Sunday, March 25, 2018

Main Street U.S.A. - Exploring the World, One Land at a Time


Everyone knows "Four Parks, One World", but each of those parks is made up of multiple, themed "Lands". Each land contains it's own unique decor, dining, experiences and history. With so much to do and see, it's easy to miss many of the details that make these lands special in their own way. This series will explore each of these lands in detail to show how they are part of the Magic that is Walt Disney World resort.

Walt Disney's vision for Main Street U.S.A came from the fond memories he had of his youth. It represents a simpler time while simultaneously hinting at the great changes coming to our country. Upon entering, guests are filled with a sense of nostalgia, a sense of community, and a sense of "home". The view of Cinderella Castle in the distance fills guests with the anticipation of great things to come.


“Main Street, U.S.A. is America at the turn of the century – the crossroads of an era. The gas lamps and the electric lamps, the horse drawn car and the auto car. Main Street is everyone’s home town…the heartline of America.” – Walt Disney



As you enter the Magic Kingdom, you step into the first of the themed lands in this park, Main Street U.S.A. With all the fun and excitement awaiting guests in this park, many view it as the gateway to the magic and rush straight down the street to their favorite rides.
However, this land is thriving with activity. It is home to the services guests need on a daily basis and also unique experiences that you won't find anywhere else in WDW.
The town square is fashioned after a turn-of-the-century small town, complete with everything the town needs for a day in the park including park maps, stroller rentals, ATM services and storage lockers. City Hall serves as the Guest Services location. Here you can find all the park information you need along with Lost and Found.


Services are also offered in other buildings around town. The Chamber of Commerce houses the package pickup department. Throughout your day, you can have your purchases sent here so you don't have to carry them around the park. Just pick them up as you leave. 
Engine Co. 71 is the town's fire station. The 71 is a nod to the year Magic Kingdom opened. Here, you can get instructions and the supplies you need to play the Sorcerer's of the Magic Kingdom game. This interactive role-playing game takes you on an adventure through the park where you will need to cast spells to defeat villains and save the park from their evil grasp. The game is free to play with your park admission. Cast Members at the Fire Station will give you a short tutorial on playing. They also give you a Key Card to track your progress through the game along with a free pack of cards to get you started. 
And just across the street, you will find Harmony Barber Shop. This is a real, working barber shop where guests can get their hair cut or have their children sprinkled with Pixie Dust. Many guests choose this location for Baby's First Haircut package which includes a souvenir lock of hair, printed certificate of bravery and commemorative ears. 

On the other side of Town Square, you will find the Town Square Theater. This building has housed several attractions throughout the years. Currently, you can meet Tinkerbell and the only Talking Mickey Mouse in WDW. However, guests who want this unique experience need to get there soon! It has been recently reported that the Talking Mickey Mouse will no longer be offered after May 12, 2018. Next door, you will find Tony's Town Square Restaurant. This table-service restaurant specializes in Italian food and is modeled after Tony's restaurant from the movie Lady and the Tramp. It offers both indoor and outdoor seating, which can be a great spot for parade viewing. To learn more about this restaurant and give us your review, please visit this LINK.



One of the busiest places in small town America was the railroad station and this town is no different. Here you can hop aboard the Walt Disney World Railroad. Originally built between 1916 and 1928, these four restored trains are ready to take you to adventure with stops in Frontierland and Fantasyland. Or, take the full 20-minute ride back to Main Street U.S.A.



Now it's time to head down Main Street U.S.A.! There are several ways you can do this aside from walking. Magic Kingdom offers a variety of turn-of-the-century Main Street Vehicles that will take you on a leisurely one-way journey towards Cinderella Castle or back up to Town Square.  Whatever way you choose to travel, there are several things to take note of along the way. First, notice the street lamps. They start as gas lamps at the top of Main Street and transition to electric lamps as you near the end. This is to symbolize your travel through time from the turn of the 20th century to the modern day. Also, be sure to notice the second-story windows. These "business" advertisements are actually a salute to the Imagineers that had a hand in creating this wonderful park.




