R.A. Pedersen's Blog, page 25

Theater of the Stars at Hollywood Studios to be Expanded

Disney filed paperwork today to expand the Theater of the Stars (home of the Beauty and the Beast Live on Stage show) in the near future. The venue had previously been located right at the entrance of Hollywood Boulevard from … Continue reading →

Studios Backlot and HISTK Closures – Not Coincidence

Disney updated their refurbishment calendars recently and added two Hollywood Studios attractions. Honey, I Shrunk the Kids Movie Set Adventure – Closed For Refurbishment Monday, February 13 – Saturday, March 10 Studio Backlot Tour – Closed For Refurbishment Monday, February … Continue reading →

Test Track at Epcot Testing New Show Technology Dec 6-7

From Disney: Epcot – Test Track Test December 6-7, 2011 We often test new concepts and technologies in our  parks as part of our ongoing innovation process to make the entire Guest experience even better. As part of that effort, … Continue reading →

Flamingo Crossing Not Dead – First Tenant Identified and Files to Construct

Remember Flamingo Crossing? That sort-of-off-property development that Disney was planning to have up and running around the same time they opened the Four Seasons elsewhere on property? It was supposed to have mid-range chain hotels along with shopping and dining. … Continue reading →

Epcot Attraction to Offer College Scholarships

The new $22,500 scholarship program was created as a higher education extension of StormStruck: A Tale of Two Homes®, a popular interactive severe weather experience at INNOVENTIONS at Epcot® at the Walt Disney World® Resort. StormStruck is sponsored by FLASH … Continue reading →

House of Innoventions to be Overhauled at Epcot (Updated)

Disney has filed paperwork today for the "facility removal" of the House of Innoventions at Epcot. Edit: Friendly folks pointed us to this press release, which seems to be the obvious replacement. The whole "facility removal" paperwork suggests an extensive … Continue reading →

Beat the Hump-Day-Blues with an Epcot Imagination Light Show!

We admit it. We're bored. There's nothing really going on lately to talk about at Walt Disney World. Sure, there's New Fantasyland but right now that's in "dig a big hole" mode which is less than exciting. The Art of … Continue reading →

Thanks for the Feedback but we know our Role in the Show!

Sometimes we get flack for being too negative for a Disney theme park fan blog. Particularly on Twitter where it's apparently perfectly acceptable to say rude things to people you wouldn't ever say to their face. (Now before anyone says … Continue reading →

Magic Kingdom Fantasyland Skyway Restrooms (Photos and Permits)

A few months back Disney began a project to convert the old Skyway Station in Fantasyland at the Magic Kingdom into a restroom area and bypass walkway. The restrooms retrofit add much needed guest pathways to the area – even … Continue reading →

Health and Wellness Suites at Contemporary Canceled

Remember these lovely photos of upcoming Health and Wellness suites from out previous update? Well, those room upgrades at the Contemporary resort have been canceled.So much for that.. let's add it to the heap along with Flamingo Crossing and Hyperion … Continue reading →