This listing is posted periodically to the rec.arts.disney.parks
newsgroup. This listing may be reproduced on Internet Websites
provided it is maintained in its entirety. The most current version
is
found on http://allearsnet.com/btp/radp.htm (Who's computer is this?)
Please send additions, changes and comments to d...@allearsnet.com


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1. What is RADP?
2. What is the charter for RADP
3. What should I post?
4. What should I not post?
5. How do I access RADP?
6. What other Disney newsgroups are there?
7. Where can I find Disney Parks FAQs?
8. I remember RAD rec.arts.disney newsgroup. Does it still exist?
9. Where is this FAQ kept?
10. I am new to USENET. Where Can I Obtain Information?


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1. What is RADP?


rec.arts.disney.parks is one of five newsgroups in the
rec.arts.disney.* hierarchy. Its purpose is to discuss Disney theme
parks, attractions and resorts worldwide.
RADPers are the folks who "post messages" and "lurk" (read but don't
post) on RADP. It is a USENET newsgroup on the internet devoted to
discussion of all things related to the Walt Disney Parks. While this
includes Disney's California Adventure and Disneyland, Walt Disney
World, Tokyo Disney and Disneyland Paris, the majority of the
discussion on this newsgroup revolves around Walt Disney World in
Florida. (There is also a Disneyland newsgroup at
alt.disney.disneyland and another Walt Disney World newsgroup at
alt.disney.disneyworld.)


There are as many as 300+ posts daily; many informational, some trip
reports and sometimes a controversial thread will appear. Just
remember you never "know" who is on RADP reading messages. Also, keep
in mind this is a discussion group pertaining to Disney Parks open to
all ages (there are children who read the posts). For many, RADP has
developed into a friendly *cyber-community* and that is the
environment we try to foster. You'll find lots of joking and
frivolity
mixed in with the discussions. If you are a big Disney fan and
haven't
become a RADP regular yet, you're missing out on lots of news, fun
and
great folks!


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2. What is the Charter for RADP?


This is rec.arts.disney.parks' charter (description of topics to be
discussed in the newsgroup):
rec.arts.disney.parks (unmoderated)
Discussion of all Disney parks, restaurants, attractions, and resorts
of the past, present and future, including, but not limited to, the
Walt Disney World properties, Disneyland, Tokyo Disney Resort, and
Disneyland Paris.


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3. What Should I Post?
Posting Guidelines for REC.ARTS.DISNEY.PARKS
The following subjects are typical of articles suitable for
rec.arts.disney.parks (with suggested groups to crosspost to):
What is the Status of Test Track?
Prices for wedding at WDW
Disney plans new theme park: Australia [aus.general]
RADP meet at Disneyland August 12-13 [rec.arts.disney.announce]
What is the food like at Spoodles?


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4. What Should I Not Post?
The following subjects are not covered under the charter and should
be
posted elsewhere,
as suggested in brackets.
For sale: Cheap 3-day pass to WDW [rec.arts.disney.merchandise]
GIF: Bambi pictures (LARGE!) [alt.binaries.pictures.cartoons]
Test! Please Ignore! [misc.test]


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5. How do I access RADP?
To access the newsgroup, check with your Internet Service Provider
(ISP) to see if they offer newsgroup access and how to get connected.
Then subscribe to the newsgroup and enjoy.
If you are unable to access RADP through a newsgroup server, you can
use Google.com to gain access. Though not perfect, it will provide
you
with a message archive and enable you to post.


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6. What other Disney Newsgroups are there?
Other groups in the rec.arts.disney.* Hierarchy are:
rec.arts.disney.misc General topics pertinent to the Disney Company.
rec.arts.disney.merchandise Toys, videos, music, books, art,
collectibles.
rec.arts.disney.animation Animated features, cartoons, short
subjects.
rec.arts.disney.announce FAQs, lists, info, announcements
(Moderated).
Other Disney related groups include:
alt.disney.disneyworld Topics pertaining to WDW
alt.disney.disneyland Topics pertaining to Disneyland in California


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7. Where Can I Find Disney Park FAQs?
The RADP newsgroup does not have *one* FAQ, however, you can find
FAQs
on Disney parks at the web sites listed below. If you have a website
with a Disney-park FAQ, please email d...@wdwig.com for inclusion.
The OFFICIAL DISNEY SITES


Walt Disney World and Disneyland http://www.disney.com (Who's computer is this?)
Disneyland Paris http://www.disneylandparis.com (Who's computer is this?)
Tokyo Disney Resort http://www.tokyodisneyresort.co.jp/english/menu.html (Who's computer is this?)
and http://www.tokyodisneyland.co.jp/index_e.html (Who's computer is this?)


