9/30
Jay Rasulo of Disneyland Paris is the new president of Walt Disney Theme Parks and Resorts
James A. (Jay) Rasulo a 17-year veteran of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) and chairman and chief executive officer of Euro Disney S.C.A. has been promoted to president of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts worldwide, it was announced today by Disney Chairman and CEO Michael D. Eisner and Disney President and COO Robert A. Iger.

“Jay has been instrumental in making Disneyland Resort Paris the most popular tourist destination in Europe,” said Eisner. “His vision and extensive experience in the international arena will be invaluable as we continue to grow the business globally.” Iger added, “Jay has an exceptional understanding of our brand and the complexities of the parks and resorts business. His talents as a strategic thinker, accomplished leader and effective operator combine to make Jay the perfect person to lead the parks and resorts group.”

“This is one of the most exciting challenges of my 17 years with Disney. I’m honored to have this opportunity to lead a fantastic team and look forward to sharing the Disney magic around the world as we continue to grow our parks and resorts business,” said Rasulo, who will be based in Burbank, California.

In his new role, Rasulo, 46, whose appointment will be effective immediately, will oversee the company’s theme parks and resorts, the Disney Cruise Line, Disney Regional Entertainment, Walt Disney Imagineering and Anaheim Sports Inc., management company for Major League Baseball’s Anaheim Angels and the National Hockey League's Mighty Ducks. In addition, he will be responsible for the business’ long-term growth and international expansion initiatives, including the opening of Hong Kong Disneyland.

“Beginning with Walt Disney Word veteran Al Weiss along with Matt Ouimet of Disney Cruise Line, Cynthia Harriss of Disneyland, Don Goodman and Marty Sklar of Imagineering, Mas Imai of Walt Disney Attractions Japan, Don Robinson in Hong Kong and Regynald Washington of the ESPN Zone, we have an exceptional group of talented leaders to steer us through these challenging times. Through an extraordinary level of guest service and creativity, this team has positioned us to further capitalize on the great assets the company has built,” Eisner added.

Rasulo joined the Walt Disney Company in 1986 in Corporate Strategic Planning where he led strategy development for all real estate-based businesses in The Walt Disney Company portfolio. He was senior vice president of Corporate Alliances from 1993 - 1995, organizing the sponsorship activities into a companywide strategic business unit. Rasulo also spent three years with the Disney Regional Entertainment business where he was part of the development of ESPN Zone. In 1998 he moved to Paris to assume the position of executive vice president, Euro Disney S.C.A.

In May of 2000, Rasulo was named Chairman and CEO of Euro Disney, S.C.A. and has been an integral part of the many growth initiatives that transformed Disneyland Paris into the top tourist destination in Europe. Just this year, Rasulo marked the beginning of a new and exciting era for the Disneyland Resort Paris with the opening of its second park, Walt Disney Studios. In January of 2001 he welcomed the 100 millionth guest to the Disneyland Paris Park which celebrated it’s 10th anniversary this year.

During his tenure at Disneyland Resort Paris, Rasulo oversaw a massive period of real estate development and signed four major hotel deals with European tour operators and hotel chains for the construction of two thousand new hotel rooms on the Euro Disney property and surrounding area. Also under his leadership, the Disney Village retail, entertainment and dining center has expanded dramatically and seen record levels of revenue.

Rasulo succeeds Paul Pressler, who has become president and chief executive officer of Gap Inc. An international search for Rasulo’s replacement is under way and in the interim he will continue to oversee Euro Disney operations until a successor is named.

A native New Yorker, Rasulo graduated from Columbia in 1978 with a degree in economics. He went on to earn both a MA in Economics in 1982 and an MBA at the University of Chicago in 1984. Rasulo is bi-lingual in English and French.  

9/27
Dasani Water to Replace Zephyrhills Water At Disney Parks

Coca-Cola Co. on Monday said its Dasani brand would become the exclusive bottled water sold at Walt Disney Co.'s U.S. parks and resorts, expanding a multiyear marketing partnership.
The world's No. 1 soft drink company, which is under pressure to boost beverage sales in the all-important North American market, noted that Dasani also would be served on the Disney Cruise Line.
Under the terms of the agreement, Atlanta-based Coca-Cola will expand Dasani advertising on ABC-TV, ESPN, Lifetime and other Disney media properties. The brand also will become an associate sponsor of the Walt Disney World Marathon.
 

