October 9, 2004 Meeting -- The Dynamics of a Disney Parade! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Steve Solovitz will present a lively session on "The Dynamics of a Disney Parade!" Have you even wondered just why Disney parades are so special? They are in a class by themselves, and are structured to give maximum Disney pleasure to all the guests, every time. People will wait in line for hours before a parade to get the best spots. Steve Solovitz will present a special program that exposes many of the reasons why these parades are so successful. Like many other Disney successes, they are a combination of art, music, choreography, and engineering. BONUS TOPIC -- If we have time, Steve will include an overview of the Millenium special Epcot "TAPESTRY OF NATIONS" parade! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Warren Harmon and Steve Solovitz are sponsoring this month's event. It was originally a Rochester, MN meeting, but will instead be in the Twin Cities. (It's too close to winter to be able to trust the weather. We'll do a Rochester meeting in the spring instead.) WHERE:     Oakdale Public Library -- Washington County (east of downtown St.Paul)   1010 Heron Ave -- Oakdale, MN 55128 Phone: Library phone -- (651) 730-0504 MAPs are below -- CLICK HERE or ON THE MAP BELOW   to get the interactive map. WHEN:         Saturday, October 9, 2004 --  Start Time = 2PM (<-- Note time change!) AGENDA: (Note time change!) 2:00 pm -- Arrive at the library and get setup. Eats. 2:30 pm -- Short business meeting 2:45 pm -- Steve Solovitz will speak on "DISNEY PARADES" 4:15 pm -- Wrap up discussion -- Then go out for some eats (optional) NEARBY RESTAURANTS: (There are many. We can decide where to go on meeting day) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DIRECTIONS -- From the Twin Cities Pretty easy, actually. The Oakdale Public Library is on the east side of the Twin Cities. It's not too far from the intersection of I-94, 694 and 494 on the east side of downtown St. Paul. . Go east out of St. Paul on I-94. At 694 go north to the 10th St. Exit (the first exit?) East (right) on 10th St. 2 blocks to Heron, Go North (left) You're there! QUESTIONS? -- You can call Steve at 507-252-5988 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MAPS More fun stuff coming soon!     FUTURE POSSIBLE MEETING TOPICS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (1) The Dynamics of Disney Parades -- Just why is a Disney parade different from all others? -- OR (2) Disney Security measures -- Safety at Disney parks is a first priority -- and yet it's invisible -- OR (3) A special backstage report from DisneyWorld! -- Secrets! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------