Abbreviations, Acronyms and Initialisms for newbie Disney Dorks

 By Dawn Gosdin

WDW-Walt Disney World Resorts:

VALUE

ASM-All Star Music

ASMO-All Star Movies

AS SPORT-All Star Sports

PC-Pop Century

AOA-Art of Animation

MODERATE

CBR-Caribbean Beach Resort

CSR-Coronado Springs Resort

POR-Port Orleans Riverside

POFQ-Port Orleans French Quarter

FW- Fort Wilderness

DELUXE

AKL-Animal Kingdom Lodge

AKV-Animal Kingdom Villas

BC-Beach Club

BCV-Beach Club Villas

BWI-Boardwalk Inn

BWV-Boardwalk Villas

GF-Grand Floridian

GFV-Grand Floridian Villas

CR-Contemporary

YC-Yacht Club

POLY-Polynesian

WL-Wilderness Lodge

WLV-Wilderness Lodge Villas

OKW- Old Key West

SSR-Saratoga Springs Resort

SOG-Shades of Green (Military Resort onsite)

S&D-Swan & Dolphin Resort

Parks:

MK-Magic Kingdom

AK-Animal Kingdom

EC-EPCOT

DHS-Disney Hollywood Studios

BB-Blizzard Beach

TL-Typhoon Lagoon

DTD-Downtown Disney

WWOS-Wide World of Sports (Sports Complex)

Key Words:

WD-Walt Disney

CRO-Central Reservation Office

AP- Annual Passport

APR-Annual Pass Rate

PAP-Premium Annual Pass

CM-Cast Member

ADR-Advance Dining Reservation

TIW-Tables in Wonderland (previously DDE-Disney Dining Experience)

EMH-Extra Magic Hour

TTA-Transit & Ticket Authority (Transportation Main Hub)

TTC-Transportation & Ticket Center

DCL-Disney Cruise Line

FE-Fish Extender (DCL Family Mailbox Game)

DVC-Disney Vacation Club

DME-Disney Magical Express

MCO-Orlando International Airport

MNSSHP-Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party (seasonal extra purchase)

MVMCP-Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party (seasonal extra Purchase)

ECV-Electric Convenience Vehicle

DQ-Disney Quest

EWP-Electrical Water Pageant (Monorail Resort Hotels can watch from their Resort this Magical Lighted Water Parade) GF, POLY, CR, WL, FW & their Villas.

FP-Fastpass (Before Magic Bands)

MDE-My Disney Experience (Disney Website Personal Reservation System)

IG-International Gateway (Entrance to EPCOT from Boardwalk)

WS-World Showcase (Restaurant Row in back of EPCOT Park)

MYW-Magic Your Way (Park Ticket)

P&PD-Prayers & Pixie Dust

PM-Private Message

PS-Priority Seating

Dining (few):

CRT-Cinderella’s Royal Table

BOG-Be Our Guest

B&C-Beaches & Cream

WC-Whispering Canyon

CP-Crystal Palace

CG-California Grill

V&A-Victoria & Albert’s

LC-Le Cellier

R&C-Rose & Crown Pub

Ressie-Reservation

Pixie Dust-Magical Disney LOVE, Glittery Happy Thoughts.

CM’S-Chef Mickeys

Family:

DH-Disney Husband

DW-Disney Wife

DD-Disney Daughter

DS-Disney Son

FIL-Father in Law

MIL-Mother in Law

BIL-Brother in law

SIL-Sister in Law

DBF-Disney Boyfriend

DGF-Disney Girlfriend

DF-Disney Fiancé

Previously published on http://theadultsideofdisney.com/.  

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#Disneyland60.......Today In Disneyland History.......August 27, 1955

Mickey Mouse Club Theater Opens

August 27, 1955

Who's the leader of the club that's made for you and me?

M-I-C-K-E-Y M-O-U-S-E

Hey there, Hi there, Ho there! You're as welcome as can be!

M-I-C-K-E-Y M-O-U-S-E

Mickey Mouse! (Donald Duck!)

Mickey Mouse! (Donald Duck!)

