Downtown Disney to add Splitsville, delays Pleasure Island makeover

On July 12, Disney Parks Blog announced two additions to Downtown Disney (DTD) at Walt Disney World. The dining, entertainment and retail district will be the future site of Splitsville, a venue that will feature billiards and bowling, and Apricot Lane Boutique, a specialty retail store. Splitsville at Downtown Disney

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Disneyland Refurbishment Schedule July 2011

Refurbishment information is subject to change without notice and should be confirmed just prior to visiting. Updated information is available at the Disneyland Website. Current Matterhorn Bobsleds (Disneyland) under partial refurbishment through 6/17/11, 6/20/11-6/24/11 and 7/11/11-9/1/11. Magic Tower/Fantasy Tower (Disneyland Hotel) under refurbishment until late 2011. Never Land Pool (Disneyland

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Disney World Refurbishment Schedule July 2011

Refurbishment/closure information is subject to change without notice and should be confirmed just prior to visiting. Updated information is available on the Disney World Website. Current Palm Golf Course closed through 6/16/11 for refurbishment. Oak Trail Golf Course closed through 6/22/11 for refurbishment. Paddock Leisure Pool (Saratoga Springs Resort) closed

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Opening in early spring 2012, the Royal Guest Rooms at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort-Riverside

Opening in early spring 2012, the Royal Guest Rooms at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort-Riverside allow princes and princesses of all ages to stay where Disney royalty have stayed. Guests find regal touches left behind by some of their favorite Disney characters – fiber optics special effects above ornately decorated beds,

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Fantasyland Update: Look at Storybook Circus in Magic Kingdom

The Disney Park Blog has some new details on the Fantasyland update today! Today we share some exciting news on the Storybook Circus area that’s planned as part of the new Fantasyland expansion at the Magic Kingdom. Check out below for more details. With all the updates we’ve done on

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Disney gives us a Peek behind the Fantasyland Wall

Soon fans of all ages will have the opportunity to take a trip through the world of “Beauty and the Beast” at the Enchanted Tales with Belle storybook adventure, which is currently under construction as part of the Fantasyland expansion at Magic Kingdom Park. Walt Disney Imagineering is currently building

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Disneyland Refurbishment Schedule June 2011

Refurbishment information is subject to change without notice and should be confirmed just prior to visiting. Updated information is available on the Disneyland Website. Current Stage Door Cafe (Disneyland) closed through 5/26/11 for refurbishment. Splash Mountain (Disneyland) closed through 5/26/11 for refurbishment. The Golden Horseshoe (Disneyland) closed through 5/26/11 for

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Disney World Refurbishment Schedule June 2011

Refurbishment/closure information is subject to change without notice and should be confirmed just prior to visiting. Updated information is available on the Disney World Website Current Osprey Ridge Golf Course closed through 5/19/11 for refurbishment. Cabanas Leisure Pool (Coronado Springs Resort) closed through 5/20/11 for refurbishment. All other pools, including

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WDW Fantasyland Construction Updates 5/31/2011

With the new Fantasyland expansion at Walt Disney World set to open in 2012, anticipation is running high.  Tall construction walls edge one side of Fantasyland adorned with beautiful concept art and descriptions of the wonders that will appear next year.  The looming cranes, thrumming motors, and occasional voices of

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Video: Magic Kingdom Fantasyland Construction Update

Jeff Lange was out again at the Magic Kingdom doing what he does best, recording video. Here is a new video update showing Beast’s Castle and more from Dumbo and the ground! Also, the scrim is now down from the back of Cinderella Castle, which is part of this video.

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New Character Fun Coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Winnie the Pooh, Phineas and Ferb and the car stars of the Disney•Pixar motion picture “Cars 2” are joining the ever-changing cavalcade of characters involved in meet-and-greets at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Here’s what Walt Disney World guests have to look forward to: Winnie the Pooh replaces Lotso in the meet-and-greet

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