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MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR PASSHOLDER MEMBERSHIP q SPRING 2007

SPECIAL FINDING NEMO SUBMARINE VOYAGE EDITION

ALSO INSIDE: AP Exclusives, Insider Info, Passholder Entertainment,

Shopping & Dining, Travel and More!

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The subs

“Our Guests will be amazed

at how we’ve re-created

many of the worlds

found in the movie.”

–Executive Producer Kathy Mangum

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y now, everyone knows that this is  e Year of a Million Dreams at the

Disneyland

Resort. So it should come as no surprise that a long-awaited

dream of many

s is coming true at last! Yes, the classic Disneyland

submarines are resurfacing this June 11 as part of the brand-new Finding

Nemo Submarine Voyage attraction—just in time for  e Year of a Million

Dreams celebration!  e original vessels from 1959 have been updated and

enhanced, and they’re ready to take Guests on an exciting, new journey

into the colorful world of the hit Disney•Pixar ﬁ lm Finding Nemo.

To get the inside scoop on how this awesome idea became a

reality, Backstage Pass caught up with the Executive Producer

of Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage, Kathy Mangum,

and went ﬁ shing for some answers to our questions.

BACKSTAGE PASS:  e idea of marrying the Disneyland

submarines with the world of Finding Nemo is such a

natural one. How and when did the idea ﬁ rst surface?

KATHY MANGUM: Disney Imagineers have been planning

on what to do with the submarine lagoon ever since it

closed in 1998. However, when the ﬁ lm Finding Nemo

was released in 2003, and it became one of the most

popular animated features of all time, we realized we had

the perfect storyline to enhance this classic attraction.

 e concept was born and plans began to take shape in

2004 to create the Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage.

BP: How much input did John Lasseter and the

other creators of the ﬁ lm have on the storyline

and actual design of the new attraction?

KM: We started collaborating with John and the Pixar team

as soon as we developed the idea. In fact, Pixar Animation

Studios is providing several minutes of entirely new animation

for us. We’ve also worked closely together on everything in the

show—the sets, the lighting, the dialogue, the music—you name it!

BP: Does the attraction borrow anything—other

than the characters, of course—from the ﬁ lm? Original

voice actors? Musical score?  ose sorts of things.

KM: Well, we’re basing our show on an incredible movie, so of course we

have tried to remain as true to the ﬁ lm as possible. I think our Guests will

be amazed at how we’ve re-created many of the worlds found in the movie—the

coral reef in particular is just stunning! In addition, our composer, Ed Kalnins,

created a musical score that was inspired by the  omas Newman score used in the ﬁ lm.

Several of the actors who voiced the characters in the ﬁ lm provided the voices for the attraction.

BP: Now, this is the very same ﬂ eet of subs as before. But did you have to

make any changes to them other than a fresh coat of yellow paint?

KM:  e ﬂ eet of eight submarines was entirely refurbished.  e biggest diﬀ erence is that on the

former attraction, the submarines used to be powered by diesel engines and now they are fully

are back

—and they’re finding Nemo!

Exclusive!

SEA IT EARLY!

Can’t wait for the grand opening

of the new Finding Nemo Submarine

Voyage attraction on June 11? Well,

because you’re an Annual Passholder,

you might not have to wait! We’ve set

aside two days—Wednesday, June 6,

and Thursday, June 7—to give APs

an opportunity to experience this

exciting new attraction! Spots for this

special preview are limited. So be sure to

log on to

disneyland.com/nemopreview

before Monday, May 28, to enter the

opportunity drawing!*

Southern California and Southern California Select Passholders

who receive spots on Thursday, June 7, will not be required to

purchase a Blockout ticket for that date. Please note that all party

members must be active Passholders and must present their valid

Annual Passport card with conﬁ rmation email to participate in the

preview. Admission to the preview event is nontransferable.

Winning the drawing does not guarantee admission to the

attraction. A signiﬁ cant wait time may exist for this ride.

*No purchase necessary. Open only to Annual Passholders

18 or older who are in possession of a valid Disneyland®

Resort Annual Passport as of April 30, 2007 and who

are U.S. residents and physically located within

the 50 United States or D.C.. Visit

disneyland.com/ap for ofﬁ cial rules.

Ends May 28, 2007. Void where

prohibited by law.

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electric vehicles. Two extra seats were added to each submarine to increase Guest capacity on board.

Special surprise onboard eﬀ ects will also add to the Guests’ enjoyment of the attraction.

BP: Does the experience vary depending on where you’re seated in the sub?

KM: While the Guests’ view of the attraction is diﬀ erent depending on where they sit in the

submarine (front versus back or left versus right), the overall view will be comparable

from each seat. Guests at the front of the submarine, for example, might be able to see

Nemo at one point, while the Guests at the back might not be able to see him until

a couple moments later, and vice versa.  e sound will also diﬀ er, depending on

where Guests sit, to match what they are observing from their portholes.

