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Equally anticipated among Disneyfans is Luigi’s Flying Tires attraction,reminiscent of the classic FlyingSaucers attraction on whichDisneyland Guests floated from1961-1966. At the modernversion, Guests will shift theirbody weight to steer floating tires(hovering a few inches off the floor,thanks to Luigi’s air compressors) around– or, in most cases, into – the piloted tires aroundthem. Guests looking for an added thrill can switch gearsand literally take their tires for a spin.Rounding out the land’s trio of attractions is Mater’sJunkyard Jamboree, a toe-tapping, knee-slapping, figureeight “dance” aboard whip-around baby tractors, all set toMater’s singing.For hungry and thirsty Guests, Cars Land’s diningoptions include the Cozy Cone Motel, dispensing the tastiesttreats in Carburetor County with heaping side orders of conepuns (including chili CONE queso, popCONE, CONE on thecob and some tempting frozen CONEcoctions); Fillmore’sTaste-In, a natural place for natural snacks; and Flo’s V8Café, a comfort-food diner that represents another “fullcircle” element of the Cars Land project.“In the film, Flo’s V8 Café, scale-wise, works perfectlyfor animated cars but for a 300-seat, quick-servicerestaurant, we obviously needed quite a bit more program,”explained Imagineer Jim Kearns. (Note that “program,” inthis context, is Imagineering-speak for “themed space.”) “Sothere was quite a bit of work with the Pixar team to figureout how to build out that additional program to make itfunctional but still tell the story of what Flo would’vedone . That imagery [created for the Park’s diner design]later appeared in Cars 2 when they were in RadiatorSprings . I think that was an exciting part for a lot of thedesigners on the team to see their designs get included inthe movie.”Non-edible fare, meanwhile, will be available at CarsLand’s three merchandise shops, which include RadiatorSprings Curios, Ramone’s House of Body Art and Sarge’sSurplus Hut. Adorned with the iconic neon signs thatLightning McQueen ultimately helped restore in the originalfilm, the shops will take on new life each evening, as thesong “Sh-Boom” signals the arrival of nightfall and sendswaves of illumination through the storied streets ofRadiator Springs.Adding even more character to the land are meet-andgreet opportunities with Lightning McQueen and Mater, andinteractive street performances by Red, the shy fire enginewho makes appearances to water the town’s plants (andmaybe even some Guests in the process).Oh, and speaking of character, we asked if Cars Landfeatured any hidden Mickeys. While Jim confirmed themouse’s subtle presence, he stopped short of sharing exactlocations, saying, “If I told you where they were,they wouldn’t be hidden anymore.” Well played, Jim.Well played.John Lasseter’sATTENTION TO DETAIL5

Signs of the times: Use your smart phone’s QR code readerto scan this black-and-white box, which will link you to a DisneyParks Blog post containing a behind-the-scenes video starring theWalt Disney Imagineers who created the spectacular neon signsthroughout Cars Land. If you don’t have a smart phone, visitwww.disneyparks.com/blog and search for the word neon. Thenclick on the headline “Neon Signs to Light Up the Night at CarsLand in Disney California Adventure Park.”Road Game: Disney Files Magazine is presents thefollowing activity in the enduring spirit of road games thathave kept generations of kids (reasonably) quiet in the car.All but one of the following car-related words and termsare included in our Cars Land coverage. Which one isn’t?Air tPacePit stopRaceRadiatorRoad tripRoadsideRoute 66Spark plugsTaillightTiresTreadsV8(see answer to right)ANSWER: EngineThroughout our interview, the Imagineers revealed Cars Land details born from brainstorms with Pixar chief JohnLasseter, the mastermind behind the Cars films and principal creative advisor at Walt Disney Imagineering. Here are afew of our favorites: In brainstorming ideas for the expansion of the Flo’s V8 Café concept, John explained that Flo’s a glamorousMotorama Girl who used to sing and would therefore feel right at home in a showroom. Architects ran withthat concept, designing the expansive café in the style of an old classic car showroom. A big fan and student of Theme Parks, John recognized the importance of a covered queue for what promisesto be an extremely popular Radiator Springs Racers attraction, and he helped the team dream up a creativeconcept to ensure that, like any good road trip, “getting there” would be half the fun. During the brainstorm,John referenced a deleted scene from the original Cars film that would’ve more fully explained the back storyof Stanley, the character memorialized by a statue in the film. As a result of that revelation, Guests waitingto board Radiator Springs Racers will explore Stanley’s Oasis and get the inside story of the former travelingsalesman who, in the early 1900s, financed the town through the sale of replacement radiator caps. Imagineers originally dubbed the final scene of Radiator Springs Racers “Cars Bad Caverns” (inspired byCarlsbad Caverns) and imagined rock formations reminiscent of spark plugs. John suggested some additionaleye candy in the form of glowing red taillights to the rock work, and the final scene became Taillight Caverns.6

