The air is heavy and temperatures are
high, school is back in session, and Labor Day is around the corner. While
we usher out another Summer, another INTERCOT Insider is arriving in your
mailbox. In this edition we cover the latest ways to save, take a closer
look at some over-looked entertainment, and check-out latest Disney park
calendars. Hang on to them hats and glasses, cause this here's the most
informative ride on the internet!
Editors Note: Due to a
system glitch, last months INTERCOT Insider may not have been delivered to
your email box. To read past issues, head to the
Insider Archive!
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Some of my favourite moments from all of
the fabulous Disneyworld vacations I have had, involve Street Performers.
They are at all of the parks, and spending the time to watch a performance
will provide such wonderful memories for years to come.
At the Magic Kingdom you might be greeted by the Mayor, or serenaded by the
Dapper Dans, or made an honorary “suffragette” by the Sister Suffregettes
(as I was!) on Main Street. You might encounter PUSH the talking garbage bin
over in Tomorrowland, or you might catch a Pirate tutorial over in
Adventureland.
At Epcot, there are the incredible Chinese acrobats and the incredible
acrobats in France. The number of times my very active children have ground
to halt to watch these performers. At Christmastime, there are fabulous
storytellers at each of the countries in World Showcase, all native to the
pavilion they are in; Father Christmas in the United Kingdom or Pere Noel in
France. We have such magnificent memories of listening to all of the
different traditions, and of conversations with the performers afterwards
(especially the young storyteller in Morocco back in 2006, who made my son
feel very special when he wrote his name in Arabic to give to his teacher).
At Animal Kingdom, you might find DeVine on the walkway between Harambe and
Asia, or play the drums with some African drummers in Harambe. DeVine can be
very difficult to see, but the drummers are so prominent in their bright
clothes!
Our very favourite Street Performers are found at the Studios, and are also
known as the “Citizens of Hollywood”. Alberto Dante and Tallulah Fruiti are
among our favorites, and one time managed to get my camera shy husband and
tongue tied older son to participate in a skit (and they both had so much
fun!). We have also had so much fun with the Public Works crew along
Hollywood Blvd.
The performances are never the same thing twice, so don’t be afraid to pay
attention and participate!
<<Calendar Corner>>
-- January 2012 --
Extra Magic Hours, Operating, and Event
schedules have been released for February 2012. For guests visiting during
this time, you will want to visit the Park Hours and Events pages to aid in
planning your trip. Remember, all times and schedules are subject to change,
so check back often.
Candlelight Processional Dinner Package
reservations are on sale for this Christmas season.
There will be
three daily showings from November 25 through December 30 at 5:00, 6:45 &
8:15 PM.
For bookings call 407-WDW-DINE.
With Autumn just
around the corner, Walt Disney World is preparing for several of its most
popular annual events. We'll take at look at the kick-off of the 2011 Food
and Wine Festival and the 2011 Mickey's Not-so-Scary Halloween party in the
next edition. See ya real soon!
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