News From the Winter Mickey Monitor (APH Magazine)

[disneyfanatic101]

I got this from WDW News Today:

We have some very interesting news and notes from the latest Mickey Monitor Newsletter sent to annual passholders for Winter 2008. It appears that another new element has been added to this year’s installment of the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios just for those with an AP. Here is the news straight from the latest Mickey Monitor Newsletter:

“Experts at Disney say Passholders may be seeing things this holiday season. Quite Literally. Courtesy of special 3D glasses Passholders can pick up at the Park between November 28 and December 20 and wear when taking in The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights. The glasses will enable Passholders to see special hidden images like angels and snowflakes throughout the display of five million lights. Once again making being a Passholder pretty darn cool this holiday season. Passholders can pick up their glasses at the Package Pick-Up location near the Park entrance.”

The next piece of news is on the continuing speaker series being held just for Passholders at Disney’s Animal Kingdom park:

“We’ve got something special as part of the exclusive Disney Passholder Speaker Series: a delightful Disney’s Animal Kingdom presentation, “Disney Holiday Magic: From Toyland to the Jungle.”

On Saturday, December 13, two-time Grammy-nominated Disney Writer Greg Ehrbar will take you on a fun-filled journey from early Disney holiday entertainment and music to perhaps the most jumpin’, jivin’, joyful experience of all, Mickey’s Jingle Jungle Parade–with prizes for some lucky winners–and a special VIP viewing of the parade itself!

Space is limited! Visit disneyworld.com/passholder now to sign up for this event.”

We also have more information on the upcoming Kim Possible World Showcase Adventure, opening to all guests later this month:

“Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to transform your family into secret agents and help save the world from super-villains during the new Disney’s Kim Possible World Showcase Adventure, based on the Disney Channel animated series, Kim Possible!

Beginning in late fall 2008, you can embark on an exciting mission throughout one of seven World Shocase Pavilions (Mexico, Norway, China, Germany, Japan, France or the UK).

When you defeat the villains, a super-secret finale event signals the end of your adventure, so you can return your Kimmunicator knowing you’ve done your part to save the world–and come back later to save it all over again. Find our more at disneyworld.com/kimpossible.”

To begin, just pick up a Mission Pass at any of four locations (Innoventions East and West, the Odyssey Bridge or International Gateway). You’ll be told how to proceed to your field station to pick up your “Kimmunicator,” a hand-held wireless controller that gives you secret assignments and activates special effects and events throughout your pavilion!

Annual Passholders were also given a description of what is going on at Disney Parks in 2009 and what they will get rather than free admission during “What Will You Celebrate?”:

Birthdays. Anniversaries. Personal triumphs. Reunions. Promising new beginnings.

Imagine celebrating a birthday in a land of pure magic, marking your anniversary in a fairy tale kingdom come true. Or reuniting with friends and family in a place where everyone gets to be a kid again.

It’s a great way for you to celebrate almost anything in your life, and starting in January 2009, Disney will make it easier for you to magnify those moments in incredible Disney style! Disney is making this the year to gather with the people who make you the happiest and celebrate at the place where dreams come true. And we’re magnifying the magic with new entertainment and unique experiences.

“We’ve got some very special surprises for anyone coming to celebrate with us–including ONE VERY BIG ONE,” said Faron Kelley, Project Development Director for Disney Desinations.

Perhaps you’ve heard what Faron was talking about, the most magical birthday present of all: free admission to one of the Theme Parks of the Walt Disney World(R) Resort on your birthday during 2009 and thought to yourself, “Wait a minute. I’m a Disney Passholder. What about me?” Well don’t worry, we’ve got you taken care of too.

Passholders with Theme Park admission that they will use on their birthday in 2009 can choose one of three great birthday treats.
If you use your Pass for Theme Park admission on your birthday in 2009, choose from one of the following birthday treats:

-A special birthday FASTPASS for select attractions at the Theme Park you visit on your birthday; or

-A birthday fun card in an amount equal to the price of a 1-Day Magic Your Way Base Ticket for you to use on your birthday for select merchandise, recreation, other gated attractions or for Disney’s PhotoPass on-site services at select participating locations at the Walt Disney World Resort; or

-A 1-Day Magic Your Way Base Ticket for you to use any time until your next birthday.

Just go to disneyworld.com/celebrate to register for your birthday treat.Durring this special year, the Walt Disney World(R) Resort will make it easier than ever to plan your celebration your way with easy online tools that help you learn about everything to make your celebration a dream-come-true visit.

“We’ll also connect you with our celebration planners,” Faron adds, “Fairy godmothers to help you plan from a special meal to an elaborate party that only Disney could create.”

