Earthbound
30 Jun 04, 06:57 AM
MouseFest 2004 Cruise Events Announced -- Start off MouseFest with a 4-Night Cruise aboard the Disney Wonder beginning December 5! Join Deb Wills, Jennifer Watson and Dave Marx (PassPorter Guide Books) and Hidden Mickeys guide author Steve Barrett, for four days of sun, fun and relaxation. The festivities begin with a Bon Voyage Sail Away Party and continue throughout the cruise.
The Yacht Club Galley, located at Disney's Yacht Club Resort, will open for dinner hours (5-9 p.m.) as of July 1.
Soft drinks are now complimentary on the Disney Cruise Line. Sodas are available at the 24-hour beverage station on Deck 9 Aft and during meal hours at Topsider Buffet/Beach Blanket Buffet. Complimentary sodas will also be available on Castaway Cay at Cookie's Bar-B-Q and at the adult-only beach, Serenity Bay. Sodas will remain complimentary in full-service dining rooms.
The BoardWalk Villas are undergoing a major pipe replacement project now through the summer of 2005. No work is scheduled inside guest rooms, but there may be some noise on the 2nd and 3rd floors between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Downtown Disney News:
Disney Tails, a new store featuring products for pets, will open July 1 next to Pooh Corner in Downtown Disney Marketplace.
Wildlife artist Betsey M. Fowler will be at Downtown Disney July 2-4, from 10:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Look for her and her husband, Jim Fowler of the Mutual of Omaha Wild Kingdom show, near Arribas Brothers.
American Idol semi-finalist Kimberley Locke will be on hand to sign her new CD, "One Love," beginning at 3 p.m on July 5 at Downtown Disney West Side's Virgin Megastore. Starting July 1, if you purchase Locke's CD at the Virgin Megastore, you will get a VIP wristband that puts you at the head of the line at the signing event.
The US Postal Service unveiled four postage stamps depicting Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and other Disney characters last week. In addition to the stamps, stamped postal cards and stamped stationery are also now available.
The world's most advanced humanoid robot, ASIMO, will be at Epcot's World ShowPlace starting later this week. ASIMO, which stands for Advanced Step in Innovative Mobility, will perform 25-minute demonstrations showcasing its technical abilities, such as dancing, balancing on one leg, and walking backward. Dates and times for viewing ASIMO and learning more about robotic technology are:
July 1, 3, 5-8, 10-11: 2:30 p.m., 4 p.m., 5 p.m., 7 p.m.
July 4: 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m.
More information, including photos, can be found by visiting http://www.asimo.honda.com/
The Yacht Club Galley, located at Disney's Yacht Club Resort, will open for dinner hours (5-9 p.m.) as of July 1.
Soft drinks are now complimentary on the Disney Cruise Line. Sodas are available at the 24-hour beverage station on Deck 9 Aft and during meal hours at Topsider Buffet/Beach Blanket Buffet. Complimentary sodas will also be available on Castaway Cay at Cookie's Bar-B-Q and at the adult-only beach, Serenity Bay. Sodas will remain complimentary in full-service dining rooms.
The BoardWalk Villas are undergoing a major pipe replacement project now through the summer of 2005. No work is scheduled inside guest rooms, but there may be some noise on the 2nd and 3rd floors between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Downtown Disney News:
Disney Tails, a new store featuring products for pets, will open July 1 next to Pooh Corner in Downtown Disney Marketplace.
Wildlife artist Betsey M. Fowler will be at Downtown Disney July 2-4, from 10:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Look for her and her husband, Jim Fowler of the Mutual of Omaha Wild Kingdom show, near Arribas Brothers.
American Idol semi-finalist Kimberley Locke will be on hand to sign her new CD, "One Love," beginning at 3 p.m on July 5 at Downtown Disney West Side's Virgin Megastore. Starting July 1, if you purchase Locke's CD at the Virgin Megastore, you will get a VIP wristband that puts you at the head of the line at the signing event.
The US Postal Service unveiled four postage stamps depicting Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and other Disney characters last week. In addition to the stamps, stamped postal cards and stamped stationery are also now available.
The world's most advanced humanoid robot, ASIMO, will be at Epcot's World ShowPlace starting later this week. ASIMO, which stands for Advanced Step in Innovative Mobility, will perform 25-minute demonstrations showcasing its technical abilities, such as dancing, balancing on one leg, and walking backward. Dates and times for viewing ASIMO and learning more about robotic technology are:
July 1, 3, 5-8, 10-11: 2:30 p.m., 4 p.m., 5 p.m., 7 p.m.
July 4: 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m.
More information, including photos, can be found by visiting http://www.asimo.honda.com/