BP: Besides the subs themselves, we hear there are some nods to previous incarnations

of the attraction. Will longtime APs recognize any familiar sights or sounds?

KM:  e dialogue for our new submarine captain incorporates some of the original

dialogue from the former attraction. We have also included some humorous

nods to the original attraction—some that are subtle and some that are more

overt—which our Guests will enjoy discovering throughout their journey.

BP: How did you get the coral reefs to sparkle like that?

KM: Walt Disney Imagineering developed an innovative and

environmentally friendly technique of “painting with glass.” Over 30

tons of recycled glass, in over 40 diﬀ erent colors, were used. By using

this glass, we managed to achieve an amazing underwater vibrancy

that should last a lot longer than traditional underwater paint.

BP: WDI is known for pushing the envelope with every new

project. What is the one coolest feature of this attraction

that you think would make Walt Disney smile?

KM: I think Walt would be proud that we managed to tell a

new story while respecting the original attraction. Walt was a

master storyteller in everything he did and I think he’d appreciate

that we are telling an incredible story in an innovative, one-of-

a-kind way. Only Disney would do an attraction like this.

BP: And ﬁ nally, while they’re trying to ﬁ nd Nemo, are there

any “hidden Mickeys” our

s can be looking for?

KM: If Guests look closely, they might be able to ﬁ nd a

hidden sea serpent or maybe even a mermaid!

For more about the new Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage attraction

and to download fun Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage screenshots,

wallpaper, games and more, visit

Disneyland.com/subs.

…continued from previous page

“Walt would be proud

that we managed to tell a new story

while respecting the original attraction.”

–Executive Producer Kathy Mangum

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lifelong Disneyland

fan—and, yes, a one-time Annual Passholder too—Josh Catalfo now

experiences Disney magic from the other side, as a Cast Member and Project Lead on the

new Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage attraction. Recently, Josh took a few minutes

from his increasingly busy schedule to tell us a little more about his dream job.

BACKSTAGE PASS: How did you land such a great job?

JOSH CATALFO: Over the years, I’ve been fortunate enough to open two other attractions in

Disneyland

Park— e Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh and Buzz Lightyear Astro

Blasters. On Buzz, I worked closely with the Project Lead and decided that when they

were going to refurbish the former Submarine Voyage, I knew I wanted to be in that

role. With my mentors and management team guiding me, I worked on developing

my skills and waited for the posting. When the opportunity ﬁ nally came up last

March, I jumped at it and was fortunate to be selected. I like to think that my

vacation to Australia and the Great Barrier Reef helped, but probably not.

BP: What exactly does a Project Lead do?

JC: Working with the Tomorrowland Project Manager, Paul Spitsen,

and Tom Turley, Attractions Program Development, I help oversee the

transformation of the attraction from a construction site to a working

attraction open to Guests. I’m involved in many of the decisions that

aﬀ ect the attraction, from costume development and recruiting Cast

Members, to interfacing with Ride System, Show Integration and Creative

Imagineers. I also have been developing the queue plans, ordering

equipment and supplies for the attraction, and many numerous small

tasks that must be done before we can open the attraction to Guests.

BP: Do you have one extra-special memory of this experience?

JC:  is entire process has exceeded my wildest imagination.  ere

are so many things that have cropped up that I never would have

anticipated, and it has been fun adapting to every challenge. My one

extra-special memory would have to be the ﬁ rst time I went to the

site last April. Most of the demolition was complete and they were

just beginning construction. Walking through the sub caverns with

no water in them, you’re just overwhelmed by the sheer size of it all.

BP: What would Josh the Annual Passholder think about all this?

JC: I would be beside myself.  e Submarine Voyage was a classic attraction that

Walt Disney personally worked on, and I’m glad that it’s ﬁ nally coming back. I

loved Finding Nemo, so I’m also glad there will be a new attraction based on the

movie. Put them together and I would be frothing at the mouth with excitement.

Let’s be honest, though; I’m just as excited as a Cast Member as I would be as an AP!

Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters is inspired by Disney•Pixar’s Toy Story 2.

“Find” some fun!

Be on the lookout for our Finding Nemo-inspired merchandise—including T-shirts, hats and plush as well as open-

edition Finding Nemo pins. And be sure to take a few tips from Dory with her “Self-Help Tips #1 thru 4” pins, featuring

such wise advice as “Never Give Up! Just Keep Swimming” and “Know the Language…I Speak Whale.”

All of this and more will be available at select merchandise locations.

Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage is inspired by Disney•Pixar’s Finding Nemo.

Living his dream job

A conversation with Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage Project Lead, Josh Catalfo

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More Leibovitz photos of

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Beyoncé Knowles

as Alice

Lyle Lovett

as  e March Hare

Oliver Platt

as  e Mad Hatter

Scarlett Johansson

as Cinderella

David Beckham

as Prince Phillip

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Top college musicians band together in Disneyland

Park

It’s no trick,

“Treat” is coming!

