Disney World Refurbishment Schedule October 2012

Here is the Refurb and Closure Schedule for Walt Disney World for June 2012 and beyond. Refurbishment/closure information is subject to change without notice and should be confirmed just prior to visiting. Updated information is available at the Disney World Website. Current Surfboard Bay Pool (All-Star Sports Resort) closed through 9/28/12. The Grand Slam Pool will

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Veterans Reunite, Attend Flag Retreat Ceremony at Magic Kingdom Park

About 60 veterans of the United States Navy destroyer USS John R. Pierce recently joined us at the Walt Disney World Resort for a special reunion. The group not only visited the park but also attended and participated in a flag retreat ceremony at Magic Kingdom Park. One of the

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FRANKENWEENIE – Fantastic Fest World Premiere

Fantastic Fest hosts the world premiere screening of ‘Frankenweenie 3D’ on the festival’s opening night at the Alamo Drafthouse Lamar theater, Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012 in Austin, Texas. Director Tim Burton, and actors Winona Ryder, Martin Landau, Charlie Tahan, and producer Allison Abbate walked the red carpet before the movie

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Disney Cast Members Walk to Raise Money and Awareness

More than 800 Disney VoluntEARS recently participated in the 2012 Greater Orlando Heart Walk, raising almost $33,000 in support of the American Heart Association. While taking a stand against heart disease and stroke—the number one and four leading causes of death in the United States—Disney Cast Members also made strides

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‘Wreck-It Ralph’ Characters Are Coming to Disney Parks This November

Great News! Disney’s Wreck-It Ralph and Vanellope Von Schweetz, two of the main characters from Disney’s newest animated adventure comedy “Wreck-It Ralph,” will soon be making their debut at Disney Parks. “Wreck-It Ralph” is going to be great, and meeting Ralph and Vanellope in the parks will be just as

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Saving Mr. Banks Begins Production In Los Angeles

Disney began production today on “Saving Mr. Banks,” the account of Walt Disney’s twenty-year pursuit of the film rights to P.L. Travers’ popular novel, Mary Poppins, and the testy partnership the upbeat filmmaker develops with the uptight author during the project’s pre-production in 1961. Two-time Academy Award®-winner Tom Hanks (“Philadelphia,”

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Frankenweenie Midnight Screening & Party for D23 Members

From creative genius Tim Burton (Alice in Wonderland,The Nightmare Before Christmas) comesFrankenweenie, a heartwarming tale about a boy and his dog. After unexpectedly losing his beloved dog Sparky, young Victor harnesses the power of science to bring his best friend back to life—with just a few minor adjustments. He tries

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Final Flight of Space Shuttle Endeavour Makes Special Flyover at Walt Disney World

In a place where fairies fly, Space Shuttle Endeavour made a “ferry flight” today, mounted atop a NASA-modified 747 airliner. The historic flight took place in the early morning hours and was a space-explorer surprise for early-rising guests across Walt Disney World Resort. As part of its flight path, Endeavour

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Bethenny Frankel Added to the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Lineup

Today, we’re happy to announce that entrepreneur and sassy television star Bethenny Frankel has been added as a last-minute addition to the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival lineup. Bethenny, who you may know from Bravo TV’s “Bethenny Ever After” and her recently debuted talk show “Bethenny,” is also the

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Fairytale Elegance, French-Inspired Cuisine Celebrated At Be Our Guest Restaurant in New Fantasyland

Be Our Guest Restaurant in New Fantasyland magically drops Magic Kingdom diners into the splendor, elegance and fairytale charm of Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast,” with a setting right out of the hit animated feature film: the magnificent castle of The Beast, where guests dine in three richly appointed rooms

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Last Minute Tips before you leave for Walt Disney World!

The time is near, you’ve been counting down the days until your next Walt Disney World vacation for what feels like years!  You’ve made all your reservations, your ADRs, and everything else related to your visit.  Is there anything else you need to worry about?  Here are some tips that

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