communityThree H‘s and a dash of DCreative pillars inspire new interior designsDisney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa: Health,history and horses. It was with these creative threads –each pulled from the charming upstate town of SaratogaSprings, N.Y. – that Walt Disney Imagineers weaved thethematic story of our neighborhood’s largest resort.So when designers set out to refresh the resort’svilla interiors, they began with design concepts drawnfrom each of the property’s “three H’s.” One proposedpackage focused on the physical and spiritual healingassociated with its natural springs. Another celebratedthe area’s historic seaside amusement parks, and athird tipped its jockey cap to the town’s proud history ofhorseracing.“While we ultimately preferred the horseracingtheme, we also included some details from the otherconcepts in the final design package,” Associate DesignManager Lora Spran told Disney Files Magazine.The villas’ new master bedroom materials, forexample, balance seaside-park-inspired color schemeswith details spurred by the world of horses.“The new light fixture on the master bedroom’snightstand is a fantastic horseracing detail,” Lora said,referencing the rare “hard good” in a project otherwisefocused on “soft goods” (carpets, drapes, bed linens,furniture upholstery, etc.). Like every element of the designpackage, the horse-and-horseshoe bedside lamp is acustom piece created exclusively for the resort.Draperies provided perhaps the boldest canvasfor the equine theme, with one drape pattern sportinghorseracing sketches and another employing a finishingdetail reminiscent of a horse’s bridle. The drapery canvasis even bigger in Grand Villas, where a new “horsedamask” pattern gives the living room’s two-story curtainmore visual “pop.”While designers found plenty of inspiration in the“three H’s,” they also added a distinctive dash of “D” (asin Disney) to the equation.7“We always look for opportunities to enhance Disneyresort interiors with Disney details,” Lora explained.“We call it ‘character essence,’ and the Saratoga themeallowed us to ‘think outside the mouse’ and celebratesome other great animated characters that are a naturalfit for this resort.”From the stately steed that helped Mulan bringhonor to her family, to the galloping glory-grabber thatmade his not-so-humble Home on the Range, customsketches of several Disney horses by character artistLon Smart appear on sofa pillows in living rooms andstudios. The non-Disney horses that ride through newstudio bedspread patterns, meanwhile, do so in a forestinhabited by Tod and Copper from the 1981 animatedfeature The Fox and the Hound.“We know that Members have a keen eye for thedetails,” Lora said. “And this project has been all aboutthe details.”Installation of the new materials began in Februaryand will continue in phases into 2013.

NeighborhoodOne of humankind’s earliestdiscoveries remains among ourgreatest fascinations.First harnessed sometime inthe Lower Paleolithic period, thischemical combustion of heat andlight is one of the most powerful,life-altering forces on earth.Archaeologists have described ourability to control it as a turning point in the development ofhuman culture. It’s what allowed our earliest ancestors us tostay out after dark, protect themselves from predators andeat things they would’ve otherwise regretted. If you’ve seenThe Jungle Book, you know it’s also the one ability we havethat animated, singing orangutans desperately want.So it should come as little surprise that modern humansare still drawn to fire. We light it, feed it, stoke it andgive it a cherished place in our living rooms. We gatheraround it to cook, to stay warm, to tell stories and to turnmarshmallows into the confectionery equivalent of volcanicmagma. And throughout our neighborhood of DisneyVacation Club Resorts, we’re making it a nightly tradition.“The recent addition of fire pits to Disney’s Old KeyWest Resort and Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spabuilds on a wonderful tradition of fireside gatherings,”Regional Recreational Manager Cathy Dunlap toldDisney Files Magazine. “They’re uniquely relaxing placesfor Members to unwind after a busy day, and to makememories with our Cast and with each other. While we’realways looking for opportunities to interact with Membersthroughout our resorts, there’s just nothing like gatheringaround a fire. It’s something you do with friends and family,so it’s the perfect place for us to spend quality time with theMembers who inspire us to do what we do every day.“Our Activities Cast may lead sing-alongs, tell stories,roast marshmallows or just spend time getting to knowMembers better.“A lot of the letters we receive from Members aftertheir vacation specifically reference experiences theyenjoyed with our Cast and fellow Members around the fire.Some of those letters even reference tips they received therefrom our Cast or from other Members, and they talk abouthow those tips helped them get more out of their vacation.”So whether you’re into singing, storytelling, mingling,roasting or just reconnecting with your inner cave person,be sure to ask about fireside activities the next time youcheck into a Disney Vacation Club Resort. You won’t find ahotter hot spot in the neighborhood.8