9/27
Paul Pressler Leaves Disney
September 26, 2002 -- Gap Inc. (NYSE:GPS) today announced that Paul Pressler, a 15-year veteran of The Walt Disney Company and Chairman of its global theme park and resorts division, has been named President and Chief Executive Officer of Gap Inc., effective immediately.

Mr. Pressler, 46, succeeds outgoing CEO Millard S. Drexler, who announced in May his plans to retire as soon as his replacement was hired.

Commenting on the announcement, Gap Inc. Chairman and Founder Donald Fisher said: "We conducted a comprehensive search for new leadership and were compelled by Paul's track record and depth of experience in marketing one of the world's most beloved brands.

"Paul knows how to lead creative, customer-focused organizations and manage and grow complex businesses both in the United States and internationally," Mr. Fisher said. "We are incredibly pleased with the outcome of our search and are greatly looking forward to having Paul lead the company."

Mr. Fisher said he intends to recommend to Gap Inc.'s Board of Directors that Mr. Pressler be appointed a director.

As chairman of Disney's world-renowned theme parks and resorts, Mr. Pressler was responsible for the growth, brand development and operations of Disney's six US-based theme parks in California and Florida, and four international sites in Paris and Tokyo, as well as for the development of Disney's eleventh theme park in Hong Kong. With revenues of over $6 billion, the division also includes more than 22 hotels, two cruise ships and Walt Disney Imagineering, the division that creates, designs and builds these assets.

Previously, Mr. Pressler served as president of the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif., where he led the complex expansion of Disney's original theme park and a massive urban renewal of the Anaheim area. Mr. Pressler came to Disneyland from The Disney Stores, where he was president for three years. During his tenure, The Disney Stores grew from 160 to 335 in eight countries around the world.

Of his appointment, Mr. Pressler commented, "I am honored to have the opportunity to lead the many talented people at Gap Inc. Together, we will continue the great legacy of the Gap, Old Navy and Banana Republic brands, while creating a new and exciting vision of the future."

Mr. Pressler started at Disney in 1987 as Senior Vice President, Product Licensing, and was promoted to Senior Vice President, Consumer Products, in 1990. Prior to joining Disney, he held various branding and marketing positions at Remco Toys, Mego Toys and Kenner-Parker.  

9/25
Cast Pin Party - January 2003
Walt Disney Worlds next Cast Pin Party will be in January 2003!
Here's a quick look at what's in store....
See the latest in Disney Pins from Walt Disney World and Disneyland.
Pin Traders lounge - come and trade with fellow cast members to find that one pin you are missing!
Everyone receives a Free Pin just for attending!
So keep watching, we'll post more details as they become available!
 

9/25
Trading Times at World of Disney
Downtown Disney is pleased to bring you Pin Trading at World of Disney!
The World of Disney will host Pin Trading for our Guests in the Villains room at the trading table. Guests will be permitted up to 2 trades from the pin book, which contains refreshed pins and even some Cast Lanyard exclusives!
This special trading time will take place daily at 2:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., so join the fun, and bring a friend!
 

9/25
Mickey's Pin Trading Nights Reminder
Mickey's Pin Trading Nights take place Fridays at Disney's Contemporary Resort, Sundays at Disney's Boardwalk Resort, and now Thursdays at Disney's All-Star Sports Resort!
 

9/25
100 Years Of Magic Has Been Extended
Walt Disney World has decided to extend the 100 Years of Magic Celebration through Feb. 28, 2003, because it has been a fabulous hit with the guests. The celebration, while centered at the Disney-MGM Studios, has touched all Walt Disney World areas and Cast Members.
This celebration is meant to honor Walt Disney, the man who dreamed the ideas and concepts you continue to make a reality. Walt Disney would be proud of everyone for overwhelmingly supporting and celebrating the heritage and traditions he founded.

9/25
Pleasure Island to host Latin bands Sept. 25-26


Pleasure Island will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with two nights of live Latin music Sept. 25-26.
The Latin band Caliente will perform on Sept. 25, and Mamajuana will appear on Sept. 26. Both bands will play sets on the West End Stage at 7:45 p.m., 9 p.m., 10:30 p.m. and midnight.
The festivities will include an extended fireworks show at midnight.
 

9/26
Star Spangled Pin Event Open Edition Pins Back In Stock
Open Edition pins from the Star Spangled pin event were reordered to fulfill the great demand. These pins will be available exclusively at Disney's Contemporary Resort on Friday, September 20 during Mickey's Pin Trading Nights from 7:00pm-10:00pm.

