Archive for September, 2007
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Saturday, September 29th, 2007For the last time ever, the Wonders of Life pavillion at Epcot is open for the Food And Wine Festival. The pavillion has been gutted and rethemed in some areas for the event.
Parade Rumor
Thursday, September 27th, 2007The Magic Kingdom may be recieving Disneyland’s Parade of Dreams by 2009. This would be the second parade taken from Disneyland, along with the Block Party Bash that debuts at WDW this coming spring.
T-Rex Restaurant
Wednesday, September 26th, 2007Construction on the new T-Rex Restaurant is now beginning at Downtown Disney, next to McDonald’s.
Upcoming Refurbishments
Wednesday, September 26th, 2007Disney World just announced that both Splash Mountain and Snow White’s Scary Adventures will be closed for refurbishment in 2008. Splash Mountain will be closed from January 1st through February 15th. Snow White’s Scary Adventure will be closed from January 28th to February 15th. These two refurbishments pretty much secure that Space Mountain will not [...]
Country Bear Christmas
Tuesday, September 25th, 2007Our friends over at screamscape are reporting that WDW management has once again cancelled the Country Bear Jamboree Christmas Show. This is the second year in a row the show has been canceled, and if something iisn’t done soon, we may never see the show again. If you want the show to return, we suggest [...]
Looking Back…Looking Forward
Tuesday, September 25th, 2007By Dave of Mouseextra.comDo you consider yourself a Disney World purist? Do you long for the days when you can walk without waiting onto Horizons? Do you shed a small tear every time you think about Mr. Toad? Do you occasionally have dreams about standing in an hour long line in the blazing heat waiting [...]
High School Musical 2
Monday, September 24th, 2007Mouseplanet is reporting that the new High School Musical 2 show has replaced the High School Musical Pep Rally at the Disney MGM Studios. When they said the show would begin running in the fall, I don’t think anyone expected so soon.
Break The Walls Down
Friday, September 21st, 2007In an event that defines a generation (I’m joking), the tarps on the Japan pavillion of Epcot’s World Showcase have finally come down. The tarps have been in place in some shape for the last two years and were finally taken down earlier this week. The Japan pavillion looks completely new, and will probably look [...]
Tutto Italia Open
Thursday, September 20th, 2007The replacement of the legendary Alfredo’s at Epcot has opened to luke warm receptions and food. From the few people I have spoken to about the restaurant, I’ve gathered that they didn’t really enjoy their meals. Don’t let this stop you from trying the restaurant, it is still only a few days old and is still [...]
National Treasures
Tuesday, September 18th, 2007The new exhibit entitled National Treasures will open in the American Adventure pavillion at Epcot on September 28th. The exhibit is said to be one of the most amazing colloections of Americana ever. We will have more coverage on this as it becomes available.
Crane Appears
Tuesday, September 18th, 2007A crane has arrived in Fantasyland to install the Christmas lights on to Cinderella Castle. The crane is located in the walkway between Cinderella Castle and Sir Mickey’s. No word yet on when the crane will be used or installation of the lights will begin.
Contemporary Update
Sunday, September 16th, 2007More changes have come to Disney’s Contemporary Resort. In response the the complete closure of the food and fun center on the ground level, a new temporary quick service location has opened in the Grand Canyon Concourse. The new location is called “Tempo Grab and Go” and will be in place until changes are complete [...]
Meet Jack Sparrow
Sunday, September 16th, 2007Jack Sparr…excuse me…CAPTAIN Jack Sparrow is now making meet and greet appearances in the Adventureland Veranda at the Magic Kingdom. The space has been unused for about a decade now, but appears to still be in good shape. This also furthers the rumors of a pirate character dining experience coming to the location. Now bring [...]
Block Party Bash
Sunday, September 16th, 2007The parade housing building at the Disney MGM Studios is being enlarged for the new upcoming Block Party Bash Parade. The parade will begin its run at the studios in Spring 2008, after the park changes it’s name to Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
New Experience Downtown
Sunday, September 16th, 2007In an update on what we reported here about a month ago, Rawlings has opened a small shop inside of the Team Mickey store at the Downtown Disney Marketplace. The store personalizes bats, balls, gloves, and helmets and is open everyday during Team Mickey’s hours of operation.
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