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• Special Passholder discount on
EVERYTHING at the new Disney
Music Emporium website!
BONUS FEATURES
• 12 pages of gift ideas selected
by your Mickey Monitor staff!
• Behind-the-scenes peek at our
holiday TV special
• Interview with Disney Legend
Jodi Benson
• Holiday wonders in all four Theme
Parks, including new Disney
Frozen fun
Expanded 48-page special issue!
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The Walt Disney World® Passholder Newsletter
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HOLIDAY 2014
HOLIDAY 2014
ABOUT THIS ISSUE
With the holidays sparkling toward
us, what better tale to weave into
Walt Disney World ® celebrations than
Disney’s Frozen?
Look for Anna, Elsa, Olaf and Kristoff
joining in parades, events, shows and
more fun this season, as well as lots of
other enchantment to look forward to.
DAYS &
NIGHTS
BEFORE
CHRISTMAS...
when all through our world,
Classic magic and new fun would soon
be unfurled.
Come see what our talented Cast Members do,
To bring all this holiday magic to you.
Our kingdom of magic presents extra fun
As Anna and Elsa enchant everyone.
We hope you enjoyed our expanded
32-page issue last fall. And because
there’s so much in store for you this
season, we expanded this special issue
to 48 pages, including an exclusive gift
guide. We picked it all out personally!
Merry parties where Mickey and company meet
For fireworks, parade fun and holiday treats.
The Epcot ® traditions, presented with care
In hopes that all nations make friends
everywhere.
Best wishes from all of us to all of you
for joyous holidays and a happy new year.
Our fanciful studios shine with bright lights,
Plus sing-alongs, snow and more Frozen
delights.
Editor
and Your Passholder Program Friends
And downtown, there’s seasonal flair
in the shops.
It’s also the place where ol’ Santa Claus stops!
From our friends
at Tony’s Town Square
Restaurant:
The Disney animated feature
Lady and the Tramp begins
and ends at Christmas.
So you’ll hear us exclaim, from each
Park and hotel,
"Season’s greetings to all! Happy New
Year as well!"
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ALL IS COOL,
ALL IS BRIGHT
Disney’s Frozen experiences and The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing
Lights take Disney’s Hollywood Studios ® to the highest holiday heights.
F
or many Passholders (and us too),
a visit or two (or ten) to Disney’s
Hollywood Studios ® to see the
many millions of sparkling lights and
amazing displays is a holiday tradition.
This year, the lights will be only steps
away from the fun and fantasy of
Disney’s Frozen.
As the lights twinkle and “dance”
their little bulbs out on the Streets of
America, look for Wandering Oaken’s
Trading Post & Frozen Snowground! to
the right of the Lights, Motors, Action!®
Extreme Stunt Show ®. There you’ll find
flurries of gift ideas (use your Passholder
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discount). The snow play area will be
bigger than ever, beckoning everyone
to build a jolly snowman.
And one of our most popular experiences, For the First Time in Forever:
A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration, will
also brighten the festivities surrounding
it. (Please reserve this with Disney
FastPass+ to be sure you have advance
seating—or arrive early for a better
chance to get seats.)
Whether it’s the first time or the
forever-est time you experience this
splendor, you’re sure to be enchanted.
LOOK AND LISTEN...
A few (of the millions of) things to notice at The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights
This Brings Back
Memories!
The atmospheric holiday music
you hear as you enjoy Disney’s
Hollywood Studios ® was selected
from renowned Christmas albums.
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Giant spinning
"Peace on Earth" globe
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An exclusive version of
"Winter Wonderland"
Walt Disney Entertainment
Music Producer Dan Stamper
created an inventive rendition
of "Winter Wonderland"
especially for The Osborne
Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights. It's available for
download on iTunes.
It was originally in the
backyard of the Osborne
Family home.
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Toy soldier with Mickey
Ears and name tag
The tag reads "Dan," for
Walt Disney Entertainment
technician Dan Summers, as a
way for his fellow Cast Members
to pay tribute to their friend,
who played a pivotal role in
bringing the display "to light."
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Fontanini Nativity tableau
These oversize figures,
crafted by the renowned
Italian Fontanini family, were
actually purchased by the
Osborne Family at Epcot ®!
Entertainment and events subject to change without notice.
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A TREASURED
FAMILY EVENT
This year, Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party
includes special Frozen surprises!
T
ake the wonder of the holidays,
combine it with the charm of
Magic Kingdom® Park and some
crowd-pleasing Frozen additions and
what do you have? The fun-for-all-ages
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party,
of course! And this year, we’ve pulled
out all the stops by including some of
your favorite new animated Characters.
First up, be sure to arrive before
6 p.m. so you can catch A Frozen
Holiday Wish, the new show that
takes place before Mickey’s big
bash even kicks off. Behold Queen
Elsa—with help from Anna, Kristoff and
Olaf—magically transform Cinderella
Castle into a shimmering ice palace.
From spire to tower to parapet and
virtually every nook, it’s a wintry sight
not to be missed.
Always a highlight, Mickey’s Once
Upon a Christmastime Parade stars a
merry procession like none other. And,
for the first time, Anna and Elsa are in on
the festivities. They’re joining marching
toy soldiers, dancing gingerbread men,
lively holiday music, horse-drawn sleighs,
some of your favorite Disney Characters,
parade floats, and of course, the
arrival of the big guy himself: Santa.
Also delight in an enchanting “snowfall”
on Main Street, U.S.A.®, complimentary
cookies and hot cocoa, Disney Characters
dressed to their holiday nines and
more. Plus, some of the most popular
Magic Kingdom attractions are open
for your enjoyment, including Jingle
Cruise, a holiday version of the classic
attraction, and the just-opened rockin’,
rollin’ Seven Dwarfs Mine Train coaster.
