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Summer Nightastic Events
New events have been added to the Summer Nightastic line-up. A nightly street party will be held in the Magic Kingdom, and a Rock ‘n’ Glow Dance Party will be held in the Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster courtyard at the Studios. Summer Nightastic runs from June 6 through August 14. Read the rest of this entry »
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Wide World of Sports Renamed
The rebranding of Disney’s Wide World of Sports complex is now complete with Disney-owned ESPN lending its name to the facility. The changeover to its new title ‘ESPN Wide World of Sports’ will become official February 25th, co-inciding with the ‘ESPN – The Weekend’ festivities. Other than new signage, changes include upgrades to scoreboards, HD television system upgrades, a new Sports innovation lab and coming soon, a 100 lane ten-pin bowling centre. Read the rest of this entry »
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New Summer Fireworks
It was announced last week that Wishes will be replaced by a new fireworks show for the summer, as part of the “Summer Nightastic.” The fireworks show will actually be identical to the “Magic, Music and Mayhem” fireworks from Disney’s Pirate and Princess Party, but with a different introductory narration and new name. Main Street Electrical Parade is also returning, replacing Spectromagic for the season. Read the rest of this entry »
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New Restaurant replacing McDonald’s
Pollo Campero and Levy Campero have announced that they’re opening a new Latin-themed restaurant at Downtown Disney Marketplace at the end of the year. The restaurant will take the space currently occupied by McDonald’s, which will close permanently on April 30. The new restaurant will feature Pollo Campero’s signature Latin chicken, as well as a new restaurant concept featuring fresh, healthy food. The full press release can be found here. Read the rest of this entry »
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New Sponsor
Stanley Tools have signed a new sponsorship contract with Walt Disney World, making them the official tool provider for the Resort. The company logo will appear on construction wall signs, and Stanley tools are now part of the garage area in the Lights! Motors! Action Stunt Show attraction, and will be added to the Test Track queue area. Read the rest of this entry »
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Annual Passholders ride free at WDW Speedway
Annual Passholders can do a Ride Along with Richard Petty Driving Experience at Walt Disney World Speedway for free. It normally costs $100 per person, so it’s a fantastic deal! The offer is valid through March 31st, and ride-alongs are limited to one per passholder. Details of the program andhow to book are here. Read the rest of this entry »
For those who don’t know, can you give a quick explanation of what a Hidden Mickey is?
A Hidden Mickey is a partial or complete image of Mickey Mouse that has been hidden by Disney’s Imagineers and artists in the designs of Disney attractions, hotels, restaurants, shops and other areas.
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New Christmas Show
A new Tomorrowland stage show will debut at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party this year. “A Totally Tomorrowland Christmas!” features Stitch, Buzz Lightyear, Mike Wazowski and a jubilant cast of party-goers who discover the true meaning of the season during their annual Christmas party. The interactive musical revue features “songs of the season” in the style of today’s hottest Radio Disney hits. Read the rest of this entry »
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Liberty Tree Tavern Characters Return
The characters are returning to Liberty Tree Tavern, but only during the Crystal Palace rehab. For breakfast, lunch and dinner, guests can enjoy all-you-care-to-eat meals served family-style. The Crystal Palace rehab is from January 3 – February 14, 2010. Read the rest of this entry »
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Parking news
Following last week’s parking price increase, Resort valet parking has also increased in price to $12 per day. DVC members won’t be pleased to here that their free valet parking perk is no more. Read the rest of this entry »