Things Disney Offers But Doesn't Advertise *Summary Added Oct 08*

[Dcanoli]

is it possible that they just took it off the menu during "free dining"? I've heard they do this with certain items...maybe somebody can verify if it is back on the menu

Well, I will have to chime in here and give a bit of an OT response.

Pin.'s has always been my place to dine for CS when in MK, so as usual, I made my way over there last month.

To my shock and dismay, the whole menu was horrible!!! I wanted what I normally get there--a great sandwich for lunch!

All they had were typical amusement part-type fare--YUCK! I was so disappointed...

I had to walk all the way to Columbia Harbor House for a big tuna sandwich! YUM!!!

So, it's not JUST the milkshakes that have disappeared there!

 

[rbramblett]

I was told there is a store where if you are the first to ask if Tinkerbell is let out, you get to open the box and off she goes. Is this true? If it is, what store is it. I would love to get to do this with my kiddo's.

 

[lisalonglash]

I was told there is a store where if you are the first to ask if Tinkerbell is let out, you get to open the box and off she goes. Is this true? If it is, what store is it. I would love to get to do this with my kiddo's.

I think it's Tinkerbell's Treasures Shop in Fantasyland. Good luck!!

 

[kadesha]

I was told there is a store where if you are the first to ask if Tinkerbell is let out, you get to open the box and off she goes. Is this true? If it is, what store is it. I would love to get to do this with my kiddo's.

I'm pretty sure they don't do this anymore.

 

[Rob R]

I was told there is a store where if you are the first to ask if Tinkerbell is let out, you get to open the box and off she goes. Is this true? If it is, what store is it. I would love to get to do this with my kiddo's.

Almost...

It's Tinkerbell's Treasures in the MK, just behind the castle, near the entrance to Cindy's Table. You say "wake up tinkerbell" and they flip the switch and the music starts playing along with Tink now flying around the room--lights and sound effects, no visual Tink except the lights. Then you are given a magic moments certificate. (these are easy to come by, we got one playing tic tac toe with the cashier at BUZZ Lightyear SR Spin.)

Personally, we did this via a little bit of creative cast member hook up in June of 08, and I can say without a doubt that Kevin is right about this. He says something to the effect of "this is something that has taken on a life of it's own on the boards and people make a huge deal about something that is not a big deal."

I wouldn't waste my time. And It would be MUCH easier to be first in line at Dumbo, Space Mountain, or any big attraction that to be first at Tinkerbell's. It is truly a race, and you better have your running shoes on. We were at the rope drop for this and there were like 4 families we overheard talking about it. Probably more further back.

If you happen to wander in and don't hear Tink, then ask, but I'd get in line for Dumbo or watch the ladies making Rice Krispie Mickeys in the bake shop before I did this EVER again.

FWIW,
Rob

 

[Joanna71985]

I was told there is a store where if you are the first to ask if Tinkerbell is let out, you get to open the box and off she goes. Is this true? If it is, what store is it. I would love to get to do this with my kiddo's.

That is Tinkerbell's Treasures, in Fantasyland.

 

[rumrunnergirl]

They don't always choose the first child there either. We were there a few months ago and my DD was the first child in the store for Tink. The CMs waited until about 10 little girls were there, and then picked one to do the honors. My DD was quited bummed.

That said, another woman waiting for the rope to drop at the Castle (so her DD could ride Dumbo, LOL) that morning said they come to WDW often, and that the Moms can be horrible - running over kids and elbowing them out of the way so that they can get there first to let Tink out. Maybe that is why the CM's don't always choose the first child there.

ETA: I just read Rob's post and agree - it's not that big of a deal. When my DD saw what "waking Tink up" entailed, she realized she didn't miss much. I reinforced that idea, plus the fact that she was *first* even if she wasn't chosen, and other exciting things would happen on the trip. After 10 minutes she was fine and never mentioned it the rest of the trip!

 

[Kurby]

MGM -


The buses - Ask the bus driver if they have any of the tradeable bus cards! Theyre so cute! And I almost have an entire set.

Thats all ive got for now!

can't believe i haven't seen this thread before


what are these cards? do you have a pic of them?