If all that wasn’t enough, look to the
skies for Holiday Wishes: Celebrate
the Spirit of the Season. It’s what
happens when you crank up the
yuletide spirit on Wishes, the nightly
fireworks spectacular.
JUST FOR
PASSHOLDERS
“Green” Castle
Dream Lights
The energy used per night by the
energy-efficient 200,000 LED lights
on Cinderella Castle equals about
three loads of laundry in your dryer.
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Visit Magic Kingdom Park while it’s
all aglow. Use your Passholder discount
to save up to $9 on select nights in
November and December!
Call 407-560-PASS (7277) or visit
MickeysChristmasParty.com to
purchase your tickets.
Select nights: 11/7, 11/10, 11/13, 11/14,
11/16, 11/20, 12/2, 12/4, 12/9/14
Entertainment offerings subject to change without notice. Admission to this event requires a separately priced ticket.
Ticket valid only during specific event hours and subject to availability.
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THE JOY OF
THE HUNT
Here’s a special scavenger hunt for your next Disney’s Animal Kingdom®
Theme Park visit. How many of these wonderful things can you spot?
(Check them as you find them!)
Wonderful thing #3
Does this creature’s anger blaze
Because he has no holidays?
Wonderful thing #4
You’ve seen the tigers, big and strong
Now find these as you trek along.
Wonderful thing #2
A yuletide campout can’t be beat;
A “Tusker” is across the street.
Wonderful thing #1
Shopping for a gift or two?
Anandapur is just for you.
It’s a r-r-really
big Park!
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme
Park is the largest of all Disney
Parks and the second biggest in
the world.
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Wonderful thing #5
The holidays are great for eating
Especially when your friends are treating.
Wonderful thing #6
This ol’ Harambe Village bike
Is great when it’s too far to hike.
Visit passholdermickeymonitor.com for the answers.
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ELEVEN NATIONS
REJOICE AND AMAZE
FANTASTIC
FEASTING
PROMENADE
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There’s Nothing Quite Like Holidays Around the World at Epcot®
T
he holidays twinkle, delight and
surprise with an international flavor
at Epcot®. Captivating storytellers,
bountiful food and beverage options from
around the world, spirited live entertainment and terrific holiday shopping await.
Epcot® is festooned in all its celebratory
glory with vibrant displays, sparkling
lights, special kids’ activities and more.
In World Showcase, holiday magic from
across the globe shines bright. Le Père
Noël shares the heartfelt emotions of
Christmas in the France Pavilion. Hear
the fascinating story of the Daruma doll
and the customs of the New Year in
Japan. And Father Christmas stirs our
nostalgia for traditions in the United
Kingdom.
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New offerings this year include a spellbinding storyteller in Morocco weaving
holiday tales based on the traditions of
this exotic North African nation. And in
China, the Chinese Lion Dance features
two performers exhibiting incredible
athletic prowess and grace as they drive
away evil spirits and negativity to bring
good luck.
Months of research, creative development
and work behind the scenes go into
bringing Holidays Around the World to
life. But for Marsha Jackson-Randolph,
Show Director, Walt Disney Creative
Entertainment, it’s all worth it. “For
Guests, it’s fascinating to discover how
different holidays resonate. For me, that’s
the joy—the sharing of our traditions.”
And it wouldn’t be a proper Epcot®
holiday festival without the Candlelight
Processional. America Gardens Theatre
rejoices with a 50-piece orchestra and
mass choir as a celebrity narrator recounts
the story of Christmas each night. Plus,
the dazzling IllumiNations: Reflections
of Earth fireworks display reflects the
spirit of the season.
To make it even more special, book
a Candlelight Processional Dining
Package! It includes a three-course
meal or full buffet and special seating
for the Candlelight Processional.
Call 407-WDW-DINE (939-3463) for
reservations and information.
There’s so much to do at Holidays
Around the World that we can’t possibly
squeeze it all onto these pages. So visit
disneyworld.com/holidays to get all the
latest details.
Add Roast Turkey and Green
Bean Casserole to a Sweet
Potato Waffle. Voilà! Turkey
Waffle!
MOROCCO
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Treat yourself to the sweet,
flaky deliciousness of
Honey Walnut Baklava.
AMERICAN
ADVENTURE
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Enjoy yummy, freshly baked
Chocolate Chunk Cookies,
Sugar Cookies and
Gingerbread Men.
ITALY
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Can’t-misses: Panettone
(sweet bread loaf); Cioccolata
Calda (Italian-style hot
chocolate); Moscato wine.
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ONE STAR‘S
CANDLELIGHT
PROCESSIONAL
GLOW
For Disney Legend
Jodi Benson, narrating
the magnificent Epcot ®
presentation reaches
deep into her heart
and soul.
I
t’s one of my favorite things to do,” said
Jodi Benson about narrating the inspiring
Epcot® presentation, sounding much as
she does as Ariel in Disney’s The Little
Mermaid. “I get to combine all the parts
of me, reading a story with an incredible
impact on my life—not just words on a
page, I’m speaking truth for my life and,
of course, I’m quietly singing along.”
Jodi’s voice acting includes nods to
beloved classics. She voiced Barbie in
the Disney•Pixar Toy Story films, Disney’s
Lady in Lady and the Tramp II: Scamp’s
Adventure; and played Sam on camera in
Disney’s Enchanted.
As the voice of Ariel, Jodi continues to
touch the lives of millions. “It’s a huge
responsibility to maintain the Character’s
integrity, to represent that Character well
and make sure I take the time with those
who have a connection with the Character.
“Whether I’m on stage at Epcot®, in a
recording studio, homeschooling my
kids or in a church building, it's the same
‘Jodi.’ And I love getting to be with people
who are young at heart. That’s why the
match with Disney is so perfect for me.
I feel that it was planned for me, long
before Disney ever came into my mind.”
