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MEDIA ALERT: Epcot's 25th Anniversary is October 1, 2007Let the Disney Experts tell you the whole story.(ORLANDO, FL, September 4, 2007) Epcot, Walt Disney’s pet project at Walt Disney World, near Orlando Florida, turns twenty-five years old on Monday, October 1, 2007. Cause for celebration, you’d think. Yet Disney’s promotional juggernaut is strangely silent. But just because there is no “official” planned celebration for this important milestone doesn’t mean that you can’t draw the attention of the millions of Disney lovers with special features, articles, and interviews. The Intrepid Traveler’s roster of authors includes some of the world’s foremost authorities on all things Disney World. Turn to them for fascinating insights into the wonderful world that Walt envisioned at Epcot and learn how that vision changed over the years. Charles Ridgway
Charlie Ridgway is a bona fide ‘Disney Legend.’ He even has his own window on Main Street U.S.A., a signal honor for those who have made very special contributions to the Disney legacy. Charlie was a Disney publicist and press agent for over forty years, working at Disneyland with Walt himself in the early days and going on to participate in the opening of all the parks at Walt Disney World, including Epcot, and many other Disney parks around the globe. In his engaging memoir, “Spinning Disney’s World: Memories of a Magic Kingdom Press Agent,” Charlie describes how the opening ceremonies for Epcot were touch and go until the very last minute. He also tells the fascinating story of how that event ushered in the brave new world of electronic news gathering and satellite transmission that we take for granted today. Author web site: http://charlesbridgway.googlepages.com Steven M. Barrett
Did you know that the whole phenomenon of “hidden Mickeys” started at Epcot? To distinguish his new park from the Magic Kingdom, Walt himself decreed that cartoon characters would have no place at the futuristic Epcot. But the “Imagineers” who built and designed the place were not willing to abandon their beloved Mickey Mouse. And so they tucked cleverly camouflaged images of the “main mouse” into the pavilions and public places of the new park. They went unnoticed and unheralded for years by all but a handful of insiders. Eventually, however, word leaked out and today “hidden Mickey mania” is in full flower at Disney parks around the globe. Dr. Steven M. Barrett is “Mr. Hidden Mickeys” to the legions of Disney visitors who pack his book, “Hidden Mickeys: A Field Guide To Walt Disney World’s Best Kept Secrets” on their trips to the parks, where they add hours of fun by tracking down these elusive images. Let Steve tell you about the origins of the hidden Mickey phenomenon and point you to some of the best examples at Epcot — including an exceptional “endangered Mickey” that may soon disappear. He can also provide tips on how to get the most out of an Epcot visit. You see, one of his other books is “The Hassle-Free Walt Disney World Vacation,” which is updated annually. Author’s web site: http://www.hiddenmickeysguide.com Louis A. Mongello
Lou Mongello has been visiting Walt Disney World since he was three. In the process he transformed himself into one of the world’s leading experts on WDW history and lore. His books, “The Walt Disney World Trivia Book” volumes 1 and 2, have made him a celebrity with Disney fans who flock to his public appearances and who have made his award-winning “The WDW Radio Show” a roaring success. The show was named the “Best Travel Podcast of 2007,” marking the second year that Mongello has won the award. Lou knows that the Universe of Energy was the world’s largest private solar-powered installation when it opened in 1982 and that the bird calls you hear as you walk past Spaceship Earth are actually recorded distress calls used to keep birds away . . . and guests’ heads clean! And that’s just scratching the surface. Author’s web site: http://www.disneyworldtrivia.com Interview the Disney ExpertsWhether it’s a feature story, an on-camera interview, or a panel discussion, The Intrepid Traveler’s Disney Experts are ready to help you and thousands of Disney fans celebrate Epcot’s twenty-fifth anniversary. Notes on availability: Charles Ridgway and Steven Barrett live near Orlando. Lou Mongello lives in New Jersey, but will be in the Orlando area from September 27 to October 2. All are available by phone. To arrange an interview or appearance, please contact:
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