So pick your occasion and come celebrate with Disney. As Faron told us, “This year, the only thing for you to decide is, ‘What will you celebrate?’”

Disney has also come up with ways to make your memories even more vivid. “This year, we’ll also be giving our Guests an opportunity to mark their reunion or any special time with customizable t-shirts, Mickey ears, pins and special Disney’s Photopass images,” Faron told us. “It’s a wonderful memory to share and take home–all personalized by you.”

During this special year, the Walt Disney World(R) Resort will make it easier than ever to plan your celebration your way with easy online tools that help you learn about everything to make your celebration a dream-come-true visit.

“We’ll also connect you with our celebration planners,” Faron adds, “Fairy godmothers to help you plan from a special meal to an elaborate party that only Disney could create.”

So pick your occasion and come celebrate with Disney. As Faron told us, “This year, the only thing for you to decide is, ‘What will you celebrate?’”

The final piece we have indicates that we should see the first WDW Passholder previews of the American Idol Experience at Disney’s Hollywood Studios by January. In addition, you will need to sign-up to take part once registration opens:

“Because Passholders are like our “idols,” we’re getting ready for a preview of The American Idol Experience for you! Space will be limited, so keep an eye on disneyworld.com/passholder for the registration announcement so you can sign up!”

Some very exciting stuff coming up for Walt Disney World Annual Passholders, it’s about time that this group started getting some special treatment!!!

I have glasses similar to the ones they are talking about. When I put them on I see snowflakes when I look at the Christmas lights.

[Spodie]

Sounds cool - especially the Greg Ehrbar thing. We're supposed to check in on December 14th, but I may add an extra night to see this - it looks really interesting!

[TrendyMagic]

They gave those Osborne glasses out the first few years they started the event. Glad they are bringing them back. Wish everyone would get to see it though.

[mini-V]

Everyone WILL get to see the special affects. Only passholders will get their glasses for FREE! Other guests will be able to purchase the glasses. I've not heard what the cost will be.

I tried to register for the speaker series, and it had already filled up by 5:20 PM - (opened at 4:00 PM). I will continue to monitor this event should someone cancel their reservation. I know a couple of passholders were able to get into the last speaker series because they kept going back to check for a cancelation.

Remember, if for some reason you aren't getting your own hardcopy Mickey Monitor, as a passholder, you can download the most recent issue using your code in the Passholder site.

[hms1016]

Everyone WILL get to see the special affects. Only passholders will get their glasses for FREE! Other guests will be able to purchase the glasses. I've not heard what the cost will be.

I tried to register for the speaker series, and it had already filled up by 5:20 PM - (opened at 4:00 PM). I will continue to monitor this event should someone cancel their reservation. I know a couple of passholders were able to get into the last speaker series because they kept going back to check for a cancelation.

Remember, if for some reason you aren't getting your own hardcopy Mickey Monitor, as a passholder, you can download the most recent issue using your code in the Passholder site.

I was on at 4:00 to register and the button was not showing up. I called the technical number and they said it just showed up. I tried before 4:10 and it was already booked. I was really disappointed because with living in PA there would be very few of these events that I would ever be able to attend.

[mini-V]

Just keep going back to see if something opens up. Who knows, we might both get lucky and get in.

[Stitchgirl1]

We've been buying annual passes for years but we never receive the Mickey Monitor Newsletter. I've always presumed it's because we live in the UK - does anyone know if that's correct or if there's some way we can get it?

[mini-V]

I'll look into it, but in the meantime, you can always read the Mickey Monitor on line. Just log into the passholder site.

[WDWmemories]

I have never used these glasses before - should be interesting!

[hms1016]

The glasses made me sick. Don't expect much.

[mini-V]

I'll look into it, but in the meantime, you can always read the Mickey Monitor on line. Just log into the passholder site.

Due to various International laws, the Mickey Monitor can't be mailed overseas - even to Canada. Just keep abreast of passholder offers and other tidbits by reading the MM on line in the passholder site. Sorry. At least you can feel good about saving a tree.

[mini-V]

Just a reminder to passholders that the newest Mickey Monitor is now available on the Internet. I haven't received my hardcopy yet, but I'm sure it's in the mail if it's online. Check out the shopping offers and fireworks events coming up in June. There's going to be a passholder pin, available for purchase, for Star Wars Weekend for the first time.

[HauntedGabe]

Thanks V!
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[clion]

looks like I need to get those AP's very soon!

[doconeill]

There is going to be something even bigger when you receive the Summer MM...

In it will be four "pass along savings cards". You can give this card to anyone, and they can purchase up to 6 Seasonal or Annual Passes at 10% off, as long as they do it in person at WDW before July 31st.

AND, for each AP purchased with one of your pass-along cards, they will send YOU a $25 Disney gift card...

Details here