Archive for December, 2007

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Last Apology for 2007

Sunday, December 30th, 2007

It seems my lack of computer knowledge has caused problems again, so please allow me to apologize. If you tried to download an episode of the podcast through Itunes recently and it did not work, please try again. Our feed was not operating properly, but is now back up and running just in time for [...]

New ABC Theater Rumor

Saturday, December 29th, 2007

The following is from WDWmagic:
The ABC Theater has been walled off now for several months whilst the interior is being refurbished to make way for a new show. No information on the new show has been officially released, however a couple of strong rumors suggest the new show will be either an “American Idol” type [...]

Oops!!!

Friday, December 28th, 2007

It appears Walt Disney World made a mistake when they announced the upcoming refurbishment of Splash Mountain at the Magic Kingdom, they forgot how heavy crowds will still be for the three days following the New Year’s holiday, The refurbishment of Splash Mountain will now be from January 4, 2008 until February 15, 2008.

What’s In A Name

Friday, December 28th, 2007

Name changes seem to be a common theme at WDW these days. The Yacht Club Galley at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort is going to be renamed to Captain’s Grille sometime in the near future. There doesn’t seem to be any reason for the name change other than some minor menu adaptations. We will have more on [...]

If It Ain’t Broken, Don’t Fix It

Thursday, December 27th, 2007

The upcoming refurbishment of Minnie’s Country House in Mickey’s Toontown Fair has been cancelled. Small children who will soon be visiting the Magic Kingdom are very grateful.

Backlot Theater Demolition

Wednesday, December 26th, 2007

The Backlot Theater at the Disney MGM Studios, formerly home to the Hunchback of Notre Dame show, is now being demolished in preparation for a future attraction. The announcement of this new attraction and some others could come as early as January 7, 2008, where it is believed a press event will be held to mark [...]

Christmas Podcast Coverage Now Available

Tuesday, December 25th, 2007

Yu can now download episode 23 of the WDW News Today Podcast for live (well, sort of) coverage of the first annual Christmas Podcast Parade from the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida. The parade features appearances by Judi Dench, Amy Adams, Roz, Tom Corless, Steve Swanson, John Corigliano, Brian Sommer, Luke Manning, Nick [...]

It’s Not Christmas Without Toys

Monday, December 24th, 2007

Giving explanation for the concept art released earlier this year, Laughingplace.com is reporting that a new Toy Story Musical will begin playing on the Disney Cruise Line this coming March. Aa most of you may know, opening in 2008 at Disney’s California Adventure and Disney’s Hollywood Studios is Toy Story Mania, an interactive attraction based on [...]

“Puttin’ On The Rix”

Monday, December 24th, 2007

Site photographer Jose Eber has provided us with some fantastic pictures on the new stylish Rix Lounge and Cafe at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort (Note: If pictures do not appear on the home page, click the title of this post above):

WDWNT Gains Exclusive Rights to Broadcast Parade

Sunday, December 23rd, 2007

LAKE BUENA VISTA,  Fla.— Move over Regis and Kelly, a new Christmas Day Walt Disney World tradition has begun. While the long running Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade taped in early December airs on ABC this Christmas morning, another parade will be making it’s way down Main Street U.S.A. at the Magic Kingdom. The [...]

Ring in 2008 With A Bang

Sunday, December 23rd, 2007

 Reported by WDWmagic:
This years Magic Kingdom new Year’s Eve show is set to be one of the biggest and loudest ever at the Magic Kingdom. It features all new firework design by Walt Disney World’s Brad Cicotti, who has designed Magic, Music, and Mayhem, the Peace on Earth tag to Reflections of Earth, Epcot’s 25th [...]

Break The Walls Down

Sunday, December 23rd, 2007

The walls surrounding Spaceship Earth at Epcot have finally come down and the attraction is officially open, despite multiple signs noting the official opening still as February 2008.

Hooray for Hollywood

Saturday, December 22nd, 2007

The earful tower at the Disney MGM Studios has had it’s signage removed this week. The new Disney’s Hollywood Studios logo should be placed on the structure sometime before January 7th, 2008, when the park changes to the new name.

Dining Changes for Christmas Week

Friday, December 21st, 2007

The following information was given out to cast members this week regarding additional dining choices during the busy holiday season at the Magic Kingdom:
Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café will serve breakfast from 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. daily, December 23- 31.
The Tomorrowland Terrace Noodle Station will be open for lunch and dinner as follows:
December 22 -28: [...]

It’s Done!

Thursday, December 20th, 2007

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Epcot’s iconic white sphere, Spaceship Earth, closed for nearly six months, will reopen to the public Friday with a new story line and digital enhancements. The show’s producer Bob Zalk says the new story is about innovations and how they inspire the next generation. The ride features new show scenes, [...]

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