Forever let us hold our banners high,

High, high, high!

Come along and sing a song and join the jamboree!

M-I-C-K-E-Y M-O-U-S-E

Mickey Mouse Club!

Mickey Mouse Club!

                                           

On August 27, 1955 The Mickey Mouse Club Theatre opened in Disneyland's Fantasyland. The air-conditioned theatre presented various Disney cartoons, and at one point it was the home to the 3D Jamboree featuring the multi-dimensional Mouseketeers in color as well as introducing the short films Melody and Working for Peanuts — all in 3D. In 1964, the theater was renamed the Fantasyland 

Theater.

Bruce Healey, senior music director/producer for Disneyland Entertainment Productions, remembered working in the theater. “In the days of the Fantasyland Theater of old, which was a little movie theatre in Fantasyland, we converted that to a live performance venue for this music education show that ran for about six months called “Fun With Music” which was an educational program that the company put together. This was about 1976 or ’77. It was a live stage show with film and live performers and a six-piece band that I was the leader of and I played the piano. There were these little opera boxes on either side of the theater that we made into an orchestra pit. Three of us were on one side of the theater and three of us were on the other side, which was a very challenging thing to deal with in terms of staying together.” The Fantasyland Theater took a final bow in 1981 and “Hey there, hi there, ho there” made way for “Hi diddle dee dee” when Pinocchio’s Daring Journey attraction debuted in its place in 1983. And that’s what happened today in Disneyland history.

Trivia Time!  Can you name all of the original Mouseketeers?  Who was your favorite?  Bonus points if you can name what each day of the week was on "The Mickey Mouse Club".

Win One of TWO #Snapfish Disney Photo Books! #GiveAway

HOW TO MAKE A DISNEY PHOTO BOOK

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Each day, in honor of Disneyland’s upcoming Diamond Celebration next year, we have been revisiting the history of the Happiest Place on Earth.  With summer ending, and school upon us, if you’re like our family, the memory cards in our cameras are overflowing with summer time adventures.  Now the question is, what do you do with all of those memories you’ve made this summer?  

Thanks so our friends at Snapfish.com, the answer is as easy as 1 – 2 – 3- in fact it’s a Snap!  And better yet, if you were lucky enough to have experienced the pixie dust and magic of a Disney vacation first hand, Snapfish is giving you the chance to create your very own Disney themed gifts. Now you an easy way to make your very own personalized items with your favorite Disney characters.  The choices are endless from Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Tiana, all of the princesses little girls love, to Disney Cars favorites, like Lightning McQueen and Mater! And what Disney creation would be complete without having Mickey and Minnie there as well. The prices are so reasonable, you’re certainly going to want to order more than one to use as that perfect gift any grandparent would love. Books start at $29.99, 8x11 premium photo book, up to 20 additional pages at no cost, and free shipping! And now not one but two lucky Disney Gal readers will have the chance to win their very own custom created Snapfish product.

This weekend Zack and I sat down and created our first ever Snapfish Disney book and it was beyond easy and user friendly. Now that we know just how simple it truly is, this certainly won’t be our last.  The only hard part-deciding on which pictures to use.  After hours of going through countless Disneyland trip pictures, we settled on our magical trip last April when my family and I attended the Disney Social Media Moms Celebration.  Check out our step by step photos of our very first Snapfish creation:

First pick out a theme for your book.

Once you have your theme decided, simply drag and place your pictures onto the page. One of best parts about creating our photo book at Snapfish was the ease of moving the pictures while on the page, all you had to do was click the photo, drag up down, left right, even resizing the pictures if needed.

Once you have your pictures and theme in place, simply hit the order button and before your know it, your very own personalized book will arrive with memories to last a lifetime. Now you don’t have to leave your memories on the memory card. Thanks to Snapfish, it’s easy to be able to create that personalized keepsake that will last a lifetime. We can’t wait for the album to come.

The generous folks at Snapfish are giving two of our Disney Gal readers a chance to win a code to create your own photo books at Snapfish.  Who wouldn’t love to win that? Please check out the Snapfish site, take a look around then come back here and tell us what else you love from the site. And while you’re there, be sure to join the Snapfish Superfan Consumer Program , it is super easy and free to join.  So now all you have to do is decide, how will you create your own Snapfish book?