OFFICIAL SITES: WALT DISNEY WORLD - Florida


Deb's Unofficial Walt Disney World Information Guide (WDWIG)
http://allearsnet.com (Who's computer is this?) Your online resource designed to make your WDW
Vacation a
"Magical" one. Remember, this is an UNOFFICIAL GUIDE and in NO way
represents the Walt Disney Company.


The Ultimate Disney Links Page - FAQs: WDW College Program, Big
Thunder Mountain, etc http://www.tudlp.org/ (Who's computer is this?)


Spencer Family Disney Page - FAQ: Ft. Wilderness Resort and
Campground
http://hiwaay.net/~jlspence/ (Who's computer is this?)


DISNEYLAND - California


DISNEYLAND - Paris
Disneyland Paris - FAQs: Disneyland Paris FAQ
http://www.cix.co.uk/~neverland/dlp/ (Who's computer is this?)


Tokyo Disney Resort- Japan
Chris's Tokyo Disneyland Website
http://jazzpiano.com/tdl/ (Who's computer is this?)


OTHER - MULTIPLE PARKS


The Spacecoast's Hidden Mickeys of Disney - FAQ: Hidden Mickeys in
all
the Disney Parks
http://www.oitc.com/Disney/ (Who's computer is this?)


Bertino's Archives


FAQ: Disney Attractions at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World
http://www.calweb.com/~bertino/disney.html (Who's computer is this?)


Pressed Coins


Disneyland
David Tomita's Guide to Disneyland Pressed Coins
http://www.geocities.com/TheTropics/Shores/3599/ (Who's computer is this?)


PLANNING SITES


SITES SPECIFICALLY DEALING WITH RADP


Common Abbreviations And Acronyms on RADP
http://allearsnet.com/btp/abrev.htm (Who's computer is this?)


All of the sites listed above (except the Official Disney sites) are
Unofficial. These sites are maintained by volunteers who are
responsible for how updated and accurate they are. Please note that
all information (including prices, dates, times, availability) in
these sites are UNofficial and subject to change without notice.
Please call the appropriate Disney Park direct to confirm before your
visit. The authors and editors of these websites are not liable for
any information (valid or invalid) presented here and do not
represent
the Walt Disney Company in any manner.


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8. I remember the *rad*, rec.arts.disney newsgroup - does it still
exist?
In July 1995 the USENET Newsgroup Rec.Arts.Disney was split into five
separate newsgroups. One *is* moderated, Rec.Arts.Disney.Announce,
meant for the posting of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) files and
information resource files and Disney related announcements. The
other
four are not moderated:
Rec.Arts.Disney.Merchandise, Rec.Arts.Disney.Animation,
Rec.Arts.Disney.Parks, Rec.Arts.Disney.Animation and
Rec.Arts.Disney.Misc.


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9. Where is this FAQ kept?
This FAQ is posted periodically to RADP and the most current version
may be found at http://allearsnet.com/btp/radp.htm (Who's computer is this?)
This article and the posting guidelines for the other four groups are
posted to rec.arts.disney.announce.


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10. I am New to USENET. Where can I obtain information?
If you are new to Usenet, you should definitely be reading the
newsgroup news.announce.newusers. In it are some very helpful
articles
on how the Usenet community works. It is strongly suggested that you
read these articles before posting to any newsgroups:
A Primer on How to Work With the Usenet Community
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
Emily Postnews Answers Your Questions on Netiquette
Hints on writing style for Usenet
Rules for posting to Usenet
What is Usenet?