Summer may just be getting started, but it’s

never too early to start thinking about your

Halloween plans—especially if those plans

include Mickey’s Halloween Treat. Oﬀ ered

on selected nights in October, this family

and kid-friendly event is held in Disney’s

California Adventure

Park and features

trick-or-treat stations, lively music, interactive

games, special activities, Disney Characters,

attractions and more. In the past, event nights

have sold out faster than you can say “boo!” and

this year should be no exception. And for an even

more magical experience, consider staying over at one of

the Hotels of the Disneyland

Resort after the event!

Tickets go on sale May 15. Buy your tickets in

advance (before 8/1/07) and enjoy special

pricing

of only

24 each—a

15 savings oﬀ day-of-event ticket

prices! For more information, visit the special oﬀ er

section at

Disneyland.com/ap.

What’s a college without a band? And what’s  e

Happiest Place on Earth without music? Put the two

together and you get the 2007 Disneyland

Resort

All-American College Band, Presented by Yamaha.

Made up of the best college musicians from around the

country, the band will perform this summer under the

direction of Dr. Ron McCurdy, Chair of Jazz Studies

at the University of Southern California. Schools

represented include Eastern Illinois University, University

of Nebraska–Lincoln, University of Michigan, Northern

Illinois University, West Chester University, University

of North Texas, University of North Florida, DePaul

University, Berklee College of Music, Michigan State

University, University of Southern California, University

of California–Los Angeles, University of Arizona, Clemson

University, California State University–Northridge,

and Duquesne University.

In the mornings, the band will

take part in educational clinics

and rehearsals. But come

afternoon, it’s showtime! You

can catch them in action,

from June 14 to August

13, at various locations

throughout the Park,

including in front of

Sleeping Beauty Castle; at

Tomorrowland Terrace; in

front of the Main Street,

U.S.A., Train Station; at

Carnation Plaza Gardens;

and along the parade route.

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SPECIAL AP

SCREENINGS OF

THIS SUMMER’S

HOTTEST MOVIES!

When you’re an

, the perks don’t stop at the

Parks. To thank you for your loyalty, we’ve arranged

special screenings of two of this summer’s sureﬁ re

hits—Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End and

Ratatouille at the El Capitan  eatre, Hollywood.

Seating for all showings is very limited, subject

to availability and available on a ﬁ rst-come, ﬁ rst-

served basis. Parking is available at the Hollywood &

Highland Parking Facility (6801 Hollywood Blvd.),

located directly across the street from the El Capitan

 eatre. Partial parking validation is available for El

Capitan Guests. Space in Hollywood & Highland is

subject to availability and requires an additional fee.

TO PURCHASE TICKETS

CALL 1-800-DISNEY6 TODAY!*

Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End

Opens: May 25, 2007

 e eagerly awaited third installment in the Pirates

of the Caribbean ﬁ lm series is ﬁ nally here! See it at the

El Capitan  eatre and you’ll have the opportunity to

view an exclusive collection of:

• Set pieces direct from the movie set

• Ornate props used in the making

of the ﬁ lm

• Elaborate costumes worn by the actors

and actresses

Opening Weekend Passholder Screenings:

Dates & Times: Saturday, 5/26 @ 9:00 a.m.;

Sunday, 5/27 @ 12:40 p.m.

Price:

19 per ticket for all ages

(Plus

2 service fee per ticket)

Each ticket includes:

• One popcorn in a souvenir bucket

• One regular-size drink

• One movie keepsake

• Viewing of selected props from

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APs SAVE UP TO 40% ON ANGELS TICKETS!

Baseball is back and the Angels are ready to play!

As an Annual Passholder, you can purchase tickets

to selected games at a substantial discount. Just go to

Angelsbaseball.com/disneyannualpassholder and click

on a game to view available seating. When you’re ready

to purchase your tickets, enter promo code DAP07 and

you’ll enjoy savings of up to 40 percent!

BRIDGE TO TERABITHIA CROSSES

OVER TO BLU-RAY DISC™ & DVD

Beginning June 19, fans of the Walt

Disney Pictures/Walden Media ﬁ lm Bridge

to Terabithia will be able to enjoy it again

on Blu-ray Disc™ & DVD. From the studios

that brought you  e Chronicles of Narnia:

 e Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, comes

Bridge to Terabithia, a heartwarming fantasy adventure

based on the Newbery Award-winning novel by Katherine

Paterson. Included on both the Blu-ray Disc™ & DVD are

the following bonus features:

• Digital Imagination: Bringing Terabithia to Life

(featurette)

• Behind the Book:  e  emes of Bridge to Terabithia

• Music video for “Keep Your Mind Wide Open” by

AnnaSophia Robb

Find out more about this exciting new release at

BridgeToTerabithiaDVD.com.

©Walt Disney Pictures Marketing and Walden Media, LLC.

BRING HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL:

THE CONCERT HOME TODAY!

Now you can bring home the music

and magic of one of the hottest concert

tours of 2006 with the brand-new High

School Musical:  e Concert CD + DVD.

