Angie DeRosier

Planning Disney Vacations

Angie@Pixievacations.com

208-473-5535

Listen to Mouse Chat to get your weekly Disney Fix.

This Week Lisa, Lauren and Chris are all back from Walt Disney World. They discuss the Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party they attended at the Magic Kingdom. Chris does a restaurant review of the new Via Napoli at the Italy Pavilion at Epcot.

Plus the latest Disney News and Listener Questions

Listen HERE

Or download MouseChat.net from iTunes

Walt Disney World’s Epcot resort offers many unique experiences to understand the world we live in. There are many activities that occur daily that immerse you into different cultures. The fall season gives us an even more hands on experience in what the different lands have to offer. During the months of October- November, Epcot provokes the senses with the Food and Wine Festival. Taste delectable offering of foods native to the different lands and also partake in wines from all over the world.

The festival has 27 marketplaces in which to try ethnic foods. Foods from Italy, New Zealand, Argentina, China, Ireland, and more! You can use your snack option on the Disney Dining Plan to purchase most food items offered. Guests can attend low priced or free seminars and demonstrations which include tastings of the cuisines. To attend signature or special events call 407-WDW-Fest (939-3378).

There are other special events that you can purchase separately. On select Thursday and Friday nights you can attend the “3D” Disney Desserts Discovery. The price is $45 a person. You get to sample different desserts then get a V.I.P viewing of Illuminations. There are tequila tastings, food and wine pairings, cheese seminars, food showcases, and dessert seminars. These will broaden your culinary horizons and allow you to enhance your taste buds and maybe bring the chef out in you.

Along with culinary treasures, Epcot’s Food and Wine Festival also has great music. The Eat to the Beat Concert series includes acts such Boys II Men, Jon Secada, Taylor Dane, Sugar Ray, Hanson, and more. These concerts occur at 5:15, 6:30, and 7:45 daily at the USA Pavilion.

Many different ales, beers, wines, and cocktails are offered. You can stop and have a Conga Fruit Punch in Mexico, Chopin Strawberry Balsamic Chiller from Poland, Bacardi Frozen Limón Mojito from Puerto Rico. There really are many opportunities to try different drink and food combinations.

Here are some of the foods offered:

Roasted Corn and Cheese Empanada- Argentina

Shrimp Stew with Coconut and Lime- Brazil

Canadian Cheddar Cheese Soup- Canada

Crème Brulée au Chocolate au Lait - France

Bison Chili with Wild Mushrooms, Cabernet, and Pepper Jack Cheese- USA

Angelica Hawkins
Feel Free to Contact me if you have any Food and Wine Disney Questions.

www.pixievacations.com

(812)604-1618

angelica@pixievacations.com

La Nouba Mesmerizes Audiences of All Ages at Walt Disney World

For the past 12 years Cirque Du Soleil’s La Nouba, located in Walt Disney World Resort’s Downtown Disney West Side, has entertained audiences with its kaleidoscopic pageantry and exhilarating acrobatic acts. This truly one of a kind show offers its viewers a chance to step into a new world full of unique characters and musical styles. If you are looking for some of Walt Disney World’s most renowned entertainment, La Nouba is sure to exceed your expectations.

La Nouba opened in Downtown Disney’s West Side in 1998 to high flying reviews. The show is one of several produced by Cirque Du Soleil, a company known for its uniquely designed performances that are created to “invoke the imagination, provoke the senses, and evoke the emotions of audience members around the world.”

The premise for La Nouba is a look at what happens when the world of dreams and reality collide with one another. In the world of La Nouba, the ordinary mixes with the extraordinary to create a new dimension rich with color, vibrant with music, and dazzling with talents never before showcased.

The vast array or unusual characters and spectacular performers include two Charlie Chaplin-like clowns, a lovable and whacky pantomime, a dark and sinister strongman, a breathtaking group of young Asian yo-yoists, and many more. With so many characters and acts to display, there is simply not a dull moment in this spectacular stage show.

The arena itself is designed after the classic big top tents, but inside you will find a clean and comfortable theatre setting containing over 1,500 seats. Tickets are available at 5 different price points and start at $57.00 each and can go up to $124.00 for the front and center tickets. While this price may seem high, let me assure you that this spectacular performance is something worth every penny. It should also be said that there are no bad seats in the house; no matter where you sit, you will be guaranteed a direct view of all the action.

In its past 12 years of performances, La Nouba has dazzled and exceeded all expectations for those who have seen it. Next time you are looking for a little something extra out of your Walt Disney World vacation grab a ticket and leap, skip, and jump to La Nouba. I guarantee you an amazing experience that will make your next trip to Disney even more magical.

