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31 January 2006
• Expedition Everest on ride photos

30 January 2006
• Expedition Everest soft opening status

29 January 2006
• New onride Expedition Everest video
• Expedition Everest photo walkthrough of the queue area

28 January 2006
• Latest reviews from the Expedition Everest previews
• Splash Mountain rehab photos

27 January 2006
• New Finding Nemo Musical details
• New monthly weather averages
• Enhancements to the daily weather conditions: previous 24 hours conditions now available
• Restaurant Menus updated

26 January 2006
• Reflections of Earth Inferno barge testing this week

25 January 2006
• Tarzan now closed and construction work underway
• Reflections of Earth Inferno barge to return
• Changes to Pleasure Island

31 December 2005
• New Joe Rohde interview
• Need some New Years Eve fireworks?
Check out our videos from previous New Years Eve shows and more:
Fantasmic
Fantasy in the Sky
IllumiNations
Reflections of Earth
Wishes

29 December 2005
• Expedition Everest Annual Passholder Preview dates announced
• Expedition Everest testing video

26 December 2005
• Walt Disney World Resort: Plugged In now online
• Changes to the Reflections of Earth preshow announcements

24 December 2005
• Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you. Thanks for being a part of WDWMAGIC! My very best wishes, Steve.

21 December 2005
• Elephant birth at Animal Kingdom
• Christmas at the Beach Club
• Christmas at the Yacht Club
• Club Cool photos

18 December 2005
• Full line-up of events for New Years Eve 2005

17 December 2005
• Refurbishment schedule updated
• Full line-up for the Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade

15 December 2005
• Listing of backstage tours
• "Walt Disney World Resort: Plugged In" official podcast to launch soon
• Who Wants To Be A Millionaire taping at Disney-MGM Studios in January

14 December 2005
• Expedition Everest DVC member previews
• Lights of Winter video
• Lights of Winter music track listing

13 December 2005
• Wonders of Life to reopen for the holidays
• Reflections of Earth Peace on Earth finale video

12 December 2005
• Osborne Lights Switch-on Ceremony and display video
• Reflections of Earth without Inferno barge video

9 December 2005
• Expedition Everest: Journey to Sacred Lands

6 December 2005
• Raglan Road photos

5 December 2005
• Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade taping

1 December 2005
• Expedition Everest: Mission Himalayas-The Collection auction

30 November 2005
• Everest night photos

29 November 2005
• New York facade rehab complete
• Swan repainting complete

26 November 2005
• Great Movie Ride finale movie clips updated

24 November 2005
• HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

23 November 2005
• Living Seas reopens
• Living Seas post rehab video

20November 2005
• Diamond Horseshoe to become a temporary buffet confirmed

17 November 2005
• Holiday Wishes video

16 November 2005
• Expedition Everest drop height update
• Bus fleet enhancements
• Expedition Everest article
• Living Seas reopening next week
• Journey Into Narnia: Creating The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe
• New Years Eve events
• The Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade details
• New Executive chef at Epcot
• Tributes to US military families at the Magic Kingdom
• VMK Tour to possibly be discontinued
• Diamond Horseshoe to become a temporary buffet

11 November 2005
• Expedition Everest construction video update

10 November 2005
• Reflections of Earth Christmas show testing
• Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular video

9 November 2005
• Main Street Station update
• Magic Kingdom dining menus updated

8 November 2005
• Expedition Everest logo confirmed
• Disney and Siemens alliance confirmed
• Expedition Everest to feature 112ft drop
• Expedition Everest storyline walk-through
• Indy to stay, and something new in place of the ABC Theatre?
• Expedition Everest Grand Opening Press Event

7 November 2005
• Large Expedition Everest photo update

3 November 2005
• Siemens and Spaceship Earth
• Wonders of Life opening for the holidays
• Animal Kingdom menus updates

31 October 2005
• Joe Rohde of Walt Disney Imagineering talks about Expedition Everest

30 October 2005
• New Expedition Everest concept art
• Everest opening team being recruited
• Latest Expedition Everest photos

29 October 2005
• Splash Mountain rehab in November
• Latest Expedition Everest photos

27 October 2005
• Joe Rohde of Walt Disney Imagineering talks about Expedition Everest
• Latest Expedition Everest photos
• Spaceship to get new sponsor?

25 October 2005
• All parts of WDW are now open to all guests following yesterdays closures
• Epcot and Animal Kingdom menus updated

24 October 2005: From WDW-
The Walt Disney World Resort safely withstood the impact of Hurricane Wilma.

We have updated our operating hours and re-opened Magic Kingdom and Epcot as well as Downtown Disney and Disney's BoardWalk.

All Disney theme parks, water parks, and other entertainment options will resume their normal operating schedules on Tuesday, October 25.