9/24
 Mickey and the Beanstalk 55th Anniversary Pin
  September 27, 2002
LE  2500  $10.50
Release locations to be announced

Conceptual Artwork Final pin may be different

9/24
2nd Hidden Mickey Pin
Part of Disney's new 6 pin "Hidden Mickey" exclusive pin series! Available only at the new Pin Trading Porch at Island Mercantile at Disney's Animal Kingdom!
Animal Kingdom today said wristbands will be used
 September 26, 2002
LE  2000  $8.50

 

9/23
Walt Disney World & Steiff celebrate 100 Years of Teddy Bear at Epcot
November 22-24 Epcot will present a doubly wonderful occasion sure to warm your heart. This fun filled celebration marks a century of Disney magic and the equally enchanting 100 Year tradition of lovable Steiff Teddy Bears. In addition to exclusive limited edition Steiff Bears available for purchase.
Walt Disney World Costuming has exquisitely dressed ten one of a kind Steiff Bears in the theme of Mickey Through the Years.
Exclusive shopping featuring limited edition and new bears at the World of Steiff Shop.
Steiff premier unveiling
For the first time ever in North America Steiff will give on-site Teddy Bear Making demonstrations.
An appearance by Tweed Roosevelt great grandson of Theodore Roosevelt, where he will tell the "true story of the Teddy Bear.
Live auction featuring Walt Disney  World Costuming's one of a kind Steiff Bears in the theme of Mickey Through The Years.

An exhibition of the history of the 100 Years of Steiff never before displayed vintage bears together like the 1925 Harlequin and the 1912 Titanic Bear.
Event package includes welcome breakfast, VIP Illuminations viewing with dessert and coffee and a closing banquet.

"Richard" As Mickey Mouse in The brave Little Tailor.

"Richard" will be released as a limited edition in three sizes 30cm, 60cm and 80cm. Each bear will include a porcelain ornament commemorating the event.
For More information contact Walt Disney World Event Services at 407-827-7600

9/23
Official Disney Meet At Allstar Sport 9/19
Here are a few pictures Bill took of all the pin traders.


 

Thanks Bill

9/22
Seminar  Gift Pin
This pin was given to people who asked a question of the Disney Design Group both Sat. & Sunday at the seminar. This pin is backstamped with the pin celebration 2002 logo LE 2000. At the end of the seminar everyone attending was given one of these pins. Over 2 days I hear not more than 300 were given out.

9/22
Remaining Pins from Event
I am hearing the remaining pins from this Sept pin event will be sent WDW wide sometime this week. At 3pm 9/22 all pins from each day were still available.

9/22
Imagination Figment Opening Team 2002 Pin
This pin was given to the opening team of the Journey into Imagination attraction.
Only 400 of these pins were made.

9/21
WDW Pin Event Schedule
November 17-21-- "Rescue Captain Mickey"
Disney Cruise line
December 07, 2002--"Spectacle of Pins"
Disney-MGM Studios
February 2003--"Parti Gras"
Disney's Animal Kingdom
June 2003--"Mickey's Toon Town of Pins"
Magic Kingdom
September 2003--"Disney's Pin Celebration"
WDW
 

9/21
Custom Tee-Shirt Seen AT WDW
As I was walking at Epcot today I saw a few people wearing this GREAT Tee-Shirt they had made last night.
Pin Event  $50
Park Admission $53
6 Hours Waiting In Line To Buy Pins
Priceless

9/21
Day 3 Pin Releases

You can see and talk to The Disney Design group Sunday 10-12 & 1-3pm
Artists In Attendance at Imagination Atrium
Ron Burrage
Michelle Morrow
Martha Widener
Randy Noble
Mark Seppala
Ralph Kent
Jeff Ebersohl
Richard Sznerch
 
LE 3500

This pin has Martha Widener as the artist backstamped this is an error actually Costa Alavezos designed this pin.



