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By tom | January 28, 2008
While Tony’s Town Square Restaurant at the Magic Kingdom and the new and improved Playhouse Disney Live! at Disney’s Hollywood Studios re-opened today, some other attractions have been shuttered for refurbishment. Among the latest attractions to close for refurbishment are Journey Into Imagination with Figment at Epcot, Imageworks at Epcot, and Snow White’s Scary Adventures at the Magic Kingdom. These new attraction closures come in addition to ongoing refurbishments of Splash Mountain, The American Adventure, and Journey Into Narnia. Remember, you can always check our attraction closures page to see what refurbishments are occurring now and in the future.
Topics: Disney's Hollywood Studios, Epcot, Magic Kingdom |
By tom | January 27, 2008
In the spirit of the new and popular annual Tower of Terror 13k run at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom has a new endurance event debuting in 2008:
THE COURSE: MYSTERIOUS Race through the dark, exotic terrain of Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park on a thrilling 5K trek in the shadows of the Forbidden Mountain.
THE OBSTACLES: INTENSE The adrenaline is pumping and the anticipation builds as teams (trekkers) prepare for their expedition. Surprises along the way may pose as obstacles on the team’s trek.
THE SEARCH: LEGENDARY There are plenty of clues to lead them on their journey, but only a few will escape the Yeti, known as the abominable snowman! The team needs to earn all of the stamps in their Expedition Passport to conquer the challenge!
THE REWARD: FUN Then the real excitement begins as the teams celebrate their finish at an exclusive after-hours party at Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park.
If you have what it takes to conquer this challenge, then find a teammate and join the trek! The challenge and the party will be twice as much fun! If no one will brave the Yeti with you, then sign up for the solo trek!
ENTRY FEES & DEADLINES
$195 Team Registration
$100 Individual Registration
Each person that registers receives:
- 1-day/1-park Theme Park Ticket
- Champion® Tech-Shirt
- 3 month trial subscription to Men’s or Women’s Health
- Admission to an Exclusive After-Hours Party at Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park
- Commemorative Inaugural Medal for all Finishers
DATE
September 26, 2008 Packet Pick-Up
September 27, 2008 Expedition Everest Challenge
September 27, 2008 Exclusive After-Hours Party at Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park.
REGISTRATION OPENS 2.15.08
Topics: animal kingdom |
By tom | January 27, 2008
Our good friend Epcot Servo has some great pictures up from yesterday on his new site and here are some pictures of interest:
The often unused area near the AFI showcase at the exit to the Backlot Tour is being converted over to a new Monsters Inc. meet and greet area. Picture here.
Speaker towers are going up along the route for the new Block Party Bash parade at the studios. Picture here.
You can all of EpcotServo’s pictures from his trip to the studios at this link.
Topics: Disney's Hollywood Studios |
By tom | January 27, 2008
To subscribe to the WDW News Today podcast on Itunes, go to this link. If you do not have Itunes, visit our podcast page to download our latest shows
Join host Tom Corless and a cast including Jason Diffendal, John Corigliano, Nick McLamb, and John Rick for a show that “Bridges the Gaps Between you and the World”. Sit back, relax, and enjoy all the Walt Disney World content we have to offer this week.
John Corigliano and Jason Diffendal join me again this week for the Walt Disney World news and rumors as we discuss problems with Pooh, really big chocolate, and the possibility of Journey To The Center of The Earth coming to Animal Kingdom.
Next up, It’s the second edition of our weekly Disney Pin Trading segment with John Rick of the Central Jersey Disney Pin Traders (www.cjdpt.com). This portion is about half as long as last weeks edition, but is still packed with all the information from the Disney pin trading world.
After that, we have our first ever Back To The Future segment, taking a look at the complete history of a particular area in the Walt Disney World Resort. For the first edition, we take a look at the ABC Theater in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, from Superstar Television to Disney Idol. Be sure to stay tuned for more of these segments in the future.
Finally, we have the second in our discussions about eating at the Walt Disney World Resort. This week, we take a look at Table Service Dining locations throughout the Magic Kingdom with Nick McLamb (www.dnwproductions.com), Jason Diffendal (www.wdwcelebrations.com), and John Corigliano (www.mousetimes.com).
If you would like to contact us with any questions, suggestions, comments, or concerns you can email us at wdwnewstoday@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail message at (206)-666-2982. Enjoy the show!!! See Ya Real Soon!!!
Coming up on Episode 28 (2/2/08):
Walt Disney World News and Rumors, another Disney Pin Trading Segment, A discussion on Hidden Mickey Pins, the first ever edition of Disney Don’t Forget the Lyrics, and much more!!!
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