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May 20, 2011
Our #StarTours Meetup Recap
Your intrepid explorer's managed to get into the Star Tours blog/twitter meetup. We brought back some photos and factoids for your enjoyment. There's going to be plenty of website that cover the new attraction in epic detail, so we're just … Continue reading →
May 18, 2011
WDI rejected Norway's updated film, watch and judge it for yourself
In the seemingly never ending saga of Walt Disney Imagineering vs. Norway there's another bit of information that has found its way out into the light of day. In an attempt to replace the woefully outdated film after the ride … Continue reading →
May 17, 2011
Casey's Corner to get interior updates
Per the headline, Disney has filed paperwork for "interior improvements" to the Casey's Corner dining location at the Magic Kingdom. There's really not much to see, but you can always check out the paperwork if you're curious.
Swiss Family Treehouse Construction Notices
In a slightly unexpected move Disney has filed permits for general construction on the entrance and exit area of the Swiss Family Treehouse attraction at the Magic Kingdom. If we recall correctly, these area were just renovated with new woodwork … Continue reading →
May 16, 2011
Grand Floridian Expansion begins Prep Work, 2013 completion date set.
Preparations have begun for a new resort wing that Disney intends to build between the Grand Floridian and Polynesian hotels. The probably-a-DVC wing showed up originally in previous permits and articles on this site such as: Grand Floridian Expansion to … Continue reading →
Star Tours to generate large crowds, Studios CM's have to park at Epcot.
Just quick note – in order to allow adequate guest parking space at Disney Hollywood Studios the Walt Disney World resort is requiring Cast Members who work at the Studios to park their cars over at Epcot. The CM's swill … Continue reading →
May 15, 2011
Captain EO now closes at 7pm
A brief tidbit: Captain EO at Epcot now closes at 7pm along with the rest of the Imagination pavilion. While lauded as returned during the resurgence of Michael Jackson's popularity after his untimely death the attraction is beginning to decline … Continue reading →
Doting on Dumbo – As one falls apart another is conceived.
A bit of news out of the D23 Destination D: Walt Disney World's 40th event is a closer look at the forthcoming "double Dumbo" that will be installed in the Circusland portion of New Fantasyland. The two-sets of spinning Dumbo … Continue reading →
May 13, 2011
Star Tours Grand Opening Webcast from Disney's Hollywood Studios « Disney Parks Blog
From the Disney Parks Blog – Disney will be offering a webcast of the grand opening of the new Star Tours on May 20, 2011. Here's the details on how to watch the live stream: Beginning at 10 a.m. on … Continue reading →
International Migratory Bird Day at Disney's Animal Kingdom « Disney Parks Blog
This event at Animal Kingdom had to be pre-scheduled… but it was posted fairly last minute on the 13th from the Disney parks blog. Perhaps as an attempt to drive crowds away from Epcot which is now seeing a definite … Continue reading →