Recorded in Houston at the start of the sold-out arena

tour, the CD features every song from the quadruple-

platinum High School Musical movie soundtrack—the #1

bestselling album of 2006—sung live in concert by stars

Corbin Bleu, Monique Coleman, Lucas Grabeel, Vanessa

Hudgens, Ashley Tisdale and special guest Drew Seeley.

 e High School Musical:  e Concert DVD captures

the exhilaration of the show with over 30 minutes of

live concert footage.  e DVD features high-energy

performances of such fan favorites as “Get’cha Head in the

Game,” “Breaking Free” and “We’re All in  is Together.”

To ﬁ nd out more about this hot new release from Walt

Disney Records, visit

highschoolmusicalcd.com.

(Artwork courtesy Walt Disney Records/Photo by Brian Lowe)

Ratatouille

Opens: June 29, 2007

 e storytellers at Pixar Animation Studios

(“Cars”, “ e Incredibles”, “Finding Nemo”) take

you into an entirely new and original world where the

unthinkable combination of 5-star restaurants and

rats come together for the ultimate ﬁ sh-out-of-water

tale. Only at the El Capitan  eatre, see an all-new

live stage show with your favorite Disney Characters

before the ﬁ lm.

Opening Weekend Passholder Screening:

Date & Time: Saturday, 6/30 at 10:00 a.m.

Price:

18 per ticket for all ages (Plus

2 service fee per ticket)

Each ticket includes:

• One popcorn in a souvenir bucket

• One regular-size drink

• One movie keepsake

• Stage show presentation

*Tickets available until day of event or while supplies last. Must be a

valid Annual Passholder at time of purchase. Limit eight (8) tickets per

Passholder. Tickets are nontransferable, nonrefundable and cannot be sold

or transferred for commercial use. Price is $18 per person for Ratatouille and

$19 for Pirates 3 plus $2 service fee, and includes movie admission for one

(1) plus one each of the following pre-selected items: popcorn with souvenir

bucket, regular-size drink, and movie keepsake (all subject to Disney’s

determination and change without notice). Tickets valid for stated date and

time of the movie screening at El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, California,

only. Subject to restrictions and change without notice.

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MICKEY’S PIN FESTIVAL OF DREAMS

 is summer, Mickey’s Pin Festival of

Dreams will capture “dreams come to

life” in a kaleidoscope of colors and a

cavalcade of characters. Beginning

June 18 through August 12, this

special promotion will feature

a specially designed lanyard

starter set, open and limited-

edition pins and accessories.

In addition, as part of the

celebration, we will feature special

Pin Trading Board Carts—one

in Disneyland

Park, one in Disney’s

California Adventure

Park and one in

the Downtown Disney

District—that will allow you

to add to your own Disney pin-trading collection.

Special Note to Annual Passholders: Be sure to

keep an eye out for a special Mickey’s Pin Festival of

Dreams limited-edition pin created specially for you!

THAR BE TREASURES ASHORE!

Pillage and plunder through our themed

merchandise locations, anchored by Pieces

of Eight in New Orleans Square. Here,

you’ll discover pirate- and pirate princess-

themed kids’ and adult apparel, headwear

and accessories, as well as sculptures,

souvenirs and more. Little swashbucklers

beware! We’ve got treasure chests full of

toys, swords and action ﬁ gures just for you!

And if it’s timeless treasures ye be seekin’,

then this timepiece is it. From May 20

through August 18, you can purchase this

 eme Park-exclusive Pirates of the Caribbean:

At World’s End watch and lithograph for

only

10, plus tax, with the purchase of

50 or more in merchandise (in a single

transaction, before tax, after discount).

For more information on this oﬀ er,

please visit

DisneyGallery.com.

Offer available at select merchandise locations

throughout the Disneyland

Resort. Restrictions

may apply. Available while supplies last.

“X” MARKS THE SPOT

BEGINNING MAY 15!

Available only to members

of our swashbuckling Annual

Passholder crew, this exclusive

pin features the skull and

crossbones logo from the third

installment of Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean:

At World’s End. Also depicted on the pin is a

ﬁ ery dragon with jeweled red eyes and Chinese

characters, which reads, “Dead Men Tell No

Tales.”  is Annual Passholder-exclusive pin will

be oﬀ ered online for

10.95, plus shipping and

applicable sales tax, via

Disneyland.com/ap.

Limit ﬁ ve (5) pins per Annual Passholder. Available while supplies last.

EARS TO YOU, APs!

From May 13 through June 22, 2007,

Annual Passholders can purchase two Where

Dreams Come True light-up ear hats for

only

20, plus tax, at the World of Disney

Store in the Downtown Disney

District.

For more information on this oﬀ er,

please visit

DisneyGallery.com

A valid Disneyland

Resort Annual

Passport must be

shown at time of

purchase. Offer

valid while

supplies last.

No discount

will be offered

in conjunction

with this

promotion.