But don't leave just yet! There is still plenty to see and do here. Among the cast members dressed in period-style clothing, you will find a street lined with many shops and eateries. As always, the Imagineers thought of every detail even with this. You will find eateries on your right as you head into the park making it easy for those looking to fuel up for their adventure. And, you will find gift shops on your right as you exit the park making it easy to take those last-minute souvenirs with you as you leave. 



The largest gift shop in the Magic Kingdom is the Emporium. It runs the length of Main Street on your left as you enter the park. Inside, is a series of departments which can be accessed from the inside and the outside making it an easy place to duck in out of the rain or the heat of the sun. This is where you will find the largest selection of souvenirs, apparel, plush toys, pins, candy and more. If you are looking for more specialized merchandise, there are several other shops along the street you should be sure to check out. They are: 
  • Disney Clothiers - apparel and accessories
  • Crystal Arts - gifts and housewares
  • The Chapeau - mickey ears and pins
  • Main Street Confectionery - food and spirits, gifts and housewares
  • Uptown Jewelers - featuring, among other items, Disney Pandora jewelry
  • Main Street Cinema
  • Main Street Gallery
For those with an appetite to satisfy, there are several options to choose from. Everything from Table Service dining to Quick Service dining and snacks can be found on Main Street U.S.A.! If you didn't find something sweet to satisfy you at the Main Street Confectionery, then head down to the Main Street Bakery. Here you will find a wide selection of Disney and La Boulange pastry items along with a seemingly endless selection of Starubucks coffee and specialty beverages.

Further down the street, you can visit the Plaza Restaurant. This is a table-service restaurant featuring family-friendly American fare. You can also find the famous Plaza Loaded Fries here! See reviews and leave your own by visiting this LINK. After your meal, you can head next door to the Plaza Ice Cream Parlor for a cool treat, including the famous Mickey's Kitchen Sink!


Another Main Street favorite is the baseball-themed Casey's Corner. Here you can find all your favorite game fare including hot dogs, corn dog nuggets, cotton candy and Cracker Jack! You can even be entertained by a ragtime-playing pianist! If you love it, review it HERE.


The final eatery on Main Street is home to a very popular character meal. At the Crystal Palace, you can enjoy an all-you-can-eat buffet for breakfast, lunch or dinner hosted by Winnie the Pooh and his Hundred Acre Wood Friends. Kids can enjoy fun interactions with characters including a parade while the whole family relaxes with a great meal. We'd love to hear your review HERE

Also conveniently located next to the Crystal Palace is where you can find restrooms, the Baby Care Center and the First Aid center.



But that's STILL not all! Along with being known for some of the best parade viewing along the streets, Main Street U.S.A. is also the place to find several other things you won't find anywhere else in WDW!

Several times a day, you can see the performance of the Dapper Dans. This barbershop quartet combines "punny" vaudeville humor with wonderful a cappella renditions of your favorite Americana and Disney tunes.

Town Square is also where you can find the "Sharing the Magic" statue. This iconic statue features Walt's brother, Roy O. Disney and Minnie Mouse. Added in 1999, created by Imagineer Blaine Gibson, this statue has become one of the most prized photo locations for guests of the Magic Kingdom.

During the Christmas holiday season, you can find the enormous Magic Kingdom themed tree which stands roughly 65 feet high!

And, finally, guests can gather each evening to watch the Flag Retreat Ceremony. The Pledge of Allegiance is said and the flag is lowered to the sounds of The Star Spangled Banner and God Bless America. Guest veterans can be chosen to participate in this ceremony.

There are several more attractions to add more "character" to this land. Pick up a Times Guide as you enter the park to find out when you can catch them all. Throughout the day, you can find meet and greets with your favorite Disney characters. You can also find "streetmosphere" performers. These performers are dressed in period-style clothing and offer singing, dancing, comedy and fun entertainment of an era gone-by. They include: Citizens of Main Street, The Main Street Philharmonic, and The Main Street Trolley Show.


After you have enjoyed all that Main Street U.S.A. has to offer, you arrive at the area known as "the Hub". This circular hub, located in front of Cinderella Castle, branches out in every direction with paths leading to the other lands of Magic Kingdom park. But before heading off, this area is now home to the Let the Magic Begin welcome show. Every day, just prior to park opening, this show welcomes you and signifies the start of another Disney day. It replaced the former welcome show which was presented on the platform of the Walt Disney World Railroad. 