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CELEBRITY
NARRATORS
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JODI BENSON
November 28 and 29
NEIL PATRICK HARRIS
November 30 to December 2
JONATHAN GROFF (NEW!)
December 3 and 4
WHOOPI GOLDBERG
December 5 and 6
LEVAR BURTON
December 7* to 9
EDWARD JAMES OLMOS
December 10 and 11
JOE MORTON (NEW!)
December 12 to 14
CHITA RIVERA
December 15 to 17
ANA GASTEYER (NEW!)
December 18 to 20
MARLEE MATLIN
December 21 to 23
ISABELLA ROSSELLINI
December 24 and 25
BLAIR UNDERWOOD
December 26 and 27
STEVEN CURTIS CHAPMAN
December 28 to 30
For updates on celebrity performances,
visit disneyworld.com/candlelight.
Shows take place 3 times each day of the event
at 5 p.m., 6:45 p.m. and 8:15 p.m., *except
on December 7, 2014, when shows take place
at 6:45 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. only. Celebrity
narrators, dates and other entertainment are
subject to change without notice.
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OUR WHOLE WORLD IS A
STAGE FOR TV MAGIC
Our new Christmas Day TV spectacular, “Disney Parks Frozen Christmas
Celebration,“ brings you the warmth of being with family and friends.
M
ost every December 25 on
ABC -TV, there’s always one
special present we set aside
for you to “unwrap” together: a starstudded, two-hour TV event coming
to you from Disney Parks. This year’s
special promises to have all the magic
and fun you’ve come to expect and
enjoy. But this year’s show will
also feature the fabulous fantasy of
Disney’s Frozen, as well as new magic
that will make it unlike any of our
previous Christmas Day broadcasts.
“Disney Parks Frozen Christmas
Celebration“ will be the ultimate
festival of holiday enchantment,
including appearances from your
newest Disney Character friends—like
Anna and Elsa—as well as beloved
p a l s l i k e M i c k e y, M i n n i e a n d
the rest of the gang. Look for
celebrities and big performances
from Disneyland ® Resort, Disney
Cruise Line, Aulani, A Disney Resort
& Spa in Ko Olina, Hawai‘i, and of
course, right here from Walt Disney
World ® Resort.
But our musical variety special also
celebrates Guests like you, our most
important “star.” This “home for the
holidays” theme showcases families
and friends getting together for the
season, in some of the most perfect
places to share memories. We invite
you to cherish this Christmas Day
tradition with us, and with the ones
you love.
Visit disney.com/disneyparkschristmas to look for more info.
MAKING A MAGICAL TV SPECIAL
Two hours of solid entertainment takes many months to create
Long before they light up your screen,
each of our Christmas Day TV specials is
conceived, planned, designed, choreographed,
rehearsed and honed to perfection many
months before it airs.
A Disney TV
Tradition
Walt Disney personally presented
his Christmas parade direct from
Disneyland® Park to national TV
viewers for the first time in 1962.
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With some of the elements already in place—
such as parades and other Disney Parks
entertainment—additional features and segments
are created especally for the broadcast.
At Disney Parks locations almost everywhere, guest celebrities and our Cast Members
perform fresh segments, each produced as its
own “mini-show” with its own unique advance
production details.
When it’s all done, millions of people enjoy it
on ABC-TV. Check your local listings for time and
channel, and we’ll see you on December 25!
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Cast of Thousands
Countless Disney Cast Members,
choirs, musicians, Disney Characters
and celebrities have appeared
here on Main Street, U.S.A.® for the
TV special.
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In addition to meeting Santa Claus, the
Downtown Disney Area invites you to enjoy
live entertainment including delightful
carolers spreading Christmas cheer, plus
latin, jazz and pop singers performing
holiday favorites. Costumed stilt walkers
will roam the area, street performers will
amaze you, and a lively dance party with
a deejay will get the holiday spirit moving.
GIFT GATHERING
THAT BRIMS WITH
HOLIDAY CHEER
Downtown Disney® has the
holiday gifts you're looking
for—and more!
DON’T MISS
THESE SHOPS!
Disney
Design-a-Tee
Choose a
Disney or
Pixar Character,
select a phrase
and/or add a
name, then
just push the
magic button!
© 2014 Mattel, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 2014 ©Hasbro, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Disney's
Days of
Christmas
W
ith decorations galore, a beautiful
tree, live entertainment, a visit
from St. Nick and, of course,
amazing shopping, Festival of the Seasons
turns the entire Downtown Disney Area
into a twinkling winter paradise.
There’s Orlando Harley-Davidson with
crazy-cool outfits and accessories; Curl ®
by Sammy Duvall offers awesome beachwear and equipment; D Street showcases the latest Vinylmation™ figures; and
last on this list but certainly not least, the
World of Disney® store with all of your
favorite Character, princess and pirate
merchandise. Plus so much more! Come
and visit our wintry wonderland!
®
See the back page of your
Gift Guide (page 27) for special
information and helpful tips.
Santa Claus is goin’ to Downtown Disney
Marketplace!
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Of course, you probably have a hefty
shopping list with you. No problem!
Downtown Disney Area offers a large
variety of shops and gifts for all ages!
From the gigantic Once Upon a Toy
store to Tren-D filled with hip fashion and
accessories, there is something for everyone and something to fit every budget.
Parking Is Key
at Downtown Disney
Ol’ Kris Kringle loves to head our way
during the holidays! Youngsters of all ages
can pose for photos and ask him for a
wish or two at the Santa Chalet at the
Downtown Disney Marketplace, November
14 through December 29.
One of our
talented
artists can
add magic and
personalization
to an ornament
you can cherish.
Gift ideas, décor and entertainment make
shopping fun and entertaining.
