Walt Disney World News

New Years Eve 2002 events at Epcot

Whimsical puppets, enormous drums and spectacular pageantry parade around World Showcase during “Tapestry of Dreams” at Epcot. Guests can enjoy the colorful spectacle twice every…

Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress to Open for the Holidays

Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress in Tomorrowland will be open from December 22nd, 2002 through January 4th, 2003 for the holiday period. Both attractions will be open from 9:00…

Timekeeper to temporarily reopen

The Timekeeper in Tomorrowland will be open from December 22nd, 2002 through January 4th, 2003 for the holiday period. Both attractions will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m…

New signs around Splash Mountain

Latest Mission SPACE construction photos

Tower of Terror 4 Soft openings now underway

The soft opening of Tower of Terror 4 began for guests this morning at 9am.

Ride system centrifuge specification

The ride system manufacturer ETC has released the following specs for the generic version of the ride system. The Disney system appears to be a customized version, but would have…

Press Release - Tower of Terror 4

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Five simple words - one chilling thought: the tower is in control. While “sequels” sometimes don’t measure up to their originals, the new version of The…

Tower of Terror 4 soft opening

Tower of Terror 4 is likely to have a soft opening on Dec. 9 and the official opening is likely to be Dec. 31

New China Movie

There is a new circlevision 360 movie for the China pavilion in production, with an opening date of July 2003. Go to http://www.china.org.cn/english/NM-e/44696.htm for a full…

A look at the pavilion at night

Moon sphere

The markings on the 12ft Moon sphere in the Planetary Plaza in front of the attraction indicate the 30 landing sites of mans missions to the moon between 1959 and 1976.

More details on the ride system and storyline emerge

Some more details are beginning to appear on what will take place inside the ride. Remember this is not officially confirmed information, and is therefore always subject to…

Changes coming to Splash Mountain entry area

The sometimes confusing and congested Splash Mmountain entrance/ FP distribution area/ WDW RR entrance, will be getting a facelift. Similar to the well themed entrance to BTMRR…

Close up photo look at the building

Saratoga Springs Resort ground clearing underway

This is taken of the area that used to be the Disney Institute bungalows. They have demolished all of them and they are starting ground work for "Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort"

New Basin store

It seems that a "Basin" store is coming to Downtown Disney Marketplace... This is a third party company that has upscale bath and body type stores. This is going to be in the…

Construction walls being removed

"When I was at Epcot yesterday I was looking through a hole in the wall at Mission:Space and saw that there is a new construction wall built right around the actual…

Candlelight Processional narrators 2002

Roy Disney - November 29, 30 and December 1 John Tesh - December 2, 3, & 4 Marlee Matlin - December 5, 6, & 7 JAMES AVERY (ANGELA BASSETT CANCELLED) - December 8, 9, & 10 Yolanda…

Tower of Terror 4 drop profile information

Full details on the new Tower of Terror 4 drop profiles (Thanks to an "Evil" friend of WDWMagic, for the exclusive use of the info and diagrams) Currently scheduled to appear to…

Latest Mission SPACE construction photos

Tower of Terror 4 confirmed by Disney spokesman

The long rumored Tower of Terror 4 is now officially confirmed by a Disney spokesman talking to press yesterday. The new version of the Tower will feature several all new drops…

Polynesian Luau refurbishment

The Polynesian Luau at Disney’s Polynesian Resort will close temporarily from January 7 through February 18, allowing time to prepare for a new show. The rehab is both a change to…

Magic Kingdom to test a new mini end of day parade

On October 22, 23, 24, 28, 29, 30 and November 4 the MK will be testing the Main Street Character Cavalcade. This entertainment will be offered on nights where there is no…

2002 International Food and Wine Festival details

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – A hip new food-and-wine-tasting party, an outdoor concert series with name entertainment, an elegant Signature Dinner series and the prestigious Bordeaux…

Latest Mission SPACE construction photos

Spain Pavilion update

It seems that the Spain Pavilion is only to be part of the Food and Wine Festival, and not a full blown pavilion at this time. Although of course the presence at the festival may…

New security tents at Epcot main entrance

Newly installed security check point tents

The DAK Eticket

It seems that after jumping between Asia and Beastly Kingdom, management have now settled on Asia as the new ride's location. The project now has an initial title of Forbidden…