Sith Weekend
Which NASCAR legend offers a stock car “Driving Experience” attraction at Walt Disney World Speedway?
A) Dale Earnhardt Jr.
B) Richard Petty
C) Ricky Bobby
D) Cole Trickle
Disney World is actually located in what city?
A) Orlando
B) Lake Buena Vista
C) Bithlo
D) Kissimmee
Which Disney World theme park has more than one entrance?
A) Disney's Hollywood Studios
B) Disney’s Animal Kingdom
C) Epcot
D) Disney’s Magic Kingdom
The Living Seas Pavilion at Epcot has changed its name to honor which Disney animated character?
A) Nemo
B) Arial
C) Foghorn Leghorn
D) Simba
What year did Epcot open its doors?
A) 1978
B) 1982
C) 1989
D) 1998
Mount Gushmore serves as the centerpiece of which Disney World water park?
A) Disney’s Blizzard Beach
B) Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon
C) River Country
D) Splash Mountain
Which Fantasyland attraction boasts the world’s largest seamless projection screen?
A) It’s a Small World
B) Peter Pan’s Flight
C) Mickey’s PhilharMagic
D) Snow White’s Scary Adventures
The theme and characters for Splash Mountain were inspired by what 1946 Disney movie?
A) Song of the South
B) Fantasia
C) Splash
D) The Incredible Mr. Limpet
President Richard Nixon gave his famous “I am not a crook” speech during a convention at which Disney resort in 1973?
A) Polynesian Resort
B) Contemporary Resort
C) Motel 6
D) Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
Which science fiction writer assisted in the design of Epcot’s Spaceship Earth?
A) Ray Bradbury
B) Isaac Asimov
C) Thomas Anderson
D) Philip K. Dick
Who is the actor that currently narrates the Spaceship Earth ride at Epcot?
A) Judy Collins
B) Judi Dench
C) Judy Garland
D) Judge Judy
How many ghosts reside at the Haunted Mansion?
A) 99
B) 999
C) 9,999
D) 99,999
Name the body of water that lies directly in front of Disney’s Magic Kingdom.
A) Discovery Lagoon
B) Seven Seas Lagoon
C) Toon Lagoon
D) Maroon Lagoon
Which was not one of the original attractions when Disney’s Magic Kingdom opened in 1971?
A) Haunted Mansion
B) Jungle Cruise
C) Pirates of the Caribbean
D) Hall of Presidents
Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride in Fantasyland was replaced by which attraction in the late ‘90s?
A) The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
B) If You Had Wings
C) 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
D) Stitch’s Great Escape
How much did a seven-ride attraction ticket book cost when Disney’s Magic Kingdom opened in 1971?
A) $4.75
B) $8.75
C) $67.75
D) $75
How tall is Space Mountain?
A) 89 feet
B) 189 feet
C) 289 feet
D) 29,028 feet
Which of the Country Bears sings “Blood on the Saddle” during the Country Bear Jamboree?
A) Big Al
B) Mr. Big
C) Notorious B.I.G.
D) Liver Lips McGrowl
What is the name of the fort that is connected to Tom Sawyer Island by a swinging suspension bridge?
A) Fort Courage
B) Fort Longhorn
C) Fort Langhorne
D) Fort Lauderdale
What is the nickname of the vehicles used at The Haunted Mansion?
A) Doom Buggies
B) Creepy Carriages
C) Haunted Hearses
D) Mansion Monorails
Which is not a location of one of the three Walt Disney World Railroad stations at Disney’s Magic Kingdom?
A) Frontierland
B) Adventureland
C) Mickey’s Toontown Fair
D) Main Street, U.S.A.
What is the highest rank you can achieve through accumulating points at Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin?
A) Galactic Hero
B) Starfleet Captain
C) Space Nerd
D) Star Cadet
What is the maximum speed of the Indy cars at Tomorrowland Indy Speedway?
A) 2.5 mph
B) 5.5 mph
C) 7.5 mph
D) 160 mph
Which of the following animated films was worked on at Disney-MGM Studios (now known as Disney's Hollywood Studios)?