Other

restrictions

apply.

Did you receive your exclusive Annual

Passholder Disney Gift Card last year?

If so, remember that you can load it

with any amount from

5 to

1,500. Just

stop by any Resort merchandise location

or ticket booth. Have kids? Give each

of them a Disney Gift Card, pre-loaded

with a speciﬁ c dollar amount on it, and

they’re all set! And if you haven’t already,

be sure to pick up your exclusive Annual

Passholder Disney Gift Card design at

either the Emporium in Disneyland

Park

or Greetings from California in Disney’s

California Adventure

Park. Disney Gift

Cards are a convenient way to carry

your spending cash when you visit

the Disneyland

Resort and make the

perfect gift for any occasion—from

Mother’s Day to Father’s Day to

graduation.

WHAT’S SO GREAT ABOUT DISNEY GIFT CARDS? EVERYTHING!

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Savor the

 avors of

Yamabuki and

Steakhouse 55—

and save 30%!*

Save 30% on your total

food order when you dine,

Monday through Wednesday,

at two of the Resort’s hottest

restaurants. Yamabuki at

Disney’s Paradise Pier

Hotel

oﬀ ers lunch and dinner

menus featuring Japanese

specialties and savory sushi

creations—to complement

its bright, dynamic new look.

While over at the Disneyland

Hotel, Steakhouse 55 is

serving up an exciting new

selection of classic American

fare for breakfast and dinner

in an atmosphere reminiscent

of Hollywood’s golden era.

To take advantage of this

special oﬀ er, start with seating

arrangements by calling

714-781-DINE (3463).

*Excludes alcoholic beverages, merchandise,

tax and gratuity; not combinable with other

discounts or offers. Offer valid now through

8/15/07, Monday through Wednesday; valid

during lunch and dinner at Yamabuki at Disney’s

Paradise Pier

Hotel; valid during breakfast and

dinner at Steakhouse 55 at the Disneyland

Hotel. Valid Annual Passport required at time

of purchase. Discounts apply only to a check

total of ten dollars ($10) or more, before taxes,

gratuities, and alcohol. Subject to restaurant

operating hours and closures. Restaurant

seating is subject to availability. Offer elements,

including participating locations, are subject

to restrictions and change without notice.

KATSUHIKO SATO, Yamabuki

Favorite Meal at Yamabuki:

Sushi and sashimi with sake, hot or

cold. It’s always great!

Favorite TV Cooking Show:

All the chefs on the Food Network,

especially

Emeril

Lagasse.

JASON MARTIN, Steakhouse 55

Favorite Meal at Steakhouse 55:

Start with Cold Smoked Ahi

appetizer; then, on to the Bone-in Rib

Eye with Steakhouse 55 Signature

Rub, accompanied by the Sautéed

Forest Mushrooms.

Favorite TV Cooking Show:

 e original Iron Chef, dubbing

and all!

Since the re-imagining of Yamabuki

at Disney’s Paradise Pier

Hotel and

Steakhouse 55 at the Disneyland

Hotel,

response from Guests—as well as rave

reviews from Orange Coast and Riviera

magazines—has given both restaurants

reason to enjoy the sweet taste of success.

Under the direction of Chef de

Cuisine II Jason Martin, Steakhouse 55

(a name inspired by the 1955 opening

of Disneyland

Park) is a “Tinseltown”

throwback to another glamorous

time and place. Elegant, but without

pretense, the décor is comfortably

appointed with deep burgundies, satin

textures and handsome hardwoods.

 e straightforward menu of

satisfying American cuisine includes

favorites like Seven Onion Soup, as well

as the popular Bone-in Rib Eye or Pork

Rib Eye with Jason’s own Steakhouse 55

Signature Rub. For a multi-course

dining experience, there’s the Prix-Fixe

Menu, featuring Caesar Salad with Olive

Tapenade Crouton, Petite New York

Steak with Garlic and Herb Smashed

Potatoes, and Seasonal Tart a la mode.

While the restaurant is open only

for breakfast and dinner, Guests can

also ﬁ nd a satisfying lunch or snack

at the Lounge at Steakhouse 55.

Located just outside the entrance to

the restaurant, the lounge features an

extensive wine list and an impressive

menu, with selections like crab cakes,

smoked ahi, pizzetta, short ribs, popcorn

shrimp, artisan cheeses and more.

“As quintessentially American as

Walt Disney was,” remarked Mary

Niven, Vice President of Food and

Beverage for the Disneyland

Resort, “it

just wouldn’t seem right not to have had

a place like Steakhouse 55 here at the

Happiest Place on Earth. After all, Walt

was born in Chicago, and he grew up

in Marceline and Kansas City.  e new

name and approach had to live up to

the standards set by America’s heartland

and legacy of the classic steak house.”

Another popular restaurant at the

Disneyland

Resort, Yamabuki, is

only a short walk from Steakhouse 55.

