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Changes at the top: George Kalogridis, who was brought here from Florida a while back to be Senior Vice President of Operations, is returning home to a new responsibility: he’s the new Vice President in charge of Downtown Disney (that includes West Side and Pleasure Island.) Also, Randall Baumberger, who moved up from Regional Entertainment to Downtown Disney and the Disneyland Resort Hotels has gotten a promotion. Randy’s title hasn’t been finalized yet, but word has it that he’s in charge of “everything that has a cash register except the ticket booths”. Why is this latter move good news? Randy’s been, from what I’ve seen, one of the management types who follows the rule that if you give people the highest quality of Disney Magic, the money will follow.
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Valentine’s Day: There’s Still Time!
Napa Rose may be sold out for Valentine’s Day, but there’s still a lot to do,
says Kelly Bozarth. Hook’s Pointe, for instance, is having a romantic “Couples
Dessert” in the Wine Cellar, where couples can cozy up with sparkling California wine
and a trio of sumptuous desserts. At the PCH Grill, there’s a Valentine’s Day
Champagne dinner, with wine pairings for each course of the meal available. All of the
Downtown Disney restaurants have menu specials for Valentine’s Day as well, including
Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen.
It doesn’t stop with dining, however: Build-a-Bear has a special Valentine’s Cub, who is wearing a romantic red robe. Any creature you build there this month goes home in a special pink box. What is the most romantic gift Kelly recommends? A spa treatment at the Grand Californian’s Eureka Springs Spa. I have yet to try it, but she recommends one of the eight different massages, including Swedish and aromatherapy followed by dinner and a movie. “It’s a perfect day.” She says.
Eureka Springs Massage Services:
- Swedish Massage
Light to medium massage using long flowing and kneading strokes to relax, unwind, and reduce stress. Recommended for first time experience.
30 min. $60 60 min. $90 90 min. $140 - Deep Tissue Massage
Various techniques and kneading create this firm massage. Used to eliminate knots in muscles due to prolonged stress.
30 min. $70 60 min. $105 90 min. $165 - Aromatherapy Massage
This deluxe massage uses specific massage techniques in combination with essential oils to stimulate your senses. Based upon a personal assessment, customized essential oils are chosen for your therapy. This is a gentle body massage that concentrates on the muscular system.
30 min. $75 60 min. $105 90 min. $170 - Shiatsu Massage
An acupressure masssage using pressure along meridian lines. According to Oriental Therapy, this treatment stimulates the functioning of internal organs.
30 min. $70 60 min. $105 90 min. $160 - Sports Massage
As a pre-activity or post-activity, this treatment can help prepare your body to function at peak efficiency or help you relax and recover after a strenuous workout.
30 min. $70 60 min. $105 90 min. $165 - Reflexology
The feet have an abundance of nerve endings, which connect to every bone in the body. This treatment is designed to dissolve blocked energy and relax the entire body.
30 min. $60 60 min. $95 90 min. $145 - Custom Therapeutic Massage
To incorporate a variety of massage techniques to relax you and relieve the signs of daily stress. This is a moderate to firm massage. Designed to fit each individual need.
30 min. $70 60 min. $105 90 min. $165 - Pregnancy Massage
An excellent way to relax and relieve the aches of being an expectant mother. Improves circulation, reduces leg cramps, swollen ankles and relieves headaches.
30 min. $60 60 min. $90 90 min. $140 - Aromatherapy/essential oils can be added to any massage for
an additional
$15 per treatment.
Gratuity not included in prices above. In Room Massages please add $ 15.00 per treatment
Some couples are finishing up the perfect day with a perfect night: Valentine couples – even old married ones - have been booking the Honeymoon suites for Valentine’s, and making a three-day weekend out of it.
For more information about times, prices and menus, refer to Disney’s Valentine's Day Fact Sheet.
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-- Posted February 13, 2002