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Around the World

Spotlight is on ‘Discover Andalucia, Spain’ Exhibit
At Epcot International Food and Wine Festival, Through Nov. 17

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Andalucia, a colorful corner of Spain known for its superb sherries, olive oils and gastronomic delights, earns the spotlight with a new exhibit at the seventh annual Epcot International Food and Wine Festival, continuing through Nov. 17.

The 3,500-square-foot “Discover Andalucia, Spain” experience, located in World Showcase near the Germany pavilion, brings the region of Andalucia to life with a small, terraced olive-tree exhibit, weathered stucco buildings and courtyard, flamenco dancers and an olive oil tour. The free-flowing tour concludes with a complimentary sherry tasting.

Andalucia, a region in the southwest of Spain bordered on the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea, is the largest sherry producer in the world and is famous for its tapas and light cuisine created with the area’s enduring olive oils.

The Andalucia, Spain, experience, created in participation with the economic development branch of the Andalusian government, includes:

An olive oil tour in buildings reminiscent of those found throughout Andalucia. It features the history of the region’s olive oil production, the agriculture at the core of cultivation and production, a re-creation of a traditional olive oil press and a tasting of the final product with information about olive oil’s health benefits.

A sherry tour that demonstrates the traditional solera cask aging system and a tasting of sherry served to guests by an authentic veneciador.

Craftsmen and artisans showcasing crafted wares and traditional products.

A traditional Andalusian courtyard with fountain and arches.

A tapas bar with gazpacho and other appetizer-sized portions, plus wine and sherries of the region.

Authentic flamenco performances throughout the day.

The Epcot International Food and Wine Festival around World Showcase Lagoon features more than 20 food and wine marketplaces, free wine tasting seminars and culinary demonstrations, a specialty beer garden and the new “Eat to the Beat” Concert Series with daily performances by popular entertainers. In addition to the 11 World Showcase countries, festival marketplaces will serve up samplings from South Africa, Greece, Chile and other countries and regions.

Call 407/WDW-DINE for information or reservations for special festival events and programs.

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Collectible Pins for ‘Party for the Senses’

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. --A new series of collectible pins is being offered exclusively to “Party for the Senses” guests at the seventh annual Epcot International Food and Wine Festival. There are six pins -- five representing the senses (taste, touch, hearing, sight and smell) -- and a sixth featuring the party logo.

“Party for the Senses” in World Showplace (located between the United Kingdom and Canada pavilions) features 16 chefs and more than 50 wines. Remaining dates are Nov. 2, 9 and 16. Cost is $79 per person, and Epcot admission is required. The Food and Wine Festival, free with Epcot admission, continues daily through Nov. 17.

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Downtown Disney Celebrates 27th Annual Festival of the Masters, Nov. 8-10

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - On Nov. 8, 9 and 10 Downtown Disney will become a living gallery for the master works of today’s top artists at the 27th annual Festival of the Masters featuring the nation’s best fine arts, cuisine and entertainment.

This year’s festival will include 150 fine-art exhibitors at West Side, plus House of Blues Folk Art Festival, Disney Magic Music Days Jazz Jam at Pleasure Island, Madonnari Masters Street Painting Festival at the Marketplace, and many family activities. Event hours are 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and is free of charge.

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Stars Shine at ABC Super Soap Weekend at Disney-MGM Studios,
Nov. 9-10

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Susan Lucci (“All My Children”) will headline a star-studded lineup of more than 30 stars from the ABC Daytime dramas Nov. 9-10 at the seventh annual ABC Super Soap Weekend at Disney-MGM Studios.

Throughout the event, fans will have the opportunity to meet favorite stars from the four ABC Daytime dramas -- “General Hospital,” “All My Children,” “One Life To Live” and “Port Charles.” Fan festivities include celebrity motorcades, game shows, autograph sessions, interviews and the chance to purchase one-of-a-kind memorabilia from the shows. The elaborate, star-studded event also features live musical performances by several soap stars.

For future updates and more information about ABC Super Soap Weekend, guests may call the Super Soap Hotline at 407/397-6808, or visit the ABC Daytime Web site at www.ABC.com.

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‘Bird’ is the Word at Walt Disney World Restaurants
On Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- More than two dozen Walt Disney World restaurants will offer a special menu for Thanksgiving, Nov. 28. From oak-grilled turkey with oyster stuffing at Flying Fish Cafe at Disney’s BoardWalk to a family-style turkey dinner at Yachtsman’s Steakhouse at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort, the big bird is on most of the menus -- except Cítricos at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, where roast duck with wild rice and cranberries is the holiday entrée.

Priority seating is recommended for most restaurants. Call 407/WDW DINE.

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Roy Disney Kicks Off Candlelight Processional at Epcot, Nov. 29

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Roy Disney, vice chairman of the Walt Disney Company and chairman of Disney Feature Animation, will be the first celebrity narrator to deliver the traditional Christmas story to guests during the Candlelight Processional Nov. 29 through Dec. 30 at Epcot.

Guests can enjoy Roy Disney Nov. 29 and 30 at 5, 6:45 and 8:15 p.m., and Dec. 1 at 6:45 and 8:15 p.m.

Candlelight Processional, one of Disney’s most beloved holiday traditions, is a joyous retelling of the Christmas story by a celebrity narrator accompanied by a 50-piece orchestra and a mass choir. World Showcase comes alive with holiday storytellers, observances of Kwanzaa and Hanukkah and a daily tree-lighting ceremony.

Roy Disney’s appearance at Candlelight comes during the 100 Years of Magic celebration, which has been extended until Feb. 28, 2003. The event spans all four theme parks at Walt Disney World Resort and marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of Walt Disney, Roy Disney’s uncle.