A recent upgrade to this area provided more areas for guests to relax or find just the right spot for parade and fireworks viewing.

Along with the smaller statues of favorite Disney characters throughout this area, you will also find the famous Partners statue. Also created by Blaine Gibson in 1993, this copper statue has become of world-famous symbol of the park. It depicts the creator himself, Walt Disney, holding the hand of his most famous creation, Mickey Mouse. 

With all of this, it sounds as if you could spend an entire park day in this land alone. And, you probably could! Now that you know everything this land has to offer, perhaps you will slow down to appreciate it the next time you head into the Magic Kingdom. Or, make time later in the day to come back and enjoy the unique offerings of this land. 

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Thursday, March 22, 2018

Throwback Thursday - Honey I Shrunk the Audience and Honey I Shrunk the Kids Movie Set Playground


The Szalinski family was the focus of the popular Disney movie series, "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids" and it's sequels: "Honey, We Shrunk Ourselves" and "Honey, I Blew Up the Kid". The movies were so popular, they spawned two attractions at Walt Disney World, Honey, I Shrunk the Audience in EPCOT and the Honey, I Shrunk the Kids Movie Set Playground in Disney's Hollywood Studios.



On November 21, 1994 at EPCOT, Honey, I Shrunk the Audience took guests inside the Imagination Institute's  Theater to attend the Inventor of the Year awards ceremony. The current honoree is professor Wayne Szalinski. Guests are given their "safety goggles" (3D glasses) as they enter to prepare for the scientific demonstrations to follow.





Sponsored by Kodak, there was a pre-show video set to the tune of Cyndi Lauper's "True Colors" highlighting the wonders of imagination. You can watch this video on Youtube HERE.

Eric Idle originated the role of Dr. Nigel Channing, Founder of the Imagination Institute in this attraction. He continued this role in the attractions, Journey into Your Imagination and later, Journey Into Imagination with Figment.








What followed was a 23 minute 3D show that featured the original cast of the movies with the usual Szalinski mayhem, where the audience accidentally becomes the latest victim of the shrinking ray. In addition to the 3D effects, the audience was seated on a moving platform to simulate the theater moving and floor shaking when one of the Szalinski children "picks up" the audience. 


After Michael Jackson's untimely death in 2009, this attraction closed on May 9, 2010 to make way for a tribute to the late musician. The Captain Eo show returned to the theater in it's place. 





On December 17, 1990 the Honey, I Shrunk the Kids Movie Set Playground opened on Streets of American in Disney's Hollywood Studios (at the time known as Disney-MGM Studios).



The playground was themed as the giant backyard scenes from the original film. It featured 30-foot blades of grass, a slide out of a Kodak film canister, giant bees and ants, along with various water-spraying elements, mazes and climbing ropes.

This playground closed on April 2, 2016 to make way for the new Star Wars Galaxy's Edge expansion.

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Throwback Thursday - Mulch, Sweat and Shears


Another casualty of the DHS expansion was Mulch Sweat and Shears. Known outside of Disney as Los Lawn Boys, this rock and roll cover band performed several times daily on the Streets of America in Disney's Hollywood Studios. 


The show began on October 8, 2004. The "story" is that this family of landscapers worked in the Disney parks. The family, who referred to themselves as brothers, mainly consisted of five core members:
    (Hedge Shears) – Bass, Vocals
    (Axe Mulch) – Guitar, Vocals
    (Buzz Sweat) – Keyboard, Vocals
    (Sticks Mulch) – Drums, Vocals
    (Morris Mulch) – Vocals and Band Manager
However, "family members" could change from time to time and there was even a "sister" at some point.




As the group's truck traveled down Streets of America, it would suffer an apparent breakdown. As one of the crew lifted the hood in an attempt to find the trouble, the rest of the crew would begin to set up stage. You would soon find out that the worker under the hood was actually working a sound board and this group of landscapers also worked as musicians. What followed was a comedy/rock n roll show which featured some of the great rock songs of the 80s and 90s. The show lasted about 15 minutes and included plenty of corny jokes and even some audience participation. Audience members would be invited to dance, play the triangle or air guitar, and sometimes give them more cowbell! 



