The following is a comprehensive list of attractions, resorts and restaurants at Walt Disney World Resort that are currently undergoing refurbishment during the month of April 2017 or will be during the months ahead: Magic Kingdom Hall of Presidents: Closed through June 29, 2017 Prince Charming Regal Carrousel: Closing April
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First Look at Na’vi Translator Device for Pandora – The World of Avatar
Disney is abuzz with excitement for the opening of Pandora – The World of Avatar at Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom. Building on the anticipation of opening day, Disney will release the second pin in the Countdown to Pandora collection on April 6. You may recall reading in early March we shared with
‘Pandora – The World of Avatar’ to Remain Open Until 1:00am
Fans excited to see Pandora – The World of Avatar will be thrilled to know Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be extending the summer hours for this area for Walt Disney World resort guests (should we talk about the benefits of staying on property?). From May 27 through July 4 nightly Extra
D23 Hosts Behind the Scenes Tour of Pandora -The World of Avatar with Joe Rohde
D23 is offering members a unique behind-the-scenes tour of Pandora – The World of Avatar. On Friday, May 19, D23 members can be among the first to explore Pandora – The World of Avatar not only before it opens to the public, but with Joe Rohde, Portfolio Creative Executive at
Disney Springs Begins Construction of Third Parking Garage on April 1
The growth and expansion of the Disney Springs area continues with the construction of a third parking garage and pedestrian bridge. This new parking structure will be located adjacent to the Walt Disney World Casting building on Buena Vista Drive across the street from Disney Springs. Construction will begin on
First look inside the new Copper Creek Villas & Cabins
Walt Disney World has confirmed the opening date for the new Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge will be on July 17th, 2017. A total of 184 new vacation homes will be offered. This includes Deluxe Studios, one- and two-bedroom villas, and three-bedroom Grand Villas that are capable
New Video Update on Star Wars Themed Lands
Disney has just released an update on the progress of the Star Wars-themed lands being created at Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts! In the Star Wars area, these two new immersive lands will transport guests to a never-before-seen planet, a remote trading port and one of the last stops before wild space where Star
New Pandora: World of Avatar ‘Placemaking’ Video Released
Excitement is building for the opening of Pandora: The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Today we get another look inside this area that is scheduled to open May, 27, 2017. In this latest video from Walt Disney Imagineering, several members of the Pandora project team explain just how
ABC News Nightline Offers an Inside Look and Video of Pandora – The World of Avatar
ABC News Nightline gave viewers a pretty incredible sneak peek last night into Pandora – The World of Avatar, which opens at Disney’s Animal Kingdom on May 27, 2017. Filmmaker James Cameron describes how the Avatar world is brought to life at Walt Disney World while C0-Producer Jon Landau provides
Four ABC Shows Offer an Inside Look at Pandora – The World of Avatar on March 9
Tune into the following four ABC shows today, March 9, for an inside look at the highly anticipated Pandora – The World of Avatar coming soon to Disney’s Animal Kingdom: “Good Morning America” – Viewers are introduced to Pandora – The World of Avatar, including a first look at the
Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Available for Sale on April 5th
Disney Vacation Club Membership in Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge will be available for sale at $176 a point beginning April 5, 2017. Current DVC Members can add onto their existing Membership starting March 8, 2017. The resort is currently in the finishing stages of construction
Disney World Refurbishment Schedule for March 2017
The following is a comprehensive list of attractions, resorts and restaurants at Walt Disney World Resort that are currently undergoing refurbishment during the month of March 2017 or will be during the months ahead: Magic Kingdom Walt Disney World Railroad: Closed through March 2, 2017 Hall of Presidents: Closed through June
Aerial Photos Show Progress of Toy Story and Star Wars Lands in Hollywood Studios
Progress is definitely being made in the new Toy Story and Star War Lands at Hollywood Studios. NearMap has provided some fascinating satellite imagery of the development of each of these lands. For Toy Story and Star Wars fans the opening dates for each of these areas cannot get here
More Details Emerge on Disney’s Caribbean Beach Renovation
As you’ve probably heard by now, Disney’s Caribbean Beach is undergoing a major renovation starting on May 1st. And if you’re a travel agent like me, you may be helping your clients minimize the impacts this will have on their already booked and planned vacations at the resort, seeing as