communityMember PerksEnjoyWalt Disney World Resort: Disney Files Magazineis pleased to report that Disney Vacation Club Membersmay now take advantage of a 20 percent discount atselect Walt Disney World table-service restaurants bypurchasing an annual Tables in Wonderland membership(previously available only to Florida residents and WaltDisney World Passholders).The program’s 100 annual fee entitles the Tables inWonderland cardholder and as many as nine Guests onthe same check to enjoy the 20 percent discount when thecardholder pays the bill. Unlike many dining discounts,this one even applies to alcohol.Other benefits include complimentary self-parking atTheme Parks and valet parking at resorts for the purposeof dining*, and invitations to culinary experiencesranging from winemaker dinners to exclusive events.So whether your idea of Disney dining involves goinghome to Olivia’s, embarking on a Pizzafari, entering aCrystal Palace or rubbing elbows with Chefs de France,this is your opportunity to dine with benefits.For more details (including a complete list ofparticipating restaurants, block-out dates and more), visitwww.tablesinwonderland.com. When you’re ready tobecome a Tables in Wonderland member, visit any WaltDisney World Theme Park or Downtown Disney GuestRelations location, and remember to present your DisneyVacation Club Member ID.*Visit www.tablesinwonderland.com for details about this and other elements of the program.leading Member tripsAdventures by Disney has planned special editionsof its “Quest for the West,” “Enchanted China” and“Sacred Valleys and Incan Cities” trips for DisneyVacation Club Members and their Guests.“Quest for the West” will lead Member families ona 7-day, 6-night Wyoming adventure departing on July30, 2012, with scheduled visits to Jackson Hole, GrandTeton and Yellowstone National Parks and Brooks LakeLodge. These are kid-friendly places where travelers ridehorses and rapids, where a working dude ranch becomesa private retreat, where seldom is heard a discouragingword and the skies are not cloudy all day.* And withDisney Vacation Club “extras” ranging from Members’own personalized cowboy hats and good-luck horseshoesto a dinner at the Old Faithful Inn (one of the inspirationsbehind Disney’s Wilderness Lodge) to a live theatricalproduction at the historic Jackson Hole Playhouse,Members are sure to feel at “home” on the range.“Enchanted China” is an adults-only, 12-day,11-night adventure departing on Sept. 16, 2012 (whenlocal weather is typically pleasant), to Beijing, Chengdu,Xi‘an, Guilin, Shanghai and Hong Kong. Highlightsinclude a cable-car ride to the Great Wall, a performanceof the Sichuan Face-Changing Opera, a tram ride downHong Kong’s Victoria Peak and privately guided looks*We’re quoting a beloved American song here and can’t guarantee clear skies.**Schedule permitting9at rare pandas and the famed Terra Cotta Warriors.Member extras range from dinner at The China Club (oneof the most exclusive clubs in Beijing) to a private tour ofthe Shanghai Museum.Also departing on Sept. 16, 2012, is “Sacred Valleysand Incan Cities,” an adults-only, 9-day, 8-night Peruvianadventure through the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu,Cusco and Lima. A traditional Andean Pachamancafeast, a rafting trip down the Urubamba River, anexploration of ancient ruins, a privately guided tour ofMachu Picchu and a friendly encounter with llamas,alpacas and vicugnas are among the trip’s highlightsduring a typically great-weather season for Peru. Specialbonuses for Members range from an outdoor lunch andperformance featuring Peruvian Paso horses and regionaldancers, a dinner set in a 16th century historic buildingand a farewell lunch near the Presidential Palace at Lima’sCasa Aliaga, one of the oldest Colonial mansions in Lima,founded in 1535.All three trips include special Member gifts and avisit from Disney Vacation Club Senior Vice President andGeneral Manager Claire Bilby**.Visit DVCMember.com to learn more about thesetrips, and call Member Services when you’re ready tobook your adventure.

