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Andreah Brian DECEMBER 8TH, 2009

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We’re so excited that you might want to join us in Walt Disney World for our Fairy Tale Wedding this December! We’re planning lots of fun activities leading up to and right after the big event. This newsletter is designed to provide you with the essential details that you will need to start making plans for your fantastic vacation! If you’re not able to make the trip, you’ll be with us in spirit and we look forward to celebrating with you when we return!

WHERE TO BEGIN . . . A Season of

Joy You may have seen ads where Disney asks “What Will You Celebrate?” For us, the answer is a no-brainer! We plan to celebrate A SEASON OF JOY - the joy of good health, the joy of being with the friends and family we love so much, the joy of the

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• Will you want to add an inclusive dining package?

• Are you going to be able to attend the wedding?

We hope this newsletter will help you answer ALL of these questions and more!

ow that you’ve received your Save the Date there are so many decisions to make!

• Who is coming with you?

• What in the world will you wear?!

• When will you arrive and how long will you stay? • How will you get to central Florida? • Will you be staying at the Walt Disney Resort or at an off-site location? Which resort will you choose? • Will you be visiting the theme parks? For how many days?

holiday season, the joy of a Walt Disney World Vacation, and the joy of marriage. We hope you’ll share this SEASON OF JOY with us.

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Please Pre-RSVP

As you can imagine, planning a wedding far from home can present an extra set of challenges. We’ll be making arrangements over the next few months based on how many guests we anticipate are likely to attend each event. If you wouldn’t mind, please return the “Pre-RSVP” questionnaire so that we may have a general idea of how many people to plan for. If your situation changes at a later time, please let us know.

Schedule of Events

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SATURDAY DEC 5TH

SUNDAY DEC 6TH

MONDAY DEC 7TH

TUESDAY DEC 8TH

WEDNESDAY DEC 9TH

Travel to Walt Disney World

Welcome Dinner at Liberty Tree Tavern

Celebrate Around the World - EPCOT World Showcase

Wedding at Disney’s Wedding Pavilion

Farewell Brunch at Chef Mickey’s

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party

Pre-Wedding Dinner at Yachtsman Steakhouse

We’re planning lots of exciting group activities for the days leading up to until just after the wedding. You may choose to participate in as many or as few of these activities as you’d like. Just let us know which activities you would like to attend so that we can be sure reserve enough seats for everyone.

the Magic Kingdom! The Liberty Tree Tavern features a fixed-price dinner menu that includes mixed greens salad, roasted turkey breast, carved beef, and smoked pork loin, with mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables, herb bread stuffing, and Stouffer's Macaroni and Cheese - all served family-style. Yum!

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Location: Magic Kingdom (Theme Park admission is required. Regular park admission may be used by any guests who plan to leave Magic Kingdom before 7pm. Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party tickets may be used any time after 4pm.)

TraveL To Walt Disney WorlD We plan to arrive in Orlando on Saturday, December 5th early in the afternoon. No plans have been made for Saturday night, but if you have any ideas, let us know!

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Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party

Welcome Dinner Mickey's Very Merry at Liberty Tree Christmas Party is a special Tavern ** We can’t imagine a better way to begin the festivities, than with a traditional holiday feast in an 18th century American inn - right in the middle of

event held each winter on select nights at Magic Kingdom Theme Park that requires a separate ticket to attend. The event is filled with a jolly holiday parade,

Reception at California Grill

fireworks and live entertainment. See Magic Kingdom Theme Park all decked out for Christmas as you celebrate the yuletide magic with the ones you love, and join in a festive special event that is sure to put you in the Christmas spirit.

Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party features: • The enchanted Castle Dream Lights on Cinderella Castle • Mickey's Once Upon A Christmastime Parade, complete with a special appearance by Santa Claus himself. • An exclusive holiday fireworks extravaganza — Holiday Wishes • Celebrate the Spirit of the Season • Live entertainment featuring Disney Characters

• Meet and greet opportunities throughout Magic Kingdom Theme Park with some of your favorite Disney Characters • Complimentary cookies and hot cocoa • A magical snow fall on Main Street, U.S.A. • Many of the most popular Magic Kingdom attractions - with very short wait times! Location: Magic Kingdom (Requires a special ticket to attend. Regular park admission is not required. Tickets go on sale May 1st. It is recommended that you purchase tickets at least 2 weeks in advance if you plan to attend, as the event often sells out. Call 407-934-7639 or visit www.disneyworld.com to purchase tickets) Price: $48.95 for Adults / $42.95 for Children (estimate based on 2008 Advanced Purchase Rate. This year’s ticket prices have not been released.)