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#Disneyland60..........Today In Disneyland History...............August 26, 2005

Disney Legend Fred Joerger Passes Away

August 26, 2005

On August 26, 2005, Disney Legend Fred Joerger, a master model maker who helped create Disneyland's look by molding three-dimensional models of the Sleeping Beauty Castle, the Haunted Mansion and other attractions, passed away at age 91. Born in Pekin, Illinois, on December 21, 1913, Fred graduated from the University of Illinois with a fine arts degree in 1937. He then moved to Los Angeles and joined the art department at Warner Brother’s building models of movie sets.  Walt Disney handpicked Joerger back in 1953 to become one of the first three members of WED Enterprises (today known as Walt Disney Imagineering) along with Harriett Burns and Wathel Rogers. Joerger's unusual knack for creating gorgeous rockwork out of plaster led to his reputation as Imagineering's "resident rock expert." Imagineer Fred Joerger helped realize Walt Disney’s visions by crafting three-dimensional miniature models of Disney theme park attractions, as well as motion picture sets and props, before they were brought to full-scale life.

As Fred recalled, “I was given artists’ drawings of an interior set or a building and interpreted them into models. It’s very easy to make something like the Haunted Mansion look good on paper, but if you don’t get it into three-dimensions first, you may have a disaster. Well, my job was to create the model to avert disaster, which was fun, but a challenge.”

Among his rocky mountain highlights; the huge stones featured on the Jungle Cruise and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World. Joerger also built miniature sets and props for Disney motion pictures, including Mary Poppins, Darby O'Gill and the Little People, and 20,000 Leagues under the Sea. It was Joerger who designed and constructed most all rockwork at Walt Disney World for its 1971 opening, including the breathtaking atrium waterfall featured in the Polynesian Village Resort.

In 1979, after 25 years with the Company, Fred retired. He soon returned, however, to serve as field art director for EPCOT Center prior to its 1982 opening.  His legacy lives on not just in his creations but in the Haunted Mansion as well where guests can still see the Haunted Mansion tombstone is a tribute to Joerger. The "Here Lies Good Old Fred - A Great Big Rock Fell On His Head". And that’s what happened today in Disneyland history. 

#Disneyland60.....Today In Disneyland History.......August 25, 1956

Official Grand Opening Disneyland Hotel

August 25, 1956

On August 25, 1956 The Disneyland Hotel celebrated its "official" grand opening with many Hollywood stars and celebrities attending the festivities (although it has been opened since October 5, 1955). Celebrity guests include Art Linkletter, William Bendix, Alan Ladd, Yvonne DeCarlo, Jeanne Crain, Anaheim Mayor Charles Pearson and of course Walt Disney.  When it originally opened, on October 5, 1955 it was not the deluxe resort we think of today but rather a motor inn owned and operated by Jack Wrather under an agreement with Walt Disney. The hotel was the first to officially bear the Disney name. Under Wrather's ownership, the hotel underwent several expansions and renovations over the years before being acquired by Disney in 1988.

The original Disneyland Hotel was designed by the firm of Pereira & Luckman and finally opened nearly 3 months after Disneyland. Various strikes caused the opening to be postponed from the August date advertised in pre-opening promotional materials, and the hotel only had limited capacity when it initially opened. The hotel originally consisted of just over 100 rooms in 5 two-story guest room complexes (later known as the South Garden Rooms and even later as the Oriental Gardens) that rented for $15 a night with shopping, dining and recreational facilities added in early 1956. Additionally, it had a doctor and dentist on site as well as a barber and beauty shop. The Disneyland Hotel quickly expanded over the years to include three North Garden guest room structures in 1956, one more North Garden structure in 1958 and lastly, two more North garden structures in 1960 when at that time the hotel boasted over 300 guest rooms and suites. It was one of the first hotels in the region to offer accommodations for four persons per room.