A) Mulan
B) Treasure Planet
C) The Lion King
D) The Little Mermaid
What is the original name of the Tomorrowland Transit Authority?
A) Mach Go Go Go
B) Blade Runner
C) WEDway People Mover
D) Speed Racer
The Leave a Legacy Sculpture is located near the entrance to which Disney World theme park?
A) Disney’s Magic Kingdom
B) Disney's Hollywood Studios
C) Epcot
D) Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Which Epcot attraction gives you a bird’s-eye view of California landmarks such as the Golden Gate Bridge and Disneyland?
A) Soarin’
B) Flyin’
C) Glidin’
D) Spinnin’
Who was the original narrator of Epcot’s Spaceship Earth?
A) Walter Cronkite
B) Carl Sagan
C) Butch Patrick
D) Walt Disney
Which of the following is one of the audio-animatronic characters that host The American Adventure at Epcot?
A) Mark Twain
B) Abraham Lincoln
C) Donald Trump
D) George Carlin
What is the nickname of the water tower icon at Disney's Hollywood Studios?
A) Eyeful Tower
B) Earffel Tower
C) Falafel Tower
D) Waffle Tower
The Rock ‘n Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith at Disney's Hollywood Studios reaches 0 to 60 miles per hour in how many seconds?
A) 2.8
B) 3.8
C) 23.8
D) 60
The Sounds Dangerous show at Disney's Hollywood Studios stars which TV comedian?
A) Carrot Top
B) Andrew “Dice” Clay
C) Drew Carey
D) Chris Rock
How many stories does the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror plummet?
A) 15
B) 13
C) 11
D) 2
Which of the following attractions is no longer open at Disney's Hollywood Studios?
A) Muppet Vision 3-D
B) Voyage of the Little Mermaid
C) Who Wants to be a Millionaire – Play It
D) Toy Story Mania!
What year did Disney’s Animal Kingdom open its doors?
A) 1989
B) 1998
C) 2000
D) 2008
Which attraction lies underneath the Tree of Life at Disney’s Animal Kingdom?
A) It’s Tough to be a Bug!
B) Expedition Everest
C) Kali River Rapids
D) DINOSAUR
Expedition Everest takes you on a thrilling adventure that leads to a confrontation with what mythical creature?
A)Yeti from the Himalayas
B) Yoda from The Empire Strikes Back
C) Sloth from The Goonies
D) Ursula from The Little Mermaid
What is the nickname of the Tyrannosaurus Rex replica that serves as the unofficial mascot of DinoLand U.S.A. at Disney’s Animal Kingdom?
A) Dino-Mite
B) Dino-Sue
C) Dino-Sam
D) Dinah-Shore
Surfing instruction can be arranged at the Surf Pool of which Disney World water park?
A) Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon
B) Disney’s Blizzard Beach
C) Wet ‘n’ Wild Water Park
D) River Country
The grand opening of Walt Disney World on October 1, 1971, drew approximately how many guests?
A) 10,000
B) 20,000
C) 100,000
D) 1,000,000
Which is one of the classic attractions at Disney’s Magic Kingdom that originally made its debut at the 1964-65 New York World’s Fair?
A) Carousel of Progress
B) Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride
C) Barnstormer at Goofy’s Wiseacre Farm
D) Haunted Mansion
The Great Movie Ride at Disney's Hollywood Studios is housed in a replica of which famous theater?
A) Mann’s Chinese Theater
B) Apollo Theater
C) AMC Pleasure Island 24
D) Hollywood Bowl
Which Adventureland attraction was once sponsored by Florida Citrus Growers?
A) Pirates of the Caribbean
B) Tiki Room
C) Jungle Cruise
D) Swiss Family Treehouse
A replica of what famous icon can be found in the center of Liberty Square?