Marketplace
Co-Op
Discover six
unique shops
under one roof
with Disney
themed home
items, apparel,
accessories,
designer purses
and more.
The Spice
& Tea
Exchange®
Stock up on
Wonderland
Tea gift sets,
Mickey’s Diner
Coffee and
Mickeyroni
& Cheese.
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FILLING UP, BODY AND SOUL
The House of Blues ® Gospel Brunch adds its glorious power to the holidays
S
hout for joy! The House of Blues®
Gospel Brunch is a nondenominational event with exhilarating
music, a buffet of breakfast favorites
and down-home Southern foods—plus
a brand-new 20% Passholder discount!
“It was envisioned by our company
founder Isaac Tigrett,” said David Fortin,
SVP Marketing for House of Blues®
Entertainment. “We bring people together
for an all-you-care-to-enjoy feast of chicken
and waffles, hickory-smoked bacon, biscuits
and gravy, creole jambalaya, plus carving
stations and mouthwatering desserts.”
At holiday time, the singers and musicians
really raise the roof. “Don’t be surprised
to see special performances and some
changes to the song selections for the
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To enjoy this offer, you must present
your valid Passholder card or Passholder
discount card—along with a valid photo
ID—at the time of purchase, booking,
and/or redemption of any offers.
Build an omelet
and watch it made
in minutes, plus
enjoy link sausage,
smoked bacon and
fresh fruit.
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holidays,” said David. “And, of course,
everyone’s invited to sing along, wave
their napkins—and sometimes, if they’re
feeling so inclined, we bring them up
on stage to share their Sunday energy.”
Your 20% discount includes the
performance, food and nonalcoholic
beverages for you and up to five of your
Guests. It’s valid for the rest of 2014
(except 12/18–12/28/14) and extends
i n to 2 0 1 5 (except 4/ 5/ 15) . Ca ll
407-934-2583 for tickets.
Fresh breakfast musts
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Your breakfast favorites and authentic
homestyle recipes adorn the massive buffet.
For the Record
Disney’s first live album was
The Fabulous Ward Gospel
Singers, recorded in 1963 at
Disneyland ® Park.
Carving station
Our chefs carve
hot, juicy slices of
honey-baked ham
and whole roast top
round of beef to your
own specifications.
Savory jambalaya
It’s a flavor festival
of chicken, rice,
peppers and tomatoes,
slow-simmered to
perfection.
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Fresh shrimp
The shrimp boats
have arrived with
gently iced, plump,
juicy shrimp, bursting
with flavor!
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SOUNDTRACKS
OF OUR LIVES
Experience beloved original movie soundtracks in the
new Walt Disney Records Legacy Collection
CD series (and get a special Passholder discount!)
PASSHOLDERS SAVE 15%
ON EVERYTHING IN "SITE"!
Now through December 31, 2014, get 15% off
EVERY item on DisneyMusicEmporium.com,
including these new CDs:
SLEEPING
BEAUTY
Oscar®-nominated
score adapted
from the
Tchaikovsky
masterpiece.
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laying music is like adorning
your home, car or headphones with invisible holiday
finery. Get your 10% discount
on these CDs at select Walt
Disney World shops:
Disney's Jingle Bell Fun
MARY
POPPINS
Julie Andrews,
Dick Van Dyke
and the Oscar®winning Sherman
Brothers score.
THE LITTLE
MERMAID
Available to preorder; sale date
November 24, 2014.
Your 15% discount applies to these and any
other items found at DisneyMusicEmporium.com.
Use this code at checkout:
MickeyMonitor
THE LION KING
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One of the best-loved
soundtracks in movie history
with new bonus tracks.
Entering the code above at DisneyMusicEmporium.com
will allow you to buy products available on the site at a
15% discount. Code is case sensitive. Coupon code
expires on December 31, 2014. Site privacy and Terms
and Conditions of service will apply. Must be 13 or over
to redeem. The code has no cash value and is not
redeemable for other goods or services and will not be
replaced if lost or stolen. You must have the appropriate
working hardware, software and Internet access to
redeem this code. Walt Disney Records reserves
the right in its sole discretion, at any point in time to
amend, cancel or substitute this offer for an item of
equal or greater value. Walt Disney Records reserves
the right in its sole discretion to amend the availability
dates of the offer. Void where prohibited or restricted
by law. While supplies last.
Fresh, bright arrangements of
fun songs from your favorite
pals, plus fantastic performances
by outstanding vocalists.
Disney's Holiday Wishes
The complete soundtrack from
the Holiday Wishes: Celebrate
the Spirit of the Season fireworks
spectacular at Magic Kingdom®
Park; art by Disney Design
Group artist Quynh Kimball.
Disney Parks Holiday
Medley
This album is a bit of a mystery.
Who sings on it? The CD cover
doesn’t say, but we found out:
It’s Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Donald,
Belle, Beast, Ludwig Von Drake,
Dr. Teeth & The Electric Mayhem,
Disney Dickens Christmas
Carolers, American Vybe, Terry
Wood, Craig Toungate, Chris
Martin and Rey Ramos.
Your 10% Walt Disney World ®
merchandise discount applies
to these holiday CDs at
select shops. To see which
shops have them in stock,
call 1-877-560-6477 or email
merchandise.guest.services@
disneyparks.com.
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AND NOW IT’S TIME TO
PLAY “HOLIDAY QUIZZZ- MASTERS!“
Gather your family, friends or your favorite celebrity guest stars
and see if you are victorious in this brain-boggling challenge!
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5
Who wants to build a
snowman?
A. Olaf
B. Anna
C. Tippi
D. Gurgi
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A. Whoopi Goldberg
B. Jodi Benson
C. Steven Curtis Chapman
D. Joe Kaminski
Which is NOT part of
Mickey's Very Merry
Christmas Party?
