We’re not quite there yet but between now and 2014 the Fantasyland Expansion at the Magic Kingdom will bring a Little Mermaid dark ride, a Seven Dwarfs roller coaster, an update to the beloved Dumbo ride and will recreate the village from Beauty and the Beast.

The first portion of the Fantasyland Expansion that Guests will be able to experience is Storybook Circus which is expected to open officially in late March 2012:

• The Great Goofini coaster (previously Goofy’s Barnstormer) combines circus sideshow elements with a flying school story line.
• The clockwise half of the duelling Dumbo flying elephants ride will debut with the second counterclockwise half expected to arrive this summer.
• The Fantasyland station of the Walt Disney World Railroad will return to service.

Later this year the Storybook Circus portion of the Fantasyland expansion will be completed with the introduction of the Casey Jr. Roundhouse water play area and Pete’s Silly Sideshow.

Work is then expected to continue into late 2013 and early 2014 on the “royal” side of Fantasyland expansion, which includes:

• The Beauty and the Beast-themed Be Our Guest restaurant, Gaston’s Tavern, Belle’s Cottage and Maurice’s Workshop.
• The Seven Dwarfs Mine Train coaster, where riders will experience the story of “Snow White,” featuring ride vehicles that swing back and forth.
• The Princess Fairytale Hall, which will serve as a meet-and-greet area for Cinderella, Aurora, Tiana and Rapunzel, and will take over the Snow White’s Scary Adventure dark-ride location (which closes on May 31).
• The Under the Sea: Journey of the Little Mermaid dark ride, which will be identical to the $100-million attraction that was added at Disney California Adventure in 2011.

I’m sad to see the closure of the Snow White dark ride, but I’m looking forward to the new Seven Dwarfs Mine Train!

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This week Walt Disney World confirmed the sad news that Snow White’s Scary Adventures will close forever at the end of May 2012. This wonderful attraction was one of the first to delight visitors when the Magic Kingdom opened back in 1971.

As part of the ongoing Fantasyland Expansion the attraction is being closed to make way for a new Princess Fairytale Hall which will be a meet and greet area where you’ll be able to interact with your favourite Princesses – including of course Snow White.

Fans of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs will also be able to see their favourite characters in the Seven Dwarves Mine Train attraction which will open as part of the expansion.

If you’ve never experienced this great dark ride – or you want to relive some happy memories of the great attraction – check out this ride through video:

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Magic Kingdom Tips

These Magic Kingdom tips are based on our experiences visiting this park over several years and I hope they help you and your family spend less time in lines and more time enjoying the magic!

Tip 1 – arrive early (AKA how to beat the lines at Disney World)

This isn’t often the easiest thing to do when you are on vacation – but it is the most important tip – you need to be at the gate with tickets in had about 20-30 minutes ahead of the scheduled opening time. This is even more important in peak season.

If you are travelling by car then you need to factor in extra travelling time. The Magic Kingdom is the farthest park to drive to, and then you have to park your vehicle, catch the tram to the Transportation and Ticket Centre and then take either a boat or the monorail to the park gate. This part of the journey can take 20-30 minutes! You therefore need to be arriving in the parking lot about an hour before official park opening.

If you are staying on Disney property then take the monorail or the bus to the park gates.

Tip 2 – where to start at the Magic Kingdom

To maximise the magic and minimise time in lines we follow a plan, and visit the attractions in a specific order. The plans can be purchased over at touringplans.com – at the time of writing a 12-month subscription will cost you just $8.95 – and believe me it is worth every cent! The plans are easy to follow and will help you beat the crowds. You can access the Touring Plans website for free if you have a copy of the latest Unofficial Guide to Disney World book – which is a must have book for anyone planning a trip to Disney World.

