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
Category: Refurbishments
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
Mission Space to Undergo Refurbishment this Summer
We always hate to see when our favorite rides are closed for refurbishment, and we dislike it even more when it’s an extended closure as well. With that being said, we’re sad to report that we hear from WDW Magic that this summer Mission: SPACE will be closed for a
Animal Kingdom’s Vet Hospital Closed for Refurbishment
Rafiki’s Planet Watch’s Animal Hospital and Veterinary Treatment Room at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is closed for refurbishment and is expected to reopen around mid-June. Disney is enhancing the experience for this area by creating the ability for guests to view procedures in which hospital staff uses two new computed tomography
Ribbon Cutting Event With Reese Witherspoon Marks Planet Hollywoood Observatory Official Opening
The newly imagined Planet Hollywood Observatory Disney Springs opened for business on January 27, 2017. This four-story building is complete with restaurant, gift shop, and an outdoor terrace bar. Planet Hollywood Observatory Disney Springs hosted its official opening on March 17th with a VIP Ribbon Cutting Event including Reese Witherspoon, Mickey Mouse,
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
Gifts Cards for Caribbean Beach Resort Offered to Reservations Made Prior to March 20
We recently shared with you that Walt Disney World had sweeten the compensation plan offered to guests impacted by the renovations taking place at the Caribbean Beach Resort. Well, it looks like the deal may have been a little too sweet for future reservations. Disney announced today that guests who booked
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
All Aboard! The Walt Disney Railroad has Reopened
Exciting news coming out of Walt Disney World today. The Walt Disney World Railroad is officially back up and running! It was announced back in October that The Railroad would be closing for refurbishments on January 9th, 2017. It was scheduled to reopen on February 17th, 2017 but refurbishments ran a
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
Guest Rooms at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa Get a New Look
Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa at Disneyland Resort is currently being refreshed and we have some new details to share with you. All guest rooms, pool areas and the concierge-level Craftsman Club as well as lobby furniture will be re-imagined with a modern approach to the Arts & Crafts design