When the Wrather-Alvarez partnership ended acrimoniously in 1958, Wrather bought Alvarez' share of Wrather-Alvarez Hotels, making him sole owner of the Disneyland Hotel. Over the years, the hotel was expanded to include three guest room towers: Sierra (1962; expanded 1966), Marina (1970), and Bonita (1978).  

Guests traveled between the hotel and the Disneyland Park main entrance via a tram. The Disneyland Monorail was extended from its original 1959 configuration and a station opened at the hotel in 1961. Recreational areas, attractions, and a convention center (1972) were also added over the years. June 15, 1970 an adjacent recreation vehicle park called Vacationland opened and included its own pool and clubhouse which can be seen as a precursor to Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground which opened at Walt Disney World in 1971. The hotel also featured a Richfield service station for several years as part of Richfield's sponsorship of several Disneyland attractions, including the Autopia.

When Michael Eisner became chairman and CEO of Walt Disney Productions in 1984, he wanted to get out of Disney's agreement with the Wrather Corporation and bring the Disneyland Hotel under the Walt Disney Company's umbrella. Wrather refused to sell, just as he had refused Walt Disney many years before. Wrather died two months after Eisner took over at Disney, and four years later, in 1988, Disney bought the entire Wrather Company. Though Disney kept the hotel, it has since sold the other assets that came with the purchase.

In early 1997 Vacationland was closed and demolished. In 1999 a significant portion of the hotel was also demolished, all to make way for Downtown Disney and parking areas for the newly expanding Disneyland Resort. Most buildings east of the Sierra Tower and north of the Marina Tower were demolished, including the original hotel buildings from 1955. The only buildings remaining in these areas are the convention center and parking garage. Recreational facilities were built in the quad between the three towers, previously site of the Water Wonderland, to replace those that were previously located east of the Sierra Tower.

Streets previously used to access the hotel by car were regraded and/or outright eliminated, and a new street was built to access the hotel. Tram service from the hotel was also discontinued, leaving the Monorail as the only vehicular mode of transportation from park to hotel. The loss of hotel rooms was offset with the opening of Disney's Grand Californian Hotel in 2001, but many of the restaurants and amenities that existed prior to 1999 were never replaced.

Today none of the original hotel buildings from 1955 remain standing. Very little of the hotel other than parking areas and service facilities sit outside of the perimeter created by the three remaining guest room towers. Original signs and other artifacts from several of the stores and restaurants demolished with the Plaza are on display in the hotel's employee cafeteria.  The Disneyland Hotel started a major renovation in 2009, beginning with the Dreams tower. Renovation of the hotel included new windows, wallpaper, carpeting, and decor. The Dreams Tower, completed in 2010, became the Adventure Tower. The Wonder Tower became the Frontier Tower after its completion in 2011, and the Magic Tower became the Fantasy Tower in 2012.  

The Never Land Pool area also received a redesign which was completed in 2012. This transformation includes six new cabanas and two new water slides featuring the iconic original park signage at the top along with replicas of Mark I Monorails encasing both slides. A new four foot pool was built between the former Never Land Pool and water play area.  Today staying at the Disneyland Hotel allows you to be a part of the past and the present.  Steeped in history and tradition, and just steps away from the Happiest Place on Earth, it’s the perfect way to extend the magic when visiting the Disneyland Resort.  And that’s what happened today in Disneyland history. 

Refurbishments in Magic Kingdom

The latest news is that Cinderellas Royal Table will be under going refurbishment from January 5th through March 2015. I found this out while talking to guest services at  1-407-WDW-dine and trying to make some dining reservations for Princess 1/2 Marathon weekend.
  It's a perfect time of year to try some other Magic Kingdom restaurants including : Be Our Guest(table service), Crystal Palace(table service), Cosmic Rays ( quick serve ), Pecos Bills Tall Tales Cafe ( quick serve) in Frontierland Golden Oaks Outpost (quick serve) just a few of my favorites.
Find a alphabetized list below of all restaurants in the Magic Kingdom and each one  has something unique and pixie dusted delicious to enjoy!