Mulch Sweat and Shears played their final performance in DHS on October 10, 2015, just 2 days after their 11th anniversary at the park.

You can find many videos on Youtube of that and other performances by this great band.

Since the Streets of America was removed to make way for the Toy Story land and Star Wars expansions, this show lost it's home. But because they were so popular with guests, we hope to find them again someday. I hear there is a great cantina at the Galaxy's Edge! Maybe they are in need of some entertainment.




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Monday, March 19, 2018

First Look! Pirates of the Caribbean reopens with new auction scene



Today, March 19, Pirates of the Caribbean is set to reopen at Magic Kingdom Park. 

The ride now features a new version of the auction scene. The photo above shows what you will now see.

The pirate auctioneer now oversees a sale of the townspeople’s most prized possessions and goods. In this scene, the familiar redhead figure has switched sides to become a pirate named Redd, who’s just pillaged the town’s rum supply and has something to say about it.

The ride in Disneyland will receive a similar revision with work scheduled to begin April 23.

Several websites have already uploaded video of the new scene, like this one by Attractions Magazine!  Youtube video

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Source: Disney Parks Blog

Tickets now on sale for MNSSHP and MVMCP 2018!


Dates have been announced for this year's holiday parties and tickets are now on sale! Ticket prices will vary based on party dates.

Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party has also announced the return of the Hocus Pocus Villain Spectacular! Along with the Boo to You Parade and Happy Hallowishes fireworks show.


Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Dates
  • August 17, 24, 28, 31
  • September 3, 7, 9, 11, 14, 16, 18, 21, 23, 25, 28, 30
  • October 2, 4, 5, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 16, 18, 19, 21, 23, 25, 26, 28, 30, 31
Advance Ticket Pricing (add $10 if buying at the gate):


$75 – adults; $70 – children (3-9) Aug. 28, Sept. 3, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23
$79 – adults; $74 – children (3-9) Aug. 17, 24, 31, Sept. 7, 14, 21, 25
$89 – adults; $84 – children (3-9) Sept. 28, 30, Oct. 2, 4
$99 – adults; $94 – children (3-9) Oct. 8, 9, 11, 14, 16, 18, 21, 23, 25
$119 – adults; $114 – children (3-9) Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26, 28, 30
$125 – adults; $120 – children (3-9) Oct. 31 – Halloween
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party tickets start at $75 in advance or $85 at the gate, if available.


Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party will see the return of A Frozen Holiday Wish featuring Queen Elsa lighting Cinderella Castle along with Mickey's Most Merriest Celebration, Mickey's Once Upon a Christmastime Parade, and Holiday Wishes fireworks show.

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Dates
  • November 8, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 25, 27, 29, 30
  • December 2, 4, 6, 7, 9, 11, 13, 14, 16, 18, 20, 21
Advance Ticket Pricing (add $10 if buying at the gate):

$95 – adults; $90 – children (3-9) Nov. 12, 13, 15
$99 – adults; $94 – children (3-9) Nov. 8, 9, 16, 25, 27, 29, Dec. 2, 4, 6, 9, 11, 13, 16
$109 – adults; $104 – children (3-9) Nov. 30, Dec. 7, 14
$115 – adults; $110 – children (3-9) Dec. 18, 20
$125 – adults; $120 – children (3-9) Dec. 21

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party tickets start at $95 in advance or $105 at the gate, if available.
Guests can purchase special event tickets by calling 407-939-1872.
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Sunday, March 18, 2018

Throwback Thursday - The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights



The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights was a grand Christmas lights display which enjoyed a 20-year run in Disney's Hollywood Studios. It debuted in 1995 and closed at the end of the 2015 Christmas season on January 6, 2016.


Jennings Osborne was a businessman from Little Rock, Arkansas. He began decorating his home in 1986 at the request of his daughter, Breezy. Each year, the display grew until, in 1993, the display had over three million lights. Disputes with neighbors led the state Supreme Court to shut down the display. The case brought national attention and offers by several cities to host the display. Eventually, Osborne accepted the offer made by Disney to bring the display to the Orlando resort. It was set up on Residential Street in Disney's Hollywood Studios (at the time, Disney-MGM Studios) and was an immediate success.



