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As Far As Attendance, The Party’s Over

Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008

In another sign that things are about to get ugly in the attendance department for the Walt Disney World Resort, the October 3 scheduled Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party at the Magic Kingdom has been cancelled. The stranger part of this equation is that the park closing time will remain at 7pm, perhaps another cost-cutting measure to [...]

One Monster Coaster

Monday, July 21st, 2008

Just as we briefly mentioned at the end of last week, rumors are swirling that an inverted roller coaster themed to Disney Pixar’s Monsters Inc. will be the next major new attraction for the Walt Disney World Resort after the opening of the American Idol Experience this January. Our good friend Jim Hill over at Jim Hill [...]

A Real Passholder Event!!! (Finally)

Thursday, July 17th, 2008

It seems there may actually be an event that is exclusive to Walt Disney World Passholders coming this September:
Saturday and Sunday, September 27 & 28, you’re (Walt Disney World Passholders) invited to an exclusive Magic Kingdom screening of the eagerly anticipated new animated feature, Tinker Bell. You’ll be seeing it more than three weeks before the [...]

As Usual, Celebrities Visiting Walt Disney World

Wednesday, July 16th, 2008

Singing superstar Mariah Carey and award-winning actor Nick Cannon are pictured with another famous show business couple — Mickey and Minnie Mouse — July 15, 2008 at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. Carey and Cannon spent several days at Walt Disney World Resort, enjoying attractions in all four theme parks, fireworks shows and Disney [...]

Time To Turn Back Tiki-Time???

Tuesday, July 15th, 2008

After months of hearing rumors that the Enchanted Tiki Room: Under New Management will be closing sometime in the near future to make way for a Stitch-involved makeover, a new wild rumor has hit the streets of the Magic Kingdom and has cast members in De-Nile (Attempt at a Jungle Cruise joke). Strong rumors now indicate that the [...]

Earful Tire

Monday, July 14th, 2008

A new Grand Marshal vehicle has debuted in the Magic Kingdom theme park, carrying guests of honor down the daily parade route in grand style. To fit the theme of Main Street, USA, the vehicle was designed after a 1912 touring car. The new vehicle’s design also allows guests in wheelchairs to board easily and [...]

Jim Hill Goes Off the Wall-E

Monday, July 14th, 2008

Our good friend Jim Hill over at Jim Hill Media has a great article up today about the rooms currently being re-decorated to Pirates of the Caribbean and Finding Nemo over at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort. While the new movie themed rooms are very news-worthy, there is something towards the end of the article that is far [...]

Magic Kingdom Parade Update

Thursday, July 10th, 2008

According to the Walt Disney World Cast Member website, the following changes will be made (highlighted items have not been previously announced) at the Magic Kingdom during the replacement of the Liberty Square bridge:
In our ongoing quest for continuous improvement, the Magic Kingdom Liberty Square Bridge will be closed from Friday, August 15 through Friday, August [...]

Some Beary Good News

Wednesday, July 9th, 2008

After a few years of neglect, the Country Bear Jamboree attraction at the Magic Kingdom will be receiving some substantial updates during a planned refurbishment to take place between September 28 and October 31, 2008. Among the upgrades coming to the attraction, is an entirely new audio sound system that should make fans of the attraction quite [...]

John Corigliano WDW Photo Update 7/7/08

Monday, July 7th, 2008

It’s time for another of John Corigliano’s photo reports from the World. Let’s see what’s going on at the Vacation Kingdom:

The Nine Dragons ODV is now open outside the main China pavilion in Epcot.

Here’s the menu.

The fountain at the entrance of Epcot is now operating again.

A new (lovely) 4-pack pin set.

Here are just a few [...]

WDW Holiday Line-up Takes Shape

Monday, July 7th, 2008

Here is a press release with all the events and their running dates for the 2008 Holiday Season at the Walt Disney World Resort:
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Walt Disney World Resort blings in the holidays Nov. 10 with sparkling, jewel-like crystals adorning the iconic Cinderella Castle in Magic Kingdom – a glistening light-show spectacular [...]

Pure Enchantment Goes Dark

Friday, July 4th, 2008

When major construction begins on the Liberty Square bridge this August, Spectromagic will be getting a two week vacation. While Spectromagic will not be performing at the Magic Kingdom from August 15 to the 29, there will be two showings of the park’s daytime parade. The Disney Dreams Come True Parade will be running two performancesduring [...]

Character Dining Changes

Saturday, June 28th, 2008

Some interesting rumors about dining changes to Walt Disney World are making the rounds this weekend, claiming that the Magic Kingdom’s Liberty Tree Tavern restaurant will be removing its character dinner as an option in January 2009 and that Epcot’s Garden Grill Restaurant inside The Land pavilion will remove the lunch option and only offer a character [...]

Press Release Mania

Tuesday, June 17th, 2008

Walt Disney World has put out a number of press releases today promoting new attractions and seasonal entertainment. The first talks about the great success of Toy Story Midway Mania at Disney’s Hollywood Studios:
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — The points are piling up and the spring-action shooters are getting a workout during the first month [...]

Plenty of SPACE for Change

Wednesday, June 4th, 2008

As we have been reporting here at WDW News Today for almost a year, Space Mountain at the Magic Kingdom is scheduled to go down for an extensive refurbishment beginning in January of 2009. The number one priority for Disney during this refurbishment will be to bring in new, more comfortable ride vehicles and loading [...]

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