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8/11/08
--Fantasmic!, IllumiNations and SpectroMagic Performances Scaled Back?
--Of Luggage Tags and Fastpasses
--What Is This "Creek" Resort?
--Pin Backs That Don't Fall Off
--A T-Rex Update?
--Where Did Cinderella's Carrousel Originate?

8/4/08
--Splitting a 10-Day Pass Between Two People?
--Boating to Epcot from Riverside?
--What Will Be Open at Pleasure Island?
--How Do Tickets with the No Expiration Option Affect the Dining Plan?
--Value or Moderate Resorts with More Than Two Beds
--What Does That Morse Code Message on Spaceship Earth Say?

7/28/08
--Bus Service and Best Location at Pop Century
--Riding Horseback at the World
--The Mystery Tower next to the Contemporary
--How to Get a Guest Assistance Card
--Correct Size of Moderate Resorts' Rooms
--Tipping Housekeeping/Offsite Visitors at Extra Magic Hours

7/21/08
7/14/08

--Who Is Stacey? / Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Inversions
--Are There Any Disney "Anitas?"
--Advice for Switching Resorts Mid-Trip
--Ordering Groceries for Resort Delivery
--How Far Is the Walk around Epcot's World Showcase?
--Clues in Image of Cinderella Castle on Old Ticket?

7/7/08
--Is There a Charge for Parking or Cars Entering Property?
--Walt Disney's Family
--Test Track's Speed Compared to Disneyland's Rocket Rods?
--How Could Resorts Be Booked Solid During Slower Weeks?
--What Happened to These Two Resorts?
--Magical Express, Luggage Service and Resort Check-In Explained

6/30/08
--Is A Park Hopper Pass Necessary to Leave and Reenter the Same Day?
--Southwest Airlines and Magical Express
--Where Were Soarin's Scenes Filmed?
--Can You Walk from Shades of Green to the Magic Kingdom?
--What Happened to the David Copperfield Project at the Studios?
--Buying Fastpasses on Ebay

6/23/08
--Adding the "No Expiration" Option to a Partially-Used Ticket
--Caribbean Beach Resort Getting Another Renovation?
--The Drops on Disneyland's Pirates of the Caribbean
--Annual Pass Prices Different on Disney Site?
--Can Any Fireworks Be Seen from Downtown Disney?
--What Dinner Show Was This?

6/16/08
--Alcohol in the Magic Kingdom
--Is It "Toy Story Mania" or "Toy Story Midway Mania?"
--Magic Kingdom History 101
--A Haunted Mansion Holiday Overlay?
--Which Rides Have Single Rider Lines?
--Does Dumbo Have a "No Adults without a Child" Policy?

6/9/08
--Who Are These Streetmosphere Performers at the Studios?
--Soarin's Show Music
--Where in the World Can You Sample Foreign Coke Products?
--What Was This Poly Restaurant Called?
--Who Is the Voice Of Abraham Lincoln?
--Where to Purchase the Teas Served at the Grand Floridian

6/2/08
--The Apartments in Disneyland
--What Happened to Pam Brody?
--Was Walt Disney Accused of Being a Communist?
--What Is the Next "Celebration" for WDW?
--Where Are All the Seagulls?
--What Became of the Chinese Theme Park?

5/26/08
--Who Is This Main Street Character?
--Closest Dialysis Facility?
--An Imagineering Field Guide to the Studios?
--Difficulty of Getting DVC Reservations at Non-Home DVC Resorts

--Marco Polo Land?
--Who Put the "WED" in WEDway?

5/19/08
--Can the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique Style All Kinds of Hair Types?
--Dry Cleaning Services
--Where Is the Garden Town Cafe?
--What Happened to the Wilson World Resort?
--Is World Showcase Closing?
--Is Toy Story Midway Mania Officially Open?
--More About the YOMD Prizes and the Tower of Terror's Drop Shafts

5/12/08
5/5/08
--What Is a Soft Opening, and How Does It Benefit Disney?
--Which Group Did the Flyovers in April?
--What Is the Significance of Soarin's Flight Number?
--What Was This Aladdin-Themed Restaurant?
--The New "Tiered" Pricing for the Parties: Discounts and "Premium" Nights
--Who Actually Wins the Year of a Million Dreams Prizes?

4/28/08
--How Likely Is It That WDW Will Add More Christmas Parties?
--Which of the Value Resorts Have the Largest Rooms?
--Which Beverages Are Included in the Basic Dining Plan?
--Has the Partners Statue Always Faced Main Street?
--When Is "Love Bug" Season in Florida?
--Are There Any Tributes to Ub Iwerks at the World?

