Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park is going extreme with its new white-knuckle raft ride, Crush ’n’ Gusher––the first attraction of its kind in Central Florida!

Using three different slides, some screaming jets of water, and the most popular water park technology around, this bad boy takes thrill seekers zipping up hills and down steep drops, slipping around hairpin turns and sliding through banked curves. Surprises around every gravity-defying corner included.

Wait until you see what’s coming up at the twelfth annual Epcot® International Flower & Garden Festival Of course, they’ll have exotic flower displays popping up all around Epcot® and big-name entertainers who’ll perform “under the stars” at the America Gardens Theatre.  But even more fun is blooming.

NEW! Alice in Wonderland maze!
Future World is getting curiouser and curiouser with this playful hedge maze featuring character topiaries and interactive surprises from the classic movie.

The Ultimate Backyard Garden!
This fun showcase presented by The Home Depot® shows you how to turn your home garden into a magical backyard retreat or amazing entertainment venue.

Butterfly Garden
This popular annual display will be bigger and better than ever with up-close and personal butterfly releases and tips on how to create your own butterfly garden.

Three months from now, in a Theme Park not so far, far away, an event for every man, woman, child, Wookiee and wannabe-Jedi Knight returns. Just in time to celebrate the release of Episode III, it’s Star Wars Weekends at Disney-MGM Studios. During select weekends in May and June 2005, you can catch celebrities and characters from the entire Star Wars saga.

Enjoy autograph sessions, motorcades, photo ops, interactive entertainment, trivia contests, a Star Wars edition of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire–Play It! and more ... including Star Tours, the ultimate Star Wars thrill ride. 

And when you go to see Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith, don’t forget to use one of the new powers of the Passholder to get a discount at AMC® Pleasure Island 24 Theatres Complex. Just make sure the Pass is with you.

“Showbiz central” hosts favorite sports celebrities!

Put on your game face and your mouse ears and get in on what we think is one of the most fun-packed family weekend events ever. The ESPN gang will set up right in front of the Sorcerer Hat Shop, and you’ll be able to catch them in events throughout Disney-MGM Studios, Friday, February 25 through Sunday, February 27, 2005.

There will be star athletes, live telecasts of SportsCenter, specially themed sports shows, and a sports edition of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire–Play It! Plus a behind-the-scenes look at the hit show, Dream Job.

You know how great it is to stay in a Disney Resort hotel ... now it’s even better! One of the reasons is the Extra Magic Hours Benefit, newly enhanced to give Disney Resort Guests even more time for fun. Each day one of the Theme Parks opens an hour early or, as a new feature, stays open up to three hours extra after regular closing so you can enjoy select attractions (valid Walt Disney World® Resort I.D. and Theme Park admission is required).

 It’s a great way to get more magic from your day, with plenty of time to relax and enjoy easy access to select attractions, even the most popular ones. You can visit the Parks every day as a Passholder, but the only way to stay longer is to be a Disney Resort Guest!

MORE GREAT DISNEY RESORT GUEST BENEFITS THAN EVER!

As a Disney Resort Guest, you’re surrounded by Disney magic and renowned service 24 hours a day; close enough to hop back to the hotel for a dip in its uniquely themed pool, and minutes from all the fun with our complimentary and convenient transportation. Plus beginning this May, as part of the Happiest Celebration On Earth, you get Disney’s Magical Express Service if you fly in for your visit.

This complimentary new service helps you start your vacation the minute you land at Orlando International Airport. We’ll take you from the airport to your Disney Resort, pick up your bags from the plane and take them to your room—and vice-versa when you head for home! Ask for details when you book your Resort reservation.

A DELICIOUS NEW WAY TO SAVE ON DISNEY DINING

Now you can savor the flavors of the Disney restaurants you love and save big too, with a 20% discount on all food and beverage items at over 70 locations throughout Walt Disney World® Resort. It’s the Disney Dining Experience Membership and it includes Theme Park restaurants like the Crystal Palace and Pizzafari, character dining, and even upscale Resort restaurants like California Grill.

The discount is good for a party of 10 and includes everything from cocktails and appetizers to entrees and desserts. Plus, Resort valet and Theme Park parking is included for dining purposes! What’s even better is that as a Passholder, you can get your annual membership for only $50. That’s $25 off the regular price! You’ll also receive a second membership card for someone else in your household.

SPECIAL OFFER ON TICKETED MAGIC KINGDOM PARK EVENTS

Another new Passholder perk is that you can now enjoy a 25% discount on tickets to Disney’s Night of Joy, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. The discount is available on select nights, based on availability, and applies to “Day-Of” admission price only.

It does not apply to “Advance Sales” admission price. Visit Passholder web site beginning June 5, 2005 for more information. Click on “Pass Benefits” at disneyworld.com/passholder for more information. And remember to pick up your Pass sleeve from any Theme Park ticket window––it’s your handy guide to all your Passholder benefits!

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