Angela Westphal

AngelaDawn@pixievacations.com

Veteran Walt Disney World visitors know what a FASTPASS is and use it to their advantage. It is the saving grace for our trips especially during peak seasons or busier times of year. I am all about being prepared for a trip to Disney World and am still amazed at the number of new visitors that have no clue what a Fastpass is or that it's free of charge. So here is my rundown on the fastpass!

This fastpass was one we got on our last trip to Disney World. In order you can see from the top down:

• The attraction and FASTPASS right underneath.
• The first time is the opening of your window to return to the attraction.
• The bottom time is the end of the window (more on that below).
• The next area explains that you can get a fastpass for another attraction after this time.
• The very bottom shows the time at which you received your fastpass.

A few important tips for the new users of fastpass. The most important thing to know is that your fastpass doesn't automatically expire after the window of time on the pass. My experience and that of many others has been you can use your fastpass later but they won't let you into the line one minute before the start of your return window. So if you show up with the above fastpass at 10:24 you will be waiting for 10:25 before they let you in line. I have collected fastpasses in the morning and used them in the evening on the same day with no issue. All fastpass expires the end of the day of issue.

The neat thing about fastpass is although you feel like you are going to the front of the line what's actually happening is your fastpass is saving your spot in line so that you can tour the parks or eat lunch and then come back and get into your spot in line. There is no cost for fastpass and any guest weather staying on property or not can utilize this system. Not every attraction offers fastpass and you can find out which do by checking your park map.

Sometimes you might receive a 'Surprise Fastpass'. There is no rhyme or reason to when you'll get one or from what attraction. You'll notice that all the information on this type of fastpass is the same as a regular fastpass. We got this suprise fastpass while getting our Peter Pan's Flight fastpasses. I have never had to use or even thought of using a fastpass for Mickey's PhilharMagic even during Thanksgiving. The suprise passes seem to more often than not point guests to other attractions in the same area that aren't as popular. This kind of gets it on your radar by spitting out the extra pass. These suprise fastpasses do not count against you getting another fastpass they are just an extra and you can choose to use them or not.

You may even get a pass for a ride like Carousel of Progress in Tommorowland that doesn't even have a fastpass system and is always a walk on. This is again showcasing under utilized attractions.

Spreading pixiedust at the parks is something I try and do each trip. One of my favorite ways to do it is giving fastpasses to others when we know we aren't going to use ours. I have received some funny looks and a lot of smiles. Our last trip we gave 4 passes to some teenagers for Expedition Everest. Sometimes I've had to explain they can use them until the end of the day even if the end return time has come and gone. If you use the fastpass system to your advantage you will never have to wait in massive lines again and be able to tour and enjoy your park days more!

Angela is a Disney Vacation Specialist with Pixie Vacations
Contact: Angela@PixieVacations.com or 865-247-5462
Follow: Facebook "Angela's Pixie Vacations"

We are putting together some Disney Group Cruises for our Disney Fans. By booking these as a group we can offer you some extras that you would not normally get by booking a single cabin. The best part is the on board ship credit that you will get to spend on the ship. It's free money, so take a special excursion, get a massage, or have drinks on us.

Our first Disney Group Cruise is set for Feb. 2011. It is a 7 Night Western Caribbean Cruise on the Disney Magic.

Disney Cruise Line Special

Sail on the Disney Magic - 7 Night Western Caribbean Cruise

Book By October 31, 2010 and Get up to a $250 On-Board Ship Credit.

Get a Quote

Sail Date: February. 19 -26, 2011

Sample Stateroom Rates:

Category: 10C - Deluxe Inside Stateroom (These are Total Prices and not the prices per person.)
2 People $2,425.00
3 People $3,478.00
4 People $4,530.00

Category: 9C - Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom
2 People $2,745.00
3 People $3,888.00
4 People $5,030.00

Category: 5C - Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah
2 People $4,085.00
3 People $5,288.00
4 People $6,490.00

Category: 4 B - Deluxe Family Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah
2 People $5,425.00
3 People $6,628.00
4 People $7,830.00
5 People $9,033.00

For a free no-obligation quote please contact Pixie Vacations for this Disney Fan Group Cruise Special.

Get a Quote

Call Pixie Vacations Today to hold a cabin. These are group rates and the rates will go up as it gets closer to the cruise sail date. If you think you might be interested you can hold a cabin at the group rate today while you take a few days to decide.

Phone Pixie Vacations for all the details at: 678-815-1584