4/21/08
--Anita's Favorite Rides and Attractions
--Is Tink Real?
--Where to Get a Counter Service Breakfast at Epcot
--What's That Mission: Space Song?
--How a "Hard Ticket" Event Works
--How Many "Elevator Shafts" on the Tower of Terror?

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June 9, 2008

Who Are These Streetmosphere Performers at the Studios?
Soarin's Show Music
Where in the World Can You Sample Foreign Coke Products?
What Was This Poly Restaurant Called?
Who Is the Voice Of Abraham Lincoln?
Where to Purchase the Teas Served at the Grand Floridian

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Lynne writes:

Hello, Anita. Your column is TOPS!

This is a question about the Streetmosphere actors in Disney's Hollywood Studios. There are three very funny comic performers that do several routines together on Hollywood Boulevard each day that remind me of the Three Stooges. I always look forward to seeing them when I visit, but who are they?

Hi Lynne!

You didn't give me much of a description to go on, but I'll take an educated guess. There are quite a few Studios Streetmosphere characters, but I think you may be referring to Hollywood Public Works. This troupe is three guys dressed as plumbers, electricians and sewer workers, who do a hilarious show involving people from the audience. I've seen them most often on Sunset Boulevard, but that's the cool thing about Streetmosphere --you never know where they might turn up! By name, the characters are Boss Gus Goobleman, Frederick Lewenowsky, Sparky Sparks, and sometimes subbing for other members, Frankie Scottkey. Does that sound like who you remember seeing?

A.A.

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Robyn writes:

Any idea what the musical arrangement is that plays on Soarin'? The music you hear matches the breathtaking ride! Can it be purchased on either CD or iTunes? Love your column! Thank you.

Hi Robyn!

The score for Soarin' is called, appropriately enough, "Soarin'." It's an original composition by Jerry Goldsmith, the prolific film and television composer. It's available on the CD, "Music from Disney's California Adventure" as well as "The Walt Disney World Official Album."

Happy listening!

A.A.

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Rebecca writes:

Hi Anita! Thank you for making my Monday mornings exciting! Your column is the first thing I look at every Monday!

My question is an interesting one. I know that the theme parks sell Coke products. I also remember seeing somewhere that Epcot has a place where you can try Coke products from around the world for free. Does this still exist, and where is it located? I looked all over for it on my last trip to the World and couldn't find it! Thank you so much for what you do!

Hi Rebecca!

It was hiding in plain sight! It's called Club Cool, and it's located on the west side of the Innoventions Plaza Fountain in Epcot's Future World. To find it, when you enter the park from the front gates, stay to the right, walk past Spaceship Earth and head toward the fountain. On the right side of the walkway, you'll see the Club Cool sign. Walk right in and start sampling!

Weird Tip of the Week: I once used the Italian drink, Beverly, to get some Norwegian red wine out of a white blouse after I had spilled it on myself. No, really! I swear it works!

A.A.

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AJ writes:

Do you remember the name of the restaurant located at the Poly which was on the ground I think just off the main building, I believe in the direction of the Ticket and Transportation Center? It has been gone for probably at least 10 yrs.

Hi AJ!

It sounds like the Tangeroa Terrace to me. The restaurant closed in June 1996. In 2006, when Captain Cook's underwent an extensive refurbishment, the Tangeroa Terrace served as a temporary "grab and go" snack bar, but is usually only used for the occasional private function.

A.A.

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Rebecca writes:

Is the voice of Abraham Lincoln at the Hall of Presidents, character actor Royal Dano? I have always thought it was, but just wanted to double check.

Thanks so much for all the valuable time and effort you put into your answers.

Hi Rebecca!

Royal Dano was the original voice of Abraham Lincoln in the Hall of Presidents, but was replaced by veteran Disney voice actor Pete Renoudet in 1993 when the show was reworked.

A.A.

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Valene writes:

I'm curious to see if you have this answer. I went to the Garden View Lounge for Afternoon Tea the day before my wedding last week. I had the Eros tea and enjoyed it so much I wanted to buy some. I didn't really look hard at the Grand Floridian but didn't see anything that really caught my eye. I went to the Twinings store at the UK Pavilion at Epcot and asked the cast member if they sold the Eros tea that's served in the Grand Floridian. I assumed the tea was all Twinings, but I guess not since he wasn't sure what I was talking about. Where can I buy some of the Eros tea? Thanks!

Hi Valene!

The teas currently used at the Garden View Lounge are from a Canadian company called "T." I found Eros tea under "Black Tea" on their website. The URL is www.tealeaves.com. The phone number is 604-878-3000. It's a blend of orange, vanilla and Ceylon tea, and it sounds yummy! I'll have to try it next time I have tea there. One of my favorite restaurants, Artist Point at the Wilderness Lodge, also serves "T" brand tea.

Happy brewing, and congratulations on your recent wedding!

A.A.

 

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