Tip 3 – enjoy the parades and fireworks

The folks at Disney certainly know how to put on a good show – and the parades and fireworks at the Magic Kingdom are not to be missed. Here’s some top spots to enjoy the magic from:

• The afternoon parade – watch this from anywhere on Main Street. It can get quite hot so try and find a shady spot (which are snapped up early). Grab a seat on the curb and rest your weary legs while you wait for the parade. It’s also a good time to enjoy a cake from the bakery or a cone from the Ice Cream Parlour.
• SpectroMagic – The first parade of the evening starts on Main Street and arrives in Frontierland about 15 minutes after the scheduled start time. Don’t spend hours staking out a spot on Main Street – head to the Shooting Arcade in Frontierland and pick a spot just outside – there are some great planters that make comfy seating and good viewing points. You should be able to snag a spot about 15 minutes ahead of the parade arriving.
• Wishes – this fireworks show is second to none – there are various good spots. The best is the middle of Main Street outside Casey’s – but in peak season this can get really crowded. Try the bridge to Tomorrowland for a good view of the fireworks and Tinkerbell’s flight.

Tip 4 – avoid the mass exodus

After the fireworks the world and his wife heads for the exit – to avoid the crush why not grab an ice-cream and a table outside of the Ice Cream Parlour – you can spend some quality downtime with your family discussing the days highlights and then leave the park when it’s less chaotic.

If you must leave at the end of Wishes then the shops on the right side of Main Street (as you face the exit) are joined together inside – making for an easier escape!

Tip 5 – experience Big Thunder Mountain by night

This coaster is my personal favourite – but ride it at night and it’s a whole different experience. The trains move faster at the end of the day (something to do with the grease heating up on the tracks) and in the dark your senses make it seem faster still. Give it a try!

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Once you have decided to take your family to Walt Disney World in Florida you then need to think about where you would like to stay. Hotel options in Orlando are endless but before you start thinking about individual hotels you first need to decide whether you want to stay in a Walt Disney World Resort hotel, or somewhere “off property”.

Why you should consider staying in a Disney World Resort Hotel

1. Experience the Disney magic

When the Imagineers built the Resort they didn’t put all of the magic into the themeparks alone, each Resort hotel is an experience in itself. Whether you want to be whisked off to a Polynesian Isle at the Polynesian Resort, experience the grandeur of Victorian Florida at the Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, or watch animals roaming the savannahs at the Animal Kingdom Lodge, no two hotels are the same, and they are unlike any hotel you’ll stay in anywhere else in the world.

2. It’s easy to get from A to B

As a Disney World guest you have access to the free Disney Transportation System to travel between the various hotels, themeparks, golf courses, water parks and the shopping village. Depending on your Resort hotel of choice you’ll have access to busses, boats and even the monorail system.

You don’t even need to worry about renting a car if you’re flying in for your vacation. Disney’s free Magical Express coach service will collect you and your luggage from the airport and transfer you to your Resort. Then when your vacation is over they’ll take you back again in time for your flight.

3. Get entry into the park before the gates open

Resort guests are able to take advantage of Disney World’s Extra Magic Hours programme, which means on select days you can enter the parks one hour before the official opening, or stay for two or three hours after official closing. If you are travelling during off-peak season when the park opening hours are shorter this perk will allow you more time to experience your favourite attractions.

4. Guaranteed theme park admission

If you are travelling at a particularly busy time – such as Christmas or Thanksgiving – then you may find the parks reach capacity early in the day – when this happens Day Guests (i.e. those not staying in a Disney hotel) are turned away at the gate to ensure there is still room for Hotel guests.

5. It’s great for teenage guests

If you are travelling with teenagers then staying on site will allow you to give them a little bit of freedom. Because the hotels are linked to the parks by the transportation system you don’t need to spend all of your time together as a family. The kids will be able to come and go as they please without relying on you and the car to ferry them around like they do back home.

6. Time on your own when you’re travelling with small children

If you’re taking young family to Disney World then you might not like the idea of missing out on the evening entertainment because the kids need to sleep. If you stay in a Disney World Resort hotel then you’ll have access to the in-room babysitting service (at additional cost). If your children are of school age there are also some brilliant kid’s clubs.

7. It’s perfect for taking afternoon breaks

Touring the parks can be tiring, especially in the heat of the summer months. Staying in a Disney World hotel makes it really easy to leave the parks during the afternoon and return back to your room for a nap. You can also take advantage of the Resort pool to cool off and refresh before heading back out to the parks in the evening.

