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February 24, 2012
Health Care Professionals Call for Close of Habit Heroes (UPDATE: CLOSED)
UPDATE: Disney has closed the attraction as of 2/25 "until further notice." Rumors suggest the attraction will be reworked, but at this time there is no scheduled reopening date.
When we wrote our write-up about the new Habit Heroes mini-attraction in Epcot's Innoventions we had a feeling something wasn't quite right in it's message. Now health care professionals are calling for it to be closed.
"It's so dumbfounding it's unreal," says Dr. Yoni Freedhoff, an assistant professor of family...
Health Care Professionals Call for Close of Habit Heroes
When we wrote our write-up about the new Habit Heroes mini-attraction in Epcot's Innoventions we had a feeling something wasn't quite right in it's message. Now health care professionals are calling for it to be closed.
"It's so dumbfounding it's unreal," says Dr. Yoni Freedhoff, an assistant professor of family medicine at the University of Ottawa. "I just can't believe somebody out there thought it was a good idea to pick up where the school bullies left off and shame kids on their...
France Bakery Expansion Confirmed
Disney filed paperwork today that confirms the rumored France bakery expansion at Epcot. The permit mentions the building having two floors, 3000 sq ft of kitchen space and space for CM break rooms and restrooms.
With Whiting Turner as the contractor it's possible this could be a whole new building in the pavilion. If anything it's a major addition.
Though we reported the rumor after hearing it from Cast Members a few days ago, we want to thank Stitch Kingdom for bringing the paperwork that...
February 23, 2012
Leap Day Schedule at the Magic Kingdom via TouringPlans.com
We just wanted to make sure everyone knew where to find the schedule of events and park hours for the One More Disney Day / Leap Day events on February 20th at the Magic Kingdom park. We typed it all out until our fingers bled over at TouringPlans.com for their blog so you might as well go read it!
Link: Leap Day Schedule at Magic Kingdom.
As for the event itself, we're still on the fence about attending. The overnight activities might be fun, but it really just seems to be an extended version ...
February 22, 2012
France Pavilion Bakery in Epcot to Expand
We don't have much information, but we've been informed that there are plans moving forward to expand the bakery in the France pavilion at Epcot. The Boulangerie et Patisserie, as it is known, has always had trouble meeting the demand thrust upon it by being ostensibly the most popular pavilion, in culinary terms, of the World Showcase. In fact, the France pavilion has previously expanded its dining offerings to meet the unanticipated guest demand – the full history of those changes can be...
February 21, 2012
Haiti Garden Coming to 2012 Epcot Flower Festival
A new addition to the lineup at this year's Epcot Flower and Garden festival will be Haiti: Garden of Many Colors. In the World Showcase next to the Germany showcase it will be the first illuminated garden in the festival's history. Guests will be able to explore the rich heritage of Haitian art, culture and refreshments in this produce garden and marketplace presented by Haiti Originale, LLC, an organization formed to support sustainable Haitian economic and social development.
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February 19, 2012
Splash Mountain Has A Secret: Song of the South
In discussing theme park history, and in particular the history of the Disney theme parks, sometimes the source material behind a given attraction or land is almost entirely forgotten. Attractions exist for long enough on their own merits that they become a sort of establishment. Such is the case of the "Disney Mountains" – Space, Big Thunder, and Splash. While both Space and Big Thunder are essentially their own freestanding intellectual properties, Splash is not.
No, Splash Mountain is...
February 18, 2012
Epcot Explorer's Encyclopedia book availability update and a Thank You!
After some wrenches were thrown into the distribution system around the holiday rush we're happy to announce that the Epcot Explorer's Encyclopedia is once again available for sale! Several distribution outlets now have fresh stock and the book is available for immediate shipping. We really do apologize for any inconvenience the hiccup in distribution may have caused. We've been working with our printer and distributor to assure it doesn't happen again.
Availability is as follows:
Direct from...VIDEO: Minnie's Fly Girl Charter Airlines at DCA
It's a nice new addition to the entertainment offering at the park. It also features the first use of the Minnie talking/moving head at the Disneyland resort.
February 17, 2012
Phineas and Ferb to Replace Kim Possible at Epcot in June
This just in…
@TouringPlans Just had an inside source confirm, even though it isn't announced yet, that Kim Possible will switch to Phineas and Ferb in June.
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