R.A. Pedersen's Blog, page 34

Epcot's Norway Film Replacement Still In Negotiations

Earlier this year the Norwegian press began criticizing the handling of the Norway pavilion at Epcot under Disney's ownership. Essentially the country of Norway used to fund the pavilion but bailed out a several years ago. That sparked more recent … Continue reading →

Splitsville to begin construction soon at Downtown Disney

New filings today: Hawkeye Construction of South Florida has filed paperwork (link) to install temporary barriers and begin the interior build-out of the building at 1494 East Buena Vista Dr., Lake Buena Vista, FL. That's the address of the old … Continue reading →

Have a photo of John Lasseter working @ Jungle Cruise? You could win!

In a bit of a quirky promotion.. if you can provide a photo of John Lasseter working on the Jungle Cruise at Disneyland in 1977 you can win a trip to see the grand opening of Carsland and a ride … Continue reading →

Three Golden Oak Model Homes Open for Tours, First Family Moves-In in January

Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Aug. 24, 2011) – For most people, a visit to Walt Disney World is reason to celebrate.  But that wasn't quite enough for two families from Oklahoma and West Virginia. "I wanted to be the grandma … Continue reading →

Plans for the Four Seasons at Walt Disney World Revealed

Disney filed with the water management district for the Four Seasons resort scheduled to tentatively open in 2014 and that means we've now got the basic plans for the site in PDF. Here's a couple of quick screen grabs of … Continue reading →

Torches to return to Adventureland?

Disney filed a notice with the county that they intend to work on and/or repair the main gas valve for Magic Kingdom's Adventureland. Could this mean a return of the torches and fire effects in the area? We'll keep you … Continue reading →

Cosmic Ray's major overhaul forthcoming?

There have been rumors circulating that Cosmic Ray's Starlight Cafe in Tomorrowland at the Magic Kingdom will soon get an overhaul and renovation. Exterior ding areas are said to be absorbed into the interior seating and the general look of … Continue reading →

Yakitori House to Reopen as Katsura Grill in Epcot's Japan Pavilion

The Eating Around Walt Disney World Blog has uncovered some new details about the unannounced 3-month closure of the Yakitori House counter service dining location in Epcot's Japan Pavilion. Essentially the three month project is to convert the entire hillside … Continue reading →

Journey to Narnia closes at Studios on Sept 10th

The closure of the Journey to Narnia: Prince Caspian walk-through attraction at Disney Hollywood Studios has been scheduled for September 10, 2011. No replacement for the attraction has been announced at this time. We will keep you updated with further … Continue reading →

Magic Memories and You B-Roll Footage

Disney has released some promotional footage of the Magic, Memories, and You castle projection show. Oo… aah… There's also this press release we almost didn't run because it insults our intelligence: LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – In a dramatic new … Continue reading →