Special dining packages at Epcot restaurants that include preferred seating for the Candlelight Processional are available by calling 407/WDW-DINE.

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Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Wins 2002 ‘Thea’ Award
For Outstanding Achievement

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge was presented a “Thea” award from the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) for outstanding achievement in the “Themed Hotel” category. The presentation came at the association’s annual award ceremony (Sept. 28) at the El Capitan Theater in Hollywood, Calif.

The Thea Awards were created to recognize and celebrate excellence in the themed entertainment industry. The TEA is an international alliance created by and for professionals in themed entertainment, recreation and leisure industries around the globe.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, featuring 1,293 rooms and suites, is the newest deluxe resort at 47-square-mile Walt Disney World Resort in Florida.

Most of the hotel’s guestrooms overlook a 33-acre savannah that offers 24-hour viewing opportunities of more than 200 mammals and birds. Three restaurants tempt the taste buds of resort guests, while more than 200 pieces of museum-quality art placed throughout the resort educate guests about African culture and heritage.

Disney Imagineers visited more than 20 African lodges to bring authentic flavor and detail to the resort.

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Disney Cruise Line

Disney Cruise Line Celebrates Magical Holidays, Nov. 24-Jan. 1

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Disney Cruise Line guests can enjoy a festive holiday celebration sprinkled with pixie dust on sailings between Nov. 24 and Jan. 1, 2003.

It all starts at Disney’s private cruise terminal at Port Canaveral, Fla., where festive holiday décor and Disney characters dressed in their season’s best await all who board a Magical Holidays sailing. On board the Disney Magic or Disney Wonder, guests find the ships decked with boughs of holly and filled with holiday-themed entertainment and activities for the entire family.

Magical Holidays highlights include:

A lighting ceremony of a nearly three-deck-tall tree in the atrium lobby, where “snow” magically falls.
A Christmas Eve visit from Santa Goofy, with surprises for kids enrolled in children’s programming.
International holiday caroling by crew members from around the globe.
Special family time, when families join together to design and decorate their own gingerbread houses.
Classic holiday story time in the atrium hosted by favorite Disney characters.
Traditional holiday feasts in Disney’s three themed dining rooms.
Presentations of “Santa Claus 2: The Mrs. Claus” and “Treasure Planet,” sure to be two of this holiday season’s most popular films.
Multiple faith and non-denominational holiday services.
A ship-wide party to ring in 2003 and a New Year’s Day tailgate party at ESPN Skybox and Promenade Lounge.
Rates for Magical Holiday sailings start at $439 (three-night), $539 (four-night) and $829 (seven-night). To learn more about Disney Cruise Line or to book a Disney Cruise Line vacation, guests can contact their travel agent, visit www.disneycruise.com or call Disney Cruise Line at 888/DCL-2500. Travel agents can call Disney Cruise Line at 888/325-2500 or visit www.disneytravelagents.com.

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Disney Cruise Line Children’s Programming Features
All-New Activities Inspired by Disney’s “Lilo & Stitch” Film

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Already the most comprehensive children’s programming at sea, Disney’s Oceaneer Club and Disney’s Oceaneer Lab have been given an intergalactic boost thanks to new programs and activities inspired by the family themes of Disney’s “Lilo & Stitch.”

The imaginative themes of this summer’s hit family film have been weaved through new elements of Disney’s extensive line-up of children’s programming. Enhancements include:

Lilo costumes that allow youngsters to play the film’s cheerful little star.
Interactive computer games that combine the unforgettable characters and imaginative story.
A Hawaiian-themed welcome night for children entering programming at the start of the cruise.
The energetic soundtrack, setting the mood for these all-new themed programs and activities.
The film about a young Hawaiian girl (Lilo) who adopts an alien experiment gone wrong (Stitch) opened in theaters nationwide and simultaneously aboard Disney Cruise Line ships June 2, quickly winning approval from both child and adult moviegoers.

With almost an entire deck devoted to children’s programming, Disney Cruise Line has interactive, hands-on activities that were specifically designed with five different age groups in mind. Disney’s Oceaneer Club accommodates the 3-4 and 5-7 age groups, while Disney’s Oceaneer Lab accommodates the 8-9 and 10-12 age groups. For the teens, there is Common Grounds (ages 13-17). Flounder’s Reef Nursery provides a full-service nursery for ages 12 weeks to 3 years.

Pagers are available to parents with children in the programming areas so they’re never out of reach while enjoying the ship’s adults-only areas. In addition, children are provided with wristbands identifying the child’s name, parent’s pager number and any allergies they may have.

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23rd Annual Walt Disney World Florida Classic Football Game Bethune-Cookman College vs. Florida A&M University, Nov. 23

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Bragging rights will once again be at stake when the Bethune-Cookman College Wildcats and Florida A&M University Rattlers renew their annual rivalry. Kick-off for this match-up between the two historically black colleges is scheduled for 4 p.m. Nov. 23 at the Florida Citrus Bowl, and Walt Disney World Resort will sponsor the game for the sixth consecutive year.

As a prelude to the weekend’s festivities, Walt Disney World Resort will host the Presidents’ Scholarship Gala on Thursday, Nov. 21, at Disney’s Contemporary Resort Convention Center. A series of other events will take place at Walt Disney World Resort including Steppin’ in the Park and the Florida Classic Experience Gospel Extravaganza.

Sideline tickets (lower deck and mezzanine levels) for the game at the Florida Citrus Bowl are $35, while upper deck and end zone seats are $30. Game tickets are available at all Ticketmaster locations, while group tickets of 20 or more may be purchased by calling the Florida Citrus Sports box office at 407/423-2476.

Student tickets are $12 and can be purchased at the respective schools’ ticket offices, with valid student identification only.