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CELEBRATE AROUND THE WORLD We plan on visiting the World Showcase at EPCOT on Monday, the 7th. During the month of December, each of the international pavilions will feature a holiday storyteller who will share holiday customs and traditions from their native countries. Location: EPCOT World Showcase (Theme park admission is required.)

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THE WEDDING AT Disney’s Wedding Pavilion Our Wedding will begin promptly at 5pm at Disney’s beautiful Wedding Pavilion. With a picture window that features a stunning view of Cinderella Castle - the place where we were engaged in September 2008 - the Wedding Pavilion will be the perfect setting for us to begin our new life together. Location: Disney’s Wedding Pavilion at the Grand Floridian Resort and Spa (Theme Park admission is NOT required.)

Pre-Wedding Dinner at Yachtsman Steakhouse **

Location: Disney’s Yacht Club Resort (Theme Park admission is NOT required.) Price: Approximately $36.00 - $60.00 per adult OR 2 Disney Dining Plan Table Service Credits per person

As many of our guest prepare to depart Walt Disney World, there is one last celebration planned. Chef Mickey's is a buffet restaurant serving breakfast and dinner flavors— and your favorite Disney Characters!— at Disney's Contemporary Resort. The whole gang will enjoy a delicious breakfast while the likes of Mickey or any assortment of his pals roams the restaurant. Breakfast includes a premium fruit bar, cereal selections, American classics like pancakes (with fun toppings!), Mickey Mouse waffles, eggs, omelettes and pastries. Location: Disney’s Contemporary Resort (Theme Park admission is NOT required.)

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Yachtsman Steakhouse is Brian’s favorite restaurant at Walt Disney World! Located in Disney's Yacht Club Resort, Yachtsman Steakhouse is a dinner restaurant boasting high-grade steaks, succulent seafood, free-range chicken and juicy lamb dishes. The menu is rounded out with innovative children's choices for a satisfying family dining experience. A New England theme is the backdrop for this classic steakhouse where you can discover seasonal flavors every time you dine!

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Farewell Brunch at Chef Mickey’s **

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RECEPTION AT california grill Starting at 7pm . . . let the party begin! California Grill is a Signature Dining restaurant that serves award-winning gourmet dinners and sweeping views atop Disney's Contemporary Resort. Venture into this vibrant and charged atmosphere and watch the creation of culinary masterpieces in the on-stage kitchen. We’ll enjoy a specially prepared menu of California Grill’s signature creations

Price: $22.99 for Adults / $12.99 for Children OR 1 Disney Dining Plan Table Service Credit per person ** We are unable to confirm these activities until 90 days in advance. Subject to change.

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Budget Worksheet Driving Total OR Flying Total: _____________________ ACCOMMODATIONS Total: _____________________

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Usually one of the first things people think about a Walt Disney World vacation is about how expensive the trip is going to be. True . . . a Walt Disney World vacation can easily break the bank, if you’re not careful. But with a little advance planning, you’ll find that there are so many options available, and a lot of ways to make the trip just as affordable as any other vacation destination. We’ve purposefully selected a date for our wedding that provides the lowest resort pricing of the year. The next couple of pages provide an overview of all the things you’ll need to know with a few of our best money-saving and fun-maximizing tips thrown in. Be sure to check www.andreahandbrian.com for the latest information. We’ll be posting updates often, including any Disney vacation specials that come up, discount airfares, etc.

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Your Travel Party

How many people will be making the trip with you? At Walt Disney World, you can feel like a kid no matter what your age . . . but if you’re over the age of 9, you’re an Adult in the eyes of those pesky Disney cashiers: NUMBER OF ADULTS

NUMBER OF CHILDREN (AGES 3 - 9)

NUMBER OF INFANTS / TODDLERS (UNDER 3)

PARK TICKETS Total: _____________________ SOUVENIRS Total: _____________________

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Getting to Walt Disney World

How do you plan to get to the Happiest Place on Earth? Most people will either Drive or Fly.

DINING Total: _____________________ GRAND TOTAL: _____________________

NOTES: _____________________ _____________________ _____________________ _____________________ _____________________ _____________________ _____________________ _____________________ _____________________ _____________________ _____________________

Driving

Quick Tip: Even if you plan to

The distance from Memphis to Orlando is roughly 800 drive, you may want to consider miles, and the trip will there’s about 13 hours of pricing a last-minute flight on driving time, not including rest stops. As of late-March, Priceline or Travelocity 10 - 14 days before the trip. You might be the fuel cost of a round trip drive from Memphis to surprised by what you find! Orlando is around $130.00. You may want to consider the cost of an overnight hotel room each way, a few road trip meals and the cost of an oil change or a rental car to account for wear and tear on your vehicle. At current fuel prices, driving can certainly be a very economical way to travel, especially if you have three or more people in your travel party.