Open Edition

9/21
Today's Pin Releases

Today was a better day  Epcot added 14 more registers but I did notice many people did not return for day 2. Most all pin released on day 1 and day 2 were available on day 2 at 3 pm.
Day 2 pin pursuit maps ran out early in the day.. Very disappointing! All that could be said was "Nothing we can do about it". Some people who were lucky enough to get a map did not get the completer pin, seems there was not enough completer pins for the maps given out.
Day 2





LE 3000
Trapped Figment

9/20
Day 1 of the Sept. Pin Event
In a few words very very long lines, hot and crowded. Very little trading area.. Oh did I say long and SLOW lines? Yep a 5+ hours in a line to buy limited edition's



Below are some of the pins released today.
Pins released









Limited 3500
Maleficent Dragon
Hag with Jeweled Apple
Jafar as Swaying Snake
Mim spinner
Willie as Pink Bunny
Ursula as Vanessa
Fantasia's Pegasus
Search For Imagination Logo
LE Build a pin
Maleficent and Goons
Limited 2000
Double Pins
Mickey & Seal
Minnie&Fifi
Pluto &Jr.
Goofy & Wilbur
Donald & Chip & Dale

Thanks for the help Kelli & Jul

9/19
Sept. Pin Event Package Gift
This was given to the people who are purchased the pin event package. Also Friday morning at breakfast they will be giving another gift. This Spaceship Earth is silver about 9" tall and comes with a LE 2500 "Walt With" Figment pin.

Many of the musical Figment Framed sets were damaged either bad frames or bad matting.
The Figment statue's will not be in for this event and will have to be mailed to guests
Another special Gift will be given to event package holders Friday Morning
Figment box set & Jiminy boxed set all pins in both of these sets are individually numbered
 

9/19
Disneyana Marie Osmond Doll Pin

Special Events will be sending out the remaining Adora Belle/Beau
Disneyana pins to those conventionears that weren't able to have their
doll signed by Marie Osmond and didn't get a pin. Special Events kept a
list of those who got their pins and were able to have their dolls
signed so those attendees will not be getting pins in the mail. The
pins should got out in within the next few weeks.

9/18
1st Day of Fall - Belle
Belle represents the first day of fall in this limited edition pin.Resort: Walt Disney World
Released: September 21, 2002
Edition Size: 3500
 Retail Price: $8.50
 

9/18
Look at Pasta Piazza
Figment will be greeting you as you enter Pasta Piazza.
The Scream Banners are in place and the cash registers are ready to ring up those pins.

Well Dizneypins.com is set up and ready to report to all of you what is going on at WDW.

9/17
Monsters Inc. DVD Release Pin
This pin was releassed today at WDW LE 3500  $10.50

Compliments of Ken

9/15
Surprise LE 1000 6 Pin Train Set
These pins were released today 9/15 at 6 locations, County Bounty, Expo Hall, Briar Patch these are at Magic Kingdom and Poly. pin cart, Contemp. pin area and Grand Floridian, m/mouse Mercantile. Each pin sells for $8.50, each pin has a 1of 6..2of 6...3of6.. and so on.


 

9/15
Nightmare Before Christmas Fans
Sunday Sept. 15th you will find 12 NEW Nightmare Before Christmas pins at WDW. These open edition pins will be sold at Disney's Pin Traders, Mickey's Groove and County Bounty. Jack, Sally, Zero, Mayor, Dr. Fink, Oogie, Lock, Shock, Barrel, Corpse with Kid, Vampire #1, Jack as Santa


Compliments of Vince  

9/14
Poncho Mickey
This pin is scheduled to be released this month. This pin is Mickey dressed in the traditional yellow poncho. I wonder if we might see it at the Pin event?

 

9/14
Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa to debut Spring 2004

Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa is the new name for the former Disney Institute.
Named for Saratoga Springs, N.Y., the resort will be themed after a popular summer retreat in the Northeastern United States.
Workers are removing several existing town homes facing the Downtown Disney area to make way for the 184 proposed Disney Vacation club ownership accommodations, which are scheduled to open in Spring 2004.

9/13
Epcot's 20th Birthday Pins
On October 1st help Celebrate 20 years of Discovery at Epcot.
To celebrate you will find 3 limited edition pins being released at Epcot exclusively. One pin will have Mickey, one will have Figment and one will have Spaceship Earth with the monorail. These pins are all 3000 and 3500

9/13
Monsters Inc Pins Delayed
These 5 pins were to come out on Sept. 17th but have been delayed to late Sept.
 LE 5000 Boo's Door pin  also the 4 NEW open edition pins Roz, Waternose and 2 Boo pins.  

9/13
Special Offer On Cast Member Hat Box Pins

During the month of September, Company D will be featuring all Hat Box Pins now priced at $3.99 (regularly $8.00). Limited quantities of Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Goofy, Pluto and Jiminy pins are available for cast members only.
Cast Members and other employees of the Walt Disney World Resort receive an additional discount.