Our hours of operation for the rest of Monday, October 24, are as follows:

Magic Kingdom 1:00 p.m. - midnight
Epcot 1:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Downtown Disney 1:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. (Downtown Disney Pleasure Island open until 2:00 a.m.)
Resort Hotels (except Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground) Open
Disney’s Fantasia Gardens & Fairways 1:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Disney’s Winter Summerland 1:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Disney’s Wide World of Sports Complex Open for Events
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Closed
Disney-MGM Studios Closed
Disney’s Blizzard Beach Closed
Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Closed
Walt Disney World golf courses Closed

23 October 2005: From WDW-
Due to the potential of tropical storm force winds associated with Hurricane Wilma, all four Walt Disney World Theme Parks, Typhoon Lagoon, Downtown Disney and Disney’s Wide World of Sports will not open tomorrow morning, Monday, October 24.

Weather permitting, Walt Disney World may reopen one or more theme parks after the storm passes on Monday to entertain the tens of thousands of Guests currently staying in our resort hotels.

We have made this decision in an abundance of caution based on information from the National Weather Service, the National Hurricane Center and local emergency preparedness officials, all of whom currently expect the storm to pass more than 100 miles south of the resort.

All resort hotels will remain open, though Guests staying at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground have been relocated to other hotels on property.

Walt Disney World Resort has an extensive hurricane preparedness plan and is staffed and prepared for a realm of possible impacts that this type of weather could have on our property.

Important Information for Walt Disney World Cast Members: All Cast Members scheduled to work Monday morning at the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Walt Disney World Resort hotels and the Disney Reservation and Call Centers should report to their work locations no later than 7 a.m. to avoid stronger winds expected later in the morning. All other Cast Members should contact their Cast Hotlines or their leaders for information about their schedule for Monday.

Guests who have questions should call (407) W-DISNEY or (407) 934-7639.

23 October 2005
• Gingerbread creations around WDW this holiday season

22 October 2005
• Devine performance video
• Wilma status remains the same as 21 Oct

21 October 2005
Official Hurricane Wilma Update from WDW
"Oct. 21, 2005 - At this time, there are no changes to operating hours, events or resort operations at Walt Disney World Resort as a result of Hurricane Wilma, though we continue to monitor its path."

20 October 2005
• Raglan Road now open
• Reflections of Earth preshow music list updated

19 October 2005
• Restaurant menu additions

17 October 2005
• Club Cool opening date

15 October 2005
• Video - Wishes (Disneyland Paris version)

14 October 2005
• Latest Expedition Everest photos

13 October 2005
• Latest Expedition Everest photos
• Lilo and Stitch join Ohana restaurant
• Changes to Magical Express

12 October 2005
• Osborne Family Spectacle of Lights dates extended
• Santa Claus is coming to Downtown Disney
• ABC Super Soap Weekend details
• Lunch with Walt Disney World Animal Programs
• World RUBIK'S CUBE Game Championship at Disney's Pop Century Resort

7 October 2005
• Eisner resigns from Disney board - Discuss here

27 September 2005
• WDWMagic Members Donate $4500 to American Red Cross
• Raglan Road opening date confirmed
• Cinderella Honorary Princess of the Day

21 September 2005
• Rehab of the animation courtyard arch
• Ice Station Cool construction update
• Contemporary Resort rehab update
• Main Street Train Station and Town Hall area rehab

20 September 2005
• Reflections of Earth technical problems
• HalloWishes rehersals
• Candlelight Processional update

18 September 2005
• Latest Expedition Everest photos
• Raglan Road opening delayed
• Wishes Disneyland Paris video

17 September 2005
• El Pirata Y el Perico buffet

12 September 2005
• Congratulations to Hong Kong Disneyland which opened today! For discussion and articles, visit our Honk Kong DL Board.

9 September 2005
• Expedition Everest video construction update

6 September 2005
• Expedition Everest construction update
• New Tower of Terror ride system animation

5 September 2005
• Expedition Everest construction update

2 September 2005
• Expedition Everest height requirement
• Pooh's Playful Spot photos

1 September 2005
• WDWMAGIC Hurricane Katrina Fundraising

30 August 2005
• NEW! Restaurant Menus

29 August 2005
• Expedition Everest, Rock 'n' RollerCoaster, and Test Track ride-system animations

27 August 2005
• More info on Pooh's Playful Spot
• The Walt Disney World Triathlon
• Food & Wine Festival updates
• Titan Arum blossoming

25 August 2005
• Expedition Everest construction update

23 August 2005
• Expedition Everest construction update
• Pooh's Playful Spot opening date
• Locker and Stroller rental location changes confirmed