Named for the yellow mountain rose,

the award-winning restaurant oﬀ ers

the quintessential Japanese dining

experience. Guests can choose among

several kinds of seating—a stool at

the sushi bar, traditional Japanese-

style seating in the Tatami Room,

or elegant, yet familiar, tables with

chairs in the main dining areas.

“Chef Katsuhiko Sato and the entire

Yamabuki team have created a dining

experience that we are all tremendously

proud of,” said Mary Niven. “Early

reactions from our guests indicate

that our Yamabuki team is making

culinary dreams

come true.”

Disney Dining

o ers the best of

the West—and East!

MEET THE CHEFS

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You’ve read about

Adventures by Disney in

previous Backstage Pass

issues, so you know that

Adventures by Disney takes you and

your family to some of the world’s

greatest destinations. Every adventure is packed with

fun-ﬁ lled activities for the whole family and you’ll enjoy

unique, immersive experiences that you might never get to

enjoy when traveling on your own.

Speaking of unique experiences, one of the Adventures

by Disney Trip Development Managers, Luis Vargas, had

the opportunity to travel with the popular music group the

Cheetah Girls. With Luis as Adventure Guide, the girls

took in some of the highlights of an Adventures by Disney

vacation in Spain.

While in Barcelona, the Cheetah Girls ﬁ lmed a behind-

the-scenes look at their Adventures by Disney experience for

 e Disney Channel’s Disney 365 interstitial; check it out

Disneyland.com/ap.

One of the great things about an Adventures by Disney

vacation is that you get to experience exclusive activities—

as the Cheetah Girls found out when they were invited to

cook up some authentic Spanish paella with Luis.

“ e paella demo was a blast!” said Luis. “ e Cheetah

Girls really enjoyed learning how to make this popular

Spanish dish. We all laughed at how the rice that is used

for the paella is called bomba, or the bomb! We all agreed

that the paella we made was ‘the bomb’!”

In his role with Adventures by Disney, Luis works on

developing trips from the very beginning to ensure there’s

plenty of fun for everyone and that every detail is taken

care of.

“As a trip developer we are creating experiences for

families from the ground up. It is such an exciting process

to really try to ﬁ nd the most authentic and immersive

experiences and places. Our goal is to connect our families

to the stories of the world in fun and enriching ways.

 is requires really ‘looking under rocks’ to ﬁ nd the local

experts and the hidden gems that will tell the story of a

given place in an exciting way that is accessible to the whole

family. From a pizza-making class on a family farm on

the Amalﬁ coast, to a ﬂ amenco-dancing lesson in the very

heart of Seville, we create magic moments that our Guests

will remember forever.  e fact that families are sharing

these magical moments together makes it that much more

special! People often say that we have a dream job—I

would have to agree!”

Of course, Spain is just one of the many worldwide

vacation destinations where Adventures by Disney can take

you. Choose from 12 exciting destinations across the U.S.,

Central America and Europe. Get all the details, and start

planning your Adventures by Disney vacation today, at

AdventuresByDisney.com.

The Cheetah Girls Enjoy An

Adventures by Disney Vacation

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West Coast sailings

booking fast!

As reported in the last issue of Backstage Pass, Disney

Cruise Line

is returning to the West Coast in the summer

of 2008 for more of its highly popular 7-night Mexican

Riviera sailings. Disney Cruise Line

developed this

special itinerary in response to overwhelmingly positive

feedback after its original 2005 West Coast sailings and

requests from Guests eager to see the ship return to the

Port of Los Angeles.  e Disney Magic

will oﬀ er twelve

consecutive 7-night sailings to Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlán

and Puerto Vallarta. Cruises are ﬁ lling up quickly, so

make your reservations ASAP at

DisneyCruise.com.

Passholders

discover the

best kept

Disney

secret!

San Jose, California,

native Dan Suarez is among the growing number

of Disneyland

Resort Annual Passholders who

have discovered Disney Vacation Club and

forever changed the way they vacation.

“I attended a presentation and was amazed by the

amenities, convenience and value,” Dan told Backstage

Pass. “I became a member immediately, and I’ve been

getting friends and family to do the same ever since.”

 e amenities Dan referenced are the spacious,

villa-style accommodations at Disney Vacation

Club Resorts, but those destinations are just the

beginning.  e ﬂ exible vacation-ownership program

lets Dan (and the more than 100,000 other families

who have become part of the Disney Vacation Club

family since 1991) enjoy decades of customized

vacations at every Disney  eme Park destination

on earth, as well as Disney Cruise Line

voyages

and the new Adventures by Disney vacations.

Beyond the wonderful world of Disney resorts,

members have access to more than 500 other

vacation destinations around the world, from

California beaches and Colorado ski slopes to

Tuscan hills and African savannas. Members choose

their travel dates, destination, length of stay and

accommodation size for each vacation (based on

availability, of course), giving them the ﬂ exibility

to live their vacation dreams year after year.