9/12
Comic Strip Series #11
This LE 3500 will be released on Sept. 15th and will sell for $12.50. It will be released at These locations: All-Star Resorts, Contemporary Resort, Boardwalk Resort, Island Mercantile, Disney's Pin Traders, Exposition Hall, Pin Central, and Sorcerer's Hat.

9/10
Star Spangled Pin Event - Replacement Pin Update
Replacement Mickey & Minnie United light up and musical pins and the Walt Disney pin from the Star Spangled Pin Event will be available for pick-up at Epcot's Pin Celebration September 20-22, 2002. Please stop by the Pin Information booth located at Innoventions West in Future World for your replacement pins.

Replacement pins are available to guests who returned their defective pins at Mickey's Star Spangled Pin Event or called the Guest Service telephone number before July 19th. For those guests that called before July 19th and did not return their pins, please remember to bring your damaged pins with you to receive a replacement. Those guests not planning to attend the Epcot Pin Celebration will be contacted by the Special Events team.

9/10
Walt Disney World Resort Will Observe Sept. 11 Anniversary
On Sept. 11, 2001, Walt Disney World Cast Members and guests joined the world in shock as terrorist attacks in New York, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania took the lives of more than 3,000 people.

On Sept. 11, 2002, the company will remember that day by observing a moment of silence at noon and flying theme park and resort American flags at half-staff.

The moment of silence will be observed at the Magic Kingdom Park, Epcot, the Disney-MGM Studios, Disney's Animal Kingdom, Typhoon Lagoon, Blizzard Beach and the Downtown Disney area.

The observance will begin with a special greeting, continue with several seconds of silence and end with a recording of "God Bless America," to which guests will be invited to sing along.

Each area's entertainment schedule will list the Sept. 11 observance. The Magic Kingdom Park also will feature an enhanced flag retreat ceremony, and Voices of Liberty and American Vybe will perform patriotic music in the American Adventure rotunda at Epcot.

9/9
Night Of Joy Pin
This pin was released at Magic Kingdom's Night Of Joy Sept 6-7, 2002
This pin sold for sold for $8.50

 

9/9
Wolfgang Puck honors Sept. 11, 2001

On Sept. 11, Wolfgang Puck Grand Cafe at Downtown Disney West Side will host a special complimentary breakfast to honor the one-year anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001.
The Doc and Johnny Morning Show, from local radio station XL 106.7 FM, will host a memorial radio broadcast from the event. The broadcast will feature a "town hall" format that will allow guests dining at Wolfgang Puck Grand Cafe to talk about the Sept. 11, 2001 tragedy and discuss their memories.
The event is open to everyone from 6-11 a.m. No reservations are required.
For more information, call Wolfgang Puck Grand Cafe at (407) 938-9653.

9/8
Are You Ready For Monsters Inc.?
  As Monsters Inc. will be released on DVD & Video on late Sept. you will find a few new pins also. On late Sept. you will find at WDW a new LE 3500 Monsters Inc. pin for the release of this movie on DVD & Video, you will also find 4 NEW open edition pins on the same day. Roz, Waternose and 2 Boo pins.
These 4 open edition pins will be found property wide late Sept
 