FUEL COSTS

http://www.convertunits.com/ drive/

OIL CHANGE OR CAR RENTAL

http://www.travelocity.com

HOTEL

http://www.travelocity.com

ROAD TRIP MEALS DRIVING TOTAL

Flying If you’d prefer to fly instead of drive, there’s good news! Orlando is one of the least expensive destinations to fly to and there are many options available for flight times. As of late-March, the airfare for a non-stop round-trip flight during the week of the wedding was $244.70. Be sure to think about the cost of airport parking if you will need it, checked luggage fees, and the obligatory airport Cinnabon.

Quick Tip: The most expensive days to fly are Fridays and Sundays. Try to schedule your flight on other days of the week.

You’ll also want to consider the cost of getting from the airport to your Disney resort if you’re not renting a car. Disney offers a free shuttle service called Magical Express or you can arrange for a towncar or limo to pick you up at the airport.

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AIRFARE X NUMBER OF TRAVELERS

www.travelocity.com (the Flexible Date feature can be really helpful)

AIRPORT PARKING

www.airportfastpark.com ($6.29/day with Internet coupon)

CHECKED LUGGAGE FEES

Most airlines charge $15 for the 1st bag $25 for the 2nd bag

AIRPORT TO RESORT TRANSFER OR RENTAL CAR

Disney’s Magical Express service is FREE!

FLYING TOTAL

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DISNEY’S

CONTEMPORARY RESORT

Orlando has the largest selection of lodging options anywhere, ranging from campsites, to rental homes, to the some of the finest hotels in the world. You may certainly stay anywhere you’d like, but we’d highly recommend that you choose one of the many resorts located in Walt Disney World.

Standard Rate: $280 + tax Wedding Rate: $196 + tax

DISNEY’S PORT ORLEANS FRENCH QUARTER RESORT

Standard Rate: $149 + tax Wedding Rate: $127 + tax

DISNEY’S POP CENTURY RESORT

Standard Rate: $82 + tax Wedding Rate: $74 + tax

Wedding Rates are estimated - to be confirmed once room block is established.

Disney offers several categories of resorts to fit any budget: Value resorts, Moderate resorts and Deluxe resorts. You may book a resort in our discounted wedding room block or using one of the discounts available to the general public. General public discounts for December are not guaranteed, but have historically been released mid-August. Special rates are also available to Florida residents, AAA members, Annual Passholders, and Disney VISA cardholders.

NIGHTLY RATE

A summary of general public discounts and special rates may be found at this website:

# NIGHTS

http://www.mousesavers.com/disneyresorts.html#codes RESORT TAX (12.5%)

We are recommending the following resorts in each category for our guests:

ACCOMMODATIONS TOTAL Note: The Disney Dining Plan is not available when booking the special wedding room rates. If you are interested in using the Disney Dining Plan, book a regular Magic Your Way Package and be on the lookout for discounts in August!

• Deluxe Resort: Disney’s Contemporary Resort • Moderate Resort: Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter Resort • Value Resort: Disney’s Pop Century Resort

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Theme Park Tickets If you’d like to enjoy some of Quick Tip: Once you’ve paid Disney’s theme park for the first few days, extra attractions, then you’ll need to days cost next to nothing! buy park tickets. The way Disney’s Magic Your Way park tickets work is that you purchase a “base ticket” for the number of days you would like to visit theme parks. Then you may choose to add-on a number of options, like the ability to “park hop” (visiting more than one park per day) or admission to water parks.

ADULTS

CHILDREN

MAGIC YOUR WAY BASE TICKET

1 day: $79.88 2 days: $158.69 3 days: $225.78 4 days: $233.24 5 days: $236.43 6 days: $239.63 7 days: $242.82

1 day: $67.10 2 days: $133.13 3 days: $190.64 4 days: $195.96 5 days: $199.16 6 days: $202.35 7 days: $205.55

PARK HOPPER ADD-ON

$53.25 per ticket

$53.25 per ticket

WATER PARK FUN & MORE ADD-ON

$53.25 per ticket

$53.25 per ticket

MICKEY’S VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS PARTY

$52.13 (2008 price 2009 prices will be released on May 1st)

$45.74 (2008 price 2009 prices will be released on May 1st)

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If theme parks “aren’t your thing”, but you’d like to visit the Magic Kingdom and ride a few attractions for just one night, you might want to consider joining us for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. Admission is less expensive than a one-day/ one-park ticket, the Magic Kingdom will be decked out in its holiday finest, and many of the best attractions will be open with very short wait times. This is definitely one way for you to get the most “bang for your buck”.

