R.A. Pedersen's Blog, page 29
October 24, 2011
Bevy of New Imagineering Permits for New Fantasyland Filed
New permits were filed this morning by Walt Disney Imagineering for the New Fantasyland expansion at the Magic Kingdom. In particular, today's permits seem to focus on the Circusland area coming to what was once Toontown Fair. The first three … Continue reading →
October 21, 2011
Epcot open until 10pm on Saturdays – What it means.
The title pretty much says it all – for the duration of the Food and Wine festival Epcot is open until 10pm on Saturdays with a few Fridays thrown in for good measure toward the end of the festival. But … Continue reading →
First official permit for Seven Dwarfs Mine Train is Filed
Ooh… aah… It's all shiny and new. The first official permit for the construction of the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train attraction at the Magic Kingdom has been filed by Disney with the county. The attraction is part of the ongoing … Continue reading →
October 20, 2011
Final Decision on Norway's involvement in Epcot Pavilion to go before Parliament
We have been informed that representatives of Norway's liberal party, in particular party leader Trine Skei Grande, will bring questions about further sponsorship of the Norway pavilion before the Norwegian Parliament within the next few weeks. At that point the … Continue reading →
October 19, 2011
Time-Lapse Video of New Fantasyland Construction
Today we've got a real treat! A time-lapse video of the New Fantasyland construction at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World! It shows the construction from the first wall installation up until present day. We hope you enjoy it, … Continue reading →
October 18, 2011
Disney Announces Top Ten Most Wanted Holiday Toys for 2011
Disney Consumer Products has revealed their 2011 "Most Wanted Holiday Toys" list featuring toys inspired by favorite Disney characters and stories, making it easy for families to find that special plaything that will bring squeals of delight throughout the holiday … Continue reading →
Epcot's Norway Pavilion has Real Update Plans – To Become Denmark?
If you're an avid reader of our blog, you know that Epcot's Norway pavilion has been in trouble since the Norwegian government stopped funding the pavilion in 2002. Our previous article Epcot's Norway Pavilion in Jeopardy? is a good place … Continue reading →
October 14, 2011
Disney Adds Free Wireless Internet to Resorts
Several Disney resorts now offer free in-room wireless internet: Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge Disney's Beach Club Resort Disney's BoardWalk Resort Disney's Contemporary Resort Disney's Coronado Springs Resort Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Disney's Old Key West Resort Disney's Polynesian … Continue reading →
October 11, 2011
Continuing Problems with Epcot's Seas Causes Pavilion Closures
UPDATE 2: All dive programs at the pavilion's tank have been suspended through the end of October. This includes Seas Aqua Tour, DiveQuest, and Dolphins in Depth. Guests are being contacted for possible rebookings. UPDATE: Repairs at the pavilion are … Continue reading →
Imagination "Structure Inspection" Paperwork Filed
A strange bit of paperwork was filed today by Disney for the Imagination pavilion in Epcot. It's a Notice of Commencement for Electrical work.Strangely though, the document refers to the work as "R.C.I.D # 1-4 Structure Inspection." "R.C.I.D" should in … Continue reading →