9/6
Walt Disney World Changes Admission Prices

 (Effective Sept. 8, 2002)
One-day, One-park ticket (to Magic Kingdom OR Epcot OR Disney-MGM Studios OR Disney's Animal Kingdom):
$50.00 (Ages 10+); $40.00 (Ages 3-9)
~ Four-Day Park-Hopper:
199.00 (Ages 10+); 159.00 (Ages 3-9)
@ Park-Hopper Plus Pass (5-Day):
259.00 (Ages 10+); 208.00 (Ages 3-9)
# Theme Park Annual Pass:
369.00 (Ages 10+); 314.00 (Ages 3-9)
# Florida Resident Theme Park Annual Pass:
299.00 (Ages 10+); 254.00 (Ages 3-9)
^ Premium Annual Pass:
489.00 (Ages 10+); 416.00 (Ages 3-9)
^ Florida Resident Premium Annual Pass:
399.00 (Ages 10+); 339.00 (Ages 3-9)
& Water Parks 1-Day:
31.00 (Ages 10+); 25.00 (Ages 3-9)
* Pleasure Island 1-Evening/Annual:
19.95/54.95 (18 & up)
> Disney's Wide World of Sports:
9.11 (Ages 10+); 7.01 (Ages 3-9)
DisneyQuest:
31.00 (Ages 10+); 25.00 (Ages 3-9)
Cirque du Soleil:
67.00 (Ages 10+); 39.00 (Ages 3-9)
(Prices do not include tax and are subject to change. Theme park parking is $7 for non-resort guests.)
~ Provides admission to Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney-MGM Studios and Disney's Animal Kingdom on any 4 days, any combination of parks on a day. Also available: 5-Day Ticket.
@ Provides admission to Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney-MGM Studios, Disney's Animal Kingdom, on any five days, any combination of parks on a day, plus two visits to choice of: Blizzard Beach, Typhoon Lagoon, Downtown Disney Pleasure Island or Disney's Wide World of Sports. Also available: 6-Day and 7-Day Passes.
# Provides admission to Disney-MGM Studios, Epcot, Magic Kingdom and Disney's Animal Kingdom for one year from date of voucher redemption.
^ Provides admission to Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney-MGM Studios and Disney's Animal Kingdom, plus Blizzard Beach, Typhoon Lagoon, Downtown Disney Pleasure Island, DisneyQuest and Disney's Wide World of Sports for one year from date of voucher redemption.
& Provides one-day admission to Typhoon Lagoon OR Blizzard Beach for designated time period.
* Provides admission to Downtown Disney Pleasure Island and all clubs on evening of visit.
> Provides general admission to Disney's Wide World of Sports complex. (Does not include Premium Events.)
(All prices subject to Florida sales tax; ages under 3 gain free admission.)

Walt Disney World Guests Save When They Buy Tickets Before Leaving Home

Walt Disney World Resort has unveiled a new, advance-purchase program that offers substantial savings on multi-day tickets for its four theme parks.
With the Advance Purchase Savings program, beginning Sunday, Sept. 8, guests who buy tickets before they leave home can save up to $12 on select multi-day Park Hopper tickets, versus the price for the same ticket at the theme park gate.
The savings add up. For instance, a family of four that buys 5-Day Park Hopper tickets before leaving home will save $48.
“Our new Advance Purchase Savings program makes the good value of a Disney World vacation even better for those who do a little more planning,” said Al Weiss, president of Walt Disney World Resort. “By purchasing multi-day Disney tickets before they leave home, our guests can realize substantial savings.”
Advance Purchase Savings are available for select Park Hopper, Park Hopper Plus and Ultimate Park Hopper tickets.
While still at home, guests can purchase multi-day tickets online at disneyworld.com, by calling 407/W-DISNEY, at participating Disney Stores outside of Florida or through a travel agent. The ticket savings are included when guests purchase select Walt Disney World vacation packages before leaving home.
Examples of the savings:
4-Day Park Hopper (ages 10 and older) purchased at gate: $199
4-Day Park Hopper (ages 10 and older) purchased in advance: $192 …a savings of $7
5-Day Park Hopper (ages 10 and older) purchased at gate: $229
5-Day Park Hopper (ages 10 and older) purchased in advance: $217 …a savings of $12

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About Walt Disney World Multi-Day Tickets
4-DAY PARK HOPPER -- Provides admission to all four theme parks on any four days, and any combination of parks in a day. Also available: 5-Day Park Hopper tickets.
5-DAY PARK HOPPER PLUS -- Provides admission to all four theme parks on any five days, and any combination of parks in a day, plus two visits to a choice of Disney’s Blizzard Beach water park, Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park, Downtown Disney Pleasure Island or Disney’s Wide World of Sports complex. Also available: 6-, 7-Day Park Hopper Plus tickets.
ULTIMATE PARK HOPPER -- Available only to guests staying at a Walt Disney World resort, provides unlimited admission from the time of check-in through the day of check-out to all four theme parks, two water parks, Downtown Disney Pleasure Island, Disney’s Wide World of Sports complex and DisneyQuest indoor interactive theme park.