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A. Parade fun
B. Dancing macaroni
C. Fireworks
D. Disney Characters in costume
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What is the correct name of
the lights display at Disney's
Hollywood Studios®?
A. LightTasmic!
B. Big Bunch O’ Bulbous Bulbs
C. Twinkles and Tinkles
D. The Osborne Family Spectacle
of Dancing Lights
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Who is NOT narrating the
Candlelight Processional
this year?
Which Disney film introduced
the Toy Soldiers?
A. Old Yeller with Fess Parker
B. Babes in Toyland with
Annette Funicello
C. Wild Hogs with Tim Allen
D. Turner & Hooch with Tom Hanks
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Which one of these delightful
items will REALLY be appearing
at Disney's Animal Kingdom ®
Theme Park for the holidays?
A. Jerry, The Holiday Goose
B. Goats! A Holiday Spectacular
C. A magnificent tree adorned with
animal carvings and art
D. Becky Thatcher’s Waterski Show
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Who played Fred in
Mickey's Christmas Carol?
A. Donald Duck
B. Mickey Mouse
C. Windwagon Smith
D. The Orange Bird
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In which other Disney film
did the Toy Soldiers briefly
appear?
A. Mary Poppins
B. Unidentified Flying Oddball
C. Monkeys, Go Home!
D. Condorman
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ANSWERS: 1) B. 2) B. 3) D. 4) B. 5) D. 6) C. 7) A. 8) A. Secret Word: PASSHOLDER
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RACE INTO NEW SHOPS!
W
hether you are an avid athlete
or more of a casual lover of
walks, Downtown Disney® is
the place to get the perfect athletic
wear. Start your jog at Fit2Run The
Runner’s Superstore. Fit2Run has all
of the newest technology, like iStep
barometric scanning, which helps
each Guest find the perfect fit and
brand of shoe for their feet. And you
PASSHOLDER
PINS ARE
GIFT-GIVING
WINS
There are stockings just waiting
to be stuffed with these two
Passholder-exclusive pins!
can even try out your new kicks on an
indoor track in the store.
After you’ve found the perfect shoe,
race over to the United World Soccer
store. At United World Soccer, you can
select your favorite team’s gear from a
rainbow of different jerseys and cleats,
and they even have the official FIFA
World Cup soccer ball available for
purchase!
2014 Mickey’s Very Merry
Christmas Party Pin
Jolly, happy Olaf looks
forward to summer in this
commemorative pin available
at select Magic Kingdom®
shops during the party for
$15.95 plus tax.
Epcot® Holidays
Around the World Pin
Wow, wow, wow! Figment
can be your imaginative
pin pal! This new pin is
available at select Epcot®
shops during regular Park
hours for $15.95 plus tax.
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HOLIDAY 2014
CALENDAR
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MICKEY’S
VERY MERRY
CHRISTMAS
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HOLIDAYS
AROUND THE
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Epcot ®
November 28 thru
December 30
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THE OSBORNE
FAMILY SPECTACLE
OF DANCING
LIGHTS
Disney’s Hollywood Studios ®
November 7 thru
January 4, 2015
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FESTIVAL
OF THE
SEASONS
Downtown Disney ®
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November 14 thru
December 29
PARTY
Magic Kingdom ® Park
NOV
DON’T
MISS
THESE...
Select nights
November 7 thru
December 19
“BIG HERO 6”
IN THEATERS NOW
THE ORLANDO CLASSIC
D1 COLLEGE BASKETBALL
TOURNAMENT
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CANDLELIGHT
PROCESSIONAL
Epcot ®
November 28 thru
December 30
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NOV
A FROZEN
HOLIDAY
WISH
Magic Kingdom Park
November 5 thru
December 31
ESPN WIDE WORLD OF
SPORTS COMPLEX
NOVEMBER 27, 28 & 30, 2014
“INTO THE WOODS”
IN THEATERS DECEMBER 25, 2014
DISNEY PARKS
FROZEN CHRISTMAS
CELEBRATION ON
ABC-TV
DECEMBER 25, 2014; CHECK
LOCAL LISTING FOR AIR TIME.
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*Admission to this event requires a separately priced ticket.
Ticket valid only during specific event hours and subject to availability.
Download your complete Passholder Happy Happenings calendar at passholdercalendar.com.
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GIFT GUIDE 2014
ARE YOU
WITH THE BAND?
Your MagicBand gives you the power to do
so much more throughout our World.
B
y now we hope everyone knows that
MagicBands are an important part
of your Passholder benefits. And
yet it seems that not everyone has
ordered a Passholder MagicBand yet.
Don’t worry. You don’t have to stay
at a Disney Resort hotel to get these
beauties.They’re available to you with
just a click of a mouse.
Wait until you see everything MagicBands
can do for you! These cool and colorful
wristbands are by far the coolest way
to enter the Theme Parks. Plus, they let
you effortlessly access the Disney
FastPass+ selections you make online
at MyDisneyExperience.com or through
the mobile app. And to make it even
better, as a Passholder you also get a
special MagicBand slider—to show off
just how special you are!
One more tip: Even collecting your
vacation memories with your MagicBand
is easy! Simply associate your Disney
PhotoPass ® photos to your MagicBand
and view your photos online in your
My Disney Experience account!
To get your MagicBand, visit MyDisneyExperience.com/Passholder,
log in to your account and select Personalize Your MagicBands.
Valid Theme Park admission and online registration are required. Disney FastPass+ attractions and entertainment experiences, the
number of selections you can make and available arrival windows are limited. Please visit MyDisneyExperience.com/privacy for
information about our privacy and data collection policies and to learn more about RF technology used in MagicBands and RF cards.
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Retro Holiday
Lights
Mickey
Ear-naments
Trim up the tree
with the kind of
lights that lit up
the last century.
Classic glitter
holiday ornaments
with a Disney flair.
