R.A. Pedersen's Blog, page 39
July 27, 2011
Project 2011-2D filings – something big is up at Downtown Disney
Disney and Imagineering recently filed with the Florida water management district a request (link) to modify an old permit from 2002/2003 for a construction trailer complex. The trailer complex is located to the north of the Saratoga Spring Resort and … Continue reading →
PDF 2011 Food/Wine Festival Guide Available
Disney has put up the PDF version of the 2011 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival Guide online. It has booth locations and menus for each location. Click here for the PDF.
July 26, 2011
Cinderella Castle fire July 19th, 2011 video
For your viewing… enjoyment? Cinderella Castle at the Magic Kingdom random caught fire on July 19th, 2011 during the middle of the day. Here's a lovely YouTube user's video of the event as it unfolded. Notably, no one really seems … Continue reading →
16th Annual Epcot International Food & Wine Festival by the Numbers
Walt Disney World guests can sip great wines, savor new tastes and enjoy live entertainment all day long as the 16th Epcot International Food & Wine Festival offers a "Passport to a World of Flavors" Sept. 30-Nov. 13. The 45-day … Continue reading →
July 25, 2011
Journey into Imagination and Mexico permit filed
An interesting bit of paperwork has been filed for the Journey into Imagination attraction at Epcot. The paperwork lists it as "general construction" for the Journey into Imagination work area, but also includes another "work area" over at the Mexico … Continue reading →
Seas with Nemo at Epcot getting retail therapy
A quick note: The Seas with Nemo and Friends pavilion at Epcot will be getting a small refurbishment of its retail and shopping area. Permits were filed to cange out many of the fixtures. This small retail location has always … Continue reading →
Regal Carrousel Literally Falls Apart
Over the weekend an incident forced the temporary closure of Prince Charming's Regal Carousel at the Magic Kingdom.The reopening date for the attraction is a yet-to-be-determined point in the future. The reason for the sudden and unexpected closure is that … Continue reading →
Inspectors found roaches and temperature violations at some park restaurants
The Crystal Palace advertises that you can join Winnie the Pooh and friends at a bountiful buffet but state inspectors found food they serve at dangerous temperatures. On June 9, 2011 Crystal Palace had to throw out two large pans … Continue reading →
July 21, 2011
Jounrey into Imagination and Mexico permit filed
An interesting bit of paperwork has been filed for the Journey into Imagination attraction at Epcot. The paperwork lists it as "general construction" for the Journey into Imagination work area, but also includes another "work area" over at the Mexico … Continue reading →
July 19, 2011
Partnership Gives Entertainment Creative Community Access to New Science, Engineering & Technology
The Entertainment Industries Council, Inc. (EIC), through its Entertainment and Media Communication Institute (EMCI), in collaboration with The Boeing Company and the National Science Foundation (NSF), convened a briefing at Universal Studios regarding the latest advances in science, engineering and … Continue reading →