20 August 2005
• Latest construction photos and Everest from the air

19 August 2005
• Osborne Lights installation underway
• Expedition Everest construction update

18 August 2005
• Expedition Everest construction update
• NEW Virtual Magic Kingdom discussion

17 August 2005
• Expedition Everest construction update
• Water Park Extra Magic Hours

13 August 2005
• Expedition Everest testing video

9 August 2005
• Reflections of Earth - Inferno Barge Burnoff

8 August 2005
• Happy HalloWishes

7 August 2005
• Inside the Contemporary Resort presidential suite
• Wonders of Life closed permanently?

6 August 2005
• Expedition Everest testing underway
• Candlelight Processional performers for 2005
• Reflections of Earth Christmas Finale
• Living Seas rehab
• Updated High Speed Internet Access guide for Resorts

3 August 2005
• Restaurant Akershus renamed

27 July 2005
• More Raglan Road details
• Lucky ready to leave Animal Kingdom

23 July 2005
• Expedition Everest construction photos

21 July 2005
• Food and Wine Festival Tickets On Sale now
• Mediterranean-Inspired Fast Casual Dining
• New Shopping & Dining Gift Card

13 July 2005
• Locker and Stroller rental location changes for the MK

7 July 2005
• Pooh play area construction photos

6 July 2005
• Inside the Animal Kingdom Lodge presidential suite

4 July 2005
• Happy July 4th!
Need some fireworks?
July 3rd 2005 July 4 show at MK
Check out our videos from previous July 4 shows and more:
Fantasmic
Fantasy in the Sky
IllumiNations
Reflections of Earth
Wishes

30 June 2005
• July 4 firework show at MK also showing on July 3

26 June 2005
• Food and Wine Festival 2005

25 June 2005
• Expedition Everest construction update
• Animal Kingdom After Dark - nighttime photos

18 June 2005
• Actress Maggie Grace at Disney-MGM Studios last week
• Chicken Little stars arrive at the Studios
• Last chance to see Lucky
• NEW Lucky video

12 June 2005
• Expedition Everest construction update

11 June 2005
• It has been a mystery who portrayed Rod Serling in the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror... until now...Read our exclusive interview with Robert Steven Rhine

10 June 2005
• Various Tommorowland updates
• Star Wars Weekends extended
• July 4 events and hours

7 June 2005
• Carousel of Progress refurbishment
• Timekeeper to reopen soon
• Ice Station Cool rehab

6 June 2005
• Expedition Everest construction update

3 June 2005
• Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party
• Special edition Wishes shows

30 May 2005
• NEW! WDWMAGIC Search Engine - try it out for yourself here
• Walking Distances and Times
• Yacht Club Lighthouse work

29 May 2005
• Great Movie Ride full ride video

27 May 2005
• Polynesian Resort new-look room photo

23 May 2005
• Living with the Land ride through video

18 May 2005
• Expedition Everest construction update
• Enhancements to PhotoPass coming soon
• Rooms at Disney's Contemporary and Polynesian Resorts To Get New D้cor
• Jet skis make appearance
• Princess Lunch with Cinderella and friends
• Crowd flow through the new-look Land pavilion

14 May 2005
• Tarzan Rocks to be replaced by a Finding Nemo show
• Wonders of Life update

11 May 2005
• Expedition Everest construction update

10 May 2005
• Interview with Joe Rohde

8 May 2005
• Photos of the media event from the Studios

7 May 2005
• Huge Expedition Everest update
- Its Not A Ride... Its a Story
• Disney Studios press party fireworks photos

6 May 2005
• Photo - Joe Rohde briefing press on Expedition Everest
• Expedition Everest: Mission Himalayas

5 May 2005
• Happiest Celebration on Earth officially begins
• Art Linkletter, live via satellite from Disneyland
• Gloria Estefan joins the celebrations
• Magic Kingdom media event preparations
• Celebrity performers at Disney Studios party
• NASCAR driver Kyle Petty at Lights, Motors, Action!
• Audio from press events (podcast and MP3)
• Photos from the Lights Motors Action press event
• Ashanti performs at the Magic Kingdom

4 May 2005
• Disney top brass out to greet guests in the Magic Kingdom
• Schedule of events for today's MGM-Studios press events

3 May 2005
• Latest Everest construction photos
• Stitch height requirement increase

2 May 2005
• Latest Everest construction photos
• Joe Rohde - A Quest for Authenticity
• Lights, Motors, Action! Stunt Crew30 April 2005
• Stitch's Great Escape rework update
• Wishes video shot from MK Ferry Boat

26 April 2005
• Stitch's Great Escape rework
• Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party dates

25 April 2005
• Christmas 2005 events
• Rehab for Disney's Magnolia golf course
• Disney's Price Slice golf savings
• Monthly Wine Dinners at Jiko
• George Lucas comments on Star Tour changes