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GIFTS FROM ALL OF US,
TO ALL OF YOU...
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Mickey
Power Drive
Charge your
devices on the
go...so you can
take even more
pictures with
Mickey this year.
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This year, to help you sort through all of the ear hats and Lightsabers, the
team here at Mickey Monitor came up with a novel idea. We’d get out of
our offices, hit the Parks (and Disney merchandise headquarters) and do the
legwork for you.
Happy shopping!
STAFF SPOTLIGHT
The Art
of Disney
Golden Books
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Minnie
Nutcracker
She’s nuts
about the Mickey
drummer. (Don’t
they make a cute
couple?)
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Mickey & Minnie
Mobile Speakers
They especially love
playing music from
Disney movies.
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He’s a bandleader,
little drummer mouse
AND a nutcracker.
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The result is this Holiday Gift Guide, which has been carefully curated by
some of the finest Walt Disney World ® Cast Members (ah-hem) to feature
some of our favorite Disney gifts and gift ideas for kids of all ages.
A great gift for
artists, coffee
table owners and/
or anyone who
was once a kid.
Mickey
Nutcracker
Merchandise shown is
available while supplies last.
Subject to restrictions and
change without notice.
RING IN THE NEW EARS
A good pair of Mickey (or Minnie) ears is essential to any
Passholder’s wardrobe. Here are some ideas to complete your whole family’s
Disney look for 2015—from ears to toes.
Minnie
Purses
and Bags
A precious
way to store
your precious
belongings.
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Women's
Holiday PJs
We have a
feeling Minnie
(and Minnie fans)
would adore
these pajamas.
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STAFF SPOTLIGHT
Retro
Holiday Gear
We boarded
Spaceship Earth
and traveled back
in time to 1982 to
find this gift for you.
Minnie
Sunglasses
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Great for a sunny day at
Disney’s Hollywood Studios ®
and/or going incognito
at The Hollywood Brown
Derby.
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Minnie Purses
and Bags
Men's
Mickey PJs
At last, the perfect
PJ bottoms to
match his giant
yellow Mickey
slippers.
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We have a lot of
heart for these
accessories. Eh?
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Minnie
Polka-Dot
Shoes
Who wouldn’t want
to tippy toe through
the Parks with these
in the new year?
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Merchandise shown is
available while supplies last.
Subject to restrictions and
change without notice.
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Hitchhiking
Ghost Set
We give these
collectible ghosts
three thumbs up.
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AND A HAPPY
GHOUL YEAR...
Haunted
Mansion®
Hot Plate
Featuring three
hitchhikers who’d
love to join your
dinner party.
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Haunting
Napkin Sets
Entertain your
beloved Guests
with classic Haunted
Mansion epitaphs.
Tomb
Coasters
May all your
drinks rest in
peace—without
leaving rings on
your table.
We asked our favorite Ghost Host for tips on entertaining
during the holidays. After he lowered our safety bars, he introduced
us to some spooky gifts for a party of 999 Happy Haunts....
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Mansion
Floor Plan
Plates
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Hmmm. We
wonder what sort
of games Master
Gracey plays in
the game room?
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STAFF SPOTLIGHT
Haunted
Bookends
These replica busts
are sure to put the
”boo” in their book
collection.
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Merchandise shown is available while supplies last.
Subject to restrictions and change without notice.
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TOYS AROUND
OUR WORLD
Ariel
Puzzle
A special 25thanniversary puzzle
featuring art by
Darren Wilson.
We traveled far and wide across the Disney galaxy to find the perfect
toys and games to capture the imaginations of your little ones. Here are
the ones we think they ’d like to see under the tree this year.
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Princess Bank
An enchanting way
to help the little ones
save their allowance.
Clone
Trooper
A great present
to guard and/
or intimidate the
other presents
under the tree.
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STAFF SPOTLIGHT
The Twilight
Zone Tower of
Terror ™ Jenga
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The scariest part is
the moment right
before it drops.
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Disney
Character Droids
We found the droids you
were looking for.
Customize your very own at
Disney’s Hollywood Studios ®
and Once Upon a Toy.
Guardians of
the Galaxy Book
A fun origin
storybook for
Groot and Rocket
Raccoon enthusiasts.
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Merchandise shown is available while supplies last.
Subject to restrictions and change without notice.
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Tree of
Life ® Mug
Adventureland ®
Cups
Retro glassware
perfect for any
Disney kitchen or
tiki, tiki, tiki room.
Great mug for
animal lovers
who drink
coffee.
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Tiki Room Salt &
Pepper Set
Give these one shake
and you may find
yourself dancing along
to the tiki song.
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DECK THE HALLS
WITH DISNEY
Ceramic
Orange Bird
Orange you glad
this little guy is
back?
No matter your cup of tea (we have a lot of those, too), every home could always
use an extra sprinkle of pixie dust. Here are some gift ideas we love, straight
from the shelves of the new Marketplace Co-Op in the Downtown Disney® Area.
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Disney
Throw Pillows
We thought we’d
toss these ideas
your way.
STAFF SPOTLIGHT
Cookies
and Milk
for Santa
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A swell gift idea
for the night
before Christmas.
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Merchandise shown is available while supplies last.
Subject to restrictions and change without notice.
Charm
Necklace
We thought this
was a charming
last-minute idea.
Mickey &
Minnie Bibs
Two cute ways
to protect their
onesies.
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LAST- MINUTE MAGIC
”Snow” on Main Street, U.S.A.® A singing Christmas tree.
Millions of ”dancing” lights. No wonder Passholders always
seem to run out of time to shop. We’ve gathered some
last-minute gifts for people just like you.
Beautifully
Disney
A beautiful
stocking stuffer
idea for aspiring
princesses.
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Toy
Characters
STAFF SPOTLIGHT
Our favorite
little Characters
for your favorite
little characters.