“My family enjoyed a great trip to the Philippines,

and we just booked a quick getaway to nearby

Monterey,” Dan said. “It’s wonderful to be able to

access so many vacation opportunities with just

one phone call. I’ve sat through many time-share

presentations, and I can tell you that Disney Vacation

Club is diﬀ erent. From day one, I’ve been treated

like family.  at’s what makes Disney special.”

To book an open-house visit, stop by any

Disney Vacation Club Information Center at the

Disneyland

Resort, or for more information call

(866) 240-3826 or visit

DisneyVacationClub.com.

THIS ADVERTISING MATERIAL IS BEING

USED FOR THE PURPOSE OF SOLICITING

SALES OF TIME-SHARE PERIODS.

Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort is not yet completed;

it is still under construction. This is not an offer in any

jurisdiction which requires prior registration and in which the

time-share plan is not registered. The complete offering terms are

in an offering plan available from the sponsor. Current prices start

at $16,460, and certain limitations may apply. Prices subject to

change. N.Y. File No. T98-0015. All accommodations are subject

to availability. KY#92-AG-105. #91/4-742NJREC. DLAPNEWS.

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Help Marlin and Dory  nd

all of these words. Each

one is hidden in the puzzle

and can appear forward,

backward, up, down or

diagonally.

DIVE

DORY

FISH

LAGOON

NEMO

SUBS

VOYAGE

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Offer is limited to a one-time award for new cardmembers of a Passholder Backpack upon approval of your application for a Disney Rewards Visa Card and first use of your card.

Y ou must use the phone number , website, or application (if provided) contained herein to be eligible for this offer . New cardmembers applying for this offer may not be eligible for

other new cardmember premiums. Please allow 4 to 6 weeks for delivery after your first purchase, balance transfer , use of any checks that access your account, or cash advance.

Subject to availability while supplies last. Void where prohibited. Must use card in order to receive your gift.

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are subject to the terms and conditions of the Disney Rewards Program. Once enrolled, your rewards disclosure will be sent to you containing

all program guidelines restrictions and benefits.

Valid through 9/30/07. Present a valid Disney Rewards Visa Card for special offers or entry into the Character Meet ‘N’ Greet Event. Not valid in combination with other offers,

discounts, promotions or with any previous purchase. Minimum purchase and/or separate theme park admission may be required. Offer elements, including participating

locations, are subject to availability, and additional restrictions, and may change without notice. Please visit DisneyRewardsParkBenefits.com for full terms and conditions.

Card designs are subject to availability and may change without notice.

Disney Rewards Visa Card available to U.S. residents only, 18 and older (19 in AL and NE), and subject to credit approval. Disney Rewards Visa Card is issued by Chase Bank USA,

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you’ll save

20.** Southern California and

Southern California Select Passholders

receive a

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If we have your email address on ﬁ le,

you’ll automatically receive a renewal

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Disneyland.com/ap today and update it.

You’ll also be registered to receive exclusive

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*Discount valid at select Disneyland® locations and applies to a single

purchase of $50 or more (before taxes) on select product. See coupon

for details and restrictions. One coupon per Passport renewal. Offer

valid through January 31, 2008. Subject to change without notice.

**Savings valid until Passport expiration date on renewal of the same or

higher level Passport. Passports subject to the Annual Passport terms

and conditions, including, but not limited to, blockout dates. Not valid

with any other offers, promotions or discounts. ***Offer valid August

1, 2006, through September 30, 2007, and applies only to the renewal

of a Southern California Select or Southern California Annual Passport

prior to expiration. Southern California Select and Southern California

Annual Passport purchases require proof of residency in ZIP code areas

90000–93599. Gift Card may not be applied toward Passport price.

Limit one (1) $10 Gift Card for each Passport renewed. The Disney Gift

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Resort, Walt Disney World

® Resort, Disney Cruise Line® Services,

Disney Store locations in the U.S., and DisneyShopping.com. See

participating locations for details or visit DisneyGiftCard.com for more

information about the Disney Gift Card program.

Say Y.E.S.

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Disney Destinations, LLC

PO Box 10500

Lake Buena Vista, FL

32830-0500

All tickets, offers, events, age ranges, services, attractions and entertainment may be seasonal and are subject to change without notice.

Presorted Standard

U.S. Postage

PAID

Disney Destinations, LLC

Disney Dining

Passholders enjoy dining discounts at many

Resort locations.

Premium Passholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

15%

Deluxe Passholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

10%

Southern California Passholders . . . . . . .

10%

Southern California Select Passholders . .

