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Conference koolit::disney

Title:The Disneyphile's Disney File
Notice:This Conference can show you The World
Moderator:DONVAN::SCOPA.zko.dec.com::manana::eppes
Created:Thu Feb 23 1989
Last Modified:Fri Jun 06 1997
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:536
Total number of notes:19961

248.0. "Unheralded Treasures" by COEM::SCOPA (MAJOR) Fri Feb 22 1991 12:55

    The plethora of WDW ads and promotional material all hit on the obvious
    draws down there. We see the Magic Kingdom, Spaceship Earth, the MGM
    draws of Star Tours and such...and even now the Swan and the Dolphin
    are part of the ads.
    
    For a lot of us there are those unheralded attractions or memories
    which tend to stick with us. Firsttimers may not be aware of these
    special memories and I thought it would be neat to have all of us
    collect these treasures in one note.
    
    I'll begin in .1 with mine.
    
    Mike
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248.1Some of mineCOEM::SCOPAMAJORFri Feb 22 1991 13:5593
    First let's talk about the CBR.
    
        - Peter Karam mentioned the serenity of Barefoot Lagoon and how
          relaxing it is to walk around it anytime of the day. Well, take
          my word for it, he's right. If you have a chance try strolling 
          around it at dusk or dawn.
    
    TMK
    
        - Everyone rushes by The Walt Disney Story. Take a break and go in 
          and read about the man. It's never crowded and gives you some
          quiet moments.
    
        - Breakfast at the Crystal Palace can be so relaxing. Most people
          eat lunch, snacks, and supper there. Try an early breakfast and
          if your lucky like we were, you be serenaded by a Jazz trio.
    
        - Cool off and relax by riding the WDW Express train around TMK.
          It's great on those hot days.
    
        - Have a late supper (dusk) at the Pinocchio Village Haus
          Restaurant. Sit way in the back near a window where you can see
          Cinderella's castle.
    
        - Stroll along the Rivers of the World near Liberty Square and
          watch the Mike Fink boats and of course the Mark Twain Riverboat.
    
        - Finally, go up to the train station stop at the front of TMK and 
          watch the people file out....some giddy about the day's
          adventures, some excited about coming back the next day, and some
          with a faraway look in their eyes wondering if and when they'll
          ever return.
    
    
    Epcot Center
    
       - Just sit along the fountains just before Spaceship Earth and
         listen to the entrance theme as you glance at the geosphere.
    
       - Sit outside The Living Seas and watch the water break against the
         Pavillion's sign.
    
       - Watch the "Making Memories" film before Captain EO. There's more
         to it than just a pre-show.
    
       - Observe the young Epcot visitors playing with the fountains just
         outside of Captain EO.
    
       - Make a beeline to the World Showcase via a boat first thing in the
         morning and be at the American Adventure Pavillion for the first
         show...the best.
    
       - Hang around the American Pavillion to catch the Voices of Liberty.
         You'll find yourself looking for their cassette after you hear
         them.
    
       - Visit that fountain in Italy...nobody does.
    
       - Spend time, not necessarily $$$$ in the various country shops,
         especially Morocco, there is no atmosphere like that anywhere else
         in the U.S.
    
       - Ride a double-decker bus....sort of like the WDW Express train in
         TMK.
    
    MGM
    
       - Stand in front of TGMR anytime during the day while they play
         "Somewhere Over the Rainbow". Best time is the first 30 minutes 
         or last 30 minutes of the park's operating hours.
    
       - Sit and watch the Streetmosphere.
    
       - Walk around the Warehouse Restaurant BEFORE it opens.
    
       - Visit the animation souvenir shop.
    
       - Watch "Sorcery in the Sky"
    
    Shopping Village/Pleasure Island 
    
       - Visit the character shop and watch the little ones go crazy over
         the stuffed animals.
    
       - Visit the Christmas Shop and wonder at the huge tree and singing 
         bells.
    
       - Visit the shop with the animation cells and take a picture of
         Mickey drawing a self-portrait...and it's Walt.
    
    These are a few that stick out in my mind.
    
    Mike