Walt Disney World Attraction News

Lights, Motors, Action construction

Crush n Gusher construction photos

Cinderella Castle overlay details

ROYAL TREATMENT -- During "The Happiest Celebration on Earth," Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom will become a celebration of Disney magic around the world. Graceful gold…

New Lights, Motors, Action concept art

Expedition Everest construction update

New Soarin concept art

Some new concept art for the attraction has been released.

Expedition Everest construction update

Work is well underway on the load/unload areas, and the other buildings that will complete the new Everest area. The peaks of the mountain are also being assembled on the ground…

Chicken Little giant inflatable promotion

A huge inflatable chicken has appeared over the newly painted Playhouse Disney building.

Press Release - Stitchs Great Escape Promises Pandemonium For Walt Disney World Guests

Stitch's Great Escape! Promises Pandemonium For Walt Disney World Guests LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Fans of Walt Disney Pictures' animated comedy "Lilo & Stitch" know him as a…

Disney announce Typhoon Expansion with Crush n Gusher

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Flash flooding will take on a whole new meaning for Walt Disney World guests in 2005 as they experience Crush 'N' Gusher, a new white-knuckle "water…

Turtle Talk with Crush press release

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Imagine Crush, the sea turtle from "Finding Nemo," stopping mid-stream, turning to the audience from his movie-screen undersea environment and saying…

Animatronic show photos

These great photos from inside the attraction show the incredible Stitch animatronic in action during the show.

Typhoon Lagoon expansion photos

Land Pavilion closing for Soarin work

As expected, the Land pavilion is now confirmed to be closing Sunday, January 2, 2005 through Thursday, March 31, reopening Friday, April 1, 2005. During this time, modifications…

Expedition Everest construction update

Testing update

Guest testing is likely to continue on Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning. Remember though, as with all pre-opening tests, there are no guarantees.

Preview photos

Photos below taken during the recent previews, including the preshow area.

Testing resumes

Testing resumed on the 23rd October for park guests. As before, it is for certain times only, and is not guaranteed to be open until the official opening date. Cast Member…

Planters now removed around the building

The planters around the queue area have now been removed, as the attraction prepares to resume guest testing over the next week.

Expedition Everest lift hill topped off

The main lift hill is now in place, rising up to the top of the mountain.

Expedition Everest construction update

The Magic of Disney Animation preview

Here are some photos from the passholder preview of the newly extended Animation Tour. The tour will be reopening Saturday, September 25, 2004

Testing now underway

First reports from the testing now on the forum. http://forums.wdwmagic.com/showthread.php?goto=newpost&t=45837

20K Leagues demolition

Expedition Everest construction update

Height requirement

The height requirement is unofficially 35".

Official Opening date

November 16 is now confirmed by Disney as being the official full opening date. Soft opening previews are taking place between Tuesday 5th October and the full opening date.

Typhoon Lagoon expansion

Further to the update below, here is the first pictures of the new ride being built at Typhoon Lagoon.

Guest testing soon

There is a good possibility that there may be some limited guest testing on Tuesday 5th October. Note that this is not guaranteed, and previews may be very limited, so don't…