Vintage
Oswald Tee
Lucky them!
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Pattern
Scarves
Merchandise shown is available while supplies last.
Subject to restrictions and change without notice.
Bring a hint of
magic into their
wardrobe.
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LAST- MINUTE
GIFT IDEAS
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3 Rainbow Mickey Chain
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5 Minnie Bow Shoes
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JUST FOR YOU
A MAGICAL
HOLIDAY
RESORT TOUR
DON’T FORGET YOUR PASSHOLDER DISCOUNT!
As a Passholder, you are entitled to a 10% discount on merchandise at all Disney-owned
Theme Parks, select Disney Resort hotels and golf shops, except for alcohol items.
To enjoy your benefits, you must present your valid Passholder card or Passholder
discount card. An extensive list of discounts on merchandise, dining and entertainment
is ready for you at disneyworld.com/passholder. But if you’re at a shop and not
sure whether there is a discount, we urge you to ask. We want you to enjoy every
Passholder benefit to its fullest!
FIND MERCHANDISE IN A SNAP!
With motor coaches, monorails and water launches as your “sleighs,“ you can
be your own guide as you explore holiday splendor at Disney Resort hotels.
Disney’s Wilderness
Lodge
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You’ll be in the middle of a
classic Victorian holiday festival
at Disney’s Grand Floridian
Resort & Spa. There’s a 40-foot
tree that stretches from the
floor to the grand ceiling, and
don’t forget the gingerbread
house that’s large enough to
live in!
CALL 877-560-6477
Don’t go from Park to Park and store to store to seek out treasures. Just call Merchandise
Guest Services, and give us as many details as you know about the item you want. They
can help you find where many items are available all over our world.
NOTE: Locations and quantities are based on that morning’s inventory, so they can still go
out of stock or become sold when you arrive at the shop, especially if quantities are few.
(Sorry, it is not possible to hold items in advance at the shops.)
DOWNTOWN DISNEY® PARKING
In our last Mickey Monitor, a Walt Disney Imagineer shared some of the fantastic
plans about how Disney Springs will transform the Downtown Disney® Area. In
addition to faith, trust and pixie dust, it also takes quite a bit of construction to
bring these dreams to life.
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The wood-hewn, handcrafted feel of Disney’s
Wilderness Lodge suits it
perfectly to holiday décor,
with nature-inspired details
and a gorgeous lobby tree.
Disney’s Yacht
Club Resort
• Follow signs to available parking lots—
including those located across the street.
• Self-parking is complimentary. We
recommend arriving 60 minutes prior
if you have a scheduled show time or
reservation.
• If you‘re staying with us at a Disney Resort
hotel, let us drive for you on complimentary
transportation by bus or boat. (Many area
accommodations also provide or arrange
transportation to and from the Downtown
Disney Area.)
• Valet parking is offered daily with prices
starting at $10. Follow signs to valet parking.
Disney’s Beach
Club Resort
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Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Lodge will have a 45-foot
tree with handmade
baskets and reproductions
of traditional African masks!
Disney’s Animal
Kingdom Lodge
Disney’s Grand
Floridian Resort & Spa
Take a boat ride from Epcot®
to check out the life-size,
spinning gingerbread
carousel at Disney’s Beach
Club Resort, complete with
chocolate ponies and
12 “Hidden Mickeys”!
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A short walk away is Disney’s Yacht Club Resort,
where you’ll marvel at an
entire holiday village with a
sugar rock mountain and a
train running around it.
In the meantime, here are some tips for enjoying your Downtown Disney
experiences from now through 2016:
• Arrive early in the day (visit
disneyworld.com/downtowndisney or
call 407-824-4500 for shop hours).
There is usually less hustle and bustle
in the morning hours.
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Disney’s Port
Orleans Resort
At Disney’s Port Orleans
Resort—French Quarter,
the theme is travel—right
down to the cute luggage
under the tree.
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CHILD’S PLAY
PASSHOLDER
PERKS{
What’s even better than being an
Annual Passholder? Taking advantage
of those Passholder perks during the
holiday season, of course.
THE ULTIMATE HOLIDAY GIFT:
A PRIVATE TOUR
Each tour lasts six to seven hours
and includes one Table-Service
meal per person. For reservations,
call 407-WDW-TOUR (939-8687).
Save 15% while enjoying grown-up “us time” by
applying your Passholder benefit at the fun, safe,
supervised Children’s Activities Centers. The tykes
have fun, dine and make new friends while you and
your special someone enjoy an evening out.
Located at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, Disney’s Animal
Kingdom Lodge, Disney’s Beach Club Resort and
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, the centers are
open daily 4:30 p.m. to 12 a.m. for ages 3 to 12.
Call 407-WDW-PLAY (939-7529).
You don’t need to be a Disney
Resort Guest to book a reservation.
ON THE RIGHT (RACE) TRACK
Want you and your family to be treated like bigwigs
at the Walt Disney World ® Theme Parks—while saving
15% on the regular price? The Ultimate Day Private
VIP Tours await you and up to 39 other Guests!
Feel the need for speed? Then save a whopping
25% at Richard Petty Driving Experience and
Exotic Driving Experience at Walt Disney World
SPEEDWAY. Get behind the wheel of a growling
600 hp NASCAR or take a souped-up sports car
for the thrill ride of a lifetime!
Whether you choose the Ultimate Day for Young
Families (enjoy attractions suitable for children under
10 years old) or Ultimate Day of Thrills Tour (actionpacked attractions are the star here), you’re going to
experience the Parks like you never thought possible.
Also, compete and then meet Richard Petty
himself during the Kings Cup on February 20,
2015—and save $200 in the process!
WILD AFRICA TREK
Catch this unique, personally
guided experience where
you encounter fascinating
critters at Disney’s Animal
Kingdom® Theme Park—
and save money to boot.
