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    Thumbs up Chilean Miners Coming to WDW {Merged Threads}

    Chilean miners are going to Disney

    Updated: Friday, 24 Dec 2010, 7:22 AM EST
    Published : Thursday, 23 Dec 2010, 9:53 PM EST


    ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. (WOFL FOX 35) - The rescued Chilean miners and their families will receive a free vacation to the happiest place on earth.

    In January, the miners and their families will be treated to a trip to a 6-night stay at Walt Disney World in Orlando.

    They will receive a hero's welcome as miners, their rescuers and immediate families will meet Disney characters, visit all four Walt Disney World theme parks and serve as honorary Grand Marshals of the Main Street, U.S.A. parade in Magic Kingdom. During their vacation in Florida they also will be treated to a $500 gift card per family, a group photo in front of Cinderella Castle and personal photo albums of their visit.

    The story of the miners was one of the most gripping stories of the year as the men were trapped 2,300 feet beneath the earth for 69 days. The men were pulled from the mine in what many considered a miracle rescue.

    The miners will be visiting Central Florida he Jan. 27-Feb. 2.
    Ed
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    Good for them. I was so glad to hear they were all safe.
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    Wow that is when we are going to be there.
    Very nice for the families.
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    Whoa! No way! Man, I hope I'm at the same park as them at least one day. I've gotta get my pic taken with them.
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    How nice for them! I hope they have a wonderful time!
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    I could only post 8. But you get the idea.

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    My 7yr old ds knows the story of the miners and thinks WDW is great for doing this for them. I think its pretty cool too!

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    We come home on the 24th. I'm a bit disappointed I won't get to see them! I hope they have a wonderful time!
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    Quote Originally Posted by MOJoe View Post


    I could only post 8. But you get the idea.



    (I had to delete one to put mine in. Haha.)
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    I'm wondering how long it will take standing in line for Dumbo before they wish there were stuck a mile beneath the earth again.
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    we'll be there then too!
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    Default Chilean Miners - staying?

    Just read that the Chilean Miners are going to be at WDW Jan 27 - Feb 2. We are going to be at WDW the same time frame. Just curious, has anyone heard where they are staying?

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    I doubt very much that Disney would release that information, for privacy/security reasons.

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    I thought that, too. I was just curious.
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    Does anyone know what their schedule will be (which day they'll be in the MK parade, etc.)?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Gator View Post
    I'm wondering how long it will take standing in line for Dumbo before they wish there were stuck a mile beneath the earth again.
    ~ Carolyn ~ aka "CANADA!"
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    We will be there the same time. Interesting. Would be fun to see them in a parade or anywhere for that matter.

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