R.A. Pedersen's Blog, page 27

Katsursa Grill Scheduled to Open December 16th in Epcot Japan

A few months ago the Yakitori House at the Japan pavilion in Epcot quietly shut down for renovations. It was supposed to be a the three month project to convert the entire hillside of pavilion into Katsura Gardens – an … Continue reading →

A Final Vestige of Horizons

The only part of Horizons that is left in Epcot:  

New Fantasyland Construction Photo and Video Update

We managed to get a plethora of photos of the New Fantasyland construction at the Magic Kingdom. We're also trying a new gallery format, to hopefully help keep things properly sorted. Let us know what you think. Additionally, if you … Continue reading →

Grand Floridian Expansion to Begin Vertical Construction Soon

A tell-tale bit of paperwork popped up today signifying that the "expansion" at the Grand Floridian Resort and Spa at Walt Disney World is soon going to begin vertical construction. Disney has filed to install scaffolding and screening at the … Continue reading →

RFID turnstiles opened at Epcot

Remember those Mickey head scan things and RFID wristbands we said was the future of the parks? Well today the new RFID turnstiles opened at Epcot. All old tickets get a sticker while new tickets are thicker. Automotive traffic to … Continue reading →

Research Trip to Disney World

We'll be away for a few days doing some research at Disney World. Feel free to follow our exploits on 4Square and Twitter. We might even live blog or Instagram some stuff. Fabulous high quality photos and reports with exciting … Continue reading →

Epcot's AAA Storytime moving to Innoventions

Disney has filed paperwork to build a dedicated AAA Storytime area in Innoventions at Epcot. Most recently the special character storytime experience for those who book their trip through AAA has been in the long-abandoned VIP lounge of the Norway … Continue reading →

Walt Disney World Salutes Veterans

A cute little video released by Disney for Veterans Day. Enjoy.

Walt Disney World Cast Members Pen Postcards for Troops

While the nation takes time this Veterans Day to honor those who have served in the armed forces, Disney VoluntEARS have been busy sending their regards through Operation Uplift. Operation Uplift was founded in 1995 by a Disneyland Cast Member … Continue reading →

Disney Brings the Green, Feeds Campaign to End Hunger

Minnie Mouse joined Disney VoluntEARS today to deliver bushels of green to Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida in the form of a $500,000 gift for the organization's expansion. Disney also pledged 20,000 pounds of fresh produce during the … Continue reading →