A) Declaration of Independence
B) Liberty Bell
C) Mount Rushmore
D) Michael Jackson’s Chimp, Bubbles
What thrill ride at Epcot is so authentic that motion sickness bags are available just in case of emergency?
A) Mission: SPACE
B) Test Track
C) Ellen’s Energy Adventure
D) Soarin’
Where does “intergalactic lounge singer” Sunny Eclipse perform daily at Disney’s Magic Kingdom?
A) Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café, Tomorrowland
B) Johnny Appleseed’s Tavern, Liberty Square
C) Cinderella’s Royal Table, Fantasyland
D) Pecos Bill Café - Frontierland
What is the name of the audio-animatronic dog in the Carousel of Progress?
A) Rover
B) Spot
C) Triumph
D) Santa’s Little Helper
Which of the following was not an “E” ticket attraction?
A) Jungle Cruise
B) Haunted Mansion
C) Mad Tea Party
D) Space Mountain
Approximately how many animals are carved into the 14-story Tree of Life at Disney’s Animal Kingdom?
A) 3
B) 30
C) 300
D) 3,000
Which former Magic Kingdom attraction was based on a classic Jules Verne science fiction novel?
A) Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride
B) 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
C) If You Had Wings
D) Flight to the Moon
The Leap-Frog Fountains can be found in which Disney World theme park?
A) Disney’s Magic Kingdom
B) Epcot
C) Disney’s Hollywood Studios
D) Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Which attraction at Disney’s Magic Kingdom does not have height restrictions?
A) Space Mountain
B) Stitch’s Great Escape
C) Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin
D) Splash Mountain
Captain EO, the former big-budget 3-D movie at Epcot, starred which pop singer?
A) Michael Bolton
B) Michael Jackson
C) Michael McDonald
D) Michael Corleone
What year did Disney’s Magic Kingdom open its doors?
A) 1955
B) 1971
C) 1975
D) 1982
What is the tallest structure at Disney’s Magic Kingdom?
A) Space Mountain
B) Swiss Family Treehouse
C) Cinderella Castle
D) Splash Mountain
What is the tallest artificial mountain at Disney World?
A) Expedition Everest
B) Splash Mountain
C) Space Mountain
D) Big Thunder Mountain
What is the fastest ride at Disney World?
A) Space Mountain
B) Test Track
C) WEDway PeopleMover
D) Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster
Which Cirque du Soleil show takes place at Downtown Disney?
A) Mystere
B) La Nouba
C) La Strada
D) LOVE
Encompassing more than 500 acres, which is Disney World’s largest theme park?
A) Epcot
B) Disney’s Hollywood Studios
C) Disney’s Animal Kingdom
D) Disney’s Magic Kingdom
What is the name of the indoor interactive theme park at Downtown Disney?
A) DisneyQuest
B) DisneyInterQuest
C) Cirque du Quest
D) Johnny Quest
What is the name of the free reservation system Disney World uses for its most popular rides and attractions?
A) QUICKPASS
B) FASTPASS
C) SUNPASS
D) RAPIDPASS
Which is one of the seven enchanted lands that make up Disney’s Magic Kingdom?
A) Seussland
B) Copland
C) Adventureland
D) Mickeyland
Which of the following countries is represented at Epcot’s World Showcase?
A) Bangladesh
B) Morocco
C) Algeria
D) Libya
Who was the first champion at the inaugural Walt Disney World Open Golf Invitational in 1971?
A) Jack Nicklaus
B) Tiger Woods
C) Arnold Palmer
D) Lee Trevino
What is the former name of the Astro Orbiter attraction in Tomorrowland?
A) Skyrockets in Flight
B) Star Jets
C) Mon Calamari Star Cruisers
D) Star Voyager
Which astronaut took the first ride during the grand opening of Space Mountain in 1975?
A) Major Anthony “Tony” Nelson
B) Commander Neil Armstrong
C) Colonel Gordon Cooper
D) Major Roger Healey
What is the name of Disney World’s first water park (now defunct), which opened at Fort Wilderness Campground in 1976?