You too canDisney races offer Member discountsDisneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts: Youdon’t have to be Bob Iger to “run” Disney. More than125,000 runners a year participate in events throughrunDisney, a series of half- and full-marathon racesthrough Disney Theme Park destinations.Participants enjoy Disney’s legendary entertainmentand Guest service as they run, jog or walk (or somecombination of the three) through and around DisneyTheme Parks before claiming their coveted Disney-themedfinisher medal and celebrating their accomplishment inthe places where dreams come true.These family friendly events offer somethingfor everyone, with highlights ranging from 5K runsto kids’ races to fitness expos packed with productdemonstrations, guest speakers and official racemerchandise.Runners range from hardcore competitors looking tobeat their personal best to first-timers looking to achievesomething they once thought impossible. Many newrunners use the now-legendary run/walk/run methoddeveloped by official runDisney training consultant JeffGalloway to accomplish their goal.Upcoming events include the Disneyland HalfMarathon Weekend (Aug. 31-Sept. 2, 2012 inCalifornia), The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror 10-MilerWeekend (Sept. 28-29, 2012 in Florida), Disney Wineand Dine Half Marathon Weekend (Nov. 9-10, 2012 inFlorida), the 20th annual Walt Disney World MarathonWeekend (Jan. 10-13, 2013 in Florida), Tinker Bell HalfMarathon Weekend (Jan. 18-20, 2013 in California) andDisney’s Princess Half Marathon Weekend (Feb. 22-24,2013 in Florida).Disney Vacation Club Members get a 10 discountoff first-tier registration prices (available during anevent’s earliest booking period) for all runDisney halfand full-marathon races (or 20 off the Walt DisneyWorld Marathon Weekend’s “Goofy Challenge,” whichinvolves running both the half- and full-marathon races).For more details about race discounts, visit theMember Perks section of DVCMember.com, and to learnmore about runDisney events, or to access Jeff Galloway’straining program, visit www.runDisney.com.10

communityRight on “key”New merchandise celebrates magic of MembershipThe key to creating meaningful products can be asvaried as consumers themselves. When the consumers areMembers, the key can literally be a key.Among the approximately 40 new Membermerchandise items available now at Disney VacationClub Resort shops are T-shirts, mugs, magnets, luggagetags and other items featuring a re-imagination of ourcommunity’s new logo as an antique key. Created byDisney Design Group artist Bob Holden, the icon says alot about the Members for whom it was created.Disney Files Magazine sat down with ProductDeveloper Lindsay Voigt to learn more about the design.“A key represents access and ownership, which areobviously two cornerstones of Disney Vacation Club,”Lindsay said. “Whether you’re buying a new car or anew home, the pinnacle moment arrives when you’rehanded the key. It also makes me think about closenessand connection. I may give a casual acquaintance myphone number or ‘friend’ them on Facebook, but I’d onlygive my spare key to someone really close to me. The keybecomes more than just a way to open a door. It comesto represent a close connection – another hallmark of theDisney Vacation Club experience.”11The new product line also includes trading pins, froman open-edition, key-shaped design to a series of limitededition character pins with a “vacation your way” theme.Disney Pins developer Jeanne Lewis drew inspirationfrom the more than 500 Member Getaways destinationsavailable through the magic of Membership. The first pinin the limited-edition series debuted in February, anotheris debuting as this magazine begins mailing and the twoothers are slated for release in August and November.Finally, the aforementioned Bob Holden and fellowartist Jeff Granito have created a series of resort-specificapparel designs featuring a classic “pie-eyed” Mickeyand Minnie. From Mickey fishing with Shadow the dog atDisney’s Hilton Head Island Resort (seen below) to Minnieencountering a sea turtle at Disney’s Vero Beach Resort,the designs celebrate the resorts’ distinctive themes andunique experiences.Look for these new items at Disney Vacation ClubResort shops during your next trip “home.”

Walt Disney’s Chili and BeansWalt Disney may have had the financial means to support champagne wishes and caviar dreams, but “UncleWalt” was reportedly happiest with a simple serving of chili and beans. Since summer (like fall, winter and spring) isa great time to serve chili to your family or community, Disney Files Magazine presents Walt’s favorite recipe for thedish, still served at the Golden Horseshoe Revue at Disneyland Park.Serves: 4Ingredients:2 pounds dry pinto beans2 medium onions, sliced1/4 cup vegetable oil2 garlic cloves, diced2 pounds lean ground beef1 cup chopped celery1 teaspoon chili powder1 teaspoon paprika1 teaspoon dried thyme1 28-oz. can chopped tomatoesSalt and freshly ground pepper to tasteSteps:1.Rinse beans before soaking overnight in cold water.2. Drain fully soaked beans and place in a 2-quart saucepan with enough fresh water tocover 2 inches above the beans.3. Add sliced onion and simmer, covered, for two hours until beans are tender.4. Heat oil in large pan and sauté the garlic until golden.5. Add beef and celery to the garlic pan and cook until beef is lightly browned. Then addthe chili powder, paprika and thyme. Stir in the chopped tomatoes before covering andsimmering for one hour.6. Combine tender beans with your meat concoction, stirring gently.7

of their Disney California Adventure expansion project, they didn’t catch a flight. They hopped in their cars and headed for Route 66. Disney Pixar’s hit 2006 film Cars reintroduced tourists to the historic highway and gave Imagineers the perfect bridge between Disney