R.A. Pedersen's Blog, page 33

Epcot's Test Track 2012 Overhaul & Retheme

Latest from the rumor mill: General Motors is ready to ink a deal to sponsor their Epcot pavilion for a further 10 years until 2022. As part of the deal the Test Track attraction would essentially be gutted, leaving only … Continue reading →

Something New for the Odyssey at Epcot

An interesting little bit of paperwork flowed through the channels today. Notice of Commencement for "Odyssey Restaurant Kitchen Area." Purpose: Electrical. Contractor: InterAmerica Stage. Expiration date 10/1/2011. While that may seem fully underwhelming in and of itself – InterAmerica is … Continue reading →

Epcot Ends Innoventions Area Rope Drop

Epcot will no longer allow guests into the center of Innoventions plaza for the rope drop prior to the park's scheduled opening time. Instead, guests will be held at the front entrance gates until the park formally opens. We had … Continue reading →

Internet Enhancements for Walt Disney World Resort Hotels

Disney release a brief message recently about the status of internet capabilities at the Walt Disney World Resort hotels: We're currently installing Internet enhancements for the future enjoyment of our Guests. At this time, we do not have any additional … Continue reading →

Tokyo Dining and Teppan Edo Open Courtyard Check-in

As previously reported in our blog update about the renovation of Japan's Yakitori House into the Katsura Grill, the main courtyard of the Japan pavilion has now officially added its first new tenant. The lower-level dining check-in podium for both … Continue reading →

Epcot Getting a New Central Tipboard

(Cross-post from TouringPlans.com) The central tip board in Epcot is in the process of being replaced. Walls have gone up around the backside of Pin Central (where the tip board resides) and will remain there tentatively until September 23, 2011, … Continue reading →

Adventureland Veranda Patio Set for Demolition

The Adventureland Veranda exterior patio, near Aloha Isle (home of Dole Whips) and the Adventureland Bridge, is scheduled to be demolished and removed from the park according to the latest paperwork filed by Disney. Expect to see walls up in … Continue reading →

Disneyland Does Halloween with New Additions For 2011

ANAHEIM, Calif. (Sept. 7, 2011) – The spirit of Halloween Time will invade Disneyland Resort this fall with Disney villains, Mickey Mouse and his friends in Halloween costumes, along with  the seasonal transformations of Haunted Mansion into Haunted Mansion Holiday … Continue reading →

Calling all Brits and Canucks! The Epcot Explorer's Encyclopedia needs you!

Well, after months of trying we've been quite unsuccessful. We are now resorting to begging. Would anyone in the United Kingdom or Canada be willing to post a review of the Epcot Explorer's Encyclopedia over at the Amazon.co.uk or Amazon.ca … Continue reading →

Muppet*Vision 3D Scheduled to Get Much Needed Work

Despite the press hoopla leading up to the release of the new Muppets movie this November the Muppet*Vision 3-D attraction at Disney's Hollywood Studios park has been suffering a bit lately in terms of show quality. For about a month … Continue reading →