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News and Views

Your Mission: should you choose to accept it – WDW annual
passholders have started to receive a special invitation to serve as “test
pilots” for the new Mission: Space attraction. The AP preview will
take place August 1 to 3, during regular Epcot operating hours. Valid
annual passes are required to ride.

Fiddler in the House – The Epcot World Music Concert Series
(link)
continues, featuring Canadian fiddler Richard Wood, from July 1 to 13.
According to Disney, “Richard’s high energy show is a combination
of fiddling virtuosity and stunning showmanship. He continues to evolve
an innovative approach to traditional Celtic jigs, reels, and strathspeys.”

Sending Annual Passholders on a wild pin chase – Now through
Tuesday, July 15, WDW annual passholders can participate in a special
scavenger hunt at Animal Kingdom. To play, pick up the Adventure and
Magic Guide at Island Mercantile. Then go on rides, see shows, and
search the park to answer the questions and complete the guide. When you
finish, show the completed guide at Island Mercantile and receive your
reward — a logo pin. As always, limit one pin per passholder, while
supplies last.

Current Refurbishments and Attraction Closures

None scheduled

Park Events

Upcoming events

June 13, 2003 – September 1, 2003 – Epcot World Music Concert Series
(link).
A summer long, global music series at the America Gardens Theatre stage,
featuring bands and music from around the world.

September 5-6, 2003 – Night of Joy. An evening of Contemporary
Christian Music at Magic Kingdom. $35.95 for one night (all ages) or $57.95
for both nights. Buy tickets online
or call (407) W-Disney.

September 19-21, 2003 – Disney’s Pin Celebration at Epcot.

October 3, 5, 10, 14, 16, 19, 24, 26, 30 and 31 – Mickey’s Not
So Scary Halloween Party at the Magic Kingdom.

October 18-November 16, 2003 – Epcot International Food &
Wine Festival. Included with park admission, sample wine and food
from 25 countries.

October 27, 28, and 29 – Magic Kingdom’s “999 Happy Haunts
Ball.”

November 16-20, 2003 – Pin Trading Cruise aboard the Disney
Wonder.

November 30, December 2, 4, 5, 7, 9, 11, 12, 14, 16, 18 and 19 –
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at the Magic Kingdom. Order
by phone at (407) W-DISNEY (934-7639).

December 7, 2003 – Doll & Teddy Bear Weekend.

April 16 through May 30, 2004 – 2004 Epcot International Flower
and Garden Festival.

Current Discounts & Promotions

Free
5-day Park Hopper for Active Military, as well as discounted companion
tickets. Offer valid through December 19, 2003 and includes all active
military personnel, including Coast Guard, as well as activated National
Guard and Reservists.

Play 4 Days pass – Florida residents can purchase a new four-day
ticket for just $109, plus tax. (That’s almost 1/2 the price of a regular
four-day park-hopper ticket) The ticket is valid for four admissions from
now until September 30, 2003. These tickets are park-hoppers and
the only block-out date is the Fourth of July.

Residents can purchase just one ticket per person, per day, so your out-of-town
relatives must buy their own, regular-priced admission. Tickets are non-transferable,
and you must show a valid ID each time. These tickets can be applied towards
the cost of any Annual Passport, as long as you upgrade by October 31,
2003. (Your annual pass will expire one year from the date you first used
your Play 4 Days Pass).

The Play 4 Days pass can be purchased at any WDW park ticket window,
local AAA offices, Florida Disney Stores, by phone at (407) 939-4329 or
on the WDW Web site (link).

Plan ahead and save a few bucks – The Walt Disney World Resort
is encouraging visitors to buy their theme park tickets before they even
leave home, by offering a slight discount on advance purchases. You can
save as much as $22 per adult, per ticket with the ‘Advance Purchase Savings’
program.

You can also receive these Advance Purchase Savings with packages purchased
through AAA.

The
Radisson Resort Parkway, a MousePlanet sponsor hotel, is offering
great rates to MousePlanet readers through December, 2003. Sample
rates for selected dates and rooms are listed below. To take advantage
of these special rates, make your reservations using the link found on
this
page.

MouseSavers.com
reports some great rates for travel to Walt Disney World:

• New Fairytale Vacation Packages can mean savings of 40% or
  more when you visit Walt Disney World. Read all about this amazing new
  offer at MouseSavers.com.


• Disney’s Visa card holders can purchase specially priced Dream
  Maker packages for check-ins most nights from May 26 to August 3. You
  do not need to use your Disney Visa to book Disney
  Visa Summer packages, but you must provide your account number
  to qualify.


• Florida residents can buy a “Play 4 Days” Pass for
  just $109 per person. The park hopper pass is good for any four days
  between April 1 through September 30, 2003. (July 4 is the only day
  excluded)


• Cruise Deals – MouseSavers has a list of Disney Cruise
  Line Magical
  Rates, available for departures through January 2004, and early-booking
  discounts for Fall 2003 itineraries.

If you are itching to break in your new Disney Visa card, you can receive
a $50 onboard credit when you book a Disney Cruise Line vacation and
pay with your Disney Visa. The offer is good for sailings through the
end of this year. When you charge your cruise to your Disney Visa, you
pay no interest for six months.

Annual Passholders can receive 10% off the price of their lunch meal
at selected Walt Disney World Resort hotel restaurants, and the discount
is good for up to three guests. The offer is valid Monday through Friday.
Call 407-WDW-DINE (939-3463) for locations and reservations.

Park Hours

Entertainment Schedule