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Magic Kingdom Restaurants

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• Aloha Isle Adventureland
• Auntie Gravity's Galactic Goodies Tomorrowland
• Be Our Guest Restaurant Fantasyland
• Casey's Corner Main Street USA
• Cheshire Cafe Fantasyland
• Cinderella's Royal Table Cinderella Castle
• Columbia Harbour House Liberty Square
• Cool Ship Tomorrowland near the Indy Speedway
• Cosmic Ray's Starlight Cafe Tomorrowland
• Crystal Palace Between Main Street and Adventureland
• Gaston's Tavern Fantasyland
• Golden Oak Outpost Frontierland near Splash Mountain
• Liberty Square Market Liberty Square
• Liberty Tree Tavern Liberty Square
• Lunching Pad Tomorrowland at Rocket Tower Plaza
• Main Street Bakery Main Street
• Main Street Confectionery Main Street
• Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe Frontierland next to the Country Bear Jamboree
• Pinocchio Village Haus Fantasyland
• Plaza Ice Cream Parlor Main Street
• Sleepy Hollow Liberty Square near the Hall of Presidents
• Storybook Treats Fantasyland near the Mad Tea Party
• Sunshine Tree Terrace Adventureland, Adjacent to the Enchanted Tiki Room
• The Diamond Horseshoe Frontierland
• The Friar's Nook Fantasyland
• The Plaza Restaurant Main Street USA around the corner from the Plaza I
• Tomorrowland Terrace Restaurant On the right of the entrance to Tomorrowland from
• Tony's Town Square Restaurant Main Street Town Square next to Exposition Hall
• Tortuga Tavern Adventureland opposite the Pirates of the Caribbea
• Westward Ho Refreshments Frontierland

#Disneyland60.....Today In Disneyland History.......August 24, 2002

First Ever ABC Primetime Preview Weekend

August 24, 2002

On August 24, 2002 Disney's California Adventure played host to the first ever "ABC Primetime Preview Weekend." The 2-day event inaugurated the new ABC-TV fall line-up.  This brand new event featured the shows and stars of ABC. Lucky Disney California Adventure guests were invited to screen episodes of then upcoming ABC Primetime series including “8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter”, “Less Than Perfect” among others. One of the many highlights for guests was "announced" as part of a mock red carpet arrival complete with camera flash bulbs as they entered the Golden Dreams Theater, which now houses The Little Mermaid- Ariel’s Undersea Adventure.

In the Pacific Wharf guests were invited to watch a brief promotional video about ABC and answers some questions. Following the survey's completion, they were given a special entrance pass into selected attractions. Also located at this station were postcards featuring the various ABC shows which could be sent to family and friends for no additional cost .The Pacific Wharf Stage was host to the "Happy Hour" Trivia Challenge where participants competed for a prize given out by surprise celebrity visitors.

Actors from each of the ABC-TV Fall shows were available to the media for a very brief question and answer session by the Golden Vine Winery. They also participated in a question and answer session for the public in the Golden State Amphitheater which lasted about 30 minutes. The Parade of Stars motorcade gave excited fans a chance to see their favorites as it journeyed from the Hollywood Pictures Backlot, now Hollywood Land, and traveled along the Disney California Adventure Park Performance Corridor. Each segment of the route had a separate ABC affiliate hosting. Celebrities were equipped with a microphone and were able to speak briefly as they passed each area.

The most popular element of the first ABC Primetime Preview Weekend was the then popular show “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” held in the Hyperion Theater, home of the Aladdin – a musical spectacular.  Many guests waited from park open or even earlier to secure seats for this event which performed once each day of the weekend to a packed theater.

The weekend events were concluded each night with a performance by stand-up comedian George Lopez and a Blues concert by Jim Belushi and the Sacred Hearts.  Be sure to check out this year’s ABC Fall TV lineup which broadcasts into homes beginning September 21. And that’s what happened today in Disneyland history. 

