R.A. Pedersen's Blog, page 43
June 1, 2011
Seas pavilion at Epcot getting new skylights
If you've ever had the chance to visit the Seas pavilion (formally the Living Seas) after dark you'd notice the tank is illuminated as if it were daylight until a certain hour. After that hour, typically around the park's 9pm … Continue reading →
May 29, 2011
New Fort Wilderness Dining Pavilion Faces Design Changes
The powers that be at the Florida water management district have requested revisions to Disney's initial plans to build a new dining pavilion on the lakeside at the Fort Wilderness resort and campground. The dining pavilion, as previously designed, would … Continue reading →
In memorium: Mission Tortilla Factory at DCA
Apparently the Mission Tortilla Factory Tour at Disney California Adventure is closing its doors to make way for a Ghiradelli display in the same venue. We will miss the free tortillas.
May 28, 2011
2011 Eat to the Beat Concert Series Lineup
It's that time of year again – when we learn what bands will be playing at the American Gardens theater for the duration of the 2011 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival this fall. Taylor Dayne: Sept 30th – October … Continue reading →
2011 Eat to the Beat Cocnert Series Lineup
It's that time of year again – when we learn what bands will be playing at the American Gardens theater for the duration of the 2011 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival this fall. Taylor Dayne: Sept 30th – October … Continue reading →
May 26, 2011
Resort Monorail Station Gates to be Upgraded by September
Disney filed a notice with the county to begin work to upgrade the station gates at each of the monorail resort platforms. The filing says that Disney has until 9/30/2011 to finish the project, so expect to see some construction … Continue reading →
May 23, 2011
Norwegian Press pushes for answers about pavilion's fate.
An article and televised segment that ran on Sunday (May 22, 2011) in Norway has brought more attention to the ongoing disputed between Disney and the Norwegian government over funding for the country's Epcot pavilion. The news coverage has evoked … Continue reading →
May 22, 2011
Star Wars trench scene ride that never happened.
It's a question that comes up now and again: What became of the iconic trench dogfight on the Death Star from the original Star Tours? Certainly Disney and Lucas Films didn't just throw out the concept of riding through that … Continue reading →
May 20, 2011
B-reel footage of Star Tours queue and on-ride
Disney released some promotional footage for various media outlets to use in their coverage of the Star Tours opening – generally called B-reel footage – that shows the queue and on-ride in high quality. It also includes actors in logo-free … Continue reading →
Epcot's Kaki-Gori getting upgrades, expansion
The Kaki-Gori (flavored shaved ice) kart at Epcot's Japan is scheduled to receive some major attention soon. The current kiosk on the World Showcase promenade will soon close and a temporary location will be setup on the other side of … Continue reading →