The downsides of staying in a Disney World Resort hotel

There are some downsides you need to consider when making your decision.

1. Disney World Resort hotels can be quite expensive

There’s no two ways about it – even if you stay at a Value Resort you will pay for the privileges mentioned above in the price of your room. If money is tight then you might want to consider looking outside the gates of the Disney World Resort where you can find cheaper accommodation (though it won’t be to the same standard of course).

2. Staying onsite can encourage you to leave the car at home

Free transport is definitely an advantage, but if it encourages to go car-less then it can become a disadvantage. With the exception of the Magic Kingdom I firmly believe you can travel between resorts and parks more quickly by car. Besides who wants to wait in line and stand on a bus full of sweaty people at the end of the day – you’re supposed to be on vacation right? Having a car will also allow you to visit local supermarkets, malls and other (non-Disney) theme parks more easily.

3. World class food comes at a price

You will find some world class restaurants in the Walt Disney World Resort and plenty of choice – it’s definitely not all hot dogs and fries. If you’re on a budget, or travelling with fussy eaters, then you might be better off eating at one of the many chain restaurants you will find outside the gates in nearby Kissimmee, Lake Buena Vista or in the International Drive area.

What are the lodging options outside of the Disney World Resort?

Lodging costs in the surrounding areas can vary greatly, from cheap and cheerful motels to private rentals and luxurious hotels.

There are three main areas you should consider if you are thinking about staying off property:

1. International Drive

Popular with tourists, this area is about 15 to 25 minutes northeast of Disney World and is well placed if you wish to spend time at Universal Studios or SeaWorld.

Personally I’m not a fan of this area and the traffic on International Drive can be awful at times but some people swear by the hotels here.

2. Lake Buena Vista

There are a number of hotels and affordable suites to choose from on the FL 535 and west of the I-4. Within easy reach of Disney World and many restaurants this would be my second choice for off property vacations.

3. Kissimmee – US192/Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

My personal favourite is the Kissimmee area along the US192 West. You’ll find countless hotels and affordable private rentals – many with private pools. With access to Disney World property via the ‘secret’ Sherberth Road shortcut you can actually reach some of the parks more quickly than if you were a Resort guest!

What are the advantages of staying outside of Disney World?

1. Great for low cost sleeping

The obvious one is cost. There are plenty of hotels, motels and private villa rentals available for less than the cost of staying in a Disney Resort

2. There’s more to Orlando than Walt Disney World

Staying outside of the World makes it much easier to visit other local attractions. There is life outside Disney World and you can choose your location depending upon the other attractions you want to visit on your trip – such as Sea World, Universal Studios Florida, or the shopping malls!

3. Access to cheaper restaurants

There are lots of “chain” restaurants available to help you keep the costs down if you’re travelling on a budget.

4. More space

If you are travelling as a family then you may want to consider a private rental home – why cram yourselves into a hotel room when for a similar price you can rent a whole house?

5. Breakfast facilities

You need to be at the parks before opening to avoid the lines, so you don’t want to waste valuable time eating breakfast in a restaurant. Choose a private rental (villa) or a hotel suite with kitchen facilities and you can fix yourself toast and cereal instead.

6. Private pool.

Most private rental homes come with private pools – so there’s no fighting over the sun loungers.

Are there any downsides to staying outside of the Disney World Resort?

1. You’ll need a car

I don’t really see this as a disadvantage but some people can’t/don’t like to drive on vacation. Of course you can get a coach or town car transfer from the airport, and many hotels do shuttle buses to Disney and the other parks but you’ll be pretty limited without your own transport.

2. No Disney perks

You’ll miss out on things like Extra Magic Hours and Guaranteed Admission.

3. You’ll need to stay with your party

When relying on a car it’s less easy to split up during the day, and you won’t be able to let your teenagers visit the parks alone unless you’re willing to drop them off and pick them up again.

4. No Disney Magic

The extra magic you’ll experience by staying in a Disney Resort just can’t be found anywhere else!