Throughout it's 20-year run, the display underwent several changes. Originally, they used only the original lights from the Osborne estate. However, subsequent transformations saw the display grow to a size of over five million lights. The display was made up of over 10 miles of rope lighting connected by another 30 miles of extension cords. The extension cords and lights were held together using two million ties. It took 20,000 man-hours to install the display each holiday season, starting in September. The lights were turned on at dusk each night, starting in mid-November and running into the first week of January, and required 800,000 watts of electricity.

Throughout the years, Imagineers would
include "hidden objects for people to find. This included Hidden Mickeys, a cat and various Disney characters. By 2007, over 40 Hidden Mickeys could be found in the display. Constructions needs required the display to be moved in 2004. It was moved to New York Street (now known as Streets of America) and an artificial snow effect was added. 
A 2006 upgrade saw the installation of 1500 dimmer relay circuits which were choreographed to music. It was then that display also got it's current name.


2011 saw the display's biggest overhaul when all the lights were swapped out for LED lights including ropelights. All choreographed sequences were redone. Whenever a choreographed song was played the lights "dance" to the music. After each performance, the lights remained steady for about seven minutes before "dancing" again to another selection; other holiday selections play during the intermissions, along with recorded "live" segments from a fictional radio station (with Arnie and Anne) and visits from Disney characters. The dancing segments cycled roughly every 40–60 minutes.




On September 11, 2015, Disney announced it would be the final year of the display. Construction needs for the Toy Story and Star Wars land would require the closure of Streets of America. The final songs the lights danced to were "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" and "Mickey Mouse Club Alma Mater".

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Friday, March 2, 2018

When a Disney fanatic walks in Walt's footsteps


The Walk in Walt's Disneyland Footsteps Tour is a guided tour offered at Disneyland park. There are usually two tours a day, each with about 15 guests. So many people ask "is it worth it?" Well, for this lifelong Disney fanatic, it took 48 long years for me to get to the motherland and there was no question this was on my "must-do" list. For anyone who is a fan of the history and nostalgia of Walt Disney and Disneyland, this tour does not disappoint. So, let me guide you through the experience and you can decide for yourself.

First, the basics. The cost of the tour is currently $109. However, Annual Passholders and Disney Visa cardholders get a 15% discount. This brings the cost to $92.65. The cost of the tour also includes lunch. Separate admission to Disneyland is also required. 
The tour is advertised as 3 hours long. However, when all was said and done, my tour lasted 4 hours, so plan the rest of your day accordingly. Also keep this in mind if you are considering bringing a young child. Most young children don't want to walk and listen to a grown-up for 4 hours, so it may be a better idea to let them skip this one.
Space is limited to 15 guests in each tour group and reservations are required. You can make reservations up to 30 days in advance by calling 714-781-8687. You can get all the details on the Disneyland website HERE.


Now, the BIG news! In past years, the finale of this tour was the chance to visit Walt's apartment located above the Main Street fire station. However, due to maintenance and construction needs, guests were being taken to the Dream Suite (more on this later) instead for some time. Luckily, the stars aligned for my long-awaited first trip and I can happily report that the tour once again concludes with a visit to Walt's apartment.

Our day begins:                                 


Tour guests are asked to check in up to 30 minutes prior to the start of the tour. Here, we receive this special tour button with our name on it. For scrapbookers or packrats like me, this is a big deal! At this time, you will also 
choose your lunch from the Jolly Holiday Bakery menu. Then you are given your handy-dandy headset. The headset allows you to hear what the tour guide is saying and also allows your guide to pipe in various audio clips throughout the tour.


Once everyone is checked in, you will meet your tour guide (mine was the lovely Cassie) and your tour begins. A few things to note at the outset: First, as you can see I require the use of an ECV. Be assured that using and ECV or a wheelchair does not inhibit your ability to take the tour. However, you will be required to board 2 rides and the only entry to Walt's apartment is by walking up a flight of stairs. I am able to do both of these things on my own. If you have a condition that does not allow you to do this, I am unsure if you would be able to participate in those activities on the tour. The other thing you should note is that the tour will take you to some of the places in the park that held significance for Walt, however you will not get any "backstage" access on this tour, other than visiting the apartment. When you visit these other locations, you will be out in the public access area.