A) River Country
B) Splash Country
C) Wilderness Country
D) Blizzard Beach
What did EPCOT originally stand for?
A) Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow
B) Experimental Polyester Clothes of Tomorrow
C) Every Pocketbook Comes Out Trashed
D) Everyone Person Comes Out Tired
Which thrill ride can be found in the Norway Pavilion at Epcot?
A) Troll Trauma
B) Maelstrom
C) El Rio Del Norway
D) Mission: Norway
Singer Gloria Estefan owns which Downtown Disney restaurant?
A) Raglan Road Irish Pub
B) Bongos Cuban Cafe
C) Latin Quarter
D) Wolfgang Puck Cafe
Which is one of Disney World’s two miniature golf courses?
A) Disney’s Winter Summerland
B) Disney’s Summer Winterland
C) Disney’s Fall Springland
D) Disney’s Spring Winterland
Which PGA golf tournament takes place at Disney World each October?
A) Children's Miracle Network Classic
B) Arnold Palmer Golf Classic
C) Bushwood Golf Classic
D) Minnie Mouse Fall Network Classic
Summit Plummet, the world’s fastest and tallest free-fall waterslide, can be found at which water park?
A) Disney’s Blizzard Beach
B) Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon
C) DisneyQuest
D) River Country
Which legendary rock band is associated with a thrill ride at Disney’s Hollywood Studios?
A) Guns N’ Roses
B) Aerosmith
C) Insane Clown Posse
D) Rolling Stones
Which annual event takes place at Disney's Hollywood Studios?
A) Fear Factor Live Weekend
B) K-Fed Rapper Wannabe Weekend
C) ABC Super Soap Weekend
D) Revenge of the Sith Weekend
Which NASCAR legend offers a stock car “Driving Experience” attraction at Walt Disney World Speedway?
A) Dale Earnhardt Jr.
B) Richard Petty
C) Ricky Bobby
D) Cole Trickle
Disney World is actually located in what city?
A) Orlando
B) Lake Buena Vista
C) Bithlo
D) Kissimmee
Which Disney World theme park has more than one entrance?
A) Disney's Hollywood Studios
B) Disney’s Animal Kingdom
C) Epcot
D) Disney’s Magic Kingdom
The Living Seas Pavilion at Epcot has changed its name to honor which Disney animated character?
A) Nemo
B) Arial
C) Foghorn Leghorn
D) Simba
What year did Epcot open its doors?
A) 1978
B) 1982
C) 1989
D) 1998
Mount Gushmore serves as the centerpiece of which Disney World water park?
A) Disney’s Blizzard Beach
B) Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon
C) River Country
D) Splash Mountain
Which Fantasyland attraction boasts the world’s largest seamless projection screen?
A) It’s a Small World
B) Peter Pan’s Flight
C) Mickey’s PhilharMagic
D) Snow White’s Scary Adventures
The theme and characters for Splash Mountain were inspired by what 1946 Disney movie?
A) Song of the South
B) Fantasia
C) Splash
D) The Incredible Mr. Limpet
President Richard Nixon gave his famous “I am not a crook” speech during a convention at which Disney resort in 1973?
A) Polynesian Resort
B) Contemporary Resort
C) Motel 6
D) Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
Which science fiction writer assisted in the design of Epcot’s Spaceship Earth?
A) Ray Bradbury
B) Isaac Asimov
C) Thomas Anderson
D) Philip K. Dick
Who is the actor that currently narrates the Spaceship Earth ride at Epcot?
A) Judy Collins
B) Judi Dench
C) Judy Garland
D) Judge Judy
How many ghosts reside at the Haunted Mansion?
A) 99
B) 999
C) 9,999
D) 99,999
Name the body of water that lies directly in front of Disney’s Magic Kingdom.
A) Discovery Lagoon
B) Seven Seas Lagoon
C) Toon Lagoon
D) Maroon Lagoon
Which was not one of the original attractions when Disney’s Magic Kingdom opened in 1971?