My Favourite Private Rental

If you are planning a trip and you are looking for a private villa with a pool then you should know that my favourite home away from home is this 4-bed private rental in Cumbrian Lakes, Kissimmee. We stayed there for three weeks in May 2007 and loved it; I’ve stayed in a lot of villas over the years and this one put all of the others to shame – if we weren’t DVC members now I’d want to stay there every trip

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Should you stay in a Disney World Resort hotel or not?

I really can’t answer that question for you because it’s all down to personal preference, party size and budget. When we were kids we always stayed in a private rental when we were on vacation at Disney World. We loved the space and the convenience of the kitchen and private pool, and houses in Kissimmee are so close to the parks that you can get from the house to the parking lot in less than 30 minutes. I am a huge fan of private rentals.

When my husband and I first visited Disney World together we stayed in the Ramada Maingate on Highway 192 and couldn’t fault it; take a shortcut up Sherberth road and we were at the Animal Kingdom in just five minutes.

We didn’t experience Disney World Resort hotels until our honeymoon when we stayed at the Animal Kingdom Lodge for a week, and we just fell in love with the Disney magic. Since then we invested in the Disney Vacation Club (timeshare) programme which gives us the best of both worlds. We get to stay in a Disney hotel but we have a studio with kitchen facilities, and we still hire a car so while we can use the free Disney transport when we feel like it we can also hop in the car to go shopping or to eat in the restaurants along Highway 192.

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The Magic Kingdom is home to some of Disney World’s best entertainment so make sure you factor the shows into your plans.

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Captain Jack’s Pirate Tutorial

If your little ones dream of being a pirate then check out this tutorial show which takes place daily outside the Pirates attraction. Guests are chosen by Captain Jack Sparrow to join in the fun.

Celebrate a Dream Come True Parade

This parade takes place daily (usually at 3pm but check your Times Guide) along Main Street USA. Mickey and his friends will entertain guests from aboard their giant colourful floats. Grab yourself a spot anywhere along Main Street to experience the fun – and maybe enjoy an ice cream or baked snack at the same time.

Move it! Shake it! Celebrate it!

This parade starts at the bottom of Main Street USA and then circles the Hub in front of Cinderella Castle where the floats then park up and the party gets started. Guests are encouraged to join in the fun and dance along with their favourite characters.

To experience this parade to the full stand by the Partners statue (Mickey and Walt) in the middle of the Hub. From here you can move around and see all of the floats. I really enjoyed this one – and the music’s pretty catchy too

SpectroMagic

Ok – this evening parade is a light spectacular that is not to be missed! You’ll see all of your favourite Disney characters on floats adorned with thousands of fairy lights. You might want to see this one more than once!

Wishes

Finish off a perfect day at the Magic Kingdom with the Wishes Fireworks Spectacular. The fireworks explode above Cinderella Castle in perfect sync to the soundtrack and you’ll never see another fireworks display like it!

Thanks for joining me on this virtual tour of the Magic Kingdom. I hope you now feel a little more familier with the park and the wonderful attractions and entertainment that you’ll find here.

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“Tomorrowland…a vista into a world of wondrous ideas, signifying man’s achievements… a step into the future with predictions of constructive things to come. Tomorrow offers new frontiers in science, adventure and ideals… the challenge of outer space, and the hope of a peaceful and unified world.” – Walt Disney

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Arriving in Tomorrowland

From Toontown walk the path along the railroad track and you’ll find yourself transported from the bright colours of toontown to the futuristic land of tomorrow. Here you’ll soar through space, ride a rocket and battle with Emperor Zurg.

Tomorrowland attractions

Space Mountain

Coaster fans will enjoy blasting through the pitch-darkness in this indoor roller coaster. Once again this coaster is perfect for the slightly less brave – there are no loops or turn-you-upside-down moments and it only reaches speeds of 28 miles an hour!

Astro Orbiter

These rockets soar high above Tomorrowland – if you have a head for heights they’ll give you an amazing view across the park.

Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin

Defeat Emperor Zurg and save the galaxy by shooting at targets throughout this Buzz Lightyear themed attraction. It’s fast, it’s fun and you’ll be determined to beat your partner!

Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor

This recent addition to Tomorrowland is fabulous. You’ll attend a comedy show hosted by Mike Wazowski and his friends from Monsters Inc as they try to capture laughter to convert to power. Fun the whole family will enjoy.