Florida Residents Special
 

It’s a deal as sweet as apple cider in fall: Florida residents can save big -- nearly half-off -- this fall with Play 4 Days, a special ticket offer announced today by Walt Disney World Resort.
Play 4 Days treats Florida residents to four days of park hopper privileges among the four Disney theme parks for only $109 per person, plus tax.
Here are the money-saving details:
Good for Walt Disney World theme park visits Sept. 6 through Nov. 17, 2002.
Provides unlimited park hopper privileges on the days used. That means multipark visits in one day -- if the guest wishes -- and three more days to do the same thing.
Available to Florida residents only; proof of residency for each guest required.
Purchase at Disney theme parks and other locations, such as Florida AAA offices and Florida Disney Stores.
“Play 4 Days makes the already great value of a Disney World vacation even sweeter for Floridians,” said Al Weiss, president of Walt Disney World Resort. “It’s our way of thanking home-state residents for their support. And it’s a way for them to save on a Disney getaway.”
Play 4 Days ticket holders will find Disney-MGM Studios, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Epcot and Magic Kingdom brimming with things to do, too. It’s the exciting homestretch of Disney’s 100 Years of Magic, a four-park celebration of the 100th anniversary of the birth of founder Walt Disney. New parades, live shows and attractions sparkle across the Vacation Kingdom now through Dec. 31, 2002.
In addition, Oct. 19-Nov. 17 are dates for the seventh annual Epcot International Food and Wine Festival, featuring international tasting stations, culinary demonstrations, an outdoor concert series and much more. And the daytime stars come out Nov. 9-10 for ABC Super Soap Weekend at Disney-MGM Studios.
For more information on Play 4 Days, guests can visit disneyworld.com/play4days or call 407/WDW-4DAYS.

9/7
Another Disneyana 2002 Pin
 For all of you looking to collect all the 2002 Disneyana Event pins here is another we have not had up before.

This pin was in the welcome package for the 2002 Disneyana Mystery.  It
came in a 4½ " x 3" leather-like notebook along with 2 notepads and a
pen.  The idea was for you to use this pad and your badge to solve the
"mystery".  The gold tone pin is in the shape of a star and looks like
Sheriff's badge.  It has a stick jewelry type back.  The 2002 Disneyana
Mystery Logo with a silhouette of Mickey in on the front.  The pin
measures 2 ½" from star tip to tip.  It reads "M. Mouse Private Ear" and
has 2 Mickey heads around the outside of the circle.  ©Disney on the
back.

9/6
Pleasure Island Film Festival Offers Flashback Favorites

The AMC Pleasure Island 24 Theatres will host The Pleasure Island Flashback film festival on Fridays and Saturdays from Sept. 6-Nov. 9.
Movie hits from the past will be shown each Friday and Saturday night during the festival. "Double Features" will include a film and its sequel.
To confirm show times and ticket prices, call (407) 827-1308 during the week of the scheduled showing.
Below are the currently scheduled film dates.
Sept. 6 and 7
Alien and Aliens "Double Feature," 10 p.m.
Sept. 13 and 14
Ferris Bueller's Day Off, midnight
Pretty in Pink, midnight
Sept. 20 and 21
Beetlejuice, midnight
City Slickers, midnight
Sept. 27 and 28
Raiders of the Lost Ark and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade "Double Feature," 10 p.m.
Oct. 4 and 5
The Goonies, midnight
The Princess Bride, midnight
Oct. 11 and 12
Big, midnight
Oct. 18 and 19
Jurassic Park, midnight
Terminator 2: Judgment Day, midnight
Oct. 25 and 26
To be announced
Nov. 1 and 2
Grease, midnight
Little Shop of Horrors, midnight
Nov. 8 and 9
Spaceballs, midnight
Young Frankenstein, midnight
 

9/6
Sept. "Walt With" Pin
This pin is scheduled to be released on Sept. 7th. This pin is a LE 5000 selling for $10.50 and will be available property wide.

9/6
Brave Heart ornament commemorates Sept. 11

You can show their support for the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, tragedies by purchasing a Christopher Radko Brave Heart Christmas ornament at various merchandise locations across property.
The heart-shaped ornaments cost $34 each and have glittery American flags painted on both sides. For each ornament sold, $1 will be donated to the American Red Cross' Liberty Fund, which helps those affected by the tragedy of Sept. 11, 2001.
The Brave Heart ornament is available at Heritage House in the Magic Kingdom Park; It's a Wonderful Shop at the Disney-MGM Studios and at Disney's Days of Christmas at Downtown Disney Marketplace.

9/5
Mickey's Groove Gets Ghoulish Makeover
Mickey's Groove at Downtown Disney West Side recently rethemed its décor for Halloween with displays featuring scenes and characters from the film The Nightmare Before Christmas.
The merchandise location now offers a wide assortment of Halloween merchandise such as costumes in youth and adult sizes, costume accessories, Halloween decorations and festive headwear. Currently, it's the only shop that carries the full line of Halloween merchandise available at the Walt Disney World Resort.
After Halloween, Mickey's Groove will offer Christmas and other seasonal merchandise.
Mickey's Groove is located next to the AMC Pleasure Island 24 Theatres, across from Planet Hollywood.