A) Haunted Mansion
B) Jungle Cruise
C) Pirates of the Caribbean
D) Hall of Presidents
Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride in Fantasyland was replaced by which attraction in the late ‘90s?
A) The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
B) If You Had Wings
C) 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
D) Stitch’s Great Escape
How much did a seven-ride attraction ticket book cost when Disney’s Magic Kingdom opened in 1971?
A) $4.75
B) $8.75
C) $67.75
D) $75
How tall is Space Mountain?
A) 89 feet
B) 189 feet
C) 289 feet
D) 29,028 feet
Which of the Country Bears sings “Blood on the Saddle” during the Country Bear Jamboree?
A) Big Al
B) Mr. Big
C) Notorious B.I.G.
D) Liver Lips McGrowl
What is the name of the fort that is connected to Tom Sawyer Island by a swinging suspension bridge?
A) Fort Courage
B) Fort Longhorn
C) Fort Langhorne
D) Fort Lauderdale
What is the nickname of the vehicles used at The Haunted Mansion?
A) Doom Buggies
B) Creepy Carriages
C) Haunted Hearses
D) Mansion Monorails
Which is not a location of one of the three Walt Disney World Railroad stations at Disney’s Magic Kingdom?
A) Frontierland
B) Adventureland
C) Mickey’s Toontown Fair
D) Main Street, U.S.A.
What is the highest rank you can achieve through accumulating points at Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin?
A) Galactic Hero
B) Starfleet Captain
C) Space Nerd
D) Star Cadet
What is the maximum speed of the Indy cars at Tomorrowland Indy Speedway?
A) 2.5 mph
B) 5.5 mph
C) 7.5 mph
D) 160 mph
Which of the following animated films was worked on at Disney-MGM Studios (now known as Disney's Hollywood Studios)?
A) Mulan
B) Treasure Planet
C) The Lion King
D) The Little Mermaid
What is the original name of the Tomorrowland Transit Authority?
A) Mach Go Go Go
B) Blade Runner
C) WEDway People Mover
D) Speed Racer
The Leave a Legacy Sculpture is located near the entrance to which Disney World theme park?
A) Disney’s Magic Kingdom
B) Disney's Hollywood Studios
C) Epcot
D) Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Which Epcot attraction gives you a bird’s-eye view of California landmarks such as the Golden Gate Bridge and Disneyland?
A) Soarin’
B) Flyin’
C) Glidin’
D) Spinnin’
Who was the original narrator of Epcot’s Spaceship Earth?
A) Walter Cronkite
B) Carl Sagan
C) Butch Patrick
D) Walt Disney
Which of the following is one of the audio-animatronic characters that host The American Adventure at Epcot?
A) Mark Twain
B) Abraham Lincoln
C) Donald Trump
D) George Carlin
What is the nickname of the water tower icon at Disney's Hollywood Studios?
A) Eyeful Tower
B) Earffel Tower
C) Falafel Tower
D) Waffle Tower
The Rock ‘n Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith at Disney's Hollywood Studios reaches 0 to 60 miles per hour in how many seconds?
A) 2.8
B) 3.8
C) 23.8
D) 60
The Sounds Dangerous show at Disney's Hollywood Studios stars which TV comedian?
A) Carrot Top
B) Andrew “Dice” Clay
C) Drew Carey
D) Chris Rock
How many stories does the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror plummet?
A) 15
B) 13
C) 11
D) 2
Which of the following attractions is no longer open at Disney's Hollywood Studios?
A) Muppet Vision 3-D
B) Voyage of the Little Mermaid
C) Who Wants to be a Millionaire – Play It
D) Toy Story Mania!
What year did Disney’s Animal Kingdom open its doors?
A) 1989
B) 1998
C) 2000
D) 2008
Which attraction lies underneath the Tree of Life at Disney’s Animal Kingdom?
A) It’s Tough to be a Bug!
B) Expedition Everest
C) Kali River Rapids
D) DINOSAUR
Expedition Everest takes you on a thrilling adventure that leads to a confrontation with what mythical creature?