Carousel of Progress

This is one of Walt’s original attractions and was previously housed at Disneyland in California. You’ll join a family of Audio-Animatronics on a trip through 100 years of progress. This attraction is seasonal – if it’s open during your trip be sure to see it.

Stitch’s Great Escape

Fans of Lilo and Stitch will enjoy this attraction as Experiment 626 escapes from his keepers and wreaks havoc.

If you are traveling with youngsters who are sensitive to noise and darkness then you might want to skip this attraction. Guests are secured into seats in a circle around the room – which makes it difficult for you to comfort frightened children and impossible to leave the room.

Tomorrowland Indy Speedway

This attraction lets kids drive their own sports car around a race track – and is obviously extremely popular! If your youngsters have this on their must-see list then make sure you schedule it in to your plan properly to ensure a minimal wait – the queue is out in the open and I don’t want you standing in a long line and getting sun stroke!

Tomorrowland Transit Authority

This slow moving car moves along a track giving you a bird’s-eye view of Tomorrowland and a sneak peek inside Space Mountain.

We’ve now toured all the wonderful lands of the Magic Kingdom – so let’s take a look at what entertainment you can see at the park…

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Unless you are planning an extremely short visit, or you are a regular visitor to WDW then I’d prefer you not to think of your travel day as Day One of your Disney vacation.

No matter how excited you are to hit the parks there are better ways to spend your time, and your money, on your travel day. Don’t forget that there is more to Disney World than just the themeparks and travel days are the perfect days to experience the rest of the magic.

Keep in mind that you should aim for an early night so that you are up bright and early the following morning, which brings us on to Principle 2…

Pixie Dust Planning Principle 2 – Early risers experience more magic
If you’re a morning person then you’ll find this principle easy to accomplish. The big secret to Disney vacation success that not many people realise is that you can see and experience more in the first couple of hours after park opening than you will in the remainder of the day.

Why is this?

Because everyone is on vacation – which means that most people like to sleep in.

Remember Family X? They didn’t even make it to the park gates until 11.30am and then during their 12-hour stay they managed to experience just 3 attractions and the evening entertainment.

If you are willing to rise early and be at the park gates at least 15 minutes before the scheduled opening hours it is possible for you to experience 8 or 9 attractions before Family X even reaches the entrance!

Pixie Dust Planning Principle 3 – Pretend you’re Spanish
If the thought of setting an alarm clock on vacation fills you with dread then don’t worry – you might be up early but you also need to factor in some Spanish Siesta time.

Remember Family X? They slept in and had a leisurely morning, but by 2.30pm they’ve only just experienced their second attraction and they’re feeling tired and grumpy.

You on the other hand arrived in time for park opening, have experienced 12 or 13 attractions and are back at your Resort hotel having a refreshing swim or a nap!

Pixie Dust Planning Principle 4 – Make a reservation
Walt Disney World has some amazing, world-class restaurants, but if you want to experience them you need to make a reservation.

Once you have decided which parks to visit on which days you will want to consider which restaurants will fit with your plans and make a reservation.

If a park has evening entertainment that you wish to experience then you can work your dining plans around them.

Pixie Dust Planning Principle 5 – Evening entertainment is not to be missed

The evening parades and fireworks spectaculars are world class and should not be missed. At certain times of the years the evening entertainment is limited to a few days a week, if this is the case then plan your evenings first and then let that guide your plans for both the day time and dining reservations.

Pixie Dust Planning Principle 6 – Try not to burn the candle at both ends
If you are travelling at a time of year when the parks are open late you could find yourselves enjoying the evening entertainment at 10 or 11pm. If you aren’t likely to be back in your hotel room until midnight or later then you should try and avoid an early start the next day.

Of course this seems to be in complete contradiction to Principle 2, but it isn’t really. If your travel plans permit you simply need to follow a late night with a ‘rest day’.

Pixie Dust Planning Principle 7 – Don’t forget your rest days
Even with your Spanish Siestas you will still find yourself tiring after a few days at the theme parks. You will spend hours on your feet and will literally walk for several miles a day. Don’t forget that you are on vacation and try and factor in some ‘rest days’.