23 April 2005
• The Land/Soarin' operational update
• Miyuki - the candy artist
• Disney's Magical Express step-by-step

22 April 2005
• WDWMAGIC Forums reach 1 million posts

21 April 2005
• Star Wars weekend celebrity schedule
• Lucky photos
• Night of Joy tickets on sale

17 April 2005
• Kiss Goodnight video
• Sunshine Seasons menu details
• Lucky update
• American Chopper visits Lights Motors Action
• San Francisco facade replacement

16 April 2005
• Land pavilion interior photos
• The making of Soarin' - facts and info

12 April 2005
• New Space Mountain interior video

9 April 2005
• FASTPASS changes to be trialled at Epcot

8 April 2005
• Train arrives at Everest
• The Land reopening date
• Wishes performs it's 500th show
• Power Rangers now at the Studios
• Lucky arrives at Animal Kingdom

7 April 2005
• Soarin' previews status
• Lights Motors Action full show video
• New Pal Mickey
• Swan Resort painting underway

5 April 2005
• Inside Everest
• Latest Everest construction photos

1 April 2005
• Soarin' previews resumed
• Soarin' signage in place

28 March 2005
• Castle image sequence now changing

27 March 2005
• Expedition Everest construction update

21 March 2005
• It's a Small World photos
• Completed Hub photos
• Cinderellabration soft opening photos

19 March 2005
• Small World reopens
• Widescreen video ride through of the TTA

18 March 2005
• Lights Motors Action preview photos
• Soarin' soft openings underway

15 March 2005
• Crush 'n' Gusher officially open

14 March 2005
• Latest photos from Crush n Gusher

13 March 2005
• Bob Iger named new CEO
• Roy Disney's response to new CEO
• Expedition Everest photo update
• Lights Motors Action soft openings underway

12 March 2005
• The Land signage and area photos

11 March 2005
• Soarin soft opening
• Lights Motors Action Show soft opening
• Tomorrowland Terrace Noodle Station opening
• Magical Express sighting

8 March 2005
• Castle photo update

6 March 2005
• Sunshine Seasons food court details

5 March 2005
• Soarin' Cast Previews underway

4 March 2005
• Expedition Everest photo update

3 March 2005
• Castle photo update

2 March 2005
• Castle and hub photo update
• Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival

27 February 2005
• Motor Stunt show rehearsal photos
• George Lucas visits WDW
• Paris and Nicky Hilton visit WDW
• Matthew McConaughey visits WDW

26 February 2005
• Star Wars weekends 2005

22 February 2005
• Expedition Everest ride vehicle photos and more

21 February 2005
• Cinderellabration soft opening
• Carousel of Progress video - 1990 version

19 February 2005
• New menu for Studio Catering Company
• Tommorowland Terrace menu update
• Small World reopening date
• Land reopening date pushed back
• Ferry Boat ride video

17 February 2005
• Latest photos from the Stunt Show

15 February 2005
• Harley Davidson to open at Pleasure Island

14 February 2005
• Automated ticket machines now open
• Expedition Everest construction update

12 February 2005
• Stunt show soft opening

7 February 2005
• Tarzan Rocks closing?
• Expedition Everest topping-off photo

6 February 2005
• Land pavilion rehab update
• Cinderella castle construction photo update

5 February 2005
• More Crush 'n' Gusher details revealed

1 February 2005
• Turtle Talk to test with Dory
• Soarin' AP Holder previews

31 January 2005
• Land external rehab photos
• Expedition Everest construction update

29 January 2005
• Astro Obiter rehab photos

26 January 2005
• Land external rehab photos

25 January 2005
• New Irish Pub replacing the former Jazz Company at Pleasure Island

23 January 2005
• Expedition Everest construction update
• Fantasmic minor rehab

21 January 2005
• Crush 'n' Gusher opening date

19 January 2005
• Monorails to get automated gates
• Automated ticket machines opening Feb 1

18 January 2005
• Magic Kingdom hub rehab photos

17 January 2005
• Magic Kingdom rehab updates

15 January 2005
• Astro Obiter rehab photos
• MK Hub rehab photos

14 January 2005
• Stitch height requirement change
• Stunt show testing photos
• Brawnyฎ paper towels named new sponsor

12 January 2005
• Land external rehab photos
• NFFC Strictly Disneyana Show & Sale

11 January 2005
• ESPN The Weekend details

10 January 2005
• Expedition Everest construction update

9 January 2005
• Tower of Terror tribute video
• Video of Stunt Show car from monorail
• Land rehab underway

8 January 2005
• Magic Kingdom's 2004 New Year Eve countdown video
• ESPN The Weekend
• Lucky update
• Expedition Everest by moonlight

3 January 2005
• New Digital photo services, and discontinuation of film processing
• PhotoPass
• Awards for Victoria & Albert's and Animal Kingdom Lodge
• Millionaire taping at Disney-MGM Studios

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