10%

Disneyland

Park

Bengal Barbeque

Blue Bayou Restaurant ✓

Blue Ribbon Bakery

Café Orléans ✓

Carnation Café ✓

Clarabelle’s Frozen Yogurt

Daisy’s Diner

French Market Restaurant

Hungry Bear Restaurant

Plaza Inn ✓

Pluto’s Dog House

Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante

Redd Rockett’s Pizza Port

Refreshment Corner

River Belle Terrace

Stage Door Café

The Golden Horseshoe

Tomorrowland Terrace

Village Haus Restaurant

Disney’s California Adventure

Park

Ariel’s Grotto ✓

Award Wieners

Baker’s Field Bakery

Bountiful Valley Farmers Market

Burger Invasion

Cocina Cucamonga Mexican Grill

Corn Dog Castle

Cove Bar

Golden Vine Wine Bar

Paciﬁ c Wharf Café

Pizza Oom Mow Mow

Taste Pilots’ Grill

The Vineyard Room ✓

Wine Country Trattoria ✓

Hotels of the Disneyland

Resort

Croc’s Bits ‘n’ Bites

Goofy’s Kitchen ✓

Hearthstone Lounge

Hook’s Pointe ✓

Disney’s PCH Grill ✓

Pool Bars (all hotels)

Steakhouse 55 ✓

Storytellers Cafe ✓

Surfside Lounge

The Lost Bar

The Lounge at Steakhouse 55

White Water Snacks

Wine Cellar

Yamabuki ✓

✓For Priority Seating at participating locations

call (714) 781-DINE (3463). Excludes outdoor

cart locations, Club 33, Napa Rose, and Room

Service locations.

RESTRICTIONS: An Annual Passholder must present their valid Annual

Passport prior to purchase to receive any applicable beneﬁ ts and

discounts. Beneﬁ ts and discounts are nontransferable. Discounts apply

only to a minimum purchase of ten dollars ($10), excluding taxes, fees

and gratuities, and are not valid on artist originals, limited editions,

Disney Dollars, alcoholic beverages, gift cards, or admission media.

Beneﬁ ts and discounts are determined solely by the Disneyland® Resort

and may be valid only at selected locations. Not valid in combination

with any other discounts or promotions. Subject to restrictions and

change without notice.

Merchandise

Premium Passholders are eligible to receive 10%

off selected purchases at most Theme Park and

hotel merchandise locations, and at World of

Disney

® Store, Marceline’s Confectionery and

Disney’s Pin Traders. Please note, offer excludes

the following locations: Disney Vault 28, Fairytale

Arts, Three Fairies Magic Crystals, Jewel of

Orleans, Silhouette Artist, Portrait Artists in New

Orleans Square, Parasol Cart, and Crystal shops

on Main Street and in New Orleans Square.

Guided Tours

Premium and Deluxe Passholders are eligible

to receive 20% off the following Guided Tours:

Discover the Magic and “A Walk in Walt’s

Footsteps.” Reservations may be made up to 30

days in advance by calling (714) 781-4400.

Hotels of the Disneyland® Resort

Special rates are available for all Passholders.

Call (714) 956-MICKEY for rates and availability.

Downtown Disney® District

All Passholders enjoy 10% off food and

selected merchandise at participating

locations. Exclusions apply. See

individual stores for details.

AMC® Theaters

Anne Geddes® Store

Basin™

Catal Restaurant & Uva Bar

Club Libby Lu®

Compass Books and Café

ESPN Zone®

Fossil

Häagen-Dazs® Shops

Hair Wraps

House of Blues® Anaheim

Illuminations®

Island Charters®

Jamba Juice®

La Brea Bakery™ Café

LEGO® Imagination Center

Naples Ristorante e Pizzeria

Pearl Factory

Rainforest Café®

Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen®

Something Silver

Starabilias®

Sunglass Icon™

Tom Kelly Caricatures

Tortilla Jo’s

Wetzel’s® Pretzels

House of Blues 10% discount is only valid before 5:00 p.m. • Rainforest

Cafe’s 10% discount is on breakfast and dinner before 4:00 p.m. • ESPN

Zone’s discount is not valid on holidays and special events. • Patina (Catal,

Naples and Tortilla Jo’s) also excludes discounts on special events • Ralph

Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen has a maximum discount of $40.00

Upcoming 2007

Blockout Dates

Premium Passholder: NO BLOCKOUT DATES

Deluxe Passholder: May 5, 12, 19, 26, 27; June

2, 9, 16, 23, 30; July 4, 7, 14, 21, 28; Aug 4, 11,

18; Sept 1, 2; Nov 22–24; Dec 22–31

Southern California Passholder: May 5, 12, 19,

26–28; June 2, 7–9, 13–16, 20–23, 30; July

1–31; Aug 1–18, 25; Sept 1, 2, 8, 15, 22, 29; Oct

6, 13, 20, 27; Nov 3, 10–12, 17, 22–24; Dec 1,

8, 15, 21–31

Southern California Select Passholder: May 4–6,

11–13, 18–20, 25–28; June 1–3, 7–10, 13–17,

20–24, 27–30; July 1–31; Aug 1–19, 24–26;

Sept 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30; Oct 6, 7,

13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28; Nov 3, 4, 10–12, 17, 18,

22–25; Dec 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 21–31

Passholders may purchase a 1-Day Park Hopper

Blockout day ticket valid

at any Disneyland

Resort Theme Park for

30.

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