If you have had a late night the previous evening then a rest day might consist of a lie in, a wander around Downtown Disney and then a couple of hours at a Water Park. You could then spend the evening playing a round of miniature golf or doing some shopping at a local outlet mall.

Alternatively, you might keep your early morning schedule at one of the theme parks but leave in the early afternoon and take the rest of the day off. After your siesta you could experience some of the non-theme park magic the Resort has to offer.

The length of your stay will influence the number of rest days you should take in order to recharge your batteries!

Pixie Dust Planning Principle 8 – Skip breakfast
Well, not entirely – breakfast is the most important meal of the day after all. I just need you to skip restaurant breakfasts, or save them for rest days.

Remember Family X? They were busy eating breakfast in a restaurant when they could have been at the parks. Not only does eating breakfast in a restaurant cost you money (about $10 a head) it also costs you time (about an hour).

Save time and money by eating cereal in your hotel room on park days – and save restaurant and character breakfasts for your rest days when you have time to enjoy them at a more leisurely pace.

Pixie Dust Planning Principle 9 – Avoid Extra Magic Hours
One of the ‘benefits’ of staying in a Disney World Resort hotel is that you are able to access the parks at times that off-site guests can’t. This is generally one hour before park opening or three hours after park closing on certain days of the week.

Sounds good right?

Unfortunately not.

Parks with morning Extra Magic Hours (EMHs) attract guests and lots of them. It’s probably the only day that they set their alarm clocks LOL. Of course, even if they can’t get out of bed in time to take advantage of the EMH they end up at that park anyway since that was their ‘plan’ so the park is generally busier on days with an EMH.

The problem with morning EMHs is that you have to get up so early to take advantage of this extra 60 minutes and if you happen to be running even a little late the whole advantage disappears. Take my advice and let all the other guests go to morning EMHs, while you enjoy the peace and quiet of the other parks!

Now evening EMHs are another matter, sort of. I’d still recommend you avoid them as the park is likely to be busier on a day with an EMH and you have to stay well into the second or third ‘free’ hour to take advantage. For those late sleepers they might need that extra time – but trust me you’d be better off getting to bed at a reasonable hour and hitting the parks early the next morning

If your vacation time is short however then you may have to take advantage of the EMH to be able to experience everything you want to.

Pixie Dust Planning Principle 10 – Avoid hopping
Unless you have an Annual Pass or a UK Disney’s Ultimate ticket (both of which include park hopping privileges) I recommend trying to keep your itinerary to one park per day.

Park hopping privileges let you visit more than one park each day – but they are quite expensive. Unless you have no choice due to the length of your stay or the time of year try and stick to one park per day and you’ll save yourself a couple of hundred bucks.

Pixie Dust Planning Principle 11 – Go out with a bang!
Make your last evening a really memorable one by making sure you attend one of the evening entertainment spectaculars. You can either plan one in at the planning stage – or if your vacation length and the entertainment calendar permits you could leave the evening empty. Then after you have witnessed all of the entertainment once go back to experience your family’s favourite one on your last evening.

Pixie Dust Planning Principle 12 – Make a plan and stick to it
Remember Family X? They wasted so much time deciding which park to go to before breakfast and then which attractions to ride when they actually got to the park.
By making a plan before you leave home you will know which parks you are visiting on which days, you’ll know which attractions to hit in which order when you get to the gates and you’ll experience ten times more than Family X!

Pixie Dust Planning Principle 13 – Don’t forget that plans change
I know I just told you to make a plan and stick with it. And I really mean that – but sometimes you will be forced to change your plans.

Let’s say for example that you plan a rest day with swimming at one of the water parks, and then when you arrive that day is forecast for thunder storms, doesn’t really make ideal swimming weather does it?

Or let’s say you arrive at the Magic Kingdom with plans to experience the whole park, but your little one insists on riding Dumbo seven times in a row.

Or you arrive at Epcot for Illuminations and inclement weather means they have to cancel the show (Note this really doesn’t happen very often).

If any of these things happen then you need to be able to change your plan.

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