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EXTENDED PRICE

MAGIC YOUR WAY BASE TICKET (ADULTS) MAGIC YOUR WAY BASE TICKET (CHILDREN) PARK HOPPER OPTION WATER PARK FUN & MORE OPTION MICKEY’S VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS PARTY (ADULTS) MICKEY’S VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS PARTY (CHILDREN)

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Souvenirs

There are a ga-zillion gift shops at Walt Disney World, so you’ll want to include a little spending money in your budget for souvenirs and gifts. You’ll be amazed at all the things they can put mouse ears on . . . and how adorably and irresistibly cute they will seem at the time. It can be a real budgetbuster if you’re an impulse spender, but if you can wait until the last day or two to make all of your purchases, you’ll have a better idea of what’s out there and what you can Quick Tip: Most gift shops truly live will deliver packages to your without. resort for you!

Our recommendation is that you purchase park hopper tickets if you’d like to visit multiple parks per day, but we don’t recommend that you include the Water Park Fun & More add-on. It’s December and the weather will be a little chilly for water park excursions. Use the table on the left to decide which tickets are best for you. Tax is included. You may purchase tickets at: • Our Disney wedding website (at a 10% discount) • www.disneyworld.com • The Disney Store, or • Park tickets are included in Magic Your Way vacation packages

Quick Tip: Did you forget to pick up a must-have souvenir? Call or email Walt Disney World Merchandise Mail Order: (407) 363-6200 / [email protected]

PER DAY SOUVENIR BUDGET # OF DAYS OVERALL SOUVENIR BUDGET

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Dining

Walt Disney World is home to hundreds of fine and casual dining establishments. While you’re at Walt Disney World, we hope that you’ll enjoy some of Disney’s most unique dining experiences.

Quick Tip: Be sure to make Advanced Dining Reservations for any Table Service restaurants you want to try outside of those listed on the “Schedule of Events” pages. ADR’s may be made up to 90 days in advance by calling (407) WDWDINE.

Menus If you need help deciding which restaurants you’d like to try or if you need to get an idea of how much money to budget for meals, you can find menus posted online at the following website: http://allears.net/din/dining.htm DINING PLAN PRICE OR DAILY FOOD BUDGET # OF NIGHTS OVERALL DINING BUDGET

Our Dining Favorites Aside from the restaurants we have selected for our wedding events, here are a few of our favorites: • Pecos Bill’s in Magic Kingdom ($) • Hollywood Brown Derby at Disney’s Hollywood Studios ($$$) • La Cantina de San Angel in EPCOT (Mexico) ($) • Ohana at Disney’s Polynesian Resort ($$)

Inclusive Dining Disney has several dining plans that you may choose to add if you book a vacation package that includes resort accommodations AND theme park tickets. With Magic Your Way Plus Dining packages, you pay a set amount of money per person per day, and for that amount you get “credits” for dining in the parks and resorts throughout your stay. Please note the dining plans are NOT available with the wedding resort discounts. If you choose to add one of the dining plans, you should book a Magic Your Way Package and be on the lookout for December package discounts in August. There are no guarantees, but historically, we’ve been able to have discounts applied to our existing reservations with no problems at all.

QUICK SERVICE DINING PLAN 2 Quick Service meals per person per night 2 Snacks per person per night One Refillable Drink Mug per person Adults: $29.99 per person per night Children: $8.99 per person per night

q Special Thanks to our Wedding Party q Best Man / Bride’s Escort: Gavin Winsett Maid of Honor: Sonja Sullivan Matron of Honor: Erin Russell

Parents of the Bride: David & Lisa Chrisman Wanda Chrisman Parents of the Groom: Ronnie & Lella Churchill Honorary Bridesmaid: Amber Privett

Call us if you have any questions! ANDREAH (901) 292-6123 q BRIAN (901) 233-5125

DINING PLAN (Best Pick!) 1 Table Service meal per person per night 1 Quick Service meal per person per night 1 Snack per person per night Adults: $39.99 per person per night

DELUXE DINING PLAN 3 meals per person per night (may be Table Service or Quick Service) 2 Snacks per person per night One Refillable Drink Mug per person Adults: $71.99 per person per night

Children: $10.99 per person per night

Children: $20.99 per person per night

So, what’s the

WEATHER going to be like? Weather at Walt Disney World in December can be unpredictable, so it’s best to plan for all possibilities. In general, it will be cool in the evenings and warm in the daytime a light jacket should be just about perfect! December Averages: High: 73o / Low: 50o / Rainfall: 2.24 in

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Andreah Brian DECEMBER 8TH, 2009

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