 

[TroyE]

Do all bus drivers carry them or just certain buses and certain drivers?

can't believe i haven't seen this thread before


what are these cards? do you have a pic of them?

 

[Kurby]

personalized menu for FREE at Coral ReefQUOTE]

how do you get a personalized menu? do you have to pre-order it?

I'd love one for my daughter.

 

[SelfEmployedDebtFree]

bumpity bump...

 

[bradk]

this is a sample front/back of the transportation cards. there are 18 in all, 3 from the buses, 3 from the boats, 12 from the monorails

 

[Dcanoli]

this is a sample front/back of the transportation cards. there are 18 in all, 3 from the buses, 3 from the boats, 12 from the monorails

Brad,

Thanks for sharing that picture. I have been telling my boys about these cards, but we've never remembered it once we got there.

I'm going to show them your picture. It's nice to know what to look for and expect!

Deb

 

[onelilspark]

Those trading cards are neat!

Also, I'm glad to see the Flag Raising Ceremony made the list (I guess it's really Flag Lowering, whatever...) It's really neat. My Dad did it a couple years ago now. We went at the beginning of the trip and asked about it, unfortunately, I was only staying for a few days, but my parents were able to go back and do it. They had a Photopass photographer there to take some pictures of it too. Really neat, my Dad enjoyed.

Also, what I didn't see on the list was the Yuletide Tour. I know that the tours aren't really secret, but I had never heard of this one until recently. Plus, it's not on the WDW website. Runs throughout the month of December, tells you about Christmas traditions around the World (the real world, not WDW!) and then shows you how WDW decorates and apparently takes you to their Christmas warehouse. We're doing this when I visit my parents for Christmas, I'm anxious to see how it goes! (My family loves Christmas and Disney, so combining them is awesome to us!!)

 

[Trixie15]

This is a great thread - thank you so much for the compilation! I'm going to print the list out and add it to my folder for our trip in May!

 

[Kurby]

this is a sample front/back of the transportation cards. there are 18 in all, 3 from the buses, 3 from the boats, 12 from the monorails

wow - those are great.

so all we have to do is ask every bus driver, mono rail driver and boat driver. cool. we'll have to make a note to remember to do that.

 

[Kurby]

When you buy stuff be sure to check to see if you get free VMK cards with the purchase. You can check the VMK boards here on DIS for a complete list of where to get them but a few places is buying a poster size picture at splash mountain, candy in the candy store at Frontier land, and Mickey ears at the hat shop just to the right of the candy shop when you enter mainstreet (not sure if this one is still going, it was for when you buy golden Mickey ears but that was a year or so ago).


What are VMK cards? i've never heard of this

 

[bradk]

vmk was virtual magic kingdom. it's gone now.

 

[Kurby]

oh guess that's what i get for finding this thread too late

 

[Beauty & the Best]

I have now read through this entire thread! Yay me!

I wanted to add a few little things that some people may know about but some may not. They're not freebies, just neat stuff that hasn't been mentioned.

- Outside Innoventions (East?West? - it's the one closest to the Land) at the entrance that opens to the fountain area there are some ground tiles that light up at night in different colors and designs.
There are also some that light up as you exit Epcot by Spaceship Earth, but they're not the same.
Anyhow, I found these and had a lot of fun just stepping on them and seeing the different colors appear. It's something small to do as you leave the park or wait for Illuminations.

- At the end of Philharmagic in MK, Donald is shot out of a tuba and you can see him at the back of the theater. After the show is over, go into the shop behind Philharmagic and you'll see where Donald came out.

- At Muppetvision 3-D in DS, you should also look to the back of the theater towards the end of the show when the shooting starts. The Swedish Chef has a cannon back there.

- Go to the Briar Patch store outside of Splash Mountain in MK. It continues the Brer Rabbit theme and you can see scenes from inside Brer Rabbit's home on the ceiling and walls.

- In Frontierland at MK, a good way to pass time while you wait for a FastPass is to put a few quarters in at the shooting range. The game gives you a lot of "shots" for your money and it's a great way to break away from the crowds for 15 min.

I've really enjoyed reading about these neat things. So as not to get confused, I encourage everyone to go back and read one of the summaries before posting a question - just to save time.