Disney Writers Unite To Change Lives #GiveKidsTheWorld #TagYoureIt

We Are Teaming Up To Change Lives

Disney Writers United Ice Bucket Challenge

Give Kids The World

Among the various blogging communities there are many groups of dedicated and talented writers that willingly and generously share their time and knowledge to help bring their passions to life.  From crafting to travel to movies to families, these talented writers have opened up their hearts to share with others something that is a part of themselves.  But there is one group that takes this passion to a place where wishes are born and dreams can and do come true with not only the way they so generously give of themselves in their writings and knowledge, but the way they unselfishly give of themselves going above and beyond to help others in times of need. These are The Disney Writers United. To the world, they are the passionate and learned connoisseurs of Disney. It’s that unique belief in the magic, the ability to, as Walt Disney put it, “….believe in a thing all the way, implicitly and unquestionably.”  

This year the members of The Disney Gals and The Adult Side of Disney have joined together with the hope of uniting fellow Disney writers to give something unique back to the community. As Disney enthusiasts we want to spread our own special brand of pixie dust to those who need it most − critically ill children who wish to visit Central Florida’s theme parks.  We are putting forth a challenge to all of our fellow Disney Writers to unite in supporting a cause that is near and dear to each one of us- Give Kids The World.

Give Kids The World is a non-profit organization near Orlando that opened in 1989. Give Kids The World Village is a 70-acre, nonprofit “storybook” Village located near Central Florida’s most beloved attractions. Here, children and their families are treated to a weeklong, cost-free fantasy vacation, complete with accommodations in the Village’s whimsical villas, specialized transportation to the theme parks, attraction tickets, and much more. The resort is designed specifically for families with critically and terminally ill children with special healthcare needs that can't be fulfilled in the normal resort park environment.  The Disney Writers United along with the faculty and staff of Madrone Elementary School in Santa Rosa, CA want the world to know that we are Connected, Committed and Care about the magical families at Give Kids the World. The most magical sound in the world is that of a child’s laughter and that is what fills the air at Give Kids The World Village. 

At the Village, these precious children learn that dreams really do come true, as they and their families are immersed in joy, hope, and non-stop fun for a few unforgettably happy days. Since 1986, the Village has welcomed more than 120,000 families from all 50 states and more than 70 countries. This extraordinary, life-changing experience is Give Kids The World’s gift, made possible only through the generosity of dedicated corporations and countless individuals.

If every writer were to give just $5, think of all the dreams that could and will come true.  Please help us support Give Kids The World.  Special thanks to the teachers, staff and parents of Madrone Elementary School for helping to kick off this The Disney Writers United Ice Bucket Challenge today.  Now it’s up to you-whether you stage your own Ice Bucket Challenge, find one of the many other creative ways to come together, or take a moment to visit our fundraising page at Give Kids The World Disney Writers United, think of the difference we could make in the lives of each of these families.  When you’re done, be sure to tag your friends in your video or post and ask them to help you take up this call to action.  Lastly be sure to leave in the comments below a link to your video or post, or let us know that you have joined in with The Disney Gals and The Adult Side of Disney to help make dreams come true. All comments will be entered to win a Disney Gift Basket Assortment full of prizes for young and old alike as well as a $25 Disney Gift Card. Winners will be picked by random number generator on September 1, 2014 at 5:00 pm EST.  Help make dreams come true and show the world what the power of faith, trust and pixie dust is all about. Believe in the Possibilities.....Live Your Dreams!

The Following Disney Writers United Have Accepted the Challenge to Support Give Kids The World and are working with us to Change Lives-One Bucket of Ice Water at a Time!

Gayle Turner                  Disney Gals

Janice Brady                  Adult Side Of Disney

Dawn Gosdin                  Dawns Dorky Diary

Lottie Ferguson              Crunchy Disney Ma
Jill Whitley                    About Jill Happily Ever Awesome
Cheryl Giardi                  Disney Gals

Suzanne Rudge                MapleMouseMama
Kuleen Lashley                The Disney Kids
Courtney Faith Vera        FaveMom
Jindy Lou-Who                Flowers Croon
Amy Kovacs Leto             Pixie Dust Delivery Service
Didi Marie                       DisTherapy
Deb Silhan                      Focused On The Magic

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