Your tour group heads down Main Street, U.S.A., with it's first stop at the dedication plaque in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle. At this time, your headset plays audio of Walt's actual opening day speech. Try not to cry, I dare you! The tour then proceeds through several lands with stops along the way at various points of significance. The tour guides are very knowledgeable and provide many stories and anecdotes along the way. However, the various audio clips of Walt speaking make it extra-special.



I believe there was a point in time when people would actually take this tour just to get a glimpse inside the very exclusive Club 33. I'm sad to say, that glimpse is no longer offered. While we did visit the club and learn of it's history, we were kept outside the door. Not even a peek! Here we also learned about the Dream Suite (originally named the Royal Suite). Walt already had his apartment above the firehouse. However, it was a very small space. It served as a cozy spot for Walt, Lillian and the grandchildren, but Walt wanted a larger private space to entertain VIPs. So construction was begun in this space above New Orleans Square. But, as with many Disneyland projects, construction was abandoned after Walt's death in 1966. So although, he began this project, he was never able to see it to completion and never actually used it. In 2007, as part of the Year of a Million Dreams, this space was reimagined and completed as the Dream Suite and used as a special prize for selected guests during this promotion. It is used now occasionally for very select VIP events. You all remember that viral video of Johnny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow showing up on the Pirates of the Caribbean ride last year? Well, our guide, Cassie told us they had to rearrange one of their tours that day because Johnny was still in there sleeping!! (What I wouldn't pay for a look at THAT!)


Throughout our park journey, we were given a quick restroom break at the Red Rose Tavern where we could pick up a quick snack if we chose to. And we were also given front-of the-line access to 2 rides. Our rides were Alice in Wonderland and It's a Small World. I believe the rides are subject to change. Since the Haunted Mansion is a very significant ride in Disneyland history, I think that may be one of the usual rides. 
However, taking my tour in October, the Mansion was currently experiencing the Nightmare Before Christmas overlay, so I think that may have been a factor in why we didn't ride it on the tour. We finished up back on Main Street, U.S.A. at the Opera House. This is a great place filled with Disney memorabilia. If you haven't taken the time to duck in there and look around, I highly suggest you do! At this point, our group was split into two. Since space in Walt's apartment is very confined, the entire group can not enter at once. So half went off to the apartment while the other half enjoyed their pre-ordered lunch from Jolly Holiday Bakery. We were given our choice of sandwich, drink and dessert. Very good food! Highly recommend it for lunch. 



And then it was time for the highlight of the tour. Our group was ushered behind the gate and up the steps to Walt Disney's actual apartment! Yes he slept here, he ate here, he showered here. It was amazing. Seriously, I had to fight not to cry. It felt like walking into your beloved grandparent's home. Lovely antique furnishings and a comfortable, homey feel. It's very compact. Just a living room with small kitchenette built into the wall and a small bathroom. There is also a small garden patio we were not allowed to go on. We were joined by 3 guides at this time that answered every and any question we had. We were allowed to sit on the furniture, but there were certain things we were not allowed to touch. You can take a peek out the window where the famous lamp stays lit to signify that Walt is always "in", but you can't linger there. They don't want park guests seeing anyone in the window. We saw the little kitchenette where Walt would fix himself a quick snack. It still has the original appliances with the cloth-covered electrical cords! You are not allowed to take any pictures or video inside the apartment. However, the guides will take one photo of you on your own camera or device. The couch behind me slides down into a bed and that's where Walt would sleep! Lillian had a matching one on the other side of the room. And the grandkids would just bunk on the floor between them when they stayed. This moment made the entire cost of the tour "worth it" for me!
 After the tour, each guest is given a souvenir postcard and this special tour pin. (Another packrat's dream).

So, in conclusion, I give this tour a 5-star rating. I think it's reasonably priced for what's included and can't be beat for the information, nostalgia and history you get. I would highly recommend it for everyone. Hope you enjoyed my review!


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