9/3
WDW's Grandparents Day Pin LE 3500
Will be released on Friday, September 6 at these locations: Disney's Pin Traders  , Exposition Hall  , Sorcerer's Hat , Pin Central  , Island Mercantile  , Disney's Contemporary Resort, Disney's Boardwalk Resort, and Disney's All-Star Music Resort. This pin will sell for $10.50

9/3

Cast ID pins - Available at Property Control
Currently, Disney has remaining quantities of "Figment" and "Captain Mickey" available, limited edition 3500, $5.00 each, no additional Cast discount available. This is a cast exclusive area.

9/2
WDW's Labor Day Pin LE 3500
 Released Monday, Sept 2nd. LE of 3500 $8.50 It was released at these locations: Island Mercantile, Disney's Pin Traders, Exposition Hall, Pin Central, and Sorcerer's Hat, Boardwalk and Allstar Resort.


Compliments of Bernie

9/1
WDW & DL CM's "Let Freedom Ring"
Commemorative Pin

The Walt Disney Company will present a special commemorative pin to all Disney Cast Members in appreciation for helping people in need nationally and locally since the attack on America on September 11, 2001. The commemorative pin, which will be distributed with paychecks on September 5, depicts a Liberty Bell with the words "Let Freedom Ring."
The Liberty Bell pin may be worn on September 11 only by cast members
Please take a few moments to recognize Cast Members for their outstanding service to our local community and our nation during the past year.
The Liberty Bell pin is not a Disney pin, and is not to be traded or worn on the pin trading lanyard.
The Liberty Bell pin will not be offered for sale to guests.

8/31
 999 Haunted Haunts Ball Magic Kingdom - October 30th
This event is sold-out
Here are some scans from this event's RSP brochure which were received by
Ken, Pati and Scott the ghostly guests.



This is from the auction page.
Silent Auction to be held in the Hall of Presidents!


Compliments of Ken, Pati, Scott

8/30
Animation Legends Series Pin #9
The 9th pin in this series released on Sept.1st. This pin is a LE 5000 and sells for $12.50. You can find it property wide.

 

9/1
New Fireman with Mickey Pin
This pin is showing up at WDW. Open edition and has a Fireman with Mickey.

I found this open edition Tinker Bell pin with sparkle wings and think it is new. Had been released at DL May 2001
   

9/3
MEDICAL ALERT ISSUED FOR ORANGE COUNTY
Updated September 3
Due to an increase of additional findings of West Nile (WN) virus detection in animals and birds, the Florida Department of Health (DOH) has extended a previous Medical Alert to included Brevard, Flagler, Osceola, Seminole and St. Johns counties. Medical alerts are also currently in effect for Escambia, Lake, Marion, Orange, Sumter and Volusia counties. Health officials want all citizens living in counties under the Medical Alert to take precautions against mosquito bites. A total of 11 counties are now included in this alert.
 

The Florida Department of Health announced the first human West Nile virus infection of 2002 in Florida. The patient is a resident of Sumter County, but had exposure to mosquitoes in Louisiana before contracting the illness. Because of the uncertainty about where the infection was acquired, and because of additional West Nile detections in animals, a medical alert was issued for Lake, Marion, Orange and Sumter counties. Medical alerts were issued last week for Escambia and Volusia counties.
Although The Walt Disney World® Resort property is treated for mosquitoes on a nightly basis, any medical alert issued by a public health unit should be taken seriously. Therefore, as a personal protective measure, Cast and guests are encouraged to take appropriate safeguarding measures to protect themselves from contact with mosquitoes.

As a precaution, Health Officials recommend lessening mosquito exposure by:

1. Covering up by wearing shoes, socks, long-sleeve shirts and long pants
2. Using insect repellents that contain DEET (diethyl-meta-tolumide) with approximately 30 percent active ingredients for adults and no more than 10 percent for children
3. Eliminating stagnant water
4. Ensuring proper screening around doors, windows, campers and tents

For additional information on the West Nile virus, contact the Florida Department of Health Disease Outbreak Information toll-free, automated, hotline at 1-888-880-5782 or visit their Web site at www.doh.state.fl.us, (Click on Epidemiology, then Health Topics.) Rotary-phone users are encouraged to call the Orange County Health Department at (407) 623-1180 for information.