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DISNEY SALONS AND SPAS =
HOLIDAY AAAAAHHHHH TIME
WATER PARKS
Sure, the holidays can get busy and you may find yourself stretched a little thin. So why not save money while
unwinding and rejuvenating? Get a 15% Passholder
discount off any salon treatment valued at least $45 or
any 50-minute or greater spa service!
Choose from a variety of services and treatments
including massages, body wraps, facials, aromatherapy,
hydrotherapy, scrubs, hairstyling, manicures, pedicures
and grooming for men, women and teens.
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Experiences must be booked between
11/1 and 12/31/14. Call 800-237-3889 and
mention Promo Code: MickeyMonitor.
Splash into fun with your
Passholder discount at
Disney Water Parks.
MORE
DISCOUNTS,
MORE
GIFTS THAT
COUNT!
BE SURE TO TAKE ADVANTAGE
Reservations are highly
recommended, so call
407-WDW-SPAS (939-7727)
to unwrap a gift that will have
you feeling and looking your best.
ATLANTA BRAVES
OF ALL YOUR DISCOUNTS. VISIT
Hit it out of the park at select
Braves Spring Training games!
Passholder, save on suite-level
seating at ESPN Wide World
of Sports Complex.
DISNEYWORLD.COM/PASSHOLDER.
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A NEW
FROZEN
MASTERPIECE
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GINGERBREAD TILES
The “castle” will be themed
after a traditional Norwegian
church, like the one seen in
World Showcase at Epcot®,
with hundreds of stave tiles
handcrafted from gingerbread.
FROZEN WONDERLAND
SPOTLIGHT: DISNEY’S
CONTEMPORARY RESORT
A look at the impeccable accommodations, fun-filled activities and
innovative, immense majesty of the spectacular Disney Resort hotel.
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hroughout the holiday season,
Disney’s Contemporary Resort is
transformed into a winter wonderland.
Inside, there’s a beautifully decorated
lobby, a special Frozen gingerbread
display. Outside, look for a 25-footdiameter Mickey wreath and a giant
Christmas tree visible as the Monorail
glides just beyond the Resort’s Grand
Canyon Concourse.
of the Florida weather by attending
holiday-themed pool parties and a
Christmas-themed Movie Under the Stars.
Decorate gingerbread houses, write
letters to Santa, and take advantage
The Resort rooms are sleek and modern
with pops of color to keep the room
bright and happy. The suites have elegant mahogany details, a comfortable
living room, dining area and kitchen to
give a cozy home-away-from-home feel.
No matter when you stay at Disney’s
Contemporary Resort, it definitely lives up
to its name, giving you a contemporary and
modern paradise to lounge and relax in.
After the holidays, Disney’s Contemporary
Resort changes back to its modern style.
The Resort has unique dining options
such as the spectacular California Grill,
the fresh Quick-Service Contempo Cafe,
and Character Dining at Chef Mickey’s.
Joseph Konopka, the Walt
Disney Imagineer behind the
gingerbread design, spent
time with a Character artist to
give your favorite Characters
from the film a makeover to
match the Mary Blair “it’s a small
world”® mosaic that serves
as a backdrop to the castle.
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SNOWFLAKES LIKE GLASS
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Every part of the set is designed
after bits and pieces from the
Frozen film right down to the
patterns on the fence, which
can be seen in the film when
Anna and Hans are singing
“Love Is an Open Door.”
SPECIAL TASTY TREAT...
Alongside a delicious collection
of cookies, like Pastry Chef Jeff
Barnes’ favorite Chocolate Chip
Peppermint Cookie, a special
Frozen dessert will be served
up to delighted Guests.
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A glimpse of a standard room at Disney's
Contemporary Resort.
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A whole new world of
PEPPY PASSHOLDER HOLIDAY RATES
Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort
Great rates start at $ 79 per night, plus tax, at Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort.
“There’s so
much to do!”
For stays most Sunday–Thursday nights now –11/21/14 and 11/29–12/11/14.
As a Guest of a select Walt Disney World ® Resort hotel you get complimentary transportation
to Downtown Disney® Area and all the Parks, and the the opportunity to reserve some
FastPass+* attractions, shows and more—up to 60 days before you arrive!
Other great rates available for stays 12/12–12/23/14. | Book by 12/20/14.
The number of rooms allocated for this offer is limited. Length-of-stay requirements may apply. Additional per-adult
charges may apply if more than two adults per room at Disney Value, Moderate and Deluxe Resorts. Cannot be
combined with any other discount or promotion. Passholder must present his/her valid adult Pass at check-in.
*Valid Theme Park admission and online registration required. Disney FastPass+ attractions and entertainment
experiences, the number of selections you can make and available arrival windows are limited.
And we’re
making it
easier to do it all.
Welcome to a whole new world of family fun in Hawai‘i. Welcome
to Aulani, winner of Travel + Leisure World’s Best
Awards 2014 for Top Family Hotel in the U.S.
Passholders save 30%* on stays most nights between
January 14 and March 23, 2015, if booked by March 23, 2015.
Visit DisneyAulani.com for information and reservations.
*
The number of rooms allocated for this offer is limited, and room availability may vary by dates of stay. Savings based on the non-discounted price of the same
room. Excludes Resort fees and taxes. Annual Passholder must present a valid Disneyland ® Resort or Walt Disney World ® Resort Annual Pass at check-in and must
stay in a room on the reservation. If a valid Annual Pass is not presented, the rack room rate will be charged for the duration of the stay. Not valid in combination
with any other discounts or offers. Offer excludes suites and 3-bedroom Grand Villas. Additional per-adult charges may apply if more than two (2) adults per room.
Limit two (2) rooms per reservation and subject to room occupancy limitations. Advance reservations required. Subject to restrictions and change without notice.