A)Yeti from the Himalayas
B) Yoda from The Empire Strikes Back
C) Sloth from The Goonies
D) Ursula from The Little Mermaid
What is the nickname of the Tyrannosaurus Rex replica that serves as the unofficial mascot of DinoLand U.S.A. at Disney’s Animal Kingdom?
A) Dino-Mite
B) Dino-Sue
C) Dino-Sam
D) Dinah-Shore
Surfing instruction can be arranged at the Surf Pool of which Disney World water park?
A) Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon
B) Disney’s Blizzard Beach
C) Wet ‘n’ Wild Water Park
D) River Country
The grand opening of Walt Disney World on October 1, 1971, drew approximately how many guests?
A) 10,000
B) 20,000
C) 100,000
D) 1,000,000
Which is one of the classic attractions at Disney’s Magic Kingdom that originally made its debut at the 1964-65 New York World’s Fair?
A) Carousel of Progress
B) Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride
C) Barnstormer at Goofy’s Wiseacre Farm
D) Haunted Mansion
The Great Movie Ride at Disney's Hollywood Studios is housed in a replica of which famous theater?
A) Mann’s Chinese Theater
B) Apollo Theater
C) AMC Pleasure Island 24
D) Hollywood Bowl
Which Adventureland attraction was once sponsored by Florida Citrus Growers?
A) Pirates of the Caribbean
B) Tiki Room
C) Jungle Cruise
D) Swiss Family Treehouse
A replica of what famous icon can be found in the center of Liberty Square?
A) Declaration of Independence
B) Liberty Bell
C) Mount Rushmore
D) Michael Jackson’s Chimp, Bubbles
What thrill ride at Epcot is so authentic that motion sickness bags are available just in case of emergency?
A) Mission: SPACE
B) Test Track
C) Ellen’s Energy Adventure
D) Soarin’
Where does “intergalactic lounge singer” Sunny Eclipse perform daily at Disney’s Magic Kingdom?
A) Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café, Tomorrowland
B) Johnny Appleseed’s Tavern, Liberty Square
C) Cinderella’s Royal Table, Fantasyland
D) Pecos Bill Café - Frontierland
What is the name of the audio-animatronic dog in the Carousel of Progress?
A) Rover
B) Spot
C) Triumph
D) Santa’s Little Helper
Which of the following was not an “E” ticket attraction?
A) Jungle Cruise
B) Haunted Mansion
C) Mad Tea Party
D) Space Mountain
Approximately how many animals are carved into the 14-story Tree of Life at Disney’s Animal Kingdom?
A) 3
B) 30
C) 300
D) 3,000
Which former Magic Kingdom attraction was based on a classic Jules Verne science fiction novel?
A) Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride
B) 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
C) If You Had Wings
D) Flight to the Moon
The Leap-Frog Fountains can be found in which Disney World theme park?
A) Disney’s Magic Kingdom
B) Epcot
C) Disney’s Hollywood Studios
D) Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Which attraction at Disney’s Magic Kingdom does not have height restrictions?
A) Space Mountain
B) Stitch’s Great Escape
C) Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin
D) Splash Mountain
Captain EO, the former big-budget 3-D movie at Epcot, starred which pop singer?
A) Michael Bolton
B) Michael Jackson
C) Michael McDonald
D) Michael Corleone
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Mark Calendar for Mickey's Halloween Party
During 26 fun-filled evenings between September 5 and October 31, 2008, Disney's Magic Kingdom will host the popular after-hours extravaganza, Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. Guests are invited to dress up in Halloween costumes for the 7 PM to midnight bash, which boasts the "Boo-to-You" Halloween Parade and the "Happy HalloWishes" fireworks spectacular. There's trick-or-treating fun as well and also the opportunity to enjoy Magic Kingdom rides and attractions throughout the night.
Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is scheduled for September 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26, 28 and 30, as well as October 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 13, 16, 19, 21, 23, 24, 26, 28, 30 and 31, 2008.
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