Walt Disney World Attraction News

Official confirmation of Tapesty of Nations extension

Because some celebrations are too good to end, smash-hit entertainment from the smile-making, record-breaking Walt Disney World Millennium Celebration is being extended…

· Dec 29, 2000 | 1pm

Official confirmation of the show extension beyond 2000

Because some celebrations are too good to end, smash-hit entertainment from the smile-making, record-breaking Walt Disney World Millennium Celebration is being extended…

· Dec 29, 2000

New look Epcot Icon

Spaceship Earth, the Epcot icon, is getting a new script. It is simple, direct and the fiery color of a Florida sunrise: “Epcot,” it will say, in shimmering script letters as much…

· Dec 29, 2000

Agrabah Market now open

The shopping area opened just in time for Christmas, on December 22nd. Work still continues on the ride.

· Dec 28, 2000

Magic Kingdom expansion rumors

The past 2 years or so, has seen many rumors about expansion to the Magic Kingdom, and in particular the addition of a major Eride - Fire Mountain, Bald Mountain etc... While we…

· Dec 28, 2000

Aladdin construction

· Dec 18, 2000

Mission SPACE begins vertical construction

· Dec 11, 2000

Primeval Whirl construction area ready

· Dec 08, 2000

Millennium Village to become World Showplace event area

Published in The Orlando Sentinel on December 04, 2000 The Millennium Village, the cultural epicenter for Epcot`s 15-month celebration, will turn into something more mundane next…

· Dec 05, 2000

Tapestry of Nations extended beyond the Millennium Celebration

Tapestry of Nations has been confirmed to be extended for at least another 16 months. Epcot are currently recruiting additional cast for the show.

· Dec 04, 2000

Reflections of Earth extended beyond Jan 1 2000

As we all expected, the awesome IllumiNations 2000: Reflections of Earth, will be extended beyond the Millennium celebrations. The show is rumored to be running for the next 5…

· Dec 04, 2000

Update on the new Millionaire attraction

The show is to be called "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire - Play It!" There will be 6 "Regis" type hosts - to be used for the shows throughout the week “Who Wants to be a…

· Oct 30, 2000

Latest Mission SPACE construction photos

· Oct 30, 2000

Jungle Cruise reopens

The Jungle cruise has reopened after its refurbishment.

· Oct 29, 2000

Jungle Cruise closed for refurbishment

· Oct 28, 2000

New directional signs at Epcot

Seems Epcot have been doing to good work on new signage. There is a cool LED display infront of the ticket booths, along with new in park signs.

· Oct 24, 2000

Latest Mission SPACE construction photo

· Oct 24, 2000

SpectroMagic returning

Please note - this information is not yet official. MSEP's last day is March 14th 2001. Starting February 1st 2001, they'll start a large media campaign, running the parade every…

· Oct 22, 2000

SpectroMagic returning to the Magic Kingdom

Please note - this information is not yet official. MSEP's last day is March 14th 2001. Starting February 1st 2001, they'll start a large media campaign, running the parade every…

· Oct 22, 2000

Haunted Mansion FASTPASS now complete and operational

· Oct 19, 2000

Aladdin construction

The latest construction photos of the new Agrabah Bazaar - taken 15 October 2000.

· Oct 17, 2000

Foundations are well underway for the new pavilion

Foundations are well underway for the new Space pavilion.

· Oct 17, 2000

Press Release - Aladdin

Overview: Disney’s “Aladdin,” one of the most beloved and popular motion pictures of all time, inspires this colorful attraction, new from the ground up at the Magic Kingdom…

· Oct 11, 2000

Aladdin construction

· Oct 06, 2000

Casting Call for Millionaire

Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Oct. 5, 2000) -- Walt Disney World Resort is looking for the next Regis Philbin to host a new “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire” live show attraction at the…

· Oct 06, 2000

Comment from Joe Rohde on the new area

The SPTImes has this interesting quote from the lead designer of AK - commenting on the new additions to Animal Kingdom. "Walt wanted to get away from the reality of what…

· Oct 04, 2000

Walkway to the Boardwalk now complete

The Studios parking lot is in a state of construction. All stops nearest the entrance are boarded up. It appears that more stops are being added for AK Lodge and Pop Century…

· Oct 03, 2000

Who Wants to be a Millionaire coming in mid 2001

The 2 soundstages to be used for Millionaire are now completely empty. Expect the show to be ready before mid 2001. One soundstage will remain for active filming - currently…

· Oct 03, 2000

Primeval Whirl project confirmed

Overview: Those wacky dino-maniacs Chester & Hester are at it again. First, it was tables, shelves and racks spilling over with dinosaur toys, trinkets and t-shirts at Chester &…

· Oct 01, 2000

Guest flow test

A large tent has been erected near to the Millennium Pavilion for WDI to perform crowd flow simulations (for preshow - and lines) with Epcot CMs. Has anyone taken part? Work…

· Sep 12, 2000