This article comes to us from the Wall Street Journal. French theme-park operator Euro Disney SCA has received permission from the French government to enlarge its operations, adding a third theme park, a new housing development and a vacation village. The company, which is 47% owned by Walt Disney Co.,
Category: Refurbishments
Last Call for Maliboomer
Guests at the Disneyland Resort will have their last chance to ride the Maliboomer in California Adventure on Monday. The ride is scheduled to close for demolition after Labor Day weekend. The tower, which thrusts riders 180 feet in the air in a matter of a few short seconds, will
Now Open Best Friends Pet Care Resort at Walt Disney World Resort
Tails were wagging at Walt Disney World Resort today when Best Friends Pet Care opened the doors to its new, luxury pet resort. Dennis Dolan, CEO of Best Friends Pet Care, and Phil Bernard, vice president of Walt Disney World Operating Participants, were joined by Mickey Mouse’s favorite dog Pluto to
Big Thunder Suite a New Incentive and a New Frontier at Disneyland Hotel
Hang onto your hats and glasses because the new Big Thunder Suite at the Disneyland Hotel is the wildest suite in the wilderness. Located on the 11 floor of the hotel’s Dreams Tower, the new suite offers 1,400 square feet of rustic accommodations inspired by the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
Disneyworld Refurbishment Schedule August 2010
Refurbishment/Closure Schedule at Walt Disney World Refurbishment/closure information is subject to change without notice and should be confirmed just prior to visiting. Updated information is available at http://www.disneyworld.com Current Cantina de San Angel (Epcot) closed through 9/23/10. Flame Tree Barbeque (Animal Kingdom) closed through 9/24/10 for refurbishment. “it’s a small
Disneyland refurbishment schedule August 2010
Refurbishment/Closure Schedule at Disneyland in California Refurbishment information is subject to change and should be confirmed just prior to visiting. Updated information is available at http://www.disneyland.com Current Refurbs Disneyland Hotel Guest Laundry closed through 9/30/10 due to construction. Hotel guests can use the laundry facility at Disney’s Paradise Pier. “Honey
Growth Continues at Epcot with Opening of New Pizzeria “Via Napoli”
Last Friday the Patina Restaurant Group opened a new, 14,000 sq. ft. casual dining and pizzeria this week, called Via Napoli, in Epcot at Walt Disney World Resort. This becomes the first authentic Italian pizzeria to ever open in the park. The grand opening featured a comedic grape stomping and Italian
Disneyland confirms Mailboomer thrill ride to be removed
Disney’s California Adventure Park is getting rid of one of its thrill rides. The Maliboomer tower, which shoots riders 180 feet up in the air in four seconds and then drops them, is being removed next month. A park spokesperson says the ride doesn’t fit in with the new vision
It’s a Dog’s World, After All, at Luxury Pet Resort to Open Aug. 27 at Walt Disney World Resort
Gourmet dog and kitty treats, plush pet bedding and all the creature comforts of home are on tap for Pluto wannabes and other pet pals at Best Friends Pet Resort, opening Aug. 27 at Walt Disney World Resort. Best Friends Pet Care Inc. will operate the one-of-a-kind, 27,000-square-foot luxury facility
Disneyland Hotel to Demolish Waterfalls
Anyone who has walked through Disneyland Hotel’s courtyard has seen their lush lawns, romantic gazebos, and, of course, the beautiful flowing waterfalls. These man-made waterfalls have been here for 31 years, but on August 16, they will be closed off to the public, awaiting their demolition day. OC Register’s Sarah
Disneyland refurbishment schedule July 2010
Refurbishment information is subject to change without notice and should be confirmed just prior to visiting. Updated information is available at http://www.disneyland.com Current Tower of Terror (DCA) – The attraction wlll be open, but FASTPASS will not. “Honey I Shrunk the Audience” (Disneyland) closed through 1/28/11 due to the temporary
Disneyworld Refurbishment Schedule July 2010
Refurbishment/closure information is subject to change without notice and should be confirmed just prior to visiting. Updated information is available at http://www.disneyworld.com Current Lake Buena Vista Golf Course closed Mondays only through 7/26/10 for refurbishment. Palm Golf Course closed Tuesdays only through 7/27/10 for refurbishment. Magnolia Golf Course closed Wednesdays
Disney’s California Adventure brightens image with World of Color attraction
Interesting article about Disney California Adventure from the LA Times Disney officials estimate that the water-and-light show attracts 4,000 to 7,000 visitors per show, most of whom crowd into a roped-off area on the banks of the Paradise Bay Lagoon. To get into the reserved viewing area, guests either arrive
Disneyworld Fantasyland Construction Walk Through Videos
Our friend Jeff Lang has been out at Walt Disney World taking lots of video of the Fantasyland Construction that is going on. Here are some video highlights of what Disney has been up to. Construction equipment moves around dirt in preparation for the new Fantasyland. You can see where
