Walt Disney World Attraction News

Primeval Whirl construction

Carousel of Progress reopening for the holidays

OK, first a warning....as always, things can change, but these plans are correct as of now.. Carousel of Progress will be open for the Christmas season!! Plans indicate it being…

Primeval Whirl concept model

Primeval Whirl is a coaster ride with 13 rider-controlled spinning cars. Chester and Hester’s homemade “time machine” is a wacky run that sends riders through curves, short drops…

Candlelight Processional 2001

Noted screen and stage actor James Avery headlines a list of top celebrities who will serve as narrators for the 31st annual Candlelight Processional at Epcot at the Walt Disney…

Primeval Whirl construction

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Disney's Animal Kingdom opens six Kids Discovery Club Locations

Creative activity locations have been introduced at Disney's Animal Kingdom, providing young guests with new fun and activities. Youngsters ages 4-8 can excavate assorted fossil…

Animal Kingdom ETicket update

Latest reported planned opening date for the new land and attraction is Spring 2006. Remember, this is rumor and speculation, and as always may be subject to change. More…

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Carousel of Progress closed for cost cuts and will reopen

Some officials at WDW are indicating that COP is closed due to a cost cutting exercise, and it's not permanently closed at this point.

Carousel of Progress closed

Starting Sunday 21 October 2001, Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress is closed until further notice. It is not clear whether this is a mechanical, show, budget cut, or some other…

Seacabs now closed at Living Seas

Until further notice there will no longer be a ride portion of the living seas, you will go directly from the movie to Seabase Alpha.

Photo of President Bush in the new Hall of Presidents

A look inside the newly extended Main Street Emporium

Press Release - Regis Philbin Makes Million Dollar Entrance to Open Who Wants To Be A Millionaire-Play It at Disney-MGM Studios

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- (April 6, 2001) Armored trucks loaded with collectible prizes, Mickey Mouse and Regis Philbin himself arrived at Disney-MGM Studios today to launch the…

Honey I Shrunk The Kids Movie Set Adventure refurbishment

The Honey I Shrunk The Kids Movie Set Adventure will be closed for rehab starting Oct 15th for 5 weeks.

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Latest Mission SPACE construction photos

Latest Mission SPACE construction photos

Main Street Emporium exterior complete

The new addition to Main Street opened on September 29 2001.

Main Street Emporium construction

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Mickeys Philharmagic update

This project is still very much alive, with some very healthy budgets being assigned. Currently, Lion King will close in April 2002, with the new attraction opening late September…

Journey into Your Imagination to be reworked again

I now have word that the attraction will close on October 8 2001, and the current reopening date is set for June 14 2002. As always completion dates are always subject to change…

Tapestry of Nations to become Tapesty of Dreams

Opening Date: October 1, 2001 (unofficially opened to Guests on September 24, 2001), in honor of the "100 Years of Magic" Celebration at the WALT DISNEY WORLD® Resort to…

Timekeeper now closed

Echo Lake drained for refurbishment

The lake is currently drained and is being refurbished.

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Reign of Fire a possible theme for the new attraction

As promised here are some more details of the new land and MAJOR attraction heading for Animal Kingdom The Story, Ride System and Land layout have been finalised Designs include…