Conference koolit::disney

385.0. "Land's End and Disney" by 2388::NOVA::LUND () Tue Nov 16 1993 19:33

    
    Land's End and Disney Partnership...
    This came in my Land's End Order today.
    
    " Dear Land's End Customer,
      We've recently begun talking with Walt Disney World
      about partnering on some projects, both here in the
      USA, and abroad. A relationship seemed like a natural,
      in part because we share the same feelings about
      exceeding your expectations in everything we do.
    
      Recently we visited the Walt Disney World Resort in
      Florida and got a look at the soon-to-be-opened
      Wilderness Lodge. It's pretty amazing. We said we'd tell
      you and other Land's End customers about it in this
      brochure. And the Disney people reciprocated by putting
      together some customized vacation packages EXCLUSIVELY for
      our hardworking Land's End employees and valued customers
      like you.
    
      We hope these vacation ideas are helpful to you. We're sure that
      our new relationship  with Disney will result in even more benefits
      to you in the future.
    
      In the meantime, thanks for shopping with Land's End!
    
      Sincerely,
    
      Bill End
      President"
    
     So, start shopping Land's End for more WDW benefits.... This first
    	page has a large Bald Eagle flying on the front and a picture of
        Epcot's Spaceship Earth with the castle from TMK in front of it.
    
    Open the brochure up...
    
    	It has two more eagles, and a picture of teh Wilderness Lodge,
        then underneath this it has a picture of the Circle D Ranch sign,
    	someone windsurfing, someone canoeing, the castle(MK), A Red Bird,
    	people Biking, and people in the floats on the Lazy River.
    
    It says:
    
    " Disney Wilderness Lodge opens in June of 1994. Tucked into a
      wilderness area on the shores of a large lake, the hotel is located
      in a special corner of the Walt Disney World Resort, offering a
      natural oasis just a stone's throw from a world of extraordinary
      Disney attractions. Fashioned after the famous National Park lodges
      of the great Northwest, Disney's Wilderness Lodge is a monument to
      the western spirit of the turn of the century, It abounds with
      massive columns, raven totem poles, stone fireplaces, and
      picturesque rockscapes. And fronting the docks of a grand marina,
      it boasts the most amazing site of all: a geyser, just like Old
      Faithful, shooting hot water twelve stories into the sky!
    
      Disney's Wilderness Lodge is a world of comfort and serenity with
      a lakeshore beach, swimming pools, bicycling, boating and playground.
      Across the lake is Discovery Island, a relaxing wilderness preserve
      and botanical garden. Just across from Discovery Island is River
      Country, a water park filled with all the fun on an old swimmin'
      hole. And there, down the road, the spires of a magical castle
      pierce the sky, beckoning you into a land of endless fun and
      excitement."
    
    
    Open the brochure up once more and there is a picture of a print of
    the Wilderness Resort with small pictures from around WDW at the
    bottom and it describes the special package....
    
   "4 nights accomodations at WL (Wilderness Lodge), VC (Vacation Club),
    Poly, Contemp, Disney Inn, Ft.W, Village Resort, GF, or Y&BC.
    
    Unlimited Admission during your stay to : MK, EC, MGM, PI, RC, TL, DI
    (Valid for duration of plan)
    
    Unlimited use of bicycles,  canoes,  sailboats, and pedal boats
     (Valid for duration of plan)        
    
    Breakfast every morning at your choice of over 20 resort restaurants
    throughout Walt Disney World
    
    Welcome Gourmet Basket
    
    A signed limited Edition art print of the Wilderness Lodge environment
    depicted above, available exclusively to Land's End Customers.
    
    Special photo session with Mickey Mouse. ( One per party.)
    
    Early Admission. The privilege of entering a Disney theme park
    an hour before it opens to the general public. (Selected Days and
    attractions only.)
    
    Five days use of the Walt Disney World Resort transporation system,
    including Monorails, ferryboats, and motor coaches.
    
    Your special Land's End/Disney vacation starts at $599 per person
    at Disney's Wilderness Lodge. Valid June 1- December 19, 1994.
    Other Disney Resort packages start at $699, valif from January 1 -
    December 19,1994. (Prices based on double adult occupancy.)
    
    Ask about our children's rates and additional night offers.
    
    To book this special package offer, call your local travel agent or
    1-800-745-4444 and ask for the Land's End Disney Premium Package."
    
    
    
    So I called the toll-free number; and it is at Disney, and the package
    seems to have a discrepancy... In their computer the breakfast is
    listed as a continental breakfast delivered to your room each morning.
    I am waiting to hear whether it is a continental breakfast or is
    a breakfast at one of the restaurants...
    
    I asked what the rates for Wilderness Lodge will be and that is
    $195/$180(off season).. I haven't figured out yet if this is a
    reasonable package or not...
    
    	- Annie